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College of Mimes
Homebrew Bard subclass for D&D 5e
In the quiet corners of the world, there are those bards who find power in silence, expressing their magic through subtle gestures and expressions. Members of the College of Mimes captivate audiences with their silent performances, utilizing the art of miming to weave spells and enchant the world.
Silent Spellcasting#
3rd-level College of Mimes feature.You gain proficiency in Sleight of Hand and Performance skills. If you're already proficient in these skills, you can choose two other skills from the bard's list.Additionally, you can replace verbal components of any spell with intricate pantomimes and gestures, allowing you to cast spells even when silenced. To do this you must have two free hands to perform somatic components.
Expressive Gestures#
6th-level College of Mimes feature.Your nonverbal communication skills become unparalleled. You have advantage on all Charisma checks made to communicate with creatures nonverbally, and you can convey simple ideas and emotions to any creature, regardless of language or intelligence.Sphere of Silence#
6th-level College of Mimes feature.As an action, you can expend one use of your bardic inspiration to create a 30-foot sphere of silence centered on yourself. The sphere moves with you, centered on you, and lasts for 1 minute or until you end it using a bonus action. Creatures and objects inside the sphere are under the effect of the spell.Mental Conjuration#
14th-level College of Mimes feature.You can use your miming skills to create invisible objects out of thin air. You can create an object that is no larger than 5 cubic feet in volume and that weighs no more than 50 pounds, and the object must be of a form that you have seen before. The object lasts for 1 hour or until you dismiss it as an action.Alternatively, you can create a 10x10ft wall of force that lasts for 1 minute. The wall is invisible and can be created anywhere within 60 feet of you. It must be a flat wall, but you can rotate it in any orientation you choose. The wall follows the rules of the spell.
You can create a number of objects or walls equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1) before you need to finish a long rest to use this feature again.
College of Mimes
Homebrew Bard subclass for D&D 5e
In the quiet corners of the world, there are those bards who find power in silence, expressing their magic through subtle gestures and expressions. Members of the College of Mimes captivate audiences with their silent performances, utilizing the art of miming to weave spells and enchant the world.
Silent Spellcasting#
3rd-level College of Mimes feature.You gain proficiency in Sleight of Hand and Performance skills. If you're already proficient in these skills, you can choose two other skills from the bard's list.Additionally, you can replace verbal components of any spell with intricate pantomimes and gestures, allowing you to cast spells even when silenced. To do this you must have two free hands to perform somatic components.
Expressive Gestures#
6th-level College of Mimes feature.Your nonverbal communication skills become unparalleled. You have advantage on all Charisma checks made to communicate with creatures nonverbally, and you can convey simple ideas and emotions to any creature, regardless of language or intelligence.Sphere of Silence#
6th-level College of Mimes feature.As an action, you can expend one use of your bardic inspiration to create a 30-foot sphere of silence centered on yourself. The sphere moves with you, centered on you, and lasts for 1 minute or until you end it using a bonus action. Creatures and objects inside the sphere are under the effect of the spell.Mental Conjuration#
14th-level College of Mimes feature.You can use your miming skills to create invisible objects out of thin air. You can create an object that is no larger than 5 cubic feet in volume and that weighs no more than 50 pounds, and the object must be of a form that you have seen before. The object lasts for 1 hour or until you dismiss it as an action.Alternatively, you can create a 10x10ft wall of force that lasts for 1 minute. The wall is invisible and can be created anywhere within 60 feet of you. It must be a flat wall, but you can rotate it in any orientation you choose. The wall follows the rules of the spell.
You can create a number of objects or walls equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1) before you need to finish a long rest to use this feature again.