Archmage Silas Of The Boundary

Born to a merchant family in the coastal city of Vel'Tharos, Silas discovered his aptitude for magic while studying the mathematical principles underlying reality itself, eventually becoming obsessed with the concept of dimensional boundaries and the spaces between worlds. For forty years, he mastered the arcane arts of spatial manipulation, conducting increasingly dangerous experiments that culminated in his greatest achievement: a permanent rift to what he believed was a transcendent realm of pure magical essence, a higher plane beyond mortal comprehension. With trembling hands and a heart full of hope, Silas constructed an elaborate sanctuary on the far side of the veil and began his ultimate research, only to experience a revelation so terrible that it shattered his understanding of existence itself—the "higher dimension" was nothing more than the white space beyond the written word, the literal edge of his own fictional reality staring out into the infinite real world. Now, having glimpsed the incomprehensible truth that his entire world and everyone in it exist merely as words and concepts in another realm's imagination, Silas has become a solitary guardian of the boundary, conducting experiments with grim determination to understand the nature of his prison. Day after day, he watches as he sends artifacts, spells, and even living creatures through the rift, each one dissolving into formless abstraction the moment it crosses the threshold into raw existence. Neither mad nor sane, neither hopeful nor despairing, Archmage Silas Of The Boundary continues his work in the sanctuary, driven by an unknowable purpose—whether seeking escape, understanding, or simply bearing witness to the ultimate truth of his world's unreality.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Rift Manipulation

Silas can create a rift that pulls in one creature within 30 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be pulled 10 ft. closer to the rift.

Dimensional Displacement

As a bonus action, Silas can teleport up to 60 ft. to an unoccupied space he can see.

Reality Tear

Silas tears at the fabric of reality, dealing 4d10 psychic damage to all creatures in a 20 ft. radius (DC 17 Intelligence saving throw for half damage).

Imagination's Grasp

Silas can attempt to pull an object or creature into the rift. Make a spell attack against a target within 30 ft. On a hit, the target takes 3d8 force damage and must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Echo of the Void

Once per long rest, Silas can summon an echo of a creature he has seen. The echo acts on his initiative and can use one action from the original creature's abilities.

Ethereal Awareness

Silas can perceive the thoughts and emotions of beings near the rift.

strength

+0

dexterity

+2

constitution

+4

intelligence

+9

wisdom

+8

charisma

+7

Psychic