Hephaestus: God of the Forge
Champion: The Master Craftsman
Starting Ability: Minor Repair – Repairs a single damaged object (e.g., a broken weapon) as an action.
Backstory (D&D): In his quest to create weapons and armor to defend against Nyx, Hephaestus seeks a skilled craftsman. Their Minor Repair ability initially allows them to maintain and improve existing equipment, but they soon discover that Nyx's influence is corrupting the very materials they work with.
Nyxian Influence: The champion's Minor Repair ability becomes unreliable, sometimes causing more damage than good. They begin to question their own skill and their ability to create anything of lasting value.