Illuminated. Bosca’s fiery presence casts bright light in a 60-foot radius, and dim light for another 40 feet.
Fire Aura. At the start of each of Bosca’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of him takes 10 (3d6) fire damage, and flammable objects in the aura that aren’t being worn or carried ignite. A creature that touches Bosca or hits him with a melee attack while within 5 feet of him takes 10 (3d6) fire damage.
Doused. If Bosca starts or ends his turn submerged in water (or any other non-flammable liquid) he takes 15 cold damage.
Regeneration. Bosca regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point and isn’t submerged in water. If Bosca takes cold damage this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn.
Fire Absorption. Whenever Bosca is subjected to fire damage, he takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the fire damage dealt.
Flame Maneuvers. The recharge roll for Flame Rally and Embered Charge is shared, and performed at the end of Bosca’s turn. Brand flares white hot when these abilities are recharged, and glows dull red when spent.
Wane. Bosca uses his action to reduce his size to Large or Medium. During this time he cannot use Embered Charge. His statistics, other than his size and ability to use Embered Charge, are the same in each form. He can use his bonus action to return to his original size.
Multiattack. Bosca makes three attacks with Brand.
Brand. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3) fire damage. This damage ignores fire resistance.
Embered Charge (Recharge 5-6). Bosca moves in a straight line at least 10 feet and up to his movement. During this movement Medium or smaller creatures do not count as difficult terrain. Any creature whose space Bosca enters must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or take 54 (12d8) fire damage and be knocked prone. On a success the creature takes half damage and is not knocked prone. Bosca cannot willingly end this movement inside another creature’s space. If Bosca is forced to end this movement inside another creature’s space, that creature is moved directly away from Bosca until no longer occupying the same space.
Flame Rally (Recharge 5-6). Bosca twirls his glaive Brand over his head, generating a shower of sparks and flame. All creatures he chooses within 15 feet of him must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success. Any ally within 60 feet that can see him gains advantage on their next attack roll.
Bosca can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Bosca regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Move. Bosca moves up to his speed without provoking attacks of opportunity.
Bolster. Bosca bolsters all non-hostile creatures within 120 feet of him until the end of his next turn. Bolstered creatures can’t be charmed or frightened, and they gain advantage on ability checks and saving throws until the end of Bosca’s next turn.
Beckon. Bosca beckons one target he can see within 60 feet to come closer. The target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw (DC 18) or it moves its speed towards him.
Description
Bosca was once little more than a common mercenary, albeit an extraordinarily powerful one with an appetite for conquest. He roamed the material plane seeking new challenges and whetting his bloodlust, until an encounter with the fey found him finally defeated.
The Monarch, however, promptly offered to spare his life in exchange for eternal service. Now he commands the forces of wildfire, traveling between the fey and material planes as he roots out old magic from decaying forests, thick with rot.
Bosca’s body, wrapped in ethereal flame, is almost as striking as his raw charisma. People and creatures alike find themselves drawn to him, often to their own downfall.
Tasked as he is with purging the old and useless, Bosca is frequently shunned by other courtiers, who see him as a threat to their ancient holdings and titles. He keeps the company of miscreants and rebels, and is often the subject of many scandalous rumors.
In recent decades, Bosca has grown bold, burning woods that aren’t yet his to burn, and
encouraging insurrections in the courts of lesser nobles. The Monarch has yet to punish this behavior, but the court insists that something will have to be done—with or without the Monarch’s command.
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