Echoes of the Eldritch

Echoes of the Eldritch

1st-level enchantment
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (30-foot radius)
Components: V, S
Duration: Up to 10 minutes


Echoes of the Eldritch is an enchantment of haunting beauty and unsettling resonance. When this spell is invoked, the caster's voice is transformed, becoming a conduit for the eerie whispers of otherworldly realms. The air vibrates with a spectral energy, as words from the caster's lips are imbued with an eldritch cadence, resonating with the hidden frequencies of the universe.

As you cast Echoes of the Eldritch, your voice merges with the ghostly echoes of ancient, forgotten entities. These echoes are not merely sound; they are the vibrations of the cosmos, the murmurs of stars, and the whispers of shadows. Your voice becomes an ethereal symphony, hauntingly beautiful yet deeply unsettling to those who hear it.

All creatures within a 30-foot radius who can hear you must make a Wisdom saving throw. Those who fail become captivated by the otherworldly resonance, their minds entranced by the surreal quality of your voice. Affected creatures are at your mercy, finding their thoughts adrift in a sea of cosmic whispers.

While under the influence of this spell, captivated creatures are susceptible to your suggestions and commands, albeit subtly. They are not under your direct control, but your words carry an uncanny weight, nudging their thoughts and influencing their actions. The spell's effect is not overt domination but a gentle steering of the mind, as if the affected creatures were adrift in a dream they cannot fully grasp.

The spell's potency lies in its subtlety; it does not overwhelm the senses but rather seeps into the consciousness like a mist, leaving those affected unsure of where their thoughts end and your influence begins.

However, the spell has its limitations. Its effect is less pronounced on creatures with strong wills or those who are aware of the enchantment's nature. Additionally, the spell's influence fades rapidly once the creature is no longer able to hear your voice, and any direct harm to the captivated creature will immediately break the enchantment.

Classes: Bard, Warlock, Sorcerer
Source: Custom Creation


Echoes of the Eldritch is a spell cherished by bards and spellcasters who appreciate the subtler aspects of magic. It is an ode to the ancient powers that whisper in the void, a reminder that even the faintest echo can resonate through the depths of the soul.