Orin Shattered-Spark

Orin Shattered-Spark was once the Academy's most celebrated Flame-Bearer, a master instructor whose golden eyes burned with purpose as he shaped the next generation of wielders—among them a promising student named Lyra Ash-heart, whose potential he recognized immediately. Twenty years ago, he attempted a forbidden ritual meant to amplify the collective Sparks of his entire cohort, believing he could forge them into something transcendent that would save the kingdom from the encroaching darkness. The ritual tore through him instead, fracturing his Inner Spark into a jagged wound of corrupted light that now pulses beneath his skin like a trapped, wounded thing—a scar he refuses to speak of, though it has become his defining feature. Cast out from the Academy in shame and agony, Orin drifted through the collapsing world until he found an abandoned wayhouse and converted it into a sanctuary for those society had discarded: deserters, outlaws, and Cinder-Seekers desperate enough to seek refuge with a broken man. He runs his establishment with iron discipline disguised as indifference, serving fungal ale and ash-bread while maintaining an absolute prohibition on violence, having learned that even the desperate need one place where the world's cruelty cannot reach them. His stooped frame and faded eyes mask a mind that remembers every student he trained and every soul who has passed through his doors, and in the rare quiet hours before dawn, he dispenses cryptic wisdom to those teetering on the edge of losing themselves entirely. The walls of his refuge are a living tomb—maps of forgotten territories, debt markers, names of the dead—a stubborn chronicle of a world surrendering to shadow, and Orin remains there still, a dying ember that refuses to be extinguished, bearing witness to the slow unraveling of all things.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

12, modifier +1

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

10, modifier +0

Shattered Spark

Orin unleashes a burst of corrupted light in a 15 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 4d8 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Fungal Brew

Orin serves a drink that restores 1d8 hit points to a willing creature within 30 ft. once per short rest.

Cryptic Advice

As a bonus action, Orin can grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next saving throw or ability check.

Defensive Stance

Orin takes a defensive stance, gaining +2 AC until the start of his next turn. He can use this action once per short rest.

Echo of the Past

Orin can summon a ghostly image of a fallen student to distract an enemy. One creature within 60 ft. must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Aura of Despair

Creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on saving throws against fear effects.

Haunted Memories

Once per turn, when a creature within 30 feet takes damage, Orin can use his reaction to impose disadvantage on their next attack roll.

strength

+5

dexterity

+4

constitution

+8

intelligence

+9

wisdom

+7

Radiant

Psychic