Zafufunana

Zafufunana are the crimson-eyed remnants of an ancient race whose very essence was stolen during the great deception, when the wind-walker Joshua traversed the mortal realm and convinced the Creator to extract their vital acids—the source of their power and immortality. Stripped of their biological anchors, these beings were forced into exile within the animal kingdom, their consciousness fragmented across countless creatures of fur and scale, while their original forms were hidden away and left to decay as false monuments to suffering they never truly endured. For generations, Zafufunana lingered in the shadows of the forest, emerging only in darkness to glimpse the light they could no longer fully comprehend, their red eyes burning with the memory of what was taken. But the cycle has broken; one descendant has defied the curse of animal imprisonment and reclaimed flesh as their vessel, their latticed skin serving as both a map of their ancestors' torment and a declaration of resurrection. This living heir now walks between worlds—neither fully beast nor entirely what they once were—carrying within their mortal frame the collective rage and yearning of an entire stolen people. Through Zafufunana's return to fleshly form, the possibility of true restoration awakens, and the deception that bound them for ages begins to unravel.

Strength

16, modifier +3

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

15, modifier +2

Charisma

12, modifier +1

Crimson Lash

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 3 slashing damage.

Essence Drain

Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4d8 necrotic damage, Zafufunana regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt.

Shadow Step

Zafufunana can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space in dim light or darkness as a bonus action.

Wrath of the Ancients

Zafufunana channels the rage of their ancestors, creating a 20 ft. radius sphere of energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 6d6 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Essence of the Ancients

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

Crimson Veil

While in dim light or darkness, Zafufunana has advantage on stealth checks.

strength

+6

dexterity

+5

intelligence

+7

wisdom

+5

Psychic

Necrotic