The Mystery Behind the Crowing Witch's Laugh

The crowing witch laugh is a distinct and eerie sound made by witches. It is often described as a high-pitched cackle that resembles the call of a crow. This unique laugh is a common feature in folklore and legends surrounding witches. The sound of the crowing witch laugh is said to send chills down the spines of those who hear it. It is often associated with darkness, magic, and mystery. In many stories, the crowing witch laugh is used to portray the wickedness and malevolence of witches, emphasizing their supernatural powers and the fear they instill in others.

Always seeing slightly into the future, this 20-page collection of powerful battle magic puts combat casters a few seconds ahead!

Specific to the Midgard setting, this installment includes a Geomancer arcane tradition, 2 new feats, new spells, and all the effects of tapping minor and major ley lines. Specific to the Midgard setting, this installment includes a Geomancer arcane tradition, 2 new feats, new spells, and all the effects of tapping minor and major ley lines.

In many stories, the crowing witch laugh is used to portray the wickedness and malevolence of witches, emphasizing their supernatural powers and the fear they instill in others. The crowing witch laugh is frequently used as a tool to create tension and suspense in storytelling. It is often heard during pivotal moments in witch-related tales, such as when a witch is casting a spell or creating mischief.

D&D 5E Just Me, or Are Kobold Press Deep Magic Options Very Unbalanced?

Seriously, did they even play test Clockwork Magic at all?

There are several spells that are just strictly less or more powerful/useful versions of PHB spells, but with sprockets or whatever.

Is it just me? Are all the Deep Magic books about the same?

Is anyone here backing the Deep Magic Kickstarter? Any idea what sort of play testing process they’re putting the options through?

Marc Radle

Hero

The Deep Magic Clockwork PDF was one of the very first 5E installments the Kobolds did. It received very positive feedback at the time, but it certainly has a few things that could stand to be clarified!

The Deep Magic 5E hardcover is a very different beast! Every single spell has been gone over, updated, improved, balanced, and rigorously play tested! The book was developed by industry legend Kim Mohan, and will be the definitive book of 5E magic.

As for your question if anyone is backing the Deep Magic Kickstarter, in just the first few days, there are already 1,564 backers! You can check it out here:

SkidAce

Legend

Seriously, did they even play test Clockwork Magic at all?

There are several spells that are just strictly less or more powerful/useful versions of PHB spells, but with sprockets or whatever.

Is it just me? Are all the Deep Magic books about the same?

Is anyone here backing the Deep Magic Kickstarter? Any idea what sort of play testing process they’re putting the options through?

I backed it, even though I have all the individual pdfs already.

I look forward to the compilation, cleaning up, and the new stuff from stretch goals.

doctorbadwolf

Heretic of The Seventh Circle

The Deep Magic Clockwork PDF was one of the very first 5E installments the Kobolds did. It received very positive feedback at the time, but it certainly has a few things that could stand to be clarified!

The Deep Magic 5E hardcover is a very different beast! Every single spell has been gone over, updated, improved, balanced, and rigorously play tested! The book was developed by industry legend Kim Mohan, and will be the definitive book of 5E magic.

As for your question if anyone is backing the Deep Magic Kickstarter, in just the first few days, there are already 1,564 backers! You can check it out here:

I’m probably going to back it, but what I saw in Clockwork and some of the others definitely have me worried I’ll still have to adjust the options for balance.

Knowing that Clockwork was one of the first outings, and that the Deep Magic compilation book is being “rigorously” playtested (and updated based on player feedback) definitely helps.

But I would note that I’m probably more balance-minded than most folks. Even a lot of the DMsguild best sellers, for instance, I find to be quite obviously under or over powered compared to the average phb option.

So, I hope there is no offense when I say that I found a particular 3pp to be well outside the power bandwidth of the phb.

DWChancellor

Kobold Enthusiast

I've run a few sessions with NPCs from Demon Cults & Secret Society's which caused me to dig up some of my old Deep Magic pdfs.

Yeah, I don't care about strict "balance." They're incredibly flavorful and cool because they really stand out from using PHB spells. As a DM I can forgive a little of this if it makes the table spark better.

On that note, one of the most "powerful" spells my players use is Mage Hand. YMMV.

Morrus

Well, that was fun

Too much balance can negatively affect flavour. Not everything has to be exactly equal; it's more important to be playable and fun.

Charlaquin

Goblin Queen (She/Her/Hers)

Too much balance can negatively affect flavour. Not everything has to be exactly equal; it's more important to be playable and fun.

Agreed, but too little balance can be just as much of a problem. Not everything needs perfect parity, but you want most things to fall within the same ballpark, with a bit of wiggle room. I haven’t read these kobold press options, so I don’t know how balanced they are, but I feel like sometimes the “perfect balance isn’t desirable” argument gets used to defend things that are seriously in need of a balance adjustment.

Morrus

Well, that was fun

Agreed, but too little balance can be just as much of a problem. Not everything needs perfect parity, but you want most things to fall within the same ballpark, with a bit of wiggle room. I haven’t read these kobold press options, so I don’t know how balanced they are, but I feel like sometimes the “perfect balance isn’t desirable” argument gets used to defend things that are seriously in need of a balance adjustment.

Marc Radle

Hero

I thought this FAQ answer from the Deep Magic kickstarter might be of interest .

Is this project doing more than just collecting all of the Deep Magic volumes together?
Yes, we compiling of all the generic Deep Magic volumes (up through Alkemancy). However, that underestimates the scope of this project by a ton.

Here's how the book is being expanded with all-new material and updated work:

1) adding over 110 new spells by Jeff Lee, Wolfgang Baur, Steve Winter, and others, including some from Warlock, from Margreve, and from Empire of the Ghouls.
2) removing the weakest or most niche spells, the ones that rarely or never will see play,
3) correcting language and balance issues,
4) adding entire new spell sets like Infernal Magic (if we hit that stretch goal),
5) adding new sections such as arcane servants and spell variants,
6) adding in all the playtest updates from the past few years, and
7) adding in probably 50 backer spells by the time the Kickstarter is done. We'll see where it ends up on that front, of course; could be higher, could be less.

You can see the provisional table of contents on the Kickstarter page, and it is a downloadable PDF so you can dig into it that way as well.

This project is collecting those Deep Magic PDFs, but it's also making something richer and better on that foundation.

So, I hope there is no offense when I say that I found a particular 3pp to be well outside the power bandwidth of the phb.

The eerie laugh adds an element of the supernatural and heightens the sense of danger and uncertainty. Like many other elements of witch folklore, the origin of the crowing witch laugh is difficult to trace. It has likely evolved over time through oral traditions and storytelling. The association between witches and crows or ravens, known for their intelligence and dark symbolism, may have influenced the idea of the crow-like laugh. The crowing witch laugh has also made its way into popular culture, appearing in various forms of media such as books, movies, and Halloween decorations. Its eerie and unsettling nature continues to captivate audiences and serves as a symbol of the dark and mysterious world of witches. In conclusion, the crowing witch laugh is a distinct and eerie sound associated with witches. It adds an element of supernatural and suspense to witch-related stories and serves as a symbol of their wickedness and power. Whether it is heard in folklore or seen in popular culture, the crowing witch laugh continues to intrigue and unsettle audiences..

Reviews for "Haunted Places and the Eerie Crowing Witch Laugh"

1. Sarah - 2/5

The "Crowing witch laugh" was not what I expected at all. I thought it would be a haunting and eerie sound, but instead it sounded more like a cackling hen. It just didn't have that spine-chilling quality that I was hoping for. I was disappointed with the lack of depth and creativity in the laugh.

2. John - 1/5

I couldn't stand the "Crowing witch laugh" at all. It was grating and annoying to listen to. It was more irritating than scary. I was expecting something much more sinister and menacing, but what I heard was just a high-pitched screech. It was a complete letdown and I would not recommend it.

3. Emily - 2/5

The "Crowing witch laugh" didn't do it for me. It lacked the authenticity and believability that I was looking for. It sounded too forced and exaggerated, almost like a caricature of a witch. I was hoping for something more organic and chilling. I would have preferred a subtler approach to the laugh, but unfortunately, it fell short.

4. David - 1/5

I found the "Crowing witch laugh" to be obnoxious and overdone. It felt like they were trying too hard to make it scary, but instead it just became cheesy and laughable. It lacked the genuine creepiness that I associate with witches. I was disappointed and would not recommend wasting your time on this laugh.

5. Amanda - 2/5

I wasn't impressed with the "Crowing witch laugh" at all. It didn't have the desired impact and felt more comical than spooky. The audio quality also seemed off, making it even less believable. I expected a haunting and bone-chilling sound, but instead I was left underwhelmed. I wouldn't recommend it for those seeking a genuinely scary witch laugh.

Witness Accounts: The Chilling Crowing Witch Laughter