### **Barbarian Subclass: Path of the Blissful Bond** #### **Overview** Barbarians who follow the Path of the Blissful Bond draw strength from their sacred connection to their companions. By forming emotional and physical bonds, they enhance the abilities of their allies, bringing clarity and focus to battle. These barbarians balance their gentle companionship with their ferocity in combat, embodying [[Perserphina]]’s ideals of beauty and strength. --- #### **Subclass Features** **Level 3: Companion’s Grace** - **Companion Bond:** You can form a sacred bond with one creature during a short rest. While bonded, both you and the companion gain the following benefits: - You can sense each other’s emotional state within 60 feet. - The companion adds your proficiency bonus to their attack rolls while within 10 feet of you. - The companion has advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed. - **Ritual of Bliss:** As an action, you can perform a calming ritual, granting your bonded companion temporary hit points equal to your Barbarian level + your Charisma modifier. --- **Level 6: Blissful Presence** Your serene confidence and beauty inspire those around you. While raging: - Your bonded companion gains resistance to one type of damage you are resistant to from your rage. - Allies within 30 feet of you who can see you gain advantage on Wisdom saving throws. --- **Level 10: Strength of the Bond** Your bond deepens, granting you and your companion enhanced focus and power: - When your bonded companion makes an attack, they deal additional damage equal to your Charisma modifier. - If your bonded companion is reduced to 0 hit points within 30 feet of you, you can use your reaction to grant them temporary hit points equal to your Barbarian level, preventing them from falling unconscious. --- **Level 14: Eternal Connection** Your bond transcends physical limits, becoming unbreakable: - You and your bonded companion can telepathically communicate within 120 feet. - If your bonded companion is within 30 feet of you, they gain the benefits of your Rage feature (damage resistance and bonus damage). - If your bonded companion dies, you can spend a long rest performing a sacred ritual to restore them to life with 1 hit point (this feature can only be used once per long rest).