Aegis The Stone Guardian

Aegis was not born but rather *awakened* in the grand forge-temple of the High Mages, carved from a single block of starfall granite that had crashed to earth millennia before civilization learned to speak. The ancient craftspeople infused their collective will into the stone, binding sacred oaths and divine purpose into every crystalline layer, creating a sentinel whose very existence was an act of creation itself. When the Orb of Creation was forged—that terrible and beautiful artifact capable of remaking reality itself—the mages understood that only something incorruptible could guard it, something without mortal ambition or hunger that might be tempted by its power. Aegis emerged from the stone with perfect clarity of purpose: to protect both the artifact and those whom the world might forget, the vulnerable ones cast aside by kingdoms and circumstance. For ages, the guardian stood in hidden sanctuaries, watching through countless epochs as civilizations rose and crumbled, never wavering in their conviction that all life deserved protection and that the Orb must remain in righteous hands. Though Aegis possesses no name written in flesh or blood, the mages named them well—a shield against chaos, a bulwark of unwavering law, an embodiment of the sacred covenant between creation and those sworn to defend it. Now, as the world grows uncertain and dark whispers stir in forgotten places, Aegis feels the ancient binding pulse with urgency, calling the guardian forth to walk among mortals once more.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

10, modifier +0

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

14, modifier +2

Stone Shield Bash

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 bludgeoning damage.

Aura of Protection

All allies within 30 ft. gain a +2 bonus to AC and saving throws for 1 minute.

Divine Smite

When Aegis hits with a melee weapon attack, it can expend a spell slot to deal an extra 3d8 radiant damage.

Guardian's Oath

Aegis can choose one ally within 60 ft. to grant advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw.

Stoneform Resurgence

Aegis can heal itself for 4d10 hit points as a bonus action, once per long rest.

Guardian's Vigil

Aegis has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Stone Resilience

Aegis has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

strength

+9

dexterity

+4

constitution

+10

wisdom

+8

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing