Homebrew Consecrated Vestige Species Details
The goddess Cyrlene is not evil herself, though neither is she known for being forgiving when it comes to her punishments.
A Concecrated Vestige is a fragmented soul sealed inside an object, forced into servitude through divine judgment. Unlike a true lich, they lack autonomy over their existence and are bound by strict metaphysical rules.
They are aware, intelligent, and influential, but never fully free.
Once punished, the vestige is bound to a specific item (of the DM's or players choosing) that will allow the bearer of that item to command the vestige.
Vestige Traits
Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 5–6 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet
Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Subjugated Will (Core Curse)
You are magically bound to your wielder.
- You cannot harm your bearer directly.
- You must obey direct commands. (DM determines interpretation limits)
- You cannot reveal your full nature. unless explicitly allowed
- You cannot take actions independently unless permitted or not restricted.
However:
- You can interpret commands creatively.
- You can influence through wording, tone and ommision.
- You can suggest actions as advice.
(The weilder cannot give direct orders to the vestige to harm, kill, distruct, vanish or free itself.)
Curse of Obedience.
You must obey the direct commands of your bearer, but you can try to resist.
When trying to resist a direct command spoken by your bearer, you must roll a WIS saving throw (DC 17), on a fail you take 2d6 damage and you obey the command that you refused to obey before.
Fragmented Memory
Your perception of the world has changed just slightly after your transformation, yet your memories have all been put on lock.
Your DM can decide what you know and what you may be able to remember throughout the campaign.
Though one skill has carried with you in your new life, you can choose to have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.
Regeneration
As a vestige, you use up a lot of power, though the need for substance and food have vanished, your need to rest is of a high priority.
With this need for rest, it is only you that can innitiate it, magic cannot put you to sleep.
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