Velara Shadowlight

Velara was the first of her order to voluntarily undergo the Ritual of Binding, believing that by willingly consuming fel corruption, she could understand and ultimately purify it from within—a heresy her superiors tolerated only because her conviction was absolute. For three years, the ritual worked; she became a living crucible, transmuting demonic essence into holy power that healed wounds no priest could mend. But on the night the Burning Legion's invasion reached her temple, she discovered the terrible truth: the corruption had been slowly rewriting her will, and when the moment came to choose between saving her sisters or fulfilling a demonic compulsion, she found herself frozen, watching as green flame consumed them all. The shattered horn—cracked when she finally broke free of the possession's grasp—became her penance, a permanent reminder that faith alone cannot overcome the weight of such a choice. Now she walks a razor's edge between two truths: the demon in her blood whispers temptations she no longer entirely resists, while the fractured remnants of her oath demand she wield that darkness as a weapon against greater evils. She refuses to hide what she is, forcing herself to meet the world with both burning eyes—one that sees corruption's seductive beauty, the other that remembers the screams of those she could not save—knowing that her greatest strength lies not in choosing between light and shadow, but in embracing the terrible power that comes from being broken in just the right way.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Greatsword of Redemption

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 4 slashing damage and 1d8 radiant damage.

Fel Infusion

As an action, Velara can infuse her weapon with fel energy, adding 2d6 necrotic damage for 1 minute. Can be used once per long rest.

Penance's Gaze

As a bonus action, Velara can target one creature within 30 ft. They must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d8 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Cloak of Shadows

As a reaction, Velara can become invisible until the start of her next turn when attacked. This can be used once per short rest.

Light's Judgment

Velara channels the Light to heal herself or an ally within 30 ft. for 4d8 + 5 hit points. Can be used once per long rest.

Demonic Resilience

Velara has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Light's Echo

When she heals, she can add her Wisdom modifier to the healing amount.

strength

7

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

6

Radiant

Necrotic