Cynder
Death Knight CR: 17 (18,000 XP)
STR
20 +5
DEX
11 +0
CON
20 +5
INT
12 +1
WIS
16 +3
CHA
18 +4
The death knight is a 19th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following paladin spells prepared: 1st level (4 slots): command, compelled duel, searing smite 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, magic weapon 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, elemental weapon 4th level (3 slots): banishment, staggering smite 5th level (2 slots): destructive wave (necrotic)
Magic Resistance. The death knight has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Marshal Undead. Unless the death knight is incapacitated, it and undead creatures of its choice within 60 feet of it have advantage on saving throws against features that turn undead.
Actions
Multiattack. The death knight makes three longsword attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage if used with two hands, plus 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. Hellfire Orb (1/Day). The death knight hurls a magical ball of fire that explodes at a point it can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw. The sphere spreads around corners. A creature takes 35 (10d6) fire damage and 35 (10d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Reactions
Parry. The death knight adds 6 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the death knight must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Eldritch Power
The death knight retains the ability to cast divine spells. However, no death knight can use its magic to heal. A death knight also attracts and commands lesser undead, although death knights that serve powerful fiends might have fiendish followers instead. Death knights often use warhorse skeletons and nightmares as mounts.Immortal Until Redeemed
A death knight can arise anew even after it has been destroyed. Only when it atones for a life of wickedness or finds redemption can it finally escape its undead purgatory and truly perish.Undead Nature
A death knight doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Traits
- Age: 52
- Race: Human
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Eyes: Glowing red
- Hair: Long shaggy black
- Skin: Pale with bits of flesh missing and rotting
- Height: 6’2”
- Weight: 242 lbs
Mini Backstory
- 30 Years Old: His entire family ends up burned alive by the Triumvirate of Rivenesk for the crimes of his wife. She ended up spreading secret knowledge of the Coven Quartatum to the common people and tried to teach her two sons the way of the Coven. This was viewed as treason, and as a betrayal of the Covens trust.
- 32 Years Old: He gives up his old name to become Cynder and join the reclaimed in order to break the boundaries of life and death for himself so he could still be with his deceased family.
Plot Hooks
- Rumors of the bounty hunter and extremist Cynder will spread throughout the town but by bit. There will even be a few wanted posters of the individual around the taverns.
- Glue Man and Cynder will give subtle hints to The Stitch King and what they are capable of. Glue Man will emphasize that he thinks of them as a legend while Cynder may openly confess to serving them.
Questlines
Personality
Loyal to The Stitch King, take no nonsense, the muscle and enforcer for The Stitch King, and a very good father.Career
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