Soulbound

The Soulbound weaves together the ethereal realms of the afterlife and the art of shadowy assassination. These Rogues are individuals who have forged a profound connection with the spirits of the deceased, granting them the power to harness the very essence of death itself. They can manifest a blade of necrotic energy, known as the "Phantom Blade," which is an extension of their own psyche. This blade allows them to deal deadly, necrotic damage with finesse and precision. As they advance in their training, they gain the ability to infuse their strikes with stolen life force and even capture the souls of their victims, using them for information or making dark bargains. The Soulbound is a master of blending the art of stealth and the macabre, forging a unique path in the world of rogues.

 

 

Whispers of the Dead

3rd-level Soulbound feature

Echoes of those who have died cling to you. A ghostly presence shares presence with you. Even if it's always following you, it usually manifests at night, where you can see it but are unable to communicate with.

You won't get Phantom blades until the next long / short rest where the ghost manifestation will make contact and grant you these powers.

Followed by this ghostly presence, which is there for you, you gain Advantage on Death saving throws and Ethereal Mastery: Necrosis Enhancement.

You're also able to see souls leaving a dead bodies shortly after their death.

Ethereal Mastery: Necrosis Enhancement

3rd-level Soulbound feature

When your lack of ability training fails you, your ghost presence can help: if you fail an ability check, you can roll one Necrotic Energy die (equivalent to Sneak Attack die) and add the number rolled to the check, potentially turning failure into success.

You can only do this once per long rest.

You can also sacrifice 10 HP (also 10 Max HP which are restored after a long rest) to gain another Necrotic Energy die.

 

Phantom Blades

3rd-level Soulbound feature

You can manifest your phantom power as shimmering blades of necrotic energy. Whenever you take the Attack action, you can manifest a necrotic blade from your free hand and make the attack with that blade. This magic blade is a simple melee weapon with the finesse and thrown properties. It has a normal range of 60 feet and no long range, and on a hit, it deals necrotic damage equal to 1d6 plus the ability modifier you used for the attack roll. The blade vanishes immediately after it hits or misses its target, and it leaves no mark on its target if it deals damage.

After you attack with the blade, you can make a melee or ranged weapon attack with a second necrotic blade as a bonus action on the same turn, provided your other hand is free to create it. The damage die of this bonus attack is 1d4, instead of 1d6.

 

Necrotic Infusion

9th-level Soulbound feature

Your mastery over the Phantom Blades allows you to infuse it with an even darker and more potent necrotic energy. When you successfully strike a creature with your Phantom Blade, you can choose to expend one use of your Sneak Attack feature to unleash a devastating burst of necrotic power.

The target of your attack is wracked with dark energy, and the necrotic energy seeps into their very essence, causing additional harm. You deal additional necrotic damage to the target equal to the damage you would normally deal with your Sneak Attack feature.

This infusion of necrotic energy can have a crippling effect on your foes, sapping their life force and leaving them weakened. It's a potent ability that further emphasizes your connection to the realm of the dead and your ability to harness and manipulate necrotic power for your own ends.

 

Soul Bound

13th-level Soulbound feature

You now possess the extraordinary ability to perform a Soul-Stealing Strike using your Phantom Blade.

Soul-Stealing Strike

13th-level Soulbound feature

When you successfully reduce a creature to 0 hit points with your Phantom Blade, you have the option to capture the very essence of its soul.

The soul of the fallen creature is drawn into your blade, where it becomes bound to you. This ethereal connection allows you to harness the knowledge and experiences of the captured soul, unlocking its secrets and memories. You can also use the bound soul to make dark bargains or seek guidance from the spirits of the deceased.

To release and interact with the captured soul, you must use a specific ritual or incantation, which requires time, focus, and the expenditure of some of your own life force. This ritual can provide insights, information, or even the opportunity to make deals with the trapped soul, depending on the nature of the creature and its willingness to cooperate.

Soul Bond is a powerful and unique ability that further distinguishes you as a master of life and death. It allows you to delve into the mysteries of the afterlife, uncover hidden truths, and potentially gain a powerful ally in the form of a bound soul. However, it comes with the responsibility of determining how to use the knowledge and connections you acquire, as well as the potential consequences of your dealings with captured souls.

 

Soul Reaver

17th-level Soulbound feature

You can channel the necrotic power within you to become a Soul Reaver, a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. When you activate this feature as a bonus action, your Phantom Blade's necrotic energy intensifies, and your form becomes partially ethereal.

While this feature is active, you gain the following benefits for 1 minute:

• You have resistance to necrotic and non-magical piercing, slashing, and bludgeoning damage.

• Your Phantom Blade's damage is maximized, dealing the maximum possible damage with each attack.

• You can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain, without provoking opportunity attacks.

• Once per turn, when you hit a creature with your Phantom Blade, you can choose to siphon life force from the target, regaining hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.

After using this feature, you cannot do so again until you finish a long rest. The mastery over the souls and necrotic energy grants you the power of a relentless Soul Reaver, capable of unleashing devastating strikes and enduring in the face of adversity.