Caelen Sky-Watcher

Caelen was born during a catastrophic magical storm that shattered the original Sappheria Vaults, scattering priceless artifacts across the realm and nearly destroying the ley-lines that sustained his forest homeland. His parents, both renowned preservationists, spent their lives recovering what was lost, and young Caelen grew obsessed with understanding not just what the ancients had created, but *why*—driven by a childhood memory of watching his mother weep over a damaged grimoire that could have saved thousands of lives had it remained intact. When his parents mysteriously vanished during an expedition into the Deepvaults at the height of their work, the then-newly-trained druid threw himself into their unfinished mission with an almost vengeful precision, believing that if he could master the delicate balance of preservation and restoration, he might one day understand what happened to them. At just twenty-eight, his revolutionary approach to cataloging magical decay earned him the position of High Conservator—a role typically held by elders twice his age—and he has spent the last eight years rebuilding the Vaults into an impenetrable sanctuary where history cannot be lost again. Though his rigid demeanor and unwavering standards have earned him a reputation for coldness, those close enough to observe his midnight rounds through the preserve have witnessed him communing with the ancient trees and speaking softly to the artifacts as if they were old friends, revealing a man haunted by the possibility that one moment of carelessness could rob the world of irreplaceable knowledge. His true obsession, however, remains hidden even from his most trusted staff: among the thousands of items he has cataloged, he searches for any clue—a journal entry, a map fragment, a whispered legend—that might reveal where his parents went and whether they are still searching for something in the darkness below.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

12, modifier +1

Ley-Line Manipulation

As an action, Caelen can manipulate ley-lines to create a protective barrier, granting +2 AC to allies within 30 ft. for 1 minute. (Recharge 5-6)

Artifact Restoration

Caelen can restore an artifact's magical properties, rolling 3d8 + Wisdom modifier. On a success, the artifact regains its full power.

Nature's Call

Caelen can summon a guardian spirit of nature to aid in battle. The spirit has 50 HP and acts on his initiative, using its own actions.

Druidic Command

As a bonus action, Caelen can command a creature of the forest to assist him, granting it advantage on its next attack roll.

Preservation's Wrath

Caelen unleashes a wave of energy, dealing 4d10 radiant damage to all enemies within a 30 ft. radius. Creatures must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw to halve the damage. (Recharge 6)

Preservation's Guardian

Gains advantage on saving throws against magical effects.

Ley-Line Affinity

Can sense disturbances in magical ley-lines within 300 feet.

strength

+5

dexterity

+6

constitution

+6

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+10

charisma

+4

Poison

Psychic