You don't even need to go into bard. Just take expertise in performance and get instrument proficiency from your background. You're suddenly better at music than an actual bard. The only thing you're missing is the magic. Arcane trickster is an option, but I think magic initiate is probably better. It means you can go into swashbuckler to double down on showing off. With swashbuckler you add Charisma to your initiative, so it'll probably be ~+3 by 6th level. Which means you'll have +9 to your performance, compared to the bard's +8 (assuming the bard has 20 CHA by now). At 11th level the bard has +9 to their performance. But your performance is probably +12, and you can't roll below a 10. That means you'll always have at least a 22 on performance checks, but it could be as high as 32 (a number the bard can't even reach). All of this to say, not all artists are bards. Don't feel tied down to bard if your character is musically inclined , or tied to music if you're a bard (maybe try stories or interpretive dance).
@@The_Crimson_Witch And, well Jack of all trades is one of the best passives in the game... Your rogue will have more initiative, strength, and any charisma based skill that you didn't take proficiency in... So good for a 2 level dip... I just love the first three bard levels man they're the coolest
@@snake698 A two level dip in bard isn't a bad idea, but it isn't necessary to make a good performer. It also delays reliable talent and the swashbuckler's panache. Jack of all trades is a nice passive though. @Explosive Carnage To each their own, but I don't see Bardic Inspiration being worth it. You use a bonus action, which means you don't get Cunning Action (or an offhand attack). It would only be a d6, which isn't bad. But I don't think it's worth both lowering your rogue level and using your bonus actions.
Must say all of you have given me new life between Caleb Johnathan young and now you cami cat all I can say is thanks for pulling me it off a dark place.
IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S UP THANK YOU SOOOO much to cami for making this happen, for writing a song featuring my beloved rogue boy (and getting Caleb Hyles to sing his part??? WHAT!!!) And also a huge thank you for letting me draw the black and white art in this video - I needed some outlet to put all that positive energy! I'M SO IN LOVE WITH THIS AND HOW IT TURNED OUT! Everyone did a wonderful job! A true passion project and a real pleasure to work on
the number of edgy character backstories that this song will help to solidify in music is staggering to think of. its a glorious piece and deserves its praise
From the imagery I'd guess 2 rogues, a warlock of some variety (probably fiend, GOO, or hexblade, not gettin fey or undying vibes there), and some old dude idk
@@silent04_ As a joke, whenever a rogue player can't show up, I simply explain that their character is so stealthy that it's as if they're not even there.
I dm'ed for a party of entirely rogues... oh man. It had the best character's I've ever had the pleasure of playing with, but they took everything down, even my big bad, in less than 3 turns.
@@ratscnaccs7046 if you want combats to last longer you can use more, weaker enemies, maybe even as an ambush after the fight starts. That way they don't have to deal with an overwhelming action economy from the start. You can send them in waves or space them out so movement (especially cunning action choices) become more relevant.
Cami-cat:"I roll a nat 20 on my performance check" Dm: "Okay what song are yo- Wait who is that guy and why is there a band setting up?" edit: Oh wow... 1.2k likes? Thanks guys! i don't think I actually had this many likes before
@@johndobson2674 I've always been confused by this Rogue-Rouge thing. Now I know that a Rouge (=red in french) spills more blood than its counterpart, seems waaaay more logical
Bard: fails performance check. Cami-Cat's rouge: Fine, I'll do it myself. Once again Cami-Cat you've impressed me with D&D music i want to incorporate into my campaigns as a DM!
@@JohnDoe-gg1jn typically no vocals as to distract players focus. There's tons of instrumental music that can fit and enhance gameplay. Though not to say that vocals can work, background chanting can fit well in boss fight or cult type setting. And I'm sure there is some songs that can work based on the situation.
@@JohnDoe-gg1jn I have a speaker I use, or I just use Rythm bot on Discord these days because I can't meet in person. I have a set playlist with a bunch of *instrumental* music for different moods and settings. It seems intimidating to have to put together a whole playlist, but it gets easier as you collect more pieces from youtube, etc. Although I wouldn't recommend using music in public, and as you probably saw above, also don't use music with vocals. It's distracting. Did that help?
-about to go to sleep- "Oh, Cami's got a new song up." Yeah, I'm gonna be up for another hour... Absolute masterpiece, Cami, Caleb, and Nahu. Keep up the great work!
I love this song, it's so moving and emotional, then it's funny when you realize all rogues have tragic backstories, you've inspired me to make a rogue who steals and kills because of his/her/it's amazing or cushy backstory, thinking of using the background noble or inheritor.
I have a rogue who's of the noble background, and boy is it glorious. He's a Tiefling Rogue of noble background. So whenever he's asked about himself, he'll try to dodge the question or give just enough information that they'll stop asking. example: "Where'd you learn your skills?" My rogues reply, "Oh, uh... A special school. Let's go with that." It gives so much greatness to his character, especially since he's always seen acting like a kid as he smiles and makes people do the same too. Ugh, it's just so good! I love my Tiefling Rogue.
My Rogue is more like the charming scoundrel type, with no sad backstory really. I mean he got dissowned by his family, and expelled from a Mage Guild (I play him as a Variant Human, with MAgic Initiate-feat), but he relativelly got through those unharmed. Getting transported to Barovia, while hunted by the Xanathar Guild... well thats an entirelly different story! :D Btw I use the Charlatan background with him, while masquarading as a noble.
I have a teifling rogue as well. I love her! She was raised in a pocket dimension because she is the child of two deities but she was born with no power or immortality so to protect her they had a powerful friend (who happens to be a Lich) raise her along with her own two daughters. Her backstory was created by the DM because I accidentally matched my character to an NPC she was gonna use. Unfortunately when her pocket dimension was attacked she lost her memories and was expelled into the world so she didn’t know who or where she was. Until a zone of truth came along and the party found out she was their deity’s daughter. THAT was fun. Regaining half her memories and meetings the god side of her family she now feels like she is a disgrace child who has brought shame to her family and is desperately fighting on the front lines of the celestial war trying to prove herself. Meanwhile her father is constantly having a heart attack because his youngest and quite possibly favorite child won’t stop running into the front lines. Also her evil grandfather is high-key trying to steal her soul so he cannot use her against her father. It’s a very dysfunctional family xD
@@charliemcfadden5882 so true. I have at least 12 favorite backstories that I've made through the years, and my absolute favorite came from this song, and its edgy as hell.
Got a rogue multiclass in mind. Doctor who moonlights as a serial killer/assassin but targets only the evil and corrupt. Thinking about dipping into mercy monk and possibly alchemist artificer. Might stick to just monk dip or half monk. Reason for the artificer consideration is for the homunculus assistant/nurse. Alchemist is purely for roleplay and healing spells.
This almost reminds me of my first D&D character Captain Jackson. He came from a troubled past, and tried his best to overcome it, but was forced further into darkness by the people who betrayed him. His entire purpose is to finally avenge himself. The best way I can describe him: “I know there’s no peace at he end of this road, but there’s nothing else to do but to walk it.”
“When the world tried to break me” is really resonating with me whilst in the midst of army basic training. Thanks for some great music to listen to between the screaming pushups :)
@@cypher4783 If ten spears are taken to war, and only one is brought back, did war make that spear strong? No. War simply found the spear that wouldn't break.
I could gush about the amazing singing, but I want to first say that the art, both forms, is spectacular! I have been a fan of Cami for a while, but this collab is freaking epic! The art, the music, the soul and heart behind it.... seriously, you guys put together an amazing back story, told thru verse of a bard, of another character. So much is implied by the pictures and the lyrics, never actually told, leaving it for imagination. And trust me, mine is overly active. I would love to see this grow further, and we get to meet sone if the other characters in the party. And seriously, I need to find your music in other mediums for purchase and download.
My dnd party mate: "Hey this song is the perfect theme song for your character" Me: " I'll check it out" *it probably won't fit my character* I watch the video Me: " this fits way too well"
@@gnom_v1948 Rogues aren't the only class that can have a tragic backstory. A Fighter who lost his village in a bandit raid and vows to get revenge on those who took everything from him (or her). A Barbarian who had been captured and sold into slavery and makes it their life goal to escape and kill their captors. A Monk who loses her sister and vows to find her and rescue her from slavery. A Paladin who is forced to break their oath to protect those they love most, and goes on a quest of redemption to regain the favor of their god and ascend to a higher state of power.
Only two words best describe this: ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. Cami, I've been subbed to you for a long while, as far as the old Undertale days. And let me tell you, it's been an absolute pleasure, watching you grow throughout the years, seeing you hone your voice, your art, and even bring part of some of my favorite collabs to date! This song, was really something Special. Telling the tale of two rogues, laying out their personalities and views... it was handled seamlessly! This may have take a long time to make, but the final entry came out as something magnificent, and truly worthy of being your 100k marker. Here's to you Cami! I hope you keep growing, and keep singing!
DM: *looks at the rogue* Why do you have a guitar? (I forgot you had the entertainer background.) Still-- *drums start* DM: Wha--where are those drums coming from? Rogue: You know what I'm about to do...
I cried listening to this yesterday, because both Rogues reminded me of the main character in my fantasy pilot, 'Foresworn'. Those two verses, "I was made for one purpose; I have always known I'm worthless" encapsulated her psychology so perfectly that I was already misting up; and then you punched my heart in the face with "but all the sins I've committed can't be ignored". SPOILERS: (Some people like stories, some don't, I'm just...contextualizing what I felt, so, I hope this isn't just TMI.) My protagonist murders her mother by minute 8 of the first episode...there's a lot more to the story, but that is the moment that defines her the most. By the end of the pilot, she nearly gets her father executed and only saves him, her remaining parent, by enslaving herself to the High King. Thank you...for helping me understand my characters more, by giving them another voice. Thank you so much!
@@lycanbloodborn4202 You can read it here, for now. www.fanfiction.net/s/13402199/1/Ulathovil It's also on Wattpad. I'm working on chapter 3 rn, but I'm a bit late with its release. Hit a bit of a block. Edit: just remembered there's more than one writer and that might not have been meant for me. There's mine if you want to see it.
Cami... you music is MAGICAL... I love the melody and the fact that you didn't make this a 'happy' song. It is about survival, it is about moving forward despite the road being a dark one... it is a perfect song for rogues and I love every second of it...
This is absolutely fantastic, truly master class. But I want to bring attention to the black and white art after the glass shatters 2:04 . The images flashing on the glass shards in time with the piano (at least I think it is piano lol) is what solidified the quality of this to me. Props to Hragon, Tre, and Nahu. It is the little details that scream quality and passion. And this has it in spades. Edit: Props to Moke the editor, thank you for pointing that out Hragon. All the props to all the people lol.
I'm so happy you noticed that! I listened to this song many times because, well, I love it but also to pick out places where the art could visually complement the music and I really liked how the little "chimes" stood out in that segment. I worked very closely with the editor, Moke, who deserves a lot of credit too for making stuff like that a reality! It's really awesome to see details like that appreciated! :)
Congratulations on 100k! I remember when I first started following you, I was excited to see where you'd end up going. You clearly had the talent, but hadn't really been discovered yet. I figured I was in for an exciting journey, getting to watch someone really grow and take off. So far I've been proven right, and can't wait to see what's coming next!
A) Holy shit this was awesome. B) Favourite bit: It doesn’t matter if you think I can become a better man It doesn’t change the nothing of a human being that I’ve been I’ve lost so much of my life I don’t think I’ll ever feel complete And all the world has done is take everything that I love from me Could really feel the pain in Calebs voice, especially in the third line. C) Yeah im gonna want to see beckstories for these characters. Are there anywhere? Edit: This song gets better and better the more I relisten.
That's why everyone should love D&D. It brings up so much character, so much depth. Doin a fully fledged campaign makes you go on years and years (sometimes real life years) of journey, battles, feelings... I don't think there's a way to describe it with words, but perhaps this musical masterpiece gets a little closer to what I mean. My compliments to you and Caleb, this gave me chills that still aren't gone after finishing this comment.
hragonart's art is just so Cinematic!! And the music & vocals are just amazing!!! I've been following hragonart's twitter for awhile now and I love everything I see with Zero and Noella seems Super cool too
Cami, Nahu, and Caleb walk into a tavern. Nat 20 on Performance. Every rogue starts jamming out And big congrats on hitting 100k! You've earned it with your amazing songs and covers! Keep up the awesome work, I'll be looking forward to the next one!
You had to. You had to go and drop another banger song! I just joined the mass of subscribers a few days ago and I've been trying to catch up with everything you've put out. This more than secures my resolve that D&D has become a permanent part of my life and I will not let go of it. Maybe some people think it's weird and nerdy. So what if it is? I guess I'll just be "roughing it up like a rogue." We're not doing that again because I don't play it nearly as well as you. Anyways, you and a few other creators have inspired me to try to throw my own D&D stories, creations, tips, and whatever up here on UA-cam as well. You inspire me. You're original songs inspired me to start writing my own. So thank you! I know I haven't been a long time fan, but damn it, I wish I had seen this channel much much earlier!
Rouge and bard becomea parent'd. Children:"How did you know mom was the one." Bard:"Well, believe or not. We had met in a party." Rougue gets the bands ready and nods to Bard.Children looks confused and wonder where the music comes from. Bard:"Well, my lovely kids your going to love this song."
Do you mind if I use this song as a basis for one of my campaign's NPCs, but instead of a rogue it is for an immortal Paladin cursed by the gods for his sins?
I think this is an awesome video to have come out after 100k subs! Seeing your work grow and change and become better even within the past year has been such a blast. Thanks to all who have come on this journey with me, and thank you Cami-Cat for sharing your great work! Keep doing these collabs, I am a big fan.
I kinda want a song for all of the classes now. I'd imagine a Barbarian or a Druid having what sounds like a tribal drumbeat, while the Artificer has the sounds of a steampunk backdrop or maybe an urban orchestra (like trash cans and breaking glass)
This was awesome. All of you did an amazing job. Also, it's so cool to see two of my favorite singers and one of my favorite artists all working together. It's an amazing community.
That's what Daybreak is!, it's not a totally happy or sad song, it fluctuates in it's feelings and depending on your mood, it can be whatever you want it to be, to me, it's melancholy, and nostalgia
I’m still listening to this and watching the video a year after it was posted. Amazing. Probably my hundredth time watching the video. Thanks for making such amazing music Cami
Me, sees that Cami has uploaded a new song: Okay, very nice, I love her voice feat. Caleb Hyles: WTF FOR REAL, THIS IS GOLD, PLS MORE OF THIS, YOU TWO ARE ROCKIN' THIS.
I always love playing the rogue in D&D cause Barbarian are supernaturally tough, Fighters got that amazing swordplay, Monks got Spiritual energy, caster have magic that can alter reality. A rogue got a Blade and puts everything they can into a single strike "Sneak attack" they can't alter the fabric of the universe, nor tank a meteor like its nothing, or swing a blade at the speed of sound...
Holy crap, this was so good I immediately shared it with every group I know. Not only the music (which is top notch as always) but that glorious artwork that just adds to the lyrics. I'm in awe
This was the first times I've seen one of your posts and I really enjoyed it. But now I want to know the back story to the protagonists of the song. Excellent work guys
so, I put this on at work to pass the time, right? And happened to glance back at my phone screen during the song. And I swear to god Hragon’s art made my jaw fucking drop. I have *never* seen such striking, wonderfully-used artwork in a lyric vid. Holy shit.
Where the heck did this awesomeness come from?! I mean, I loved your music already but I didn't know I could love it anymore than I already had! This song is freaking awesome and is, in my opinion, your best song to date. You sound like you were really enjoying yourself in it! Keep doing what you love and never hold back!
Omg everything about this is so beautiful! From the heart-wrenching lyrics to the powerful vocals, the beautiful and evocative drawings and the smooth animation between them, just _thise instrumentals oh my goooooh_ please keep being like this everyone
Everyone else’s Rouge: I’m a thief who steals shit My Rouge: Nothing is true, everything is permitted, we work in the dark to serve the light, WE ARE ASSASSINS!
Cami, you continue to amaze me with your dnd inspired songs. The story of this song is great, and it fits very well with two characters that me and a friend play in one our campaigns. Both were tossed aside early in their lives and pegged to be the bad guys, and even became the bad guys. My character, a merchant and head of a crime syndicate, was responsible for poisoning and killing an entire district of a city. Through a redemption arc that's still going, he has rose to become a confidante of the new queen of that city - but he knows that when everything is over that someone is going to come for him. Thank you, Cami. For making me smile and cry as soon as I wake up. ; u ;
I've been eagerly awaiting the newest release after the ever lovely tiefling bard and the catchy shanties, but this... This blew me away. From the animation, to the wonderful instrument accompanists, to the fantastic cadences and harmonies, and I just... I am so happy. This is a fantastic work of art, and I look forward to next glorious masterpiece. Until then, keep on roughing it.
Thank you for making this video I relate to this song on so many levels thank you again please keep going I look forward to seeing more on your channels
Holy crap that was so good It hit me a bit hard because my last Rogue was a guy who was kidnapped as a kid and forced to be a pirate, and when he met the party he was trying to become a better person The beginning really reminded me of that story
Every time I listen to one of these dnd inspired songs it makes me want to watch the story the characters are involved in like a twitch stream or podcast.
This is the end of an anime where the two assassins that were double agents finally stands up to their master as the rest of the party lies broken and beaten.
-gets done with work annoyed and sees cami post a song- -listens and really enjoys the song while walking home- Yall are amazing singing and art wise and please, keep up the amazing work😁
I think this is a new favorite for me. I didn't comment at first, but the first day it came out I literally had this alone on loop for hours. I absolutely love it.
OMG CAMI, CALEB THIS SONG IS FREAKING MAGNIFICENT. Also all of these dnd covers have made me really want to play a dnd campaign/game. Whether that maybe a good thing or not, keep up the astonishing work, both of you!
Omg this is amazing. The art and music are phenomenal and yours and Celb voice are thrilling, giving me chills. You all are ridiculously talented and done outstanding works of art.
Honestly seeing this today and you just...this is brilliant and you've made me want to make a D&D character not for a campaign but for an actual *story* that I want to write, and this was just beautiful, I loved the vocals and the arrangement and just HNNNGH LOVE IT
When the Rogue multiclasses into bard, he sings his own theme.... and boy, IS IT GLORIOUS!
Actually did that once in the campaign no healer I the rogue had charisma go Bard in literally Ruling the world
You don't even need to go into bard. Just take expertise in performance and get instrument proficiency from your background. You're suddenly better at music than an actual bard. The only thing you're missing is the magic. Arcane trickster is an option, but I think magic initiate is probably better. It means you can go into swashbuckler to double down on showing off.
With swashbuckler you add Charisma to your initiative, so it'll probably be ~+3 by 6th level. Which means you'll have +9 to your performance, compared to the bard's +8 (assuming the bard has 20 CHA by now). At 11th level the bard has +9 to their performance. But your performance is probably +12, and you can't roll below a 10. That means you'll always have at least a 22 on performance checks, but it could be as high as 32 (a number the bard can't even reach).
All of this to say, not all artists are bards. Don't feel tied down to bard if your character is musically inclined , or tied to music if you're a bard (maybe try stories or interpretive dance).
@@onyxtay7246 Yeah but Bardic Inspiration is worth the dip.
@@The_Crimson_Witch And, well Jack of all trades is one of the best passives in the game... Your rogue will have more initiative, strength, and any charisma based skill that you didn't take proficiency in... So good for a 2 level dip... I just love the first three bard levels man they're the coolest
@@snake698 A two level dip in bard isn't a bad idea, but it isn't necessary to make a good performer. It also delays reliable talent and the swashbuckler's panache. Jack of all trades is a nice passive though.
@Explosive Carnage To each their own, but I don't see Bardic Inspiration being worth it. You use a bonus action, which means you don't get Cunning Action (or an offhand attack). It would only be a d6, which isn't bad. But I don't think it's worth both lowering your rogue level and using your bonus actions.
What an absolute banger, sis. It's a thrill to be a part of such a realized project ♥
Same here Caleb, you killed it man!
Thank you for hopping on board! It was an absolute delight and pleasure!! 8'D
Got so excited I didn't see your name Caleb but I recognized your voice instantly. Great job 🙂
Must say all of you have given me new life between Caleb Johnathan young and now you cami cat all I can say is thanks for pulling me it off a dark place.
@@Grixis_Teller_of_Tales You were a part of that too, Kevin ♥
IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S UP
THANK YOU SOOOO much to cami for making this happen, for writing a song featuring my beloved rogue boy (and getting Caleb Hyles to sing his part??? WHAT!!!)
And also a huge thank you for letting me draw the black and white art in this video - I needed some outlet to put all that positive energy! I'M SO IN LOVE WITH THIS AND HOW IT TURNED OUT! Everyone did a wonderful job! A true passion project and a real pleasure to work on
Woo!
Amazing tale my dude! It is great! Not to say I feel connected as the owner of a sad tiefling rouge.
Could you tell us more about your rouge boi?
@@Thatoneguy5564 I talk about him quite a bit on twitter! Cami put the credits/links in the video/description :)
The art was so dang pretttttyyyy 😭
the number of edgy character backstories that this song will help to solidify in music is staggering to think of. its a glorious piece and deserves its praise
It solidified like 3 for me
Lmao, I'm using more than one of these dnd songs for oc animatic and story inspiration myself 😂
You were made for only one purpose, to bE THE BEST THERE IS!
This made me think about what if the character was aware of their nature as a protagonist and the their potential to reach the peak.
Is this a reference to shoto todoroki from MHA?
@@ArmegeddonCraft or to Ash Ketchum.
Like no one ever was!
I feel like this song came from a party of three rogues, and now I desperately want to see that in action.
Mr_Meow76 I’m in a party where I and 2 other members are rogues
From the imagery I'd guess 2 rogues, a warlock of some variety (probably fiend, GOO, or hexblade, not gettin fey or undying vibes there), and some old dude idk
@@silent04_ As a joke, whenever a rogue player can't show up, I simply explain that their character is so stealthy that it's as if they're not even there.
I dm'ed for a party of entirely rogues... oh man. It had the best character's I've ever had the pleasure of playing with, but they took everything down, even my big bad, in less than 3 turns.
@@ratscnaccs7046 if you want combats to last longer you can use more, weaker enemies, maybe even as an ambush after the fight starts. That way they don't have to deal with an overwhelming action economy from the start. You can send them in waves or space them out so movement (especially cunning action choices) become more relevant.
Ah yes, Rogue, for those players that want that Sweet Sweet Edge.
In all seriousness, this is awesome!
My rogue is actually a happy sassy girl, you dont have to make a edgy rogue lol
@@angerskarin9222 I'm referencing JoCat's Crap Guide to Rogues. Well aware that rogues don't _have_ to be angsty edgelords with a tragic backstory.
@@timh.6872 Ah I see you're another person that listens to the crap guides as well.
Forget “Is that a JoJo reference?”, “Is that a JoCat reference?” Is the new cool thing to say.
Normally it is mine enemies that get the sweet sweet edge.. Of my sword that is.
This just gave me 4 more character ideas for a Rogue
And I love it.
this gave me 4 plot npcs for my campaign :)
@@martenliam1322 that will likely get merced by the rogue
My Rouge is a mimic who got some armor and a cloak stuck to himself while he was disguised as a Mannequin :)
Cami: posts new dnd song
Me: oof the tiefling is bout to drop fire
Cami: :) •rouge music blasts•
Me: ._. This is good too
I was expecting sassy tiefling bard, but got rockin' rogues instead. Cami never fails to surprise.
Got you with that sneak attack, I see.
Am I the only one who feels like this would be a part of dnd inspired musical
Ah yes, red music
YES PlZ
Cami-cat:"I roll a nat 20 on my performance check"
Dm: "Okay what song are yo- Wait who is that guy and why is there a band setting up?"
edit: Oh wow... 1.2k likes? Thanks guys! i don't think I actually had this many likes before
I would honestly love to see that
I SAID I rolled a NAT 20
@@olorinmagus4479 DID I STUTTER
Rule of cool so you dont ask why
wait why are we on a boat now ohhhhhh how are what ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ohhhh ohh oh wow
Rouges of all backgrounds,
Please rise for your national Anthem!
(Or assassinate that plot-important NPC over there, that's cool, too.)
I mean yeah, why pick Rouge if you're not gonna be the party's resident professional murder hobo.
@@johndobson2674 my new favorite description of a rouge
@@johndobson2674 I've always been confused by this Rogue-Rouge thing. Now I know that a Rouge (=red in french) spills more blood than its counterpart, seems waaaay more logical
John Dobson I am the murder hobo but I’m a wizard
@@AnAutistArtist Just Fireball.
Bard: fails performance check.
Cami-Cat's rouge: Fine, I'll do it myself.
Once again Cami-Cat you've impressed me with D&D music i want to incorporate into my campaigns as a DM!
Imagine making your players listen to this mid game.
Please don’t do that.
Commander Blox
I can’t really blame your party lol
how do you go about integrating music?
@@JohnDoe-gg1jn typically no vocals as to distract players focus. There's tons of instrumental music that can fit and enhance gameplay. Though not to say that vocals can work, background chanting can fit well in boss fight or cult type setting. And I'm sure there is some songs that can work based on the situation.
@@JohnDoe-gg1jn I have a speaker I use, or I just use Rythm bot on Discord these days because I can't meet in person. I have a set playlist with a bunch of *instrumental* music for different moods and settings. It seems intimidating to have to put together a whole playlist, but it gets easier as you collect more pieces from youtube, etc.
Although I wouldn't recommend using music in public, and as you probably saw above, also don't use music with vocals. It's distracting.
Did that help?
Daybreak is the name of a very infamous battle in our group.
So. Many. Vampire Spawns....
Thankfully we managed to survive until, well, daybreak.
-about to go to sleep- "Oh, Cami's got a new song up."
Yeah, I'm gonna be up for another hour...
Absolute masterpiece, Cami, Caleb, and Nahu. Keep up the great work!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I love this song, it's so moving and emotional, then it's funny when you realize all rogues have tragic backstories, you've inspired me to make a rogue who steals and kills because of his/her/it's amazing or cushy backstory, thinking of using the background noble or inheritor.
have a like because you're one of the few people to spell Rogue correctly.
I have a rogue who's of the noble background, and boy is it glorious. He's a Tiefling Rogue of noble background. So whenever he's asked about himself, he'll try to dodge the question or give just enough information that they'll stop asking.
example:
"Where'd you learn your skills?"
My rogues reply, "Oh, uh... A special school. Let's go with that."
It gives so much greatness to his character, especially since he's always seen acting like a kid as he smiles and makes people do the same too. Ugh, it's just so good! I love my Tiefling Rogue.
My Rogue is more like the charming scoundrel type, with no sad backstory really.
I mean he got dissowned by his family, and expelled from a Mage Guild (I play him as a Variant Human, with MAgic Initiate-feat), but he relativelly got through those unharmed.
Getting transported to Barovia, while hunted by the Xanathar Guild... well thats an entirelly different story! :D
Btw I use the Charlatan background with him, while masquarading as a noble.
I have a teifling rogue as well. I love her! She was raised in a pocket dimension because she is the child of two deities but she was born with no power or immortality so to protect her they had a powerful friend (who happens to be a Lich) raise her along with her own two daughters. Her backstory was created by the DM because I accidentally matched my character to an NPC she was gonna use. Unfortunately when her pocket dimension was attacked she lost her memories and was expelled into the world so she didn’t know who or where she was. Until a zone of truth came along and the party found out she was their deity’s daughter. THAT was fun. Regaining half her memories and meetings the god side of her family she now feels like she is a disgrace child who has brought shame to her family and is desperately fighting on the front lines of the celestial war trying to prove herself. Meanwhile her father is constantly having a heart attack because his youngest and quite possibly favorite child won’t stop running into the front lines. Also her evil grandfather is high-key trying to steal her soul so he cannot use her against her father. It’s a very dysfunctional family xD
@@rukianikole8176 You have no idea how similar that is to my Rogue. My rogue also has weird diety stuff going on and family issues.
Okay, this is an absolutely gorgeous piece-
But I got to be careful not to cut myself on all this EDGE
That sweet, sweet E D G E
I describe this song to my friends as the song that says "If you're gonna have an edgy character backstory, do it right"
@@charliemcfadden5882 so true. I have at least 12 favorite backstories that I've made through the years, and my absolute favorite came from this song, and its edgy as hell.
Glorious. The simple orchestratic sadness turning into heart-melted metal is something else, well done.
reminds me of one of the more famoues homestuck pieces cant remeber which
Your profile pic makes your comment all the better
Thank you, you have no idea how much work went into this song!
@@NahuPyrope
I've never even played a rogue but tHIS MAKES ME WANT TO
i think you mean a bard rogue multiclass
Right there with you man
Got a rogue multiclass in mind. Doctor who moonlights as a serial killer/assassin but targets only the evil and corrupt. Thinking about dipping into mercy monk and possibly alchemist artificer. Might stick to just monk dip or half monk. Reason for the artificer consideration is for the homunculus assistant/nurse. Alchemist is purely for roleplay and healing spells.
The DM: is speechless...
The bard: Wanna see me do it again?
That conversation tastes very differently depending on the context
@@akrinornoname2769 exactly
I was gonna say roll performance but now that the banger is out roll intimidation
This almost reminds me of my first D&D character Captain Jackson. He came from a troubled past, and tried his best to overcome it, but was forced further into darkness by the people who betrayed him. His entire purpose is to finally avenge himself. The best way I can describe him: “I know there’s no peace at he end of this road, but there’s nothing else to do but to walk it.”
“When the world tried to break me” is really resonating with me whilst in the midst of army basic training. Thanks for some great music to listen to between the screaming pushups :)
Remember above all the steel of swords are only forged in hardship.
@@cypher4783 If ten spears are taken to war, and only one is brought back, did war make that spear strong? No. War simply found the spear that wouldn't break.
A diamond is forged under pressure
I could gush about the amazing singing, but I want to first say that the art, both forms, is spectacular! I have been a fan of Cami for a while, but this collab is freaking epic! The art, the music, the soul and heart behind it.... seriously, you guys put together an amazing back story, told thru verse of a bard, of another character. So much is implied by the pictures and the lyrics, never actually told, leaving it for imagination. And trust me, mine is overly active. I would love to see this grow further, and we get to meet sone if the other characters in the party.
And seriously, I need to find your music in other mediums for purchase and download.
My dnd party mate: "Hey this song is the perfect theme song for your character"
Me: " I'll check it out" *it probably won't fit my character*
I watch the video
Me: " this fits way too well"
Edge as Fuck
Pov: You made a rogue in dnd
@@gnom_v1948 Rogues aren't the only class that can have a tragic backstory. A Fighter who lost his village in a bandit raid and vows to get revenge on those who took everything from him (or her). A Barbarian who had been captured and sold into slavery and makes it their life goal to escape and kill their captors. A Monk who loses her sister and vows to find her and rescue her from slavery. A Paladin who is forced to break their oath to protect those they love most, and goes on a quest of redemption to regain the favor of their god and ascend to a higher state of power.
Only two words best describe this: ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. Cami, I've been subbed to you for a long while, as far as the old Undertale days. And let me tell you, it's been an absolute pleasure, watching you grow throughout the years, seeing you hone your voice, your art, and even bring part of some of my favorite collabs to date!
This song, was really something Special. Telling the tale of two rogues, laying out their personalities and views... it was handled seamlessly! This may have take a long time to make, but the final entry came out as something magnificent, and truly worthy of being your 100k marker.
Here's to you Cami! I hope you keep growing, and keep singing!
DM: *looks at the rogue*
Why do you have a guitar? (I forgot you had the entertainer background.) Still--
*drums start*
DM: Wha--where are those drums coming from?
Rogue: You know what I'm about to do...
I cried listening to this yesterday, because both Rogues reminded me of the main character in my fantasy pilot, 'Foresworn'.
Those two verses, "I was made for one purpose; I have always known I'm worthless" encapsulated her psychology so perfectly that I was already misting up; and then you punched my heart in the face with "but all the sins I've committed can't be ignored".
SPOILERS:
(Some people like stories, some don't, I'm just...contextualizing what I felt, so, I hope this isn't just TMI.)
My protagonist murders her mother by minute 8 of the first episode...there's a lot more to the story, but that is the moment that defines her the most. By the end of the pilot, she nearly gets her father executed and only saves him, her remaining parent, by enslaving herself to the High King.
Thank you...for helping me understand my characters more, by giving them another voice. Thank you so much!
As a man who usually mains rogues or assassins in many games, this certainly does put a smile on my face
Playing a Lurker Warlock Hill Billy named Cotton soon.
His patron Tsathoggua gives him a Toad familiar.
2:13 why does this feel like an anime opening?
It's the vibes bro, it's vibing like craaaazy! And I love it!
Because it should be!
God damn I didnt see it before but now I totally do xD
Video: Has lyrics and the word Rogue written out on screen
Comments: ROUGE
This feels like a song of hope, a song of redemption, a song of second chances, a song *of Justice*
Jonathan, Caleb, Cami, Tre and Nahu. The perfect Squad.
Woohoo! I am loving the D&D songs Cami. Nice to listen to while writing my D&D inspired book
hey when you finish your book mind if you send me a copy
I'm not the only one! We shall rise.
Can I get a signed copy of said book?
@@lycanbloodborn4202 You can read it here, for now. www.fanfiction.net/s/13402199/1/Ulathovil
It's also on Wattpad. I'm working on chapter 3 rn, but I'm a bit late with its release. Hit a bit of a block.
Edit: just remembered there's more than one writer and that might not have been meant for me. There's mine if you want to see it.
Cami... you music is MAGICAL... I love the melody and the fact that you didn't make this a 'happy' song. It is about survival, it is about moving forward despite the road being a dark one... it is a perfect song for rogues and I love every second of it...
This is absolutely fantastic, truly master class. But I want to bring attention to the black and white art after the glass shatters 2:04 . The images flashing on the glass shards in time with the piano (at least I think it is piano lol) is what solidified the quality of this to me. Props to Hragon, Tre, and Nahu. It is the little details that scream quality and passion. And this has it in spades.
Edit: Props to Moke the editor, thank you for pointing that out Hragon. All the props to all the people lol.
I'm so happy you noticed that! I listened to this song many times because, well, I love it but also to pick out places where the art could visually complement the music and I really liked how the little "chimes" stood out in that segment. I worked very closely with the editor, Moke, who deserves a lot of credit too for making stuff like that a reality! It's really awesome to see details like that appreciated! :)
It is a heavy bitcrushed piano so you got it right!, the editors did such an amazing job, everyone did♡
Congratulations on 100k!
I remember when I first started following you, I was excited to see where you'd end up going. You clearly had the talent, but hadn't really been discovered yet. I figured I was in for an exciting journey, getting to watch someone really grow and take off. So far I've been proven right, and can't wait to see what's coming next!
"Life happens wherever you are" -Uncle Iroh.
Felt like a good quote here.
A) Holy shit this was awesome.
B) Favourite bit:
It doesn’t matter if you think I can become a better man
It doesn’t change the nothing of a human being that I’ve been
I’ve lost so much of my life I don’t think I’ll ever feel complete
And all the world has done is take everything that I love from me
Could really feel the pain in Calebs voice, especially in the third line.
C) Yeah im gonna want to see beckstories for these characters. Are there anywhere?
Edit: This song gets better and better the more I relisten.
That's why everyone should love D&D. It brings up so much character, so much depth. Doin a fully fledged campaign makes you go on years and years (sometimes real life years) of journey, battles, feelings... I don't think there's a way to describe it with words, but perhaps this musical masterpiece gets a little closer to what I mean.
My compliments to you and Caleb, this gave me chills that still aren't gone after finishing this comment.
hragonart's art is just so Cinematic!! And the music & vocals are just amazing!!! I've been following hragonart's twitter for awhile now and I love everything I see with Zero and Noella seems Super cool too
Thank you!
Holly mother of all things good this is AMAZING!!
The art.
The instrumental.
The singing.
Just.
Wow.
It can only get better from here. 10/10
Indeed, everyone did such an amazing job!!♡
This is already a bop!
Cami, Nahu, and Caleb walk into a tavern. Nat 20 on Performance. Every rogue starts jamming out
And big congrats on hitting 100k! You've earned it with your amazing songs and covers! Keep up the awesome work, I'll be looking forward to the next one!
*Enters the tavern, coughs, pulls up guitar and rolls a nat 20*
LETS JAM MY BROTHERS
Great choice of Caleb Hyles! He’s one of my favorite singers on UA-cam. His Disney prince style fits perfectly in this song
Daaaaaaaamn this is toppest of top tier! Amazing work all of yall! 🔥
man "I'll just keep roughing it up like a rogue" is just such a great lyric.
This song is so great just makes me want to delve into their stories
You had to. You had to go and drop another banger song! I just joined the mass of subscribers a few days ago and I've been trying to catch up with everything you've put out. This more than secures my resolve that D&D has become a permanent part of my life and I will not let go of it. Maybe some people think it's weird and nerdy. So what if it is? I guess I'll just be "roughing it up like a rogue."
We're not doing that again because I don't play it nearly as well as you.
Anyways, you and a few other creators have inspired me to try to throw my own D&D stories, creations, tips, and whatever up here on UA-cam as well. You inspire me. You're original songs inspired me to start writing my own. So thank you! I know I haven't been a long time fan, but damn it, I wish I had seen this channel much much earlier!
Rouge and bard becomea parent'd.
Children:"How did you know mom was the one."
Bard:"Well, believe or not. We had met in a party."
Rougue gets the bands ready and nods to Bard.Children looks confused and wonder where the music comes from.
Bard:"Well, my lovely kids your going to love this song."
HOLY SHIT ITS THE BROGUES! This is so amazing! Props to everyone involved and congrats on the 100K Cami!
Do you mind if I use this song as a basis for one of my campaign's NPCs, but instead of a rogue it is for an immortal Paladin cursed by the gods for his sins?
I think this is an awesome video to have come out after 100k subs! Seeing your work grow and change and become better even within the past year has been such a blast. Thanks to all who have come on this journey with me, and thank you Cami-Cat for sharing your great work! Keep doing these collabs, I am a big fan.
It's got that RWBY feel to it! I love it!
I kinda want a song for all of the classes now. I'd imagine a Barbarian or a Druid having what sounds like a tribal drumbeat, while the Artificer has the sounds of a steampunk backdrop or maybe an urban orchestra (like trash cans and breaking glass)
This was awesome. All of you did an amazing job. Also, it's so cool to see two of my favorite singers and one of my favorite artists all working together. It's an amazing community.
That's what Daybreak is!, it's not a totally happy or sad song, it fluctuates in it's feelings and depending on your mood, it can be whatever you want it to be, to me, it's melancholy, and nostalgia
I’m still listening to this and watching the video a year after it was posted. Amazing. Probably my hundredth time watching the video. Thanks for making such amazing music Cami
Me, sees that Cami has uploaded a new song: Okay, very nice, I love her voice
feat. Caleb Hyles: WTF FOR REAL, THIS IS GOLD, PLS MORE OF THIS, YOU TWO ARE ROCKIN' THIS.
I always love playing the rogue in D&D cause Barbarian are supernaturally tough, Fighters got that amazing swordplay, Monks got Spiritual energy, caster have magic that can alter reality.
A rogue got a Blade and puts everything they can into a single strike "Sneak attack" they can't alter the fabric of the universe, nor tank a meteor like its nothing, or swing a blade at the speed of sound...
Holy crap, this was so good I immediately shared it with every group I know.
Not only the music (which is top notch as always) but that glorious artwork that just adds to the lyrics. I'm in awe
Thank you!
This was the first times I've seen one of your posts and I really enjoyed it. But now I want to know the back story to the protagonists of the song. Excellent work guys
Now all we need is a cleric/paladin hymn, fighter metal, and a spell caster rap and we’ve got the start of a DnD musical.
And many a Rogues were made this day.
so, I put this on at work to pass the time, right? And happened to glance back at my phone screen during the song. And I swear to god Hragon’s art made my jaw fucking drop. I have *never* seen such striking, wonderfully-used artwork in a lyric vid. Holy shit.
Ahh thanks so much!!! This was a real passion project for me to draw for so I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Character concept, a happy go lucky rogue with the literally darkest past.
God that guitar solo
On point
Thank you♡♡♡♡, I put a bit of time in composing it to fit just right!♡
Where the heck did this awesomeness come from?! I mean, I loved your music already but I didn't know I could love it anymore than I already had! This song is freaking awesome and is, in my opinion, your best song to date. You sound like you were really enjoying yourself in it! Keep doing what you love and never hold back!
Always Excited to see Cami-Cat update, I found her channel from The Assembly Song and haven't been able to get enough since!
2:21 OOOOOOOOO THE CHILLSSSSS SSSOOO GGOOOD!!!
I'm running a Shadow Fey Cavalier from the Winter Court and this song fits way too well
Omg everything about this is so beautiful! From the heart-wrenching lyrics to the powerful vocals, the beautiful and evocative drawings and the smooth animation between them, just _thise instrumentals oh my goooooh_ please keep being like this everyone
Hahahah, thaank youuuu♡~
Everyone else’s Rouge: I’m a thief who steals shit
My Rouge: Nothing is true, everything is permitted, we work in the dark to serve the light, WE ARE ASSASSINS!
DM: "You have not learned the lessons of our order. You are stripped of your rank."
Cami, you continue to amaze me with your dnd inspired songs. The story of this song is great, and it fits very well with two characters that me and a friend play in one our campaigns. Both were tossed aside early in their lives and pegged to be the bad guys, and even became the bad guys. My character, a merchant and head of a crime syndicate, was responsible for poisoning and killing an entire district of a city. Through a redemption arc that's still going, he has rose to become a confidante of the new queen of that city - but he knows that when everything is over that someone is going to come for him.
Thank you, Cami. For making me smile and cry as soon as I wake up. ; u ;
I've been eagerly awaiting the newest release after the ever lovely tiefling bard and the catchy shanties, but this... This blew me away. From the animation, to the wonderful instrument accompanists, to the fantastic cadences and harmonies, and I just... I am so happy. This is a fantastic work of art, and I look forward to next glorious masterpiece. Until then, keep on roughing it.
Thank you for making this video I relate to this song on so many levels thank you again please keep going I look forward to seeing more on your channels
I was so happy to find this at the top of my UA-cam music recap because that meant I got to listen to it as I went through my recap
I used this song as inspiration for one of my DnD characters and it's probably the most fun I've had with a character in a while.
This song is amazing but I'm legally obligated to say:
ow the edge.
you're not legally obligated; you're a free thinker
Amazing work, all of you! Really showing how Rogues need that edge for their sneak attacks!
UA-cam: Pleas refrain from making edgy content.
Cami: I believed it would be better if I chose to brake that tether.
I loved it. The switchback between disney musical and hard rock was a thrill.
Holy crap that was so good
It hit me a bit hard because my last Rogue was a guy who was kidnapped as a kid and forced to be a pirate, and when he met the party he was trying to become a better person
The beginning really reminded me of that story
Hot damn. Rogue hard rock time to give rogue another shot. Amazing job congrats on 100k you deserve it
last time i was this early i had never heard of cami-cat
I legit found the channel yesterday, so big mood.
This has honestly made me consider multiclassing into rouge for my fighter. A masterpiece hands down so good!
Every time I listen to one of these dnd inspired songs it makes me want to watch the story the characters are involved in like a twitch stream or podcast.
This is the end of an anime where the two assassins that were double agents finally stands up to their master as the rest of the party lies broken and beaten.
-gets done with work annoyed and sees cami post a song-
-listens and really enjoys the song while walking home-
Yall are amazing singing and art wise and please, keep up the amazing work😁
hearing day break like this gives me goosebumps
I think this is a new favorite for me. I didn't comment at first, but the first day it came out I literally had this alone on loop for hours. I absolutely love it.
I keep checking Google play daily for this song. It's so great, I can't wait to download it!
Gotta say, it's pretty cool to keep seeing/listening to the D&D songs you do. This one kind of amused me cuz it gave me an undertale type vibe.
This is by far my favorite song of all time now. You have done amazing job with this.
OMG CAMI, CALEB THIS SONG IS FREAKING MAGNIFICENT. Also all of these dnd covers have made me really want to play a dnd campaign/game. Whether that maybe a good thing or not, keep up the astonishing work, both of you!
Omg this is amazing. The art and music are phenomenal and yours and Celb voice are thrilling, giving me chills. You all are ridiculously talented and done outstanding works of art.
Thank you so much!
@@NahuPyrope It should be I who am thanking you. The instrumental for this had such a driving beat that I can listen to on repeat for hours. Great job
nothing but chills from this and all of your songs. you are the highest level bar there is.
New subscriber. Came here from the Jo Cat video. Just wanted to acknowledge how crazy talented you are. Keep up the good work!
Honestly seeing this today and you just...this is brilliant and you've made me want to make a D&D character not for a campaign but for an actual *story* that I want to write, and this was just beautiful, I loved the vocals and the arrangement and just HNNNGH LOVE IT
I keep coming back just to keep replaying this song
I love this so much! It’s like an anime opening to a D&D show. Thank you for the amazing D&D themed songs recently, they’ve all been amazing!
its rare for me to say but ill applaud for this song its very good, i'll probably be listening to this for hours on repeat today