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Princess Nyx Valthorne
Created by HermionePrincess Nyx Valthorne was born during a lunar eclipse, an omen her parents—the tyrannical Emperor Severin and the calculating Empress Nymera—interpreted as a blessing for their dynasty of shadow magic and absolute dominion. While her older brother Lucien wrestled openly with his inheritance, refusing the crown's cruelty and his family's legacy of oppression, young Nyx discovered a different path: she would wield the same dark powers that had built her family's empire, but in defiance of their will. In secret, she trained as the Shadowblade, using the very darkness that flowed through her Valthorne blood to become the unseen guardian of the realm's downtrodden, striking down her parents' corrupt enforcers and liberating those imprisoned by imperial decree. Her midnight vigilantism became legend among common folk—whispers of a phantom warrior whose blade moved like smoke and whose heart burned with righteous fury—while the imperial court remained oblivious that their precious daughter was dismantling their power brick by brick. Lucien eventually learned of her double life and chose his own rebellion: rather than fight her, he began subtly obstructing their parents' plans from within the palace walls, creating the perfect cover for his sister's nocturnal crusade. Together, the siblings orchestrated a silent war against the Valthorn dynasty itself, each night bringing Princess Nyx closer to a future where shadow magic would serve the innocent rather than enslave them.
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- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- Hermione
- Connected worlds
- 0
- Detail fields
- 11
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Humanoid
- Alignment
- Chaotic Good
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 16
- Hit points
- 120
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 10
- Experience
- 5900
- Languages
- Common
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
- Skills
- Stealth, Acrobatics, Insight, Persuasion
Biography
Princess Nyx Valthorne was born during a lunar eclipse, an omen her parents—the tyrannical Emperor Severin and the calculating Empress Nymera—interpreted as a blessing for their dynasty of shadow magic and absolute dominion. While her older brother Lucien wrestled openly with his inheritance, refusing the crown's cruelty and his family's legacy of oppression, young Nyx discovered a different path: she would wield the same dark powers that had built her family's empire, but in defiance of their will. In secret, she trained as the Shadowblade, using the very darkness that flowed through her Valthorne blood to become the unseen guardian of the realm's downtrodden, striking down her parents' corrupt enforcers and liberating those imprisoned by imperial decree. Her midnight vigilantism became legend among common folk—whispers of a phantom warrior whose blade moved like smoke and whose heart burned with righteous fury—while the imperial court remained oblivious that their precious daughter was dismantling their power brick by brick. Lucien eventually learned of her double life and chose his own rebellion: rather than fight her, he began subtly obstructing their parents' plans from within the palace walls, creating the perfect cover for his sister's nocturnal crusade. Together, the siblings orchestrated a silent war against the Valthorn dynasty itself, each night bringing Princess Nyx closer to a future where shadow magic would serve the innocent rather than enslave them.
Attributes
Strength
14, modifier 2
Dexterity
20, modifier 5
Constitution
18, modifier 4
Intelligence
16, modifier 3
Wisdom
18, modifier 4
Charisma
16, modifier 3
Actions
Shadowstrike
Make a melee weapon attack. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 5 slashing damage and 1d6 necrotic damage.
Veil of Shadows
Create a 20 ft. radius sphere of magical darkness for 1 minute. Allies can see normally.
Phantom Blade
As a bonus action, create a spectral blade that deals 3d6 psychic damage on a hit.
Cloak of Mist
Teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. Gain advantage on your next attack.
Abilities
Shadow's Embrace
Gains advantage on stealth checks and is invisible in dim light or darkness.
Blade of the Night
Her melee attacks deal an additional 1d6 necrotic damage.
Saving throws
strength
6
dexterity
9
intelligence
7
wisdom
8
Damage resistances
Necrotic
Psychic
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