Dungeons & Dragons Ceramic Bard Construct Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Ceramic Bard Construct.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Ceramic Bard Construct in Dungeons & Dragons is an animated, humanoid figure crafted from enchanted ceramic, designed to entertain, inspire, and weave magic through performance. These constructs are often created by eccentric wizards, artificers, or ancient civilizations that valued both artistry and arcane craftsmanship. Unlike traditional golems, which are bound to servitude and lack personality, a Ceramic Bard Construct possesses a magically infused consciousness, granting it creativity, wit, and an innate understanding of music and storytelling.

The body of a Ceramic Bard Construct is adorned with intricate carvings, filigree, or even embedded gems that glow softly when it performs. Its joints and limbs are engineered with an elegance that allows graceful movement, and its voice resonates with a smooth, otherworldly timbre. Some are built to resemble porcelain dolls or statues of legendary musicians, while others take on a more abstract form, their features sculpted in exaggerated theatrical expressions.

Magically sustained, these constructs channel bardic magic through vibration and harmonic resonance, using their ceramic bodies as instruments. Some produce melodies by tapping on their own surfaces like a percussionist, while others have built-in mechanisms, such as stringed components within their torsos or air chambers that function like flutes. Their performances are infused with enchantments, enabling them to cast spells such as Charm Person, Dissonant Whispers, or Healing Word.

Though bound by their magical programming, Ceramic Bard Constructs often develop quirks or idiosyncrasies over centuries, leading some to become wandering minstrels, loyal companions, or tragic figures yearning for artistic freedom. Some malfunction, their music taking on eerie or discordant qualities, while others serve as protectors of forgotten halls, their songs echoing through time. Whether as allies or adversaries, these constructs bring a unique blend of artificial precision and artistic passion to any campaign.