The Grand Carnival: Circus Compendium for 5e

Step Right Up to the Greatest Show in Fantasy Gaming!

Welcome to The Grand Carnival, the ultimate circus supplement that transforms your 5th Edition campaigns into spectacular adventures under the big top! Whether you're seeking death-defying heroics, mysterious wandering performers, or communities bound by supernatural pacts, this comprehensive 122-page guide delivers everything you need to bring the magic and wonder of circus life to your table.

What Awaits Under the Canvas:

Complete Character Options

• 7 New Subclasses - From the reality-bending Stage Magic Wizard to the fate-weaving Fortune Teller Sorcerer
• 8 Rich Backgrounds - Detailed origins like Carnival Barker, Beast Tamer, and Puppeteer with built-in adventure hooks
• 20 Specialized Feats - Master impossible acrobatics, supernatural strength, or crowd command
  
  

Spectacular Magic & Equipment

• 20 New Spells - Create floating balloons, aerial somersaults, and dazzling spotlight beams
• 16 Magic Items - From practical performance enhancers to legendary artifacts of cosmic power
• 4 World-Shaping Artifacts - Including the reality-warping Eternal Big Top and the chaos-inducing Jester's Fractured Crown
• Complete Equipment Packs - Everything from acrobat gear to fire performer safety equipment
  
  

Three Legendary Organizations

• Elyndor's Eternal Revel - Fey-powered performers who blur reality and dreams
• The Whispering Shadows - Shadow-wielding spies hiding behind entertainment
• The Flameheart Carnival - Elemental fire masters dancing on the edge of consumption

Advanced Performance Systems

• Dynamic Audience Reactions - Crowds that respond unpredictably to create memorable moments
• Teamwork Mechanics - Synchronized performances that achieve the impossible through unity
• Mini-Games & Challenges - Tightrope traverses, juggling duels, and beast taming contests

Adventure-Ready Content

• The Weeping Jester - A haunting multi-session adventure hook with multiple resolution paths
• Plot Hooks - From mysterious disappearances to cosmic conspiracies
• 10 Detailed NPCs - Complex characters with hidden agendas and dramatic potential
• Random Generators - Create circus names, performers, and events on the fly

Perfect For:
✓ Players wanting unique, performance-based characters
✓ DMs seeking fresh adventure frameworks and social encounters
✓ Campaigns emphasizing roleplay, community, and moral complexity
✓ Groups who love collaborative storytelling and spectacular moments
✓ Anyone wanting to add wonder and spectacle to their fantasy world

"The show must go on, and with The Grand Carnival, it never has to end!"

Transform your campaign into a world where dreams take center stage, where every performance carries the potential for wonder and danger, and where heroes are forged not just in battle, but under the bright lights of the big top.

Made for the 5th Edition. 122 pages of pure circus magic await!

Step right up - the greatest adventure of your gaming life is about to begin!

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Pages: 122
Format: PDF