D&D 5E Song of Rest stacking question

[the Jester]

So song of rest (2nd level bard feature) seems pretty self-explanatory.

And then two bards in the party hit 2nd together and asked me if they can both use it during short rests, so each pc who heals regains extra hps from both of them. I didn't see anything that says no in the rules, but thought I'd pose it to all of you.

 

[Tormyr]

I don't have a PHB in front of me, but I seem to recall Song of Rest being a magical effect (bards pull magic from the weave through song). In chapter 11(?) it says that magical effects don't stack.

 

[keterys]

Let it happen. It's such a minor thing, lets their characters both function, and it only makes the adventuring day last longer, which is a good thing!

Unless you want to angle for one of them to not play a bard, for other reasons.

 

[Tormyr]

Does Song of Rest work on every short rest or only a few times a day?

 

[keterys]

Only the short rests that you heal (ie, spend a hit die) during.

 

[Piratecat]

I'd definitely let it happen. It's a minor power, and kind of a cool one.

 

[Warmaster Horus]

I'd let it happen. It's not too overpowered and has a drawback in that it requires singing (sort of attracts attention in a dungeon). I can see certain parties bringing orchestras with them, though. :>

 

[Crothian]

Not only should you let it happen but allow then to heal even more HP if they actually sing a restful song.

 

[keterys]

A "restful" song that attracts attention like Metallica's Enter Sandman, say.

 

[Henrix]

You could let them roll two dice and take the best, if you think adding them is too good.