Preface and Campaign Info

Well, if you're reading this, that means that I actually worked on this enough to feel comfortable sharing it with people. This campaign is probably the most i've ever worked on something... ever. It's not the culmination of years of effort like my last world, but rather something new, using ideas i had always wanted to use but never got the chance to. It's the first time i've had enough interest in something to work on it constantly with very little breaks, and i hope that it can at least bring close to the amount of happiness the other worlds have. With that out of the way, let's get into the important details.

Intro 2

It happens on a day as normal as any other. As you go about your activies for the day, you hear it. The call of a bird, a distance away. It sounds like that of a bird of prey, loud and majestic but the silence afterwards seems to almost be seeking a reply. Moments later, you see it. Like a large eagle, but with a jade tint to it's feathers, a Tracker Eagle. Such birds are rare and expensive, only utilized truly by the rich to contact others. In this case, it seems to be seeking you. As it lands, only a couple meters in front of you, you notice the symbol of the Xin Dynasty on the scroll in it's talons, which it drops in front of you. Within, a letter of recruitment written in clean but harsh Xin, and stamped with the symbol of a rose. Inside, it reads,

Welcome to Aeroth

Cosmology of Aeroth

The Salt, also known as the material plane, is orbited by the celestial bodies Mercury and Sulfur. Sulfur serves as the sun of the world, mirroring the Salt but bathed in a constant ethereal light. Mercury is the moon of the world and a similar mirror, though showing instead a world of darkness mirroring the Salt. On another axis around the Salt, the Planes of Progression, also known as the Elemental Planes, orbit the world and bring about the seasons of the world.

Beyond the central parts of the Cosmology lie the Luminary planes, the planes of outsiders and magic. Though usually far apart from the central rotations, at each given time one Luminary draws closer to the Salt.

Aeroth Calendar

Created by the philosopher Mithalis in the Chaos Era of Signo, the Mithalis Calendar model is primarily used in Signo and is commonly used by the Xin Dynasty within Tengrao. The Mithalis calendar divides years into 347 days, based around the rotation cycles of the Luminary planes. Each month is 29 days besides the month of Progen, having only 28 days. Weeks are 7 days long, averaging about 4 per month.

Chapter 1: The World Soul

Teleos

Teleos is the religion dedicated to the Radiant Moon and its einherjar inhabitants. As a religion it focuses on beliefs of providing for family and community while attempting to make the world a better place through charity and giving. There is also a focus on ancestor worship and giving proper burials and remembrance for the dead who did the same in the past. Though followers of the paragons are rare, warriors who are part of this religion will generally choose one paragon to follow, bearing their symbol at all times to show their dedication. As with most Luminary religions, the month of Einhart is a sacred time of the religion. Most followers will usually take the month to remember the fallen and grant them gifts or offerings.

Thelesis

The luminary religion dedicated to the Radiant Moon and the Azata, followers of this religion focus themselves on uprooting evil wherever it rears its head. Followers of Thelesis don't believe that an authority and punishment is enough to destroy evil, but that actions must be taken in one's personal life to make the difference. While not all followers of this religion become radicalized towards vigilante justice, it wouldn't be uncommon either. However, there is also a focus on good bigger than this idea of justice, ideals of forgiveness and helping those who need it. The sacred time of Thelesis is Paxus, during which followers engage in acts of cheer and partying. After all, the greatest expression of good is in such acts.

Proarchē

A religion based off of the beliefs of the Primordials and their plane of Solution. The focus of Proarchē is that of aether, the formless matter that supposedly once permeated the world. Believers of Proarchē support the primordials in their attempt to restore the chaos and aether of the world, allowing infinite potentials to be born. Proarchē remains a rather uncommon religion, existing in small fringe groups. These groups, however, are not content to simply fade into the background and will make attempts to bring themselves into the limelight whenever given the option. By those who use the Mithalis calendar, the month of Xaomis is considered a sacred time. During this month, casual believers will typically make an effort to switch up their daily schedules or social relations to represent the eternal march of change, while more radical followers will attempt to further promote the goals of the Primordials and cause as much havoc as possible.

Henosis

The religion dedicated towards the Green Moon of Digestion and the Shrouded Moon of Separation, followers of this religion dedicate themselves to living alike to the Fae that reside on both of these planes. The exact philosophy of this religion is one that’s very disputed within it’s doctrine, as it seems to focus on both the preservation of the old but simultaneously the creation of the new. As such, many members of this religions have taken to adopting a sort of balance between the two, never allowing one to outdo the other.

Followers of this religion don’t have much attachment to the twin luminaries themselves, and so instead have taken to celebrating the solstices and equinoxes of each season, seeing them as days of balance between both aspects of their beliefs.

Sige

A religion of silence, mourning, and acceptance. Sige is the religion based around the luminary of Distillation, known by many as Styx or the Silent Moon. Sige has a focus on the idea of death and the process that happens after, as souls are taken to their eternal home of the luminary planes. As such, on the material plane followers of Sige take to living with acceptance of this eventual process, making sure it retains its sanctity and that those who do die are given the proper respect. Notable examples of this are the Sorrow Knights of Tengrao, followers of their psychopomp Kara who dictate the funerary processes of the continent.

Theletus

Theletus is the religion based off of the Blood Moon and its Kyton inhabitants. Following the nature of the Kytons, doctrine of Theletus has an integral focus on the idea of change to reach a state of perfection. While not all followers of this religion go to the brutal extent of the Kyton, most organizations dedicated to this religion tend to quickly go awry. The most notable example of this was the Black Mire Cult within Tengrao’s Forces of Nil, originally a group of likeminded worshippers; it quickly turned into a cult dedicated to transforming themselves with the corruption of the underground. The sacred time of Theletus is the month of Subgen. During this time, followers will often sacrifice something from their life in a show of devotion towards perfection.

Ageratos

The religion devoted to the plane of Ceration, also known as the Metal Moon, this religion has a focus on order above all else. The doctrine of this religion asserts chaos as the cause of the evils of the world, and says that the way to deal with these evils is an eternal order. Followers of this religion make an effort of cleanliness and order in their life. In most cases, this religion remains rather uncommon even in places with a lot of luminary worship.

Qlippoth Worship

While the Qlippoth certainly have many followers, no group has been organized enough to even give the religion a proper title. It'd be more fitting to call these groups Qlippoth cults, as each is rather small and incredibly devoted. Usually cults focus their worship on one Qlippoth Lord, rather than a collective. Other than that, no rules necessarily apply to such worship, as such would go against the nature of the husk fiends. In most places, this type of worship is outlawed.

Gnosis

Gnosis is an innate part of each Luminary plane, building blocks behind each plane's existence. Though Gnosis has no clear origin, it is known that those native to a Luminary plane, with enough power, can eventually claim a piece of Gnosis to become god-like.

Holders of Gnosis are treated with great respect by outsiders, even if such outsiders don't even believe in such power structures. As such, holders of Gnosis are often treated as nobility, commanders, or prophets.

Gnosis seems to be created in response to these powerful outsiders, rather than existing prior. The amount of Gnosis between each plane appears to be uneven, with some having up to 7 holders while some only have 3.

The Grand Sin

The Grand Sin represents a turning point within the early history of Aeroth. Though mortality was hardly a feature of the world at the point, it was said that the physical world of the Salt and the spiritual world of the Luminaries were once very separate, warded from within the Luminaries from ever combining.

In this early world, the laws of reality seemed yet to be finished. Death was not yet possible, souls instead being reborn endlessly. Distance and location was yet to be defined, and blood was the only law of the world. It was, as many now call it, an age of blood.

From the Luminaries, the holders of each plane's Gnosis lived peaceful lives, separate from the chaos beyond. It was peace, the beings there being granted freedom and power to do as they wish, simply watching the plights of mortals beyond. This was how many of the holders of Gnosis wished for it to stay, and for many years, it did.

Happening such a long time ago even his fiendish kind were erased from any records, this took a change when the Heresy Lord Aamon took a shard of Gnosis from Projection. It was within his kind's nature to plot ways to gain more power, but for all intents and purposes, any power he could gain he already had. So instead, he created a plan to create more power, even at the cost of this peace.

Archangel Tiriel was given Gnosis shortly after Aamon. Seeing her as a chance, Aamon spoke with her, convincing her of the potential for a better world. He spoke of creating a safer world for mortals, where magic flowed freely and souls could enter the Luminaries. Tiriel, feeling that Aamon spoke truth, took the offer openly.

The two worked together, gathering rejected pieces of Gnosis across the Anima Mundi, and eventually the two gathered within the soon to be Broken Solace demiplane where none could interfere. From here, stories diverge from source to source. Some claim their plans went exactly as planned, while others claim a betrayal on Aamon's end, or even perhaps a betrayal of Tiriel. But what happened afterwards was what neither were hoping for.

Never truly merging, the border between spiritual and physical became visible to mortals. The end of the Age of Blood occurred truly when mortals looked into the sky and saw the Luminaries shining down on them. It granted them power, light, and warmth. The tortured souls of the world moved on, lead by masked beings of death. Belief became power, and power was belief. It was the dawn of magic.

But not just good came from this. The world was exposed to power it was never meant to have, from the corrupting power of the Luminaries to the hordes of fiends that soon followed. Those powerful enough to have bridged the gap before were wiped out, nothing but their souls being left behind. It was the dawn of the Age of Chaos.

Aamon died as part of this happening. His kind, along with all other fiends (barring those with Gnosis), were stripped of emotion and individuality and become the Qlippoth, husk fiends. Those remaining Gnosis bearer's were imprisoned, forced to ever wander the Anima Mundi.

Tiriel, on the other hand, survived through the incident though never recovered mentally. She was stripped of her title, becoming known by many as the Archangel of Heresy. Chained beneath the dungeons of Calcination, she was forced to eternally watch the twisted world she had created.

In the modern day, the Grand Sin is a part of folklore that now seems almost distant. Magic and death are such a part of normal life now, that many think nothing of this story, and with the two perpetrators gone, who's to say if it really did happen?

A final side effect of this Grand Sin was the spreading of stolen Gnosis around Tengrao. There's no reason Tengrao in particular was chosen, simply being in the right place when the grand sin happened. Appearing to the world like fallen comets, these pieces bound themselves to those in need. These shards of Gnosis were never truly accounted for, so it is treated the same as the rest of the story- a story, and nothing more.

Death and the Afterlife

After the Grand Sin, souls became free to pass on to the Luminary planes after their death. With this, came the eternal respite of the afterlife, where souls can live once more before either fading into the Anima Mundi, or becoming an outsider themselves.

This process begins right as the physical body dies. Under normal circumstances, the Psychopomp Guides of the Salt claim the soul if possible, normally aided by other psychopomps to help the soul accept their fate. If the soul is ready to move on, the soul is guided through the River Styx and given a decision of which Luminary to reside in for the rest of their existence. Once chosen, the soul is guided and takes their place as a petitioner, souls of the Luminary planes that remain mutable to their new homes influence. Those who don't accept are guided to Distillation, where they remain until their choice is made.

Though each soul chooses where they go, souls are not simply given free reign on this decision. Actions and moral choices of the soul engrave themselves onto the incorporeal form of a soul, marking them for a fitting home. Choosing a luminary that goes against your actions results in the creation of Hollowed, outsiders of the chosen Luminary with twisted corruptions implying the souls true nature. This creates a conflict for plenty of souls, deciding whether it be better to brave the befitting Luminary, or live as a twisted version of what they wished for.

More details on how to create a Hollowed will be listed in the monster template section.

Pantheon of Aeroth

At it's core, Aeroth tells the story of the mortals within, but primarily how the powers above them tend to interfere with and destroy one's way of life, but also how one can fight against said circumstances and better one's self in the process. As such, Aeroth has an expansive pantheon to fit whatever story needs to be told. This section will cover the Praesul of the material plane, and then dive into potential patrons of the Luminary planes. When making a cleric, warlock, or simply religious character, any of the options can be chosen based off of what fits your character most. Though not all have listed recommended domains or patron types, ask your DM which would fit for how they wish to portray your patron in the story.

Python, The Patron of Oracles

Also known by many as "The Eternal Seeker," Python is a praesul usually residing around Signo's Seeker's Lake. However, unlike most Praesul, Python typically does not reside around the one area and instead wanders the forests of northern Signo, eternally in search of something he will never confess. When found, however, the trials he bestows upon mortals are no joke, usually intense puzzles designed from the depths of the trial holders memories. Such trials usually grant winners with insight and knowledge on their situation, and occasionally a hint of divine power. It is from this that he gained his title of Patron of Oracles, as those who walk away from his trial alive have knowledge most can only dream of.

Python has created no race to enact his will, nor does he accept common worship.

Depiction. Python takes the appearance of a regular sized humanoid figure, covered in plants and earth to hide his true face. Over a skull like mask, flowers bloom over antlers and bone in an almost halo like shape.

Commandments of Python.

• Fate is not static, but can only be bent if you know where to fight. Do not act on a whim.

• To stop searching is to grow dull. With a whole world to experience, it is your duty to see as much as you can.

• The world is yours to make an impact on. Leave a mark when you leave this world behind.

Charybdis, Guardian of the Forgotten Bay

Charybdis is the Praesul representing the High Priestess card, residing in Tengrao's Bay of Forgotten Treasures. This bay is a channel through which merchant's generally pass through, so it is said that plenty of trade goods end up slipping into it's waters. It is these treasures that Charybdis stores, amassing them into a horde of valuables.

Charybdis is one of the less confrontational of the Praesul, very few being able to take on her trials due to her underwater dwelling. It is said, however, that her trial is once of patience and reflection rather than one of physical prowess. Her created race is the Soreia, jellyfish like creatures made of forgotten items and memories that fall into her domain.

Depiction. Charybdis is usually depicted as an aquatic humanoid, form donned with coral, shells, and various other pieces of aquatic creatures. Rather than legs she is depicted with a mass of tentacles, grasping and holding the discarded treasures she lives within.

• Fate is not static, but can only be bent if you know where to fight. Do not act on a whim.

• To stop searching is to grow dull. With a whole world to experience, it is your duty to see as much as you can.

• The world is yours to make an impact on. Leave a mark when you leave this world behind.

Echidna, Patron of Harvest

Echidna is the Praesul of growth and harvest, residing in western Signo's plains. It has been said that this area is perfect for growing crops due to her blessing upon the land. Of the trials, hers is known to be long but simple, requiring one to dedicate themselves to the tending and growth of something, whether it be crops, family, or a pet.

Of the Praesul, Echidna is often portrayed as one of the more passive, but this could not be further from the truth. A protector of those in her lands, she is known to ward off the forces of extraplanar threats to allow the residents of the plains to develop in safety. Such actions have granted her the title "The Twilight Mother." The race created by Echidna is the centaurs.

Depiction. Echidna is often depicted as a large humanoid, vines, plants, and flowers wreathing her form. In hand, she usually holds a drinking horn, a sickle, and a spear. Rather than eyes, she seems to have two orbs of blazing golden flame.

Commandments of Echidna.

• Hold yourself to your promises and duties. Of all deception, to not fufill one's duty is the worst.

• Treat those close to you with kindness, and shield them from those who would see them harm.

• Work hard to help the ones you love. Your duty could be all it takes to better one's life.

Typhon, the Patron of Kings

Typhon, known by many as the Serpent, is a Praesul residing in western Signo's Serpent's Spine. It is said that these ossian formations are the remains of his old body, once slain by a divine conspiracy. Since this incident, Typhon has grown resentful towards the other Praesul, only serving his purpose when needed.

Typhon is a powerful warrior but also commander, and his trial demands the other bring not only themselves, but an army they command. The battles fought on the Serpent's Spine are usually long and bloody, but survivors have been said to have been granted command and presence unlike any mortal.

Depiction. Typhon's portrayal depends very heavily on time period. Before the age of metal began, his form was massive and serpentine, with obsidian black scales. In modern times, he appears as a grey giant, covered in obsidian scars and wielding an oversized club.

Commandments of Typhon.

• Wield your presence like a weapon. Power is first gained through respect, which you must garner.

• See your plans through to the end. Let not your blade falter.

• Take passion in your beliefs. Do not let another insult that which you hold dear.

Chiron, The Kirin of the Lumin Tundra

Chiron is a praesul residing in Southern Tengrao, just east of the First Temple of the Warrior Saints. Chiron represents the Heirophant card. It is said that Chiron was the first Praesul the Order of Warrior Saints had challenged, setting them on the path by recovering their wounded and granting them the spiritual knowledge required to continue their path.

The area she resides is is known as the Kirin's Respite, a perpetually mist cloaked lake in which one misstep sends one falling into the potentially lethal freezing waters. Illusionary pathways and beasts roam the surface of this lake, attempting to deceive the trial bearer. Those who follow their instincts and make it to the center will be granted a feast with the Praesul.

Amphisbaena, the Patron of Family

Amphisbaena are the dual gods of family and dragons, supposedly having residing in the swamps of southern Signo. A major player in the fall of Typhon's rule, the two sacrificed their mortal forms to slay the serpent. Now, their holy place reduced to tombs and names forgotten to all but the most dedicated scholars, Amphisbaena has fallen out of the eyes of the world.

However, the Lover gods remain alive, though unable to take physical form. Notably, the children of this praesul created the Cosmic Egg, the birthplace of dragons. The Trial of these gods is one of sacrifice, seeing how far one will push themselves for those that they love.

Depictions. Depictions of Amphisbaena are usually draconic, with one taking on a white and black color palette and the other metallic. Both are typically shown with chains, representing their sacrifice.

Commandments of Amphisbaena.

• Don't be afraid to ask for help. The efforts of one are nothing compared to that of a group.

• Act with bravery and courage.

• Be vigilant and protect those you love. Don't be afraid to sacrifice everything to protect them.

Hydra, Mercy of Taifeng

Hydra is the god representing the Chariot card, residing on the island of Taifeng. The surrounding sea is usually covered in constant storms, and so Hydra is known to grant sailors safe passage through the sea. It was in this trial that Saint Marin was given the seed of the Life Tree, making Hydra a very important part of the founding of Avia.

The trial of Hydra is generally one of vehicular control, usually sailing through a storm in order to test not just the captain but the entire crew of a ship. The race of Hydra is the Candor, eyeless collections of storm designed to spread his freedom further.

Depictions. The exact design of the armor varies, but Hydra is always depicted as wearing a set of full plate, often obscuring most of his features. What can be seen, however, are two eyes seemingly reflecting the stars above.

Commandments of Hydra.

• Fight against tyranny wherever it rears it's head.

• Do not let yourself be held back from doing what you love.

• Fight for the oppressed and purge the world of evil. Let your destruction of such evil be ever raging.

Stheno, the Patron of Judgement

The Praesul of Law and Eternity, Stheno is known by many as the ruler of the Oasis court in midland Signo. A city of beautiful libraries and towers, the center of this city is the largest court hall in Aeroth. It is here that Stheno resides, judging those for their crimes and sins.

Stheno only presents herself to people she considers just, while those she denies simply wander through the desert seeking a presence they'll never find. The trial of Stheno, beyond simply finding her, is one of wit and logic, defending yourself for the crimes you had committed.

Depiction. Depictions of Stheno usually show her as a humanoid figure split in half, one side looking like a human with dark skin, black hair, and radiant golden armor, while the other side looks statuesque, as if carved from marble.

Commandments of Stheno.

• Hold yourself to the standards of the law. If the law is unjust, do what you can to change it.

• Never stand for chaos. It is your duty to preserve order in this world.

• Forgive those who have wronged you. While you should always be vigilant, anger simply breeds more chaos.

Enyo, The Patron of the Knowledge

The God of Scholars and Oracles, Enyo resides in the northernmost point of Signo, the Seer's Peak. The tallest mountain in Signo, hiking up this range is often dangerous and those who aren't careful will not go home with their life. It is this that is Enyo's trial, to have the resolve to climb such a mountain.

Of the Praesul, Enyo is one of the most reclusive, perhaps due to the weight of the trial needed to even view such a creature. What is known, however, is that those who do make it up are often taken in, a sort of apprenticeship with the Praesul.

Depiction. Enyo is typically depicted as a winged equine creature, having a skull like face with massive antlers and wings shining with starlight. Motes of starlight seem to shine around them.

Commandments of Enyo.

• Learn as much as you can. Knowledge is the purpose of living.

• Do not let info be destroyed or lost. It is your duty to preserve such knowledge.

• Uphold truth and reason. Do not let deception guide your blade.

Lamia, the Lurking Chaos

Alternatively known as the Serpent of Chaos, this being lives on Mt. Xaoc, an isolated island to the north of Seelo. While not directly hostile, Lamia is intensely disliked by the rest of Seelo, mainly due to the Podgan, creatures of his own creation.

Lamia is an intensely chaotic being, unpredictable in all dealings. As such, his trial differs for nearly every attempt, making it impossible to fully prepare.

Depiction. Depictions of Lamia vary, but there is a common portrayal of a faceless serpent of gold and other metals, bearing a huge golden gear on it's back.

Commandments of Lamia.

• Live recklessly and without planning. Life is too short to worry about such matters.

Stymphalian, the Lord of Blades

Stymphalian is the praesul representing the Strength card. An odd mix of avian and blades, Stymphalian resides on the peak of Stymphis, Tengrao's tallest pillar mountain. It is this residence that makes up his trial- in order to speak with the god, one must climb the vertical ascent while avoiding attacks from the beasts that guard it.

Once one reachs the peak, Stymphalian grants the victor training unlike anything else the world has. Stymphalian's race upon the world are the Dao, artificial constructs made of blades similar to him.

Depictions. Depictions of Stymphalian differ, some depicting him as more animalistic while others show him more human, but the connecting theme is that of a large metallic bird like figure, wings and armor composed entirely of blades.

Commandments of Stymphalian.

• Live with determination. Do not let your passion waver.

• Devote yourself to your goals. Do not let doubt make you shy away.

• Control your own power. Do not let your strength go to waste in affairs that do not matter.

Scylla, the Patron of Liars

Often simply called the Trickster Goddess, Scylla is the patron of thieves, charlatans, and revolutionaries. Residing in northern Signo's Liar's Maw, Scylla is known for causing chaos within the nearby clans through the threat Chorryn pose to their continued existence. However, Scylla cares not for the clans but instead on freeing those from the lies such clans teach.

Perhaps the most isolated of the Praesul, she spends most of her time weaving her ever-changing labyrinth of web. Her trial, as such, is navigating this web, despite the trickery and illusions it holds.

Depiction. Typically shown with pale, almost completely white, skin and dark hair, Scylla associates heavily with the symbols of oppression throughout the world, wearing broken ropes and chains across her almost insectoid body. Her face appears human, though spider like fangs seem to break such an idea.

Commandments of Scylla.

• Challenge any and all ideas. Truth cannot be discovered without conflict.

• Do not let yourself fall victim to the chains that only serve to hold you back.

• Find beauty in all that you do.

Cerberus, the Mask of Death

Known by many as the Eternal Actress, Cerberus is a praesul residing to western Seelo's City of the Red Curtain. An eternally shifting labyrinth that reads the fears of the trial goer, this maze will change it's shape to challenge the trial goer. Those who make it through the maze win the trial, becoming granted the power of fear.

Cerberus is, like many of the Praesul of Seelo, feared by the general populace. Her chosen race, the Agypsus, are seen by many as evil bodysnatchers waiting to steal one's place and identity.

Depiction. Cerberus varies dramatically in depiction thanks to her nature of shifting shape. The thing that remains constant is her red cloak, reminiscent of her title of Red Curtain.

Commandments of Cerberus

• Show your true self only to those you trust.

• Do not forget that your end shall come. Live despite this.

•Do not fall into the chains of identity.

Nemeah, the Fallen Angel

Nemeah is the praesul representing the Temperance archetype. Nemeah is a being of balance, said in Seelan myth to have been exiled from the heavens due to his attempts at merging the worlds of light and darkness. This myth holds a lot of truth, however, in that for years he had been a supporter of many of the Luminary religions, aiding them in their rituals.

The residence of Nemeah is the Celestial Spire, a tower in southern Seelo that supposedly extends to both the heavens above and darkness below. The trial of Nemeah is travelling to both ends of this tower in order to gain the whole of his blessing.

Depiction. Nemeah is depicted as shrouded in both darkness and light, obscuring his features. He has four wings, one set angelic and the other skeletal. Wearing radiant armor, the only part of him that remains unarmored is his hands, each bearing everflowing cups.

Commandments of Nemeah.

• Hold balance in all that you do.

• Be patient. Do what you must and allow the world to do the rest.

• Stay true to your purpose.

Chimera, the Eyes that Watch

Chimera is the praesul of Seelo's Devil Call Woods. A wretching being of rage and chaos, many describe Chimera as the embodiment of nature's wrath. It is for this reason that the hunters of Seelo are wary to enter the woods alone, lest they become the praesul's next prey.

The trial of Chimera is that of a hunt. Once you have taken down the target quickly and efficiently, Chimera will grant you his blessing.

Depiction. Depictions of Chimera are large and mammalian, a bear like beast with the head like the skull of a lizard. Mismatched horns and antlers protrude from his bony head, and glowing red eyes seem to exude from somewhere within.

Commandments of Chimera.

• Calculate all you do, but do not hesitate.

• A moment's inaction can be your downfall.

• Survival trumps any moral concerns. Do what keeps you alive.

Erymanthian, the Blade of Hakyoku

A beast of chaos and destruction, Erymanthian is the praesul residing in Tengrao's Mt Hakyoku region. Though not unintelligent in his assault, Erymanthian is known to attack at random to anyone who enters his sacred land. His tactics are of quick attacks and then running, leaving the trial goer injured. It is surviving these attacks, however, that marks one as a victor of this trial and earning you his blessing.

Erymanthian is compared to the other praesul a lot more reclusive. His blessing is given remotely without interaction with him. It is said that only Saint Mikhan who stole his sword was able to speak with him.

Depiction. Erymanthian is depicted as a massive insectoid being, covered in a metallic exoskeleton and bearing the mask of a demon. He is shown to be capable with nearly every weapon, with the weapon wielded switching depending on interpretation.

Eidolon, the Wretched Hermit

In the swamps of southern Seelo, The Apothacarist Eidolon works in solitude. Known for his ability to heal any ailment, Eidolon is sought out by many for this gift. As such, Eidolon has decided it irresponsible of him to have a difficult trial. Anyone with the ability to track him down is able to access his gift.

Eidolon's chosen race are the plagueborne, survivors of the Plague era whose bodies have combined with the cures that helped them.

Depiction. Eidolon is often depicted and a gaunt figure, face obscured with a bird like mask. Various bottles and bags line his body, giving him access to any needed ingredient at any time.

Commandments of Eidolon.

• Never lose hope. To lose hope is to lose your future.

• Learn all you can of the physical, but never forget your intuition.

• Seek what you need unendingly.

Tarandos, the Lantern of Yueliang

Within Tengrao's Yueliang Forest, a light can be seen beyond the obscuring fog. Known by many as the guiding light, Tarandos is the protector of these sacred grounds. Though most focus on his themes of light and guidance, Tarandos is just as much a god of shadows and illusion. It is because of this nature that the Yueliang Forest is perpetually covered in fog. To gain the blessing of this praesul, one must navigate the fog strewn forest.

The chosen race of Tarandos are the Shen, sentinent wooden masks made to serve as guides through the woods.

Depiction. Tarandos is often depicted as a being crafted from wood and bone. His form is a mix of animal and plant, the most notable feature being the deer skull face made of the same substances. In hand he is always shown carrying his lantern.

Commandments of Tarandos.

• Always hold to your word— but make it your weapon. use bureaucracy to your advantage and play by Fae rules

• If someone under the protection of the moon calls to you, it’s your duty to defend them.

• Never die having given the truth to an enemy. Use every word as an illusion, to the bitter end.

Keres, the Patron of War

Residing in western Signo's deserts, Keres is a being of warfare and command. Supposedly the leader behind the crusades of Enosi, the warriors who took part of this crusade wore emblems of the sun as a form of protection. The domain of Keres is the Eternal banner, an ancient battlefield marked with weaponry of wars long past. The trial of Keres is to face off against various warriors of history, proving yourself fit to lead.

Depiction. Depictions of Keres show a heavily armed figure, blades covering armor and weaponry alike. Behind him, a banner bearing the symbol of the sun. Though his helmet masks his features, eyes of glowing radiance shine through.

Commandments of Keres.

• Be a paragon to others. Let your example guide the path.

• Respect those above you.

• Fight until death, and die with honor.

Orion, the Duelist of Kettonoba

Residing in Tengrao's Kettonoba, this plateau is littered with craters and scorch marks at every visible location. The guardian of this battlefield, Orion is an extremely powerful but honorable warrior. The trial of Orion is to fight him one on one and disarm him of his weapon. Those who succeed are given his blessing and a weapon forged in the core of this domain.

Though many have supposedly defeated him, the only one to remain in the eyes of history is Saint Khanos, who went on to found the Xin Dynasty.

Depiction. Orion is often depicted as a blue skinned muscular figure, though his face appears skeletal with fiendish fangs and horns. In his hand always lies his trusted blade, while his other is devoted to magic.

Commandments of Orion.

• Show honor in all that you do. Be a light to others.

• Give everything your all. Hold back only when needed.

• Those who are beyond redemption should be ended with swift justice.

Ouroboros, the Metamorphasis

The Praesul of Alchemy and Transformation, not much is known of this praesul beyond her existence. The island of Chrysopoeia seems to be warded by astral magic, preventing most from accessing it. However, it is said that Ouroboros perhaps has power over some secret that the praesul all deny. Perhaps these wards are not a barrier preventing others from coming in, but a prison.

Depiction. Ouroboros is depicted as a humanoid figure made of stars, surrounded by motes of starlight, halos, and rings. The stars this figure seems to be made of reflect the current movement of the Luminary planes.

Luminary Planes

The Luminary Planes are the planes created to make up the fundamental building blocks of reality. 12 of these planes exist, moving eternally along with another in a geometric pattern. At each time, one of these planes takes a position close to the Salt. It is said that at this time, beings from that plane are empowered and can influence the world easier. While such a claim is hard to prove, worshippers of the Luminaries do tend to hear from their figures of worship much clearer during these times. From the Salt, all of the planes are visible to various degrees depending on their location. Along with this, faint white lines appear to connect the Luminaries together from this view. These lines are the mysterious River Styx, serving as a way to transport souls from Luminary to Luminary, the souls of the dead taking their final places.

Despite this sight, the River Styx never physically connects to them, it's idea remaining within the spiritual world. In truth, what is seen from the Salt is not the true Luminaries, but rather the physical projections of them created by the Grand Sin. Were one to physically access a Luminary, they would find not empty space between them, but rather a massive landmass in which the planes physically connect. This is known as the Anima Mundi, an ever changing reality shifting eternally with the movements of the Luminaries. Nothing is certain within the Anima Mundi, as even the fundamental laws of reality warp within. More on the Anima Mundi will be listed here, and after that the 12 Luminaries, along with the holders of each planes power and the outsiders that reside within.

Age of the Sword

While many historians debate whether or not the recent events should be considered the herald of a new age, the fact remains that the assassination of the emperor has drastically shifted the political and cultural tides of an already volatile time, tensions finally boiling over until a point of all out warfare. Beginning in 132 A.E. and extending to the current 134 A.E., it is in this time that the Divisus has split into seven warring states, all vying for control of the Xin crown.

The Warrior Saints

Considered to be a turning point for Tengrao, the legend of the Warrior Saints is one of the few culturally unifying parts of the nation. Though their exact origins are unknown, what is known is that once the seven had gathered from various parts of the Divisus they set off on a journey to take on the trials of the praesul, hoping to gain knowledge on how to protect the world from the hordes of the luminary planes. Beginning in the northern reaches of Yueliang Qiao, the group ventured across the entire divisus, taking and winning each trial along the way.

Though the exact history of it has been lost, it was during this time that the Kingslayer March fell to the hands of the Saints. For reasons still unknown, the Saints demanded the destruction of any records of the Kingslayer's March, so the exact methods of this battle remains unknown.

After the trials were complete and the Brigade defeated, the Warrior Saints split to various parts of the Divisus, constructing the Mirus. It was said by many that the Saints were destined to die at the time, a prophecy foretold by the withering of Saint Khanos's rose. Once the Mirus were constructed, the Warrior Saint's sealed themselves in the tombs of the Mirus, and presumably passed away, never to be seen again. Though the Mirus have been scavenged by researchers, the exact location of these tombs or if they even exist has never been confirmed, and with the loss of the maps of the Mirus, it'll likely stay that way.

Though now dead, the Saints have permanently rooted themselves into the culture of Tengrao and it's religions, with many taking on worship of single saints under the idea of patronage. The following section will list the Warrior Saints, the Mirus they constructed, and groups who claim their patronage.

Saint Sylphan

Also known as the Saint of Command, Saint Sylphan was once the leader of a band of mighty warriors, but was eventually killed in a battle between invading fiends. However, her soul remained in her body even as it decayed, forcing her to move onwards. Bringing her men along with the saints on the trials, it was said that her bond with her crew was what kept her going. She was granted an artifact of a shield from the Praesul Charybdis. She later constructed the Mirus of Mt. Hakyoku, where she supposedly died alongside her crew. She is considered the patron of anyone in a position of authority.

Saint Tranquility

Also known as the Saint of Power, Tranquility was born to a nomadic tribe of Qlippothspawn to the west of Tengrao's deserts. Though his tribe was opposed to magic, fearing it would draw the attention of the beasts they ran from, Tranquility was quick to master it and use it to grow in strength. It was only when his tribe was attacked and he managed to fight off the horde that he was permitted to continue his studies. Eventually he joined the Saints, gaining the wings of the praesul Stymphalian. Saint Tranquility's Mirus is the Tower of Earth and Heaven, a symmetrical tower that seems to defy gravity, leading up to an upside down floating island. Tranquility is considered to be the patron saint of scholars and mages.

The Mirus

Often referred to as the wonders of Tengrao, despite supposedly housing the corpses of the saints the Mirus remain the largest landmarks Tengrao has. Though the Dynasty holds unity as it's core tenant, the Mirus were perhaps one of the main reasons for their conquest- symbols of the strength and beauty of the divisus. The following will describe the Mirus and the mythology around them.

Xin Dynasty

The Xin Dynasty was once a unified government spanning most of Tengrao, though it's claim to the far corners of the land are disputed. Primarily functioning under a decentralized feudal system, this governments main point of control was a cultural one, utilizing the legend of the Order of Warrior Saints to claim their place as rightful owners of the divisus. It is through this and claims of similar power to the saints still possessed by the King that the Dynasty has continued to expand it's borders and control over the continent.

Or, so it did. With the rise of iron weaponry and newfound resistance against old ideals, the dynasty has found itself in a slow decline, only worsened by the assassination of the previous King Xin Feng during the Night of Blood. Now, the once unified nation finds itself in a power vacuum of sorts, the crown open for the taking.

Despite the death of King Xin Feng, the dynasty remains operable due to it's previous feudalistic system. Though far less unified than it's previous rule, the noble families within have formed a council which serves as a provisional government until the banner of King is reclaimed once more. This council has split governing duties between 7 head families, while the other families serve as a voting body on issues. The Jung family handles commerce, the Zhang family controls the military operations, the Liu family controls law enforcement, the Sung family oversees agriculture, the Huang family oversees religion, the Yuen family handles taxes, and the Meng family runs the courts.

With the assassination of Xin Feng, government operations have essentially been limited to the En Highlands of mainland Tengrao, where the Capitol city Jiuanping is. Jiuanping is a massive city, built over a gorge with a multitude of bridges connecting both sides of the river. Nobles and aristocrats live higher, closer to the peak of the mountain around the now empty Xin Palace, while the lower classes live closer to the river in agricultural sectors or underground in a web of connected tunnels. Though many resistance groups exist, the general populace of the city is supportive of the provisional council after witnessing the destruction that occurred the night of the King's assassination and how the council helped in recovering from the attack.

Outside of Jiuanping, most government is run by assigned members from the council families, often referred to as overseers. Overseers are responsible for enacting the will of the council and reporting any necessary info to the head families.

Of nobles, it is tradition for each to be given a retainer once the noble has reached 10 years of age. A retainer is typically one of noble blood as well, and such a position remains for life. The relationships between retainer and noble are in an interesting place culturally, existing as a person closer to you than even your spouse. When a retainer dies, a noble is traditionally not meant to take on another, though this tradition has been notably ignored by Xin Feng prior to his death, replacing his prior retainer with Arlya Phosphorence. A retainer's job varies on the position of the noble in question, but generally they are meant to serve and advise their noble as needed.

Military service in the Xin Dynasty is legally required of healthy men who have reached their races age of maturity, as well as anyone with magical talent. The Xin Dynasty has around 11 legions of around 5,000 soldiers each, with most of it being focused around the western border of the highlands to defend from the aggression of the Lihtos Brigade. Religion in the Xin Dynasty is unrestricted but still has a large majority towards one. The most common remains worship of the Order of Warrior Saints, but it is not uncommon to find smaller churches dedicated to the religions of the Luminaries, though such are generally frowned upon. The Praesul are often invoked in worship of the Warrior Saints, but as guides for self improvement rather than gods to be worshipped, following the journey the Warrior Saints once embarked.

Life in the Xin Dynasty is perhaps the most luxurious of the nations, though not without it's costs. Education is operated by the government and mandatory, equal access granted to every registered citizen. Extreme poverty and homelessness are required to be handled by the local family heads, giving most people access to basic food and shelter if need be. And though some hostility remains to some races, anyone of any background is given easy access to citizenship and jobs sponsored by the Dynasty if need be.

All the same, the Dynasty remains harsh and unforgiving. Extremely high taxes force those who cannot pay into military service, and speaking against the Crown can easily spiral into a death penalty. For most, a life of peace can be lived within the Dynasty's borders. But those from enemy states fear it and it's goal of expansion and how it'll impact their way of life.

The Zhang Family

The Zhang family is a wood elven family lead by Zhang Raz. Primarily serving to oversee military operations, the family is responsible for military recruitment and operations. The family has always been close to the King before his assassination, to the point that it is believed that one of Xin Feng's children was born to a woman of this family. Public perception of this family is rather negative, and so it is not out of the ordinary for members of the family to wear ogre like masks when performing work for their clan. It is through this that they've gained their nickname, the Ogres.

The Liu Family

The Liu family is a primarily half elven family. A family with usually extreme internal politics, the head of the family has recently shifted to a young Liu Iami. The Liu family is in charge of law enforcement, primarily being in charge of hiring and training town guards and handling immigration and entry to Xin territory.

The Sung Family

The Sung family is mainly dwarven. One of the smallest of the head families, the Sung family started as a small family farm that slowly grew and expanded with wealth. The king had taken a liking to their work ethic and granted them nobility. The Sung families primary function is not just the growth of produce but also the distribution, holding managing regular locations to prevent starvation of those needing food.

The Huang Family

The Huang Family is a primarily halfling family. One of the richest families of the Council, the Huang family was close with the King previously due to running the Shanyao Academy and teaching potential court astrologists. While officially the head of religion, they are also well known for running the education system of the Dynasty. The head of the house is currently Huang Elzin, who has held the position for 50 years thus far.

The Yuen Family

Perhaps the most disliked of the families, the Yuen Family is the family dedicated to tax collection and recording. Known as Greencloaks by most because of their green cloaks, this family sends out their hires yearly to first grant an estimate of one's earnings and then gathering the money. Each member of the family has guards with them at all times, an attempt at keeping the members of the family safe from the general hatred the public has for the family. The head of the family has chosen to remain anonymous because of this fact.

The Meng Family

The Meng Family is a high elven family, the head being Meng Dao. A long lineage of spellcasters, the family had for a long time been known to aid the King in his requests. When the assassination happened the family was quick to fill the position over the courts. While the family claims impartiality in their rulings, many claim a bias towards the Council can be seen in their judgement. Other than this, the family remains rather secretive.

Goals

The primary goal of the Xin Dynasty is to fufill the prophecy of the Warrior Saints, King Xin Feng hoping to be the emperor they had once prophesied of uniting Tengrao. It was through this that he justified his war on the other nation states of the continent. But, with Xin Feng's death and the collapse of the Dynasty's power, the focus of the Provisional Council now has become to survive until a loyalist reclaims the crown.

However, the Dynasty's ambition has not faltered even with the setback. More than ever there is a focus on teaching the legend of the Warrior Saint's in hopes of invigorating the nation's inhabitants along with using the three crown royals as proxy armies to fulfill their goals while never quite choosing between one of the three.

Relationships

Having broke off of the Dynasty, the Council naturally places more trust in the Order of the Rose, the Order of the Owl, and the Order of the Torch. However, the council has refused to give a certain statement on which of the three they would prefer to inherit the crown. At the end of the day, their goal is just to make sure the crown remains in the Xin family. As such, the council has sent resources to the three armies while encouraging the war against the remaining four.

The Forces of Nil are a long enemy of the Dynasty, having been the cause of their exile into the ground. Though the Forces have yet to expand enough to come into contact with the Dynasty, the three armies have been encouraged to deal with the Forces before anything else.

Avia has always been on shaky grounds with the Dynasty, having felt disregarded by the Dynasty's conquest but accepting in order to prevent the loss of lives. The Dynasty, however, very strongly wants the power of the Shu Gen and has come into conflict with the natives over it. Now that Avia has formed its own power structures, the Dynasty considers them rebels that must be elimated.

The Lihtos Brigade are seen as unintelligent brutes by the Dynasty, with not much thought put into them beyond defending their borders. They believe that ultimately, the Brigade can remain- under the Dynasty's banner, of course.

Symbols

The symbol used to represent the dynasty is usually a downwards facing sword with a serpent wrapped around it's blade. The origin of this has to do with the myth of the Serpent of Jiuanping which the Saint Khanos slew to make way for the founding of the Dynasty.

Though not quite official, jade green is considered to be the color representing the Xin Dynasty. So much so, that when Xin Feng was given a new throne, he requested it made entirely out of jade. As such, members of the provisional council now wear green robes to designate their position.

Less common is the use of the rose. Saint Khanos once foretold that when the all petals of his rose were to fall, the Age of the Saint's would end.

Figures of Interest

The main figures of the Dynasty are the heads of the families, though there are many powerful figures that make up the nation's power.

Oleander

Unknown, lawful evil.

Though not much is known of them but their existence, Oleander is an assassin who had served directly under the king. Rumored to have been taken in as a child and raised by the king in secrecy, the assassinations of many potential threats to the crown have been attributed to this figure. Oleander is known for striking quickly and lethally with deadly nightshade poison, quickly incapacitating and leaving enemies for dead. Beyond this though, their identity remains unknown.

Overseer Huang Sanlos

Nonbinary halfling, neutral good.

Sanlos is a younger heir of the Huang family, serving as a medic under the previous rule. Now they find themselves put under the command of the council, any power they once had now designated to the head of the family. Though possessing great astrological and magical talent, they are unable to take a true position with the head being occupied. Known for their lack of seriousness when it comes to important matters, many of the Huang family have taken to disliking them due to their demeanor.

Goals and Relationships

At the moment, the primary goal of the Forces of Nil are it's own continued existence. With the ward falling, the Forces have the chance to reclaim the land they once had and secure an existence outside the dangerous prison of the underground. To this end, the Forces are more than happy to fight off any invasions from the Dynasty.

All the same, there is also an aspect of revenge in future plans. Once the River Mikhan and it's surrounding area is claimed, the next target will be the Dynasty and the three armies that have broken off of it.

The Forces of Nil and Avia have a strained and difficult relationship. Though of similar origins and belief, the two have disputes over the ownership of the River Mikhan. It has yet to break out into complete warfare, but all it would really take is one push for the two to go over the edge into complete warfare.

The Forces and the Lihtos Brigade don't have stances towards each other necessarily. Because of the space between them, the two have not yet allied or become enemies.

Figures of Interest

Though a dangerous place to be raised in, the Forces have forged many powerful warriors and scholars from the depths.

Republic of Avia

"They enter our land and claim it as theirs, with no regard to us. They steal from our sacred temple, telling us that we are lucky to be able to use what is ours. And now, they blame us for events out of our control and slay our people? Their land belongs to us, the blessed of Saint Marin!"

-Magistrate Qhoryth declares war on the Xin Dynasty.

Figures of Interest

Lihtos Brigade

The Lihtos Brigade is the largest nation of Tengrao, occupying the entire western end of the continent and approaching on Xin Dynasty territory. Though, it seems hard to claim that the Brigade is a nation. The Lihtos Brigade claims itself instead to be a movement made of multiple native clans, fighting against the corruption of the ideology the saint's left behind. As such, they mark themselves as enemies of the Xin Dynasty and it's ideas of conquest.

The Lihtos Brigade's origins differ from story to story, some saying such a pact was made shortly after the Kingslayer March was defeated, while other's claim it's formation was in response to the first crusade of the Dynasty. Regardless of the exact time, the Brigade is a long lasting alliance that potentially has the power to defeat the Dynasty if proper measures are not taken.

Of the Warrior Saint's, perhaps the most hated by the Brigade is Saint Tranquility. Seeing him as a thief of the native clans land and treasures, they gave no respect to his mirus of the Tower of Earth and Heaven, raiding it for all they could. However, it seems they've yet to fully uncover it's secrets, occasionally finding new treasures within. Despite this hatred, the mirus remains a powerful bargaining chip for the brigade which they intend to use fully. Though there's no exact capitol of the Brigade, the Tower of Earth and Heaven has become a sort of meeting grounds among the leaders of the clans.

Unlike the other nations, it is hard to speak of an exact way of life or law present within, as the Brigade leaves most of these decisions to the clans themselves. Though there is no leader of the Brigade due to how it is structured, the heads of a couple clans have taken positions of managing the actions and movements of the brigade as a whole, though they don't necessarily hold power over individual clans.

The exact number of clans within the Brigade is unknown, but estimates put it at around 500. However, not all of these clans are active members of the Brigade. The more prominent clans of the Brigade will be listed here.

The Noble Orders

The Noble Orders are a set of three splinter armies from the Dynasty, made and lead by the exiled children of King Xin Feng. Despite having grown up together, the Noble Order's biggest enemies are currently each other, each claiming the crown as their own by birthright. The three orders will be listed here, along with their leaders and noble retainers.

Bloodhunter

Cleric Domains

Oath of Duplicity

When the Saint's Journey came to an end, the mysterious Saint Laam suddenly vanished. Her people, the Mavi, however, never faded from the eyes of the world. It was around this time the Oath of Duplicity spread across the world as the Mavi, now dedicated to the religion of Proarche, began to wander the world.

Dreamtouched

An ethereal presence has worked its way into your being, warping your soul with the powers of unreality. A bloodline passed down by those who learned the secrets of the natures of reality, sorcerers of this bloodline learn to influence the world as if it were a dream.

Astral Spells

You learn additional spells when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown on the astral spells table. Each of these spells counts as a sorcerer spell for you, but it doesn't count against the number of sorcerer spells you know. Whenever you gain a sorcerer level, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level. The new spell must be a illusion or enchantment spell from the sorcerer, warlock, or wizard spell list.

Astral Spells

Sorcerer Level	Spells
1st	charm person, sleep
3rd	detect thoughts, levitate
5th	blink, catnap
7th	confusion, divination
9th	creation, modify memory

Astral Superposition

Astral Superposition Starting at 1st level, you exist in both the astral plane and the material plane, being affected with the physics of both. Your weight is halved. Additionally, you can take the disengage action as a bonus action. Whenever you take the disengage action you may choose to gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed on top of the regular benefits. If you end your turn in the air, you fall at a speed as if affected by feather fall for 1 round.

Dreaming Mind

Starting at 1st level, your mind remains active even in the throes of sleep. You cannot be put to sleep unwillingly, and if magic is affecting your dreams you are aware of it. When you finish a long rest, you gain an additional metamagic option of your choice. You can use this option once, requiring no sorcery point cost. Once you use it, you cannot do it again until you complete another long rest.

Withdraw into Reverie

Starting at 6th level, you can escape to traces of the unconscious soul of the world. Once per long rest when you take damage, you can choose to disappear and gain resistance to the damage. You return in a space of your choosing within 30 feet at the start of your next turn.

Open Dreamway

At 14th level when you finish a short or long rest, you can cast dream without expending a spell slot. You can include up to eight additional willing creatures you can see within 10 feet of you in the casting. You must act as the messenger, and you cannot appear monstrous and terrifying. Until you exit the trance, all included creatures appear in the target's dreams and can converse freely. Only you can shape the dream, however.

When you exit the trance, you can decide to transport all participating creatures (including yourself) through the realm of dreams, appearing in the unoccupied spaces closest to the target. The target is aware of this teleportation attempt, even while asleep: an unwilling target can make a successful Wisdom saving throw to prevent the teleportation.

Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest.

Waking Dreams

You can manifest fantastical dreamscapes in the waking world. At 18th level, you can cast the spell mirage arcane without expending a spell slot, with a casting time of 1 action and a duration of 1 hour. While you're in the area of your mirage arcane, you can use your bonus action to change the nature of the illusion, following the spell's normal parameters. Once you use use this feature to cast mirage arcane, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. Additionally, during this time, you can use an action to attack with the fantastical scenery. Within the range of the spell, you gain an attack using your spell attack modifier. On a hit, this deals 2d8 + your charisma modifier psychic damage.

Warlock Patrons

Prime Aeon

You have made a pact with one of the 12 Prime Aeons, the beings who enforce the cosmic balances of the world. Though aeons typically refrain from interaction with the mortal world, many exceptions are made. Perhaps you were a catalyst of inbalance, leading to an aeon confronting you and eventually guiding you to repentance, or you deliberately sought out an aeon to aid you in hopes of getting revenge on a being of chaos. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your pact, and to which of the Prime Aeons it is to.

Aeon Expanded Spell List

Spell Level	Spell
1st	Bane, Bless
2nd	Silence, Zone of Truth
3rd	Life Transference, Daylight
4th	Arcane Eye, Gravity Sinkhole
5th	Destructive Wave, Temporal Shunt

Enforce Duality

You have learned to draw on the nature of duality, forcing it onto those who stand against you. At 1st level when you select this archetype, you learn the silvery barbs spell, and can cast it an amount of times per long rest equal to your proficiency bonus. This counts as a warlock spell to you, though it does not go towards your spells known.

Hand of Order

At 6th level, you can enforce your will upon reality. When a creature moves at least 5 feet towards you, you may use a reaction to attempt to halt their movement. The creature must make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failure, their speed is set to 0 until the beginning of their next turn. Additionally, you may choose one ally within 30 feet of you. They are placed under the effects of the Dash action until the end of your next turn. You can do this an amount of times per long rest equal to your proficiency bonus.

Aeonic Fortitude

At 10th level, your mind has grown stronger against the invasive tactics of chaos, allowing you to ward off the forces that try and hold you back. You gain resistance to psychic damage, and are immune to the frightened or charmed condition. You have advantage against Wisdom saving throws against magical effect, and when forced to make one can as a reaction cause the attacker to take psychic damage equal to your warlock level.

Overseer of Karma

At 14th level, you have embraced the nature of duality, becoming similar to the aeons in both mind and body. You no longer age, and no longer require food, water, or to breathe. Additionally, when a creature you can see takes damage from a creature you can see, you can have the attacker make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failure the damage is negated and the attack or spell is made again, targeting themselves. This can be used once, regaining the ability to do so on a long rest.

Pact Boon Options

When you choose your Pact Boon feature, the following options are available to you.

Living Cantrip

Tiny Construct, unaligned

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• Armor Class 10+ your intelligence modifier
• Hit Points your intelligence modifier + your proficiency bonus
• Speed 25 ft., fly 25 ft. (hover)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
4 (-3)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	3 (-4)	6 (-2)	3 (-4)

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• Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned, prone
• Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
• Languages understands the languages you speak.

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Amorphous. The living spell can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Magical Resistance. The Living Spell has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Psuedopod. Melee spell attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) bludgeoning damage.

Artificer

Bard

Cleric

Druid

Spells

Aataroz's Envy

3rd level evocation

• Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action, 1 reaction (special)
• Range: 30 feet
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

You imprison a creature to the earth. The target must make a Strength saving throw or lose their flying speed for 1 minute and become restrained by hands of earth. The creature can remake the save at the end of their turn. Additionally, if a creature enters or leaves your range using their flying speed, you can cast this using a reaction instead of an action.

Dissociative Edge

2nd level transmutation

• Classes: Artificer, Bard, Paladin, Ranger
• Casting Time: 1 bonus action.
• Range: Touch
• Components: V, S, M (any melee weapon)
• Duration: Instantaneous.

When you cast this spell, your weapon hums with violent energy. The first time you could make a melee weapon attack before the end of your current turn, you can launch a scything blade of force from your weapon instead. Each creature within a line 5 feet wide and 30 feet long must make a Dexterity saving throw, starting from the creature closest to you. The first creature that fails takes 2d8 force damage and suffers damage and effects as though you had hit them with a successful attack using that weapon.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the force damage increases by 1d8 per slot level above 2nd.

Shredding Roots

2nd level necromancy

• Classes: Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action.
• Range: Touch
• Components: S
• Duration: Instantaneous.

When you cast this spell, barbed thorns sprout from your fingertips. Make a melee spell attack roll against a creature within range. If you hit, the target takes 1d10 piercing damage and must make a Constitution saving throw. If they fail, you grasp a vital part of their anatomy and squeeze, inflicting an additional 3d10 piercing damage and stunning the target until the start of their next turn. If the spell attack roll resulted in a critical hit, the target has disadvantage on their saving throw.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a slot of 3rd level or higher, the piercing damage of the second phase of the spell increases by 1d10 per slot level above 2n

Saint Khanos' Blossom

2nd level transmutation

• Classes: Cleric, Druid, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1
• Range: 60 feet
• Components: V, S, M (the petal of a flower)
• Duration: 1 minute

You summon a bloodrose in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. As part of casting this spell, and on subsequent turns as a bonus action, you can cause the rose to drain the life of surrounding creatures. Each creature in a 20- foot-radius centered on the rose must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 necrotic damage.

When you stop concentrating on the spell, the rose explodes. Each creature in the radius must succeed on a Dexterity Saving throw or take an amount of piercing damage equal to the total number of necrotic damage the rose dealt (to a maximum of 10d6), or half as much damage on a success.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot 4th level of or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for every two slot levels above the 3rd.

Saint Tranquility's Armor

2nd level abjuration

• Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Warlock
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S
• Duration: 8 hours

An armor formed of flowing water covers your body. For the duration your AC becomes 13 + your dexterity modifier. You gain a swim speed of 40 feet and whenever you are targeted by a melee weapon attack you can use your reaction to move 5 feet in any direction, causing the attack to potentially miss you. Once you've used this reaction 3 times, the spell ends.

Almighty Assault

3rd level evocation

• Classes: Artificer, Bard, Paladin, Ranger
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 5 feet
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

As part of the action used to cast this spell, you must make a melee weapon attack against one creature or location within the spell’s range. Depending on the damage type the weapon deals, the spell has a different area of effect:

• Slashing. A crescent of energy races from the attack, and each creature in a 20-foot cone in the direction of the target must make a Dexterity saving throw.

• Piercing. A pure beam of energy streams from the attack, and each creature in a 60-foot line, 5 foot wide line must make a Dexterity saving throw.

• Bludgeoning. Explosive energy emanates from the attack, and each creature other than you within 10 feet of the target must make a Dexterity saving throw. Creatures that fail their saving throw take 2d10 radiant damage, are pushed 10 feet back, and fall prone. A creature that was hit by your attack has disadvantage on the saving throw.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the radiant damage increases by 1d10 per slot level above 3rd.

Azata's Blade

3rd level conjuration

• Classes: Cleric, Druid
• Casting Time: 1 bonus action
• Range: self
• Components: V, S, M (A drop of birchwood sap)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

You evoke a blade of pure light in your free hand, although it doesn’t shed light. The blade is similar in size and shape to a longsword, and it lasts for the duration. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 3d6 radiant damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 30/90). In addition, when you use the sword to attack a target that is in bright light, you make the attack roll with advantage. If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for every two slot levels above 3rd.

Inari's Fangs

3rd level illusion

• Classes: Bard, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute.

You summon nine illusory blades of light and shadow to swirl behind you. Whenever you could make a weapon attack or unarmed strike, you can choose to attack with one of these blades instead. Make a ranged weapon attack or ranged spell attack (your choice) against a target within 60 feet. If you hit, the target takes 2d6 psychic damage, and you recover 3 hit points. After a blade is thrown, it vanishes. Once all nine blades are gone, the spell ends.

Luring Light

3rd level illusion

• Classes: Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 15
• Components: V, S, M (The tooth of an aquatic predator)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute.

You create a lure of light at a point you can see within range while making yourself invisible. This lure creates bright light in a 5-foot radius around itself, and moves with you. Whenever a hostile creature sees this lure light for the first time, it must make a Wisdom saving throw. If it fails, it must use all of its movement during its next turn traveling towards the lure by the safest route possible. A creature that is immune to being charmed is immune to this effect. If a creature touches the lure, you can use your reaction to cause a predatory phantasm to lash out and bite the creature. The target must succeed a Dexterity saving throw or suffer 4d10 magical piercing damage. Once you use this reaction, or if you attack or cast another spell, this spell ends.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the piercing damage increases by 1d10 per spell slot level above 3rd.

Saint Lumin's Sunlight

3rd level evocation

• Classes: Artificer, Cleric, Druid
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 120 feet
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

A 20-foot-radius sphere of light spreads out from a point you choose within range. The Sphere is bright light and sheds dim light for an additional 20 feet, the bright light of this spell is considered daylight. Creatures in the sphere take 2d10 radiant damage at the start of each of their turns. If you chose a point on an object you are holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the light shines from the object with and moves with it. Completely covering the affected object with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks the light. The spell cannot originate from a creature or a worn or held object. If any of this spell's area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of lower level, the spell that created the darkness is dispelled.

At Higher Levels. The radiant damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 3rd.

Saint Sylphan's Shield

3rd level abjuration

• Classes: Artificer, Cleric, Paladin
• Casting Time: 1 reaction, taken when you make a saving throw against an area of effect spell or magical effect that requires a Dexterity, Constitution, or Strength saving throw.
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

The spell strengthens you, turning you into a shield against disaster. You automatically fail the triggering saving throw, creatures in a 10-feet-wide cone behind you are considered to be behind total cover against that spell or effect.

Stream of Corruption

3rd level evocation

• Classes: Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (30-foot cone) or 60 feet.
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

A burst of blood, bile, and flies spews forth from you in a 30 foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 3d8 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

When you cast this spell, you may instead choose a creature within 100 feet of you that you can see and force it to make a Constitution saving throw. On failed save, it takes 3d8 necrotic damage, and you may cause the cone of bile described above to spew forth from the creature in the direction you choose. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and does not spew bile.

Briarflame

4th level evocation

• Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: self (30-foot radius)
• Components: V, S, M (Briarwood incense)
• Duration: instantaneous

An absolutely quiet explosion of cursed green flame flashes erupts from your pointed finger. Each creature in a 30-foot cone emanating from you must make a Dexterity saving throw. A target takes 8d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire spreads around corners. It ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried. If a Construct or Undead fails their saving throw against this spell, they catch fire and takes 2d6 fire damage at the start of each of their turns. They, or a creature within 5 feet of them, can use their action to snuff out the flames, ending the damage. The flames from this spell are cursed and ignore resistance to fire damage.

At higher levels. The initial fire damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 4th.

Primordial's Eidolon

4th level transmutation

• Classes: Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 15 feet
• Components: V, S, M (A serpentine idol)
• Duration: 1 minute

When you cast this spell, you throw an idol of a serpent to a point within range and empower it with magical energy. The serpent freezes and becomes still, waiting to strike. Whenever a hostile creature starts its turn or enters a space within 5 feet of the serpent, the serpentine eidolon bites at the creature. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw. If it fails, it takes 4d10 poison damage and is poisoned until the start of its next turn. The serpentine eidolon has 18 AC, 20 hit points, and is immune to magic. When the spell ends, the serpent attempts to return to your possession. At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a slot of 5th level, the duration increases to 1 hour. When you cast this spell using a slot of 6th level, the duration increases to 8 hours. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level, the duration is 1 year. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 8th level or higher, the spell becomes permanent and cannot be dispelled

Saint Laam's Deception

4th level illusion

• Classes: Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self.
• Components: V, S, M (A pinch of crushed nightshade)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute.

You create a duplicate of yourself with a number of hits points equal to 5 times your spellcasting modifier, and AC equal to 10 + your spellcasting modifier. The clone is identical to you in every way. It is the same size as you, and it occupies its space. It is a creature. The clone vanishes if it moves more than 60 feet away from you.

It has the following properties:

• If it has to make a saving throw, it uses your saving throw bonus for the roll.

• Whenever you move, your echo moves with you in a direction on the ground of your choice, it shares your movement speed.

• When you cast a spell or make an attack, you can choose to make it through your clone instead of through you.

• As a bonus action, you can teleport, magically swapping places with your echo at a cost of 15 feet of both your movements, regardless of the distance between the two of you.

• A creature can make a Arcana (Intelligence) check as an action against your spell save DC to discern which is the magic clone and which is real. A creature with Truesight sees through the illusion automatically.

Saint Mikhan's Frenzy

4th level conjuration

• Classes: Artificer, Bard, Cleric Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 90.
• Components: V, S, M (A pinch of crushed nightshade)
• Duration: Concentration, Up to 1 minute.

You create a 20-foot radius sphere cloud of mind-altering poison centered on a point within range. Each creature that is completely within the cloud at the start of its turn must must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against poison or become berserk until the end of their next turn. While berserk, a creature attacks the nearest creature it can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack, the target attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than itself. A moderate wind (at least 10 miles per hour) disperses the cloud after 4 rounds. A strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it after 1 round.

Inevitable's Quarry

5th level conjuration

• Classes: Artificer, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock
• Casting Time: 1 minute
• Range: unlimited
• Components: V, S, M (a copper trinket)
• Duration: 8 hours

You declare a challenge, and describe a creature that you have damaged or has damaged you within the past year. That creature becomes marked by your magic, and it feels a sense of impending doom that grows the closer you get to it. You become supernaturally alert towards any sign of your quarry or information that would aid your search, gaining advantage on all checks made to discern the target’s location or path of travel. The first time the target sees you, they must make a Wisdom saving throw.

Saint Marin's Protection

5th level conjuration

• Classes: Cleric, Druid
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 120 feet
• Components: V, S, M (a lapis lazuli)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

You summon a massive tree at a point on the ground within range, to defend your kin. It is 50 feet tall and 10 foot wide, and provides total cover to creatures directly behind it. The area within 30 feet of the tree is considered difficult terrain, except creatures you choose to ignore when first casting the spell. It has 10 AC and a number of hit points equal to 12 times your level.

As part of casting this spell, and on subsequent turns as a bonus action, you can cause a branch to slam down on an enemy within 30 feet of the tree. Make a melee spell attack with your spellcasting modifier. On a hit the creature takes 2d10 bludgeoning damage and must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Watatsumi's Wrath

6th level conjuration

• Classes: Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self
• Components: S
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute.

By gathering threads of water you create a large water dragon which occupies your space and moves with you. You can breath normally while inside the dragon and gain a swimming speed of 60 feet. While the dragin is in your space, you are considered behind half-cover and have resistance to fire damage. If you take cold damage you lose these benefits and your movement speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of your next turn, as the dragon partially freezes.

As a bonus action on your turn you can cause it to exhale a powerful blast of water in a 5-foot wide and 60-foot long line originating from your space. Each creature in the line must succeed on a Strength saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage and is pushed back 10 feet on a failure, or takes half as much damage and isn't pushed back on a success.

Dream Cocoon

7th level conjuration

• Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 10 minutes
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S, M (the wing of a black moth and a ruby worth 600 GP)
• Duration: 1 day

You wrap yourself in a cocoon and dream of another life. The cocoon is a magical object with an AC of 10 and hit points of 30. While cocooned you are unaware of your surroundings, are incapacitated, and cannot move. While cocooned, your consciousness emerges from the cocoon in a form created from your dreams. You decide if your dream form has your statistics, or the statistics of a beast you choose with a challenge rating equal to your level or lower. You also decide its appearance, which has no effect on its game statistics.

If you choose a beast's statistics, you retain your alignment, and your Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your skill and saving throw proficiencies, as well as gaining those of the creature. If you choose your statistics, your dream form has its own hit points, but uses your spell slots and your uses of any features you have for its features.

You can create your dream form with a copy of any of your nonmagical equipment, as long as you use your own statistics. This equipment is visibly magical, and disappears if it is further than 5 feet from your dream form for 1 minute or more.

Your dream form and the cocoon disappear when the spell ends. The spell ends early if the cocoon is destroyed, or if your dream form is reduced to 0 hit points. If you engage in no more than light activity with your dream form for the spell's duration, you can benefit from a long rest while inside your cocoon.

Celestial Alignment

8th level divination

• Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Touch
• Components: V, S, M (a starsteel circlet worth 1000 GP)
• Duration: 1 minute

You touch a creature and bring it in perfect balance with the cosmos. For the next minute, it gains the following benefits:

• All healing from its spells is doubled.

• It gains a flying speed of 60 feet and can hover.

• It gains resistance to radiant damage.

• It gains advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma checks and saving throws.

Eclipse

8th level illusion

• Classes: Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self (1 mile square)
• Components: V, S, M (a projection shardpiece worth 1000 GP)
• Duration: 1 hour

You pull a curtain of darkness and cover the world with a veil of twilight. For the duration, the light of any astral body (sun, stars, moon, etc..) stops reaching a 1-mile cube area centered on you, plunging it in a reddish dim light. Any area which was previously considered dim light becomes darkness. The light from other light sources such as torches or the light spell still function normally.

10th Level Spells

10th Level Spells are the furthest a caster can go without forfeiting their mortal soul to the Anima Mundi. When the barrier was broken during the Grand Sin, magical energies flowed freely. These spells, invented by mortals, were noticed by the Gnosis holders of the Luminary planes which began the war between mortal and outsider. The creators of these spells may now be dead, but fragments of their creations still exist within the Luminary planes and the dreamlike land between them.

The exact method for casting each 10th level spell changes, a lot of it seems to shift based on the exact goals of the casting. The one commonality is that it requires the caster/s to be at the peak of mortal ability, and to possess instruction of the old ways, usually found in the Anima Mundi.

Call of the Deep

10th level ritual

• Casting Time: 7 days
• Range: Special
• Components: V, S, M (6 rods of Sapphire from the plane of Albedo worth 10,000 GP each, the Heart of a Leviathan.)
• Duration: Instantaneously

The Zastaly Lake of Seelo was once a thriving city, living despite the ash clouding the skies of the region. It was only when a Leviathan's Child was slaughtered that the lake was formed, the city sinking into a sea of tears for an eternity.

The Casting: This spell takes two people to cast, with one serving as a sacrifice and the other the performer. Five of the rods must be placed 1-10 miles apart from each other. At the center, the sacrifice must be pierced and therefore killed by the 6th rod.

Failure: If the sacrifice survives or escapes, the spell fails to progress and the performer is chained in the depths of Albedo.

Success: The area encompassed by the rods begins sinking at a rate of 500-foot per minute. It sinks until it reaches a depth equal to 6000 feet below sea level. If the area isn't connected to a sea or ocean, it starts flooding with salt water when it reaches below sea level, filling the hole remaining up to sea level. Additionally, the abyss begins calling to the area's inhabitants. Every creature within must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or dive into the growing depths. The creature can remake this save at the end of each minute. If a creature then dies to this, they are reborn as the DM's Choice of aquatic life.

Undoing the Spell: The spell is, for the most part, irreversible. However, it can be stopped. If each of the 5 rods are destroyed, the spell ends and the area stops sinking.

Create Pestilence

10th level ritual

• Casting Time: 7 days
• Range: Special
• Components: V, S, M (The Gnosis of an Unseelie Fae, 10,000 GP worth of medicinal herbs and incense.)
• Duration: Instantaneously

Nidhogg was a being of great malice from the divisus of Seelo. Exiled from his community for his decaying appearance, he spent the last of his life to get vengeance. Now, Nidhogg's Rot spreads across Seelo, never truly going away.

The Casting: This spell takes one person to cast. Over the course of the week long ritual, the Gnosis must be buried in the herbs and incense, which is to be burned in a bonfire. At the end of the ritual, the caster must sacrifice themselves to the now plague infested flame. The caster dies during this process, and cannot be brought back with anything short of a wish spell.

Failure: If the caster stops the casting process, whether it be through death or interruption, the Gnosis returns to it's previous owner who now holds the power of plague. The caster is usually taken along with the Gnosis, with their fate being determined by the Fey Lord.

Success: Discuss with your DM the type of plague you wish to release. Within a 10 mile radius of the casting location, a wave of illness spreads. Within 24 hours, all plant, animal, and even non-living parts of the environment become affected and changed to fit the symptoms of this pestilence. Nidhogg's Rot, for example, causes things to take on a green plantlike appearance, with roots spreading like tendrils, while Ossian Silenc instead gives everything the appearance of flesh and bone.

Any living creature within this range must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or catch this disease. The DC increases by 1 for every 24 hours spent within, and once the disease is caught it cannot be healed until the creature leaves the area.

Undoing the Spell: When this spell is cast, the caster is reborn as an avatar of plague. The spread of this disease can only be stopped if the avatar is slain and the Gnosis claimed by another creature. Once these conditions have been met, the disease stops spreading within the area, and the terrain becomes normal after 1d4 months have passed.

Otherworldly Domain

10th level ritual

• Casting Time: 1 day
• Range: Special
• Components: V, S, M (The Gnosis of a plane of your choice, a detailed painting of the area you wish to create, and 25,000 GP worth of precious gemstones.)
• Duration: Instantaneously

The Yueliang Forest was once peaceful, a far cry from the war strewn region to it's west. Many took this forest as their home, and wanted to keep it in this peace forever, which was ultimately fufilled by a mysterious girl with the mark of Saint Laam in her eye. Now, the forest rests in eternal fog, beguiling any who try to enter.

The Casting: This spell only needs one person to fully cast, though the consequences lessen for each person involved. The ritual is rather simple compared to most, meditating and drawing upon the Gnosis used in the casting to envision the changes that the caster/s wish to impart. Once the casting is complete, the caster cannot leave the area for 1d4 years. This time is equally divided between each caster.

Failure: If the caster stops the casting process, whether it be through death or interruption, the Gnosis returns to it's previous owner and the casters suffer the entrapment as if the spell had been cast regularly.

Success: The spell creates the following effects within a 50 mile area. When you cast this spell, you can specify creatures as friends who are immune to the effects. Creatures that have been marked by the Luminary plane whose Gnosis you have used are also immune to the effects, as are creatures who you choose to allow at the time of their entry.

• Difficult Terrain. You can fill any number of 5-foot squares on the ground with difficult terrain. This terrain appears in a manner fitting for the Luminary, such as the grasping hands of the dead, eerie tentacles, burning stakes of wood, or semisolid bars of radiant light. The obstacles move aside for and close behind creatures that are immune to this effect.

• Otherworldly Inscriptions. You can fill any number of 5-foot squares on the ground that aren’t filled with difficult terrain with murals, runes, scratchings, etchings, or other sigils. A creature that steps on a sigil takes 1d6 damage of a type fitting to the Luminary, as the defensive magic unleashes scorching fire, chilling ocean water, radiant energy, or the cruel necrotic power of the grave. To a creature immune to this effect, the inscriptions whisper in eerie voices or recount the stories of heroes from distant worlds.

• Eldritch Servants. You can call forth up to eight servants from the Luminary plane whose Gnosis you’ve used to cast the spell. These servants are outsiders befitting of the Luminary, with a CR around the proficiency bonus of the caster. If any creature not immune to this effect enters the warded area, the eldritch servants fight until they have driven off or slain the intruders. The servants also obey your spoken commands (no action required by you) that you issue while in the area. If you don’t give them commands and no intruders are present, the servants do nothing other than patrol and dwell within the lair. The servants can’t leave the otherworldly lair. When the spell ends, they disappear.

• Deadly Trap. Choose one spell that you can cast with a duration of “Instantaneous” that deals damage and has a casting time of one action or bonus action. You can decide on a trap that will cause the spell to be cast, triggering when a creature takes an action that you specify when you create the lair, such as touching a certain object or speaking a certain phrase. Once the trap triggers, it cannot do so again until at least one hour has passed.

Undoing the Spell: The entire lair pulses with extraplanar power. Dispel magic cast on the area removes only one of the effects if it succeeds, not the entire area. That spell’s caster chooses which effect to end. Only when all its effects are gone is this spell dispelled.

Saint's Feats

Saint's Feats are feats that can be trained by those marked by the Warrior Saint's. The Marks of the Saint's are, for the most part, a mystery. There are no clear circumstances or reasons behind their emergence, though to some extent it seems to be genetic. Those with these marks can tap into the mythical powers of the Saints with enough practice, and can bring about magical effects relating to them. A creature can only have 1 Saint's Mark and therefore Saint's feat. Additionally, you may not have a Saint's Feat as well as a Luminary Scion Feat.

Scion/Saint's Feats

Ah, the joys of GMBinder formatting. Because I've got so much space here, felt it fitting to talk a bit about the intended design of these feats.

Firstly, the level of the prerequisites is... definitely odd. Generally, feat prerequisites scale off of where characters would get ASIs, ie 4,8, etc. Choosing it to be at level 5 was something chosen because level 5 is where, lorewise, a character would be powerful enough to qualify for such a thing. There's also an aspect of campaign spoilers, which- obviously can't speak much on yet. Additionally, with training feats being allowed, it's possible to delay learning a feat, allowing yourself to take this at level 5 if you fall into a decision that quickly.

It should be pretty important to note that the Ability Score Improvements of these feats do not list a limit of 20. This is intentional. Generally, the idea is to increase your "main" ability score with it to 21, hence why the abilities of the feat scale off of it.

Thirdly, the power leveling of these feats. They are most definitely of higher power/uniqueness compared to other feats. It is my intention, throughout the course of the campaign, to have everyone take one of these. Of course, if this doesn't end up working out, I'll do what I can to work out an alternative for you.

Luminary Scion Feats

Luminary Scion feats are taken by those who have been marked by a Luminary plane. The process of becoming marked by a Luminary remains a mystery, though it is said that this can be achieved by doing acts to appease it's Gnosis holders, or simply embodying the aspect of the Luminary. You may only be marked by one Luminary at a time, and therefore may only have one scion feat.

Scion of Sublimation

Prerequisites: Level 5, Marked by Sublimation

• An ability score of your choice increases by 1.

• You learn the crimson bolt cantrip, and cast it with your choice of Charisma, Wisdom, or Intelligence.

• As an action, you may touch a creature within 5 feet of you and cause them to mutate into a more perfected form. Choose an amount of mutations below equal to half of your proficiency bonus (rounded down):

• The creature's reach on all melee attacks is increased by 5 feet.

• The creature gains a swim speed and the ability to breathe water as well as air.

• The creature grows a natural weapon, increasing the damage of their unarmed strikes to 1d8 + their choice of dexterity or strength damage, and the damage type changes to their choice of bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing.

• The creature gains +1 to their armor class.

• The creature has advantage on perception checks.

• The creature's speed is increased by 10.

These effects last for 1 minute. Once this has been used, you cannot do it again until you finish a long rest.

Scion of Separation

Prerequisites: Level 5, Marked by Separation

• An ability score of your choice increases by 1.

• You learn the chill touch cantrip, and cast it with your choice of Charisma, Wisdom, or Intelligence.

• You are immune to the petrified condition, and gain magical darkvision to 60 feet. As a bonus action, you may shroud an area around you in a sphere of magical darkness. The area within 10 feet of you becomes shrouded in darkness. The first time a creature moves into this darkness, they must make a Wisdom saving throw, DC scaling off of the ability score increased by this feat, or be stunned until the beginning of their next turn. Regardless of failing or succeeding, once a creature makes this save they cannot be affected again for 24 hours. This darkness dissipates after a minute, and cannot be used again until you finish a long rest.

Scion of Ceration

Prerequisites: Level 5, Marked by Ceration

• An ability score of your choice increases by 1.

• You learn the guidance cantrip, and cast it with your choice of Charisma, Wisdom, or Intelligence.

• As a bonus action, you become surrounded with spectral gears. For 1 minute, hostile creatures who end their turn within 5 feet of you take radiant damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and any friendly creature within 5 feet cannot be charmed, frightened, or possessed. At any point during this, you may choose to take the average for any saving throw, skill check, attack roll, or damage rolls. This can be done after the check is rolled. Once you take the average, the effect ends. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until the end of a long rest.

Scion of Fermentation

Prerequisites: Level 5, Marked by Fermentation

• An ability score of your choice increases by 1.

• You learn the vicious mockery cantrip, and cast it with your choice of Charisma, Wisdom, or Intelligence.

• You gain proficiency in the Deception and Persuasion skills, if you did not have them already. Before you roll to make a Persuasion or Deception check to convince a creature of something, you can first force the creature to make a Wisdom saving throw, DC scaling off of the ability score increased by this feat. If the creature fails, you have advantage on the Deception or Persuasion check, and the creature is charmed by you for a number of minutes equal to your ability modifier increased by this feat, or until you or your companions do anything harmful to it. The creature has advantage on this saving throw if it is hostile to you. Afterwards, it can make an Intelligence check against the previously established DC, and knows it was charmed by you on a success. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Scion of Multiplication

Prerequisites: Level 5, Marked by Multiplication

• An ability score of your choice increases by 1.

• You learn the firebolt cantrip, and cast it with your choice of Charisma, Wisdom, or Intelligence.

• When you attack a creature on your turn, you may choose to sear the enemy with a brand of wrath. If the attack hits, the creature is then marked with a searing brand until the start of your next turn. Each time a branded creature is hit by an attack, it takes an extra 1d6 fire damage. If the creature is reduced to 0 hit points while it has a brand, it erupts into an explosion of flame. Each creature within 5 feet of the exploding creature must make a Dexterity saving throw with DC scaling off of the ability increased by this feat or take 3d6 fire damage. You may use this an amount of times per long rest equal to your proficiency bonus.

Scion of Projection

Prerequisites: Level 5, Marked by Projection

• An ability score of your choice increases by 1.

• You learn the infestion cantrip, and cast it with your choice of Charisma, Wisdom, or Intelligence.

• When you attack a creature on your turn, you may choose to attempt to infect the enemy with heretical rot. The creature must make a Constitution saving throw, DC scaling off the ability increased by this feat. On a failure, for 1 minute, the creature takes 2d4 damage at the end of their turns, and are afflicted with the poisoned condition. At any point during this, you may use an action to teleport to the location of the enemy, bursting out of them in an explosion of insects and fungus. The creature takes 3d8 necrotic damage, after which the rot immediately ends. You may use this an amount of times per long rest equal to your proficiency bonus.

Image Credits

Calcination: Elysium by Leonardo Fleuri

Congelation: Rivendell by Ivan Cavini

Fixation: Whispering Forest by Geoffrey Ernault

Solution: Limbo by Victor Sickman

Digestion: Dimlight Forest by Ferdinand Dumago Ladera

Distillation: Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth (WOTC owned)

Sublimation: Blood Marsh, Randy Hagmann

Separation: the Shadowfell by Maradraws Dcyfram

Ceration: Machines of Eroth by Finnian MacManus

Fermentation: Realms of Sins by Dan Roff

Multiplication: Avernus by Julian Kok

Projection: Gehenna by daturapiss

Chained Beast: Tharzidun (Can't find artist name??)

Executioner: Executioner Invisioned by Quigleyer

Revolutionary: Flaming Sword by Dominik Mayer

Destruction Cleric: Cleric by Tony Sant

Nightshade Druid: Thorn Druid by Adamarcymag

Sin Eater: Cernunnos by Y-mir

Flesh Knight: King In Black by JeeHyung lee

Sorrow Knight: Raven Knight by Vyacheslav Gluhov

Frozen Fist: Ice Mage Wendell, by Alexandr Leskinen

Apostate: Dread Wanderer by Josh Hass

Briar Scourge: Wood Witch, by Marta Sokołowska

Briar Marks: Curse of Death's Hold by Clint Clearly

Pathfinder: Shadow, by Alfonso Maesa

Prowler: Thezmar by GerryArthur

Huskblood: Tibelluss The Spider Knight by andreiaugrai

Magnum Opus: Sacred Geometry 7 Star by Aurum Lux

Dreamweaver: Dreamweaver Ganesha by Andantonius