The Carbuncle King was once a mortal with enormous financial power who hoarded wealth beyond even the capacity to spend it in his lifetime. In death, he was claimed by devils and became one of the Ten Thousand Kings of Hell. His form now is mighty and fearful, but lacks the ability to appreciate his wealth and power.
Those who give service to the Carbuncle King must obey his avaricious wishes, bringing him ever greater wealth. They are often set against one another in competitions to prove their fealty, and showered with gifts of power if they prove their ability. The Carbuncle King's demesne is a festering endless mountain riddled with holes, and with gold and fabulous riches crammed into every nook and cranny. The Carbuncle King's servants are similarly misshapen and beshelled, although they have grasping hands to move their master's wealth (and secret some away for themselves). Those who give oath to the Carbuncle King bear a hard shell-like growth somewhere on their body, which grows with their favour. Statistics: The Carbuncle King's physical might is equivalent to a Pit Fiend, although with no tail or wings. Instead, he has twelve great legs, of which he can use up to four to attack in any round (2d6+4 piercing damage), and an adamantine-hardness shell granting an additional +2 AC. How you can use the Carbuncle King in your game: - A Player Character might serve the Carbuncle King as a Warlock, gaining power to protect themselves and find trasures. Although the Carbuncle King is thoroughly wicked and greedy, he is somewhat caring, perhaps even avuncular, to those who serve him. He does often set them at odds with one another, asking them to compete in exchange for a reward. - The servants of the Carbuncle King might become adversaries who are not mortal enemies, who could be in turns comedic and troublesome but not avowedly evil. They might be behind any number of heists- the crown of a princess, the rosary of an archbishop, or the sunken treasure of an armada. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 30 April 2020. Comments are closed.
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