The Decapitate Captain was once a famed and expert warrior, who betrayed his liege for lust, and was executed. Now one of the Ten Thousand Kings of Hell, the Decapitate Captain is a consummate warrior and general of the Hells, searching forever for his lost skull.
In life, the Captain was unbeatable with a sword in his hand, and beloved by all the people, a darling of the courts and a dashing womanizer. However, he forsook his oaths and forced himself on his Queen, and was caught in the despicable act. It cost fourteen other knights their lives to subdue him, and after a trial, he was neutered with a knife, and hanged until nearly dead. The Queen herself then wielded the sword that took his head, furious not only at his violation of her, but also his betrayal. The Decapitate Captain's demesne in the Hells is a moody and violent castle, its halls stalked by violent Devils and its courtyards the site of shocking and brutal executions, as well as horrific honour duels between fiendish creatures. The Decapitate Captain oversees all moodily, constantly angered and suspicious of others. His noose ties him to his throne at all times, never able to leave its vicinity. The Decapitate Captain's servants are Devils garbed in knightly apparel and trappings, with swords scabbarded at their waists. They often forget to use them, tearing at each other with terrible rending claws. Those who serve him manifest a puckered scar encircling their throats, the mark of their oath. Statistics: The Decapitate Captain should be roughly equal in ability to a Pit Fiend, though much more skilled in combat. He is served by violent Barbazu and Cornugons, as well as whole hosts of Erinyes who taunt him constantly at his impotent lust. How you can use the Decapitate Captain in your game: - The Decapitate Captain may be a patron of Warlocks, Hexblades, or others who swear fiendish oaths. He promises power and martial skill to those who serve him, as well as necromantic powers to function without body parts for a short time. - The Decapitate Captain is a general and warrior, and often makes war on his fellow Kings. Those who serve him may be swept up in such a conflict, being commanded to slay servants of the other Powers who make their service in the mortal planes. - Those who serve the Captain are commanded to search always for his head, unjustly stolen from him and kept from his grave. With this head, he believes, he could once again be whole and win his ceaseless war. His servants research historical records, keen for any sign of what was done with the last of his body. It is said that any who are able to return this to him would win his throne and rank in its entirety. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 3 July 2019 Comments are closed.
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