Emperor Desmond The 8th

Born under a blood moon to the seventh emperor and a wild wolf-kin huntress from the northern territories, Desmond The 8th was destined to unite two worlds. His earliest years were spent in gilded halls where every whim was indulged—servants rushed to fulfill his desires before he could speak them aloud, and his hybrid heritage was paraded as proof of the empire's dominance over all lesser races. By age ten, however, his father recognized the rot spreading through the young prince's character and made a calculated decision that would reshape his son's destiny. The emperor severed Desmond's access to comfort, stripped away his attendants, and placed him under the iron guidance of General Kael, a scarred war veteran with no patience for royal tantrums. For fifteen grueling years, Desmond was forged in blood and discipline, his wolf instincts channeled into combat mastery while his elven intellect was sharpened through strategy and political manipulation. He learned that power came not from birthright alone but from the willingness to make ruthless decisions that lesser men could not stomach. His trainers discovered that his hybrid nature gave him an advantage—the predatory cunning of his wolf side paired with the calculating patience of his elven lineage created a warrior without moral constraint. When he finally ascended to the throne at twenty-five, Desmond possessed the martial prowess to crush any rival and the cold pragmatism to maintain dominion through fear and calculated benevolence. The spoiled child had died in those training grounds, replaced by an emperor who understood that mercy was merely weakness wearing a noble mask.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

22, modifier +6

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Savage Strike

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

Wolf's Fury

Desmond can make two melee attacks as a single action. Each hit deals 1d10 + 5 damage.

Commanding Roar

All enemies within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Predatory Instincts

Advantage on initiative rolls and perception checks.

Royal Command

Allies within 30 feet gain +2 to attack rolls and saving throws.

Wolf's Resilience

Resistance to piercing and slashing damage from non-magical attacks.

Cold Calculation

Can reroll one failed saving throw per long rest.

strength

+10

dexterity

+9

constitution

+12

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+7

charisma

+9

Ruthless Assault

Make a melee attack and add 1d8 necrotic damage. Can be used 3 times per round.

Dominate Mind

Target one creature within 60 ft. to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.

Blood Moon's Wrath

Once per day, unleash a wave of energy dealing 6d10 necrotic damage to all enemies within 30 ft.

piercing

slashing

charmed

frightened