Brom Stoneheart
Level 1 Forest Gnome Gnome Bard (College of Lore)
Defense
Proficiencies & Skills
Character Information
Reclaiming the Heart
Brom seeks to understand the nature of the magical accident that took his family's lives. He embarks on a quest to discover the source of the magic, hoping to find a way to bring them back or at least gain closure. Along the way, he encounters old friends of his family who share stories that provide insights into their lives. This quest challenges him to confront his painful past and could lead to new magical abilities or knowledge of tragedy's nature.
Current Stage
Brom begins by tracing the events of the accident, gathering relics that belonged to his family.
Choice
Follow a lead from an old family friend.
Alternative
Ignore the lead and focus on personal performances.
Mechanical Rewards
- New spell: Detect Magic
- Proficiency in Investigation for family relics
Narrative Rewards
- Visit to a long-lost gnome community that provides Brom with a family heirloom.
The Laughter of Friends
Brom longs to reconnect with the joy he once had, not just through performance, but through friendship. To this end, he sets off to gather a troupe of performers, seeking those who have also experienced loss. He must convince them that laughter can coexist with grief, thereby healing himself and others. The quest takes him through various towns, culminating in a grand performance where he can showcase forgiveness for his past.
Current Stage
Brom must identify the most talented performers he met on his travels.
Choice
Take the route through the haunted forest, where a gifted bard is rumored to hide.
Alternative
Stay in safe towns, focusing on familiar faces but with lesser talent.
Mechanical Rewards
- Increased performance ability during gatherings.
- Ability to heal minor emotional wounds of allies during a long rest through music.
Narrative Rewards
- Forming a diverse troupe that shares tragedy and laughter.
The Magic Pact
In hopes of mastering the very magic that caused his family’s demise, Brom seeks to learn from a legendary sorceress who has ties to the event. He must prove himself worthy, but first, he has to complete a series of magical trials to earn her respect. As he faces the trials, he learns to control his own magic, ultimately forging a pact that could protect him while also revealing deeper family secrets.
Current Stage
Brom gathers necessary magical artifacts scattered around the realm.
Choice
Confront an elemental guardian to retrieve a family heirloom that provides insight into the accident.
Alternative
Seek safer locations that may contain lesser artifacts that diminish the risk but may impede his progress.
Mechanical Rewards
- An inherent ability to manipulate emotions in others using performance, granting bardic inspiration in creative ways.
Narrative Rewards
- Direct knowledge of the nature of the accident, more clearly understanding family lore.
Major Decision
Context
Brom receives an offer from a powerful patron to grant him extraordinary magical abilities.
Choice Made
Accept the deal with the consequences of losing some of his autonomy and becoming part of a larger cosmic game.
Impact
Potential for greater magical powers but risks entrenching him further into the cycle of tragedy.
Major Decision
Context
Brom's family is revealed to have been involved in alchemy that connected to his tragic past.
Choice Made
Reveal the truth to his troupe or keep it hidden to protect them.
Impact
Creating deeper bonds or risking losing them will guide Brom's narrative arc.
Major Decision
Context
Brom encounters an old enemy from the magical accident, who offers a chance for redemption.
Choice Made
Confront his past or seek forgiveness through creative expression.
Impact
Brom either transforms his brittle relationship with his family's tragedy or succumbs to bitterness.
Transformative Moment
Trigger
Brom learns his family's accident had foreign implications connected to dark magic.
Transformation
A deep-seated desire to prevent tragedy and better control his magical abilities emerges.
Mechanical Changes
Increased by 1 for Bard spell-casting capabilities.
Transformative Moment
Trigger
Completing The Laughter of Friends performance.
Transformation
Brom understands the strength found in companionship, allowing him to channel magic through heartwarming performances.
Mechanical Changes
Gains advantage on 'inspiring performance' checks for allies.
Transformative Moment
Trigger
Completing The Magic Pact quest with the sorceress.
Transformation
Brom emerges with a new perspective on both his family and magic, leading to a broader understanding of bardic arts.
Mechanical Changes
Gains access to three new spells linked to emotional refuge and family introspection.
Ally: Finnegan the Brave
Shared History
Finnegan and Brom met when both performed at a festival in the capital, sharing a bond over laughter and loss. Through mutual support over the years, Finnegan has helped Brom deal with his past while showcasing their performances across the land.
Potential Breaking Points
- If Brom starts neglecting old friendships for new ones.
- If they have a falling out over a significant performance.
Enemy: Lucinda Darkhart
Personal Stakes
An accident caused by Lucinda led to Brom's family's demise while they were pursuing forbidden magic. She now seeks to manipulate Brom into taking on dangerous endeavors for her own gain.
Possible Resolutions
- Confront her with evidence of her wrongdoing and redeem himself.
- Seek closure through collaboration, despite the risks.
Faction: The Travelling Minstrels
Obligations
- Attend yearly gatherings of minstrels and performers.
- Share original work among the collective for critique.
Benefits
- Gaining exposure for performances and fame, as well as emotional creative support.
- Access to reliable sources of new spells and songs cannot be found elsewhere.
Unresolved Plots
- Is Brom truly ready to confront the darker side of his family's past? The stories keep unraveling as he meets more old acquaintances.
- A mysterious illness is spreading in towns where Brom has performed. Is there a connection to magic?
- New bardic powers may show unparalleled strengths but bring him risks and unwanted attention from more sinister forces.
- Finnegan has received a troubling vision that hints at danger looming over Brom's past; how can he prepare?
- An ancient prophecy written regarding magical accidents pulls Brom further into the magical realm than he anticipated.
Secrets
- Brom blames himself for not protecting his family during the accident, even though it was out of his control.
- He carries a magical item that could bring back lost loved ones but fears its repercussions.
- Brom has composed a song that reveals the magical tragedy of his past; only he knows the power it holds.
Fears
- Fear of being unable to protect those he cares about from the dark magic that once haunted his family.
- Fear of becoming too dependent on magic and losing his essence as a bard and storyteller.
- Fear that he will never have the courage to confront his family’s tragic past or embrace his heritage fully.
Aspirations
- To erase the pain of his past through heartfelt performances that heal others.
- To uncover the truth of his family's tragic history and put it to an end.
- To form a close-knit troupe that becomes a renowned group traveling across the lands.
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