Malachar Veyne

Malachar Veyne was once a celebrated archivist in the Grand Athenaeum, spending decades meticulously cataloging celestial texts and deciphering the fragmented histories of the world's founding. During an expedition to a forbidden archive beneath a collapsed cathedral, he discovered astronomical records suggesting reality itself had been fractured—not merely damaged, but fundamentally unraveled at its seams during the Shattering. This revelation consumed him, leading him to abandon his scholarly robes and pursue the priesthood of the Herald, convinced that only this enigmatic entity possessed the cosmic knowledge and power to mend existence itself. Unlike other fanatics who preach damnation and fear, Malachar attracts the desperate and curious with intellectual rigor, offering his followers genuine insights into lost civilizations and the promise of a reconstructed world free from the chaos that plagues their current age. His intimate familiarity with ancient ruins has proven invaluable to the Herald's Covenant, allowing him to uncover relics and locations others believed lost forever. Malachar views himself not as a deceiver but as a messenger bearing truth too terrible for ordinary minds to comprehend, and he sleeps soundly each night believing that the Convergence will vindicate his faith and transform humanity into something transcendent. His greatest strength lies not in divine miracles, but in the magnetic certainty he radiates—the unwavering conviction that he alone understands what must be done.

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Divine Command

As an action, Malachar can force one creature within 60 ft. to make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 4d8 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Celestial Revelation

Malachar can spend an action to reveal ancient knowledge, granting allies within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw.

Ruinous Touch

Melee spell attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 necrotic damage and the target must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be cursed for 1 minute.

Prophetic Vision

As a bonus action, Malachar can grant himself or an ally within 30 ft. a glimpse of the future, allowing them to reroll one attack roll or saving throw.

Celestial Insight

Malachar gains advantage on Intelligence checks related to celestial history.

Magnetic Presence

All creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of their next turn.

strength

+1

dexterity

+2

constitution

+3

intelligence

+7

wisdom

+6

charisma

+9

Radiant

Necrotic