You were cursed by a demon, and for a time it nearly consumed you. But through sheer will—or perhaps desperate instinct—you’ve learned to control it. Now, by activating a terrifying form that briefly merges your body with the curse’s power, you move at supernatural speeds, almost too fast for the eye to follow. You still fear what it might do if you lose control… but when it’s active, you’re a blur of unstoppable momentum.

 

Feat:  

Feature: Demonic Momentum

 

 

Your curse manifests as a form you can activate at will—though doing so still rattles your nerves. When transformed, your body channels a surge of demonic energy, sharpening your reflexes and vastly increasing your speed. In settlements or familiar terrain, you can analyze movement routes at a glance, finding escape paths and choke points in an instant.

 

Additionally, when interacting with those who recognize your cursed nature (e.g., scholars, warlocks, cursed survivors), you may gain advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) or Charisma (Persuasion) checks depending on how you present yourself—either as a threat or as someone who’s endured the abyss.

 

DM Note: This is a narrative feature—the form does not have mechanical activation rules unless agreed on by the DM. The bonus movement is covered by the Mobile feat (below).

 

Skill Proficiencies: Athletes, acrobatics

Languages: Deep Speech

Equipment:  

• A friction-worn scarf that only moves when you’re in motion—never in the wind, never while standing still
• A worn token of the curse’s origin (such as a scorched bone pendant or obsidian shard etched with infernal runes)
• A journal filled with erratic, speed-written notes you don’t remember writing
• A set of dark, lightweight traveler’s clothes with reinforced soles
• A small pouch containing 12 gp

 

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits:

 

1. I can’t sit still. I always need to move, even if just pacing.
2. I joke constantly to hide the lingering dread of the curse.
3. I measure everything in how fast it can be done.
4. I speak in short, fast bursts—like I’m racing time.
5. I’m always scanning for exits or shortcuts.
6. I find silence more terrifying than danger.
7. My hands twitch when I stay idle too long.
8. I hate wasting time and have little patience.

 

 

Ideals:

 

1. Freedom. I won’t be controlled—by demons or destiny. (Chaotic)
2. Speed. If I’m faster, I live. That’s the rule. (Neutral)
3. Redemption. I want to prove I’m more than the curse. (Good)
4. Control. I must never lose myself to the curse again. (Lawful)
5. Power. If I can harness this fully, I’ll be unstoppable. (Evil)
6. Balance. The curse is part of me, but not all of me. (Neutral)

 

 

Bonds:

 

1. Someone I love is still out there—if the curse doesn’t take me first, I’ll find them.
2. A demon still watches me, waiting for me to slip.
3. I owe my life to the one who helped me tame the curse.
4. I keep a journal of every time the curse surged—I need to understand it.
5. My hometown was destroyed because I lost control once. Never again.
6. I promised a dying friend I’d use this curse for something good.

 

 

Flaws:

 

1. I’m addicted to the feeling of speed—it clouds my judgment.
2. I sometimes black out when I push the curse too far.
3. I lie to people about how bad the curse really is.
4. My solutions are always fast, never thoughtful.
5. I refuse help—even when I clearly need it.
6. I secretly believe I’ll never outrun the demon.

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I can’t sit still. I always need to move, even if just pacing.
2	I joke constantly to hide the lingering dread of the curse.
3	I measure everything in how fast it can be done.
4	I speak in short, fast bursts—like I’m racing time.
5	I’m always scanning for exits or shortcuts
6	I find silence more terrifying than danger.
7	My hands twitch when I stay idle too long.
8	I hate wasting time and have little patience.

d6	Ideal
1	Freedom. I won’t be controlled—by demons or destiny. (Chaotic)
2	Speed. If I’m faster, I live. That’s the rule. (Neutral)
3	Redemption. I want to prove I’m more than the curse. (Good)
4	Control. I must never lose myself to the curse again. (Lawful)
5	Power. If I can harness this fully, I’ll be unstoppable. (Evil)
6	Balance. The curse is part of me, but not all of me. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	Someone I love is still out there—if the curse doesn’t take me first, I’ll find them.
2	A demon still watches me, waiting for me to slip.
3	I owe my life to the one who helped me tame the curse.
4	I keep a journal of every time the curse surged—I need to understand it.
5	My hometown was destroyed because I lost control once. Never again.
6	I promised a dying friend I’d use this curse for something good.

d6	Flaw
1	I’m addicted to the feeling of speed—it clouds my judgment.
2	I sometimes black out when I push the curse too far.
3	I lie to people about how bad the curse really is.
4	My solutions are always fast, never thoughtful.
5	I refuse help—even when I clearly need it.
6	I secretly believe I’ll never outrun the demon.