The Layer Between - Warlock Patron for (5e)
This otherworldly patron option for D&D 5th Edition Warlocks was inspired by my own life experience surviving Bacterial Meningitis and living with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. The Layer Between is an unusual¸ unknowable¸ and uninvited Patron that grants boons to its beneficiary in the form of various mental advantages. A warlock with The Layer Between Patron focuses on uncovering hidden information in the world around them and dealing psychic damage. As this patron option is meant to reflect living with TLE¸ the warlock carries a great burden. This condition makes use of a new mechanic that causes disadvantages if the character leans too heavily into their gift early on¸ but with experience the warlock will eventually become an adroit investigator and powerful mentalist. In higher levels¸ the warlock uses the mechanic to turn the disadvantages onto their attackers. Update 10/2018: This listing was recently updated with random tables to allow the player to alter the origin story of their character "meeting" The Layer Between¸ in order to customize the experience to suit the player's own life story¸ or connect with one of the available character backgrounds. Update 01/2019: I've edited the language under certain abilities to more closely match official D&D language¸ particularly around Resistance and when particular abilities can be used. If you enjoy this title¸ check out my other work including Llamaians ¸ a playable Llama race for 5E: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/251649/Llamaians--Playable-Llama-Race-for-5E If you enjoy The Layer Between or Llamaians ¸ check out StabbyQuest ¸ a TTRPG podcast that I GM/DM¸ available wherever podcasts are found.