As The Shroud of Four Silences, the new serialized Pathfinder novella from Liane Merciel, comes to a close, we’re presenting NPC stat blocks for all four of the main protagonists, allowing you to incorporate them into your ongoing campaigns. Whether they serve as allies, competitive rivals, or even replacement player characters, take these new heroes and make them your own. We look forward to seeing what challenges face them beyond the story’s conclusion next week.
ELEUKAS, COURAGEOUS GUARD
Eleukas grew up in Otari, working hard in the logging camps and getting to know the townspeople. When he was old enough to join the Otari town guard, even the curmudgeonly Captain Longsaddle couldn’t deny that the muscular lad had martial talent. What he didn’t realize is that Eleukas also has heart. Though unsure of his own abilities, Eleukas joined with his friends to avert a serious threat to Otari, as described in The Shroud of Four Silences.
Eleukas is an excellent example of a local folk hero. He’s willing to raise his magical axe, Visperath, for coin, but he’s more likely to raise it to protect the innocent.
Eleukas, illustration by Valeria Dryzhak
Eleukas — Creature 2
Unique, LG, Medium, Human, Humanoid
Male human fighter
Perception +10
Languages Common
Skills Athletics +8, Diplomacy +8, Society +6, Survival +6 Str +4, Dex +1, Con +3, Int +0, Wis +0, Cha +2
Items breastplate, minor healing potion, dagger (3), rope, Visperath (+1 battle axe that deals an additional 1 acid damage, and an additional 1d4 persistent acid damage on a critical hit)AC 19; Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +6
HP 32
Attack of Opportunity [reaction]
Speed 20 feetMelee [one-action] Visperath +11 (sweep); Damage 1d8+4 slashing plus 1 acid (plus 1d4 persistent acid on a critical hit)
Melee [one-action] dagger +10 (agile, versatile S); Damage 1d4+4 piercing
Ranged [one-action] dagger +7 (agile, thrown 10 feet, versatile S); Damage 1d4+4 piercing
Lunge [one-action] Eleukas makes a Strike with a melee weapon, increasing the reach of the Strike by 5 feet.
Power Attack [two-actions] Eleukas puts his power behind a melee Strike, which counts as two attacks when calculating his multiple attack penalty. If the Strike hits, he deals an extra die of weapon damage.
Plot Hooks
Game Masters might consider the following plot hooks as a means of integrating Eleukas into any Pathfinder Second Edition game.
- Eleukas needs help recovering an escaped prisoner who has made threats on the lives of a local family
- The heroes must defeat a marauding creature that can only be permanently killed by acid damage.
- Eleukas falls victim to some charm or possession effect and the heroes must stop him without killing him.
- While the heroes are investigating strange happenings in Otari, Eleukas lends his aid as someone who can make introductions to helpful townspeople and perhaps even convince Captain Longsaddle to overlook well-intentioned misdemeanors.
Ron Lundeen
Developer
No-Prep Character: Eleukas
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
