Base Class: Cleric
The Great Serpent Mother - Embrace the Water, Command the Tentacles
The Great Serpent Mother domain embodies the divine connection to the ancient spirits of water and the enigmatic power of spectral tentacles. Clerics who embrace this domain are drawn to water-themed locations or deities, where they channel the energies of the sea and its mysterious inhabitants. With the unique ability to summon spectral tentacles, these devoted servants manifest the presence of the Great Serpent Mother, an ancient and divine entity.
As a cleric of this domain, you command the water with ease and summon spectral tentacles to strike down your foes. You wield the "Test of Spirit" Channel Divinity to taunt your enemies, forcing them to focus their attention solely on you, while you mark them for the Great Serpent Mother's divine wrath. As your power grows, the marked prey feels the increased fury of your tentacles, as they lash out with heightened strength.
Embodying the wrath and protection of the Great Serpent Mother, you restrain your foes with the "Black Tentacles" spell, striking them with your tentacles and leaving them vulnerable to your divine will. As you reach the pinnacle of your power, your mastery over the tentacles becomes unparalleled. You command them with a thought, and their strikes become devastating, delivering the divine wrath of the Great Serpent Mother herself.
Guided by the Great Serpent Mother's will, you serve as a guardian of nature and enforcer of divine justice. Your unique powers and affinity with water make you a formidable force on the battlefield, and your connection to the spectral tentacles grants you a presence that demands respect and fear. Those who oppose you feel the sting of your divine retribution, as the Great Serpent Mother's embrace empowers you to fulfill your sacred mission.
Tentacle Mastery
At 1st level, you tap into the divine power of "The Great Serpent" domain, gaining the extraordinary ability to summon spectral tentacles in a 20-foot square centered on yourself, creating an aura of ethereal appendages. As a bonus action, you conjure these otherworldly tentacles within the area, and they persist for 1 minute or until you choose to dismiss them.
To fully harness the Tentacle Mastery, you must be wielding the sacred artifact, the "Eye of God." The connection between the Eye and your divine power enhances the potency of the tentacles.
Your bond with the spectral tentacles deepens with your spiritual attunement. You can summon these tentacles a number of times equal to your Wisdom Modifier before the power of the Great Serpent wanes.
With the tentacles active, you can command them to attack alongside you. As a bonus action, you channel your divine will through the Eye of God, allowing the tentacles to slam the target of your attack. The target must make a Reflex saving throw against a DC of 8 + your Cleric level + your Wisdom modifier. On a failed save, the target suffers 1d4 Bludgeoning damage from the tentacle strike. As your divine prowess grows, the damage increases to 1d6 at 3rd level, 1d8 at 7th level, and 1d10 at 9th level.
With this formidable display of Tentacle Mastery, you assert your divine presence on the battlefield, enacting the will of the Great Serpent and unleashing its wrath upon those who dare to oppose you. Your spectral tentacles become a force to be feared, delivering the divine judgment of the Great Serpent upon your foes, proving your unwavering devotion to "The Great Serpent" domain.
Test of Spirit (Channel Divinity)
As an action, you select one creature you can see within 60 feet of you. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against a DC of 8 + your Cleric level + your Wisdom modifier. If the creature fails the save, it becomes taunted by your presence for 1 minute, becoming wholly focused on you and unable to willingly attack creatures other than you. The taunted creature also gains disadvantage on attack rolls against any other target while the effect lasts.
In addition to being taunted, the target is marked for the duration of the effect. This divine mark signifies the watchful gaze of the Great Serpent, making the target vulnerable to your spectral tentacles' wrath.
With the Test of Spirit, you assert your authority as the chosen champion of "The Great Serpent" domain, forcing your enemies to acknowledge your divine might and face the full force of the Great Serpent Mother's judgment. Your presence becomes an unyielding beacon, drawing your foes' attention, and allowing you to protect your allies while delivering the divine wrath of the Great Serpent upon those who dare to challenge you.
Leap of Faith
With "Leap of Faith," you can leap to any target creature within the range of your active movement. As you soar through the air, the energy of your leap creates a number of tentacles equal to the enemies that would be within the aura of your "Tentacle Mastery." These ethereal appendages materialize around you, ready to heed your divine command.
While your "Tentacle Mastery" ability remains active, your connection with the Great Serpent's power is further enhanced. You gain advantage on all spell attack rolls, a testament to the Elder God's favor and your divine prowess as its chosen champion. This advantage allows your spells to strike true, overwhelming your enemies with the divine force of your attacks.
Furthermore, you possess the ability to wield the tentacles in perfect harmony. Once per turn, you can use your action to command each of the tentacles to unleash a melee spell attack against a creature within their reach. With unparalleled coordination, you deliver a multi-faceted assault, each tentacle carrying the weight of the Great Serpent Mother's wrath.
With the "Leap of Faith," you transcend the bounds of mere mortals, becoming a celestial instrument of divine retribution. Your command over the tentacles and your connection to the Elder God reach an unmatched pinnacle, making you a fearsome and awe-inspiring presence on the battlefield. As the chosen Prophet of the Great Serpent Mother, you stand as a living testament to the divine power that flows through you, embodying the ultimate embodiment of the Elder God's wrath and protection.
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