Jory Dawnboughsong

Born as the forgotten twin of a tyrannical sun-goddess in a realm where day and night were locked in eternal conflict, Jory was cast into the shadow-realm as an infant because her crimson eyes—a mark of forbidden starlight rather than divine radiance—threatened her sister's absolute dominion. Raised in isolation within the obsidian halls of the Twilight Citadel by ancient sentinels who saw potential in her difference, she discovered that her raven hair could absorb and manipulate the very essence of shadows, bending darkness itself to her will. When her sister's celestial court finally discovered her existence decades later, Jory had already woven herself so completely into the fabric of the shadow-realm that she became its de facto sovereign, her gothic palace serving as the nexus between the dying light and the rising dark. Rather than wage war against her sister's eternal day, Jory orchestrated a delicate balance—using her mastery of twilight to create the first true dusk and dawn, earning the surname Dawnboughsong from those who whispered that she had literally sung the sun back into harmony with the stars. Now she rules her crimson-lit domain with measured elegance, her impossible beauty and quiet authority drawing ambitious souls from across the realms, each believing they alone understand the mystery that dwells behind those mesmerizing blood-red eyes. Yet Jory harbors a secret: every strand of her flowing hair remembers the day she chose mercy over vengeance, and she wears that choice like a crown far heavier than any made of gold.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

14, modifier 2

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Shadow Manipulation

Jory can create a shadowy tendril that grapples a target within 30 ft. on a hit (DC 18 Strength save). Grappled targets take 2d8 necrotic damage at the start of their turn.

Crimson Gaze

As an action, Jory can target one creature within 60 ft. to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 18). On a failure, the target is charmed for 1 minute and takes 3d10 psychic damage.

Twilight Dance

Jory can teleport up to 60 ft. to an unoccupied space she can see. After teleporting, she can make one melee attack as a bonus action.

Eclipse of Mercy

Once per long rest, Jory can create a 30 ft. radius of dim light. Allies regain 3d6 hit points and gain advantage on their next attack roll.

Twilight Sovereign

Jory can manipulate shadows, gaining advantage on stealth checks and can see in darkness as if it were dim light.

Crimson Aura

Enemies within 10 feet of Jory take 5 psychic damage at the start of their turn.

strength

5

dexterity

8

constitution

10

intelligence

7

wisdom

6

charisma

10

Necrotic

Psychic