General Tembo

General Tembo was born during the Great Drought, when his herd faced extinction and the land itself seemed to turn against them. As a young bull, he discovered an underground spring that saved his family, teaching him that wisdom and observation often triumph over brute force—a lesson that would define his entire existence. Decades later, when Aurelius first crossed into elephant territory seeking allies, Tembo was saved by him from the Shadow Pride Syndicate a pack of rogue lions , and the two formed an unshakeable bond built on friendship. He rose to command the Thunder Guard not through displays of dominance, but by mastering the ancient art of mediation, using his vast knowledge of the land's water sources and hidden paths to broker peace between warring factions who had no choice but to listen. Over the years, Tembo became the living heartbeat of the realm, controlling not just the physical routes that connected distant kingdoms, but the delicate balance of power that kept them from tearing each other apart. His tusks bear the scars of conflicts he prevented rather than participated in, and his calm presence alone has stopped countless bloodshed simply because all parties knew that Tembo's judgment was incorruptible and final. Now, in his twilight years, he stands as proof that true strength lies not in the roar of thunder, but in the patient wisdom of the earth itself.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

10, modifier 0

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Thunderous Charge

General Tembo can move up to 40 feet in a straight line. Each creature in his path must make a DC 18 Strength saving throw or take 6d10 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.

Mediative Roar

As an action, Tembo can unleash a roar. All creatures within 60 feet must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. They can repeat the save at the end of each of their turns.

Earthquake Stomp

Tembo stomps the ground, creating a tremor in a 30-foot radius. Creatures must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d12 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.

Waterway Control

Tembo can manipulate water sources within 1 mile, creating barriers or paths. This ability can be used to create difficult terrain or provide safe passage for allies.

Calm Presence

All creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be calmed, unable to attack for 1 minute.

Mediator's Insight

Advantage on all persuasion and negotiation checks, and can reroll one failed check per long rest.

strength

10

dexterity

5

constitution

10

intelligence

9

wisdom

10

charisma

9

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing