Sir Garlon, The Whispering Phantom, “The Invisible Knight”

“Unseen and Unforgiving: Sir Garlon, The Invisible Knight, Weaves a Web of Deception in the Shadows of Arthurian Legend!”

• Alias: The Whispering Phantom
• Gender: Male
• Race: Human, with an ancestral lineage shrouded in myth and secrecy.
• Occupation: Once a respected Knight of the Round Table, now a phantom of the shadows.
• Religion: Nominally Celtic Pantheon, but his clandestine nature hints at another deeper, personal spirituality or pact.
• Allies: Former allies include those who admired his skills, though trust has waned due to the uncertainty surrounding his actions.
• Enemies: Those who have fallen victim to his invisible manipulations, and those suspicious of the unpredictable knight.
• Abode/Base of Operations: Dwells in the clandestine corners of Camelot, with no fixed residence, moving seamlessly between the courts and the shadows.
• Nationality: English
• Languages: Conversant in the refined language of the court and the hushed whispers of secrecy.
• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
• Affiliation(s): Tenuously associated with the Knights of the Round Table, though his elusive nature raises questions about his true loyalties.
• Significant Others: An enigmatic figure, Sir Garlon’s romantic entanglements, if any, remain obscured by the veils of his mysterious existence.

Sir Garlon, known as “The Invisible Knight,” navigates the Arthurian realm with an elusive grace that befits his mysterious reputation. Gifted with the power of invisibility, Garlon, despite his formidable abilities, grapples with the shadows that cloak his existence. Fearsome and enigmatic, he treads the line between deceit and destiny, driven by an inscrutable purpose that hints at both personal ambitions and a complex relationship with the knights of the Round Table.

Garlon’s actions, often shrouded in the unseen, carry a weight of secrecy and consequence. Unbound by the constraints of visibility, he maneuvers through the intricacies of Camelot, leaving an indelible mark on the courtly tapestry. His motives remain veiled, obscured by the very power that sets him apart. In the shadows, Sir Garlon weaves a narrative that intertwines loyalty and betrayal, leaving those around him to question the true nature of his intentions.

While Garlon’s invisibility shields him from physical harm, it becomes a metaphorical cloak that veils his vulnerabilities. The fear of exposure, of being laid bare in the courtly gaze, haunts his every move. Yet, it is this very fear that propels him forward, driving a clandestine agenda that dances on the edges of Arthurian virtue.

In the heart of Camelot’s court, Sir Garlon’s presence evokes a sense of both awe and unease. His actions, a delicate balance of deception and duty, challenge the very ideals that the Round Table upholds. What he seeks to achieve remains an enigma, a puzzle with pieces scattered across the realm, inviting speculation and suspicion.

As the Invisible Knight, Sir Garlon exists at the nexus of shadow and honor, a paradoxical figure whose every step leaves echoes in the corridors of Camelot. The whispers of his deeds, veiled in the unseen, create ripples in the legendary tales of King Arthur, leaving an enduring mark on the legacy of the Round Table.

Sir Garlon, The Whispering Phantom

Medium humanoid (human), Chaotic Neutral

Armor Class 18 (studded leather) Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68) Speed 30 ft.

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

Saving Throws DEX +9, WIS +7 Skills Stealth +9, Deception +8, Perception +7 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Old English

Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Background Feature: Courtly Secrets Sir Garlon has advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks in courtly situations.

Evasion If Sir Garlon is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.

Uncanny Dodge When an attacker that Sir Garlon can see hits him with an attack, he can use his reaction to halve the attack’s damage against him.

Actions

Multiattack. Sir Garlon makes two attacks: one with his longsword and one with his shortsword.

• Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage.
• Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage.
• Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d12 + 5) piercing damage. If Sir Garlon moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target right before hitting it with a lance attack, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage.
• Invisibility (Recharge 5-6). He magically turns invisible until his concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell) or until he attacks, makes a damage roll, or uses a reaction. While invisible, he leaves no physical traces of his passage.
• Whispering Blade (Recharge 6). He whispers an arcane phrase, infusing his blade with ethereal energy. On his next successful attack, the target must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Reactions

Ephemeral Evasion. When Sir Garlon is targeted by an attack, he can use his reaction to attempt to dodge out of the way. He gains a +5 bonus to AC against the triggering attack.

Vanishing Trick. When hit by an attack that he can see, Sir Garlon can use his reaction to magically turn invisible until the end of his next turn.

Legendary Actions

Sir Garlon 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. Sir Garlon regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

• Silent Shadows. He moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Whispered Deception. He makes a Deception check.
• Ethereal Maneuver. He moves through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain until the end of his turn.

Equipment

• Studded Leather Armor
• Longsword
• Shortsword
• Lance
• Cloak of Invisibility
• Potion of Invisibility
• Ethereal Dagger (Magic Item): A dagger that can become ethereal, allowing Sir Garlon to bypass certain defenses.
• Warhorse with Barding
• Knight’s Lance

Magic Items

• Veil of the Whispering Phantom (Wondrous Item): This veil grants advantage on Stealth checks and Charisma (Deception) checks.

Traits

Intricate Dance of Shadows. Sir Garlon adds his proficiency bonus to Stealth checks.

Unseen Presence. Sir Garlon has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Whispering Echoes. Sir Garlon’s whispered words carry an otherworldly resonance, making them audible only to those he intends.

Role-playing Notes Sir Garlon, The Whispering Phantom, now with his trusty warhorse and knight’s lance, epitomizes the elusive prowess of a knight skilled in both courtly intrigue and martial combat. The Whispering Blade and the Lance add a distinctive touch to his combat style, mirroring the duality of his character. Whether silently maneuvering through courtly corridors or charging into battle, Sir Garlon remains a cryptic figure, leaving only echoes of his presence in the annals of Arthurian legend.

Currently in the World

In the dim-lit corridors of Camelot, Sir Garlon, The Whispering Phantom, materializes as a figure draped in ebon hues, his presence an elusive dance within the shadows. Clad in a cloak of midnight blue, the fabric seems to meld with the obscurity around him, rendering his form barely discernible. The glint of a polished breastplate hints at his knightly origins, though it bears no emblem, reflecting his detached stance from the traditional symbols of the Round Table.

As he silently glides through the castle’s labyrinthine passages, the only perceivable movement is the subtle ripple of his cloak, the essence of stealth incarnate. His gauntleted hands, barely visible, clasp the hilt of a sheathed sword—a symbol of the duality in his character, both knightly and mysterious.

The ambiance around Sir Garlon is hushed, as if the air itself holds its breath in deference to the enigma that traverses its currents. Torchlight flickers, casting shifting shadows that cloak his every step. The muted echoes of his footfall reverberate through the stone walls, leaving an ephemeral trail in the otherwise silent corridors.

Garlon’s countenance, hidden beneath the shadowy cowl of his hood, remains inscrutable. His eyes, pools of impenetrable darkness, betray no emotion. His mood, a well-guarded secret, seems to mirror the uncertainty of his surroundings, an ever-present mist of ambiguity that cloaks his intentions.

In this moment, Sir Garlon, The Whispering Phantom, moves through Camelot as an apparition of intrigue, a specter whose actions are woven into the very fabric of the court’s whispers and the unseen tapestry of Arthurian legend.