You spent your youth in harsh conditions separated from the pleasantries of large meals and the company of your tribe. Instead, under the guidance of the elder shaman, you learned to endure hunger, cold, sweat, and long hours to read the will of the spirits in fires, winds, water and in the skies. Trained for a role to cull the weak, test the resilience of your people, and ensure the tribe only marches to war when the stars align for victory.
- Feat:
None
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception plus your choice of Arcana , History , Religion , Nature , Performance , Survival , or Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: None
- Languages: Two of your choice.
- Equipment: A star-chart etched onto a cured hide, a hunting knife, face paint, incense, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Feature: Omens All Around
Your sharp eyes and deep-seated superstition cause you to see the hand of fate in everyday occurrences. Once per long rest, you can declare that you are actively seeking an omen from your surroundings—such as the sudden flight of a crow, the pattern of tea leaves, or a strange cloud formation.
When you use this feature, ask the DM for a cryptic sign regarding a specific action or path you plan to take within the next hour. The DM will provide a vague omen (e.g., "The crow flies left, suggesting blood on the wind" or "The smoke rises straight, suggesting a clear path"). Because your beliefs rely heavily on tribal superstition, this omen may be entirely accurate, completely false, or somewhere in between. It is up to you and your party to decide whether to trust it.
Suggested Characteristics
A Fierce Shaman is shaped by the harshness of their training, the absolute certainty of the stars, and omens. They are often aloof, viewing the petty conflicts of mortals through the lens of grand cosmic cycles.
| d4 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I speak in brief, blunt truths. The stars do not waste words, and neither do I. |
| 2 | I constantly scan the night sky during watches, ignoring my companions to mutter to the constellations. |
| 3 | I respect only those who endure hardship without complaining. Weakness is an insult to the spirits. |
| 4 | I read portents in everything—the flight of a crow, the crackle of a fire, or the shape of a bloodstain. |
| d4 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Destiny. The cosmos has carved a path for every warrior; to stray from it is cowardice. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Strength. The spirits only favor the strong. Healing a weak body delays the inevitable. (Evil or Neutral) |
| 3 | Guidance. I am the eyes of my people. My duty is to lead them through the dark safely. (Good) |
| 4 | Cosmic Cycle. Empires rise and fall like the constellations. I do not fight change; I accept it. (Neutral) |
| d4 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I foretold a great victory for my chieftain, but it ended in disaster. I must discover why the stars lied. |
| 2 | My mentor gave me a sacred star-chart before they died; I will protect it with my life. |
| 3 | A specific constellation chose me at birth. I march to bring honor to its name. |
| 4 | I carry the scars of a brutal initiation ritual that binds me to the spirits of the peak. |
| d4 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I refuse to enter battle or make major decisions if the planets are poorly aligned. |
| 2 | I judge people entirely by their physical resilience and have no patience for the sick or frail. |
| 3 | I believe my interpretations of the omens are infallible and react with fury if questioned. |
| 4 | I am so focused on the grand cosmic design that I completely ignore immediate dangers around me. |
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