Druid Archetype – Circle of the Snowstorm

Circle of the Snowstorm druids excel in using the power of the cold to punish and wound their enemies. Approaching a hostile Snowstorm druid can be dangerous in itself, as they create a frigid aura of snow and icy around themselves. It is said no cold is as deadly as that of a powerful Snowstorm Druid.

Circle of the Snowstorm Features

Level	Features
2nd	Glacial Aura
6th	Frostbite
10th	Flashfreeze
14th	Subzero

Glacial Aura
(2nd-level Snowstorm feature)

At 2nd level, your connection to the cold begins to affect the world around you. As an action, you can create a 10ft aura centred on yourself. Hostile creatures that begin their movement within your aura or move into your aura must succeed a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. This aura lasts for one minute and can be dismissed at will. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, before needing to complete a long rest.

Frostbite
(6th-level Snowstorm feature)

At 6th level, your Glacial Aura becomes painfully cold. Hostile creatures that begin their turn within or enter your aura for the first time take cold damage equal to your proficiency bonus.

Flashfreeze
(10th-level Snowstorm feature)

At 10th level, you can control the temperature of your Glacial Aura to a frightening degree. As an action, you can choose a creature within your Glacial Aura and have them make a Constitution saving throw. If they fail, they are petrified until the end of their next turn. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your wisdom modifier.

In addition, your Glacial Aura is now 15ft.

Subzero
(14th-level Snowstorm feature)

At 14th level, your icy magic becomes as deadly as nature can allow. When you deal cold damage, you always deal the maximum potential damage.

Final Thoughts

Thanks for reading! Druid subclasses are often pretty short and this one is no exception. I feel kinda bad when comparing this wordcount to how much my Rogue subclasses get! However, this subclass is simple and fulfils the intended fantasy so there’s no real issue.