Lux Tenebris: Mazz Wyrmhearth

MAZZ WYRMHEARTH, L12 Hill Dwarf Paladin of Halab, God of Mercies

STR     18 (+4)

DEX    11 (+0)

CON   10 (+0)

INT     10 (+0)

WIS     10 (+0)

CHA   16 (+3)

HP       88

AC      18 (Chain Mail & Shield)

Traits:

Speed: 25 ft

Darkvision

Dwarven Resilience

Stonecunning

Dwarven Toughness

Languages: Common, Dwarven, Primordial, Undercommon

Proficiencies:+4

Armor: All armor, Shields

Weapons: Simple, Martial

Tools: Mason’s tools

Saves: Wisdom +4, Charisma +7

Skills: Insight +4, Medicine +4, Persuasion +7, Religion +4

Feats:

Shelter of the Faithful

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Divine Sense

Lay on Hands

Fighting Style: Protection

Divine Smite

Divine Health

Sacred Oath: Oath of Ancients

- Oath Spells

- Channel Divinity: Nature’s Wrath & Turn the Faithless

- Aura of Warding

Extra Attack

Aura of Protection

Aura of Courage

Improved Divine Smite

Spellcasting:

Number of Spells: 10

Spell DC: 16

Atk Mod: +8

L1(4): ensnaring strike, speak w/animals,cure wounds, divine favor, shield of faith, thunderous smite

L2(3): moonbeam, misty step, lesser restoration, magic weapon, protection from poison

L3(3): plant growth, protection from energy, blinding smite, remove curse, revivify

Equipment:

Warhammer. Melee; +8 to hit; deals 1d8 +4 bludgeoning; Versatile (1d10).

Dagger. Melee; +8 to hit; deals 1d4 +4 piercing; Finesse, Light, Thrown (20/60 ft).

Chain mail. Heavy armor. AC 16; Min STR 13; Disadvantage on Stealth

Shield. AC +2.

An explorer’s pack, a holy symbol, a prayer book, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, a belt pouch w/15g.

Mazz Wyrmhearth grew up in the dwarven community of Rhymestone, near the Greytooth Mountains. A scrawny, sickly child, Mazz had little in common with his boisterous family. So when he expressed an interest in becoming a temple accolyte, his parents supported the decision. They were less pleased when they realized the deity their boy was drawn to was Halab, the God of Mercies. Nevertheless, Mazz went off to Fallen Baramir, to serve in a temple of Halab with his parents’ support, if not exactly their blessings.

Kindhearted and patient, Mazz did well in the temple. He was well-liked by the priests, the other acolytes and the folk who came looking for aid. In his second year at the temple, Mazz was chosen to assist one of the priests on his rounds of the nearby villages.  Outside of Fallen Baramir, the pair were set upon by bandits. Without hesitation, Mazz threw himself in front of the priest and took a swordblow that should have killed him. Instead, the bandit’s sword shattered and Mazz found himself serving Halab as a paladin.

For a time, Mazz remained at the temple, but then felt compelled to travel. He stunned his family when he appeared in Rhymestone, and soon fell in with a party of adventurers that included Erielle Greenthorne and the youth who would one day become King Esten of Swordhold.

When Erielle and Esten married, Mazz felt compelled to settle near Swordhold. He was there when their son, Prince Berret, was born and the boy came to view Mazz as a beloved uncle.

When the Draconic Invasion began and the Legions laid siege to Swordhold, it was Mazz that Esten and Erielle entrusted with their son’s safety. Escorting Prince Berret along the treacherous Feywild Path to Moonhome.  He remained in Moonhome to safeguard the young prince and when Berret announced his intention to return to Swordhold, Mazz agreed to accompany him.

The journey back to Swordhold was long and during it Mazz saw Berret tempered by experience and loss. When they finally reached Swordhold, Mazz and Berret were both deeply saddened to learn of King Esten’s passing. 

Since then, Mazz has stood at King Berret’s side, offering wise council when asked and a strong shoulder to lean on when needed.  Recently, King Berret asked Mazz to return to Fallen Baramir as a royal ambassador, to strengthen trade and diplomatic relations with the city.  Mazz has accepted the duty with some trepidation.  He has sensed a darkening within the spirit of King Berret and would prefer to remain close to him, but he has given the King of Swordhold his oath and he will keep it to the best of his ability.

Nevertheless, Mazz worries that Berret may be starting down a treacherous path, seeking revenge for his father’s death.