Cyclical. The Kolyana twins have histories that are longer than they can fathom. Catherine draws the attention of most people in Barovia, for better or for worse.
Ew, no. Catherine has advantage on any Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw against Strahd's spells and abilities.
Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.
Spellcasting. Catherine is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bless, cure wounds, burning hands, detect evil and good, faerie fire, protection from evil and good
2nd level (3 slots): aid, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, prayer of healing, scorching ray
3rd level (2 slots): beacon of hope, fireball, dispel magic, spirit guardians
Radiance of the Dawn (1/day). Catherine's eyes become luminous pools of sunlight as cleansing fire radiates from her, banishing darkness and burning foes. Any magical darkness within 30 feet of Catherine is dispelled. Additionally, each hostile creature within 30 feet of Catherine must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. A creature takes radiant damage equal to 2d10+5 on a failed saving throw, and half as much on a successful one. Creatures with total cover from Catherine are not affected.
Turn Undead (2/day). Catherine presents the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind while shouting a command for undead to turn heel and flee. Each undead that can see or hear Catherine within 30 feet of her must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. If the undead fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. Any undead of CR 1/2 are lower are not turned, and are instead instantly destroyed.
A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from Cartherine as it can, and it can't willing move to a space within 30 feet of her. It also can't take reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there’s nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.
Hold Vampires (5/day). Catherine presents the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind and ignites its red eye with holy fire. Vampires and vampire spawn within 30 feet of the holy symbol when it flares must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a target is paralyzed for 1 minute. It can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns to end the effect on itself.
Sunlight Martyr (1/day). As an action, Catherine can hold the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind above her head and completely infuse it with her power, causing it to shed bright sunlight in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. The light lasts for 1 minute, and while the light is active Catherine is considered incapacitated until she ends the effect.
Warding Flare (5/day). Catherine can interpose divine light between herself and an attacking enemy. When she or an ally within 30 feet of her is targeted by a creature also within 30 feet of Catherine, she can use her reaction to impose disadvantage on the roll. A creature that can't be blinded is immune to this reaction.
Description
Catherine Kolyana is a Redwreathed Maiden, an object of Strahd's obsession. In the past, there has only been one per generation. The presence of two, Catherine and her twin sister Ireena, is unprecedented. Catherine's father, the former Burgomaster of the Village of Barovia, was able to keep her and her sister hidden for nearly two decades before Strahd's perverted attention finally fell upon them.
After her father's demise, Catherine stumbled upon a wellspring of divine radiance that courses through her blood. She can't explain the origin of her power, but she knows that it is effective and is still finding new methods of using it.
Catherine is a kind soul, upholding both her personal codes and the codes of society. She has a soft spot for her sister Ireena and tends to bend her rules for her when possible. She can't stand not helping someone in need and is always willing to hear someone out.
Now in possession of the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind, Catherine is prepared to stand against Strahd and free her homeland of his tyranny.
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