You lash out with a spectral chain forged from your own undead essence. Choose one creature you can see within range. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw.
On a Failed Save
The creature becomes Soul‑Hooked:
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Its speed is reduced by 10 feet.
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It takes 2d8 necrotic damage immediately.
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At the start of each of its turns, it takes 1d8 necrotic damage as the chain continues to siphon its vitality.
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You gain temporary hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.
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A fragment of the creature’s shadow manifests as a Shadow Flicker, a tiny spectral minion that lasts until the end of your next turn.
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Shadow Flicker: AC 12, HP 5, flies 30 ft., can use its reaction to impose disadvantage on one attack roll made by the Soul‑Hooked creature.
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On a Successful Save
The creature takes half the initial necrotic damage and suffers no further effects.
🪦 Revenant Synergy (Low‑Level Version)
Because Valerian is undead:
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When you gain temporary hit points from this spell, your eyes briefly glow with cold fire, and you gain advantage on Intimidation checks until the end of your next turn.
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🎭 Visual Casting Description
When Valerian casts Soul‑Hook:
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A single chain erupts from the ground like a skeletal whip.
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The target’s shadow ripples unnaturally, as if underwater.
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A tiny shard of that shadow peels off, fluttering like a torn scrap of darkness.
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Valerian’s gauntlet glows with pale violet runes as the chain pulses with stolen life.
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