Hollie Lane

Born during a rare solar eclipse in the depths of winter, Hollie Lane emerged into the world as her mother clutched a dying garden, watching frost consume the last of the season's blooms—an event that would unknowingly bind her fate to the sun's hidden powers. Raised by a botanist father and a meteorologist mother in a remote mountain cottage, she learned to read the sky like others read books, developing an almost supernatural awareness of atmospheric shifts and the subtle dance between light and shadow that governs all living things. Her obsession with winter began not from the season itself, but from studying how life persists in its harshest grip, leading her to cultivate gardens that bloomed impossibly during frozen months through careful manipulation of warmth and light she couldn't initially explain. When her powers first manifested at seventeen—drawing solar energy from winter's pale sun to save her father's life during a climbing accident—she understood that her careful preparation for every contingency, her meticulous observation of the world, and her fierce protectiveness of those she loved were all expressions of a deeper truth: she was meant to be a guardian of balance between seasons. Now, she thrives in the spotlight that her abilities command, carefully orchestrating moments where her power becomes visible enough to inspire awe but subtle enough to remain mysterious, using her gift to protect her community while tending to the most ambitious garden in the northern territories—one that defies every law of nature and seasons combined.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

22, modifier +6

Solar Burst

Hollie releases a wave of solar energy in a 30 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d8 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Winter's Embrace

She can create a 20 ft. radius area of difficult terrain filled with snow and ice for 1 minute. Creatures within must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be restrained.

Garden's Guardian

Hollie summons a spectral garden that heals allies within 30 ft. for 2d6 hit points at the start of their turn for 1 minute. Can be used once per long rest.

Protective Aura

As a reaction, Hollie can grant an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC until the start of her next turn.

Solar Guardian

Hollie can absorb sunlight to heal herself for 1d10 hit points per round in sunlight.

Winter's Resilience

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

strength

+5

dexterity

+6

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+10

constitution

+6

charisma

+9

Radiant

Cold