Geinin, a Far Shore: Orochi Chronicles Class Variant
Full Bard alternative designed for the Far Shore but portable to any campaign
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The Geinin is a Far Shore-native alternative to the Bard, centered on performance-based combat, social manipulation, and deep roleplay integration. Designed for long-term campaigns where character identity and narrative consequence matter, it also functions cleanly in one-shots or shorter arcs. Its mechanics are culturally grounded and intentionally support roleplay alongside combat, rather than treating social play as an afterthought.
While the Geinin Influence die will feel familiar to experienced players, the class introduces a distinct progression of abilities that create a fresh tactical and narrative rhythm.
The class includes 3 thematic Academies:
Traveling Geinin Academy: A music-based battlefield controller that uses performance to empower allies and destabilize enemies through sound and presence.
Noh Academy: An illusionist focused on identity, deception, and semi-autonomous mask entities that act as extensions of the performer’s will.
Geisha Academy: A refined social manipulator whose influence reaches beyond combat, shaping political landscapes and interpersonal dynamics with poised, dangerous grace.
These Academies embody performance as weapon, illusion, and social power, granting the Geinin strong replayability and a unique narrative footprint across campaigns.
The class also includes a curated list of Far Shore instruments based on historically rooted designs, reinforcing immersion and cultural cohesion.
Additionally, the Geinin features an expanded class spell list containing exclusive Geinin spells and original Far Shore magic, further separating it from conventional bard design.
What You Get in the ZIP File:
Geinin Class PDF with subclasses, instrument list, class spell list, and a banner illustration featuring two characters from the Far Shore: Orochi Chronicles that are the Geinin class.
New and Altered Spells as well as the Curse and Possession Mechanics PDF
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