More Old Songs for the Shudder Mountains

Originally published April 14th 2024

Banjo Pickin’ Girl (DC 14; 2 minutes): This old song’s power only works its magic if the musician is a woman. Upon a successful performance the musician or a woman of her choosing has an aura of protection about them. Any man who tries to attack them for the next hour suffers a -1d penalty to any attempt to harm her.

Long Journey Home (DC 12; 4 minutes): Upon a successful performance the musician knows exactly what direction their home lies. The musician gains a +2 bonus to Personality check if it is made before a storm rolls in.

Take This Hammer (DC 14; 2 Minutes): The musician and 2+Personality mod listeners gain a +10’ speed bonus if they are escaping imprisonment, but they suffer 1 stamina damage upon escape.

The Fox (DC 12; 2 Minutes): Either the musician or a listener gains the +1d bonus to their next pick pocket check. This increases to a +2d bonus if the would be thief went hungry.

Where Did You Sleep Last Night (DC 13; 4 minutes): The next time the performer or a listener would suffer a decapitation they are miraculously unharmed.

Wild Bill Jones (DC 11; 3 minutes): The old murder ballad brings about both certainty and understanding the weight of your actions. The next attack the singer places is an automatic critical hit, but for the next day their opponents have their crit range increased by +1.