Dorian Sunbane

Born during a blood eclipse to a midwife who whispered forbidden prayers, Dorian emerged from the womb marked by an unnatural shadow that no candlelight could penetrate. Raised in the cathedral's catacombs by priests who recognized him as a chosen vessel, he consumed ancient texts written in languages that predated human civilization, each word burning itself into his mind and soul. When the kingdom's previous monarch lay dying of a mysterious wasting plague, young Dorian appeared at court with a cure—a ritual requiring the sacrifice of a thousand prisoners—and the grateful king elevated him to his inner circle, unaware that the plague itself had been Dorian's gift to test his new sovereign's faith. For two decades, Dorian has whispered counsel steeped in cruelty and conquest into the ears of increasingly zealous rulers, orchestrating wars against the Elven realms not for political gain but to feed his deity's insatiable hunger for suffering and bloodshed. His devotion has transcended mere faith; he experiences ecstatic visions during each slaughter, watching as his god's presence grows stronger with every life snuffed out on the battlefield. Those who have glimpsed Dorian's eyes during prayer swear they see something ancient and ravenous looking back, something that merely wears the priest's skin like a borrowed garment. He moves through the halls of power as a catalyst of ruin, utterly convinced that the kingdom's glorious damnation is the truest salvation his god could grant.

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Ritual of Sacrifice

As an action, Dorian can perform a dark ritual, requiring 1 minute, to summon a shadowy avatar. This avatar attacks for 4d10 necrotic damage on a hit.

Whispers of the Damned

Dorian can target one creature within 60 feet, forcing it to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d8 psychic damage and be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Divine Wrath

As a bonus action, Dorian can channel his god's fury, adding 2d6 necrotic damage to his next spell or attack within the same turn.

Blood Offering

Dorian can sacrifice 10 hit points to regain 1 spell slot of up to 5th level. This action can be used once per short rest.

Dark Devotion

Dorian has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Eldritch Presence

Creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

strength

+1

dexterity

+2

constitution

+9

intelligence

+10

wisdom

+11

charisma

+11

Necrotic

Psychic