Spell

Playghoul

Created by Acrane Arts

This peculiar artifact bears the haunting visage of a spectral entertainer, forever trapped between the mortal realm and the stage of eternal performance. Adorned with the regalia of a golden-age champion and the militaristic trappings of a bygone era, the Playghoul radiates an aura of theatrical ambition mixed with otherworldly malevolence. Legends speak of its origins in the dusty archives of San Antonio, where it was crafted as a mockery of glamour and power, designed to corrupt those who seek fame and dominion. When activated, the wearer becomes subject to compulsions of grandiose schemes and world-spanning ambitions, their thoughts twisted toward conquest and spectacle. The artifact whispers promises of unprecedented influence and the ability to eclipse all rivals in the pursuit of notoriety and control. Those who have wielded the Playghoul report experiencing vivid, surreal visions of alternate realities where entertainment and warfare blur into a single, intoxicating purpose. Beware, for prolonged contact with this item may render the bearer unable to distinguish between performance and reality, transforming them

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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: Acrane Arts
Connected worlds: 0
Detail fields: 7
Profile sections: 2
Artwork images: 1

Details

School: Enchantment
Level: 3
Duration: 1 hour
Range: 30 feet
Area of effect: sphere(radius: 15)
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes

Components

Verbal

A dramatic incantation invoking the spirits of ambition.

Somatic

Grand gestures mimicking a theatrical performance.

Material

A small piece of glittering fabric from a stage costume.

Effects

Upon casting, the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become charmed for the duration. While charmed, the target is compelled to pursue grandiose schemes and ambitions, gaining advantage on Charisma checks but disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws. If the target fails three Wisdom saving throws during this time, they become incapacitated, lost in a vivid illusion of their own making, unable to distinguish between reality and their ambitions until the spell ends.

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