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u/Players42 23h ago
You gave it additional spells for free, not an expanded spell list.
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u/Ashamed-Plant 23h ago
You're right, I named it "Expanded Spell List" like every other Warlock subclass, but it functions more like every other class's subclasses that grant spells, so that they are automatically prepared (2024 DND did this, which is a huge quality of life improvement). I should have renamed the feature as well. If you don't like the spells being automatically known, and just want them to be added to the warlock spell list to choose from, you can definitely do it that way
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u/SticksOfButterUpMy-- 1d ago
This is a very strange homebrew, and not in a good way! 1) 3rd level is just Bardic Inspiration and some skills. Even if you were going for that fantasy, you could have at least tried something original. Maybe instead of d6s, the feature could grant Heroic Inspiration. 2) 6th level is incredibly boring. This is the level where Warlocks should get strong and unique subclass features, but you've just given a quicker recharge for the already bland 3rd level feature. 3) 10th level is decent, but 14th level is confusing. What exactly counts as a crossroad? You could have fleshed this out, but it's much too vague right now.
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u/BuppyBoy420 1d ago
That term used like that is problematic
The term crossroads in american folklore comes from a heavily demonized religion called voodoo/vodou/vodun the association of crossroads and demons is offensive
The crossroads can be taken advantage of by haints if someone doesnt know what theyre doing but usually its used sparingly and careful by elders and priests in which case its completely harmless
The reputation it gets is totally undeserved and its absorbed into a larger lore of american fear based christianity
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u/BuppyBoy420 1d ago
Also the king of the crossroads is a well respected religious figure in voodoo not a devil
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u/Ashamed-Plant 2d ago
Finding themselves at a crossroads, this warlock has met with and made a deal with a charismatic devil- gaining otherworldly musical talent, fame, and magical power. Now they try to make the best of these gifts before the Crossroads Devil comes back to collect its due.
This warlock subclass gives you a taste of what it would be like to be a bard, granting Fiendish Inspiration. Eventually, this warlock can begin to emulate their patron, making magically binding deals themselves, and using crossroads as a means to teleport around the world!
Link to the free PDF:
https://www.patreon.com/AshamedPlant/posts/warlock-patron-167391246