Spell

Lay Of Lamentation

Created by Kstarfireheart3583

The Lay of Lamentation is a captivating bardic spellsong that conjures a veil of mist, obscuring the vision of all within a 60-foot radius. This ethereal fog impairs the accuracy of melee attacks by -2 and ranged attacks by -6, hindering the foes' ability to strike true. But the true power of this spell lies in its mental anguish. Enemies caught within the fog must make a DC16 Wisdom saving throw or be stricken by debilitating despair, causing them to attack last and lose all skill bonuses each turn. The mournful melody of the Lay of Lamentation weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of those ensnared, sapping their will to fight effectively. This spellsong is a potent tool in the bardic arsenal, shrouding the battlefield in a shroud of melancholy that disrupts the enemy's actions.

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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 7 labeled detail fields; 2 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.

Creation type: Spell
Shared by: Kstarfireheart3583
Connected worlds: 1
Detail fields: 7
Profile sections: 2
Artwork images: 1

Details

School: Enchantment
Level: 4
Duration: Concentration and 10 minutes after
Range: 60 feet
Area of effect: sphere(radius: 60)
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes

Components

Verbal

The bard sings a mournful melody.

Somatic

The bard gestures to conjure the fog.

Material

None

Effects

Creates a fog that imposes a -2 penalty to melee attacks and a -6 penalty to ranged attacks for all within the area. Enemies must make a DC16 Wisdom saving throw or be stricken with debilitating despair, causing them to attack last and lose all skill bonuses each turn.

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Northwest Taeron

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