MEX_Witch

(I mis-clicked, I never meant to publish this and now I can't take it offline. Why is there no option to delete this from the archives, great way to create bloat, WOC, smh my head. Just ignore this, steal it, idc.)

To the East of Eovia where the lands lay besieged by shadow beasts, demons, and fiends, witches rule in bastions strewn across the burned and harrowed Wastes. They are people of innate magic that runs as deep as the corruption of their land and where they wander past the bounds of their country, they are met with caution and discontent.

They are the true witches of the Lands of Eovia but outside of the Wastes any caster that refuses to bow to conformity might be called a 'witch'. There are a few options to choose from when picking this background which you can find in the Witch's Origin table. To explain them, I included descriptions below:

You are a witch of the Wastes. You grew up in a country where the consequences of the Conjunction are felt the strongest to this day, where magic is tradition like folk dance and harvest festivals, and where your magical prowess dictates your status and prestige.

You grew up in a Druidic circle or Independent coven far away from civilization where nature and the fight for survival set the rules of life.

You are one of the infamous Witches of Winter, born on the frozen continent to the West of the Lands of Eovia. You are used to a harsh, unforgiving life, and the same kind of people.

You are a fugitive from the Empire of the South, the Lands of Silver and Blood where your kind is persecuted and killed indiscriminately.

You are an Alchemist, potentially not even a caster but you grew up in a place where people couldn't be bothered to know the difference.

For more information, consult your DM.

 

Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Persuasion

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a dagger, a set of common clothes or robes with a cloak, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Witches often stand united in their love for the land that raised them; their personalities however greatly vary. You can choose from the options provided below, use them as inspiration, or ignore them entirely.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I prefer nature and solitude over vast cities filled with people.
2	New situations spark my curiousity.
3	The leader of my community had something wise to say on every topic, and I am eager to share that wisdom.
4	I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
5	I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations.
6	I often get lost in my own thoughts and contemplation, becoming oblivious to my surroundings.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I’m convinced that people are always out to get me.

d6	Ideal
1	Wisdom. The path to balance and self-improvement is through wisdom. (Neutral)
2	Greater Good. My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good)
3	Tradition. The ancient arcane traditions of my people must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
4	Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic)
5	Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
6	Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there’s nothing left to know. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	Nothing is more important than the other members of my circle or coven.
2	I had to flee my home to avoid sure death. My persecutors are still out there.
3	I'm unfalteringly loyal to the Witches of Three.
4	I'm bound to an Eldritch entity who's origin and nature I wish to uncover.
5	I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6	I have a pet/ witch's familiar (CR >1).

d6	Flaw
1	I like keeping secrets and won’t share them with anyone.
2	Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3	I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them.
4	I am inflexible in my thinking.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.