Character
Reverend Josiah Vane
Created by Lord_AlvaroBorn the son of a frontier circuit preacher who was slaughtered by Outworld cultists during a revival meeting, young Josiah witnessed his father's faith tested and found unbroken even as the shadows consumed him—a vision that would forge his theology into something harder than steel and colder than grace itself. Ordained at nineteen with an encyclopedic command of scripture and a conviction that God's wrath flows through willing vessels, Vane became known throughout Earthrealm as the "Iron Expositor," delivering sermons so doctrinally severe that even the faithful trembled, yet whose piercing gaze seemed to perceive the cosmic machinery of sin itself. When Outworld's incursions began tearing through the mortal veil, he saw not a military conflict but a divine mandate—the final battle between absolute order and absolute chaos—and he girded himself in blessed iron and leather, transforming his theological certainty into a weapon as unyielding as his convictions. His heavy Bible became less a sacred text and more a instrument of judgment, each blow accompanied by verse recitations that witnesses swear seemed to crack reality itself, as if the very words of scripture possessed kinetic force. Neither seeking accolades nor fearing death, Vane fights with the terrifying serenity of a man who has already surrendered his will entirely to what he perceives as divine purpose, making him perhaps the most dangerous crusader Earthrealm has ever fielded—not because of his strength, but because he fights without hesitation, compromise, or mercy. Those who have faced him report that his eyes never blink, never waver, and never reflect anything but absolute certainty in the righteousness of judgment.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 11 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- Lord_Alvaro
- Connected worlds
- 0
- Detail fields
- 11
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Humanoid
- Alignment
- Lawful Good
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 18
- Hit points
- 150
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 15
- Experience
- 13000
- Languages
- Common, Celestial, Infernal
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
- Skills
- Religion, Intimidation, Insight
Biography
Born the son of a frontier circuit preacher who was slaughtered by Outworld cultists during a revival meeting, young Josiah witnessed his father's faith tested and found unbroken even as the shadows consumed him—a vision that would forge his theology into something harder than steel and colder than grace itself. Ordained at nineteen with an encyclopedic command of scripture and a conviction that God's wrath flows through willing vessels, Vane became known throughout Earthrealm as the "Iron Expositor," delivering sermons so doctrinally severe that even the faithful trembled, yet whose piercing gaze seemed to perceive the cosmic machinery of sin itself. When Outworld's incursions began tearing through the mortal veil, he saw not a military conflict but a divine mandate—the final battle between absolute order and absolute chaos—and he girded himself in blessed iron and leather, transforming his theological certainty into a weapon as unyielding as his convictions. His heavy Bible became less a sacred text and more a instrument of judgment, each blow accompanied by verse recitations that witnesses swear seemed to crack reality itself, as if the very words of scripture possessed kinetic force. Neither seeking accolades nor fearing death, Vane fights with the terrifying serenity of a man who has already surrendered his will entirely to what he perceives as divine purpose, making him perhaps the most dangerous crusader Earthrealm has ever fielded—not because of his strength, but because he fights without hesitation, compromise, or mercy. Those who have faced him report that his eyes never blink, never waver, and never reflect anything but absolute certainty in the righteousness of judgment.
Attributes
Strength
20, modifier +5
Dexterity
12, modifier +1
Constitution
20, modifier +5
Intelligence
18, modifier +4
Wisdom
20, modifier +5
Charisma
16, modifier +3
Actions
Exegesis
Slams his iron Bible onto an enemy's crown, dealing 3d10 bludgeoning damage.
Total Depravity
Counters an aggressive attack, pinning the enemy and dealing 2d8 damage while reciting scripture.
The Narrow Gate
Creates a holy barrier that reflects up to 3 projectiles back at attackers.
The Wrath of God
Opens his Bible, chanting in ancient Greek. Deals 10d10 radiant damage, leaving a skeleton.
Abilities
Divine Judgment
Enemies within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
Saving throws
strength
+10
dexterity
+6
constitution
+10
wisdom
+10
Damage resistances
Radiant
Necrotic
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