Spellfire Initiate

You bear the gift of spellfire: a rare form of magic that channels the raw power of the Weave. Wielding spellfire takes a heavy toll on the body. You've trained both mind and body to efficiently wield this sacred power.

A background lists three of your character's ability scores. Increase one by 2 and another one by 1, or increase all three by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.

You gain the following benefits.

Magic Absorption. Once per turn, when you take damage from a spell or magical effect, you reduce the total damage taken by 1d4. You can't use this benefit if you have the Incapacitated condition.

Spellfire Flame. You learn the Sacred Flame cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell (choose when you select this feat). You can also cast this cantrip as a Bonus Action a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

Each background gives a character proficiency with one tool—either a specific tool or one chosen from the Artisan's Tools category.

Choose A or B: (A) Gaming Set (same as above), Arcane Focus (Crystal or Wand), 2 Pouches, Traveler's Clothes, 36 GP; or (B) 50 GP