Carrion, the Necromancer

Lord of Decay Carrion (a.k.a. The Necromancer)

The fallen Lord of Decay and Death.

Divine Domains

Dark Earth

Holy Books & Codes

The Ledger of Souls

Divine Symbols & Sigils

The Skull of Death

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Take the souls of man to his dark realm and force them into servitude.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Dead

Body Features

A skeleton of bleached bones.

Special abilities

Carrion exudes an aura of death that slowly kills anything and everything within a fifteen foot radius.

Apparel & Accessories

Carrion wears a black cloak to hide his grim visage.

Specialized Equipment

Carrion bears the Soulcleaver, a large reaping scythe.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Carrion was once loyal to his duty, ferrying the souls of the fallen to the light and dark realms, but when he saw how the Mortals hated him and his grisly image he grew angry. The only Elemental shunned by the humans he had helped to create, Carrion was quick to join forces with the Nameless One and bring about the Fall of Shadow.

Accomplishments & Achievements

The inventor of Necromancy and scourge of the Softwater Archipelago, Carrion's Undead Legion is feared across the Mortal Realm. Carrion is the only Elemental capable of maintaining an ethereal presence in the Mortal Realm without a host.

Failures & Embarrassments

Carrion is the only Elemental who cannot maintain a living host in the Mortal Realm and must become a Lich.

Intellectual Characteristics

Arguably the most straightforward of the Elementals

Morality & Philosophy

Carrion has stopped caring about morality and only believes in contracts.

Taboos

Carrion claims souls as slaves to serve in his undead army.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Carrion once desired to be accepted, but now he wants humanity to feel the underside of his boot. Revenge driven by spite.

Likes & Dislikes

Loathes music.

Virtues & Personality perks

Carrion is the most calm and collected of his brethren.

Vices & Personality flaws

It is beyond him to show mercy or feel empathy.

Hygiene

Carrion never allows his undead body to be anything less than immaculate.

Social

Speech

Carrion speaks through telepathy, having no vocal cords.

Wealth & Financial state

Carrion has amassed a fortune estimated to out-value the treasuries of all five kingdoms combined.

Divine Classification

Core Elemental

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Lord of Decay, The Grim Reaper.

Eyes

Hollow

Height

6'5"

Weight

30 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

"The strong will save themselves, the weak are mine."

Known Languages

Common

Ruled Locations

• The Catacombs of Restless Slumber

Fragment of Carrion

Large Core Elemental The Necromancer Lord , Lawful Evil

Armor Class 22

Hit Points 100

Speed 50ft Hover: 30ft Climb: 20ft

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STR

18 +4

DEX

18 +4

CON

30 +10

INT

30 +10

WIS

25 +7

CHA

14 +2

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Saving Throws Intelligence, Constitution

Skills Arcana +10, History +10, Intimidation +4, Persuasion +1

Damage Vulnerabilities Wind, Light, Chaos

Damage Resistances Ice, Fire, Dark, Order

Damage Immunities Water, Earth, Physical

Condition Immunities Cannot be affected by conditions

Senses Passive Perception: 30

Languages All of them

Challenge 30

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Description

A small fraction of Carrion's power, maintaining his presence in the Mortal Realm.

Flaws

Carrion is a proud being and will not tolerate disrespect of any kind.

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Spellcasting ability: Intelligence +10

At will:

Raise Undead

As a bonus action, Carrion can raise an undead warrior of up to level 10 from surrounding corpses.

Drain Life

Carrion drains 5d6 health from a target of his choice. Guaranteed hit.

Tear Soul

Carrion slashes through the air with his bony hand, dealing 5d12 Necrotic damage to his targets. Range, 80 feet.

1/day:

Dark Debt

Carrion unleashes a hoard Forsaken to do his bidding. Summons 2d8 Forsaken

Reap Soul

Carrion steals the soul of his target. To resist, pass a DC 30 Constitution Save

2/day:

Lich

When he dies, Carrion's soul reanimates his fallen corpse, bringing himself back up to full health.

3/day:

Mass Raise Undead

Carrion raises 2d6 undead warriors of up to level ten.

Carrion can perform 3 actions per turn.

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Actions

Scythe Slash. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft, one target. Hit: 10 slashing damage, 6d6 necrotic damage.
Clutching Fingers. Grapple Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. DC to escape: 15. Deals 4d6 bludgeoning damage per turn.

Reactions

Retribution. Carrion lashes out against whomever did the most damage to him this round with a Scythe Slash.

Legendary Actions

Bow Down

Carrion forces all beings in a 200 foot radius of level 20 and below to kneel, and drains 10 points of health from all of them. This health is added to his pool. To resist, pass a DC 25 Intelligence Save.

Possession

Carrion invades the mind of his target, forcing them into a contest of wills. (Intelligence contest) If he succeeds, the character becomes his thrall for the duration of the battle.

Lair Actions

Summon Legion

Carrion summons 10d10 Undead Warriors and one Death Knight. He can cast this spell up to 3 times.

The Catacombs of Unrest are an infinite pool of souls for the Dark Lord of Death.

Regional Effects

When in his realm, Carrion deals double damage, has advantage on all attack rolls, is immune to all damage except Light and Chaos, and regenerates 20 hp per turn.