Dread Speech

The Crooked Moon

Dread Speech

ORIGIN

You have articulated a few words of forbidden truth that resonate with—and fray—the fabric of creation, granting you the following benefits.

• Eldritch Word. As a Bonus Action, you can speak a magical word aloud to force a creature within 60 feet of yourself to succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 plus your Proficiency Bonus and Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier; choose when you select this feat) or have the Frightened condition until the start of your next turn. You can use this benefit safely once before you finish a Short or Long Rest. If you use it again before resting, you take 1d6 Necrotic damage that can’t be reduced or ignored in any way.
• Shred Fate. Your dread secrets can unravel the destiny of your foes. You always have the Bane spell prepared, and your spellcasting ability for it is the ability you chose for Eldritch Word. You can cast it once without Material components or a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have.