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Lorwyn: First Light
of nature are beyond the ken of most mortal beings—untamable, primal, and awe inspiring.
In the realm of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, these beings take the forms of chimeric behemoths that combine the
that wanders from Lorwyn to Shadowmoor or vice versa retains its core identity but might transform physically. An incarnation of hope in Lorwyn, for example, might resemble a giant dove with a lizard
Monsters
Lorwyn: First Light
—untamable, primal, and awe inspiring.
In the realm of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, these beings take the forms of chimeric behemoths that combine the features of three or more creatures. In Lorwyn
retains its core identity but might transform physically. An incarnation of hope in Lorwyn, for example, might resemble a giant dove with a lizard’s tail and leonine legs; in Shadowmoor, this same
classes
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Inspire Allies with Primal Tales
The College of the Moon traces its origins to the ancient druidic circles of the Moonshae Isles, who entrusted the first Bards of this tradition with chronicling the
stories of the islands and their people. Bards of this college draw from the isles’ fey magic and the primal power of the moonwells to bolster their allies, protect the natural world, and inspire their bardic works.
Instrument of the Bards
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
embodies the flow of magic from inspiration into artistic expression, whether through physical form or another sensory medium. His magic draws on primal energy—such as flame, lightning, and the
tides—and weaves them into spectacles both beautiful and deadly.
Galazeth founded Prismari College to ensure that the study of magic wouldn’t ever be relegated to pure practicality. His
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
gives no hint of her supernaturally extended life span. She typically wears long robes and wields a unicorn-headed staff, her Staff of Silverymoon.
Personality
Alustriel’s primary concerns
in her true form. She helped create Silverymoon’s famous Moonbridge and cofounded the Lady’s College, the first school in Faerûn for mages as students rather than as apprentices in
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Euryale’s story and unwavering conviction.
These medusas are divinely empowered champions, drawing their power from a cosmic truth, the will of a deity, or the primal forces of nature. They
a surface such as a ceiling with no way to remain there (for example, sufficient handholds), it falls at the end of this movement.
Regional Effects
The region containing a medusa’s lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Quandrix College Quandrix is the College of Numeromancy—a term that encompasses the study of patterns, fractals, and symmetries to wield power over the fundamental mathematics of nature. Quandrix
. They dwell in the overlap between the theoretical and the natural—from the fabric of their robes to the nature of their spells, they make use of repeated elements, clever symmetries, and surprising geometry to express the complex truths they study.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
own hierarchies, traditions, regulations, and procedures. For example, Materros the necromancer could be a brother of the necromantic Cabal of Thar-Zad. As a sign of his high standing within its
hierarchy, he is allowed to wear the red and green robes of a master. Of course, when he wears these robes, his occupation is easily identified by those who know of the cabal. This recognition could be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Prismari College robes. If a character examines the portrait, they find a plaque that reads: “At Strixhaven we were all inspired.” Below the plaque is a small lever. If a character uses an action to pull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the
beguiling, glorious magic of the Feywild Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats of weapon prowess Bard College of Whispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds of others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studies and Philosophy The curriculum of Witherbloom College focuses on various sciences, revolving around the life sciences. Biology, ecology, botany, chemistry, and related sciences combine with
the study and manipulation of the magical energy of the Positive Plane and the Negative Plane, the primal forces of life and death. Witherbloom’s curriculum shares some overlap with Quandrix’s analysis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
to navigate opposing principles. For example, a student pursuing historical studies in Lorehold College might have one counselor who focuses on the unpredictable, war-filled chaos of historical reality
live on central campus after choosing a college, particularly if they pursue extensive studies in multiple colleges or work as resident advisers to first-year students. But most students move to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
example of Corellon’s wild, ever-shifting ways. As these primal reflections of Corellon changed their nature and defined themselves, they came to see Corellon and Lolth in new lights. They now viewed
all agree that the first elves emerged from the blood that Corellon shed. These primal elves were much akin to Corellon, not nearly as powerful but just as changeable and audacious. Splendid fey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
druids; they manage a spell or two thanks to a subclass or feat; or they manifest magical abilities that aren’t even spells. (For example, a barbarian who follows the Path of the Ancestral Guardian
, described in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, can excel in studying history at Lorehold College by virtue of their connection to an ancestral spirit.) Magic is everywhere on campus. The campus culture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
on a damage roll, does a College of Lore Bard’s Cutting Words apply to any kind of damage roll including an auto-hit spell like Magic Missile? You can use Cutting Words to reduce the damage from any
the Cleric, Druid, and Wizard lists, a Bard must have that spell prepared via Magical Secrets for it to count as a Bard spell. For example, if a Bard has a Spell Scroll of Spirit Guardians (a spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Once a character chooses a college at the start of second year, they receive a set of college robes, a knit hat, a scarf, a tunic, and gloves free of charge. (This set normally costs 5 gp.) In
hats, scarves, tunics, robes, gloves, and other apparel embroidered with the Strixhaven star or with the sigil of any of Strixhaven’s colleges. Costs range from 5 cp to 5 gp or more, at your discretion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Robes Often reviled and feared in equal measure, the Black Robes follow the example of the evil god Nuitari, the black moon of Krynn. A mage of the Black Robes is expected to first further their own
traditions, the three orders differ in their fundamental reasons for using magic. Order of the White Robes Dedicated to the good god Solinari, the White Robes accept the solemn responsibility of using magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold Student You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions
. For a more unusual take on a Lorehold student, you could consider playing a barbarian with a primal connection to the past (perhaps adopting the Path of the Ancestral Guardian from Xanathar’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
small group of people beloved by the character. There’s likely time to save only one group. The character might prove themself suited for white robes by trying to save everyone, by sacrificing
themself, or by desperately trying to negotiate with the dragon. If they prioritize what they want over the good of others, they might earn red robes. Evil Character The dragon returns, and the character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
College of Spirits (Bard) Call Forth Spirits from Beyond the Grave Ignatius Budi College of Spirits Bard Bards of the College of Spirits conjure legendary spirits to change the world. But such
example, if your Bardic Inspiration die is a d8, you can choose to channel any spirit up to (and including) the Shade. Unleashing a Spirit. As a Magic action, you can unleash one of your channeled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of...
Dance to harness agility in
preserve life, joy, and nature.
Vengeance to hunt down evildoers.
Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of...
Dance to harness agility in battle.
Glamour to weave beguiling Feywild magic.
Lore to collect knowledge
. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal beast.
Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury.
Gloom Stalker to hunt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
primal energy—such as flame, lightning, and the tides—and weaves them into spectacles both beautiful and deadly. Galazeth founded Prismari College to ensure that the study of magic wouldn’t ever be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
splintered amid the skeletal remains of four long-dead humans in dusty crimson robes. Tall stone bookshelves line deep alcoves to the north, south, and west. Floating in the alcove opposite you, a
Evil Cultist Fanatic)—to destroy everything in this library. Eleith commands two Ogre Zombies to do the heavy labor. The cultist and zombies are Hostile and fight anyone not wearing the crimson robes
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
includes the worship of Nature as a primal force beyond personification, but also encompasses the worship of Beory, the Oerth Mother, as well as devotees of Obad-Hai, Ehlonna, and Ulaa.
In the worlds
of Greyhawk and the Forgotten Realms, druidic circles are not usually connected to the faith of a single nature deity. Any given circle in the Forgotten Realms, for example, might include druids who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Bard, your list of prepared spells can include six spells of levels 1 and 2 in any combination. If another Bard
your Proficiency Bonus. For example, if you make a Strength (Athletics) check and lack Athletics proficiency, you can add half your Proficiency Bonus to the check. A Bard’s Repertoire
Does your Bard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. The sphere dissipates whenever it touches anything—a ray, a creature, or a hard surface, for example. These minor magic items have a short life span, and as they age, they begin to emit loud clucking
belongs to Javenesh Stoutclaw (see the “Fellow Students” section), a second-year Lorehold College student and the tavern’s assistant manager. Javenesh doesn’t need the bag and is entertained by watching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
standing stones to whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those
druid level (rounded up), and none of the slots can be 6th level or higher. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest. For example, when you are a 4th-level druid, you can recover up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the stone idol. Four human figures in occult robes gather around the statue, chanting ominously.
Four Cultists conduct a ritual around this ancient statue. They belong to the Cult of Chaos, a
: Woods (Occult Ritual)
Treasure. The characters can take robes from the defeated cultists. For each robe they take, give the players a Cultist’s Robe. Sacred Spring Deep in the heart of the forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Druidic, Primal Order — 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Wild Shape
spell list until the number of spells on your list matches the number on the table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Druid, your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
what sorts of brains are in its diet. For example, members of a colony that feed on grimlocks are no less intelligent than a colony that feeds on elves, but the former will pay almost no attention to
crafting clothes to wear, and the latter will dress in elaborate robes. This phenomenon extends to all displays of culture, from modes of architecture to the decorations that adorn illithid funerary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Druidic, Primal Order — 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Wild Shape
Druid spell list until the number of spells on your list matches the number on the table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Druid, your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in
world. For example, you could decide that the clerics of a particular deity belong to an order that forbids the accumulation of material goods, other than magic items useful for their divine mission