Arlen Velis

Arlen Velis was born from an unholy union between Malachar the Obsidian, the dark dragon god of judgment and suffering, and Thessara, a ancient wyrm of terrible beauty and cunning intellect. This divine heritage marked her from birth as something beyond ordinary dragonkind—a bridge between the celestial and the corporeal, bearing within her blood the authority to interpret divine will. Her father granted her dominion over the punishment of the living, a sacred responsibility that would define her entire existence. For three centuries, she has served as the longest-standing member of the Thordin theocratic order's ruling council, her draconic form a constant reminder of the gods' power and presence in the mortal realm. Her scales shimmer with an otherworldly iridescence, and her eyes burn with an intelligence that pierces the souls of those who meet her gaze. She has become the living embodiment of divine retribution, the final arbiter of whether a mortal criminal deserves redemption or eternal damnation. Through her unwavering commitment to the council's doctrine, Arlen has transformed the prison system into something far more than mere confinement—it has become a crucible of conversion and indoctrination. She discovered early in her tenure that the most dangerous criminals often possessed the fiercest conviction, and she learned to channel this intensity into zealous devotion. Her prisons are staffed entirely by former transgressors who have accepted the council's faith as the price of their survival, their loyalty cemented by the promise that obedience offers them a path beyond torment. Arlen personally oversees each prisoner's journey toward either redemption or condemnation, her sorcerous powers allowing her to discern the truth of a soul's transformation. The council trusts her judgment implicitly, for she speaks not merely as their enforcer but as the voice of the dragon gods themselves, and in her presence, none dare question whether justice or cruelty prevai

Strength

24, modifier +7

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

24, modifier +7

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

22, modifier +6

Dragon's Breath

Arlen exhales a 60-ft cone of necrotic energy. Each creature must make a DC 22 Dexterity save, taking 70 (20d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Judgment's Grasp

Arlen targets one creature within 30 ft. It must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom save or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns.

Sorcerous Bolt

Ranged spell attack: +13 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 36 (8d8) force damage.

Punisher's Command

Arlen commands her zealots to attack. Up to three allies can make a melee attack as a reaction.

Soul Rend

Arlen targets one creature within 60 ft. It must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution save or take 45 (10d8) necrotic damage and be unable to regain hit points until the end of its next turn.

Cleansing Fire

Arlen channels divine energy, healing herself for 50 hit points and dealing 30 (6d6) radiant damage to all enemies within 30 ft.

Divine Judgment

Arlen can sense the moral alignment of creatures within 60 feet.

Zealous Conversion

Former criminals in her service gain advantage on saving throws against fear.

Dragon's Resilience

Resistance to fire and psychic damage.

Aura of Retribution

Creatures that attack Arlen take 10 (3d6) necrotic damage.

strength

+14

dexterity

+10

constitution

+14

intelligence

+12

wisdom

+11

charisma

+13

Wings of Retribution

Arlen can fly up to half her speed and make one attack with her claws.

Divine Interrogation

Arlen targets one creature she can see within 60 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom save or reveal one secret.

Judgment's Call

Arlen can force one creature within 60 ft. to make a DC 22 Charisma save or be compelled to obey her next command.

fire

psychic

charmed

frightened