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Lyra Highsong
Created by XanaSnacksBorn to a merchant family that traded in rare manuscripts and forgotten tomes, Lyra discovered her gift for music not in grand concert halls but in the dusty archives of her parents' warehouse, where she spent her childhood deciphering the melodies hidden within old parchment margins and translating the coded verses of ancient bards. Her insatiable hunger to understand the world's hidden truths led her to realize that the so-called myths and legends sung in taverns were often distorted echoes of genuine events, fragments of real history obscured by centuries of retelling. When she joined the Starbound Seekers alongside the volatile Seris and the stubborn Tovin, she saw an opportunity not just to uncover the secrets of the legendary Shattered Star, but to prove that even the most unlikely companions could achieve greatness through understanding rather than bloodshed. Her warmth and genuine curiosity have made her the emotional anchor of a group perpetually on the verge of tearing itself apart, and her natural charisma allows her to negotiate peace between clashing egos where others see only irreconcilable differences. Having witnessed how easily rivals become enemies and how quickly alliances crumble under suspicion, Lyra has learned that the most powerful magic isn't found in spells or steel, but in the human—or elven—capacity to listen and believe in one another's better nature.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 15 labeled detail fields; 5 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- XanaSnacks
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 15
- Profile sections
- 5
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Humanoid
- Race
- Elf
- Class
- Bard
- Gender
- female
- Alignment
- Chaotic Good
- Faction
- Rival adventure group
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 15
- Hit points
- 75
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 5
- Experience
- 1800
- Languages
- Common, Elvish, Draconic
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
- Skills
- Persuasion, Performance, History, Insight
Biography
Born to a merchant family that traded in rare manuscripts and forgotten tomes, Lyra discovered her gift for music not in grand concert halls but in the dusty archives of her parents' warehouse, where she spent her childhood deciphering the melodies hidden within old parchment margins and translating the coded verses of ancient bards. Her insatiable hunger to understand the world's hidden truths led her to realize that the so-called myths and legends sung in taverns were often distorted echoes of genuine events, fragments of real history obscured by centuries of retelling. When she joined the Starbound Seekers alongside the volatile Seris and the stubborn Tovin, she saw an opportunity not just to uncover the secrets of the legendary Shattered Star, but to prove that even the most unlikely companions could achieve greatness through understanding rather than bloodshed. Her warmth and genuine curiosity have made her the emotional anchor of a group perpetually on the verge of tearing itself apart, and her natural charisma allows her to negotiate peace between clashing egos where others see only irreconcilable differences. Having witnessed how easily rivals become enemies and how quickly alliances crumble under suspicion, Lyra has learned that the most powerful magic isn't found in spells or steel, but in the human—or elven—capacity to listen and believe in one another's better nature.
Attributes
Strength
10, modifier +0
Dexterity
14, modifier +2
Constitution
16, modifier +3
Intelligence
16, modifier +3
Wisdom
12, modifier +1
Charisma
20, modifier +5
Actions
Melodic Strike
Make a melee attack with a musical instrument, dealing 2d6 + 5 psychic damage.
Ancient Ballad
Choose one enemy within 60 ft. to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15). On failure, they are charmed for 1 minute.
Harmony of Allies
As an action, grant up to three allies within 30 ft. an extra 1d6 to their next attack roll or saving throw.
Legendary Lore
Spend 1 minute to recall a piece of history, granting advantage on History checks for 1 hour.
Abilities
Inspiring Presence
Allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws.
Song of Peace
Once per long rest, can calm hostilities in a 60-foot radius for 1 minute.
Saving throws
strength
+0
dexterity
+2
constitution
+3
intelligence
+6
wisdom
+1
charisma
+8
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