octillivine
octillivine
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AC 14 · HP 11 · 30 ft.Saving throws
Skills
- AcrobaticsDEX
- InsightWIS
- PerformanceCHA
- PersuasionCHA
- ReligionINT
Armor
Weapons
Tools
Languages
Features
11 featuresAlways on
- Bardic InspirationLevel 1
When Bonus Action
Inspired creatures may add a Bardic Inspiration die to a qualifying roll within 10 minutes of receiving it.
- SpellcastingLevel 1
When Action or casting time of the spell
Cast a 1st-level bard spell using a spell slot, with Charisma as the spellcasting ability.
- Magic Initiate
When As described by the chosen cleric spell
Use healing magic granted by your background feat to mend wounds and reinforce your role as a temple-trained support caster.
- Bardic ProficienciesLevel 1
You are proficient with light armor, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, and shortswords. You are also proficient with three musical instruments of your choice.
- Spellcasting FocusLevel 1
You can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus for your bard spells.
- TraitAasimarCelestial Resistance, resistance to radiant damage and necrotic damage.
- TraitAasimarDarkvision, you can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
- TraitAasimarHealing Hands, you can channel healing energy through a touch to mend wounds a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
- TraitAasimarLight Bearer, you know the Light cantrip, and Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it.
- TraitAasimarCelestial Revelation, at 3rd level you will choose a manifestation of your celestial power, such as a radiant or necrotic transformation.
- Shelter of the FaithfulAcolyte
You retain the trust of temple folk and many devout communities. When you seek shelter, holy aid, or guidance from a place of worship tied to your faith or a compatible tradition, you can usually secure modest hospitality and a respectful hearing.
Spells
9 spellsSpellcasting. octillivine casts with Charisma (spell save DC 11, to hit with spell attacks).
Cantrips (at will): , , ,
1st level (2 slots): , , , ,
Gear
10 itemsWeapons
- RapierA versatile melee weapon suited to a disciplined performer and duelist.
- DaggerA backup blade for close work.
Armor
- Leather ArmorProtective leather armor.
Tools
- LuteA favored instrument for performance and spellcasting.
- Calligrapher's SuppliesSacred writing set from the temple.
Gear
- Diplomat's PackStandard bard adventuring gear.
- Prayer BookA book of prayers copied by hand.
- Holy SymbolToken of his faith, worn openly.
- 10×ParchmentSheets for letters, vows, and copied verses.
Purse
- 8×Gold PiecesCoin saved from temple stipend and gifts.
Appearance
Octillivine is tall and broad-shouldered, with copper-gold skin, pale amber eyes, and a mane of dark hair worn in a severe braid threaded with silver beads. A faint halo-like sheen catches around his brow when he prays or sings, and his hands are callused from both sword practice and hours of copying sacred texts. He favors a fitted robe over light armor, with a polished rapier at his hip and a prayer book tucked beside a lute case.
Mannerisms
He speaks in measured cadences, as if every sentence were part of a liturgy. When anxious, he taps a quiet rhythm against his thumb joint, and when he blesses someone he always lowers his voice to a near-whisper.
Personality
Gentle, exacting, and quietly theatrical. Octillivine treats kindness like a duty and beauty like a discipline, and he believes a well-timed song can steady a soul as surely as a sermon.
Ideals
Mercy with structure. Compassion is strongest when it has the discipline to endure.
Bonds
He carries a prayer book rescued from the ashes of his first temple, and he will risk his life before letting it be profaned or lost.
Flaws
He is slow to trust anyone who treats faith as a costume or a bargain, and he can become rigid when he believes a rule exists to protect the innocent. He also struggles to admit when a softer answer would work better than a righteous one.
Quirks
Background
Octillivine was raised in a temple library where sermons were sung, scripture was memorized in rhythm, and every lesson was expected to be carried with grace. The priests first noticed his celestial heritage not by his face, but by the way candles brightened when he recited prayers and the way frightened children quieted when he hummed old hymns. He grew up believing that words could be as protective as a shield, and that truth spoken beautifully could turn aside cruelty better than steel. As he matured, the temple entrusted him with copying sacred works, leading processions, and calming disputes between the faithful and the desperate who came seeking help. Yet he discovered that devotion alone did not mend every wound. When raiders, cultists, or corrupt officials threatened the innocent, Octillivine began to train with the rapier, learning to defend the weak while still honoring the discipline of his vows. Now he travels as a bard of holy resolve, carrying prayers, songs, and a very practical blade, determined to prove that mercy and order can walk the same road.
“He grew up believing that words could be as protective as a shield, and that truth spoken beautifully could turn aside cruelty better than steel.”
- Background
- Acolyte
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Species
Aasimar
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