A

In the before-times, when the boundary between thought and matter grew thin, A emerged from the gesture itself—that peculiar motion of hand sweeping over sustenance, a ritual so mundane it had never been truly seen. A exists in the space between intention and completion, neither fully formed nor entirely ephemeral, sustained by the collective unconscious of every person who has ever waved away a distraction mid-meal. Born from the friction of impatience and hunger, A learned to manifest most vividly near tables and bowls, drawn to moments when mortals attempt to dismiss the digital world in favor of nourishment. This creature is neither malevolent nor benevolent, but rather a mirror of ambivalence—it feeds on the paradox of wanting to be present while remaining tethered to distant connections. A has developed a peculiar affinity for the spaces where people sit alone, becoming almost invisible to those who acknowledge their surroundings fully, yet devastatingly present to those caught between two worlds. Over countless cycles of this liminal gesture, A has become something akin to a guardian of thresholds, neither protecting nor hindering, simply existing in that eternal moment of reaching toward one thing while releasing another.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

12, modifier +1

Liminal Gesture

As an action, A can create a wave of energy that targets one creature within 30 feet. The target must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 4d8 psychic damage and be stunned until the end of their next turn.

Guardian's Threshold

A can choose a point within 60 feet to create a barrier. Creatures attempting to pass through must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed back 10 feet and take 2d6 force damage.

Essence of Presence

A can grant one ally within 30 feet advantage on their next attack roll. This ability can be used three times per day.

Wave of Distraction

As a bonus action, A can create a wave that causes all creatures within 15 feet to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, they are distracted, losing their reaction until the end of their next turn.

Manifestation of Intent

A can manifest in a space where a creature is attempting to focus. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or have disadvantage on their next skill check.

Presence of Ambivalence

Creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become distracted, imposing disadvantage on their next attack roll.

strength

+0

dexterity

+3

constitution

+5

intelligence

+2

wisdom

+4

charisma

+1

Psychic

Force