“Power is not granted; it is recognized.”

In the shadowed halls of the Amber Temple, Kills From Above beheld the sealed effigy of Zantras the Kingmaker—a Dark Power that whispers of greatness and glory.
When she accepted its gift, her heart swelled with presence and persuasion beyond mortal measure.
Her voice could command storms; her eyes could sway armies.
Yet every triumph carries a whisper of obsession—an urge to rule, to shape, to be adored.

This Dark Gift bestows an overwhelming aura of confidence and ambition. Your Charisma increases by 4, to a maximum of 22 (30 if your DM uses the 2024 ability-score rules).
You exude an unnatural magnetism that draws attention, loyalty, and envy in equal measure.

Source: Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft p. 40 – Dark Gifts of the Amber Temple

Curse (role-playing hook)

The desire for recognition haunts you. You may find yourself manipulating others or risking everything to prove your greatness. If you ever renounce leadership or shrink from acclaim, Zantras’s whisper stirs again in your dreams.

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