Flux

Artwork by Hazmi Thariq

**Flux** is a player character in the *Vestige of Ophiuchus* continuity of Nat19. He is a framebilt artificer and is portrayed by *Matthew Kok*.

## Role in Plot

Flux joined the Highest Standard shortly after Raleigh's departure, stating his desire was for help in tracking down his master's killer, who would be identified as The Tenebros. During the Glass Crown Tournament, Flux was partnered up with Lyra, who despite both their best efforts were knocked out of the tournament. During the attack on Summergrass by Tenebros, Flux journeyed with the Highest Standard to the vault located beneath the Skywall Estate. After coming into contact with the door, Flux drew a cards offered to him, one of them earning the ire of a powerful Fiend. came into contact with a being trapped within crystal beneath the Skywall Estate. The being asked Flux telepathically "Would you take me outside?" Answering yes, the being (later learned to be Mystra) entered Flux, bestowing upon him abilities and knowledge.

The abilities bestowed upon him was the ability to fire Silverflame in the form of a burst, and the capability to replicate any spell he has seen cast, with some difficulty. After Tenebros's defeat, the Highest Standard split up to tackle two different tasks, Flux joining the group in pursuit of the Alussfaen Twins. Flux would come face to face with the Fiend who ire he had earned, Legion of the Black Helm. Mid conflict, Legion retreated with the knowledge that many members of the group possessed reliquaries and a glimpse of Flux's abilities. After retrieving a sword for an individual known as the The Middleman, the group were able to corner the drow twins at their planned escape location. Near the end of a long fight, Flux incinerated Jaythe with a Silverfire Burst, preventing most means of resurrection.

Using his ability to replicate seen spells, Flux was able to make use of the Wish spell he had seen Merihim use. Doing so, he brought back his master whose life and soul were stolen by the Tenebros, though losing the ability to cast the spell ever again. Restored, Flux's master helped the group figure out how they were going to pursue Dianne into the Skywall Mountains, and giving them an idea of what they might find there.

## Abilities

### Artificer Abilities

* Artificer Specialist: Artillerist
	+ Arcane Firearm
	+ Eldritch Cannon
		- Flamethrower
		- Force Ballista
		- Protector
	+ Fortified Position
	+ Tool Proficiency
	+ Explosive Cannon
* Flash of Genius
* Infuse Item
* Magical Tinkering
* Magic Item Adept
* Magic Item Savant
* Spellcasting *(Intelligence-based ability)*
* Spell Storing Item
* The Right Tool for the Job
* Tool Expertise

### Feats

* Gunner
* Multi-Task Caster *(Somnus Domina: Feats & Races Pack I; FG Mod)*

### Spells

As an artificer, Flux has access to all spells on the Artificer Spell List and can prepare a number of them during a long rest. He also has access to his Artillerist Spells, which do not count against the number of spells he can prepare.

#### Artillerist Spells

##### Level 1 Spells

* Shield
* Thunderwave

##### Level 2 Spells

* Scorching Ray
* Shatter

##### Level 3 Spells

* Fireball
* Wind Wall

Level 4 Spells

* Ice Storm
* Wall of Fire

## Special Equipment

### Weapons

* **Brazier of Commanding Fire Elemental**
* **Cloak of Displacement**: While you wear this cloak, it projects an illusion that makes you appear to be standing in a place near your actual location, causing any creature to have disadvantage on attack rolls against you. If you take damage, the property ceases to function until the start of your next turn. This property is suppressed while you are incapacitated, restrained, or otherwise unable to move.
* **Orb of Enflaming**: A magical orb that can cast the following spells once per long rest:
	+ Burning Hands
	+ Scorching Ray

## Gallery

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(Artwork by Hazmi Thariq)Halloween Flux
(Artwork by Hazmi Thariq)Doctor Flux
(Artwork by Hazmi Thariq)Hollow Flux
(Artwork by Hazmi Thariq)