Ocean's Bond
Circle of the Deep Sea
The darkest depths of the Ocean are home to untold
mysteries and wonders. These most inhospitable and
dangerous depths still require caretakers and guardians. The
Circle of the Deep Sea Druids are the stewards and
protectors of the unknown. A fearsome group trained and
residing far out to sea, among the deadliest creatures and
storms the world has to offer.
It is not often one of these mystics walks on the land, but
when forced to for the protection of the seas they bring with
them spirits representing the deep ocean. When in danger
the Druids of this Circle will pull the moisture from their
surroundings to augment themselves, and their spells.
(Circle of the Deep Sea) Features/Spells
Class Level Feature
2nd Spirit of the Ocean, Ocean's Protection
6th Ocean's Bond
10th Ocean's Restoration
14th Ocean's Vengeance
Spirit of the Ocean
At 2nd level the Druid forms a bond with a Spirit of the
Ocean. The Spirit takes the form of any sea creature of the
Druid’s choice, and once manifested will always appear in
this form. The spirit is medium sized, and has hp equal to 5 x
Wis modifier. The spirit has an AC equal to 10+Wis+Prof.
The spirit is incorporeal, and unable to interact with the
physical world. The druid may communicate mentally with
the spirit from a distance of up to 50 x Wis feet away. On the
initial manifestation the Druid selects the Ability Score they
wish the Spirit to represent, and while manifested the Druid
receives advantage on ability saving throws for that score. If
slain the spirit takes 1 day to reform, and may be called back
to the druid’s side any time outside of combat. The spirit lasts
indefinitely.
Ocean's Protection
At 2nd level the Druid may once per long rest activate
Ocean’s Protection as a bonus action. The ability requires the
druid to maintain concentration following the same rules as
with a spell with the same property. The druid may spend a
bonus action each turn to continue channeling the ability, or
end the channel as a bonus action. While active the Druid
rejuvenates themselves with ambient moisture in the
environment, going so far as to pull from other living things.
The Druid may channel this ability for a number of turns
equal to their Wis Modifier. When activated all moisture
within a 5 foot radius is drawn to the Druid. Plants in the
area wither, and creatures other than constructs or the
undead suffer disadvantage to dexterity saves due to
dehydration. The druid gains temporary HP equal to Wis
Modifier plus level. If the temporary HP is depleted it will
return to the full value at the start of the Druid's turn. While
the temporary HP are active the Druid has resistance to
bludgeoning, slashing, and fire damage. The temporary HP
dissipates when the ability ends. Each turn the ability is
active the radius of dehydration extends by 5 feet.
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At 6th level the Druid may cast their spells through their Guild
Spirit of the Ocean, using it as a focus, and origin point.
Spells may be cast this way as long as the Spirit is within 5 x
Wis feet of the Druid. Spells cast through the Spirit originate
from the Spirit’s location as opposed to the the Druid’s. If a
spell with an elemental damage type is cast through the
Spirit the elemental damage type may be changed to Cold.
Ocean's Restoration
At 10th Level while channeling Ocean’s Protection the Druid
is now able to replenish their mystical energy. When the
ability is released for each turn the ability was channeled, the
Druid is able to replenish a number of spell slots where the
total level equals the number of turns the ability was
channeled. (Ex. After Channeling for 4 turns the Druid
chooses to restore 2 level 1 Spell slots and 1 level 2 spell slot)
Spell levels the Druid does not have access to may not be
replenished.
Ocean's Vengeance
At 14th level once per long rest the Druid gains the ability to
rapidly draw the moisture directly from another living being.
As a full action the Druid may use this ability on a creature
within 30 feet, and the ability may be maintained for a
number of rounds equal to Wis Modifier. Using the ability is a
full action. Maintaining the ability is a full action each turn it
is maintained. This ability does not affect constructs, or the
undead. On initial activation the target must make a Con Save
vs the Druid’s Spell DC. If failed the target takes 2d8 necrotic
damage. The target may make a Con save at the start of each
of its turns to end the effect. Each turn the target does not
save leads to an increase in effect as it becomes increasingly
dehydrated:
Turn 2-4d8 necrotic damage on save failure, and Speed -10
Turn 3- 6d8 necrotic damage on save failure, Speed -20, and
AC-1
Turn 4- 8d8 necrotic damage on save failure, Speed -30, AC-2,
and disadvantage on saving throws
Turn 5- Con Saving throw on initial save failure. Failure of
this second throw will kill the affected creature
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