1. Observer (5e Analogue: Divination Wizard / Rogue-Investigator Hybrid)

How Spells Work in 5e

• Spells represent forced perception, not projection

• Divination spells = heightened awareness

• Illusions = noticing falsehoods, not creating them

Mechanical Interpretation

• Detect Magic / Detect Evil: Heightened perception

• See Invisibility / True Seeing: Reality acknowledging observation

• Guidance / Enhance Ability: Micro-adjustments through foresight

Limits & Costs

• Failed saves may impose:

  • Disadvantage on next Wisdom save

  • Short-term madness (DMG)

• Repeated divination increases Moon Attention faster

5e Narrative Ruling

• Observers cannot be surprised by supernatural threats

• But gain disadvantage on fear or psychic effects

2. Executor (5e Analogue: Paladin / Zeal Cleric)

How Spells Work in 5e

• Magic is definition, not energy

• Smite = ontological rejection

• Radiant damage = reality correction

Mechanical Interpretation

• Divine Smite: Target fails to “exist properly”

• Zone of Truth: Imposed certainty

• Protection from Evil: Boundary reinforcement

Limits & Costs

• If an Executor hesitates narratively:

  • DM may remove advantage

  • Smite damage remains but triggers complication

• Doubt can impose temporary loss of Channel Divinity

5e Narrative Ruling

• Executors deal +1 die to supernatural creatures

• But radiant magic escalates Moon Attention heavily

3. Bound Heir (5e Analogue: Sorcerer / Warlock Hybrid)

How Spells Work in 5e

• Spellcasting = inheritance activation

• Sorcery Points = erosion of self

• Pact Magic = borrowed existence

Mechanical Interpretation

• Metamagic: Power overriding restraint

• Warlock Invocations: Manifestation of the bound entity

• Bloodline spells: Unavoidable traits

Limits & Costs

• When using Metamagic or Pact slots:

  • Roll a d20

  • On low result (DM-defined), add complication

• Failed concentration saves worsen NPC reactions

5e Narrative Ruling

• Bound Heirs regain resources faster

• But long rests may introduce narrative changes

4. Mediator (5e Analogue: Bard / Enchantment-Focused Caster)

How Spells Work in 5e

• Magic is leverage, not force

• Enchantment = emotional pressure

• Illusion = narrative framing

Mechanical Interpretation

• Charm Person: Emotional leverage, not mind control

• Suggestion: Exploiting desire

• Calm Emotions: Conflict redirection

Limits & Costs

• Charmed targets remember how they felt

• Each success creates:

  • A debt

  • A rival

  • A suspicion

5e Narrative Ruling

• Mediators gain advantage on social spellcasting

• But repeated use locks or alters NPC routes

5. Occultist (5e Analogue: Wizard / Ritual Caster)

How Spells Work in 5e

• Magic is permission, not command

• Spell slots represent prepared conditions

• Rituals are central

Mechanical Interpretation

• Ritual spells: Primary power source

• Glyphs / Wards: Environmental magic

• Summons: Invitations, not control

Limits & Costs

• Ritual casting may require:

  • HP cost

  • Exhaustion

  • Material sacrifice

• Failed ritual ≠ fizzles → misfires

5e Narrative Ruling

• Occultists gain enhanced ritual effects

• But rushed casting introduces unpredictable outcomes

SPELL FAILURE & COMPLICATION (OPTIONAL RULE)

On a natural 1 while casting:

• Spell still resolves

• DM introduces:

  • Narrative fallout

  • Attention spike

  • Environmental response

Failure is not negation.
It is consequence.

WHY THIS WORKS IN 5e

✔ No math rewritten
✔ No spell lists removed
✔ Familiar classes stay usable
✔ Narrative control is additive
✔ Players feel powerful—but watched