Maria

# Maria's Story Maria was born in the verdant embrace of Thornwood Forest, where the trees whispered secrets and the soil itself seemed to pulse with ancient magic—a gift passed down through generations of her family line as guardians of the woodland realm. Her striking appearance, with emerald locks that seemed to grow directly from the forest floor and flowers that bloomed eternally in her hair, marked her as something more than human, a living conduit between the natural world and civilization. Discovered by wandering scholars at a young age, Maria learned to harness the venomous essence that flowed through her veins, transforming it into a volatile arcane force that could dissolve stone and steel with merely a whispered incantation. She adorned herself with living florals woven into her garments, each bloom serving as both a focus for her magical abilities and a reminder of her origins in that peaceful sanctuary. Though her powers could wreak terrible destruction, Maria's heart remained bound to the chaotic good principles of her forest home—she wielded her corrosive magic to protect the innocent and dismantle tyranny wherever she encountered it. Now she wanders the lands beyond the forest, a beautiful paradox of creation and dissolution, seeking to spread the wild freedom of nature against those who would chain it.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Acidic Burst

Maria unleashes a wave of corrosive energy in a 30 ft. line. Each creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d6 acid damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Floral Shield

As a reaction, Maria can create a shield of flowers that grants +5 to AC until the start of her next turn.

Venomous Touch

Melee spell attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 poison damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute.

Nature's Wrath

Maria summons vines to restrain a creature within 30 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. They can repeat the save at the end of each of their turns.

Blooming Decay

As an action, Maria can choose a 20 ft. radius centered on herself. All non-magical plants in the area wither and die, while creatures must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 4d8 necrotic damage.

Nature's Embrace

Maria gains advantage on saving throws against poison and is immune to being poisoned.

Arcane Flora

Her floral attire grants her a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls and spell save DC.

Strength

+0

Dexterity

+2

Intelligence

+5

Wisdom

+3

Constitution

+4

Charisma

+4

Poison