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[Coast] Druid - Circle of Tides

It's a new druid! I've been kicking around an ocean-based druid for a while - it's a little challenging because Land Druid already covers all kinds of land, but I think I was able to hone in on aspects of the tide like push, pull, moons, and strength, and still manifest the water without requiring the character to be in the ocean.

Druid subclasses progress in some similar ways: the 2nd level feature generally adds an alternative use of the Wild Shape feature, from the Moon impr...

2022-07-25 14:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post

[Coast] Monster - Tanglekelp

This marine plant thrives in salt water environments, particularly along shallow coasts. Most of the tanglekelp’s body mass clusters around a central core, but its leaves extend up to a hundred feet. From the seafloor, the tanglekelp allows its leaves to drift gently in underwater currents, nearly indistinguishable from other varieties of kelp. The lines of kelp quickly tighten around prey that swim through them, trapping fish and drowning land-dwellers, their remains absorbed as nutrients....

[Coast] Monster - Sand Clippers

The light sandy carapace hides the sand clipper just beneath the surface of coastal beaches. Keen eyes may recognize the small spikes that protrude from their shells, or the occasional cluster of giant barnacles that grow there. Their two long claws resemble perfectly serrated shears or “clippers,” capable of hewing fish in two. Luckily, the claws are not immediately fatal to larger creatures.

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The "boss" of this compendium is the king clipper: a large crab creature with La...

[Coast] Shield - Sunward Parasol

This fabric parasol has been enchanted with additional abjuration magic to protect guests of the Amity Shore Retreat from harsh sunlight. They come in a variety of colors and typically bear the sunny logo of the Retreat.

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Sunward Parasol
Shield, uncommon (optional attunement by a Cleric, Paladin, or other Light-themed character)

This parasol can be used as basic shelter from weather or as a shield. Thanks to its odd cumbersom...

[Coast] Weapon - Tidepool Staff

Soft sponge and anemone has formed this flexible staff, empowered by a sliver of tidal magic retained by the marine critters. The life guards at Seren Beach keep a couple around as flotation assistants.

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Tidepool Staff
Weapon (quarterstaff), rare (requires attunement)

You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. While attuned to it, you gain a swim speed equal to your walking speed and you can h...

[Coast] Monster - Animated Sand Sculpture

Sand sculptures are sometimes animated by wizards or master craftsmen to add flair to their creations. These minor enchantments tend to be harmless, ranging from a waving hand to a billowing flag, and ends when its purpose is served. In rare cases, sand sculptures may be animated by mages with ill intent or even the remnants of magical wastes washed onto beaches from upstream. These mindless constructs summon reflections of their most common features — a castle wall — into labyrinthian ca...

[Coast] Item - Lamp of the Lightkeeper

Before the Halcyon Lighthouse and its enchanted autonomous lamp was built, visitors to the Halcyon Coast were guided by a mage tower home to a studious wizard. They guided ships and travelers atop the Sunwrought tower using a series of complex lenses powered by a magical lamp. Not only was the wizard an accomplished marine scholar and custodian, they were also a protector and adventurer in times of need, wielding their magical lamp against the forces of darkness.

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August Theme Poll

Welcome all new patrons from July! We've had a lot of growth and kind words this month, which has been super encouraging. I can't wait to see what new things we have in store.

This month's theme is one of the more exciting ones for me because I really enjoyed exploring the chill and relaxing vibes of the beach and ocean. I also really like minigames or fun side adventures, so this was a perfect one for me. I'm glad a lot of people liked Ocean's Edge, one of my favorite ideas for its exe...

[Coast] Weapon - Shell Shock

This mace isn't much more than an stormpike shell on a stick, but it gets the job done. Druids and rangers modify the transmutation enchantments embedded in the rod to regrow the shells to their preferred shapes.

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Shell Shock
Weapon (mace), rare (requires attunement) 

You have a +1 bonus attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. 

Shell. While you wield this weapon, you can ...

[Coast] Weapon - Conchuest of Seas

The fisherfolk of the Halcyon Coast must make do with what materials they have for protection, from the heavy shells of giant oysters to the long spires of the stiletto conch. Famous waveriders sometimes pass on their lances to a new generation of protectors when they retire, piling additional enchantments and magic onto it.

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Conchuest of Seas
Weapon (lance), rare (requires attunement)

You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage...

[Coast] Shield - Sand Disc Buckler

This shield is crafted from the remains of a giant sand disc, a type of sea urchin that occasionally washes up along the Halcyon Coast. An imbued enchantment allows its dried husk to retain a fragment of its original marine life properties.

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Sand Disc Buckler
Shield, rare (optional attunement by a Druid, Ranger, or Nature-themed character)

While you wield this magic shield, you have a +1 bonus to your AC. This bonus is in addition to ...

[Coast] Weapon - Ragebristle Spine

Spines from the ragebristle urchin carry with them a deadly venom that causes a victim's heart to pound uncontrollably. They deter gulls and cod from preying on the urchins in the wild, but capable assassins use them to cause unbridled chaos.

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Ragebristle Spine
Adventuring gear, weapon (dart)

You deal an additional 1d4 poison damage to creatures you hit with this dart. A creature that takes this damage must make a DC 13 Wisdo...

[Coast] Instrument - Tranquility

Bards of the Halcyon Coast craft smaller lutes called ukulutes, whose brighter tone make them excellent complements for peaceful songs. On slow summer days, their calming tunes sound across the beach to soothe weary travelers. This ukulute can be used as a spellcasting focus. While holding the instrument, you gain a +2 bonus to the saving throw DC of your bard spells and you can play it to cast dancing lights.

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Tranquility
Wond...