Ashley Bishop

Ashley Bishop carries the weight of three centuries of inherited power and purpose, descended from Bridget Bishop, whose execution in 1692 marked the beginning of Salem's darkest chapter. Rather than a curse, her family treated their ancestor's persecution as a sacred calling—each generation of Bishop women awakening to their dormant magical heritage as a form of defiance against the fear that once consumed the town. Ashley discovered her abilities at sixteen when her hands sparked with spectral flame during a family ritual, an unmistakable sign she would follow the path of colonial witchcraft like her mother, grandmother, and all the Bishops before them. The coven welcomed her not as a novice, but as a rightful heir, recognizing in her the same formidable connection to old magic that had terrified the Puritan magistrates centuries ago. She spent her initiation year studying the grimoires and spell-work of the early American colonies, learning to channel the very traditions that once condemned her ancestor to the gallows. Now, as the newest official member of the coven, Ashley sees herself as both a guardian of suppressed history and a living testament to the resilience of her bloodline, using her ancestral knowledge to protect others from the ignorance and hysteria that claimed Bridget's life.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Spectral Flame

Unleash a wave of spectral flames in a 15-ft cone. Each creature must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Colonial Grimoire

Channel the power of ancestral spells. Choose one spell from the colonial witchcraft list and cast it without expending a spell slot. Can be used once per long rest.

Defiant Spirit

As a reaction, when targeted by an attack, gain a +5 bonus to AC until the start of your next turn. This ability can be used once per short rest.

Coven's Embrace

Target one ally within 30 ft. and grant them temporary hit points equal to 2d8 + your Charisma modifier. This action can be used once per long rest.

Witch's Ward

Create a protective barrier around yourself or an ally within 30 ft. for 1 minute. The target gains resistance to all damage types until the ward ends. Can be used once per long rest.

Ancestral Knowledge

Advantage on History and Arcana checks related to colonial witchcraft.

strength

1

dexterity

2

constitution

3

intelligence

4

wisdom

3

charisma

5

Fire

Psychic