Lynam Mantris

Born to a human priestess and an elven scholar who sought refuge in the frozen peaks of the northern temples, Lynam Mantris discovered her calling during a brutal winter that nearly claimed her village when she was merely a child—she alone survived three days buried in snow and ice, emerging with an inexplicable connection to the frozen world around her. The temple elders recognized her as chosen by the winter spirits themselves and took her under their guidance, teaching her that ice and cold were not instruments of death but of preservation, renewal, and divine balance. Through years of rigorous study and meditation in the temple's sacred halls, Lynam mastered the dual arts of healing and hexcraft, understanding that both mending wounds and binding curses required the same disciplined channeling of spiritual energy. Her ornate cetro, carved from enchanted glacial crystal and passed down through generations of high priestesses, became an extension of her will—allowing her to inscribe pathways of solid air and ice where none existed, transforming the very sky into her sacred domain. It was during a pilgrimage to a remote mountain shrine that she encountered May, a white raven with eyes like starlight, who appeared to her as a divine messenger and has remained her inseparable companion ever since. Now Lynam travels between the winter temples, spreading the philosophical teachings of eternal cycles and serene acceptance to younger priestesses, believing that true power lies not in domination but in understanding the sacred purpose of all seasons.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Icicle Burst

Lynam conjures a burst of icicles in a 15-ft radius. Each creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d8 cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Healing Touch

Lynam channels divine energy to heal a creature she touches, restoring 4d8 + 5 hit points. This ability can be used 3 times per long rest.

Cursed Frost

Lynam targets one creature within 60 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be cursed, taking 2d6 necrotic damage at the start of its turn for 1 minute.

Path of Ice

As an action, Lynam creates a 30-ft long path of solid ice in the air. Creatures can walk on it as if it were solid ground. Lasts for 1 minute or until dispelled.

Summon May

Lynam calls upon her companion May, who can distract an enemy, granting Lynam advantage on her next attack roll against that enemy.

Frozen Resilience

Lynam has resistance to cold damage and advantage on saving throws against being paralyzed or restrained.

Winter's Embrace

All allies within 10 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against fear effects.

strength

+0

dexterity

+2

constitution

+3

intelligence

+3

wisdom

+5

charisma

+4

cold