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Performance

Performance

Ability: Charisma

Performance measures your ability to delight an audience with music, dance, acting, storytelling, or some other form of entertainment. It represents artistic talent and stage presence.

Example Uses

  • Act, tell a story, perform music, or dance
  • Entertain a crowd with artistic expression
  • Deliver a compelling speech or presentation
  • Create a memorable artistic performance
  • Capture an audience's attention and emotions

When to Use Performance

The GM might call for a Charisma (Performance) check when you attempt to:

  • Entertain guests at a noble's feast
  • Perform on stage for a paying audience
  • Distract guards with a street performance
  • Deliver an inspiring speech to rally troops
  • Compete in an artistic contest

Difficulty Examples

  • DC 10: A routine performance that meets basic expectations
  • DC 15: An engaging performance that pleases most of the audience
  • DC 20: A memorable performance that creates a lasting impression
  • DC 25: A legendary performance that becomes the stuff of stories