Catherine Monvoisin, “La Voisin”

“Secrets, Sorcery, and Scandal: Unveiling the Mysterious World of La Voisin!”

• Alias:, “La Voisin”
• Gender: Female
• Race: Human
• Occupation: Fortune teller, practitioner of the dark arts
• Religion: Unclear, possibly a blend of occult beliefs
• Allies: Various members of the French court, including Madame de Montespan
• Enemies: Enemies within the French court, agents of the law
• Abode/Base of operations: Paris, France
• Nationality: French
• Languages: French
• Alignment: Neutral Evil
• Affiliation(s): Involved in the Affair of the Poisons, associated with dark and occult practices
• Significant others: Unclear, as her personal life remains shrouded in mystery

La Voisin, a captivating and enigmatic figure, emerges from the shadows of 17th-century France as a woman of profound mystery and allure. Known to many as a renowned fortune teller and cunning practitioner of the dark arts, she weaves a web of intrigue and danger in the heart of the French court. Her life, shrouded in secrecy, unfolds like a tantalizing tale of forbidden desires and hidden motives.

A woman of great ambition, La Voisin harbors a deep-rooted fear of obscurity and poverty. Born into a world rife with uncertainty, she is driven by an insatiable hunger for power and wealth. This relentless pursuit leads her down a treacherous path, where she dabbles in the arcane and becomes a sought-after adviser to the elite. Her supernatural prowess and seductive charms draw those hungry for her forbidden knowledge, and she thrives in this world of secrets and shadows.

Yet, beneath her façade of mystique lies a woman who yearns for something more than earthly desires. La Voisin desires recognition, not just as a cunning sorceress, but as a force to be reckoned with in the annals of history. Her ultimate goal is to carve her name into the tapestry of time, leaving an indelible mark that will ensure her legacy lives on.

In a society where whispers of witchcraft and dark rituals hold sway, La Voisin navigates a perilous path, using her talents to shape destinies and manipulate the powerful. With each incantation and whispered prophecy, she inches closer to her elusive dreams, forever dancing on the precipice between notoriety and ruin.

Catherine Monvoisin, “La Voisin”

Medium humanoid (human), Neutral Evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 110 (13d8 + 52)

Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)

Skills Deception +9, Persuasion +9, Arcana +7

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Languages Common, Abyssal, Infernal

Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Spellcasting. La Voisin is a 10th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). She knows the following sorcerer spells:

• Cantrips (at-will): Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Mage Armor
• 1st level (4 slots): Mage Armor, Charm Person, Detect Magic, Identify
• 2nd level (3 slots): Crown of Madness, Mirror Image
• 3rd level (3 slots): Counterspell, Clairvoyance, Dispel Magic
• 4th level (3 slots): Charm Monster, Dimension Door
• 5th level (2 slots): Modify Memory

Tides of Chaos. La Voisin can manipulate fate using Tides of Chaos. She can gain advantage on one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw. Once she does so, she must finish a long rest before she can use this feature again.

Metamagic: Subtle Spell. When La Voisin casts a spell, she can spend 1 sorcery point to cast it without any somatic or verbal components.

Sorcerous Origin: Shadow Magic. La Voisin can cast Darkness (1 sorcery point) and Shadow Step (2 sorcery points) as bonus actions.

Dark Ritualist. La Voisin excels at conducting dark rituals and performing occult ceremonies. She can perform sinister rituals to summon dark spirits, brew potent poisons, and cast dark magic.

Innate Spellcasting. La Voisin can innately cast Detect Poison and Disease (at-will), Poison Spray (1/day), and Inflict Wounds (1/day). Her spellcasting ability for these spells is Charisma.

Actions

• Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
• Dark Ritual (3/Day). La Voisin can perform a dark ritual that summons shadows to fight for her. She casts Summon Shadows as if using a 3rd-level spell slot without needing to provide material components.
• Poison Spray (Recharge 5-6). La Voisin releases a spray of poisonous gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Counterspell. La Voisin can use her reaction to attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. She makes an ability check using her Charisma modifier (DC equals 10 + the spell’s level). If she succeeds, the creature’s spell fails and has no effect.

Lair Actions

La Voisin’s lair is a dimly lit chamber filled with esoteric symbols and occult objects. She can take one lair action per turn:

• Summon Shadows. La Voisin summons two shadow creatures to aid her. These shadows act on her initiative and follow her commands. They disappear when she is defeated or leaves the lair.
• Dark Aura. La Voisin shrouds the area in darkness. All non-magical light sources within 60 feet of her are extinguished, and the area becomes heavily obscured for 1 minute.
• Curse of Misfortune. La Voisin targets one creature within 60 feet. The target must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or suffer disadvantage on its next attack roll or saving throw.

Equipment

La Voisin carries a dagger and a black grimoire filled with sinister spells and rituals. She also possesses various herbs, vials of poison, and occult artifacts used in her dark practices.

Roleplaying La Voisin

La Voisin is a master of dark sorcery and forbidden rituals. She thrives in the shadows, manipulating fate and spreading fear and despair wherever she goes. She is cunning and persuasive, often luring unsuspecting victims into her web of deceit. La Voisin’s ultimate goal is to amass more power and knowledge of the occult, and she will stop at nothing to achieve it. She fears betrayal and exposure, which drives her to eliminate anyone who poses a threat to her secrets. In her lair, she conducts sinister ceremonies to bolster her dark powers and summon shadowy minions. Her presence is an ominous and foreboding force, a harbinger of doom for those who cross her path.

Currently in the World

La Voisin is a woman of middle age, with an enigmatic and unsettling aura that surrounds her. She dresses in a manner that befits her profession as a fortune teller and practitioner of the dark arts. Her attire is often a blend of deep, rich colors, favoring dark purples, velvety blacks, and deep reds that seem to absorb the light around her. She wears long, flowing dresses adorned with intricate patterns and mysterious symbols that hint at her occult practices.

Currently, La Voisin can be found in her dimly lit and candle-laden parlor in Paris. The room is filled with the pungent scent of incense, adding to the eerie ambiance. Various occult tools, such as tarot cards, crystal balls, and ancient scrolls, are scattered across a wooden table. The walls are adorned with strange symbols and sigils, and eerie, ethereal music plays softly in the background.

Her mood is one of calculated intrigue and confidence, as she delves into the secrets and desires of her clients, offering them glimpses into their fates through her divination skills. There’s a hint of darkness in her demeanor, a sense that she possesses knowledge that others dare not seek.