College of Horrors

This bardic college is one focused on inspiring fear and despair in friends and foes alike, retelling vivid tales of dreadful monsters and dark magics. Bards skilled in weaving terror can incite it in others, becoming a master of fear one can better force it upon others and use it to prise apart minds.

Fear Weaver

When you join the College of Horrors at 3rd level, you gain expertise in Deception and Intimidation.

Horrific Tune

Also at 3rd level, you learn how to incite fear into your enemies. You can use an Action to begin a your Horrific Tune, any creatures you choose within 60 feet of you to make Wisdom saving throws versus your spell save DC. On a failed save the creatures become frightened and have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks while they can hear you. Creature's can repeat their saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on a success. Creatures that are unable to hear you or are immune to charm are not affected by your tune. The tune lasts 1 minute, you can end it early at any time. The tune also ends early if you cast a spell, or make an attack, that requires an Action.

Existential Dread

At 6th level, you learn how to better disturb others. Creatures have disadvantage on saving throws against becoming frightened from your spells and Horrific Tune.

Voice of Terror

Starting at 14th level, you learn how to pierce and shatter will. Creatures frightened of you, or effects caused by you, are vulnerable to psychic damage.