Shadow Champion
Shadow Champion
"They worshiped the Beast, saying, 'Who can compare with the beast, and who can fight against it?'"
Revelation 13:4
Servants of Evil. Some see evil in the world and might against it; some see evil in the world and join it. Some mortals have become aware of the great power wielded by the ancient demons, and have become seduced by it. The 7 ancient demons who seek the corruption of the world through sin call themselves the Fellowship of the Beast, and there are some mortals who follow in shadow. This cult of power-obsessed mortals call themselves the Shadow of the Beast.
Covert Operatives. Demons such as Lilith, Legion, or Beelzebub, are glad to grant small favors and magical boons to mortals who seek to serve them, because in exchange they gain mortals who can move anonymously through the world to carry out their bidding. Shadow of the Beast Cultists usually obey any instructions given to them by their dark masters, from simple tasks like delivering messages, to high-profile assassinations.
Many Paths to the Evil One. Many mortals join the ranks of the Shadow of the Beast by becoming involved in cults lead by Shedim. These cults often masquerade as legitimate religions to the old gods of Babylon or Egypt. It is only after years of service to one of these cults that a mortal may learn the true identity of their religious leader as a Shedim... and by then they have gotten a taste of the power that is being offered. Most mortals never even meet one of the ancient demons of the Fellowship of the Beast, but instead blindly follow the instructions given to them by a Shedim, who serves as the intermediary between an ancient demon and the mortal cultist. Each mortal cultist brings a different skill to the table when they join the Shadow, and the Fellowship is happy to put these different skills to use.
Warriors of Sin. Some mortals were born for the battlefield, and combat is all they know. Some of these fighters may stumble upon a Shedim cult looking for healing from their injuries, and others may seek out demons directly to ask for more power. Only the most skilled warriors are promoted to the ranks of Shadow Champion and blessed with the wrathful hellfire of Abaddon himself. With the combined power of a lifetime talent and a dark blessing from an ancient archdemon, Shadow Champions are nearly invincible combatants driven by the purity of the sin to which they pledge themselves.
Medium humanoid, lawful evil
Armor Class 18
Hit Points 115
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 10 (+0) | 18 (+4) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
Saving Throws Str +7, Wis +4, Cha +3
Skills Intimidation +3
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Features
Limited Magic Immunity. The Shadow Champion cannot be damaged, affected, or detected by spells of 2nd level or lower.
Relentless (Recharge 5-6). If the Shadow Champion takes damage that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The Shadow Champion makes two attacks with its Infernal Longsword.
Infernal Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) slashing damage and 7 (2d6) Fire damage.
Bible5e custom monster. Its specific traits supplement the current rules. See Using Bible5e Monsters.