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Barbarian Subclass: Path of the Corporate Ladder

Today’s my birthday, and like every year, I’m celebrating by dropping a brand-new subclass. I’ve been searching for a new job since January, and checking LinkedIn has basically become a daily side quest. It’s been a frustrating grind of rejections and ghosted applications, so I decided to channel all that energy into something creative instead and laugh at my own situation a little. And hey, if any recruiters happen to see this, yes, I’m available, I know how to do cool things and write stuff and all a lot more, I promise…

This subclass is definitely a joke, but that’s kind of the point. It’s designed for modern or urban settings, the perfect joke-character for your friend's one-shot, a barbarian who has truly had enough of corporate life, warriors that have traded pelts for polos.

Some barbarians find their rage in the wilderness, others find it in the fluorescent-lit jungle of the modern office. This is what happens when primal fury collides with performance reviews, passive-aggressive emails, and endless meetings.

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Feat: Corporate Strategist

I wanted to end this office-themed week with a feat that captures the real boss fight of modern adventuring: the meeting room. Become the Michael Scott of your party. Corporate Strategist gives your character the edge to lead, negotiate, and intimidate their way through any social encounter. Designed for both D&D 5e and the new 2024 rules, it pairs perfectly with the Path of the Corporate Ladder Barbarian subclass if you’re running a more modern campaign setting.

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Collection: The Middle Management Set

A collection of magic items for adventurers who know that leading a party isn’t so different from running a team. From enchanted briefcases to productivity trackers that reward office combat efficiency, these tools are perfect for any aspiring team lead, magic items' shop manager, or dungeon-delving consultant. Pair them with the Path of the Corporate Ladder barbarian subclass for peak workplace synergy.

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