At first glance, this tambourine appears ordinary—worn wood, faded ribbons, and the faint jingle of age. Yet it is no mere instrument. This is an Instrument of the Bards, one of the few ever blessed by the elusive idol Hríd The Musician, Its frame, though deceptively simple, hums with hidden resilience and purpose. Those who dare to play it without attunement risk its wrath, their minds struck by a sharp psychic echo of discordant notes. In the hands of a true performer, however, its rhythm becomes a weapon—capable of turning melody into might, and even serving as a solid, club-like strike when the music demands force.
Category | Club |
|---|---|
Creator: | ??? |
Rarity: | Very Rare |
Damage | 1d6 Bludgeoning |
Bonus: | N/A |
Proficiency | Simple |
Properties | Two-handed |
Attunement | Yes, by a bard |
Properties
Restrictive Use: A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d4 Psychic damage.
Additionally, when attuned. This weapon can be used as a melee weapon, imitating a simple club.
Spellcasting: You can play the instrument to cast one of its spells. Once the instrument has been used to cast a spell, it can’t be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC.
Fly
Invisibility
Spiritual Weapon
Faerie Fire
Programmed Illusion
Additionally, while holding this tambourine, while making an attack, your strength score is never treated lower than 10.
