College of Glamour - Mantle of Inspiration movement fluff

[Gardens & Goblins]

Hello.

Long story short: Quick question regarding your fluffly portrayal of the movement component of the College of Glamour ability, 'Mantle of Inspiration'.

Short story long: Making a character, a scruffy, asocial half-elf that's been cursed with great charisma*

Over time they've learnt to control their curse and will be represented, mechanically, as a Bard of the College of Glamour.

Reading through the class, very much enjoying the flavour. However, I'm a little confused over the movement component of Mantle of Inspiration.

I can 'get' that inspiration might make one dodge/duck/weave better, hence the temporary hit points.

However, with regards to the targets using their action to move up to its speed, without provoking attacks of opportunity - what is going on here?

I can pull some fluff out of an orifice as much as the next person and I'm curious to hear your take on what's going on.

How do you/would communicate the effect to a player, in terms of in-game experience? Is the target surfing a wave of inspiration, dancing around/away/wherever? Are they flushed with energy and seeming ninja-like dexterity? What do those not effected experience/witness?



*..think Brian, from Life of Brian. He's not trying to put the charm on but getting all the attention and yes, is rather exasperated about the whole thing.

 

[jaelis]

Can't say it makes a lot of sense to me. Maybe it is that your opponents are distracted for a few moments, time enough for your allies to reposition.

 

[Mistwell]

It says it "enthralls your allies with vigor and speed." So, they momentarily become faster. It's the same dodging ducking and weaving, essentially.

 

[Gardens & Goblins]

It says it "enthralls your allies with vigor and speed." So, they momentarily become faster. It's the same dodging ducking and weaving, essentially.

Good call - so yes, a burst of speed ninja-like speed. And as [MENTION=60210]jaelis[/MENTION] suggests, perhaps the enemy are distracted, at least enough to miss their attacks of opportunity.

I'll mix them - playing it/portraying it as surge of otherworldly energy the energises friends and offset foes.

Thank you good people!