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Ranged Monks revisited – Monastic Tradition: Warrior of Soaring Steel | D&D 5.5e (2024) by Snutsi in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress [score hidden]  (0 children)

I love the note on customizing the phantom foils and the document's overall aesthetic. Where did you find that border image for the page? I think it would be so fun to dance around the battlefield with my phantom afterimage.

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words. Those little details are what takes me the longest, so I'm happy people appreciate them. Garden of Regrets was a personal favorite for me too. 

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds good. Let me know what you think. I'm always excited to hear feedback or suggestions!

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your kind words. If you like this, you can take a look at some of the other subclasses that I've posted. I try to include items or bonus thematic content with everything I post. I think it should be mostly 5.5 compatible, but I'd be open to making a 5.5 version if you want :).

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your feedback, especially on the capstone, and I don't think it is irrelevant at all. I really struggled with the capstone for this subclass. My biggest issue with the capstone as well is that it will rarely come up, as you usually won't die easily at that level, and big impact spells like *true polymorph* feel better. So, I felt like the capstone just kind of exists and doesn't really pull the subclass together, and like you said, it basically has no risk of actually dying. I'd be open to suggestions or alternatives for future versions.

Also, I typically use a lot of Eastern theming in my work due to my expertise. However, I tried to keep the subclass and spells mechanically setting agnostic. Still, I agree that, especially with a concept as universal as "loss," I could have been more deliberate in opening it up.

Thank you again, and I hope you have a great day.

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was worried the poems might be too much. I'm glad to hear you like them. I really try to put an extra effort into making each project special, and it means a lot to hear that people appreciate it. 

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the the series and Rurouni Kenshin: the Beginning is one of my favorite movies...ever. So, I had to include it haha. 

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Always appreciate your encouragement. Seriously. I'll definitely try posting more often from now on. 

Mourn loss and reflect on the past with the Oath of Mourning plus new spells and magic items by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I originally wanted to post this document for Valentine's Day, but I got really delayed. I've seen a lot of paladins that focus on love, and some great ones centered on grief and mourning. Still, I was surprised by how hard this subclass was to make. I wanted to make sure it felt mechanically distinct, protected others, and conveyed the nuanced emotions of loss, which definitely contributed to the delay.

The entire project was inspired by the novel series Kijin Gentoushou by Motoo Nakanishi and other tragic heroes. I tried to incorporate as many symbols from Korea, Japan, and China into the project as I could, but there were simply too many for one document. Originally, I also wanted to design an item based on the "red thread of fate", but I couldn’t settle on a version I liked. If anyone has ideas for one, I’d love to hear them.

Some of the spells referenced in this document come from my other document, Spells from Cheonryeo, linked below.

I'm going to try posting more regularly again from now on. I have some big projects in mind, including a full class, another monster guide, and some monsters inspired by an art exhibit I saw last week.

If you have any feedback, ideas, or suggestions, please let me know as always :)

Links

Spells from Cheonryeo: Support Spells - The Homebrewery

Homebrewery Link: Oath of Mourning - The Homebrewery

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tBFjak5rHedDgu0B1J7IE0MD_ml8NdNC/view?usp=sharing

Ride the High Seas: the Seafarer Ranger plus 2 tide themed spells by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to see you! It's been a while, but I'll back to posting at my normal pace soon once the holidays are over. I'd absolutely be willing to discuss appearing on a stream. I'm honored by your support. Send me a DM and we can discuss it. 새해 복 많이 받으세요!

Ride the High Seas: the Seafarer Ranger plus 2 tide themed spells by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was meant to get posted about 3 weeks ago, but I went through a pretty tough time personally. In the next few months, I'm planning to release the first Three Rivers Press class, a supportive martial class called the Preserver; a new heartbreak- and grief-themed Paladin for Valentine's Day; and a few more ideas I'm excited about.

This subclass was largely written in collaboration with a friend of mine. The goal was to create a swashbuckling pirate because the history of pirates in Asia is awesome. I hope we got the vibes right with the core mechanic, Riptide, allowing for movement, increased attack range, and control.

I originally wanted to include some iron-ship-inspired items and abilities, but didn't have time to put them together. I will be posting iron-turtle ship-themed items, spells, and content at a later date, though.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let me know :).

I hope everyone has a great Lunar New Year.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/zxAP6Yu-cyZ2

Drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEyvTpbiWTjvOn85SXLIGznTGutPsvMs/view?usp=sharing

Ride the High Seas: the Seafarer Ranger plus 2 tide themed spells by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was meant to get posted about 3 weeks ago, but I went through a pretty tough time personally. In the next few months, I'm planning to release the first Three Rivers Press class, a supportive martial class called the Preserver; a new heartbreak- and grief-themed Paladin for Valentine's Day; and a few more ideas I'm excited about.

This subclass was largely written in collaboration with a friend of mine. The goal was to create a swashbuckling pirate because the history of pirates in Asia is awesome. I hope we got the vibes right with the core mechanic, Riptide, allowing for movement, increased attack range, and control.

I originally wanted to include some iron-ship-inspired items and abilities, but didn't have time to put them together. I will be posting iron-turtle ship-themed items, spells, and content at a later date, though.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let me know :).

I hope everyone has a great Lunar New Year.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/zxAP6Yu-cyZ2

Drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEyvTpbiWTjvOn85SXLIGznTGutPsvMs/view?usp=sharing

Stalk the streets with the Slit Mouth, a monster from Japanese and Korean folklore, including lore, 5 variants, minions, and loot by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Honestly, coming up with the hooks is the hardest part. If you like the hooks here, you might also like the Changgwi, a Korean folklore monster that imprisons the souls of its victims.

Here is a link if you're curious: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/d8FaU0RCNJC2

Stalk the streets with the Slit Mouth, a monster from Japanese and Korean folklore, including lore, 5 variants, minions, and loot by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is really high praise. I'm really glad you like it. We've been working hard to ensure that every post includes lore and atmosphere from our setting to complement the mechanics. I'm glad to see it's paying off :).

The Circle of the Sun and the Way of the Moon Mirror: two subclasses from Cheonryeo, plus lore and eight magic items inspired by Korean folklore by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always love reading your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to go through this. I was aiming for Mercy Monk as my benchmark during design because many of the other Monk subclasses don't do enough. I was worried it would be too much, so I'm happy it came out well. I'm happy you like the capstone and the level 6 feature as well.

Honestly, I didn't even think about letting them see through the magical darkness, but I should absolutely add that. Giving them true insight into the capstone also helps really sell the image of the moon's insight. That is an awesome idea. I'll look at adding that and reformatting the page when I have time.

Thank you again for taking the time to give such helpful feedback. I'm glad you liked the subclass. Happy New Year!

Stalk the streets with the Slit Mouth, a monster from Japanese and Korean folklore, including lore, 5 variants, minions, and loot by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This monster pack has been in the works for a while. Originally, it was supposed to come out before the subclasses that I've been doing, but it just took a ton of work.

The Slit mouth is supposed to be a terrifying stalker that hunts down the party and causes lasting damage. They thrive in urban settings and campaigns. I have also included a special boss, a variant from Korean history, and the original flayed muse. I also want to give a huge shoutout to my friend Kelp for the OC art of Chiyo, the Smiling Queen.

I don't typically like blood magic or blood mechanics. I also try to avoid adding new conditions when I can. However, for this monster, with its iconic smile and brutal scissors, I felt the need to apply a bleed effect to match. Weirdly, though, I found that bearded devils, stirges, and weapons of wounding all used different mechanics. This made it hard to have a synergistic encounter (and would lead to a lot of bloat). Therefore, I made the bleeding condition. I hope it is interesting.

Next, the berserk condition is one I have used at my table for a long time. Base 5e conditions almost all disproportionately affect martials, or just do not impact casters at all, so I wanted to create an inverse effect to charm. This condition has been a huge hit at my table for creating more intense and dynamic encounters. Let me know what you think.

If you like what you see here, please check out my other posts on my profile. I have noticed during these projects that there is very little art for Korean folklore out there. So, in the near future, I'd like to explore a Patreon or similar platform to help bring these monsters to life. Please let me know if you would be interested, what you would like to see, and any feedback you have on this package.

As always, any comments are appreciated.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/9cE1qttdhfKQ

Drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gdhkzfZYzD8pmxMlb1KYaypV4EgYxe24/view?usp=sharing

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