Lawgiver

This titanic golden statue of a great knight moves of its own accord and hefts a mighty warhammer.

Lawgiver (CR 15)

Gargantuan Construct (Extraplanar, Herald, Lawful)
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Initiative: +1
Senses: All-Around Vision, Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision, See in Darkness ; Perception +29

Speed: 40 feet, Fly 60 feet (perfect)
Space: 20 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 34, touch 7, flat-footed 33 (+1 Dex, +27 natural, -4 size)
Hit Points: 177 (18d10+78)
Saving Throws: Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +13
Damage Reduction: 15/chaotic
Immunity: acid, construct traits, critical hits, electricity, rust
Energy Resistance: cold 10, fire 10
Spell Resistance: 26

Offense

Melee: +1 axiomatic warhammer +24/+19/+14/+9 (4d6+10/x3) or 2 slams +23 (2d6+9)
Reach: 20 feet

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 18th; Concentration +25):

• 3/day- Cure Serious Wounds, Neutralize Poison, Remove Blindness/Deafness, Remove Curse, Remove Disease, Remove Paralysis

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
28 (+9)	12 (+1)	-	14 (+2)	24 (+7)	20 (+5)

Base Attack Bonus: +18
CMB +31 (+33 Bull Rush or Overrun)
CMD 42 (44 vs. Bull Rush or Overrun)

Feats: Alertness, Awesome Blow, Cleave, Great Fortitude, Powerful Maneuvers, Improved Great Fortitude, Toughness

Skills: Appraise +11, Fly +3, Knowledge (engineering, local, religion) +11, Perception +29, Sense Motive +29

Languages: Celestial, Common, Draconic, Infernal

Special Qualities: Change Shape (giant eagle or two-headed golden eagle [same stats as an eagle, but with two bite attacks]; beast shape IV), Freeze (metal statue)

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Any Land
Organization: solitary
Treasure: standard (Gargantuan +1 axiomatic warhammer)


Abadar's herald is the Lawgiver, a golem-like creature of gold and consecrated steel. Massive and powerful, the divine emissary appears as a giant in elaborate golden armor bearing a titanic warhammer. Standing still, the Lawgiver seems to be a fantastic statue crafted in honor of the god of law. When it's active, its steps shake the earth and the blows of its legendary hammer—the god-forged Gavel of Abadar—can shatter castle walls. Stoic, infinitely patient, and entirely dedicated to the Keeper of the First Vault, the Lawgiver is righteous, relentless in its cause, and capable of exacting incredible destruction. This sentinel of civilization appears where the forces of chaos threaten to undo the works of lawful communities and hinder the inexorable march of progress.

Although it knows several languages, the herald of Abadar restricts its communication to an unusual degree. It has only ever been heard speaking in numbers, measurements, and—most frequently—direct quotes from Abadar's holy writings, the Order of Numbers and the Manual of City Building.

Over the past century, followers of Abadar have reported seeing the Lawgiver wandering in remote places, from ancient caves to underwater trenches, seemingly searching for something. These travels have led to widespread conjecture and debate among the faithful.

The Herald of Abadar stands exactly 25 feet tall and weighs 30 tons.