The fiendish beings known as 'Stygians' were once mortal, folk who swore service or fealty to a powerful devil before or at their death. They are spared the worst torments of the Nine Hells, and instead become reborn as vile perversions of mortal life. In form, they are shrunken and gaunt, ashen-skinned humanoids with protruding bones. Their new forms are supernaturally strong and hardy, and many seep a sticky black ichor from their mouths or eyes. They are remade as perfect servant and courtiers for the Ten Thousand Kings of Hell, and make up legions of their soldiers. Although they are considered lesser than true devils, they are nonetheless fiends, and far more numerous. In addition, as they were once mortals, they do not rely on a connection to the Hells to survive. In an invasion, Stygians make up the majority of troops, and can remain even if their portal or connection to the Hells is dispelled.
Stygians typically dress in unnaturally form-fitting, well-made armour which has been designed to be intimidating and awful in appearance, often featuring fluted and spiked additions. Even their weapons, forged of Hellish steel, are cruel and unusual in appearance. STYGIAN LEGIONARY Medium humanoid (Stygian, devil), Lawful Evil Armour Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8) Speed 30ft. Str 14 (+2); Dex 14 (+2); Con 14 (+2); Int 12 (+1); Wis 12 (+1); Cha 10 (+0) Damage Resistances cold, fire, poison Skills Intimidation+2, Perception +3 Senses darkvision 30ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Infernal Challenge 2 (450 XP) Cruel Cut. One a roll of 20 to hit, a stygian legionary's weapons inflict an additional 5 points of damage. Devil's Sight. Magical darkness does not impede a stygian legionary's vision. Hellish Co-ordination: As a reaction when targeted by a melee attack, a stygian legionary who is adjacent to at least one other stygian legionary forces the attacker to be at disadvantage. Infernally Hardened. A Stygian legionary has advantage on saving throws against any effect that includes becoming frightened. ACTIONS Multiattack. The Stygian legionary can make one attack with its longsword and one with its stiletto. Longsword. Melee weapon attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+2) slashing damage. Stiletto. Melee weapon attack: +3 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4+2) piercing damage. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 11 August 2021. Comments are closed.
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