Astern Goddess War And Honor

Born of an impossible union between the King of Gods and his jealous Queen, Astern was destined for divinity—until Circe's capricious curse transformed her into something neither fully mortal nor divine, a deliberate cosmic joke that stripped away her birthright for the sorceress's amusement. Caught between two worlds, she inherited her father's warrior spirit and her mother's indomitable will, yet lacked the immortal power that should have been her birthright, forcing her to forge strength through discipline and steel rather than divine decree. Her luminous light blue eyes, inherited from her Olympian blood, mark her as unmistakably other, a constant reminder of what she lost and what she must prove through action alone. Rather than languish in bitterness over Circe's cruelty, Astern channeled her rage into a personal code of honor and justice, believing that true godhood comes not from birth but from the choices one makes in battle and mercy. She wanders the realm as a fighter unshackled from divine expectation, determined to earn the respect and glory that was denied to her by fate, proving that even a curse can become the crucible of greatness. Her neutral morality stems from this independence—she answers to no god, no kingdom, and no law but her own sense of what is right, making her as unpredictable as she is formidable.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Divine Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 slashing damage.

Cursed Fury

As a bonus action, Astern can make a melee attack and gain advantage on the attack roll.

Heroic Charge

Astern can dash up to double her speed and make one melee attack at the end of the charge.

Shield of Honor

As a reaction, Astern can impose disadvantage on an attack against an ally within 5 ft.

Wrath of the Cursed

Once per long rest, Astern can unleash a wave of energy, dealing 4d6 radiant damage in a 15 ft. radius.

Divine Heritage

Astern's glowing blue eyes grant her advantage on Insight checks.

Warrior's Resolve

Once per turn, when she takes damage, she can reduce it by 1d10 + her Constitution modifier.

strength

7

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

5

Psychic