Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild

Elder Brain Patron Warlock And DM Adventure Hook

A Mind-Flayer Inspired Warlock Subclass for D&D 5e

Some minds do not simply study forbidden knowledge.

They become vessels for it.

The Elder Brain Patron is a warlock subclass for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition that allows characters to serve the vast psychic intelligence of an Elder Brain. Through this pact, warlocks gain unsettling psionic powers, manipulate thoughts, and extend the reach of their aberrant master into the world above.

This subclass blends cosmic horror, psychic manipulation, and classic illithid themes, creating a character option that feels perfectly at home in campaigns involving mind flayers, aberrations, or creeping conspiracies beneath the surface of civilization.

Whether used by players or Dungeon Masters, the Elder Brain Patron introduces the presence of something ancient, calculating, and patient.

A mind that is always listening.

Inside This Supplement

This download includes:

• A complete Warlock Patron Subclass compatible with D&D 5e (2014) and the 2024 rules update
• New abilities inspired by illithid psychic influence and telepathic domination
• A ready-to-run Adventure Hook featuring Vrael, Thrice-Awakened, a warlock servant of the Elder Brain
• A fully playable NPC statblock for immediate use at the table

Drop Vrael into your campaign tonight as a mysterious patron, hidden cult leader, or the first herald of a deeper aberrant threat.

Perfect For Campaigns Featuring

• Mind flayers and aberrations
• Psychic magic and telepathy
• Secret cults and creeping conspiracies
• Cosmic horror beneath the surface of the world

About the Author

This subclass is part of the Funky Subclass Project, a growing collection of strange, cinematic, and highly playable subclasses for Dungeons & Dragons.

If you enjoy unusual character options and creative twists on familiar classes, explore more releases from Bessmer Industries on DriveThruRPG.

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