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Hades
In the world's infancy, Hades walked among mortals as a necessary equilibrium—neither wholly malevolent nor benevolent, but a force that ensured the cosmic scales remained balanced between existence and oblivion. As civilization flourished and fear festered in the hearts of the living, they began to revile him, crafting darkened tales and twisted rituals in his name until his very shadow became synonymous with dread. Withdrawing from a world that had come to despise the essential truth he represented, Hades carved out the underworld as a sanctuary where he might govern without judgment or resistance. There, isolated in the depths, he underwent a profound metamorphosis, subjecting himself to ancient rites of binding and sacrifice that gradually transformed his essence until neither flame nor decay could touch him. His dominion expanded across centuries as he mastered the arcane forces that animated the departed, commanding legions of spectral servants who answered only to his will. Yet beneath the dread and darkness that define his reign lies an unshakeable conviction in fairness—Hades remains a god bound by principle, one who punishes the wicked and honors the just, ensuring that death itself maintains a moral compass in a universe often devoid of one.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 11 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- ArcaneSage1887
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 11
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Undead
- Alignment
- Lawful Neutral
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 20
- Hit points
- 300
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 20
- Experience
- 15000
- Languages
- Common, Infernal, Celestial
- Senses
- Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 60 ft., Passive Perception 20
- Skills
- Arcana, Intimidation, Insight, Persuasion
Biography
In the world's infancy, Hades walked among mortals as a necessary equilibrium—neither wholly malevolent nor benevolent, but a force that ensured the cosmic scales remained balanced between existence and oblivion. As civilization flourished and fear festered in the hearts of the living, they began to revile him, crafting darkened tales and twisted rituals in his name until his very shadow became synonymous with dread. Withdrawing from a world that had come to despise the essential truth he represented, Hades carved out the underworld as a sanctuary where he might govern without judgment or resistance. There, isolated in the depths, he underwent a profound metamorphosis, subjecting himself to ancient rites of binding and sacrifice that gradually transformed his essence until neither flame nor decay could touch him. His dominion expanded across centuries as he mastered the arcane forces that animated the departed, commanding legions of spectral servants who answered only to his will. Yet beneath the dread and darkness that define his reign lies an unshakeable conviction in fairness—Hades remains a god bound by principle, one who punishes the wicked and honors the just, ensuring that death itself maintains a moral compass in a universe often devoid of one.
Attributes
Strength
18, modifier +4
Dexterity
14, modifier +2
Constitution
20, modifier +5
Intelligence
20, modifier +5
Wisdom
18, modifier +4
Charisma
22, modifier +6
Actions
Soul Reap
Hades targets one creature within 60 ft., forcing a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the target takes 6d10 necrotic damage and is paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
Command Undead
Hades can summon 1d4 undead minions to fight for him. They act on his initiative and follow his commands.
Dark Ritual
Hades can perform a ritual that takes 1 minute, granting him temporary hit points equal to 3d10 + his Charisma modifier.
Judgment of the Damned
Hades can choose one creature within 120 ft. to make a DC 22 Charisma saving throw. On a failure, the target is cursed, taking 4d8 necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns for 1 minute.
Abilities
Undying Presence
Hades is immune to necrotic and fire damage, and cannot be frightened.
Saving throws
strength
+10
dexterity
+8
constitution
+11
intelligence
+12
wisdom
+10
charisma
+13
Damage resistances
Necrotic
Fire
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