Nymera Ashridge

Born as the third daughter of King Aldric Ashridge of Thornhaven, Nymera spent her childhood watching her elder sisters Celestine and Margot bask in their father's favor while she remained overlooked in the shadow of the succession. Her resentment festered like poison through the castle corridors until, driven by desperation and ambition, she discovered a collection of forbidden grimoires hidden within the royal library's deepest vaults—tomes bound in blackened leather that whispered of power beyond mortal comprehension. Under the tutelage of Morgath, a reclusive crone dwelling in the Ashpeak Mountains, Nymera mastered incantations that twisted the very fabric of reality, each spell drawing her deeper into darkness and further from the daughter her father once knew. When King Aldric announced Celestine's betrothal to a neighboring prince, securing her place as future queen, Nymera's fragile restraint shattered like glass; she wove a ritual of unspeakable complexity that drained the life force from both her sisters simultaneously, their screams echoing through the night as magic consumed them. Her father, grief-stricken and horrified by the truth of her crimes, confronted her in the throne room—a mistake that cost him his life when Nymera unleashed the same devastating curse upon him, her face cold as stone as she watched the kingdom's patriarch crumble to ash. Now, with the crown within reach and her conscience sealed behind walls of calculated justification, Nymera rules Thornhaven with methodical precision, her reign characterized by strict order and unwavering law, forever convinced that her ascension was destiny rather than damnation.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Forbidden Spell

Cast a spell that deals 6d10 necrotic damage to a target within 60 ft. DC 17 Constitution save for half damage.

Life Drain

As a melee spell attack, Nymera can drain 3d8 life from a target, healing herself for half the damage dealt.

Shadow Bind

Target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. They can repeat the save at the end of each of their turns.

Crown of Thorns

Create a crown of thorns that deals 4d6 piercing damage to all enemies within 10 ft. on a failed DC 15 Dexterity saving throw.

Arcane Mastery

Nymera can cast spells without needing material components.

Royal Decree

All creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

strength

+0

dexterity

+2

constitution

+3

intelligence

+7

wisdom

+1

charisma

+9

Psychic