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Naciens the Eternal Wanderer

By Adolf Pirsch - https://digital.belvedere.at/objects/5940/lesender-eremit, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80534989, Naciens
By Adolf Pirsch – https://digital.belvedere.at/objects/5940/lesender-eremit, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80534989

Naciens is a mysterious and powerful figure, known for his mastery of magic and his role as a guide and mentor to those who seek knowledge.

  • Alias – Naciens the Eternal Wanderer
  • Gender – Male
  • Race – Human
  • Occupation – Penitent, Seeker of redemption, occasional guide
  • Religion – Naciens has no specific deity he follows but is deeply spiritual
  • Allies – Naciens has no permanent allies but has formed temporary alliances with those he deems worthy.
  • Enemies – Naciens does not hold grudges or have permanent enemies, but he will not tolerate those who seek to harm innocent creatures.
  • Abode/ Base of operations – He wanders aimlessly, with no fixed abode or base of operations.
  • Nationality – His nationality is unknown, as he has been alive for over six-hundred years and has traveled extensively.
  • Languages – Naciens speaks many languages fluently, including English, Elvish, Dwarvish, and Celestial.
  • Alignment – Neutral Good.
  • Affiliation (s) – Naciens does not belong to any specific organization or group.
  • Significant others – Naciens has no significant others, as his penitent state makes it difficult for him to form close relationships.

Naciens is a mysterious figure, shrouded in secrecy and steeped in the arcane arts. He appears to be an ageless, bearded man with piercing blue eyes and an air of wisdom that belies his enigmatic past. Standing at a little over six feet tall, he has a lithe, wiry build and moves with an almost supernatural grace.

For the last six hundred years, Naciens has been on a quest to atone for an unknown offense. He has taken on the mantle of a wandering mage, seeking out adventurers who are worthy of his aid. Although he has a vast knowledge of magic and can cast spells with ease, Naciens never uses his powers to cause harm. He is a firm believer in the sanctity of life and abhors violence of any kind.

His ultimate goal is to complete his penance and finally be freed from the curse that has kept him alive for centuries. He believes that by helping others, he can earn the redemption he so desperately seeks. Despite his otherworldly abilities and the powerful magic at his disposal, Naciens is not invincible. If he is forced to defend himself, he will use his spells to protect himself, but he will never deal the killing blow.

Naciens is a tall and slender humanoid with pale, almost translucent skin. He has piercing blue eyes that seem to glow with an otherworldly light, and long white hair that falls in loose waves around his shoulders. He dresses in simple robes of white and silver, adorned with intricate sigils and symbols of his faith. He moves with a graceful fluidity, and his presence exudes an aura of calm and wisdom.

There is an air of melancholy around Naciens, as if he carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. His past misdeeds have left him with a sense of guilt that he can never shake off, but he continues to move forward, ever seeking a way to make amends. Adventurers who cross paths with Naciens are often left with a sense of awe and wonder at the power he wields, but also a deep sense of respect for the unwavering compassion that drives him.

Naciens, the Eternal Penitent

Naciens, the Eternal Penitent
Midjourney

Medium humanoid (human), neutral good

Armor Class: 17 (mage armor) Hit Points: 157 (23d8 + 46) Speed: 30 ft.

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Saving Throws: Int +11, Wis +12, Cha +8

Skills: Arcana +11, History +11, Insight +12, Medicine +12, Persuasion +8

Senses: passive Perception 16

Languages: all

Challenge Rating: 15 (13,000 XP)

Special Traits:

  • Eternal Penance. Naciens has been cursed for an offense he will not reveal, and cannot die until he has completely atoned for his misdeed. He is immune to aging, disease, and poison, and can only be killed by the fulfillment of his penance.
  • Legendary Resistance (3/day). If Naciens fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
  • Spellcasting. Naciens is a 23rd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following spells prepared:
    • Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost, resistance
    • 1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
    • 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, invisibility, knock, mirror image
    • 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, fireball, lightning bolt, counterspell
    • 4th level (3 slots): banishment, dimension door, greater invisibility, wall of fire
    • 5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, dominate person, hold monster, wall of force
    • 6th level (2 slots): chain lightning, globe of invulnerability, mass suggestion
    • 7th level (2 slots): delayed blast fireball, finger of death, prismatic spray
    • 8th level (1 slot): mind blank, power word stun
    • 9th level (1 slot): power word kill, time stop

Actions:

  • Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.
  • Spells. Naciens can cast a spell as an action, bonus action, or reaction, as appropriate. See his spellcasting trait for details.

Reactions:

  • Counter Spell. Naciens can use his reaction to attempt to counter a spell cast within 60 feet of him. He makes an ability check using his spellcasting ability. If the check succeeds and the spell is of 8th level or lower, it fails and has no effect.

Legendary Actions:

Naciens 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. Naciens regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

  • Spell. He casts a spell from his list of prepared spells.
  • Teleport. He magically teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
  • Ward. He casts the warding spell, granting himself resistance to all damage until the end of his next turn.

Equipment:

Naciens carries only the essentials: a simple robe and a quarterstaff. His quarterstaff is made of a rare wood, which is both sturdy and lightweight, allowing him to use it with ease.

Magic Items:

Ring of Spell Turning. Naciens wears a ring that grants him the ability to cast a spell back at its caster if he successfully makes a saving throw against it.

Lair Actions:

Naciens does not have a lair as he is constantly on the move, seeking out opportunities to atone for his misdeed.

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