Horn of Hilarity
wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
This polished brass horn, fashioned in the likeness of a unicorn, emits a faintly shimmering sound when blown. Without attunement, attempts to play this horn result in an incessant and discordant noise, always remaining out of tune.
Contagious Laughter
You can use an action to blow the horn and play a magical note. All creatures within 60 feet that can hear you (including you) must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the affected creatures fall under the effects of the spell. Once you use this feature, you must finish a long rest before you can use it again.Soothing Tune
As an action you can blow the horn and to play soothing, melodious music. All creatures within 60 feet that can hear you (including you) must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the affected creatures fall under the effects of the spell. Once you use this feature, you must finish a long rest before you can use it again.Lore
In the age of forgotten tales, there existed a bard renowned for his joyous spirit and mischievous melodies. Known as Lysander Gleamstrum, he roamed the realms, weaving laughter with every note that echoed from his enchanted lute. Lysander was a devotee of mirth, believing that joy held the power to mend the most fractured souls.
One fateful eve, under a celestial display of dancing stars, Lysander encountered a herd of unicorns prancing through an ancient grove. Entranced by their ethereal grace, he found himself enraptured by their tranquil yet radiant demeanor. Inspired by their purity and touched by the magic that seemed to radiate from their single, spiraling horns, Lysander yearned to encapsulate their essence in a creation of his own.With a heart brimming with reverence and mischief, Lysander retreated to a secluded glade, a place where nature's melody danced harmoniously with the whispers of arcane secrets. Here, amidst the whispers of the forest, he began his work. Using his mastery of bardic magic, he fashioned a horn in the likeness of the unicorn's spiraling ivory, yet cast it in polished brass, adorning it with whimsical engravings and joyful carvings that mirrored the frolicsome unicorns he admired.
Driven by a desire to share the unicorns' serene enchantment with the world, Lysander infused the horn with a unique magic. When played by one attuned to its melody, it would evoke uncontrollable laughter, spreading joyous ripples far and wide. Lysander believed that in a world clouded by darkness and strife, such mirthful enchantments could bring moments of respite and unity.
The Horn of Hilarity became Lysander's legacy, a whimsical testament to his dedication to spreading laughter and light. And so, the horn passed through ages, finding its way into the hands of jesters, merry minstrels, and those whose hearts yearned for the radiance of merriment.
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