You are a member of the cult dedicated to a god of revelry and mayhem. You spend your days enjoying wine and dance with your fellow members, and you spend your nights doing much of the same. Your life is full of passion, whimsy and enjoyment- but there is also darker side to your activities. Madness and frenzy often take hold among your ranks, and while you rarely harm each other, you are prone to attacking others. For this reason, your numbers prefer isolation in forests and glades, far from any disturbances. However, for one reason or another, you have departed from your cloister to seek something else.
Why have you left your fellow revelers? Did you leave by choice, or were you exiled? Do you have a mission from your god, or are you tired of the madness? Were you born into the cult, or were you inducted? Who do you pay worship to? Let these questions guide you as you build your reveler. You could be recruiting new members, or spreading mirth among the common folk. Female members of the cult are called maenads and male members are called sileni. However, you may choose either of these terms to refer to yourself; revelers recognize all identities in their fold.
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument, One gaming set
- Equipment: A set of vestments, a wineskin, a quarterstaff, a ritual knife, 5 sticks of incense, a musical instrument (one of your choice), a gaming set (one of your choice), a set of common clothes
Revelry Style
All maenads and sileni have their preferred methods of merrymaking, though always accompanied by copious amounts of wine and drugs. All revelers can participate in all styles, but you have one that you excel in especially. You can roll a d8 or choose from the options in the Revelry Options table to determine your preferred style of merrymaking.
| d8 |
Revelry Style |
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1
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Dancer
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2
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Tragedian
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3
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Musician
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4
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Comedian
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5
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Singer
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6
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Erotic Artist
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7
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Hallucinogenic Expert
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8
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Floral Arranger
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Feature: Infectious Frenzy
When in the presence of crowds more than ten people (such as bars, taverns, and public forums), you can begin a performance of any kind (such as dance, music, or acting). The more people who stop to watch you, the more intense your performance gets, even bringing watchers or other party members into it. Invoking the name or spirit of your deity in your performance brings about a sense of euphoria among the audience, and they leave in good spirits. If you encounter anyone who watched your performance later, they will remember you and be hospitable, even offering you lodging and assistance when you need it. You can also convince them to listen to stories of your revelry, at which point they may inquire further. If you successfully convince them, they can become a member of the cult, and later be used as a contact or called upon for favors.
Spell List
| Spell Level |
Spells |
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Cantrip
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fire bolt, minor illusion, vicious mockery
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1st
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burning hands, charm person, disguise self, dissonant whispers, hellish rebuke, hideous laughter
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2nd
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crown of madness, enthrall, flaming sphere, phantasmal force
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3rd
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fear, haste
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4th
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confusion, wall of fire
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5th
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dominate person
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6th
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otto's irresistible dance
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Suggested Characteristics
As a member of a nomadic chaos cult, you are mostly likely not the most well-adjusted or stable individual. There is probably something about you that makes you stand out from the crowd, besides your mirth and alcoholism.
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I like to add a little mischief wherever I go, with a prank, a joke, or a kiss.
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2
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I'm more at home in a group of rowdy people than by myself.
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3
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Making friends comes easily to me, especially when a little wine is involved.
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4
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It makes me laugh to see how many rules I can break before I get caught.
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5
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I'm a night owl by nature: staying up all night to drink, and sleeping most of the day.
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6
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When things get boring, I tend to space out and think of something more interesting.
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7
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I'm prone to bouts of uncontrollable laughter at the strangest times.
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8
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I prefer to wear as little as possible, choosing airy robes instead of shirts and shoes.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Mystery. The traditions of my deity should be preserved by their followers. (Lawful)
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2
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Mirth. Bringing joy to others is my calling, through performance and devotion. (Good)
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3
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Melancholy. We should remember the quiet that accompanies the end of the celebration. (Neutral)
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4
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Mayhem. I want to please my deity, and I don't care what I have to do or who I have to hurt. (Evil)
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5
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Mischief. I like to cause problems at the expense of others for my own amusement. (Chaotic)
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6
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Mania. I want to share the gifts of my deity with anyone who wants to participate. (Any)
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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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My deity chose me for a special task, and I will make sure it's completed.
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2
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I experienced a prophetic vision while on hallucinogenics, and I want to learn its meaning.
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3
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I was born into the cult, and they are the only family I have ever known.
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4
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I regret joining the cult, and now all I want to do is escape its clutches.
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5
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By straying from the others, I hope to find my true love and induct them into my faith.
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6
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I've been disgraced and hope to win back my deity's favor.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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I overindulge even more than what is considered normal within the cult, to the point of damage to myself.
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2
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I ran away from my affluent family to join the cult, and I'm afraid they'll find me.
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3
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I became mentally unstable after witnessing my deity in their true glory.
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4
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I'm suffer from frequent and violent mood swings.
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5
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I'm easily distracted from the task at hand by wine, sex, and performance.
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6
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I think I can get away with anything and rarely consider consequences.
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