Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix

Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix was born into the imperial family as a third son, a position that promised neither glory nor genuine power, only the hollow ceremonies of nobility. His early childhood was spent watching his elder brothers consume themselves with court intrigue while their mother—a concubine from a conquered eastern kingdom—whispered lessons of survival into his young ears, teaching him that beauty and intellect were weapons sharper than any blade. When a mysterious plague swept through the palace in his fifteenth year, claiming his father and both brothers within weeks, the court's physicians would later whisper that no natural illness worked with such surgical precision, though Jircniv himself never confirmed nor denied his involvement. Ascending to a throne surrounded by incompetent parasites drunk on centuries of unearned privilege, he made the ruthless calculation that mercy would only postpone the empire's decay, and so he became the Bloody Emperor—not from cruelty, but from a cold certainty that the body politic could only be healed through amputation. His golden hair and amethyst eyes became symbols of an almost divine mandate, cultivated carefully to inspire absolute loyalty in those he deemed worthy of survival, yet beneath the immaculate facade lay a young man hollowed out by the knowledge that he had clawed his way to power through calculated betrayal, leaving him incapable of trusting even those closest to him. Now, as he faces the inexplicable might of beings who render his every strategic victory meaningless, Jircniv discovers that the same cold pragmatism that saved the empire from noble rot may be the only tool left to preserve it from annihilation.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

20, modifier 5

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Imperial Decree

As an action, Jircniv can command an enemy to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, they are charmed for 1 minute and must obey his commands.

Ruthless Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 slashing damage.

Political Maneuver

As a bonus action, Jircniv can grant an ally within 30 feet an additional action on their next turn.

Aura of Authority

As an action, Jircniv can create a 30 ft. aura for 1 minute. Enemies in the aura must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until they leave the area.

Calculated Retreat

As a reaction when taking damage, Jircniv can move up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Imperial Command

All allies within 30 feet gain advantage on saving throws against fear.

Cold Pragmatism

Once per turn, Jircniv can reroll a failed saving throw.

strength

7

dexterity

8

intelligence

10

wisdom

9

constitution

9

charisma

10

Psychic

Necrotic