Regent Fernando Cortés

Regent Fernando Cortés rose through the ranks of the Iberian Oversea Empire as a voice of pragmatic caution, watching helplessly as the aging Emperor Carlos pursued a doomed expedition across treacherous seas to reclaim colonies already lost to the creeping shadow of the Blighted Vanguard—a decision that cost the monarch his life and left the empire teetering on the brink of civil war. When the crowns of Spain and Portugal threatened to tear the peninsula apart following the vacuum of power left behind, Cortés orchestrated a bold political marriage between the boy-prince Luka and the young princess Zaira, a union so improbable and swift that it shocked both kingdoms into reluctant unity and positioned him as regent to the child-sovereigns. Now he commands from a desk laden with maritime charts and military requisitions, having redirected the wealth that once fed colonial ambitions into the construction of formidable fleets and the training of powerful and reliable Marines, driven by an obsession that consumes his every waking hour. The English Channel frozen into an otherwordly ice haunts his mind—communications with Britain ceased months ago under circumstances that defy natural explanation, and Cortés is determined to breach that mysterious barrier and uncover what catastrophe has befallen their island neighbors. With the Tiberian League as his trustworthy allies following entry into the Rhineland United Front and the deal that finalized the transfer of southern italy to pontiff Cesare in exchange for priority access to the italian ports, he plots to secure the Mediterranean to allow further operations into Africa. Behind those azure eyes lies a man caught between the weight of an empire's survival and the gnawing fear that even his careful strategies may prove insufficient against whatever has silenced the British Isles.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Commanding Presence

As an action, choose up to 3 allies within 30 ft. They can use their reaction to move up to half their speed and make one weapon attack.

Tactical Maneuver

As a bonus action, grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll. Can be used 3 times per long rest.

Naval Strategy

As an action, make a DC 18 Intelligence check. On success, create a temporary naval fleet that grants +2 to naval combat rolls for 1 hour.

Inspiring Speech

As an action, grant all allies within 30 ft. temporary hit points equal to 2d8 + Charisma modifier. Can be used once per long rest.

Military Precision

Make a ranged spell attack against a target within 60 ft. on a hit, deal 4d6 + Intelligence modifier psychic damage.

Master Strategist

Advantage on all Intelligence checks related to tactics and planning.

Imperial Authority

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws.

Strength

1

Dexterity

2

Intelligence

4

Wisdom

3

Charisma

5

Psychic