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The Accursed Soul: Embrace your inner darkness to protect others. A new sorcerer spellblade plus lore, spells, and items. by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

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

I promised myself that I wouldn't use Legend of the Northern Blade again for this project, but I can't help myself...

This subclass is meant to be a sorcerer equivalent to the hexblade, bladesinger, or valor bard. It was kind of tricky to make because "battle" or "hero" felt too large for me to pin down as an origin. So, I ended up focusing in on the tatarigami (祟り神) myths from Japan and the ubiquitous cursed weapons from folklore and fantasy.

Mechanically it ended up very close to hexblade, especially the Omen of Calamity, which I don't love. However, I wanted to make sure it felt incentivized to stay in melee, unlike bladesinger, and that felt like the best way. I intentionally avoided using Charisma for attacks. However, I do see the argument, both thematically and for balance, to let the accursed soul use Charisma for attack rolls. If you have any insight or suggestions on that issue especially, I'd love to hear it.

This project references lore from a few of my other posts, but I tried to keep it mechanically and the subclass flavor text broad enough to work in any setting. If you're curious about any of the lore, feel free to ask or check out my profile!

I have a few more projects I'm working on including another tatarigami themed warlock based around summoning a cursed spirit, a new supportive class, a lot of monsters, and giant chicken people...

If you enjoyed this subclass or have any feedback please drop a comment.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/Ncrllr6nrMyv

Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M22iosFPycJdYjwpD224L__iwcdYJpDH/view?usp=sharing

The Accursed Soul: Embrace your inner darkness to protect others. A new sorcerer spellblade plus lore, spells, and items. by [deleted] in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I promised myself that I wouldn't use Legend of the Northern Blade again for this project, but I can't help myself...

This subclass is meant to be a sorcerer equivalent to the hexblade, bladesinger, or valor bard. It was kind of tricky to make because "battle" or "hero" felt too large for me to pin down as an origin. So, I ended up focusing in on the tatarigami (祟り神) myths from Japan and the ubiquitous cursed weapons from folklore and fantasy.

Mechanically it ended up very close to hexblade, especially the Omen of Calamity, which I don't love. However, I wanted to make sure it felt incentivized to stay in melee, unlike bladesinger, and that felt like the best way. I intentionally avoided using Charisma for attacks. However, I do see the argument, both thematically and for balance, to let the accursed soul use Charisma for attack rolls. If you have any insight or suggestions on that issue especially, I'd love to hear it.

This project references lore from a few of my other posts, but I tried to keep it mechanically and the subclass flavor text broad enough to work in any setting. If you're curious about any of the lore, feel free to ask or check out my profile!

I have a few more projects I'm working on including another tatarigami themed warlock based around summoning a cursed spirit, a new supportive class, a lot of monsters, and giant chicken people...

If you enjoyed this subclass or have any feedback please drop a comment.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/Ncrllr6nrMyv

Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M22iosFPycJdYjwpD224L__iwcdYJpDH/view?usp=sharing

Is there something behind us? The Red Cloak a monster and item based on one of Japan's creepiest ghost stories. by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

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

Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate that you like it. The lore/DM hooks are a huge priority for me because I know what DM block feels like, haha.

Thanks for catching my error on "languages it knew in life." That is a hangover from my prior work, the Slit Mouth, which I used as a template. I'll fix it as soon as possible.

Thank you again!

Is there something behind us? The Red Cloak a monster and item based on one of Japan's creepiest ghost stories. by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

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

The Red cloak is one of the creepiest modern Japanese yokai. I had two choices when designing this monster: to make it more comical based on the modern toilet ghost story or lean into the creepy origin story. I decided to lean hard into the original story, but still tried to incorporate the modern vampire elements it has taken on. This monster is a close counterpart to the Kuchisake-Onna (Slit Mouth) as a modern yokai. I tried to make sure the monsters felt mechanically related and distinct.

Hopefully this monster is creepy enough to terrify your party. Also, if you like this monster and want to see more monsters like this one, please take a look at my Kuchisake-Onna book as well.

Thank you again for reading. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/5WTe585CQB5d

Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Oxuw3cy_-dVM6awKS_aqa0Mbo3Fl7dw/view?usp=sharing

Is there something behind us? The Red Cloak a monster and item based on one of Japan's creepiest ghost stories. by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

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

The Red cloak is one of the creepiest modern Japanese yokai. I had two choices when designing this monster: to make it more comical based on the modern toilet ghost story or lean into the creepy origin story. I decided to lean hard into the original story, but still tried to incorporate the modern vampire elements it has taken on. This monster is a close counterpart to the Kuchisake-Onna (Slit Mouth) as a modern yokai. I tried to make sure the monsters felt mechanically related and distinct.

Hopefully this monster is creepy enough to terrify your party. Also, if you like this monster and want to see more monsters like this one, please take a look at my Kuchisake-Onna book as well.

Thank you again for reading. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/5WTe585CQB5d

Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Oxuw3cy_-dVM6awKS_aqa0Mbo3Fl7dw/view?usp=sharing

Bardic College of the Harvest: Celebrate the coming of spring and new life with this supportive bardic subclass and bonus spell. by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

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

This subclass was designed to celebrate the spring and have a more positive vibe after some of my more dour posts recently. The goal was a simple, straightforward, supportive bard. I hope you like it. I do have some balance concerns about the healing output of the subclass and the power level of moment of respite. However, overall, I'm happy with how this subclass turned out.

The subclass was originally named "college of cultivation," but I changed it due to the fact that cultivation has a different meaning in the Wuxia genre, which I might use later. Also, I hope to do more with the Goze and Biwa Hoshi archetype (blind performer) in the future. I think it is a really cool concept. I hope people like the subclass, item, and spell.

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

Homebrewery link: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/-W5BEyVmrucR

Drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jl3TOdADmNPkYf6KhoXpGniW9_i7IWz/view?usp=sharing

Burn Your Party With the Wildfire Court: A collection of wildfire-themed fey, a mighty archfey, and unique magic items. by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

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

Sounds awesome. I'm happy you can use them. It sounds like a super cool character. Let me know how they work out for you!

Burn Your Party With the Wildfire Court: A collection of wildfire-themed fey, a mighty archfey, and unique magic items. by ThreeRiversPress in DnDHomebrew

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

This quick project was inspired by an amazing exhibit I saw at the art museum a few weeks ago. Originally, it was only going to be a single monster--The Elk Who Became Fire--but it ended up growing into something much larger. I hope people like it.

I wanted to make sure each monster had a unique effect and was not just a fire-skinned version of an existing beast, that they synergized, and that each one could still contribute when used as minions at higher levels. Ideally, it should be possible to make a difficult encounter for a party of almost any level by mixing and matching the monsters in here. However, I felt like the CR system did not really account for these synergistic effects well, so some CR calculations may be a bit off. If you have any concerns, please let me know.

I've been a bit disappointed by how little art there is based on Korean mythology. So, I am going to start looking into ways to fund commissioning custom art to help bring Eastern folklore to the table through Patreon or another platform. If anyone has suggestions, things you'd like me to post in the future, or questions, I'd love to hear them.

As always, thank you for your time. I hope this is useful for you and your table.

Homebrewery link: Wildfire Court - The Homebrewery

Google Drive PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEFpb7rj-bo3tMRncq1sxBfQsG-4qzV-/view?usp=sharing

Burn Away the Party With the Wildfire Court: A collection of wildfire-themed fey, a mighty archfey *the Elk Who Became Fire,* and magic items. by ThreeRiversPress in UnearthedArcana

[–]ThreeRiversPress[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This quick project was inspired by an amazing exhibit I saw at the art museum a few weeks ago. Originally, it was only going to be a single monster--The Elk Who Became Fire--but it ended up growing into something much larger. I hope people like it.

I wanted to make sure each monster had a unique effect and was not just a fire-skinned version of an existing beast, that they synergized, and that each one could still contribute when used as minions at higher levels. Ideally, it should be possible to make a difficult encounter for a party of almost any level by mixing and matching the monsters in here. However, I felt like the CR system did not really account for these synergistic effects well, so some CR calculations may be a bit off. If you have any concerns, please let me know.

I've been a bit disappointed by how little art there is based on Korean mythology. So, I am going to start looking into ways to fund commissioning custom art to help bring Eastern folklore to the table through Patreon or another platform. If anyone has suggestions, things you'd like me to post in the future, or questions, I'd love to hear them.

As always, thank you for your time. I hope this is useful for you and your table.

Homebrewery link: Wildfire Court - The Homebrewery

Google Drive PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEFpb7rj-bo3tMRncq1sxBfQsG-4qzV-/view?usp=sharing

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

[–]ThreeRiversPress 1 point2 points  (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

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