Pastor Silas Vance

Before the rifts tore open and the invasion began, Silas Vance was already a man consumed by theological certainty—a fire-and-brimstone preacher whose sermons shook the foundations of his congregation with warnings of divine retribution. When the demonic forces breached Earthrealm's veil, he experienced not shock but grim vindication, interpreting the invasion as the inevitable reckoning he'd been prophesying for decades. Rather than flee or despair, Vance felt called to a higher purpose: to become an instrument of judgment against the unholy corruption pouring through the dimensional tears. He abandoned his pulpit for the battlefield, his steel-bound Bible becoming both his creed and his weapon, each worn leather boot treading upon ground he deemed sacred and worth defending. Driven by absolute conviction rather than hatred, Vance waged a solitary crusade against the demonic horde, his unyielding faith transforming every blow into an act of divine will. To him, this was no mere mortal conflict—it was the culmination of all his sermons made manifest, a final test of his unwavering belief in sovereign grace and heavenly judgment. Where other warriors fought for survival or glory, Vance fought as though every enemy vanquished was another testimony to God's ultimate authority over all realms.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

12, modifier +1

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Expository Strike

Silas slams his heavy Bible into an enemy, dealing 3d10 bludgeoning damage and knocking them prone on a failed DC 15 Strength saving throw.

Depravity Trap

Chains of conviction bind an enemy in place. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns.

Sovereign Flame

A burst of divine fire erupts beneath an unrepentant foe, dealing 4d8 radiant damage. A successful DC 16 Dexterity saving throw halves the damage.

The Final Sermon

Silas reads a stern declaration, causing golden chains to pierce the target. The target takes 6d10 radiant damage and must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of their next turn.

Divine Judgment

Enemies within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

strength

+7

dexterity

+4

constitution

+7

wisdom

+9

charisma

+6

Radiant

Necrotic