The concept of 'star signs' is one that seems to strike a chord with many people, and especially in a fantasy milieu like D&D, people want those to have mystical and potentially magical effects on characters' personality.
Influenced by the powers gained by star signs of the Elder Scrolls universe, here are some fantasy constellations and powers they might grant, probably only for heroic characters rather than for every single NPC. In most cases, these are minor passive benefits, but I have also included some powers for when the star sign is at its most powerful- whether this is due to some kind of celestial alignment or magical empowerment. 1 - The Hedgehog - Folk of this star sign tend to be reserved and protective of themselves, but warm to those within their friend group. Folk of this star sign gain a +1 bonus on saving throws against being poisoned. Empowered: Folk of this star sign gain a +2 bonus to Armour Class when empowered. 2 - The Swan - Folk of this star sign are dignified and renowned for their generosity. Folk of this star sign gain a +1 bonus on saving throws against being charmed. Empowered: When empowered, folk of this star sign can take an action to lower their maximum hit points by 10 for 24 hours, in order to heal allies within 5 feet by 5 hit points. 3 - The Hare - Ever alert for danger, folk of the sign of the hare tend to be independent and flighty. Folk of this star sign gain a +1 bonus on Initiative rolls. Empowered: Folk of this star sign gain a +10ft. bonus to their speed and +1 to Armour Class when empowered. 4 - The Spear - Those born under this sign tend to be decisive and impulsive. Folk of this sign gain a +1 bonus on saving throws against being frightened. Empowered: When empowered, folk of this sign gain a +1 bonus on melee attack rolls. 5 - The Archer - Folk of this sign tend to be observant and efficient. They gain a +1 bonus on Perception checks. Empowered: When empowered, folk of this sign have advantage on Perception checks and saving throws or Investigation checks against illusions. 6 - The Heart - Folk born under this sign are warm and friendly, and enjoy simple pleasures of life. Folk born of this sign gain a +1 bonus on saving throws against exhaustion or stunning effects. Empowered: When empowered, folk born under this sign gain 3 hit points at the start of their turn if they have 1 or more hit points, up to one-half their maximum hit points. 7 - The Albatross - Folk born under this sign are larger and stronger, tending toward self-reliance. They gain a +1 bonus on Survival checks. Empowered: Folk born under this sign cannot gain exhaustion levels when empowered. 8 - The Hammer - Tending towards insight and craft, folk born under this sign gain a +1 bonus to their Proficiency bonus when using a set of tools. Empowered: When empowered, folk born under this sign can cast mending as an action and can craft any objects at double the speed per day of downtime. 9 - The Throne - Tending to be mediators and diplomats, folk born under this sign are generally calm. They gain a +1 bonus on Insight checks. Empowered: When empowered, folk born under this sign have advantage on Deception and Persuasion checks. 10 - The Bear - Folk born under this sign tend to be slow to anger, but mighty. They gain a +1 bonus on Intimidation checks. Empowered: Folk born under this sign can increase any melee damage they deal when empowered by an additional 1d3. 11 - The Castle - Implacable and stoic, those of this sign gain a +1 bonus on Constitution saving throws. Empowered: When empowered, folk of this sign have advantage on checks or saving throws to escape being grappled, paralyzed, prone, restrained, or stunned. 12 - The Cauldron - Given to sharing and taking their time about things, folk born under this sign allow any allies who spend hit dice to recover hit points during a short rest, to recover 1 additional hit point. Empowered: When empowered, folk born under this sign grant any allies within 5 feet advantage on death saving throws. Comments are closed.
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