Ascension of the Dark Divine

Prerequisite: Must be a spellcaster capable of casting 9th level spells

Through the mastery of dark magic or as a boon bestowed upon you by a malevolent deity, you have transcended mortal limitations and ascended to the status of a dark divine being.

• Divine Ascension: Upon taking this feat, you gain the ability to ascend to godhood under the following conditions:

  • As a ritual that takes 1 hour to perform, during which you must be in direct communion with a malevolent deity or tapping into an abyssal font of dark power.
  • Sacrifice: You must sacrifice a sentient being of significant power (such as a high-level NPC or creature) during the ritual. The DM determines the suitability of the sacrifice.
  • Alignment: Your alignment shifts to reflect the malevolent nature of your ascension, typically towards Chaotic Evil or Lawful Evil, as appropriate.

• Godly Power: Upon ascension, you gain the following benefits:

  • Divine Boons: You gain access to divine boons granted by your malevolent deity or dark power source. These boons are determined by the DM and may include increased spellcasting abilities, unique powers, or the ability to command minions.
  • Immortality: You become immortal and immune to the effects of aging. You cannot die of old age or natural causes.
  • Divine Domain: You gain dominion over a domain of your choice related to your dark nature (such as Death, Destruction, or Trickery). This domain grants you thematic powers and abilities, as determined by the DM.

• Divine Intervention: Once per long rest, you can call upon your divine power to intervene in a situation. This functions similarly to the Divine Intervention ability of a cleric, but the exact outcome is determined by the DM and should reflect your newfound status as a dark divine being.

• Blessing of the Malevolent: Your spells and abilities fueled by your dark divine power are more potent. Whenever you cast a spell of 6th level or higher, you can roll a d4 and add the result to the spell’s damage or healing.

Note: This feat is intended for use in high-level campaigns and should only be allowed with DM approval. Ascending to godhood can have significant ramifications on the game world and should be treated as a major story arc.