Your clan and its allies hail you as a great hero. Whether you slayed an onslaught of enemies without aid, prevented a terrible plague from ripping through your people, your kindred speak your praises high and low to anyone that will listen. Your enemies tremble when they hear of your legend, and the lives you've claimed will never reach peace as a consequence of attacking your clan.
Sometimes, your battle-inspired fame can be deadly, however. Rival clansmen will often challenge you to a duel upon recognizing your face.
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: One tool of your choice related to your status as a Clan Hero, such as an Herbalist Kit for disease-warders, a Disguise Kit for spies, et cetera.
- Languages: One language of your choice, preferably that of your clan's biggest rival.
- Equipment: A steed, clan clothing, and an item symbolizing your heroics in the name of your clan
You may call upon your clan's ancestors by a war cry as a bonus action, granting the following:
Your Constitution or Charisma score increases by 1
Choose up to a number of allies equal to your Charisma modifier within your line of sight. Each ally can gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your Charisma modifier OR +1 AC for the duration of a battle.
This feature can be used once per long rest.
Suggested Characteristics
Clan Heroes are generally loyal to their allies, with a strong bond to their clan. They have a need to protect those that cannot protect themselves, often at the cost of their own health.
You care deeply about your companions, as if they were your own clan members.
Your Constitution score increases by 1
If an ally is unconscious, you may expend 5 points of your own health to grant them back 2 hit points. Further, they can take a reaction to disengage from the battle if they desire. Enemies previously targeting your befallen ally now set their sights on you.