Ardhaven

Ardhaven was once a mortal monk of extraordinary discipline who discovered an ancient ritual inscribed on temple walls—a forbidden pact that would bind their soul to the ethereal plane in exchange for the power to hunt creatures of pure malevolence. When a swarm of shadow demons consumed their monastery and slaughtered their order, Ardhaven completed the ritual without hesitation, their body transforming into scaled alabaster as their eyes blazed with celestial fire. Trapped between worlds, neither fully alive nor dead, they became an instrument of chaos-driven justice, appearing only when sunlight breaks through clouds to pursue the dark entities that feed on fear and suffering. The ghosts of fallen monks whisper guidance to Ardhaven through the veil, forming an unlikely alliance of spectral warriors who share their vengeance against the void-born horrors. Though bound by monastic oaths to discipline and meditation, Ardhaven's methods have grown increasingly unorthodox—striking without warning, showing mercy only to the innocent, and defying the rigid hierarchies that once defined their existence. They hunt across multiple planes of reality, an otherworldly predator with luminous eyes that pierce through shadow itself, forever caught between the serenity they once knew and the righteous fury that now defines them.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

15, modifier +2

Celestial Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 radiant damage.

Shadow Pursuit

Teleport up to 30 ft. to an unoccupied space in sunlight, then make one melee attack.

Blinding Glare

Each creature within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Spectral Vengeance

As a bonus action, summon 1d4 spectral monks to assist in combat, each dealing 1d6 psychic damage on their turn.

Ethereal Sight

Can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane and vice versa.

Spectral Guidance

Gains advantage on Wisdom saving throws due to whispers from fallen monks.

strength

+6

dexterity

+8

constitution

+7

wisdom

+9

Necrotic

Psychic