Robert Johnson, “The Crossroads Conjurer”

“Dive into the Soul-Stirring Saga of Robert Johnson: The Crossroads Conjurer Who Traded His Soul for Delta Blues Mastery!”

• Alias: The Crossroads Conjurer
• Gender: Male
• Race: Human (Soul-Bound Wanderer)
• Occupation: Infernal Blues Maestro
• Religion: Entwined with the Devil’s Whispers
• Allies: Shadows of Midnight, Infernal Companions
• Enemies: The Devil’s Debt Collectors, Haunting Echoes of Bargains Unraveled
• Abode/Base of Operations: Moonlit Crossroads, Juke Joints Enveloped in Ephemeral Despair
• Nationality: Delta Nomad
• Languages: The Cryptic Tongue of the Infernal Blues
• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
• Affiliation(s): The Enigmatic Accord of Crossroads Musicians
• Significant Others: The Fading Echoes of a Pact Sealed in the Delta’s Moonlight

In the dim glow of the Mississippi Delta’s moonlit crossroads, a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows – Robert Johnson, the enigmatic bluesman whose fingers dance on guitar strings, conjuring haunting melodies whispered to him by the devil himself. A soul marked by a Faustian pact, Johnson’s every chord is a haunting echo of a bargain struck at the eerie intersection of fate and the infernal.

Fear lurks in the depths of Johnson’s eyes, not of earthly tribulations, but of the otherworldly consequences of a deal etched in infernal ink. His music, a desperate plea to reconcile the soul’s torment, becomes a spectral journey through the veiled realms between salvation and damnation. The devil’s price weighs heavy on his heart, an ever-present specter guiding the melancholic refrains that spill from his lips.

Driven by an insatiable desire for musical mastery, Johnson strums with an intensity that transcends the mortal realm. Each note, a testament to the infernal partnership, carries the dual weight of despair and the desperate pursuit of unparalleled skill. The crossroads, once a mere intersection of dirt roads, now morph into the cosmic stage where Johnson confronts the shadows of his ill-fated pact.

Yet, woven into the fabric of his soul is a glimmer of aspiration – the hope that his infernal talents will immortalize his name in the annals of blues history. Johnson yearns for a legacy that transcends the earthly realm, a testament to the timeless artistry crafted at the cost of his very essence. As he straddles the thin line between redemption and damnation, Robert Johnson’s existence becomes a spectral melody echoing through the haunted corridors of the Delta, leaving an indelible mark on the crossroads of music and the macabre.

Robert Johnson, the Crossroads Conjurer

Medium humanoid (human), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	16 (+3)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	20 (+5)

Skills Arcana +6, Deception +9, Performance +12
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal

Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Infernal Resonance. Robert Johnson’s music is infused with infernal power. When he makes a Charisma (Performance) check, he can add his proficiency bonus twice.

Spectral Chords. Johnson’s guitar attacks are considered magical, and he adds his Charisma modifier to the damage dealt.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Robert fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Devil’s Bargain. Once per day, Robert Johnson can call upon the lingering power of his infernal pact to gain advantage on any saving throw, ability check, or attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack. Robert Johnson makes two attacks with his Spectral Guitar.

• Spectral Guitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 5) magical slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.
• Infernal Lament (Recharge 5-6). Robert Johnson releases a haunting melody, forcing all creatures within 30 feet to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 21 (6d6) psychic damage and is frightened for 1 minute. On a success, the damage is halved, and the creature isn’t frightened.

Reactions

Blueshift Melody. When an enemy misses Robert Johnson with a melee attack, he can use his reaction to play a quick blues riff. The attacker must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of its next turn.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Robert can take a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects:

1. Infernal Veil. Magical darkness spreads from a point of Johnson’s choice within 60 feet of him, creating an area of supernatural gloom. This darkness doesn’t impede his vision.
2. Echoes of the Crossroads. The ground in a 20-foot radius around Johnson becomes difficult terrain as haunting echoes of crossroads decisions whisper through the air.
3. Resonant Chorus. All allies within 30 feet of Johnson gain advantage on their next saving throw.

Equipment

• Spectral Guitar. This enchanted guitar grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls. It resonates with infernal power and requires attunement by a bard.
• Crossroads Talisman. A mysterious talisman that grants Johnson advantage on saving throws against effects that would alter his mind or soul.
• Infernal Attire. Johnson’s suit grants him natural armor, providing an Armor Class of 13.

Notes: This stat block reflects Robert Johnson’s legendary status as a blues musician who supposedly sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads. The abilities and equipment are flavored to capture the essence of his myth and musical legacy. Adjust the Challenge Rating as needed for your campaign.

Currently in the World

In the ethereal glow of a moonlit crossroads, Robert Johnson, the Crossroads Conjurer, stands with a weathered guitar in hand, bathed in the eerie radiance of midnight. His attire is a curious blend of earthly wear and otherworldly resonance—an old, tattered suit woven with spectral threads that seem to shimmer in the ghostly moonlight. The suit, once charcoal black, now carries an otherworldly hue, an ever-shifting blend of midnight blues and haunting purples.

Around him, the crossroads stretch into infinity, a cosmic stage where the veil between the mortal realm and the infernal abyss is thin. The atmosphere is charged with the resonance of Faustian bargains and the haunting echoes of a soul’s tormented pursuit. Wisps of spectral fog meander through the ethereal landscape, weaving an enigmatic dance around Johnson’s worn boots.

His fingers, adorned with spectral rings, dance upon the strings of his guitar, producing a melancholic melody that resonates with the anguish of a soul entwined with infernal chords. Each note seems to conjure the spirits of a thousand crossroads, the eerie sound reverberating through the haunted corridors of music and the macabre.

Johnson’s eyes, once earthly brown, now reflect the cosmic confluence of fate and the abyss—an otherworldly glint that mirrors the timeless artistry crafted at the expense of his very essence. As the Crossroads Conjurer, he stands at the crossroads of redemption and damnation, a spectral nomad whose legacy echoes through the veiled realms, leaving an indelible mark on the Delta’s soul.