Vaelen, Shadowed Arcanist
Medium Humanoid, True Neutral
HP 85
AC 15
CR 5
Vaelen holds the key to a lost magical archive but demands a costly favor in return.
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- True Neutral
- Armor Description
- Enchanted leather armor
- Condition Immunities
- charmed
- Creature Type
- Humanoid
- Current Hp
- 85
- Damage Resistances
- necrotic
- Equipment
- enchanted leather armor, darkwood staff, hidden dagger
- Formatted Speed
- 30 ft.
- Formatted Saves
- Int +7, Wis +6
- Formatted Skills
- Arcana +7, Stealth +7, Perception +6
- Formatted Senses
- darkvision 60 ft. ft., passive Perception 16
- Hit Dice
- 10d8+40
- Languages
- Common, Draconic, Infernal
- Proficiency Bonus
- 3
- Xp
- 1800
Abilities
CHA
12
(+1)
CON
18
(+4)
DEX
16
(+3)
INT
17
(+3)
STR
10
(+0)
WIS
14
(+2)
Speed
- Walk
- 30
Senses
- Darkvision
- 60 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 16
Actions
Multiattack.
Vaelen makes two melee attacks with his darkwood staff.
Darkwood Staff.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.
Bonus Actions
Shadow Step.
Vaelen teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see within dim light or darkness.
Reactions
Arcane Deflection.
When hit by an attack or targeted by a harmful spell, Vaelen can add +3 to his AC or saving throw, potentially causing the attack or spell to miss. 3/day.
Skills
- Arcana +7
- Stealth +7
- Perception +6
Spellcasting
Spellcasting.
Vaelen is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). Vaelen has the following spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mage hand, minor illusion. 1st level (4 slots): magic missile, shield, detect magic. 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, misty step. 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball.
Saving Throws
- Int +7
- Wis +6
Special Abilities
Shadow Veil.
Once per short rest, Vaelen can become lightly obscured by magical shadows, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks for 1 minute.
Magic Resistance.
Vaelen has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Description
A slender figure cloaked in shifting shadows, with piercing gray eyes and faint arcane runes glowing on his dark leather armor.
Hook
Vaelen holds the key to a lost magical archive but demands a costly favor in return.
Motivation
To uncover forbidden arcane secrets and maintain equilibrium between shadow and light in the realm.
Personality
Calculating and reserved, Vaelen prefers subtle maneuvering over direct confrontation but is not above using raw magic when pressed.
GM Notes
- Uses shadow stealth and teleportation tactically to control battle flow.
- Prioritizes counterspelling key enemy casters.
- Dislikes unnecessary bloodshed but will fight fiercely to protect arcane secrets.