This is split it into two versions: Pre-Easter Jesus (as the mortal, incarnate figure actively ministering) and Post-Easter Jesus (as the risen, glorified, divine being). Both rooted in lore, but mechanically unique.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
– John 1:14
- Mortality, compassion, teaching, healing
- Human with divine connection
- Performs miracles, but through divine channeling
- Not invincible — he can suffer and die
- Race: Human-Aasimar Half Breed or Custom Lineage because his mother was human, and he was born on the Prime Material Plane, though his father wasn't human
- Class: Cleric (Peace Domain or Life Domain)
- Background: Hermit (fasting in the desert), Folk Hero (beloved by common people), Sage (rabbi/teacher)
- Feats:
- Inspiring Leader – giving hope through speech
- Healer – laying on hands, non-magical care
- Magic Initiate (Cleric/Druid) – for thematic cantrips
| Stat | Value | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 13 | Carpenter background, manual labour |
| DEX | 10 | Not known for acrobatics |
| CON | 12 | Fasted 40 days, endured a lot |
| INT | 13 | Debated temple scholars |
| WIS | 17 | Divine insight and perception |
| CHA | 15 | Drew crowds, inspired followers |
| Spell | Role |
|---|---|
| Create or Destroy Water | Wine miracle, desert sustenance |
| Calm Emotions | Soothing the storm within people |
| Command | “Peace. Be still.” or “Rise.” |
| Sanctuary | Aura of untouchable peace |
| Tongues | Speaking across cultures |
| Cure Wounds / Healing Word | Direct healing miracles |
| Water Walk | Walking on the sea |
| Create Food and Water | Feeding the multitudes |
| Revivify | Raising the dead (e.g., Lazarus) |
- Still very much human, though touched by divinity
- Struggles, mourns, and feels pain
- Uses wisdom and compassion to change hearts
- “My kingdom is not of this world” — focus on hearts and minds
“I am the Alpha and the Omega… the Living One. I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever!”
– Revelation 1:17–18
- Fully divine and glorified
- Outside of time and death
- Radiant, otherworldly presence
- Possibly even beyond mortal class systems
- Race: Protector Aasimar (or homebrew "Ascended" template)
- Class: Cleric (Peace or Knowledge Domain) + optional Sorcerer (Divine Soul) or Paladin
- Background: None – he transcends mortal origins (or keep Folk Hero as a callback)
- Feats:
- Resilient (WIS or CHA) – unshakeable resolve
- Magic Initiate (Cleric) – for radiant thematics
- Gift of the Gem Dragon – optional for telekinetic flavour ("And he vanished from their sight")
| Stat | Value | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 10 | Physical limitations no longer matter |
| DEX | 12 | Glides with grace |
| CON | 14 | Now immortal |
| INT | 14 | Knows all hearts and minds |
| WIS | 18 | Divine insight maximized |
| CHA | 18 | Radiates glory and authority |
| Spell | Role |
|---|---|
| Resurrection / Raise Dead / Revivify | Mastery over death |
| Holy Aura | Radiant transfiguration |
| Plane Shift | Ascension or appearances |
| Greater Restoration | Breaking curses and mental chains |
| Word of Recall | “Teleport” to a holy place (like Emmaus or the Sea of Galilee) |
| Flame Strike | Righteous judgment (rare use, if ever) |
| Mass Heal | Instant restoration to masses |
| Sunbeam | Glorified light imagery |
| Sanctuary / Warding Bond | Still protects others before self |
- Speaks less but with immense power
- Appears suddenly, disappears at will
- Nonviolence persists — never attacks, but his mere presence changes the scene
- Beyond death — Banishment might actually just recall him to Heaven
| Scene | Version |
|---|---|
| Walking on water, calming a storm | Pre-Easter Jesus with Water Walk + Calm Emotions |
| Feeding the 5,000 | Pre-Easter with Create Food and Water |
| Resurrecting Lazarus | Late Pre-Easter (Lvl 9+) with Raise Dead |
| Post-resurrection appearances | Post-Easter Jesus with Plane Shift or Word of Recall |
| Ascension | Final Post-Easter Jesus moment using Plane Shift or a homebrew ability |
You could have a single character who transforms — think of it as:
Act I – Jesus, the Teacher (Cleric 10)
Act II – Jesus, the Risen (Aasimar transformation, +Divine Soul Sorcerer levels)
Maybe even build in a custom Epic Boon or DM-permission transformation where his race, abilities, or subclass shift post-Easter. Think Mythic Level Play, like Exalted characters or demigods.