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Valeria was born into a noble family in the city of Nibenay, where the sorcerer king Nibenay ruled with an iron fist. From a young age, she displayed exceptional talent and charisma, captivating those around her with her enchanting voice and captivating performances. As she grew older, Valeria used her talents to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the city, gaining influence and power.

However, her rise to prominence caught the attention of Nibenay himself. Viewing her as a threat to his rule, the sorcerer king orchestrated a conspiracy that framed Valeria for treason against the city-state. Betrayed by her own allies, she was swiftly captured and imprisoned within the formidable dungeons of Nibenay's palace.

Despite her captivity, Valeria refused to be silenced. She used her gift of music and storytelling to rally the other prisoners, inspiring hope and resistance. She became a symbol of resistance against the tyrannical rule of Nibenay, her songs echoing through the corridors of the palace, instilling courage and defiance in the hearts of those who heard them.

STATS

Class: Bard

Level: 12

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Armor Class: 16 (studded leather)

Hit Points: 90 (12d8 + 36)

Speed: 30 ft.

Ability Scores:

  • Strength: 10
  • Dexterity: 16
  • Constitution: 14
  • Intelligence: 12
  • Wisdom: 10
  • Charisma: 20

Skills:

  • Performance (+11)
  • Persuasion (+11)
  • Deception (+7)
  • Insight (+5)
  • History (+5)

Senses: Passive Perception 10

Languages: Common, Elvish, Draconic

Features and Abilities:

  • Bardic Inspiration: Valeria can inspire others with her words or music. She has 3 Bardic Inspiration dice (d10) that she can use to grant an ally a bonus on ability checks, attack rolls, or saving throws.
  • Jack of All Trades: Valeria can add half her proficiency bonus to any ability check she makes that doesn't already include her proficiency bonus.
  • Expertise: Valeria is proficient in Performance and Persuasion. Her proficiency bonus is doubled when making ability checks with those skills.
  • Magical Secrets: Valeria has chosen two spells from any class's spell list. These spells are in addition to the bard spells she knows.
  • Countercharm: Valeria can use her performance to disrupt mind-influencing effects. She and any friendly creatures within 30 feet have advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
  • Cutting Words: Valeria can use her Bardic Inspiration to hinder a creature within 60 feet that she can see. She subtracts the roll from an attack roll, ability check, or damage roll made by the target.
  • Song of Rest: During a short rest, Valeria can use soothing music to restore additional hit points to her allies who regain hit points.
  • Magical Secrets: Valeria can choose two additional spells from any class's spell list. These spells are in addition to the bard spells she knows.

Riddle

On her prison door in ancient script it says:

Is always in front of you but cannot be seen?