This is a custom background made to fit my character Kvel Thorvalsson. This is a mix of DnD wiki's 'Harbinger of the End', 'Child of a War Deity', and 'Slayer' background, as well as an added reincarnated part, this combination mostly for flavor/cosmetics. Feel free to use if you like it : )
You once were a child of two powerful deities, given powers of a Harbinger of the End. Then you died. Now, you've been reincarnated, brought back to life to become a slayer of the Wintertake Order. Now you live in the high north stuck in an everlasting winter, fighting all sorts of threats that roam there.
Great Destruction
Throughout your reign as the Harbinger of the End, you unleashed a terrifying event known as the Great Destruction. This calamity left an indelible mark upon the world, forever altering the lives of those who survived. The legends recount the horrors you wrought, and the tales have been passed down through generations as cautionary reminders of your immense power
| d8 | Great Destruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cataclysmic Inferno. Your destructive powers once ignited a cataclysmic inferno that ravaged a sprawling city. The flames consumed everything in their path, leaving only ashes and ruin in their wake. |
| 2 | The Apocalyptic Storm. You summoned a devastating storm of unimaginable power, unleashing fierce winds, torrential rain, and deadly lightning upon a vast region. The land was left shattered and unrecognizable after the tempest subsided. |
| 3 | The Ruptured Earth. Your presence caused the very ground to tremble and split apart, causing a series of earthquakes that shattered buildings, toppled mountains, and created massive chasms that swallowed entire villages. |
| 4 | The Veil of Darkness. A shroud of impenetrable darkness descended upon a once-thriving kingdom under your influence. The sun was blotted out, and terror reigned as people lost their way and succumbed to despair. |
| 5 | The Plague Unleashed. You unleashed a virulent plague that spread like wildfire, leaving a trail of death and despair in its wake. Entire populations were decimated, and cities were left abandoned as the disease raged unchecked. |
| 6 | The Sundered Skies. Your arrival heralded a celestial catastrophe as the heavens themselves were torn asunder. Stars fell from the sky, and the moon shattered, raining shards of celestial bodies upon the land. |
| 7 | The Endless Frost. The world froze under your icy touch as an eternal winter descended upon the realm. Crops withered, lakes turned to ice, and civilizations crumbled beneath the relentless frost. |
| 8 | The Desolate Wasteland. Wherever you walked, life withered and died, leaving behind a barren wasteland devoid of vegetation and hope. Once-thriving landscapes turned into desolate, lifeless realms haunted by your presence. |
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator's Tools
- Languages: Celestial
- Equipment: Holy symbols of your old deity parents, a journal containing details of your previous kills, a unique weapon representing your niche in the Wintertake Order, a vial containing the previous divine energy you held as a Harbinger, a set of winter clothes, and a pouch containing 15gp
People are aware of your background, and know of the Order. Temples of the deities that were your parents welcome you with open arms, but some people fear you, knowing of your Harbinger past. You have a reputation from your career, and whether it is good or bad, people know you are a slayer, and that you have survived at least this long. People are likely to come to you with jobs to deal with a threat if they believe it is too difficult for any mercenary to handle.