Through occult ceremony, you have formed a pact with a mysterious entity to gain magical powers. The entity is a voice in the shadows—its identity unclear—but its boon to you is concrete: the ability to cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Warlock spells, which appear in the Warlock spell list later in the class’s…
Casting a Circle spell requires that one or more other spellcasters, called secondary casters, lend their magic to the spell. A secondary caster must have either the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature to participate in a Circle spell. After you initiate the spell, each secondary caster takes the Magic action to contribute to the spell. A secondary caster can take this action only while within 30…
Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron.…
Throughout the ages, many mortals have bargained with the demonic forces of the Burning Legion and the entities of the Void to gain power. To these warlocks, the destructive might of demons isn’t something to be feared, but an opportunity to be coveted. The worst of them seek domination over others. The best of them wield demonic power as a weapon against the demons it comes from, turning the…
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Spellcasting or Pact Magic Feature) You have honed your skills in the rituals of witchcraft and can quickly weave your magic in times of need. You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Swift Invocation. You can use an action to cast a spell that has a casting time…
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Spellcasting or Pact Magic Feature) You have honed your skills in the rituals of witchcraft and can quickly weave your magic in times of need. You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Swift Invocation. You can use an action to cast a spell that has a casting time…
Belonging to a witch coven is more than being part of a club; a coven member shares a bond with their coven-mates that permeates the very magic they wield. For most witches, this magical bond is subtle, showing itself during gatherings or in times of arcane collaboration. For some, however, their bond is the very source of their power. These Warlocks form pacts with their covens, allowing them to…
Spells Prepared. You determine what spells you can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class. If you are a level 4 Ranger / level 3 Sorcerer, for example, you can prepare five level 1 Ranger spells, and you can prepare six Sorcerer spells of level 1 or 2 (as well as four Sorcerer cantrips). Each spell you prepare is associated with one of your…
Live Deliciously with Bewitching Power Whether motivated by desperation or cunning, warlocks that have signed their name in the book of the Horned King have chosen to live deliciously in a pact sealed in blood and a corrupted soul. Bestowed the power of witchcraft by the beast that stalks the deepest woods and darkest hearts, they perfect ancient rituals and weave maledictions toward aims only…
General Feat (Prerequisites: Level 4+, Spellcasting or Pact Magic Feature) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Dexterity by 1, to a maximum of 20. Ranged Weapon Proficiency. You gain proficiency with Ranged Martial weapons. Cantrip. You learn the Finger Guns cantrip. Expanded Spell List. The following spells are added to your spell list: Antiballistics Field ,…
When you use your Magical Cunning feature, you regain all your expended Pact Magic spell slots.
“If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.” – Mark Twain The entities of the Cthulhu Mythos have many enemies. Not all who learn of these terrible creatures fall victim to their promises of forbidden power. Across the cosmos, a grand conspiracy consisting of the most unlikely of creatures. A court of intelligent house cats seek to protect the world from the…
Wondrous Item, Rare (Requires Attunement by a Warlock) This set of chained rings and bracers is a sign of the pact you forged with your patron. Once you attune to the item, the small spikes that line the inside of the bands become harmless to you and feel like a warm, gentle caress against your skin. You can also use the item as a Spellcasting Focus for your Warlock spells. Whenever you deal…
The heroes Mercion, Molliver, Strongheart, and Ringlerun protect a portal to another plane from diabolical invaders Character class provides a character’s most exciting capabilities. This chapter offers twelve classes, each of which contains four subclasses—all summarized below. Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the... Berserker to unleash raw…
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Spellcasting or Pact Magic Feature) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Additional Spells. Your prowess allows you to always have certain spells at the ready. When you have spell slots of a level specified in the Transmutation Adept Spells table, you…
Prerequisite: Level 9+ Warlock, Pact of the Blade Invocation Once per turn when you hit a creature with your pact weapon, you can deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic, Psychic, or Radiant damage (your choice) to the creature, and you can expend one of your Hit Point Dice to roll it and regain a number of Hit Points equal to the roll plus your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 Hit Point).
Planar Pact Feat (Prerequisite: Can’t Have Another Planar Pact Feat) You gain the following benefits. Infernal Resistance. You have Resistance to Fire damage or Poison damage (choose when you select this feat). Infernal Sight. You gain Darkvision with a range of 30 feet. This Darkvision is unimpeded by magical Darkness. Silver-Tongued. You gain proficiency in the Deception skill. Notes: Infernal…
Live Deliciously with Bewitching Power Whether motivated by desperation or cunning, warlocks that have signed their name in the book of the Horned King have chosen to live deliciously in a pact sealed in blood and a corrupted soul. Bestowed the power of witchcraft by the beast that stalks the deepest woods and darkest hearts, they perfect ancient rituals and weave maledictions toward aims only…
The "Ambassador Pact" is an arcane tradition passed down from a bygone era of witchcraft. In a time when covens did not always see eye to eye and conflicts among them would stir unrest across the island, an agreement was made between covens for the betterment of Obojima—disputes would be settled by an individual rather than the many. Covens would form a unique pact with a chosen witch, channeling…
Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron.…
Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod appears to be a piece of driftwood carved with images of wolves and bears. While holding the rod, you can take a Magic action to cast Polymorph on any number of willing Humanoids you can see within 30 feet of you. The only forms you can choose for each target are Black Bear and Wolf, and the targets retain their Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma…
You had a purpose in mind. Perhaps you were seeking out knowledge or power, or maybe you were in search of hidden secrets. One way or another, your journey led you to seek out an extraplanar entity. Once you made contact, a deal was struck, and your life changed. Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma Feat: Choose one Planar Pact feat Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and Persuasion Tool…
Wield the Power of Undeath You have made a pact with a powerful vampire cursed by the gods or born as a creature of the night. Hundreds of haunted beings serve this vampire, so why enter a pact with you? Because you can act in the light of day unhindered? To cull weaker vampires? Level 3: Drain Life You gain an innate power to drain life from the living. After you take the Attack or Magic action,…
Wondrous Item, Uncommon (Requires Attunement by a Warlock) This mask looks like a normal wooden mask while no one is attuned to it. When you attune to the mask, your patron’s lingering presence over you magically reshapes it to represent the visage of your patron. While wearing this mask, you can cast one spell from the table of spells shown in your level 3 Warlock subclass feature without…
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+; Spellcasting Feature or Pact Magic Feature) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Additional Spells. Your prowess allows you to always have certain spells at the ready. When you have spell slots of a level specified in the Necromancy Adept Spells table, you…
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