Happy Halloween! If I'm not mistaken, this is my first intentionally holiday-themed homebrew! I have once done an Oath of Betrothal rerelease on Valentine's Day, but that wasn't the original inspiration for the sacred oath. For these two, however, Halloween has all the credit for the idea!
The jack-o-lantern and vampire bat are new options for warlocks to choose as their Pact of the Chain familiars. There are already some spooky options in the official content, like the quasit and imp, so I decided to lean less spooky and more "monstrous fun."
The jack-o-lantern uniquely is incapable of independent movement. A warlock will have to carry their jack-o-lantern companion with them—though thanks to the jack-o-lantern's prehensile vines, it can hold on without being held. Instead of zipping around a battlefield, a jack-o-lantern can be most helpful at their warlock's side with powers like Vine Whip and Spook.
The Vampire Bat's best quality is resilience. Like true vampires, death is no obstacle for these bats, and then can revive from the dead within hours! Be mindful, though, that they are a little more sensitive to sunlight than most familiars.
This year's Halloween season definitely can't be conducted the way we usually celebrate. But I hope you still find a way to enjoy the spirit of the season. Happy Hallow's Eve!
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