Amaleia, The Scourge Witch

Amaleia's origins were shrouded in mystery, a tale whispered only in the shadows of the kingdom. Born to a family of humble means, her fiery spirit and unparalleled mastery of the arcane arts marked her as a prodigy from a young age. However, a dark incident that befell her family ignited a blaze of vengeance within her soul, forging her into a formidable warrior. Guided by a thirst for justice and a refusal to bow to the whims of those in power, Amaleia rose through the ranks of the King's Guard, her uncompromising nature and unrelenting determination earning her the moniker "The Scourge Witch." Her flames, as radiant as the sun, became both a beacon of hope and a fearsome weapon, decimating those who dared to challenge the crown. Amaleia's unwavering loyalty to the king was matched only by her disdain for those who sought to manipulate or undermine him. She became a symbol of defiance, a guardian angel of the people, and a force to be reckoned with in the face of any adversity. Her legend grew, and she became known as "The Human Phoenix," rising from the ashes of her past to forge a legacy that would echo through the ages.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

15, modifier +2

Charisma

17, modifier +3

Flame Burst

Amaleia unleashes a wave of fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Phoenix's Wrath

As a melee attack, Amaleia can strike with her fiery staff. On a hit, it deals 15 (2d10 + 3) fire damage and ignites the target, causing an additional 10 (3d6) fire damage at the start of its next turn.

Scourge of the Crown

Amaleia channels her anger into a powerful spell, casting 'Fire Storm' (7th-level spell) centered on a point she can see within 150 feet, dealing 7d10 fire damage in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking half damage on a success.

Flame's Embrace

Amaleia's presence ignites the air around her, granting her and allies within 10 feet advantage on saving throws against fire damage.

strength

+8

dexterity

+9

constitution

+11

intelligence

+10

wisdom

+8

charisma

+9

Flame Step

Amaleia can teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space she can see, leaving a trail of fire that deals 10 (3d6) fire damage to any creature that enters that space for the first time on a turn.

Phoenix Rebirth

Once per day, when Amaleia is reduced to 0 hit points, she can instead drop to 1 hit point and unleash a fiery explosion. Each creature within 20 feet must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (8d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Inferno's Call

Amaleia can use her action to summon a wall of fire in a 60-foot line that is 20 feet high and 5 feet wide. The wall lasts for 1 minute and deals 5d8 fire damage to creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of it.

Flame Surge

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Amaleia can cause flames to erupt from the ground in a 20-foot radius centered on a point she can see within 120 feet. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 30 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Phoenix's Blessing

Amaleia can grant herself or an ally within her lair temporary hit points equal to 2d10 + her Charisma modifier at the start of their turn.

fire

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing from nonmagical attacks

charmed

frightened