Nilbog
Long ago, Maglubiyet conqured the Goblin pantheon with Khurgorbaeyag being the only survivor. However, the pantheon had a trickster god who was split, taking the form of a spirit that possesses goblins in an attempt to cause disorder in the ranks of goblins. Many goblinoid tribes and bands live in feat that a nilbog is secretly pulling the strings among the hallowed ranks of the Bugbears and Hobgoblins.
Restriction: Goblins Only
In the Forgotten Realms setting, Nilbogs are invisible spirits. Remnants of a long forgotten trickster god that possess Goblins exclusively. As such, you may only use the Goblin Monstrous Race from Volo's Guide to Monsters (PG 119).
Your DM may lift this restriction to better suit the campaign. The restriction reflects the story of Nilbogs in the Forgotten Realms, but it might not apply to your DM's setting or your DM's version of the Realms.
Nilbog Magic
Starting at 1st level, your connection with the long forgotten goblin trickster god allows you to access some of its magic. You learn the Vicious Mockery cantrip. Additionally, you learn the following spells at the following levels. These spells count as Sorcerer spells for you.
Nilbog Magic
| Sorcerer Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | Tasha's Hideous Laughter |
| 3rd | Crown of Madness |
| 5th | Enemies Abound |
| 7th | Confusion |
| 9th | Modify Memory |
Bad Fortune
Starting at 1st level, you gain 3 misfortune dice, they are d6s. Whenever a creature you can see within 60ft of you rolls an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you may use your reaction to use one of your misfortune dice to subtract a d6 from their roll.
You regain all your misfortune dice when you finish a long rest.
Nilbogism
Starting at 6th level, when a creature attempts to hit you with a melee attack, you may choose to have that creature roll a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature must use its attack to praise you instead. If the creature has multiple attacks, this feature only affects one of them. You may only use this feature once per turn.
Nilbog Trick
Starting at 14th level, you gain an additional misfortune die. Additionally, your misfortune die are now d8s.
Reversal of Fortune
Starting at 18th level, as a reaction, when a creature deals damage to you, you may reduce the damage to 0 and regain 1d6 hit points.
Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.
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