Path of the Voidlands (by Baskerevil)

A myth within a legend

Old moon kingdom looming in the dark,
Crystal echo – was built for the arc.
Can it be you dwelling in the dark,
Loosing meaning - leaving just a mark.
Metal monster, does it have a heart,
Mindless creature, seeking the lost art.
Let them into kingdom from a spark,
Dying ruler, sleeping in the dark.

 

Dark treasures

Seeds planted into fertile soil tend to sprout and eventually bloom. Same rule applies not only to plants, but to everything which seeks growth. Anything which can grow can have value, can grow in value. That is a universal rule the universe had since the dawn of time – existence offers value.
There exist an old legend known mostly only to nomad tribes. This legends tells a story about pitch-black flowers who bloom only during tragedies. Though, to some this legend is not a tale of superstitious folks, but a goal in life, a destination to travel towards… The Void Flowers are very rare plants who found their way into material world from dark jungles at the edge of existence – the Voidlands. These flowers possess a strange power to consume existence and transform into it raw energy of pure darkness. In ancient times any tribe who would find one of these flowers typically used it a ceremonial consumption when the most powerful tribe warrior would consume the flower and become empowered by it. However, in more modern times these flowers are a very rare find and most people who set out to find them typically use them to create magical pigment. The void pigment holds tremendous potential for arcane arts. Moreover, if a mere flower could offer great power beyond what is available to most mortals, then what could its homeplane offer…
There is a realm that was doomed to be erased, yet, it managed to linger for far beyond what should have been its lifetime. A dark world of pain, despair, and endless hunger for existence. It is a lonely lost place filled with forgotten treasures, ancient knowledge and powers unlike any others. Any scholar or treasure hunter would love to delve into the depths of this place, but they must always be warned, because Voidlands is not a welcoming place. This world is dangerous and corrupting, and it seeks to influence the material plane, to spread its power through mortal realms, not only due to some nefarious reasons, but also because it anchors the dark real and stops it from slipping into the oblivion.

 

Rage against the dark

Some barbarians still have a lineage connecting them with their ancestors who consumed a void flower. Other, either by choice or by force, consumes the dark flower themselves. If they allow the darkness to take root within their heart, then as a reward they are granted bizarre dark powers. Darkness within them guides them towards destruction and spread of the darkness, however, these barbarians are not mere tools for the evil force.
Barbarians powered by the power of the Voidlands are avatars of the raw power of the dark realm, but they have their goals and their own will. This is because the power of the Voidlands do not seek to dominate, at least not the power fueling these barbarians, as Voidlands as a real does not have one will – it is a realm with many different creatures living within it, many different powers competing for influence and power, and barbarians of this path do not side with any one side or any one creature lurking within the dark.

 

Void Zone

Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, when you activate your Rage, then a 15x15 pool of darkness (centered on you) is created under your feet for 1 minute. This pool is a difficult terrain to all creatures who are hostile towards you. When you create this pool, then you can choose whether it is stationary or will it move along with you.

When a hostile creature enters or exists one of your pools of darkness, then they will take 1d6 psychic damage. This damage is increase to 2d6 at 10th level and to 3d6 at 20th level.

Moreover, while you are standing in one of your pools of darkness, as a bonus action you can submerge into it and instantly emerge in an unoccupied space within any of your pools of darkness.

Alluring Nightmare

At the 3rd level your presence become augmented with strange powers. You gain +3 bonus to your Arcana, Animal Handling, Deception and Persuasion checks.

Also, you gain Darkvision of 60 feet and you can also see through magical darkness.

Void Descend

Beginning at 6th level, your void empowerment becomes even more powerful. When you activate your Rage, you can choose one creature you can see within 60 feet of you and a 15x15 pool of darkness (centered around your target) will also spawn under your target for 1 minute. This pool is a difficult terrain to all creatures who are hostile towards you. When you create this pool, then you can choose whether it is stationary or will it move along with your target.

Void Domination

With at 10th level you gain ability to manifest and enslave a lesser creature. Choose one from: Intellect Devourer, Nothic, or Rutterkin. The chosen creature is conjured at your current location and it become your loyal companion. Activating your Rage will cause this companion to Rage as well, gaining basic benefits if your Rage.

In combat, this companion follows you in the initiative order. It is free to perform any action it sees fit. It follows your mental commands and prioritize your goals over its own safety. 

While this companion is standing in one of your pools of darkness, all attacks against it have disadvantage.

On a long rest, you can conjure a new companion replacing the previous one. You can also conjure it at your current location if it got lost or resurrect it if it have died.

Void Break

Starting at 14th level, your weapons become shrouded with void. Once per round, as an action you can strike one of your pools of darkness with a melee weapon and then make one attack roll against any number of creatures standing in your pool(s) of darkness. On hit, they will take damage as if you made a melee attack against them, but all damage done will be converted into psychic damage.