D&D 5E Introducing the blessed/cursed tied to money the Midas Class

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Importance to Society

In the realms of Dungeons and Dragons exist those who watch over rare goods and artifacts. Those who distribute rare findings to adventurers and those of high nobility. These individuals have become inflicted with rare abilities and are called Midas. With what is considered a blessing or curse, Midas bring wealth and fortune everywhere they go. Nobles and Kings seek their presence and ask them to dwell inside dungeons and enemy compartments to find treasures and to seek family heirlooms.

Role in Combat

Midas are far from helpless. Despite their lack of combat potential their attunement to money allows them to turn weapons and armor into piles of gold inside and outside of battle. Defeated enemies are also chained and forced to do the bidding of the Midas through magical contracts. They excel in using Simple weapons, medium armor and shields.

Connection to Money

As though a mystery, Midas have a unique connection to money and the value of currency. A connection that is similar to those of blood, many Midas have set out to resolve the mystery of their connection to money. Many Midas have set out to discover if their connection to money was a blessing or curse. Their attunement to money is usually a result of handling a rare artifact that many would believe to be cursed.

Relationship with Adventurers

It is not rare to find Midas hanging out with other types of adventurers to accomplish tasks. Whether it be dealing with local bandits that threaten a settlement or participating in arming the King's troops, Midas are usually seen on the battlefield. Their connection to money usually puts them on speakable terms with Warlocks and Sorcerers. Clerics believe the Midas has been blessed by a god or goddess whereas the Midas argues that a deity is not involved.

Multiclassing into and out of Midas

Ability Score Minimum. As a multiclass character, you must have at least a Charisma score of 13 to take a level in this class, or to take a level in another class if you are already a Midas. Proficiencies Gained. If Midas isn’t your initial class, here are the proficiencies you gain when you take your first level as a Midas:

  • Proficiency with simple weapons
  • Proficiency with Shields
  • Proficiency with Light Armor
The Midas uses gold to empower attacks and abilities to either buff and support its allies, or to devastate its enemies.

 
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