Hexbloods
Fey, whose life has been changed by ancient magic or witch pacts; people defined as much by their choices as by their origins.
Transformation, not citizenship
A Hexblood’s Fey touch does not automatically make them a member of a free court or a citizen of Rootbeyond. The transformation may concern a witch, a First Fey, a living grove, or a personal oath. The character’s real question is not “which court am I from?” but to whom the surviving word of their transformation remains binding.
Canonical record
Hexbloods are individuals transformed by witches, Fey, or living forest pacts. May be protected by the Pale Circle in the Crown of Thorns; Ordan is also considered an unregistered magic carrier.
A Hexblood does not lose his ancient culture. Whether family ties will continue after the transformation depends on the law of the society. Some start their own small covenant families.
Hexblood Covenant Bearer
Medium Fey-humanoid, any disposition
Defense 14
Hit Points 49 (9d8 + 9)
Speed 9 m.
Saves Know +5, Snow +5
Skills Back +5, Insight +5, Deception +5
Senses darkvision 18 m., passive Perception 13
Languages Common Tongue, Sylvan and culture language
Threat 3 · Experience Award 700 • Proficiency Bonus +2
Features
Sinister Seal. As a bearer action, it removes a small piece of its body and gives it to a creature. As long as the piece is moved, the Carrier knows its direction if it is in the same plane as the target.
Fey Resistance. Has advantage on saves against being charmed.
Actions
Thorn Needle. Ranged Magic Attack: +5 to hit, range 36 m., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) psychic damage.
Treaty Price (Recharge 5–6). If a creature within 40 feet fails a GM 13 Charisma save, it is cursed for 1 minute. The first time he deals damage each round, he himself takes 4 (1d8) psychic damage. Repeats the save at the end of each round.