The Sun King

King Aldric Ashgrace was born during a celestial eclipse, a moment when the boundary between the mortal realm and the divine grew thin, and in that shadow-touched instant, a fragment of primordial starfire descended into his bloodline—a gift meant to guide his people through ages of darkness. His ancestors had been mere shepherds before that fateful night, but they rose to greatness as custodians of this eternal flame, learning to channel its radiance through their bodies and souls to mend the broken and banish the cursed. Aldric spent his youth in the Temple of Eternal Dawn, where he studied the ancient codices and learned to weave the solar essence into barriers of pure light that could shield entire cities from calamity. When his father passed, the flame transferred to him in a ritual of rebirth, burning away his doubts and impurities until only wisdom remained, and he emerged transformed—no longer merely a man, but a living conduit of renewal and illumination. Under his reign, the Kingdom of Solara flourished as a beacon of hope, a place where plague could not take root and despair could not shadow the hearts of his people. Yet Aldric carries the weight of knowing that this sacred fire will one day pass to another, and he has devoted himself to ensuring that when that moment arrives, his successor will be worthy of bearing the sun itself in their veins.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

22, modifier 6

Solar Flare

The Sun King unleashes a burst of solar energy in a 30 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d10 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Healing Flames

As an action, the Sun King can touch a creature to heal it for 4d8 + 5 hit points. This ability can be used 3 times per long rest.

Light Barrier

The Sun King creates a shimmering barrier of light in a 20 ft. radius. Allies gain +2 AC and cannot be targeted by attacks until the start of his next turn.

Flame of the Ancients

Once per day, the Sun King can summon ancestral flames, dealing 8d6 radiant damage in a 60 ft. line. Creatures must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking half damage on a success.

Radiant Resilience

The Sun King has resistance to radiant damage and immunity to disease.

Flame of Renewal

Once per long rest, allies within 30 feet regain 2d10 hit points when he uses a healing action.

strength

10

dexterity

9

constitution

12

intelligence

11

wisdom

12

charisma

13

Radiant