Daar Bloodgrim

Born beneath the volcanic peaks of Vulcantrul as the eighth heir to the Bloodgrim throne, Daar was never meant to rule—his older siblings held that destiny. Yet when a catastrophic eruption consumed half his family in a single night, the young warlock found himself bound by a desperate pact with an ancient primordial flame entity dwelling in the world's molten core, trading his servitude for the power to save his crumbling kingdom. The entity's essence now courses through his veins like rivers of lava, transforming his scales into living conduits of infernal magic and granting him dominion over a staff that bends to his will, shifting between weapon and tool as fluidly as thought itself. Daar's ascension to the throne was swift and brutal, eliminating rivals who questioned his newfound authority with the same casual indifference he now shows toward the lives of his subjects and enemies alike. His rule is marked by an unpredictable blend of brilliant strategic decisions and capricious cruelty, as the boundary between his will and that of his primordial patron grows increasingly blurred with each passing year. The Bloodgrim dynasty has flourished under his reign, their wealth and military might unmatched, though whispers persist that their king is slowly being consumed from within by the very power that saved him.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Fiery Staff Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 fire damage.

Inferno Blast

Ranged Spell Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 4d10 fire damage. On a hit, target must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Lava Surge

As an action, create a 20 ft. radius of molten lava at a point within 60 ft. Each creature in the area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Primordial Pact

As a bonus action, regain 1d10 + 5 hit points by sacrificing a spell slot. The power of the primordial flame heals you, but you must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 1d10 psychic damage.

Dragon's Breath

As an action, exhale a 30 ft. cone of fire. Each creature in the area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 8d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Can be used once per short rest.

Primordial Affinity

Gains advantage on saving throws against fire and magical effects.

strength

+9

dexterity

+7

constitution

+10

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+6

charisma

+10

Fire