Open Questions for the DM

Which Titan does Verimoss belong to? Virelan (shared knowledge) and Iboraen (dreams) both fit. Does Verimoss actually exist somewhere in the lore, or is it purely fabricated?
Where exactly did Syd grow up? Somewhere in or near the Verdant Forest.
What did Syd witness? The crime that got him arrested — does it connect to a current faction or tyrant?
Who arrested him? Are they still around? Part of the rebellion, or aligned with a tyrant?
Where is the mentor? Alive, dead, or something else?
The prophecies that work too well — Is a Titan actually paying attention?
The numbering — Syd believes in 12 prophets before him. The real number might be much smaller. How deep does the fraud go?

Decisions Made

Silver Tongue (Eloquence): Minimum 10 on Persuasion and Deception checks
Unsettling Words (Eloquence): Bonus action, subtract Bardic Inspiration die from a creature’s next save
Unfailing Inspiration (Eloquence): If Bardic Inspiration roll fails, creature keeps the die
Font of Inspiration: Regain all Bardic Inspiration on short or long rest; can also expend a spell slot to regain one use
Gnomish Cunning: Advantage on INT, WIS, CHA saves
Jack of All Trades: +1 to all non-proficient ability checks
Expertise: 2 skills
Universal Speech (TCoE): 1/long rest, 4 creatures magically understand you for 1 hour
Darkvision: 60 ft.
Rock Gnome: Mending, Prestidigitation cantrips; Tiny Clockwork Devices

Lvl 1 (Wayfarer): Lucky (PHB-2024 201) — 3 Luck Points/long rest
Lvl 4: Inspiring Leader [Charisma] (PHB-2024 204) — +1 CHA. After a short or long rest, give a performance: up to 6 allies within 30 ft. gain 10 temp HP (character level + CHA mod).

Skill	Mod	Notes
Deception	+10	Expertise, minimum 10 (Silver Tongue)
Performance	+7	Proficient
Persuasion	+7	Proficient, minimum 10 (Silver Tongue)
Insight	+7	Proficient
Intimidation	+5
Stealth	+6	Proficient
Sleight of Hand	+4
Passive Insight	17
Passive Perception	12

Rock Gnome Cantrips: Mending, Prestidigitation

Bard Cantrips: Dancing Lights, True Strike, Vicious Mockery

1st Level (4 slots): Cure Wounds, Disguise Self, Dissonant Whispers ✦, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter ✦

2nd Level (3 slots): Aid, Blindness/Deafness ✦, Silence [R]

3rd Level (3 slots): Dispel Magic, Hypnotic Pattern, Mass Healing Word ✦

(✦ = concentration or key combat spell)

Spell Slots: 1st: 4 | 2nd: 3 | 3rd: 3

Silver Tongue = the con mechanically cannot fail on most NPCs. Syd’s minimum Deception is 20.
Inspiring Leader = Syd delivers a campfire prophecy and the party literally feels stronger. The fake divine blessing provides real mechanical benefit.
Disguise Self = change appearance for an hour. The prophet can become anyone. Or make himself look more “prophetic” for the act.
Hypnotic Pattern = 30-ft cube, all sighted creatures charmed and incapacitated. “Behold the light of Verimoss!” (It’s a spell.)
Aid = boost party HP for 8 hours, no concentration. Stacks with Inspiring Leader temp HP for a massive buffer.
Unsettling Words before Tasha’s Hideous Laughter = weaken a save then hit them with a prophecy so absurd they collapse laughing.
Blindness/Deafness = no concentration, lasts 1 minute. “Verimoss has struck you blind for your sins!” (It’s a spell.)
Tiny Clockwork Devices = Syd can make little gadgets with Prestidigitation. “Holy relics” for sale? Props for the act?
Universal Speech = “Verimoss speaks through me in ALL languages!” (It’s a class feature.)