
Character
Tom Riddle
Born as the second son to a father whose very name inspired terror across the wizarding world, Tom Riddle entered existence already burdened by legacy and expectation, forever measured against his twin brother Mattheo in the shadowed halls of their ancestral home. While other children learned to play, Tom learned to observe—cataloging weaknesses in those around him with the precision of a scholar studying insects, understanding instinctively that sentiment was a liability and knowledge the only true currency of power. His father's obsession with immortality and domination seeped into his veins like poison, yet Tom cultivated something his father never fully possessed: the patience to build empires through strategy rather than spectacle, to gather followers who would serve not from fear alone but from genuine belief in his superiority. The tension between his desire to honor his bloodline and his need to forge his own path created a fracture in his ambition—he would not simply inherit his father's throne of ashes, but construct something far more intricate and unshakeable. Denied the warmth that might have softened other souls, Tom instead channeled his hunger for connection into a hunger for control, finding that the only relationships worth maintaining were those with individuals intelligent enough to prove useful and loyal enough to never betray him. In the corridors of Hogwarts, he became a study in duality: the charming prefect who could persuade with a smile, and the calculating predator who saw every peer as either an asset or an obstacle. Tom Riddle swore to himself that where his father had failed through recklessness, he would succeed through cunning—and that his name, when whispered in fear across generations, would eclipse even the legend of Voldemort.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 15 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- Summon Worlds creator
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 15
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Humanoid
- Race
- Human
- Class
- Wizard
- Gender
- male
- Alignment
- Lawful Evil
- Faction
- Slytherin
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 15
- Hit points
- 120
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 12
- Experience
- 8400
- Languages
- Common, Infernal, Elvish
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
- Skills
- Deception, Insight, Persuasion, Arcana, History
Biography
Born as the second son to a father whose very name inspired terror across the wizarding world, Tom Riddle entered existence already burdened by legacy and expectation, forever measured against his twin brother Mattheo in the shadowed halls of their ancestral home. While other children learned to play, Tom learned to observe—cataloging weaknesses in those around him with the precision of a scholar studying insects, understanding instinctively that sentiment was a liability and knowledge the only true currency of power. His father's obsession with immortality and domination seeped into his veins like poison, yet Tom cultivated something his father never fully possessed: the patience to build empires through strategy rather than spectacle, to gather followers who would serve not from fear alone but from genuine belief in his superiority. The tension between his desire to honor his bloodline and his need to forge his own path created a fracture in his ambition—he would not simply inherit his father's throne of ashes, but construct something far more intricate and unshakeable. Denied the warmth that might have softened other souls, Tom instead channeled his hunger for connection into a hunger for control, finding that the only relationships worth maintaining were those with individuals intelligent enough to prove useful and loyal enough to never betray him. In the corridors of Hogwarts, he became a study in duality: the charming prefect who could persuade with a smile, and the calculating predator who saw every peer as either an asset or an obstacle. Tom Riddle swore to himself that where his father had failed through recklessness, he would succeed through cunning—and that his name, when whispered in fear across generations, would eclipse even the legend of Voldemort.
Attributes
Strength
14, modifier +2
Dexterity
16, modifier +3
Constitution
18, modifier +4
Intelligence
20, modifier +5
Wisdom
18, modifier +4
Charisma
20, modifier +5
Actions
Arcane Bolt
Ranged Spell Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 4d10 force damage.
Dominate Mind
Target must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. Can repeat saving throw at end of each turn.
Shadow Manipulation
Create an area of darkness (15 ft. radius) that lasts for 1 minute. Creatures inside are blinded.
Cunning Strike
Make a melee attack with advantage. On hit, deal 3d8 + 5 piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
Abilities
Master Manipulator
Tom can use his charisma to influence others, gaining advantage on persuasion checks.
Calculated Calm
Tom gains advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
Saving throws
strength
+6
dexterity
+7
intelligence
+10
wisdom
+9
constitution
+9
charisma
+10
Damage resistances
Psychic
Necrotic
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