Dreams are powerful. Dreams are the vessel in which your inner mind presents itself. The strangest part? Usually you can’t remember your dreams in the morning. Why is so much time focused on the events that happen without, while the events within are ignored?
This is the mindset of the Conclave of Dreams, a small community deep in the Fangwood. The mostly elven population have dedicated their lives to the analysis of dreams. They train their minds to remember the events of dreams, and to record them in as much detail as possible. They believe that Desna, goddess of dreams, speaks to them in their sleep, and it would be a disservice to her if they were to take this lightly.
Kudvatalas has shown great skill in the recollection and analysis of dreams. What’s more, his method of recording the dreams, paint on a canvas, always invokes more emotion than simple words on parchment. From a very young age, Kudvatalas was able to recall his dreams with a sharp clarity that allowed him to recreate an entire dream sequence as a still image.
Recently his dreams have had a recurring theme, a small, humble town sitting on the bank of a bubbling river. Over the past year the conclave has studied his paintings, and despite their isolated nature, have determined that he must be dreaming of Phaendar. Never one to question Desna’s word, the Conclave prepared Kudvatalas to leave for the town.
Personality:
Despite his relatively young age (85 years), Kudvatalas takes his responsibilities seriously, trusting Desna would never lead him astray. In the conclave he is known as an outgoing and passionate elf, but the elders have warned him of the uncontrolled chaos of the outside world, and urged him to be cautious around new people.
With a barely contained eagerness to see the world outside of the Fangwood, Kudvatalas is very mindful of his mission, and tries to maintain a stoic outward appearance. The only time his passion cannot be contained is when he records his dreams on a canvas. This is difficult, as he was prohibited from bringing his painting supplies on his journey. They were too encumbersome for a journey through the forest. Kudvatalas is searching for a more portable method to continue what he sees as his worship to Desna.
Appearance:
Kudvatalas has dark, tanned skin, and stands at 6’2” with a thin build. His head is sheared short on both sides, while the rest of his hair is in several small, tight braids (woven with ribbons of gold for the journey) which hang down to his shoulders.
He wears brown leathers adorned with a symbol of Desna embroidered across the chest. A scimitar and a small star knife rest on his hips, and a thin wooden shield hangs strapped from his back.
+3 Modifier, +5 Spell Attack, 13 Save DC
Daily prepared spells: 4
Cantrips:
Frostbite
Guidance
1st Level:
2 spell slots
Class Features:
Druidic
You know Druidic, the secret language of druids. You can speak the language and use it to leave hidden messages. You and others who know this language automatically spot such a message. Others spot the message’s presence with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check but can’t decipher it without magic.
Spellcasting
You can cast prepared druid spells using WIS as your spellcasting modifier (Spell DC 13, Spell Attack +5) and prepared druid spells as rituals if they have the ritual tag. You can use a druidic focus as a spellcasting focus.
Wildshape
As an action, can transform into a beast of CR 1/4 or lower (no swim or flight speed) that I have seen before. Lasts 1 hour, can do twice per short rest.
Balm of the Summer Court:
As a bonus action, can heal an ally 1d6 and give 1 temp hitpoint within 120 feet. 1 die per level, and can use up to half total pool per use. Recharges on Long Rest.
Racial Traits:
Darkvision:
You can see in darkness (shades of gray) up to 60 ft.
Keen Senses:
You have proficiency in the Perception Skill
Fey Ancestry:
You have advantage on saves against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Trance:
You don't need to sleep, but meditate semiconsciously for 4 hours a day. While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.
Elf Weapon Training:
You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.
Fleet of Foot:
Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.
Mask of the Wild
You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.
Background Feature:
Conclave Druid Discovery:
The quiet seclusion of your extended hermitage gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed some relic of the past that could rewrite history. It might be information that would be damaging to the people who or consigned you to exile, and hence the reason for your return to society.
