Emperor Jeremy Thornwood

Jeremy Thornwood's ascension to the imperial throne was neither accident nor divine right, but rather the culmination of generations of arcane ambition and calculated marriages. Born into the sprawling Thornwood dynasty, he discovered his innate sorcerous gifts at an unusually young age, channeling raw magical power with a precision that alarmed even his family's most learned mages. While his cousin Jamie built commercial empires through shrewd business acumen, Jeremy understood that true dominion required control over both markets and shadows. He consolidated power methodically, using his sorcery not as a weapon of war but as a tool of influence—manipulating key political figures, securing supernatural advantages in negotiations, and ensuring that every major decision flowing through the empire bore the subtle fingerprints of Thornwood interests. His vision extended beyond mere governance; he orchestrated the formation of the High Table, a council that united his family's reach with the sprawling networks of organized crime that had long operated in the empire's underbelly. Jeremy's personal life became an extension of his political strategy when he brokered a marriage between one of his children and a dark goddess from a neighboring realm, a union that transcended mortal understanding. This bold alliance not only elevated his family's supernatural standing but also allowed him to establish a permanent foothold in realms beyond the material world, ensuring that Thornwood influence flowed across dimensional boundaries. His other children thrived under his guidance, each becoming pillars of strength within the family's various enterprises, whether through military prowess, economic dominance, or occult knowledge. Despite the ruthlessness required to maintain his position, Jeremy earned genuine affection from his subjects through careful image cultivation and selective acts of mercy that reinforced his legend as a just, if pragmatic, ruler. Few among the empire's citi

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

24, modifier +7

Arcane Bolt

Ranged Spell Attack: +12 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 4d10 + 5 force damage.

Shadow Manipulation

Target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Summon Shadows

Summon 1d4 shadow minions that act on your initiative. They last for 1 minute or until defeated.

Imperial Command

One creature you can see must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.

Dark Pact

As a bonus action, sacrifice 10 hit points to regain 1d10 spell slots.

Sorcerous Surge

Cast a spell of 5th level or lower without expending a spell slot.

Arcane Manipulator

Can manipulate magical energies to gain advantage on spellcasting.

Political Puppetmaster

Gains advantage on Charisma checks when influencing others.

Shadow's Embrace

Resistance to necrotic damage and advantage on stealth checks.

Imperial Presence

Allies within 30 feet gain +2 to saving throws.

strength

+10

dexterity

+11

intelligence

+12

wisdom

+11

constitution

+12

charisma

+14

Dominate Will

Target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. Can only be used once per turn.

Arcane Overload

Deal 6d10 force damage to all creatures within 30 ft. DC 20 Dexterity saving throw for half damage.

Shadow Step

Teleport up to 60 ft. to an unoccupied space you can see. You gain advantage on your next attack.

Necrotic

Psychic

Charmed

Frightened