Masters of Growth, Vitality, and Desert Survival

Those bonded with desert-adapted pack animals—camels, llamas, donkeys, and similar hardy beasts—embody endurance, sustenance, and the tenacity of life in harsh environments. Pack Animal casters draw on the vitality of plants and the resilience of the desert to protect, heal, and sustain themselves and allies, while simultaneously manipulating growth and nature to hinder foes or bolster the terrain.

Abilities Granted by the Pack Animal Bond

Oasis Bloom – Cause hardy desert plants to rapidly sprout from barren sand, producing small amounts of drinkable water within their leaves or roots.
Enlarge – Increase the size and strength of non-sentient organic creatures or plants for a short duration.
Seed – Generate fresh seeds or sprouts from thin air, ready to plant or use in other abilities.
Petal Hex – Release a swirl of cursed petals that cling to enemies, weakening their defenses.
Spore – Emit a cloud of soporific spores that lulls affected creatures into drowsiness or sleep.
Desert Vine Snare – Grow tough, drought-adapted vines that remain flexible even in high heat, ensnaring foes without drying out.
Cactus Ward – Grow thorny cactus-like barriers that store a small reserve of water and explode into painful spines when struck.
Toxic Bloom – Unleash a burst of poisonous pollen that deals damage over time.
Paralyzing Thorn – Fire a thorn coated with natural paralytic agents that stiffen a creature’s limbs on impact.
Blightwave – Send out a short-range pulse that withers hostile vegetation and harms creatures with necrotic plant energy.
Sap – Drain the vitality of a target slowly, reducing stamina or combat strength over time.
Droughtguard Bark – Your skin hardens into bark-like armor plates designed to withstand intense sunlight while still allowing flexible movement.
Photosurge – Use ambient light to trigger a burst of regenerative healing in yourself or a companion.
Sandlily Recovery – Grow pale desert flowers that release soothing pollen, healing minor wounds and treating heat exhaustion.
Packroot Link – Your desert-born pack animal sends its resilience through a grown root network, allowing allies near the roots to resist heat and exhaustion.
Dune Anchor – Cause tough, rootlike tendrils to anchor your body to the ground, preventing you from being pushed, blown, or swept away by sandstorms.
Sunshade Canopy – Summon a temporary canopy of broad, leafy fronds that shield your group from the sun and reduce exhaustion.