Copernicus

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**Copernicus**, better known as "Nic," is Fynn Goldenrod's warlock patron. Currently, Fynn is their only known warlock/worshipper.

## Appearance & Personality

Nic's true appearance is unknown, but he is trapped inside a creepy child's doll with torn hair. In terms of his species, it was revealed that he used to be a shapechanger, perhaps a changeling, before his entrapment. Fynn's warlock powers suggest that Nic is/was a celestial.

Copernicus' attitude towards Fynn can be summed up with the phrase, "Everything is fine." Even though he does not fully believe this insistence, Fynn does not defy Nic and actively chooses to trust him. Nic only tells Fynn what he really needs to know, but they have taught Fynn about other warlock patrons.

## Background (SPOILERS FOR C1)

> Yeah, it’s good you trust me because you wouldn’t have powers otherwise.
>
> Copernicus, C1E3, "Freeze the Day"

Copernicus was discovered by Fynn Goldenrod in the attic of his parents' house. He was trapped in a disturbing, creepy doll. As far as Nic knows, they languished for a hundred years before being found by Fynn. The two formed a pact: Nic supplies Fynn with warlock powers, and in return, Fynn searches for a way to set them free. Nic was not seen by the rest of the party until C1E9 when Fynn took them out of his bag.

Although Nic has allowed Fynn to learn about other patrons, he is not thrilled about travelling with (part of) a different, possibly stronger warlock patron. But when Nic expresses their jealousy in C1E10, Fynn gently stands up to them and says he's not planning on switching patrons right now; he's still planning to finish his contract. He asks Nic to be nicer because, after all, Fynn has the ability to leave Copernicus' prison behind somewhere, or perhaps drop him off the side of an airship. Fynn reminds Nic that he's chosen to trust them, and Nic should do the same if they want to be freed. Nic begrudgingly agrees, though they're (understandably) not happy about their predicament.

#### SPOILERS FOR C1E3

 When Fynn confronts him after this reveal, Nic insists that Taylor doesn't know what they're talking about, but Fynn intuits that Nic is not confident in his own insistence. In fact, Nic seems confused at this information, suggesting that their memory may have been tampered with.

Auril recognizes Copernicus' aura as familiar but also "messy and confusing." Fynn speculates in C1E9 that the Raven Queen may be responsible for this fuzziness. Auril believes that Nic has been transformed for so long, and is old enough, that only an old god, such as Lyra or Adia, or one of the Fates can help them. Auril adds that Nic does not currently hold any ill will towards anyone in the room during that scene.

When Fynn and Lim ask the Traveller about him, the Traveller says that they've been looking everywhere for him and asks to meet up. However, their audio cuts out when they say Nic's name, so it is possible that Copernicus is not their real or full name.

Farewell holds Nic in C1E12 and as they investigate him, vines and roses grow from the place where Farewell's hands grip Nic. Farewell observes they hadn't "done much with roses" since they lost some of their power, so this was odd. They asked Fynn in C1E12 if Nic was a life god, which Fynn could not answer. Fynn also learns in that episode that Nic can communicate telepathically with other creatures, not just him. Neither Farewell nor Nic recognize each other.

## Abilities

* **Celestial Pact**: Copernicus can grant warlock powers to Fynn that align with the Celestial warlock subclass.
* **Patron's Promise**: Once per long rest, with Nic's consent, Fynn can use the bond created by their pact to halve any psychic damage incurred from thinking about The Traveller. Nic takes the other half of the damage. This can also be used to reduce psychic damage in combat.
* **Telepathic Communication**: Nic can answer questions or speak to Fynn telepathically at any time, but Fynn usually initiates contact. Nic has thus far not been able to communicate with any PCs or NPCs.

## Known Worshippers

* Fynn Goldenrod
* Taylor Farlan's mother

## Allies

* Taylor Farlan
* The Traveller

## Enemies

* The Raven Queen
* Cadros
* Chronos