Anastasia

Anastasia was born into a merchant family of modest means, blessed with striking beauty that became her currency in a world that valued little else about her. As she climbed through society via advantageous marriages and political alliances, she discovered that her natural charm could bend even the strongest wills to her desires, yet she found this power intoxicating and ultimately insufficient. Desperate to maintain her fading youth and expand her influence beyond mere mortal limitations, she turned to forbidden arcane practices, bartering away pieces of her humanity with each spell she mastered. The magic granted her the dominion she craved but twisted her obsession into something monstrous—each mirror became a battlefield where she waged war against the inevitable march of time. Her lovers and allies began to disappear under mysterious circumstances, their vitality seeming to fuel her own supernatural preservation, and whispers spread of a sorceress who had transcended mortality itself through acts of unspeakable cruelty. Now Anastasia walks a path of calculated malevolence, manipulating kingdoms and sacrificing innocents without hesitation, convinced that ultimate power justifies any atrocity committed in its pursuit. The beautiful woman who once graced ballrooms has become something altogether different—a creature of raw magical will wrapped in an ageless facade, eternally hungering for more.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Arcane Bolt

Anastasia conjures a bolt of arcane energy, dealing 4d10 force damage on a hit.

Mirror of Despair

Choose a target within 60 ft. They must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or take 3d8 psychic damage and be frightened for 1 minute.

Life Drain

Anastasia siphons life from a creature within 30 ft., dealing 3d10 necrotic damage and healing herself for half the damage dealt.

Summon Shadows

Anastasia summons 1d4 shadowy minions that act on her initiative and attack her enemies.

Cursed Glamour

As a bonus action, Anastasia can charm a creature within 30 ft. on a failed DC 18 Charisma save, making them her ally for 1 minute.

Ageless Beauty

Anastasia cannot be aged magically or naturally, retaining her youthful appearance.

Arcane Resilience

She has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

strength

+0

dexterity

+2

constitution

+10

intelligence

+9

wisdom

+7

charisma

+10

Psychic

Necrotic