So getting ready to run Theros and contemplating some options from editions past, I have come up with the following (hopefully thematic) Idears for Bard, Cleric, and Wizard characters:

Elation of Heroes

3rd level Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 action
Range/Area: 30 ft
Components: V, S, M (Pompoms)
Duration: 10 minutes, Concentration

Drawing upon otherworldly energy, you imbue up to 3 willing targets within range with hope and energy. Affected targets receive a +1 bonus to attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and damage rolls for the duration, as well as advantage on saving throws against fear.

At higher levels: For each level above 4th, affect one additional target.


Recitation of Doom

3rd level Enchantment
Casting Time: 1 action
Range/Area: 30 ft
Components: V, S, M (Writings that describe something terrible that may happen)
Duration: 10 minutes, Concentration

Drawing upon terrible powers of despair, you inflict up to 3 willing targets within range with the inescapable feeling that no hope for them remains. Affected targets must make a Charisma saving throw or receive a -1 bonus to attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and damage rolls for the duration, as well as disadvantage on saving throws against fear.

At higher levels: For each level above 4th, affect one additional target.


Obviously the second one requiring concentration to give enemies disadvantage against fear is quite niche, and requires teamwork to make the most of, but teamwork is sort of the point of these spells to begin with. I welcome feedback and suggestions