Your soul becomes bound to a cluster whether through the curse of a higher power, rigorous experimentation, or through another means. Being bound to a cluster, you are never alone with your thoughts. You always know that someone is listening, whether you want them to listen or not. Whether the cluster is helpful, harmful, or a collection of both, you can never shake the thoughts of your cluster and they cannot shake themselves of you. Perhaps this could be a blessing in disguise for you, but only time will tell...
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Insight, Investigation, Perception, or Survival.
- Languages: One language of your choice, besides common.
- Equipment: A small tattoo that resembles your cluster, a book that represents your cluster, and a pouch containing 5gp.
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D8 |
Cluster Embodiment |
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1 |
Your cluster embodies awakened beast souls. |
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2 |
You become surrounded in an assortment of illusionary pixies and sprites. |
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3 |
Your cluster takes the form of solidified codes and ghostly constructs. |
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4 |
You are surrounded by the essences of dragon souls. |
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5 |
You are haunted by alternate versions of yourself that take the form of spirits. |
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6 |
You become bound to a collection of spiritual aberrations and alien souls. |
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7 |
Your soul is linked to the souls of angelic and/or demonic entities. |
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8 |
You are connected to a collection of past, present, and future adventurers. |
Being Cluster Bound, your soul is bound to a cluster of a collection of different souls. These souls cannot interact with the world around them and cannot be seen or heard by anyone except for you. The DM controls your cluster, and decides how the cluster responds to different scenarios. Sometimes, the cluster can disagree and force a decision on the player. Other times, the cluster can be in full unison and try to sway the player into following their decision. Whilst your character has their own desires and goals, they shouldn't forget the cluster that is bound to them and what their desires are. Talk with your DM to determine what souls make up your cluster and ideas as to why they are bound to you or if they enjoy being bound to you or each other.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I tend to keep records of my cluster's pasts. |
| 2 | People tend to find it weird when I interact with my cluster. |
| 3 | My bond to my cluster has given me a deeper respect for their kind. |
| 4 | I'm curious about others clusters besides my own. |
| 5 | I still don't know why I was picked to be bound to a cluster. The mystery haunts me. |
| 6 | I desire to be closer with my cluster, even if that means changing my physical form. |
| 7 | I tend to shy away from individuals outside of my cluster. |
| 8 | My freedom is something I always ponder, as well as its consequences. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unison. I trust in my cluster's judgement above my own, and above those I can't afford to trust (Lawful) |
| 2 | Escape. I will continue to search for a way to escape my cluster. (Any) |
| 3 | Festivity. We just want to have some fun! What's the problem with that? (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Bless. I was given this gift to be a leader, and I will guide my cluster to hope. (Good) |
| 5 | Destiny. I have a destiny to follow, regardless of whether my cluster is with or against me. (Any) |
| 6 | Avarice. My cluster is my power, and I will do with that power what I see fit. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My cluster is cursed by a burden they could not overcome. It's up to me to avenge them. |
| 2 | I will make sure to take my revenge on the one that bound me to this cluster. |
| 3 | In spite of our differences, I wish to grow closer to my cluster. |
| 4 | My cluster's history is lost to time. I hope to one day bring their legacy to light. |
| 5 | I desire the power of my cluster, and will do anything to achieve it. |
| 6 | I wish to find an escape from my cluster. I don't know how much longer I can stand them. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Others tend to think I'm insane due to my explosive interactions with my cluster. |
| 2 | Sometimes, it's hard for me to believe that my thoughts and actions are my own. |
| 3 | I'm randomly bombarded with flashes of memories that aren't my own. |
| 4 | If I don't know you, I don't like you. If I don't like you, don't bother me. |
| 5 | Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. Other times...it's a practical joke at my expense. |
| 6 | I have attempted to leave my cluster many times...all of which have failed. |
Contacts
Depending on what cluster you are given, you may have a connection to a deity that represents your cluster or a power that can guide your cluster. These can be creatures such as Archfeys, Demonlords, Mind Flayers, etc. Talk with your DM to determine if your cluster has a connection to a higher power and, if so, what that higher power is. Having a connection to a higher power does not guarantee your character's ability to communicate with that deity or power.
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