Justin Miller is a popular magician and illusionist who has gained recognition for his unique and mind-boggling magic tricks. Born and raised in the United States, Miller discovered his passion for magic at a young age and has since dedicated his life to perfecting his craft. What sets Justin Miller apart from other magicians is his ability to seamlessly blend traditional magic techniques with modern sleight of hand. His performances often leave audiences in awe as he effortlessly manipulates objects and creates illusions that defy logic. Miller's attention to detail and precise execution make his tricks appear almost supernatural. One of his most famous tricks involves making objects disappear and reappear, seemingly out of thin air.
D&D 5e: Five Magic Bows (and a Magic Arrow) 9
As part of my intermittent series of magic items, this time I’m presenting five new magic bows, ranging (heh) from rare to artifact. Aethershred comes from the Dust to Dust campaign, while the stormbow, bone bow, and Baron Ystorin’s spine bow all come from the Wildlands South campaign. Whisper is a sort of convoluted cross-campaign reference – the person who played Whisper in DtD also played a Storm Archer in WLS. Anyway, on with the show.
One of his most famous tricks involves making objects disappear and reappear, seemingly out of thin air. He can make a deck of cards vanish and then reappear in the most unexpected places, leaving spectators scratching their heads in disbelief. Miller's close-up magic is equally as impressive, as he can perform intricate tricks right under the noses of his audience members, leaving them amazed and astounded.
Aethershred
Weapon (longbow), artifact (requires attunement)
This dreaded bow has erased its own history, concealing whatever malicious hands created it. It is, nonetheless, famed for the control that it exerts over its wielder, and its willingness to annihilate any bearer it finds unsuitable. It was recovered by one of the companions of the Paladin Queen, during the campaigns against the Nimori, but even Vyrakotha’s virtuous influence was not sufficient to protect Nuoli dai Oroya. When at last Aethershred subsumed her will entirely, she wreaked terrible slaughter and persisted through every dire incantation that was cast against her, until at last her body had been reduced to ashes for the third time.
The soul within Aethershred has not deigned to reveal its name to any save its wielders, and none have survived wielding it to share that name with scholars. The bow’s purpose is greatly famed and feared, however, among those who understand the nature of the Spirit Court. Until the coming of the Houses of the Nether, only Aethershred could slay one of the genius loci known as Falar. Yet that Falar, being dead and not devoured by Nether, could be known and replaced by the Auvet, so the land did not fall into Forgetting and wasteland. Only in later years was it seen as a prefiguring of Nether, and sought by Nether’s agents.
The soul within Aethershred has not the least care for the preservation of its wielder in the longer term. It seeks to cause as much destruction as possible, and spends its power only to compel the wielder and preserve their fighting ability. The guiding theory of its nature is that it was ill-made upon the Sacrificial Forge. Perhaps a soul that had long dwelt within the Forge entered it, instead of the one its maker meant to commit to it, and turned the bow’s purpose toward revenge against the Forge’s creators.
Magic Weapon. Aethershred is a magic weapon that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it.
Random Properties. The bow has the following randomly-determined properties.
- 2 minor beneficial properties
- 1 major beneficial property (suggested additional options: when a creature attempts to disarm you of Aethershred, they roll a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they suffer 10d10 poison damage, or half on a success.)
- 2 minor detrimental properties
- 1 major detrimental property (suggested: when meeting any person for the first time, roll a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a failure, you immediately attack that creature with Aethershred, and continue until one or the other of you is dead, or you are more than 1 mile apart)
Sentient. While all eleven of the Lenga’Hiduis are sentient, not all of their personalities are as forceful or interested in controlling their wielders as Aethershred is.
- It has an Intelligence of 12, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 18.
- It communicates telepathically with its bearer or wielder.
- It has hearing and true seeing out to 120 feet, and can choose to share its true seeing with its wielder.
- Its alignment is chaotic evil.
- It craves the destruction and goads its user to fight arbitrarily.
- It demands that its wielder attack anyone it finds repugnant, which is almost every living thing. It will attempt to take control of its wielder to carry this out if necessary.
- Even when a wielder succeeds or fails a Charisma saving throw against it, Aethershred can attempt to charm and control them again in 1 minute. Its control ignores immunity to the charmed condition.
Arcane Projectiles. When you expend an arrow to attack with Aethershred, it deals an additional 1d8 force damage on a hit. You can make a ranged attack with Aethershred without expending ammunition, in which case it deals 1d8 + your Charisma modifier force damage on a hit.
To the Slaughter. Aethershred has 11 charges. When you hit with a ranged weapon attack using Aethershred, you can deal 1d10 additional poison damage for every charge expended. Alternately, when you hit with a ranged weapon attack using Aethershred, you can spend 5 charges to deal your normal weapon damage and also cast disintegrate on the target, ignoring the spell’s range. Aethershred regains its full complement of charges at midnight, and regains 1 charge whenever a target that you damaged in your current or most recent turn is reduced to 0 hit points.
Preserve the Archer. If Aethershred controls its wielder, it can restore 5d8 hit points to its wielder at the start of its wielder’s turn, resolved before the wielder rolls a death saving throw. If its wielder would be killed, it instead suffers a failed death saving throw that persists until it finishes a long rest, and regains hit points equal to half its normal maximum hit points. When the wielder has 3 failed death saves, they are dead and cannot be resurrected by any spell short of true resurrection.
Destroying Aethershred. The only sure way to destroy Aethershred is to sunder it upon the Sacrificial Forge. This requires a way to transport it to the Sacrificial Forge against the will of its bearer. The soul within Aethershred can manifest and wield Aethershred while in the presence of the Sacrificial Forge, and it attempts to kill those who would destroy it.
In addition to his skillful manipulation of objects, Justin Miller is also known for his mentalism tricks. He can seemingly read people's minds, correctly guessing their thoughts and predicting their actions with uncanny accuracy. This aspect of his performance adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to his shows, making them even more captivating. Miller's magic is not limited to live performances - he has also shared his talent through various outlets, including television appearances and online tutorials. He has been featured on several magic specials and has even created instructional DVDs, allowing aspiring magicians to learn his techniques and incorporate them into their own performances. Justin Miller's magic has captivated audiences worldwide, and his unique style and incredible skill have garnered him a dedicated following. His ability to push the boundaries of traditional magic and create illusions that leave audiences spellbound is what sets him apart from other magicians in the industry. Whether performing on stage or through digital platforms, Miller's magic continues to fascinate and enthrall audiences of all ages..
Reviews for "Justin Miiller: A Magician Ahead of His Time"
1. Jessica - 1 star - I was extremely disappointed with Justin Miller's magic show. It felt like he was just going through the motions without any real enthusiasm or passion. The tricks he performed were predictable and lacked any wow factor. I have seen much better magic shows in the past and this one fell flat. I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining and mind-blowing experience.
2. Alex - 2 stars - Justin Miller's magic show was mediocre at best. The illusions were unimpressive and didn't leave me wondering how he did it. The pacing of the show was slow, and there were several moments where it felt like he was stalling. The overall presentation lacked excitement and failed to engage the audience. I expected much more from a professional magician, but unfortunately, this show didn't deliver.
3. Emily - 1 star - I regret attending Justin Miller's magic show. The tricks performed were old-fashioned and unoriginal, leaving me feeling like I had seen them all before. The show lacked innovation and failed to captivate the audience's attention. The magician lacked charisma and failed to connect with the crowd. I would not recommend wasting your time and money on this lackluster magic performance.
4. Jacob - 2 stars - Justin Miller's magic show was underwhelming. The tricks he performed were predictable, and it was easy to figure out how they were done. The show lacked a sense of mystery and surprise, which is a crucial aspect of magic. Additionally, the magician's stage presence was lacking, and it felt like he was just going through the motions. Overall, it was a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend to others.
5. Sarah - 1 star - Justin Miller's magic show was a major disappointment. The illusions were cliché and lacked any originality. It felt like I was watching a magician from the 90s, without any modern twists or mind-bending tricks. The show also lacked coherence, and it felt like a mishmash of unrelated tricks rather than a well-planned performance. I would not recommend this show to anyone looking for an entertaining and impressive magic experience.