Professor Mafadarth Logbicke

Professor Mafadarth Logbicke was once a vain elf scholar obsessed with studying the nature of perception and consciousness, until a catastrophic experiment with a forbidden mirror-scrying ritual went terribly wrong. In his hubris, he attempted to gaze upon his own soul through an enchanted obsidian surface, only to have the spell rebound and shatter his reflection across multiple planes of existence—trapping fragments of his essence in a pair of obsidian lenses he now wears as spectacles. The curse that followed was both blessing and curse: while mirrors now refuse to show his image, his gaze became an inescapable anchor, binding the attention of anyone unfortunate enough to meet his eyes until their very necks twist and break in desperation to look away. Desperate to prevent further tragedy, Mafadarth sought refuge with the Silent Covenant, an enigmatic organization that valued knowledge without judgment and taught him to suppress his dangerous nature through meditation and philosophical detachment. He now dedicates himself to a path of true neutrality, believing that his curse is neither punishment nor gift, but simply another facet of the cosmic balance that governs all things. The obsidian glasses remain permanently fused to his face, a constant reminder that some knowledge comes at prices far greater than gold or blood.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

20, modifier 5

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

12, modifier 1

Obsidian Gaze

As an action, Mafadarth can fix his gaze on a creature within 30 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Mirror Shatter

As a bonus action, Mafadarth can create a shard of mirror energy that explodes in a 10 ft. radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 force damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Arcane Reflection

Mafadarth can cast a spell that reflects the last spell cast at him back to the caster. This requires a reaction and can be used once per short rest.

Philosopher's Insight

As an action, Mafadarth can meditate for 1 minute, regaining 2d10 + 5 hit points. This ability can be used once per long rest.

Gaze of Oblivion

Anyone who meets his gaze must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be unable to look away, taking 3d6 psychic damage if they attempt to turn their head.

strength

0

dexterity

2

constitution

3

intelligence

8

wisdom

7

charisma

1

Psychic