Echoed Memories

You pluck a melody buried deep within a creature’s memory—an echo of a song once loved or feared—and force it to resurface, flooding the target with overwhelming emotion. When you cast this spell, choose one creature you can see within range that can hear you. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, you choose one of the following effects:

Dirge of Sorrow (Attack)

You awaken a painful or tragic memory tied to the melody.

• The target takes 4d8 psychic damage.
• The target has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.
• If the target is already charmed, frightened, or incapacitated, it instead takes 5d8 psychic damage.

On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and suffers no additional effects.

Anthem of Comfort (Buff)

You recall a memory of hope, love, or resolve bound to the melody.

• Choose the target or another creature within 30 ft of it.
• That creature gains advantage on its next attack roll, saving throw, or ability check (their choice).
• The creature also gains temporary hit points equal to your Bard level + your Charisma modifier.
• While the spell lasts, the creature cannot be frightened.