This was created by combining the 4e Rune Shield and the 4e Stonefire Rager.
“The earth’s rage abides deep below, stronger than any steel. When roused, it bucks and heaves, it’s runes leaving nowhere to run or hide.”
– Korthack Stoneheart, the Earthshaker
You see in the runes a strength greater than that of any mortal power, and you maintain a stern resolution to bring the power of the gods to bear on those who would threaten the world and the astral domains. The first rune of shielding remains carved into the stone at the heart of the world, where members of your order delve into the darkest shadows to defeat primordials of earth and lava while also learning the secrets of their power. Someday you might make a pilgrimage to that sacred place, but until then you stand at the forefront of any battle. Your runes echo across the battlefield, scattering your foes and fortifying your allies.
Prestige Paths are a way to add another layer of flavor onto a character without using class levels. They are somewhere between a class and a background. Class levels are finite in 5e, so this allows for a light version of a class without breaking normal progression.
Check out my Prestige Path Primer for more information and a sample Prestige Path.
