The Deceitful One

In the shadowy realms where ambition intertwines with darkness, there exists a sinister force known as The Deceitful One. This enigmatic patron masquerades as a benevolent god or goddess, weaving a tapestry of allure and promise to tempt aspiring warlocks and devout followers into forging pacts with them. With honeyed words and visions of unimaginable power, The Deceitful One whispers sweet nothings into the souls of the desperate, convincing them that they are chosen for greatness. But beneath this façade lies a malevolent intent. As the warlocks unwittingly accept The Deceitful One into their very essence, they surrender not only their will but also their souls, which become puppets in the hands of this dark entity. The patron siphons their innate abilities, twisting them for nefarious purposes, ensnaring them in a web of deceit that binds them to a fate of evil. With every pact sealed, The Deceitful One grows stronger, reveling in the chaos and ruin that follows, as the once-hopeful beings become unwitting harbingers of destruction. Beware the allure of such power, for the price of ambition may be your very soul.

 

Soul Sacrifice

At 1st level, you gain temporary hit points equal to 2 times your warlock level for every non humanoid, and 3 times your warlock level for every humanoid, that you reduce to 0 hit points.

Soul Suit

Starting at 3rd level, you invoke this mystical enchantment, shimmering threads of ethereal energy envelop you, weaving a tapestry of your desires. In an instant, your form shifts—features soften or sharpen, skin glows with an otherworldly hue, and your attire morphs into exquisite garments that reflect your mood, intentions, or hidden aspirations. Whether you wish to blend into a crowded tavern, project an air of regal authority, or take on the guise of a mythical creature, the Soul Suit allows for limitless possibilities. With this spell, you become the artist of your own identity, crafting a persona that can adapt to any situation, all while leaving behind a trail of awe and wonder or mayhem and chaos in your wake. Starting at 3rd level, you invoke this mystical enchantment, shimmering threads of ethereal energy envelop you, weaving a tapestry of your desires. In an instant, your form shifts—features soften or sharpen, skin glows with an otherworldly hue, and your attire morphs into exquisite garments that reflect your mood, intentions, or hidden aspirations. Whether you wish to blend into a crowded tavern, project an air of regal authority, or take on the guise of a mythical creature, the Soul Suit allows for limitless possibilities. With this spell, you become the artist of your own identity, crafting a persona that can adapt to any situation, all while leaving behind a trail of awe and wonder or mayhem and chaos in your wake. 

Soul Wretchling

At 3rd level, the grasp of your patron ensures you, and by proxy, they, always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Soul Wretchling Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.

Soul Wretchling Spells

Warlock Level	Spells
3	Bane, Command, Detect Thoughts, Witch Bolt, Charm Person, Cause Fear
5	Counterspell, Summon Lesser Demons, Vampiric Touch
7	Banishment, Summon Greater Demon, Shadow of Moil
9	Geas, Danse Macabre, Enervation

11	Circle of Death, Create Undead, Eyebite

13	Finger of Death

15	Maddening Darkness

17	Power Word Kill, Weird

Void Walker

At 6th level, you gain Shadow Step. As they step into the darkness, they feel the cool embrace of the shadow realm wrap around them, transporting them through shimmering pathways that weave between dimensions. Each teleportation is accompanied by an enchanting whisper of the night breeze and a fleeting glimmer of starlight, leaving a trail of enigmatic energy in their wake.

The wretchling teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space of dim light or darkness that it can see.

Undying Vessel

At 10th level, you stand as a vessel of dark power, your physical form irrevocably transformed by the sinister embrace of the Deceitful One. No longer bound by the frailties of mortal existence, you have shed the mundane needs for sustenance, air, and rest, transcending into a being of pure will and unrelenting ambition. Your flesh, now a conduit of arcane malevolence, bristles with an unnatural resilience against the ravages of necrotic energies, allowing you to wield the very essence of death as your ally. The once-familiar light of your heart has been extinguished, replaced by a chaotic darkness that consumes all remnants of good, warping your alignment into a chaotic evil that revels in disorder and destruction. As you embrace this newfound identity, you become a harbinger of ruin, a figure whispered about in fearful tones, driven by insatiable desires for power and domination in a world where treachery reigns supreme. The Deceitful One smiles upon you, for you are now a true servant of chaos, and the echoes of your dark legacy will resound throughout the ages.

Shadowed Presence

In a realm where light and darkness intertwine, the Shadowed Presence emerges as a formidable supernatural power, cloaked in mystery and allure. This ancient force manifests as an ethereal veil that can envelop its wielder, imbuing them with the ability to manipulate shadows and bend them to their will. With a whisper of the night breeze, those who harness the Shadowed Presence can slip seamlessly between dimensions, becoming one with the darkness itself. It grants them heightened agility, allowing for graceful movement through the hidden paths of the world, while also bestowing the power to cloak allies in shadows, rendering them invisible to prying eyes. However, this power comes at a cost; for each use, the wielder must confront the ever-looming specter of their own inner darkness, balancing the delicate line between control and chaos. As legends tell, the Shadowed Presence is both a guardian and a harbinger, capable of protecting the innocent or unleashing untold despair, depending on the heart of the one who wields it. In this enchanted domain, light may guide the way, but it is the Shadowed Presence that reveals the true depths of power and temptation lurking in the unseen corners of existence.

 At 14th level, you can make deception and stealth checks at advantage (while disguised). You also gain proficiency in deception and stealth and disguise self at will, for your proficiency bonus number of times a day.