From time to time, I really enjoy giving my players memorable rewards. Sometimes it's in the form of a unique magic item, but I also like to try things that don't necessarily apply so directly to combat and other challenges as a +1 longsword with a few spiffy traits. Titles and land deeds, or special powers that can't be replicated by a magic staff out of the DMG are often what I like to think about.
Right now, I'm trying to brainstorm some cool Blessings that I could potentially hand out. The book suggests mimicking a wondrous item as a guideline, but I was curious if anyone had gotten more creative than '+1 to ac and saves' and would like to share their experiences, whether they delivered a balanced benefit or went over the line, and whether the players enjoyed it or it was a complete miss.
For an example of what I'm talking about, consider that as a consequence of a PC's actions, maybe an Archfey granted a blessing that gives that PC Fey-like traits, or an uncanny ability to sniff out hidden portals to the Feywild. Or, Pelor could give a blessing that simply has sunny weather follow someone wherever they go. Other possibilities could be of a sort where a god of secrets grants someone to see into the hearts of those around them, or a god of death could allow one to communicate with spirits, and so on.
I figured I'd start a thread about this because I thought it would be interesting to see how other folks like to take ideas like this, and it'd totes give me a chance to steal all your material. Any thoughts? Eager to see what pops up.
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- A charm is a minor supernatural gift, which can
- be received in a large variety of ways. For example,
- arch mage's spellbook might be infused with the magic
- of a charm, as might a character who solves a sphinx's
- creatures, such as ancient gold dragons and unicorns,
- sometimes grace their allies with charms, and some
- explorers find themselves bearing the magic of a charm
- after discovering a long-lost location that is drenched in
- Some charms can be used only once, and others can
- be used a specific number of times before vanishing. If a
- charm lets you cast a spell, you are able to do so without
- (verbal, somatic, or material). In any case, a charm can't
- be used in the area created by an antimagic field or a
- similar effect, and a charm's effects are susceptible to
- dispel magic and the like. But the charm itself can't be
- removed from a creature by anything short of divine
- Example charms are provided below. The text of a
- charm addresses its user. A typical charm mimics the
- effects of a potion or a spell, so it is easy to create more
- Charm of Animal Conjuring. This charm allows
- you to cast the conjure animals spell (3rd-level version
- vanishes from you.
- cast the darkvision spell as an action, no components
- required. Once used three times, the charm goes awa_
- Charm of Feather FaJJing. This charm grants you -benefits
- for 10 days, after which the charm vanishes from you.
- yourself the benefit of a potion of heroism as an action.
- Charm of Restoration. This charm has 6 charges.
- You can use an action to expend some of its charges
- to cast one of the following spells: greater restoration
- (4 charges) or Jesser restoration (2 charges). Once
- vanishes from you.
- becomes a dragon slayer or giant slayer (DM's choice)
- for the next 9 days. The charm then vanishes from you
- Charm of Vitality. This charm allows you to give
- yourself the benefit of a potion of vitality as an action.
Sam, a warlock, and Dean, a fighter. I also want to try and add some of the rules of the Supernatural universe to D&D. Like a magical item that binds some ghosts and other creatures to the world. The players could find and destroy it to banish the creature permanently. Google allows users to search the Web for images, news, products, video, and other content.
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