Buy me a coffeePygmalion, Master Sculptor and Galatea, the Living Statue
“Meet Pygmalion, the master sculptor whose love brought stone to life – but beware, his creations hold secrets darker than marble!”
- Alias: Pygmalion
- Gender: Male
- Race: Human
- Occupation: Master Sculptor
- Religion: Hellenic Pantheon, Devout follower of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty
- Allies: Fellow artists, wealthy patrons who commission his work
- Enemies: Jealous rivals, critics who disparage his talent
- Abode/Base of operations: Cyprus, His workshop, a spacious studio filled with marble sculptures and tools of the trade
- Nationality: Greek
- Languages: Fluent in Greek, with some knowledge of other classical languages for studying ancient texts on art and sculpture
- Alignment: Lawful Neutral
- Affiliation(s): Associated with prestigious artistic circles and guilds
- Significant others: Galatea, his most famous creation and the object of his deepest affection
Pygmalion is a master sculptor renowned for his unparalleled skill and devotion to his craft. His workshop is a sanctuary of creativity, where every chisel stroke and delicate touch brings his visions to life.
Background: Born into humble beginnings, Pygmalion discovered his passion for sculpting at a young age. He spent years honing his craft, studying under the guidance of renowned masters and perfecting his technique. His work soon garnered attention for its exquisite detail and lifelike quality, earning him both fame and fortune.
Description: Pygmalion is a tall, slender figure with piercing eyes that seem to penetrate the very soul of his subjects. His hands are calloused from years of wielding hammer and chisel, yet there is a grace and precision to his movements that belies his strength. He carries himself with an air of quiet confidence, his every action imbued with a sense of purpose and determination.
Fears: Despite his skill and success, Pygmalion harbors a deep-seated fear of rejection and failure. He pours his heart and soul into each sculpture, fearing that his creations will never live up to the perfection he envisions in his mind. Beneath his stoic exterior lies a well of insecurities and doubts, driving him to push himself to ever greater heights of achievement.
Motivations: Driven by his desire for perfection, Pygmalion devotes himself tirelessly to his work, constantly striving to surpass his own limitations and create something truly extraordinary. He seeks to capture the essence of beauty and emotion in his sculptures, to evoke a sense of wonder and awe in those who behold them. Ultimately, he longs to leave behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come, a testament to his talent and passion for the art of sculpting.
Pygmalion, Master Sculptor 5e
Galatea, the Living Statue 5e
Pygmalion, Master Sculptor
Medium Humanoid, Neutral Good
Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 150 (20d8 + 60)
Speed: 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 18 (+4) | 14 (+2) | 20 (+5) |
Saving Throws: DEX +6, INT +9, WIS +6
Skills: Arcana +9, History +9, Perception +6, Performance +10
Damage Resistances: Psychic
Senses: Passive Perception 16
Languages: Common, Greek
Challenge: 12 (8,400 XP)
TRAITS:
- Artistic Genius: Pygmalion’s sculpting skill is unmatched. He can create lifelike statues and constructs with astonishing detail and craftsmanship.
- Inspiring Presence: Pygmalion’s presence inspires those around him. Allies within 30 feet of him gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
- Sculptor’s Eye: Pygmalion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to notice details in art and sculpture.
ACTIONS:
- Multiattack: Pygmalion makes two attacks with his sculpting tools or two ranged attacks with his sculpting chisels.
- Sculpting Tools: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
- Sculpting Chisels (Ranged): Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
- Animate Sculpture (3/Day): Pygmalion animates a sculpture or construct within 60 feet of him. The animated creature acts on Pygmalion’s initiative and follows his verbal commands. It remains animated for 1 hour or until it drops to 0 hit points.
REACTIONS:
- Masterful Dodge: When Pygmalion is targeted by an attack, he can use his reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS:
Pygmalion can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Pygmalion regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
- Sculptor’s Precision: Pygmalion makes one Sculpting Tools attack or one Sculpting Chisels attack.
- Animate Sculpture (Costs 2 Actions): Pygmalion animates a sculpture or construct within 60 feet of him, as per his Animate Sculpture action.
Equipment: Pygmalion carries a set of finely crafted sculpting tools, including chisels, mallets, and carving knives, as well as a sturdy apron and leather gloves to protect himself while working.
Magic Items: Pygmalion possesses a magical chisel known as the “Chisel of Creation,” which grants him advantage on ability checks made to sculpt or craft objects.
Description: Pygmalion is a tall, lean man with piercing eyes and a focused expression. He carries himself with an air of quiet confidence, his every movement deliberate and precise. His hands are calloused from years of sculpting, but there is a grace and fluidity to his motions that speaks to his skill and mastery of his craft.
Backstory: Pygmalion is a legendary sculptor whose works have captivated the hearts and minds of all who behold them. Born into humble beginnings, he discovered his talent for sculpting at a young age and devoted himself wholeheartedly to his art. Over the years, he has created countless masterpieces, each one more breathtaking than the last. But Pygmalion’s greatest creation is yet to come – a lifelike statue imbued with the essence of his love and devotion, destined to become a legend in its own right.
Galatea, the Living Statue
Medium Construct, Neutral Good
Armor Class: 18 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed: 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 12 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 20 (+5) |
Saving Throws: Dex +5, Con +7, Wis +6
Skills: Perception +6, Performance +9
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 16
Languages: Common
Challenge: 10 (5,900 XP)
TRAITS:
- Immutable Form: Galatea is immune to any spell or effect that would alter her form.
- Magic Resistance: Galatea has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.
- Unearthly Beauty: Creatures that start their turn within 30 feet of Galatea must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by her for 1 minute or until they take damage. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. While charmed, a creature idolizes Galatea, treating her words and actions as unquestionable.
ACTIONS:
- Multiattack: Galatea makes two attacks with her marble fists.
- Marble Fist: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
- Sculptor’s Gaze (Recharge 5-6): Galatea targets one creature she can see within 60 feet of her. The creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be restrained as if magically paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
REACTIONS:
- Parry: Galatea adds 4 to her AC against one melee attack that would hit her. To do so, Galatea must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS:
Galatea can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Galatea regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
- Sculptor’s Grasp: Galatea makes one Marble Fist attack.
- Majestic Performance (Costs 2 Actions): Galatea begins a captivating performance, captivating creatures within 30 feet of her. Each creature of her choice within range that can see or hear her must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become charmed by her for 1 minute or until they take damage. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Equipment: Galatea carries no equipment but wears a delicate diadem of enchanted flowers, representing her connection to nature and beauty.
Magic Items: None.
Description: Galatea is a stunning statue brought to life, her form carved from the finest marble and adorned with delicate features that evoke an otherworldly beauty. Her eyes sparkle with an inner light, and her movements are graceful and fluid, as if she were gliding on air. Despite her statuesque appearance, there is an undeniable warmth and vitality to her presence, drawing all who behold her under her enchanting spell.
Backstory: Galatea was once an inanimate statue created by the skilled hands of Pygmalion, the master sculptor. Moved by his love and devotion, Aphrodite breathed life into the marble, granting Galatea the gift of sentience. Now, she roams the world, spreading love and beauty wherever she goes, her presence a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who cross her path.
Currently in the World
In the ancient city of Cyprus, there lived a talented sculptor named Pygmalion. He was a master of his craft, spending countless hours in his workshop, chiseling away at blocks of marble to create exquisite works of art.
Despite his skill, Pygmalion was a solitary man, consumed by his passion for sculpting. He had little interest in the company of others, preferring the company of his creations to that of mortal women.
One day, Pygmalion decided to sculpt his ideal woman out of ivory. He poured all of his love and longing into his creation, sculpting her with such skill and precision that she seemed almost lifelike.
As Pygmalion worked, he found himself falling deeply in love with the statue. He adorned her with jewels and garments fit for a goddess, and in his mind, she became his perfect companion.
But try as he might, Pygmalion could not bring his creation to life. Desperate for a miracle, he prayed to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, begging her to grant his wish.
Aphrodite, moved by Pygmalion’s devotion, heard his plea. She imbued the statue with life, and in an instant, the ivory woman opened her eyes and stepped down from her pedestal.
Pygmalion was overjoyed to see his creation come to life before his very eyes. He named her Galatea, and they fell deeply in love, living happily ever after in the city of Cyprus.
Their love story became the stuff of legend, a testament to the power of love to transcend even the boundaries between the living and the inanimate. And to this day, Pygmalion and Galatea are remembered as one of the greatest love stories of all time.
In Myth
In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was a skilled sculptor from the island of Cyprus. Dissatisfied with the flaws he saw in mortal women, he decided to carve his ideal woman out of ivory. The statue he created was so lifelike and beautiful that Pygmalion fell deeply in love with it.
Pygmalion prayed to the goddess Aphrodite, asking her to bring his creation to life. Moved by his love and devotion, Aphrodite granted his wish, and the statue came to life as Galatea. Pygmalion and Galatea were united in love, and their union produced a son named Paphos, after the city where they lived.
Their story became a popular theme in art and literature, symbolizing the power of love to transform and transcend the boundaries between the natural and the supernatural. Pygmalion and Galatea’s tale serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring power of love and the human desire for perfection and beauty.