Undead Warlord CR 8
XP 4800
LE Medium Undead
Init +8; Senses Darkvision 60ft; Perception +15
Auras Frightful Presence (DC 19)
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DEFENSE
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AC 22, touch 14, flat-footed 18 (+4 Dex, +8 natural)
hp 94 (11d8+44)
Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +8
DR 5/Bludgeoning SR 23
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OFFENSE
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee +3 greatsword +18/+13 (2d6+12/17-20,x2)
Special Attacks Powerful Charge (greatsword,
4d6+15)
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STATISTICS
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Str 22, Dex 18, Con 0, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 18
Base Atk +8; CMB +14; CMD 28
Feats Combat Expertise, Critical Focus, Improved
Critical (greatsword), Improved Initiative, Power
Attack, Weapon Focus (greatsword)
Skills: Climb +20, Knowledge (nobility) +12,
Perception +15, Sense Motive +15, Spellcraft +15
Languages Common
SQ Undead Traits, Frightful Presence, Rejuvenation ,
Trackless Step
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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+3 greatsword
A Undead Warlord wields a +3 greatsword, the
bonuses are included in its stats above.
Powerful Charge (Ex)
When a Undead Warlord makes a charge, its
greatsword attack deals 4d6+15 damage in addition
to the normal benefits and hazards of a charge.
Frightful Presence (Su)
This special quality makes a creature's very presence
unsettling to foes. Activating this ability is a Free
Action that is usually part of an attack or charge.
Creatures with fewer Hit Dice than the Undead
Warlord must succeed on DC 19 Will saves or
become panicked for 2d6 rounds. An opponent that
succeeds on the saving throw is immune to that
warlord’s frightful presence for 24 hours. The save DC
is Charisma-based.
Rejuvenation (Su)
A destroyed Undead Warlord not defeated in an
honorable duel reforms after 24 hours.
Trackless Step (Ex)
A Undead Warlord leaves no trail and cannot be
tracked. It may choose to leave a trail if so desired.
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ECOLOGY
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Environment: any
Organization: solitary
Treasure:
This creature is the spirit of a powerful ancient
warlord, who long ago lost his life through an act of
betrayal. He now wanders the world restless, looking
to be bested in one final and fair fight, to once and for
all lay his soul at peace. The undead warlord appears
as a skeletal humanoid, wearing antiquated and
exquisite armor, and wielding a powerful greatsword.
His eye sockets glow with an unearthly light, and he
moves with a supernatural grace and silence.
Combat
If engaged in single combat, the undead warlord
fights well and honorably, attacking with his
greatsword. He uses his feats to his advantage,
changing his swing with Combat Expertise and Power
Attack to adjust to his opponent’s ability if necessary.
Anyone attempting to interfere in the duel is subject to
the warlord’s frightful presence. If the warlord brings
his opponent to 0 or fewer hit points, he stops fighting
and wanders away, leaving the warrior in the hands of
his party for ministrations, last rites, or whatever they
can give. If not engaged in single combat, the warlord
attacks the strongest warrior first, and works his way
through the party to the weakest. He still uses all of
his abilities to their best advantage.
A warrior that uses trickery to defeat the warlord in
single combat is not rewarded, and the warlord’s soul
does not move on. Such trickery includes using magic
items with spell-like properties, being untruthful during
combat, using sneak attacks or dirty tricks, or being
generally dishonorable. Entering combat under the
effects of spells is also not honorable, although
warriors with spellcasting powers (such as paladins
and rangers) can use them during the battle without
violating the undead warrior’s code.
If the warlord is killed in a fair single combat, he turns
to dust and fades permanently, leaving behind his
greatsword and a number of magical items, gems,
and platinum. If anyone helps during the duel, or if the
hero defeats him dishonorably, the warlord turns to
smoke and fades away upon being defeated,
reforming in one day’s time to again find a hero to end
his misery.