Mariam Mystique

Born during the height of the counterculture movement, Mariam Mystique was a promising jazz musician until a near-fatal car accident in 1974 left her in a coma for three weeks, during which she experienced a profound out-of-body journey through realms of pure consciousness that permanently altered her perception of reality. When she awoke, her eyes had changed—requiring thick spectacles to focus on the mundane world, yet somehow seeing far beyond it into the spiritual dimensions that most mortals remain blind to. She abandoned her music career and spent the following decades studying under various mystics, shamans, and metaphysical practitioners across the globe, developing an almost supernatural ability to discern the invisible forces—both luminous and shadowed—that influence human affairs. Her eclectic seventies wardrobe, which she never abandoned despite changing fashions, became her armor and banner, a deliberate statement that she existed slightly outside conventional time and space. Now in her twilight years, Mariam operates from a cluttered apartment filled with crystals, tarot cards, and mysterious artifacts, where troubled souls seek her counsel for the clarity and wisdom she somehow channels, even as she herself drifts in and out of focus, as if her consciousness perpetually straddles multiple dimensions. Her gift remains both a blessing and a curse—she sees too much, knows too much, and carries the weight of secrets that most people are fortunate never to comprehend.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

14, modifier 2

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Channel Spiritual Forces

Mariam channels spiritual energy, granting allies within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll. (Recharge 5-6)

Mystic Revelation

As an action, Mariam reveals hidden truths. Choose one creature within 60 ft. to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or take 3d8 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Aura of Clarity

Mariam emits an aura of understanding. Allies within 10 ft. gain a +2 bonus to Wisdom saving throws and can reroll one failed saving throw per turn. (1 min duration, 3 uses per long rest)

Vague Distraction

Mariam can create a distracting illusion, causing one creature within 30 ft. to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or have disadvantage on their next attack roll. (Recharge 4-6)

Spiritual Insight

Mariam can sense the emotional state and intentions of creatures within 30 feet.

Ethereal Presence

She can become incorporeal for 1 round, avoiding all damage and effects.

strength

0

dexterity

1

constitution

2

intelligence

4

wisdom

5

charisma

3

Psychic

Necrotic