Songbird

The Songbird is the Saint of music, and is depicted as a young man surrounded by a flock of birds. Most often associated with the Artist, he has little political affiliation among the gods and most of the other Saints, and bears no specific grudge against the creatures of the Dark Tapestry.
His main priority is his eternal quest for the Song, an ancient melody said to be the sweetest music known to god or man. In this grand adventure, he has gone to war with Asmodeus and won, succeeded at a trial of riddles from Lao Shu Po, and lasted a full night with Calistria without tiring. But for every mote of power he gains, it is often lost in the continuation of his quest - always keeping him at roughly the same level of cosmic influence.

Blessing of the Songbird

Range: Single Source, All Creatures within 120 ft. radius of Caster
Action: Full-Round
Duration: 1 round
When invoking the Blessing of the Songbird, the caster's throat glows with a golden aura, and a flock of small robins twirls around them in a haze of feathers and song. For the duration of this Blessing somber notes erupt from the caster's mouth, and can be heard by all within range -- even in the void of space.
Good or neutral creatures who hear this musical number are moved to tears, and find mental clarity in even the direst of circumstances. The next d20 they roll is considered a natural 20, and they gain 5 temporary hit points per level. Evil creatures try to scream over the Songbird's voice, but find that their cries fall silent. They immediately take 1d6 sonic damage per level of the caster, and are Stunned for 1 round.
After hearing the Blessing of the Songbird, all mortal music seems somehow hollow, and the wonder it brings is lost. Some may find themselves hungry for something more, known to many as the Song -- an orchestra unending, a choir above the divine. Beware the promise of its legend.

Character Art by Julie Dillon

Divine Classification

Saint

Realm

The Great Beyond

Aligned Organization

Saints

Related Myths

• Song