Occult Noble (5e Background)
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Occult Noble[edit]
Occult nobles, such as yourself are known for small pacts that they make to gain limited power but are known for their harsher sacrifices they have to give, usually when a powerful demon makes a pact with these nobles, the demon gives them the pact details as the demon has become so accustomed to it. Nobles like these are also frowned upon for their demonic deals they have made more notably, near holy cities that are presumably blessed by some God, occult nobles in ways tend to be warlocks for additional power. Carrying a noble title such as you families title comes with task that are very similar to normal nobes like taxes, land, and sometimes political power but usual families like yours don't have much sway because of their pact they are known to make.
For questions to help you make an occult noble: How well known is your noble family? What demon did you make a pact with? Why did you agree to do the pact? Peer pressure? Desire for power? Wanted to be stronger?
Skill Proficiencies: choose two out of four: Persuasion, Arcana, Intimidation, or Perception
Tool Proficiencies: Gaming Set (Tarot Cards)
Languages: one language of your choice and Infernal
Equipment: A set of fine clothes that display your noble heritage, a signet ring bearing the crest of House Valtieri, a book of your demon's lore, a disabled symbol of the demon you made a pact with that was born of magic and made from the demon that is there to remind you of the deal you made, a pouch containing 25 gold pieces.
Feature: Infernal Pact[edit]
You have forged a pact with a powerful demon, granting you access to dark powers. As part of this pact, you have a +1 in charisma, you can sense the presence of demonic or infernal entities within 60 feet of you and you become resistant to fire damage. Additionally, once per long rest, you can call upon your patron to gain advantage on a Persuasion or Intimidation check. As a result of making a deal you have to make a sacrifice, choosing to reverse the effects after each usage. If you use any part of the "infernal pact" (besides fire resistance) you become vulnerable to fire damage and gain a -2 in charisma for one minute
| d8 | Personality Trait |
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| 1 | I carry myself with an air of dignity and authority, always mindful of my noble upbringing. |
| 2 | I am calm and composed, rarely showing my true emotions to others. |
| 3 | I am superstitious as many people want me dead because of my pact, many. |
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| d6 | Ideal |
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| 1 | Power: I seek to amass power, both arcane and political, to ensure that my family’s legacy endures. (<(Lawful)>) |
| 2 | Fate: I believe that destiny guides my actions, and I follow the path the cards reveal.(<(Neutral)>) |
| 3 | Destruction: I am bequest with great power and I will bring hell upon this world with it! (<(Chaotic)>) |
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| d6 | Bond |
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| 1 | My pact with my demon is both a source of power and a curse; I will use it to achieve greatness, but I must be wary of its influence. |
| 2 | My pact is a blessing and I must reserve it. |
| 3 | This pact is spiteful, a curse, a dagger that digs deep into the back, it is more of a weakness than a strength! |
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| d6 | Flaw |
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| 1 | I am often haunted by the choices I’ve made, and I struggle with the consequences of my pact. |
| 2 | This pact is the reason I am here, I must maintain this pact. |
| 3 | My family is looking upon me, I must not fail their expectations! |
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