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Vol'Jin

Created by Acherus

Vol'Jin was not always destined to lead the Ba'hantu tribe. Born during a time of great strife when his people faced extinction from a plague of shadow-touched creatures, he was marked from birth by peculiar circumstances—his pale blue skin was considered a curse by many, a sign of the dark magic that threatened their existence. Shunned by his own mother, the young troll was raised by the tribe's previous shaman, an ancient crone named Zix'thra who recognized something extraordinary in the outcast child. Under her tutelage, Vol'Jin learned that his unusual appearance was not a curse but a gift, a natural affinity to perceive and manipulate the veil between worlds. She taught him the sacred arts of shamanism and the delicate balance required to commune with spirits both benevolent and malevolent. When Zix'thra passed, Vol'Jin inherited not only her position but also the wooden mask she had carved decades prior—a conduit to the protective spirit that had watched over the Ba'hantu since their tribe's founding. Years of careful stewardship transformed Vol'Jin from a rejected outcast into the most beloved leader his people had ever known. His methods were unconventional; rather than meet threats with brute force alone, he employed cunning and insight, slipping through conflicts with the grace of a shadow to broker peace and gather intelligence for his tribe's survival. The beads woven into his distinctive red mowhawk each represent a crisis averted, a life saved, or a wrong made right through his intervention. Vol'Jin's reputation for wisdom and unexpected kindness extended beyond the Ba'hantu, drawing wanderers, exiles, and seekers from distant lands to his village seeking counsel. Though he stood as a towering figure of authority with tusks that gleamed like ivory monuments, his greatest power lay in his ability to see the potential for good in even the most hardened hearts, transforming outsiders into allies and proving that true leadership comes not from dominance, but from understanding and compassion.

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Creation type
Character
Shared by
Acherus
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
14
Profile sections
8
Artwork images
3

Details

Type
Humanoid
Class
Ranger
Gender
male
Alignment
Lawful Good
Faction
Ba'hantu Trolls
Size
Large
Armor class
18
Hit points
800
Speed
30
Challenge
22
Experience
13000
Languages
Common, Troll, Spirit Tongue
Senses
Darkvision100 ft., Passive Perception 20
Skills
Insight, Persuasion, Stealth, Survival

Biography

Vol'Jin was not always destined to lead the Ba'hantu tribe. Born during a time of great strife when his people faced extinction from a plague of shadow-touched creatures, he was marked from birth by peculiar circumstances—his pale blue skin was considered a curse by many, a sign of the dark magic that threatened their existence. Shunned by his own mother, the young troll was raised by the tribe's previous shaman, an ancient crone named Zix'thra who recognized something extraordinary in the outcast child. Under her tutelage, Vol'Jin learned that his unusual appearance was not a curse but a gift, a natural affinity to perceive and manipulate the veil between worlds. She taught him the sacred arts of shamanism and the delicate balance required to commune with spirits both benevolent and malevolent. When Zix'thra passed, Vol'Jin inherited not only her position but also the wooden mask she had carved decades prior—a conduit to the protective spirit that had watched over the Ba'hantu since their tribe's founding. Years of careful stewardship transformed Vol'Jin from a rejected outcast into the most beloved leader his people had ever known. His methods were unconventional; rather than meet threats with brute force alone, he employed cunning and insight, slipping through conflicts with the grace of a shadow to broker peace and gather intelligence for his tribe's survival. The beads woven into his distinctive red mowhawk each represent a crisis averted, a life saved, or a wrong made right through his intervention. Vol'Jin's reputation for wisdom and unexpected kindness extended beyond the Ba'hantu, drawing wanderers, exiles, and seekers from distant lands to his village seeking counsel. Though he stood as a towering figure of authority with tusks that gleamed like ivory monuments, his greatest power lay in his ability to see the potential for good in even the most hardened hearts, transforming outsiders into allies and proving that true leadership comes not from dominance, b

Attributes

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

22, modifier 6

Intelligence

22, modifier 6

Wisdom

22, modifier 6

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Actions

Spirit Blade

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 70 (7d10 + 5) slashing damage.

Voodoo Curse

Target must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (10d10) necrotic damage and be poisoned for 1 minute.

Shadow Step

Teleport up to 80 feet to an unoccupied space in dim light or darkness. Gain advantage on the next attack.

Abilities

Spirit's Guidance

Vol'Jin can commune with spirits, granting advantage on Wisdom checks.

Voodoo Resilience

Gains resistance to necrotic and psychic damage.

Troll's Tenacity

Regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn if above 0 hit points.

Cunning Insight

Can use a bonus action to gain advantage on the next attack roll.

Saving throws

strength

10

dexterity

9

wisdom

12

charisma

9

Legendary actions

Invoke Spirit

Summon a spirit to aid in battle. Choose one ally within 30 ft. to gain advantage on their next attack.

Cunning Retreat

Vol'Jin can move up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Voodoo Shield

Create a protective barrier. Until the start of his next turn, he gains +5 AC and resistance to all damage.

Damage resistances

Necrotic

Psychic

Condition immunities

Charmed

Frightened

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