The Ember Compass
A name that sounds like it belongs on an actual district map.
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Bane
Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.
Level
1
School
Enchantment
Casting time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Duration
Up to 1 minute
Components
V, S, M
Classes
Bard, Cleric
Higher level
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.
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NPC concept
goblin broker hiding a fiendish pact
Quest hook
Expose the heir no one believes is still alive.
Loot spark
saintbone charm wanted by two different factions.
Encounter spark
Fight in a forest shrine while a rival party interferes.
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