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Player’s Handbook (2014)
liking to you.
Variant Entertainer: Gladiator
A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel or circus performer, trained to make the arts of combat into a spectacle the crowd can
I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7
I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
8
I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rites The Dark Six are a mirror of the Sovereign Host and their worship uses similar rituals, including formal rituals conducted in song. Each of the Six has their own rites. Followers of the Fury
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rites Formal prayers to the Sovereigns usually involve song. Specific songs invoke each Sovereign and seek their favor, appreciate the blessings received, and recognize the presence of a Sovereign
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
occupation or social class that frequents the establishment. This contact is delighted to talk with you, and to listen.
Variant Entertainer: Gladiator
A gladiator is as much an
less than perfection.
8
I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
d6
Ideal
1
Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Skola Vale Revels Satyrs hold regular revels called rollick nights. These lengthy festivals are full of merrymaking, contests, impromptu performances, and song, all accompanied by good food and sweet
drinks. Beyond these celebrations, tales are also told of bakkeia, revels that occur in deep caves and that involve ancient sacrificial rites. Most satyrs say these traditions were abandoned ages ago
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
not particularly interested in gold or copper, but they love silver, platinum, and mithral. They also cherish treasures whose value can’t be easily quantified—a song sung from the heart, a
a night hag (coven variant);night hag coven are determined to prevent an adult moonstone dragon from contacting creatures in the dream realm, and the dragon has no idea why.
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An adult
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions.
Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf swings
to those chosen to fulfill a high calling.
Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
assassins congregate in secret in communities across Theros, engaging in campaigns of violence. The only major festival dedicated to Erebos, called the Katabasion or “the Descent,” features a ceremony
before Erebos’s eyes. Suspecting that either Heliod or Kruphix knows where Kytheon’s soul went, Erebos will reward anyone who can tell him.
Menelaia’s Song. Long ago, a master lyrist named Menelaia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
value music, and many locals are accomplished singers or proficient in playing the reed pipe, goblet drum, or arched harp. AKIRRAN CHARACTERS
Characters from Har’Akir claim descent from an ancient
prefer to sing, dance, or play an instrument? What animal, hero, god, or past pharaoh is evoked in your favorite song? How do others feel about your performances?
How do the gods feature in your life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
one’s ancestors is deeply ingrained in Dayawlongo society, where a passion for the past is demonstrated by people’s love for oaths, poetry, and song. Ancestors sometimes return as guardians called
. In the ancient past, bonesingers oversaw the final rites when great bakunawa died, then infused the creatures’ bones into the magical bridges that unite Dayawlongon as one land. During the days of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
descent dominate the central lands of Faerûn, around the Inner Sea. Chondathan Names: (Male) Darvin, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail
, Ramondo VARIANT HUMAN TRAITS
If your campaign uses the optional feat rules from chapter 6, your Dungeon Master might allow these variant traits, all of which replace the human’s Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
affecting the dragon’s challenge rating (as noted under “Customizing Dragons” earlier in this chapter). Likewise, if you use the Monster Manual variant rule to make dragons innate spellcasters, you could
, activists, or the spouses of rulers. DRAGONS OF SONG AND STEEL
The propensity of some metallic dragons to spend long periods of time in Humanoid form has led to numerous bits of folklore, including tales
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
days equal to his or her current renown multiplied by 10, the character’s renown increases by 1. Performing Sacred Rites A pious character can spend time between adventures performing sacred rites in
a temple affiliated with a god he or she reveres. Between rites, the character spends time in meditation and prayer. A character who is a priest in the temple can lead these rites, which might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as
more subtle — and thus more open to interpretation — than others. The most common kind of communion that worshipers and priests find with their deities is in prayer, song, or meditation. Such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
bitter if I’m not the center of attention. 7 I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection. 8 I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song. d6 Ideal 1 Beauty. When I perform, I
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. 6 Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends. Variant Entertainer: Gladiator A gladiator is as much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
My song doth stir them like a summer breeze
They fill mine empty cup without reprieve.
The sun becomes the moon becomes the sun
I while away the hours as I please.
— Sonnet of a Naughty Satyr
might have to scrounge for excuses to explain their disordered state to parents, employers, family, or friends. VARIANT: SATYR PIPES
A satyr might carry panpipes that it can play to create magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
finish a Long Rest. You can also restore your use of it by expending one use of your Bardic Inspiration (no action required). Level 3: Mantle of Inspiration You can weave fey magic into a song or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
chapter 6 is an example of a frost giant whose devotion to the demon lord has brought great and terrible rewards. (Kostchtchie is described in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus.) Yeenoghu. Gnolls, ghouls
Snurre’s hall houses a temple where drow priests lead rites to the Elder Elemental Eye Another popular avenue for giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning derives from giants’ close ties to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains
gifted artisan conveys the will of the divine through prophetic song or artwork. 3 Mysterious Text. The gradual translation of a secret holy text points you toward the next step of a divine destiny. 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the ceiling thirty feet above. The main tunnel continues to the east, and smaller side chambers extend to the north and the south.
Three poltergeists (variant specters) haunt the main chamber of
Strength (Athletics) check. A character who fails the check still manages to push through but gains 1 level of exhaustion from the exertion. Song. A character can create a temporary passage through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
creatures that enter the room using their Psychic Crush action option (see the “Variant: Psychic Gray Oozes” sidebar in the “Oozes” entry in the Monster Manual). While contained in the altar, the oozes
(Religion) check recognizes the hymn as “Bwaelan Dro,” or “It’s Good to Be Alive,” an elven song of celebration. Elves and half-elves have advantage on this check. If the hymn’s name is spoken aloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
), Gond (god of craft), or Milil (god of poetry and song). Anyone can freely enter one of the shrines, but access to a private chamber requires a key from the barkeep and a payment of 5 gp. Meeting
effect similar to a feather fall spell. The caretaker of the temple in 1492 DR is a human priest of Shou descent named Lorekeeper Kei Tigersteel. Though not officially an Avowed, the Lorekeeper enjoys the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
bolted to the wall across from some sort of large glass device hints at the horrid rites that must once have taken place here.
The wall murals can be deciphered with a successful DC 12 Wisdom
information. If the steam mephits are released, they might try to immediately escape (a 50 percent chance), but they otherwise attack everyone in the lab. A mind flayer arcanist (a variant creature in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
outside walls of the cathedral without equipment requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check.
Windows. Most of the cathedral’s windows were shattered during the descent into Avernus, but the
can play a powerful song that resonates throughout the cathedral. This song grants a bonus die, a d8, to every other player character who can hear it. A character can only receive this benefit only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, affording an unobstructed view of area U2 as the characters complete their descent. Wall of Stone. When the countdown timer reaches zero, a wall of stone magically appears on the stairs at the point marked
mechanisms are inaccessible; what’s needed here is a delicate touch and a keen ear. See the “Variant: Skills with Different Abilities” section in the Player’s Handbook for guidance on how one makes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
(Religion) check knows this god enjoys music. Treasure. If a character sings a song or plays a tune before the statue, a Potion of Resistance (necrotic) glitters into existence at the statue’s feet. This
rites. He was keeper of the tomes of Terbakar, the greatest library in all lands of the golden age.
“Nafik searched, too, for life eternal, and some say he sought to rob the pharaohs of their right
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
with etchings of funerary rites in honor of Moradin (150 gp), and an immovable rod. A9. Tombs Gigantic stone doors covered in twin reliefs of dwarven gods in profile loom fifteen feet high. The dwarven
-square vertical shaft of smooth stone that descends to the Howling Caves (see chapter 5). The updraft slows the descent of any creature that leaps or falls into the pit, as if a feather fall spell had been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
infrequent and seemingly random intervals, a disembodied elven voice cuts through the crowd, its song haunting enough to magically dim the room’s lanterns and make even the bar’s most hardened customers
shambling mounds that live in the tanks, churning them as part of the purification process. Mortlock Vanthampur (for more information on Mortlock Vanthampur, see chapter 1 of Baldur’s Gate: Descent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
instead of a Dexterity saving throw, provided the creature doesn’t have the prone condition, with the aim of slowing the ceiling’s descent for the betterment of others. The creature making the Strength
. Thin script engraved above the pair of masks reads as follows: “Pay the toll, in blood or in song.”
There are two ways to open the doors. A character can play one of the hallway’s instruments and