These beautifully crafted (and cursed) musical instruments are hated by those with talent and sought after by those with none. Whimsically known as "Bard banes," these musical items were allegedly created by a wizard, who like many others before them, lost their love to a comely Bard. The rumors claim the wizards heartache was so great that they began mass producing these cursed instruments, all with the idea that this heartache should never befall another being.
Whenever a character attempts to use the item for the first time they must make a DC17 Wisdom savings throw or become cursed and be most unwilling to part with it, no matter how bad they sound using it. The magic contained within these items effectively reverses the bonuses of a characters Charisma stat, but only when the instrument is being used in a performance situation. Anytime the player wishes to make a performance check, no matter the situation, they will always attempt to use the cursed item.
If the DC17 Wisdom save is made however, the PC can use the instrument whenever they wish, though the magical effects will still function in the same manner.
These instruments also grant the ability to cast minor illusion 2/day, but only during a performance check. If used, the illusion will grant either a +1 bonus to the outcome of the performance check.
Notes: Buff, Debuff, Cursed, Instrument
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