Background: In a desperate moment during her youth, Moonbud made a pact with a powerful Shadow Fey, seeking knowledge and power to protect herself in the dangerous forest. Unbeknownst to her, this pact came with a heavy price that she is only beginning to understand.
The Pact and Its Mechanics:
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Shadow Influence:
- Ability: Moonbud can cast Shadow Blade (as per the spell, cast at 3rd level) once per day, summoning a weapon made of pure shadow.
- Drawback: Each time she uses this ability, she must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or suffer disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and saving throws until she completes a long rest, as her vision becomes shadowy and unclear.
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Whispers of the Fey:
- Ability: Moonbud gains advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks when dealing with fey creatures.
- Drawback: She occasionally hears sinister whispers from the Shadow Fey, distracting her and causing disadvantage on Intelligence (Investigation) checks when trying to concentrate on complex tasks.
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Cursed Insight:
- Ability: Once per long rest, Moonbud can cast Detect Thoughts (as per the spell, with a range of 60 feet) without expending a spell slot.
- Drawback: Each time she uses this ability, there is a 25% chance (roll of 1-5 on a d20) that the Shadow Fey will plant a disturbing and false vision in her mind, causing her to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.
Impact on Moonbud:
- Guilt and Secrecy: Moonbud keeps this pact a secret from her companions, fearing their judgment and the potential consequences of revealing her connection to the Shadow Fey.
- Internal Struggle: She constantly battles the influence of the Shadow Fey, trying to maintain her bubbly and positive demeanor while dealing with the dark whispers and visions.
- Moral Dilemma: The power she gained is seductive, but she knows it comes at a cost. She must decide whether to seek a way to break the pact or continue using the power to protect herself and her friends, risking further corruption.
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