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Greek Odyssey - Week 1 (What should we call this compendium?)
🕑 Added 2024-02-29 08:23:25 +0000 UTCHello good hunter!
We're about to drop some content that's so epic, it might just make the actual gods jealous. Or, more realistically, make them raise an eyebrow in mild surprise.
Let's get into the nitty-gritty, shall we?
Barbarian: Path of Argus
The Path of Argus transforms the barbarian into a vigilant guardian, drawing inspiration from the legendary many-eyed Argus giant (hence the name). This subclass is about perception, protection, and stopping, perfect for players who want to say,
"I see you sneaking up on me, and I will now murder you with great violence."
Golden Bow
This item combines utility with offense, offering not just a weapon but a source of light and a way to deal with clustered enemies. This is for the archer who likes to make a dramatic entrance and say, "Let there be light... and also sudden, acute pain."
Phantom Armor
Merging defense with ethereal mobility, this armor is for front-liners who want to add a touch of unpredictability to their tactics. Also let's be honest, this is an Underworld-themed ghost, it's cool haha.
Spells
Shield of Zeus & Manticore's Fang
Why throw a boring old fireball when you can hurl a lightning shield or a tooth with attitude? These spells are for the caster who enjoys a bit of flair with their destruction. Who needs subtlety when you have style?
Taunting Roar & Iron Shirt
With these spells, you can dictate the flow of battle, whether by drawing attention or bolstering your defenses. DnD doesn't have many taunt mechanics, so this was a fun way of adding some.
Demigod Race
The demigod race is for campaigns set in a high-power, high-fantasy setting where players are meant to feel like the offspring of gods. They are strong.
Be the reason the gods invest in family planning.
Ares, God of War (Avatar)
Because sometimes, players just need a divine smackdown. Ares is here to remind players that, yes, gods can and will step on you if you're not careful.
Take Care!
Evan | MonkeyDM
P.S: I will also be going back to posting content separately rather than weekly, it seems many of you prefer that way because it makes things easier to sort through.
Comments
Monkey DM
I love this one, but I think I'll go with "Wrath of Olympus". My thinking is that many people might not know about Calliope, whereas Olympus is something that is quite clear in most people's mind. Otherwise would have definitely picked yours. Maybe I'll make an item about Calliope though haha
Colin Reichdan
Calliope's Manuscripts? It uses the name of the muse of epic poetry which is the form of most Greek literature that we have today with Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. And I like the word manuscript because it means a sort of rough draft yet to be organized into a cohesive story; this could be an interesting point that could be capitalized on with a note or something at the end written by Calliope that tells the reader to create their own legend. (Sorry for the text wall)
Zerglingdad
I like the idea of using the muses in the title.
