"Amplify if you would, for that is our curse." These thought-provoking words speak to the power and consequences of our actions, urging us to carefully consider the impact we have on the world around us. The phrase "Amplify if you would" suggests the act of increasing the volume or intensity of something, but it also implies a sense of caution and responsibility. What do we amplify and why? To truly understand the depth of this phrase, we must first examine its meaning in the context of our lives. On a personal level, it speaks to the power of our words and actions. What we say and do can greatly influence those around us, leaving a lasting impact.
What we say and do can greatly influence those around us, leaving a lasting impact. Therefore, we must be aware of the weight our words carry and the potential consequences they may have. By amplifying positive thoughts and actions, we can inspire and uplift others, contributing to a more harmonious and compassionate world.
DND 5th Edition
As a bonus action, you harry the body or mind of a creature within 30 feet of you, making them susceptible to forceful influence. Until the end of your next turn, Charisma (Intimidation) checks made against the cursed creature have advantage.
Amplify. The next Wisdom saving throw the cursed creature makes before this curse ends has disadvantage.
Blood Curse of Binding
As a bonus action, you attempt to bind a Large or smaller creature you can see within 30 feet of you, which must make a Strength saving throw. On a failure, the cursed creature’s speed is reduced to 0 and it can’t use reactions until the end of your next turn.
Amplify. This curse lasts for 1 minute and can affect any creature regardless of size. The cursed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the curse on itself on a success.
Blood Curse of Bloated Agony
As a bonus action, you curse a creature that you can see within 30 feet of you, causing its body to swell until the end of your next turn. For the duration, the creature has disadvantage on Strength checks and Dexterity checks, and takes 1d8 necrotic damage if it makes more than one attack during its turn.
Amplify. This curse lasts for 1 minute. The cursed creature can make a Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the curse on itself on a success.
Blood Curse of Corrosion
Prerequisite: 15th level, Order of the Mutant
As a bonus action, you cause a creature within 30 feet of you to become poisoned. The cursed creature can make a Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the curse on itself on a success.
Amplify. The cursed creature takes 4d6 necrotic damage when you inflict this curse, and it takes this damage again each time it fails a Constitution saving throw to end the curse.
Blood Curse of the Exorcist
Prerequisite: 15th level, Order of the Ghostslayer
As a bonus action, you choose one creature you can see within 30 feet of you that is charmed or frightened, or which is under a possession effect. The target creature is no longer charmed, frightened, or possessed.
Amplify. A creature that charmed, frightened, or possessed the target of your curse takes 3d6 psychic damage and must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of your next turn.
Blood Curse of Exposure
When a creature you can see within 30 feet of you takes damage from an attack or spell, you can use your reaction to temporarily weaken its resilience. Until the end of the target’s next turn, it loses resistance to all the damage types dealt by the triggering attack or spell (including for that triggering effect).
Amplify. The target instead loses invulnerability to the damage types of the triggering attack or spell, but has resistance to those damage types until the end of its next turn.
Blood Curse of the Eyeless
When a creature you can see within 30 feet of you makes an attack, you can use your reaction to roll one hemocraft die and subtract the number rolled from the creature’s attack roll. You can choose to use this feature after the creature’s roll, but before the DM determines whether the attack hits or misses. The creature is immune to this curse if it is immune to the blinded condition.
Amplify. You apply this curse to all the creature’s attack rolls until the end of the creature’s turn. You roll separately for each affected attack.
Blood Curse of the Fallen Puppet
When a creature you can see within 30 feet of you drops to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to instill that creature with a final act of aggression. The creature immediately makes one weapon attack against a target of your choice within its range.
Amplify. You can first cause the cursed creature to move up to half its speed, and you grant a bonus to its attack roll equal to your Hemocraft modifier (minimum of +1).
Blood Curse of the Howl
Prerequisite: 18th level, Order of the Lycan
As an action, you unleash a bloodcurdling howl. Each creature within 30 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. If a creature fails its saving throw by 5 or more, it is stunned while frightened in this way. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw is immune to this blood curse for the next 24 hours.
You can choose any number of creatures you can see to be unaffected by the howl.
Amplify. The range of this curse increases to 60 feet.
Blood Curse of the Marked
As a bonus action, you mark a creature that you can see within 30 feet of you. Until the end of your turn, whenever you hit the cursed creature with a weapon for which you have an active crimson rite, you roll an additional hemocraft die when determining the extra damage from the rite.
Amplify. The next attack roll you make against the target before the end of your turn has advantage.
Blood Curse of the Muddled Mind
As a bonus action, you curse a creature that you can see within 30 feet of you that is concentrating on a spell or using a feature that requires concentration. That creature has disadvantage on the next Constitution saving throw it makes to maintain concentration before the end of your next turn.
Amplify. The cursed creature has disadvantage on all Constitution saving throws made to maintain concentration until the end of your next turn.
Blood Curse of the Soul Eater
Prerequisite: 18th level, Order of the Profane Soul
When a creature that isn’t a construct or undead is reduced to 0 hit points within 30 feet of you, you can use your reaction to offer their life energy to your patron in exchange for power. Until the end of your next turn, you make attacks with advantage and you have resistance to all damage.
Amplify. Additionally, you regain an expended warlock spell slot. Once you’ve amplified this blood curse, you must finish a long rest before you can amplify it again.
Amplify. This curse lasts for 1 minute and can affect any creature regardless of size. The cursed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the curse on itself on a success.
However, the words "for that is our curse" also serve as a reminder of the flip side of this influence. Sometimes, we may inadvertently amplify negativity or harm. Our actions can have unintended consequences, causing pain or discord. This curse stems from the fact that once a message is amplified, it can be challenging to control or undo its effect. Thus, there is an inherent responsibility to consider the potential harm before amplifying anything. Additionally, the concept of amplification extends beyond our own personal sphere. It applies to broader societal issues and themes. In an era of advanced technology and interconnectedness, ideas and messages can spread rapidly and to a vast audience. This amplification can be used for both good and ill. It allows for the dissemination of important information, sparking change and progress. Simultaneously, it can also amplify misinformation, hate, and division. **Therefore, it becomes crucial for each of us to be discerning consumers and amplifiers of information, ensuring that we are promoting the truth, justice, and unity in our actions.** Ultimately, this phrase challenges us to recognize the power we possess in shaping the world around us. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of our thoughts, words, and actions, understanding their potential impact. By amplifying positivity, empathy, and truth, we can break free from the curse and instead use our influence to create a better future for ourselves and others..
Reviews for "The Curse of Amplification: From Whispers to Echoes"
1. John - 2/5 stars
I must admit that "Amplify if you would for that is our curse" didn't live up to my expectations. The plot was confusing and disjointed, making it difficult to follow along. The characters lacked depth, and I struggled to connect with any of them. The writing style was also a letdown, as it felt overly descriptive and unnecessarily verbose. Overall, I found it to be a tedious read that failed to captivate my interest.
2. Sarah - 2/5 stars
"Amplify if you would for that is our curse" was a disappointment for me. The pacing of the story was slow, and I couldn't find any real purpose or direction in the plot. The dialogue between the characters felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to believe in their interactions. Additionally, the ending left me unsatisfied and confused, as loose ends were left unresolved. Overall, I found the book to be lacking in substance and struggled to engage with it.
3. Mark - 1/5 stars
I really didn't enjoy "Amplify if you would for that is our curse". The narrative structure was convoluted, jumping between different timelines and perspectives without clear transitions. This made it incredibly confusing and frustrating to follow. The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked development, leaving me uninvested in their stories. The overall writing style was also pretentious and self-indulgent, with unnecessarily flowery language that detracted from the story. I wouldn't recommend this book to others.