Harmony's Resonance Lute:
Description: The Harmony's Resonance Lute is an elegantly crafted instrument, its body sculpted
from rich mahogany and inlaid with shimmering mother-of-pearl. The strings, made from
enchanted silver, gleam with magical energy when strummed, casting soft, ethereal glows that
dance along the fretboard.
Properties:
1. Resonant Melodies: When played by a bard of at least 8th level, the lute's magical
resonance enhances the bard's performance. Once per long rest, the bard can choose to
activate the lute's Resonant Melodies ability, which lasts for 1 hour. During this time, all
spells cast by the bard that require a saving throw have their DC increased by 2.
2. Echoing Chords: When the bard plays a melody on the lute, the music lingers in the air,
creating a faint echo that enhances the bard's subsequent performances. Once per short
rest, after playing a melody on the lute, the bard can choose to activate the Echoing
Chords ability. For the next 10 minutes, the bard gains advantage on all Charisma-based
skill checks made to interact with creatures who heard the previous performance.
3. Harmonic Shield: As a reaction to being targeted by a spell that requires a Dexterity
saving throw, the bard can play a quick riff on the lute, creating a protective barrier of
sound around themselves. The bard gains resistance to the damage dealt by the spell and
can add their Charisma modifier to their Dexterity saving throw against the spell. This
ability can be used a number of times equal to the bard's Charisma modifier (minimum of
1), and all uses are replenished after a long rest.
4. Symphony of Healing: Once per day, the bard can play a soothing ballad on the lute,
creating a Symphony of Healing. This ability functions similarly to the spell mass cure
wounds, but with the additional benefit that affected creatures also gain temporary hit
points equal to the bard's Charisma modifier.
5. Chorus of Inspiration: Once per long rest, the bard can unleash a powerful Chorus of
Inspiration while playing the lute. This ability grants all allies within 30 feet who can
hear the performance advantage on their next attack roll, ability check, or saving throw
made within the next minute. Additionally, affected allies regain a number of hit points
equal to the bard's Charisma modifier.
The Harmony's Resonance Lute embodies the essence of musical artistry and magic,
empowering the bard with its enchanting melodies and protective harmonies. Its craftsmanship
and mystical properties make it a coveted instrument for any bard of level 8 or higher, promising
to elevate their performances to new heights.
