Yeller’s Tongue

Oct 6

“It don’t whisper. It don’t clang. It screams, lad—and if it don’t kill ya, it’ll leave ya ears ringin’ ‘til next winter.”

Yeller’s Tongue is a warblade for those who want to be heard. Its edge glows hot red like fresh steel, and the jagged runes etched down the fuller pulse with trapped breath. It ain’t sharp ‘cause it cuts. It’s sharp ‘cause it announces its swing with a roar. And if ya point it the right way, it’ll bark a blast of thunder straight from the blade’s mouth—no swing needed.

Mike swears it once screamed so loud it ended a bar fight, a marriage, and a game of dice—all in one blast. “Still the quietest night that week,” he grunted.

For when ya want the enemy dead and the whole town aware.
👉 Want a blade that don’t just hit hard—it broadcasts it? Find more loud problems at the Tavern Armory, or shout yer questions our way. Just keep yer volume down. Mike’s got a headache.

Yeller’s Tongue – Weapon Stats

Weapon Type: Martial Melee & Ranged Weapon

Melee: 1d6 slashing + 1d6 thunder
Ranged (30 ft cone, 1 target only): 1d6 thunder
Properties: Versatile, thunderous, special (requires attunement)
Special: Blade of the Battle Roar
Thunderlash (Melee Only):
On a successful melee hit, the target must succeed a Con saving throw (DC 14) or be deafened until the end of their next turn.
Roarshot (Ranged Use):
As an action, the wielder can point the blade and release a focused thunderous roar in a 30-foot line (5-foot wide). Choose one target in the line to make a Dex saving throw (DC 13) or take 1d6 thunder damage.
- The blast does not consume ammo—just yer pride.
- You cannot swing the weapon again until the start of your next turn.
Volcanic Shout (1/day):
Once per long rest, unleash a cone of thunder (15 ft) that deals 2d6 thunder damage to all creatures inside it (Con save DC 15 for half). All who fail are also pushed 10 feet back and fall prone.
Cursed – Eardrums Be Damned:
While attuned, the wielder has disadvantage on Stealth checks and automatically fails sound-based Perception checks. The sword literally won’t shut up.

GM Notes:

Ideal for frontline brawlers who don’t care about subtlety. Give it to a bard with a death wish, a barbarian who hates quiet, or a warlock who thinks explosions are foreplay. The ranged use is intentionally underwhelming—but useful for style, finishing blows, or flex moments.

Pair it with:

You don’t swing Yeller’s Tongue for the kill. You swing it for the statement.
👉 If yer ready to make noise and enemies in equal measure, visit the Tavern Armory. Or yell into our inbox at the contact page. We won’t hear ya—but the sword might.