One creature that you can see within range must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the target dances comically until the end of its next turn, during which it must spend all its movement to dance in place. On a failed save, the target has the Charmed condition for the duration. While Charmed, the target dances comically, must use all its movement to dance in place, and has…
Level 6 Enchantment (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute One creature that you can see within range must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the target dances comically until the end of its next turn, during which it must spend all its movement to dance in place. On a failed save, the target has the Charmed…
Light glistens across this shiny, black wand; the ribbons that flow from its tip twinkle and sparkle in rhythmic patterns. You can spin and twirl holding this wand to cast the Otto's Irresistible Dance spell (save DC 14). The wand can be used to cast the spell as many times as you like each day, however, once a creature fails its saving throw against the spell cast by this wand, the wand cannot…
Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 30. Inspire Dance. You always have the Otto’s Irresistible Dance spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the…
Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 30. Inspire Dance. You always have the Otto’s Irresistible Dance spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the…
You step into the darkness of a moonless night, the faint silhouette of a new moon hanging in the sky above. The scent of springtime flowers drifts through the air along with jubilant music and cheerful voices. Before you lies a wedding feast in the middle of a meadow, filled with a throng of dancing guests dressed in all manner of strange costume, each one bearing an animal mask. Past the long…
Otto (AW-toe) is an affable dwarf Bard with a taste for fine food, good music, and expensively tailored clothes. His sociable and outgoing personality masks the fact that he’s also a member of the Circle of Eight (see chapter 5) and committed to the goals of that organization. He is well-known across the multiverse for his creation of the Otto’s Irresistible Dance spell.
Wand, rare Light glistens across this shiny, black wand; the ribbons that flow from its tip twinkle and sparkle in rhythmic patterns. You can spin and twirl holding this wand to cast the Otto's Irresistible Dance spell (save DC 14). The wand can be used to cast the spell as many times as you like each day, however, once a creature fails its saving throw against the spell cast by this wand, the…
Inspire Your Allies and Confound Enemies with Deft Movement Bards of the College of Choreography tell stories and perform music without making a sound, choosing to instead move with Fey-like grace and magic to evade harm and inspire others. These dances originate from the Festerwood, whose radiant spores and light made for miraculous performances and deadly hazards. These Bards can be found…
Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 30. Overcome Defenses. The Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage you deal always ignores Resistance. Overwhelming Strike. When you roll a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll, you can deal extra damage to the target equal to the ability…
Your dance has become so invigorating that it can inspire an ally to attack. When a creature would gain Temporary Hit Points from your Inspirational Dance feature, it can instead choose to take a Reaction to make one attack using a weapon or an Unarmed Strike. In addition, your endless dancing allows you to more easily avoid being hit. You can take the Dodge action as a Bonus Action, and…
This climactic event begins once all twelve forced revelers (see “ Forced Revelers ” earlier in this chapter) have been freed or once someone tells Chuckles to his face that they hate him. Use the Ring of Fools map for this battle. Read or paraphrase the following: The ground trembles as countless partiers stomp to the chaotic rhythm of a devilish calliope playing on an unseen organ. The partiers…
Revelers of song are Fiends of music and abandon who turn their art against their foes in destructive reverberation. The revelers dance and play at nearly all times and are known to fly into a murderous rage if their invitations to join the celebration are spurned. A variety of revelers of song exist, depending on the type of instrument a given reveler plays. Drone revelers play the hurdy gurdy…
Revelers of song are Fiends of music and abandon who turn their art against their foes in destructive reverberation. The revelers dance and play at nearly all times and are known to fly into a murderous rage if their invitations to join the celebration are spurned. A variety of revelers of song exist, depending on the type of instrument a given reveler plays. Drone revelers play the hurdy gurdy…
Abvekus are demons that embody assassins’ sadistic professionalism. Patient killers, they prefer to stalk targets from afar before striking. These targets might be the abvekus’ enemies or the enemies of demon lords or powerful villains the abvekus serve. Abvekus are bipedal, insectile demons whose arms end in scythe-like claws. They take pride in their kills and sometimes wear or otherwise…
You learn how to use the universal language of dance. As a Bonus Action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to dance and reinvigorate another creature of your choice who can see you. Bard of the College of Choreography When you do, roll your Bardic Inspiration die; that creature gains a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the number rolled plus your Charisma modifier (minimum…
Weapon (longsword), very rare (requires attunement) This powerful, fiendish sword was once wielded by the Crimson Abbot. While it was created as a gift that brought evil and malice to the corrupted former knight, it has lost its connections to the Crimson Rose. However, its evil origins still linger within. The sword is sleek and polished, with a blade that absorbs light. A blood-red ruby on the…
Set the scene, have the dancers plead with and hire the party to solve Kacarosh’s murder, then continue:
Type: Poison Cost: 200 GP Weight: -- Injury Poison A creature subjected to Deathdance must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition for 1 minute. Humanoids automatically succeed on this save. The creature also has the Incapacitated condition while Poisoned in this way, as it thrashes uncontrollably.
Move in Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow through the motions of the smallest creatures. These Bards practice a way of being in harmony with the whirling cosmos that emphasizes agility, speed, and grace. Level 3: Dazzling Footwork While…
Your movements become so graceful that even the most cold-hearted enemies are filled with remorse for having stopped your dance. Whenever a creature hits you with an Opportunity Attack or hits you with an attack roll while you’re benefiting from the Dodge action, that creature takes Psychic damage equal to your Charisma modifier plus half your Bard level (round down). In addition, you always have…
Abvekus are demons that embody assassins’ sadistic professionalism. Patient killers, they prefer to stalk targets from afar before striking. These targets might be the abvekus’ enemies or the enemies of demon lords or powerful villains the abvekus serve. Abvekus are bipedal, insectile demons whose arms end in scythe-like claws. They take pride in their kills and sometimes wear or otherwise…
Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement) This golden cloak billows illusory sand around you when you walk or cast a spell. The cloak has 8 charges and regains 1d6 + 2 expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the cloak, you can expend 1 or more charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 15) from it: Blur (2 charges), Call Lightning (3 charges), Create or Destroy Water (1 charge),…
Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) This cape is made of colorful and aromatic petals. While wearing the cape, petals drift behind you as you walk and disappear before touching the ground. You can take a Bonus Action to magically change the color of these petals. While wearing the cape, you can cast the Druidcraft cantrip from it, and Beasts and Plant creatures have Disadvantage on…
One creature of your choice that you can see within range hears a haunting yet catchy tune that continuously repeats in its mind. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw, or it has Disadvantage on Intelligence checks and on Constitution saving throws made to maintain Concentration. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success.…
The Lord of Fools is the embodiment of revelry, cherishing amusement at any cost. He most often leads a procession of revelers of song, revelers of stories, and heralds of fools, compelling townsfolk and travelers to join their celebration to the exclusion of all other concerns. Many of these celebrants dance, drink, and make merry until they drop—sometimes dead! The Lord of Fools laughs all the…
Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 30. Overcome Defenses. The Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage you deal always ignores Resistance. Overwhelming Strike. When you roll a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll, you can deal extra damage to the target equal to the ability…
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