Vaelor

General Vaelor served King Eckhart with unwavering loyalty for three decades, his tactical brilliance turning countless battles in the kingdom's favor and earning him the sovereign's personal seal—a mark of honor fused directly into his chest as a symbol of eternal bond between ruler and general. When plague swept through the realm and the king fell mortally ill, Vaelor sought forbidden knowledge to save his liege, descending into the necropolis to bargain with forces beyond death itself. But the pact he struck demanded a terrible price: King Eckhart's life was forfeit regardless, and Vaelor's humanity became the currency of his ambition. The general's body withered as dark magic consumed him, his flesh rotting away until only bone and will remained, yet the seal of his king—now twisted and pulsing with profane energy—remained embedded in his corrupted frame, a permanent reminder of betrayal and damnation. Now serving the necropolis as a general of skeletal legions, Vaelor commands his undead armies with the same strategic genius that once protected the kingdom, but every decision he makes is calculated to exact vengeance upon the living world that abandoned him. The green fire burning in his eye sockets reflects no trace of the honorable soldier he once was, only the cold calculation of a man who traded his soul for power and found the bargain worth every ounce of his humanity.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Bone Shatter

Vaelor targets one creature within 60 ft., dealing 4d8 necrotic damage on a failed DC 16 Constitution save, or half as much on success.

Command Undead

As an action, Vaelor can command up to 3 undead within 60 ft. to make a melee attack as a reaction.

Green Flame Gaze

Vaelor targets one creature within 30 ft., forcing them to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On failure, they take 3d10 psychic damage and are frightened until the end of their next turn.

Tactical Maneuver

Vaelor can grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll. This can be used 3 times per long rest.

Cursed Resurrection

Once per long rest, Vaelor can raise a fallen enemy as a skeleton under his control, which acts on his initiative.

Undying Loyalty

Vaelor's connection to King Eckhart grants him advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Corrupted Seal

The seal fused to his ribs grants resistance to necrotic damage and immunity to poison.

strength

+8

dexterity

+6

constitution

+9

intelligence

+7

wisdom

+5

charisma

+8

Necrotic

Poison