A collection of allies and threats from across Tamriel

to use in your Elder Scrolls tabletop games.

 INTRODUCTION

T
errors of Tamriel continues its collection of
creatures from across the Elder Scrolls series.
As with the previous anthology, this book
doesn’t just provide threats to put against
the players, but presents interesting and important
characters from the world of Tamriel. These individual
can create memorable encounters, either as direct
enemies, momentary introductions, or as long lasting
allies.
A few things have changed in since last time, includ-
ing a name change to the project, which was a pretty
major change! Now known as Delvebound, the team
has grown with the inclusion of a few people who
helped a ton on Shadows Over Skyrim, the latest book
published at the time of writing this. You’ll notice that
the credits includes WanderingSwampBeast this time
around, who provided a ton of help creating most of
the stat blocks found in this book. They’ve even helped
create the next anthology!
This year’s collection starts with one of the most
memorable characters in the Elder Scrolls series, the
adoring fan, who can help or annoy (or likely both) the
player characters on their adventures. The rest of the
year focused closely on many of the memorable char-
acters from Skyrim, providing members from many of
the guilds and some of the most terrifying threats
Tamriel has ever seen.
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CONTENTS
Adoring Fan ................................................................. 4 Astrid ......................................................................... 22

Fa-Nuit-Hen ................................................................. 5 Cicero ........................................................................ 23

Aela the Huntress ........................................................ 7 Galmar Stone-Fist ...................................................... 25

Brynjolf........................................................................ 9 Ulfric Stormcloak ...................................................... 27

J’zargo ........................................................................ 11 Legate Rikke .............................................................. 28

Lord Harkon ...............................................................13 General Tulllius.......................................................... 30

Vampire Lord ..............................................................17 Paarthurnax ...............................................................31

Gargoyle .....................................................................18 Delphine .................................................................... 34

Serana.........................................................................19 Miraak ....................................................................... 37

Lydia ...........................................................................21 Alduin .........................................................................41

ON THE COVER
This year, Terror’s of Tamriel focused mostly on many
of the heroes and villains found in the Elder Scrolls V:
Skyrim. Because of this, the front cover was inspired by
some of the imagery we’ve seen associated with the
snowy, norther province.
A wolf’s head, taken from the symbol on ESO’s
Greymoor chapter represents the wolf of Solitude, the
animal associated with the capital city. The
surrounding shield is adorned with a Nordic pattern,
which was found on the Sovngarde crown crate, first
introduced during the events of Greymoor.

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 Adoring Fan
Medium Humanoid (any race), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 30 (4d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

ADORING FAN
"Can I carry your weapon? Shine your boots? Back rub,
perhaps? No? Well, I'll be around the arena grounds.
Shout if you need someone to cheer you on!"
—The Adoring Fan
Spending most of their time following around arena
combatants while they train or as they go about their
day-to-day business, adoring fans can be found at any
major arena, either on the general grounds or
watching the fight. Adoring fans come in all shapes
and sizes, ages and ancestries, but they all share one
thing in common: an unyielding adoration for the
champions of the arena.
Unrelenting Devotion. Adoring fans will do almost
anything for the one they serve. They will push
themselves to assist of their champion with an
unhealthy dedication, and with little understanding of
personal boundaries. While they mean well, they have
a reputation for being meddlesome to the point of
aggravation. Sometimes, these fans seem to have a
nearly supernatural ability to follow their champion,
even appearing to come back from the brink of death.
The Adoring Fan Sidekick
If one or more of the players is an accomplished
combatant in the arena, consider creating their very
own adoring fan as a sidekick companion. The
sidekick could follow the rules of an Expert
Sidekick, but a Spellcaster or Warrior could be used
to compliment the player character’s skills.
13 (+1) 16 (+3) 15 (+3) 8 (–1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0)
Saving Throws End +5, Per +2
Skills Perception +3, Performance +2, Persuasion +2
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Tamrielic
Challenge 1 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Unyielding Follower (1/Day). When the adoring fan is
reduced to 0 hit points, they are reduced to 1 hit point
instead and fall unconscious for 1 minute.
Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Imposing Jeer. The adoring fan utters a mocking jeer at a
creature within 30 feet that can see or hear them, pitting
the target against another creature of the adoring fan’s
choosing that is within 30 feet of the target. The target
must succeed on a DC 12 Personality saving throw or
have disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other
than the creature chosen by the adoring fan for the next
minute. The target can repeat this save at the end of each
of it’s turns, ending the effect on a success.
Bonus Actions
Unrelenting Assistance. The adoring fan can use the help
action.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that the adoring fan
can see hits them with an attack, they can halve the
attack’s damage against them.

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FA-NUIT-HEN
In common with the greater Princes, my realm
of Maelstrom and myself are indistinguishable—my pocket
reality is a projection of my mind, nature, and will.
Indeed, reality as personal manifestation is the norm in all
the highly-organized realms I have visited.
—Fa-Nuit-Hen
Demiprince of the Maelstrom, Fait-Nuit-Hen is master
fighter, a collector of martial styles, and a combat
connoisseur. A scion to Boethiah. Prince of Plots, Fait-
Nuit-Hen often adopts the stature of a Bosmer,
appearing convincingly mortal from a distance. He
favored this for the benefits of being both nimble and a
smaller target.
Maelstrom Arena. Created to resemble many aspects
of the mortal world, Fa-Nuit-Hen’s Maelstrom was
designed to be friendly enough for mortals to
experience the arenas without distorting their
mentalities. Dremora gather as spectators to watch
mortal challengers attempt to prove themselves in the
fragmented realm. Each arena is created by the Barons
Who Move Like This, Daedric beings that specialize in
their own form of mayhem.
Maelstrom is known as an Oblivous Vortex.
Fragments of creatia drift here from all across the
planes, providing a wide array of materials for the
Barons to work with when creating their arenas for the
demiprince.
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Prolific Associates. Fa-Nuit-Hen is a known friend or
ally to many important figures of Tamriel. He is a
friend and admirer of Morihaus, the First Breath of
Man, who he drank and played dice with. He fought
alongside Seht as they dueled the Hinged Ones while
the Baron Who Moves Like Heat Lightning overcharged
their null pistons until they cracked and burst. He met
Vivec in their youth, teaching them fighting styles and
leaving an impression. These associations may make
Fa-Nuit-Hen the most prolific Daedra on Nirn.
FLAME MONARCH’S HELM
Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement)
Some claim this helmet was worn by the
Daedric demiprince Fa-Nuit-Hen when he
visited Infernace, home of the Flame Atronachs,
but others insist this is only conjecture.
While wearing this helm, you
have immunity to fire damage,
and you have advantage on
saving throws against spells
and other magical effects.
Additionally, you gain
resistance to all damage
when your hit points are
below half.
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Fa-Nuit-Hen
Medium Fiend (Daedra), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 18 (Leather armor) Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Hit Points 209 (22d8 + 110) one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage, or 17 (2d10 +
Speed 40 ft. 6) slashing damage when used with two hands.

Multiplier of Motions (Recharge 5-6). Fa-Nuit-Hen instantly

STR AGI END INT WIL PER
22 (+6) 25 (+7) 20 (+5) 18 (+4) 24 (+7) 20 (+5)
Saving Throws Strength 13, +Agility +14, Endurance +12
Skills Acrobatics +14, Athletics +13, Insight +14,
Perception +14
Damage Resistance poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities fire
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses passive Perception 24
Languages all
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Special Equipment. Fa-Nuit-Hen wears the Flame
Monarch’s Crown. Some features are accounted in his
statistics. Additionally, while below 100 hit points, Fa-
Nuit-Hen has resistance to all damage.
Boethiah’s Blessing. A melee weapon deals one extra die of
its damage when Fa-Nuit-Hen hits with it (included in the
attack).
Daedric Precision. Once on each of his turns, when Fa-
Nuit-Hen hits a creature with a weapon attack, he can
reroll one of the attacks damage dice, and must use that
new roll.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fa-Nuit-Hen fails a saving
throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Fa-Nuit-Hen has advantage on saving
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Mulitattack. Fa-Nuit-Hen makes three attacks with his
longsword. If an attack hits, he can make a flourish with
his blade and can cause the attack to create an additional
effect of his choice or at random (each effect can be used
only once per Multiattack):
1. Until the start of their next turn, the target has
disadvantage on all attack rolls.
2. The target takes an additional 1d8 damage.
3. Fa-Nuit-Hen has advantage on the next attack roll he
makes before the end of this turn.
makes 6 longsword attacks. The attacks can be made at
multiple targets within 10 feet of him, but a single
creature can only be targeted a total of three times. Fa-
Nuit-Hen makes a separate attack roll for each attack.
Bonus Actions
Daedric Step. Fa-Nuit-Hen magically teleports up to 60
feet to an unoccupied space he can see. He can then
flourish his blade to create an additional effect of his
choice or at random:
1. A creature within 30 feet of Fa-Nuit-Hen must succeed
on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be disarmed. The
target drops an object they are holding and it is moved
to a space within 15 feet of Fa-Nuit-Hen of his choosing.
2. A creature within 10 feet of Fa-Nuit-Hen must succeed
on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked back
10 feet and fall prone.
3. A creature within 10 feet of Fa-Nuit-Hen must succeed
on a DC 20 Endurance saving throw or their speed is
reduced to 10 feet, and they can’t take reactions or
bonus actions until end of their next turn.
Reactions
Deflect Attack. Fa-Nuit-Hen adds 5 to his AC against one
weapon attack that would hit him. To do so, he must see
the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Legendary Actions
Fa-Nuit-Hen can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
the options below. Only one legendary action can be used
at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.
Fa-Nuit-Hen regains spent legendary actions at the start
of his turn.
Longsword. Fa-Nuit-Hen makes one longsword attack.
Moves Like This. Fa-Nuit-Hen moves up to twice his
speed. Opportunity attacks made against him while
moving this way are made with disadvantage.
Reactive Stance. If Fa-Nuit-Hen has taken a reaction this
round, he can take another reaction before the start of
his next turn.

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AELA THE HUNTRESS
My mother was a Companion. And her mother. And all the
women in my family, back to Hrotti Blackblade. I fight to
honor her and all my Shield-Sisters through time.
—Aela the Huntress
As a proven warrior and exceptional hunter, Aela is
part of the Circle, the high ranking members of the
Companions. She is headstrong and devoted to both
her guild-mates and the Great Wolf, Hircine. As a
Shield-Sister of the Companions, Aela fights with
honor, and solves problems for the community, if the
coin is good enough.
Circle of Companions. Every member of the
Companions that has been brought into the Circle
carries a closely guarded secret, and Aela is no
different. As part of her role, Aela keeps a watchful eye
for promising hopefuls that join the order or warriors.
When a member has shown they can hunt alongside
Aela and the others of the Circle, she prepares them for
the next step. Through a ritual to the Huntsman, a
fountain is filled with the blood of the beast for the
newest aspirant to drink from, transforming them into
a werewolf.
Blessings and Curses. By the early 4th era, the
Companions were nearly 500 years old, but the
beastblood had only been a part of their story for a few
hundred. The change occurred when one of the
Harbingers of Ysgramor, Terryg, made a deal with the
witches of the Glenmoril Coven. If the Companions
would hunt in the name of Hircine, they would be
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granted great power. Not believing the change would
be permanent, Terryg accepted the offer, changing the
path of the Companions for generations to come.
Many Harbingers have seen the change as a curse to
be cured. As the change affects not just the body, but
also the spirit. When a werewolf dies, they are claimed
by Hircine for his Hunting Grounds, where they can
chase prey with their master for eternity. This can be
seen as a paradise for some, but for Nords with other
devotions, being barred from Sovngarde is the greatest
bane of the curse.
Some members of the Circle, including Aela, view the
gift of beastblood as a blessing, and have resorted to
continuing the tradition in secret. By viewing the
transformation favorably, Aela embraces the change to
become strong in the way of the beast. With the
heightened strength and senses bestowed upon them
by the Great Wolf, Aela and her Shield-Brothers and
Sisters can use their supernatural vigor to save Skyrim
from any threats and fight back against enemies of
their kind.
Warrior of Honor. Aela is a true warrior and
passionate hunter. She takes it upon herself to ensure
her guild-mates keep themselves in peak shape,
training those she sees as worthy of her
time. When threats to her and the other
moon-born arise, she fights back with
honor, not vengeance. As with
many Nord fighters, she believes
that each day should be faced with
fighting and glory, only earning your
right to live by clawing for every breath.
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Aela the Huntress
Medium Humanoid (Nord, Shapechanger), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 16 (hide) in humanoid form, 16 (natural reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage. If
armor) in hybrid form. the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 13
Hit Points 156 (24d8 + 48) Endurance saving throw or be cursed with werewolf
Speed 30 ft. (40 ft. In hybrid form) lycanthropy.

Claws (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit,

STR AGI END INT WIL PER
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
16 (+3) 19 (+4) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 13 (+1)
Dagger (Humanoid Form Only). Melee or Ranged Weapon
Saving Throws Agility +7, Endurance +5 Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +7, Survival +5 target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Damage Resistances Cold
Longbow (Humanoid Form Only). Ranged Weapon
Senses passive Perception 15
Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one creature. Hit: 8
Languages Tamrielic, Nordic
(1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Battlecry (1/Day). One creature within 60 feet of Aela
Shapechanger. Aela can use her action to polymorph into must succeed on a DC 13 Willpower saving throw or be
a wolf-humanoid hybrid, or back into her true form, frightened for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the
which is Humanoid. Her statistics, other than her AC, are saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the
the same in each form. Any equipment she is wearing or effect on itself on a success.
carrying melds into its new form, but is dropped within 5
feet of it if it dies.
Bonus Actions
Fleet of Foot. Aela uses the Dash action.
Enchanted Claws. The werewolf’s claw attacks are
considered magical Reactions
Keen Hearing and Smell. Aela has advantage on Wisdom Stand Against the Tide. When a creature misses Aela with
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. a melee attack, she can use her reaction to force that
creature to repeat the same attack against another
Heroic Resistance (1/Day). If Aela fails a saving throw, she
creature.
can choose to succeed instead.
Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Aela can see hits
Regeneration. Aela regains 10 hit points at the start of her
her with an attack, she can halve the attack’s damage
turn. If she takes damage from a silvered weapon or a
against her.
spell, this trait doesn't function at the start of her next
turn. Aela dies only if she starts her turn with 0 hit points Heroic Actions
and doesn't regenerate.
Aela can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the options
Actions below. Only one heroic action can be used at a time and
only at the end of another creature’s turn. Aela regains
Mulitattack. Aela makes three attacks: one with her bite
spent heroic actions at the start of her turn.
and two with its claws in hybrid form, or three weapon
attacks in humanoid form. Attack. Aela makes one claw or weapon attack.
Swift Cover. Aela moves up to her speed and then takes
Bite (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, the Hide action.

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BRYNJOLF
Wealth is my business. Help me out and I can add to
yours. Would you like a taste? There's plenty of gold out
there for the taking... if you're up to the challenge.
—Brynjolf
Always watching over the markets in Riften, Brynjolf
keeps an eye out for prospective new members of the
Thieves Guild. The tall Nord with auburn hair and
bright eyes sees everything that happens in his city and
is prepared to do what it takes to keep his guild
profitable and safe.
Watchful Eyes. Dressed in fine clothing, Brynjolf
confidently takes on the role of a prestigious vendor.
He spends most of his time in the Riften market,
selling uncommon wares while listening and watching
to everything that’s going on. He has an ear for people
light on coin, and an eye for noticing people carrying
what doesn’t belong to them. He has a knack for
quickly sizing people up. By watching how they walk or
what they’re wearing, he can easily see who might be
out of place.
He uses this uncanny perception to recruit for the
Thieves Guild. Checking out those who seem to have a
predilection for crime and then testing their
willingness by proposing small jobs. Perhaps pick-
pocketing the locals, planting evidence on the
innocent, or both.
Protection of the Black-Briars. Brynjolf’s brazenness
with recruitment is thanks to the protection of Maven
Black-Briar, the de-facto leader of the south-eastern
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city. While the Jarl of Riften might claim the proper
title of control, Maven’s familial ties and tight
connections with both the Thieves Guild and the Dark
Brotherhood provides her with enough leverage and
influence to have the loyalty of most of city.
Brynjolf benefits from this relationship by always
having work, and by having one of the most prominent
families keeping him out of prison, at least from any
extended stays.
The Ragged Flagon. Deep within the ratway, a system
of sometimes dangerous underground tunnels, is the
headquarters of the Thieves Guild: the Ragged Flagon.
The old cistern is Brynjolf’s favorite place to spend his
time, when he’s not keeping an eye on the streets or
eavesdropping on conversations in the Bee and Barb.
AMULET OF ARTICULATION
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
While you wear this magical necklace, you gain a +1
bonus to AC. Additionally, you can add half your
proficiency bonus to any skill check you make that
relies on Personality. You can add this bonus even if
you are already proficient in the skill.
The amulet has 3 charges and regains 1d3 charges
daily at dawn. While wearing the amulet, you can use
an action to expend 1 of its charges to cast charm
person from it using your spell save DC.
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Brynjolf
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 16 (leather, amulet of articulation) Bonus Action
Hit Points 130 (20d8 + 40)
Fast Hands. Brynjolf makes an Agility (Sleight of Hand)
Speed 35 ft.
check, uses his thieves' tools to disarm a trap or open a
lock, or takes the Use an Object action.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
15 (+2) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) Watchful Eye. Brynjolf can make an Intelligence
(Investigation) or Willpower (Perception) check on each
Saving Throws Strength +5, Agility +7 of his turns. Additionally, he can make a Willpower
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +5, Persuasion +7, Stealth +7 (Insight) check against a creature he can see contested by
Senses passive Perception 15 the target’s Personality (Deception) check. On a success,
Languages Tamrielic, Nordic Brynjolf can use his Sneak Attack against that target, even
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 if he doesn’t have advantage on the attack roll, but not if
he has disadvantage on it. This benefits lasts for 1 minute
Special Equipment. Brynjolf wears an amulet of or until he successfully uses this feature against a
articulation (accounted for in his statistics). different target.
Evasion. If Brynjolf is subjected to an effect that allows Reactions
him to make an Agility saving throw to take only half
damage, he instead takes no damage if he succeeds on Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Brynjolf can see
the saving throw, and only half damage if he fails. hits him with an attack, he can use his reaction to halve
the attack’s damage against him.
Heroic Resistance (1/Day). If Brynjolf fails a saving throw,
he can choose to succeed instead. Heroic Actions
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Brynjolf deals an extra 7 (2d6) Brynjolf can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the
damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.
within 5 feet of an ally of his that isn't incapacitated and Brynjolf regains spent heroic actions at the start of his
Brynjolf doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll. turn.

Actions Attack. Brynjolf makes one weapon attack.

Slippery Escape. Brynjolf takes the Disengage action and
Multiattack. Brynjolf makes three attack with his
shortsword, or two attacks with his shortbow.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+ 4) piercing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 80/320
ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
can move up to his speed. As part of this action, he
tosses an object, such as sand or a bottle, at a creature
within 5 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC
13 Agility saving throw or the creature has disadvantage
on the next attack roll or Agility saving throw it makes
before the end its next turn.

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J’ZARGO
There is much for J’zargo to be sure of. There is skill in
magic, there is charm, and there is a strong will. J’zargo
will be successful, of this there is no doubt.
—J’zargo
Proud and confident, J’zargo the Khajiiti sorcerer is a
student at the College of Winterhold in Skyrim.
Standing tall with self-assurance, J’zargo has an air
about him that borders on arrogance. The Cathay
Khajiit has grey and white fur with black markings and
prefers to wear his mages robes, to display his
accomplishments to all who see him.
Strong-minded Student. Though he finds the cold
snow of the northern province unbearable compared
to the warm sands of his homeland in Elsweyr, J’zargo
prefers the actual teachings the College provides.
Frustrated by the secrecy and concealment of magical
knowledge that the Synod and College of Whispers
have turned into a political stalemate instead of actual
education, J’zargo opted to travel to the frigid city of
Winterhold. Here the Khajiit student can study and
experiment unhindered.
At the college, he focuses on his studies, preferring
not to be disturbed without good reason. He is a
skilled scribe, creating magical scrolls of his own
personal invention. As any proper scholar, J’zargo
welcomes feedback and critique, handing out his
unique spells to other students for additional research.
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Patient Ambition. J’zargo is quick to tell tales of his
own successes, while downplaying—or even outright
ignoring—the accomplishments of others. During
practical evaluations of his own skills, he is not against
asking for help when needed, though such a task can
be difficult for him to admit. He truly and wholly
believes in his ability, causing him to be reckless with
his trials.
As a Khajiit, J’zargo believes he has something to
prove as a practitioner of the arcane arts, which acts
as an additional push to his persistent drive for
personal perfection. Though he still has much to learn,
he is determined to one day become Arch-Mage of the
college.
J’ZARGO’S SPELL SCROLLS
Always honing his craft, J’zargo scribes numerous spell
scrolls, each an experiment in their own right. Every
week or so, J’zargo creates 1d4 spell scrolls, which he
gladly hands out to collegues and classmates, with the
expecation that constructive criticism will be provided
in return.
To find out what type of spell scrolls J’zargo has each
week, roll a two d6’s and consult the J’zargo’s
Experimental Scrolls table. The first d6 determines the
type of spell that has been insciribed on the scroll, as
shown on the Scroll of column, and the second d6
determines what additional effect the scroll has, as
shown on the Mishap column.
J’zargo’s Experimental Scrolls
d6 Scroll of … Mishap
1 enlarge The spellcaster gains the effect of
the chameleon spell for 1 hour.
2 fireball Each creature within 10 feet of the
spellcaster stinks of sulphur for 1
hour.
3 invisibility The spellcaster turns blue for 8
hours.
4 levitate The spellcaster gains the effects of
the detect life spell for 1 hour.
5 lightning The spellcaster’s clothing and
bolt equipment disappears and reappears
in a free space within 15 feet.
6 sleep The spellcaster gains the reduce
effects from the enlarge / reduce
spell.
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J’zargo
Medium Humanoid (Khajiit), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 11 (14 with mage armor)
Hit Points 154 (28d8 + 28)
Speed 35 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
10 (+0) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws Agi +4, Wil +7, Per +6
Skills Arcana +6, History +6, Intimidation +6, Perception +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13,
Languages Tamrielic, Nordic, Ta’agra
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Feline Agility. When J’zargo moves on his turn in combat,
he can double his speed until the end of his turn. Once he
uses this ability, J’zargo can’t use it again until he moves
0 feet on one of his turns.
Heroic Resistance (1/Day). If J’zargo fails a saving throw,
he can choose to succeed instead.
Power Overwhelming (1/Day). J’zargo can expend 6
magicka points to cast one spell he knows at 4th level.
Spellcasting. J’zargo is a 6th level spellcaster. His
spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 15, +7 to
hit with spell attacks). J’zargo has the following sorcerer
spells prepared and has 40 magicka points:
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, prestidigitation,
shocking grasp, sparks
1st level (2 magicka): burning hands, detect magic, mage
armor*, shield
2nd level (3 magicka): enhance ability, hold person, knock
3rd level (5 magicka): counterspell, lightning bolt
* J’zargo casts this spell on himself before combat.
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 2 (1d4) slashing damage.
Sparks (Cantrip). Sparks release from J’zargo’s hands in a
15-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line
must succeed on a DC 15 Agility saving throw or take 9
(2d8) lightning damage and their magicka points are
reduce by 2, if they have any.
Reactions
Counterspell (3rd-level Spell; 5 magicka). When J’zargo sees
a creature casting a spell of 3rd level or lower within 60
feet of him, its spell fails and has no effect. If the creature
is casting a spell of 4th level or higher, J’zargo must make
a Willpower attribute check (+4). The DC equals 10 + the
spell’s level. On a success, the creature’s spell fails and
has no effect.
Shield (1st-level Spell; 2 magicka). When J’zargo is hit by an
attack or targeted by the magic missile spell, he gains a
+5 bonus to AC until the start of his next turn, including
against the triggering attack, and takes no damage from
magic missile.
Heroic Actions
J’zargo can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the
options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.
J’zargo regains spent heroic actions at the start of his turn.
Cantrip. J’zargo casts one of his cantrips.
Equilibrium. J’zargo expends 6 hit dice and regains 13
magicka points.

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LORD HARKON
With my guidance you will become a deadly instrument,
striking terror in the hearts of mortals wherever you
tread. Now, listen to my words and do as I instruct. The
true power of the ancient blood is found in the form of the
Vampire Lord.
– Lord Harkon
Head of the Volkihar clan of vampires, Lord Harkon is a
tenacious and relentless leader. In life, Harkon was a
cruel king of a vast realm within Skyrim. As a ruler, he
was known to be heavy-handed and merciless,
oppressing his own people in every attempt to gain his
own influence and power. In time, Harkon feared
losing all he gained by the inevitabilities of mortal life.
He fervently sought the dark arts to find a way to
prevent his entire family's death.
Vampiric Ambitions. Making a pact with Molag Bal,
Lord Harkon sealed the fate of his entire family. By
sacrificing a thousand innocents as tribute to the
Daedric Prince, he guaranteed a new legacy as pure-
blooded vampires and forging the Volkihar clan, the
most powerful vampires in all of Skyrim.
After initially cheating death by becoming a vampire,
Lord Harkon quickly grew impatient with the
limitations of his new form. Over the next few decades,
the immortal king continued his search, hoping to find
a way to walk the land without fear of the sun. Soon,
Lord Harkon would come across a long lost prophecy.
Tyranny of the Sun. In the First Era, Arch-Curate
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Vyrthur of the Chantry of Auri-El wrote about a
prophecy where twilight would fall and blood would
spill. Recorded across three separate Elder Scrolls, the
prophecy was a revenge story created by Vyrthur after
becoming afflicted by vampirism, feeling betrayed by
his god. The writings foretold of a time when the sun
would be blotted out from the sky, plunging the world
into eternal darkness. By blocking out the sun, Nirn’s
connection with Aetherius would be sundered. Vyrthur
had devised a way to corrupt Auriel’s Bow, and by
using it to fire an arrow coated with the blood of a
Daughter of Coldharbour into the sun, the world
would plummet into darkness.
Familial Ambition. Lord Harkon was not the only
pure-blooded Volkihar vampire hoping to leverage their
new-found abilities. Valerica, Harkon’s wife, Queen of
the clan, had a similar expectation and ambition.
Seeking power in her own right, Valerica sought to
stifle her husband's plans for domination by hiding
their daughter, Serana, and one of the Elder Scrolls he
had collected in Dimhollow Crypt. She then took a
second scroll and hid herself in the Oblivion plane of
trapped souls: the Soul Cairn.
By keeping herself and Serana hidden from Lord
Harkon, she prevented him from learning the exact
secrets hidden within the scrolls, and stopped him
from being able to use their blood as part of the ritual
to enact the Tyranny of the Sun.
Undead Nature. Lord Harkon doesn’t require air or
food.
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 CONJURE GARGOYLE
3rd-level conjuration
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You summon a gargoyle from the daedric realm of
Coldharbour which appears in an unoccupied space
that you can see within range. The gargoyle disappears
when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
The gargoyle is friendly to you and your companions.
Roll initiative for the gargoyle, which has its own turn.
It obeys any verbal command that you issue to it (no
action required by you). If you don't issue any
commands to it, it defends itself from hostile
creatures, but otherwise takes no actions.
LORD HARKON’S LAIR
On an isolated island beyond the northern mists of the
Sea of Ghosts, Lord Harkon’s castle has stood since
perhaps the Merethic Era. The castle has served as a
home for Harkon for several eras, through both his
mortal and immortal life.
The castle itself is an ancient stronghold that existed
for even before Lord Harkon claimed it as his own. To
reach the sprawling fortress is nearly impossible, as
the island itself remains hidden by frozen mists in the
dangerous sea. If the shores are breached, the frigid
island still needs to be navigated through the
crumbling rock and frozen wastes. Skeleton armies and
gargoyles guard the docks, entrances, and undercroft.
Inside, starving death hounds and feral vampires serve
as an intermediary defense system. Diseased traps,
sharpened stakes, flooded areas, and even frostbite
spiders make it nearly impossible for any tresspasser to
make it into the inner keep of the castle. Lord Harkon,
when encountered in his lair, has a challenge rating of
24 (62,000 XP).
LAIR ACTIONS
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Harkon
takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects;
Harkon can't use the same effect two rounds in a row:
◈ Harkon forms a shield of blood and darkness
around him, reducing his speed to 0 and giving him
immunity to all damage except fire and radiant
until the shield breaks. He regains 13 (3d8) hit
points, and at the start of his turn the shield
breaks and he regains 22 (5d8) hit points. If Harkon
takes fire or radiant damage, or is exposed to
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DETECT LIFE
2nd-level mysticism (ritual)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
You connect with the Aetherial energy and gain sight
that reveals living creatures. For the duration, any
living creature within 30 feet of you has a faint
shimmering aura surrounding it. The spell penetrates
most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1
inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of
wood or dirt. Constructs, elementals, and undead are
not affected by this spell.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell at 3rd level
or higher, the distance you can view this aura is
increased by 15 feet for each level above 2nd.
sunlight, the shield breaks early and he does not
regain any hit points. If Harkon is within 15 feet of
an altar to Molag Bal, he regains 13 (3d8) extra hit
points when the shield breaks.
◈ All vampires in the lair can pinpoint the location of
each living creature within 120 feet of it until
initiative count 20 on the next round.
◈ All undead within Harkon’s lair have advantage on
saving throws against features that turn undead,
Harkon becomes immune to these effects, and all
vampires ignore their vampiric weakness until
initiative count 20 on the next round.
REGIONAL EFFECTS
The region surrounding Lord Harkon's lair is warped by
his unnatural presence, creating any of the following
effects:
◈ Bone Hawks appear within a mile of his lair.
◈ The sky is noticeably darker and the sun's light is
significantly colder within a mile of the lair.
◈ All creatures within 500 feet of the lair except
undead have disadvantage in saving throws against
being charmed and against bleeding.
If Lord Harkon is killed, these effects end after 2d6
days.
Fighting Lord Harkon is a difficult encounter that
causes him to shift forms. An encounter with him is
the equivalent of taking on two CR 23 creatures in one
encounter. Award a party 100,000 XP for defeating Lord
Harkon after he uses his Volkihar Bloodfather. If he is
encountered in his lair, he is the equivalent of taking
on two CR 24 creatures (124,000 XP).
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Lord Harkon
Medium Undead (Shapechanger), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 212 (25d8 + 100)
Speed 40 ft. (fly 30 ft. (hover) in Vampire Lord form)
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
22 (+6) 18 (+4) 19 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 20 (+5)
Saving Throws Agi +11, End +11, Wil +9, Per +12
Skills History +16, Perception +9, Stealth +18
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage Immunities cold, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 19,
Languages Falmeris, Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Shapechanger. If Harkon isn't in sunlight, he can use his
action to polymorph into his Vampire Lord form or a
Medium cloud of mist, or back into his true form.
While in Vampire Lord form, Harkon knows the
location of all creatures within 60 feet of him. His
statistics, other than speed, are unchanged. Anything he
is wearing transforms with him, but nothing he is
carrying does. He reverts to his true form if he dies.
While in mist form, Harkon can't take any other
actions, speak, or manipulate objects. He is weightless,
has a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a
hostile creature's space and stop there. In addition, if air
can pass through a space, the mist can do so without
squeezing, and he can't pass through water. He has
advantage on Strength, Agility, and Endurance saving
throws, and he is immune to all damage except fire and
radiant.
Innate Spellcasting. Harkon’s innate spellcasting ability is
Personality (spell save DC 20). He can innately cast the
following spells, requiring no material components:
2/day each: animate dead, charm person, conjure gargoyle,
detect life, fear, hold monster, invisibility (self only)
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If Harkon fails a saving
throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Harkon has advantage on saving
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Night Cloak (Vampire Lord form only). At the start of each
of Harkon’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of him
takes 4 (1d8) piercing damage, Harkon regains hit points
equal to the damage dealt.
Special Equipment. Harkon wields Harkon’s Sword
(accounted for in his statistics).
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Turn Resistance. Harkon has advantage on saving throws
against any effect that turns undead.
Vampire Weaknesses. If Harkon takes at least 30 fire
damage on a turn he can’t reduce a creature’s maximum
hit points with his bite or regain hit points until the end
of his next turn. While in sunlight, Harkon cannot regain
hit points, and has disadvantage on attack rolls and
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Volkihar Bloodfather (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Short
or Long Rest). If Harkon is reduced to 0 hit points, he
doesn’t die or fall unconscious. Instead, he regains 180 hit
points. In addition, he transforms into his Vampire Lord
form if he isn’t already in that form, and all allied
creatures within 20 feet of him gain 3d6 temporary hit
points at the start of each of his turns if he is not in
direct sunlight.
Actions
Multiattack. Harkon makes three attacks, only one of
which can be a bite attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by Harkon,
incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 13 (2d6+6) piercing
damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage, or 17 (5d6) while
in Vampire Lord form. The target's hit point maximum is
reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage
taken, and Harkon regains hit points equal to that
amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a
long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point
maximum to 0. If the target is a humanoid, it must
succeed on a DC 19 Endurance saving throw or be cursed
with vampirism. If the target has at least half of its
maximum hit points remaining and is willing, Harkon can
choose to curse the creature with a form of vampirism
that turns them into a Vampire Lord.
Harkon’s Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5
ft. one target. Hit: 12 (2d4+7) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6)
necrotic damage, or 12 (1d10+7) slashing damage plus 3
(1d6) necrotic damage if used with two hands. If the
target is a creature, Harkon regains an amount of hit
points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.
Talons (Vampire Lord form only). Melee Weapon Attack: +13
to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 19 (3d8+6) slashing
damage. Instead of dealing damage, Harkon can grapple
the target (escape DC 21).
Vampiric Drain. Harkon hurls a blast of blood magic at a
point he can see within 30 feet of him. Each creature in a
10-foot radius sphere centered on that point must
succeed on a DC 20 Endurance saving throw or take 13
(3d8) necrotic damage, and Harkon regains hit points
equal to the damage dealt.
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Legendary Actions
Harkon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
options below. Only one legendary action can be used at
a time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
Harkon regains spent legendary actions at the start of his
turn.
Attack. Harkon makes one talons attack, one attack with
Harkon’s Sword, or uses his Vampiric Drain.
Bat Swarm. Harkon turns himself into a swarm of bats,
moves up to 50 feet, and reverts to his previous form.
While in its bat swarm form, Harkon is immune to all
damage, and he can't be grappled, petrified, knocked
prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried
by Harkon remains in his possession.
Vampiric Grip (costs 2 actions). Harkon targets one
creature he can see within 20 feet of him. The target
must succeed on a DC 20 Endurance saving throw or take
22 (5d8) necrotic damage, and the creature moves 20 feet
closer to Harkon and is grappled (escape DC 20). Until
this grapple ends, the target is restrained.
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HARKON’S SWORD
Weapon (katana), rare, (requires attunement)
This katana is wielded in battle by the vampire Lord
Harkon, and its hilt is adorned with symbols of Molag
Bal. When attuned to this item, you gain a +1 bonus to
attack and damage rolls made with it, and it deals an
additional 1d6 necrotic damage on a hit. If you are a
vampire, you regain hit points equal to the necrotic
damage dealt, and you can make an additional attack
with this weapon as a bonus action if you hit a
creature with it on your turn.
Mythic Actions
If Harkon's mythic trait is active, he can use the options
below as legendary actions for 1 hour after using Volkihar
Bloodfather.
Blood Spears. Harkon hurls spears of blood at two
creatures within 60 feet of him. Each creature must make
a DC 20 Agility saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) necrotic
damage on a failed save, and half as much on a success.
Poisoned Claws. Harkon makes two attacks with his
talons. Each attack deals an additional 9 (2d8) poison
damage.
Servants of the Dead (costs 2 actions). Up to five
skeletons or zombies appear in unoccupied spaces within
30 feet of Harkon and remain until destroyed. Undead
summoned in this way have 20 temporary hit points and
have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls. The undead
roll initiative and act on the next available turn. Harkon
can have up to five undead summoned by this ability at a
time.
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Vampire Lord
Medium Undead (Shapechanger), typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68)
Speed 40 ft. (fly 30 ft. (hover) in Vampire Lord form)
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
21 (+5) 18 (+4) 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 20 (+5)
Saving Throws Agi +9, End +9, Wil +7
Skills Athletics +10, Perception +7, Stealth +15
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17,
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Shapechanger. If the vampire isn't in sunlight, it can use
its action to polymorph into its vampire lord form or a
Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form.
While in Vampire Lord form, the vampire knows the
location of all creatures within 60 feet of it. Its statistics
are unchanged. Anything it is wearing transforms with it,
but nothing it is carrying does. It reverts to its true form
if it dies.
While in mist form, the vampire can't take any actions,
speak, or manipulate objects. It is weightless, has a flying
speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile
creature's space and stop there. In addition, if air can
pass through a space, the mist can do so without
squeezing, and it can't pass through water. It has
advantage on Strength, Agility, and Endurance saving
throws, and it is immune to all damage except fire,
radiant and the damage it takes from sunlight.
Innate Spellcasting. The vampire's innate spellcasting
ability is Personality (spell save DC 19). It can innately
cast the following spells, requiring no material
components:
2/day each: animate dead, charm person, conjure gargoyle,
detect life, fear, hold monster, invisibility (self only)
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If the vampire fails a saving
throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Night Cloak (Vampire Lord form only). At the start of each
of the vampire's turns, each creature within 5 feet of it
takes 4 (1d8) piercing damage, the vampire regains hit
points equal to the damage dealt.
Turn Resistance. The vampire has advantage on saving
throws against any effect that turns undead.
Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 25 fire
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit
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points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on
attack rolls and ability checks.
Actions
Multiattack. The vampire makes three attacks, only one
of which can be a bite attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the
vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5)
piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) necrotic damage. The
target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire
regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction
lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if
this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. If the
target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 17
Endurance saving throw or be cursed with vampirism.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage. Instead of
dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target
(escape DC 18).
Vampiric Drain. The vampire hurls a blast of blood magic
at a point it can see within 30 feet of it. Each creature in
a 10-foot radius sphere centered on that point must
succeed on a DC 18 Endurance saving throw or take 10
(3d6) necrotic damage, the vampire regains hit points
equal to half the damage dealt.
Legendary Actions
The vampire can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
the options below. Only one legendary action option can
be used at a time and only at the end of another
creature's turn. The vampire regains spent legendary
actions at the start of its turn.
Attack. The vampire makes one attack with its talons, or
uses its Vampiric Drain.
Bat Swarm. The vampire turns into a swarm of bats,
moves up to 50 feet, and reverts to its previous form.
While in its bat swarm form, the vampire is immune to
all damage, and can't be grappled, petrified, knocked
prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried
by the vampire remain in its possession.
Vampiric Grip (costs 2 actions). The vampire targets one
creature it can see within 20 feet of it. The target must
succeed on a DC 19 Endurance saving throw or take 22
(5d8) necrotic damage, move 20 feet closer to the
vampire and be grappled, (escape DC 18). Until this
grapple ends, the target is restrained.
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 GARGOYLE
Animated by skilled mages and conjurers, these
magical statues are typically used as the defenders of
treasures or special locations. While gargoyles could be
carved into any conceivable shape, they are typically
winged, bi-pedal forms with monstrous faces and
deadly claws. A gargoyle is often shaped with features
preferred by their creator, with Khajiiti gargoyles
having more feline faces, and vampire lords creating
them with similar vestigial wings and turned-up noses.
Animated Stone. The exact magic used to create these Gargoyle
stone golems varies by the mage that crafts them. Medium Construct, typically Chaotic Evil
Some are animated simply animated stone, others are Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
given life from daedric souls. Vampire lords are capable Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
of using their foul blood magic to summon gargoyles Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
to fight by their side. However they are created, this
magic is relatively common, and gargoyles have been STR AGI END INT WIL PER
used across many eras, dating all the way back to the 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 16 (+3) 6 (–2) 11 (+0) 7 (–2)
Ayleids.
Veiled Dangers. Hidden among the architecture and Skills Perception +2
stonework of many castles and keeps, gargoyles blend Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
in with their surroundings and patiently wait to attack from nonmagical attacks
any intruders. Often placed next to non-living statues, Damage Immunities poison
gargoyles are capable of keeping entirely still until the Condition Immunities exhaustion, petrified, poisoned
moment they burst from their frozen stations to attack Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
the unwary. Languages understands the languages of its creator but
can’t speak
Using the features they have been created with, the Challenge 2 (450 XP)
gargoyles put the incredible weight of their stone
bodies into each blow. They are most commonly
False Appearance. While the gargoyle remains motionless,
carved with fearsome claws, but also make use of
it is indistinguishable from an inanimate statue.
horns, powerful jaws, and sometimes even weapons.
Regardless of their design, their dark magic that fuels Charge. If the gargoyle moves at least 20 ft. straight
ferocious attacks have the ability to funnel the health toward a target and then hits it with a claw attack on the
from their foes. same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) slashing
Persistent Protectors. The magic that animates a damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a
gargoyle is often unending, lasting through the eras. DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Even long after their creators have passed, the living
Actions
statues continue to protect the position they’ve been
sworn to. Preferred by vampires and Multiattack. The gargoyle makes two attacks: one with its
bite and one with its claws.
Grisly Treasure. Though a gargoyle is understood to
simply be animated stone, their tongue is strangely Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
valuable to capable alchemists. By grinding this target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
ineffective organ, it can be mixed into a potion that
can cure petrification. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4)
Unusual Nature. A gargoyle doesn’t require air, food, necrotic damage, the gargoyle regains hit points equal to
drink, or sleep. the necrotic damage dealt.

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SERANA
This isn't that watered down child's power that you
simply contract from another vampire. We're pureblood
creations of original vampires. We earned this.
– Serana
Though her youthful appearance may be misleading,
Serana is over a thousand years old. After becoming a
Daughter of Coldharbour, she spent her time with her
estranged family in Castle Volkihar, before being locked
away in Dimhollow Crypt. She keeps a neat and clean
appearance, worthy of a vampire princess, and is slow
to trust. Her defensive nature stems from her unusual
upbringing, preventing people from getting too close
to her, but once a genuine connection is made, her
loyalty is fierce.
Familial Ambition. Serana’s family were monarchs
over a large realm within Skyrim. Both her father and
mother sought ways to increase their power and
influence, eventually finding what they were looking
for in the hands of Molag Bal, Daedric Prince of
domination and enslavement. The transformation was
cruel and unpleasant, but the family became pureblood
vampires. As leaders of the Volkihar clan, the three
vampires honed their powers for centuries, but
sometimes power is just not enough.
Estranged Parents. Harkon, Serana’s father, was not
satisfied with power alone, and quickly searched for
ways to gain something more. Eventually, he came
across a prophecy known as the Tyranny of the Sun,
which claimed a plot that could end the sun for
eternity, allowing Harkon and his clan to be
unhindered in his vampiric ways.
Serana’s mother, Valerica, became increasingly
spiteful of her husband. She spent most of her time in
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her alchemical studies. Early on, Serana spent time as
an apprentice to her mother, learning the ways of
magic, alchemy, and necromancy. In time, Valerica
became more of a mentor and less of a mother, before
entirely shunning her from her activities.
Burden of Sacrifice. As Harkon’s pursuit of the
prophecy continued, and Valerica’s disdain heightened,
her mother convinced Serana to seal herself away to
prevent the Tyranny of the Sun from coming to
fruition. The prophecy, recorded on three Elder Scrolls,
required the blood of a Daughter of Coldharbor. To stop
his plans, Serana took an Elder Scroll and locked
herself in a chamber hidden deep within Dimhallow
Crypt. Valerica took another Elder Scroll and hid herself
in the Soul Cairn, a realm of Oblivion filled with
trapped souls.
Variant: Human Serana
During her time with the Last Dragonborn, some
say Serana sought, and found, a cure for her
vampirism. To have Serana as a human, make the
following changes to her statblock:
◈ Her Challenge Rating becomes 13 (10,000 XP)
◈ Her creature type is Humanoid (Nord).
◈ She loses all damage resistances and
immunities, and is only resistant to cold damage.
◈ She loses her immunity to the poisoned
condition.
◈ She loses her darkvision.
◈ She loses the following features: Vampire
Weaknesses, Innate Spellcasting, and Unusual
Nature.
◈ She loses her Bite, Unarmed Strike, and
Vampiric Drain actions. Her Multiattack action
now allows her to make one attack with her
dagger and cast one cantrip.
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Serana
Medium Undead, Neutral
Armor Class 16 (studded leather)
Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
19 (+4) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 19 (+4)
Saving Throws Agi +9, End +8, Per +9
Skills Athletics +9, Arcana +9, Perception +6, Stealth +9
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage Immunities cold, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Vampire Weaknesses. If Serana takes at least 30 fire
damage, she cannot reduce a creature’s maximum hit
points with her bite or regain hit points until the end of
her next turn. While in sunlight, Serana cannot regain hit
points, and has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Heroic Resistance (1/day). If Serana fails a saving throw,
she can choose to succeed instead.
Innate Spellcasting. Serana’s innate spellcasting ability is
Personality (spell save DC 17). She can innately cast the
following spells, requiring no material components:
1/day each: charm person, detect life, fear, invisibility (self
only)
Magic Resistance. Serana has advantage on saving throws
against spells and other magical effects.
Spellcasting. Serana is an 11th-level spellcaster. Her
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9 to
hit with spell attacks). She knows the following
necromancer spells and has 73 magicka points:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, ray of frost, spare the dying,
sparks, thaumaturgy
1st level (2 magicka): drain health, inflict wounds, soul trap
2nd level (3 magicka): Baronoff’s bloody icicle, misty step,
shocking siphon
3rd level (5 magicka): animate dead, counterspell
4th level (6 magicka): animate skeletal mage, banishment
5th level (7 magicka): cone of cold, create black soul gem
6th level (9 magicka): reanimate corpse
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Spells in Serana’s statistics that are shown in red italics
can be found in Legionnaire’s Guide to Cyrodiil.
Unusual Nature. Serana doesn’t require air or food.
Actions
Multiattack. Serana makes an attack with her dagger or
uses a cantrip, and then uses vampiric drain.
Alternatively, she can make an unarmed strike and then
make a bite attack if she is able.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by Serana,
incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) piercing
damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage. The target's hit
point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the
necrotic damage taken, and Serana regains hit points
equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target
finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces
its hit point maximum to 0. If the target is a humanoid, it
must succeed a DC 17 Endurance saving throw, or be
cursed with vampirism. If Serana chooses, and if the
target is willing and if it has at least half of its maximum
hit points remaining, a humanoid cursed in this way can
be turned into a Vampire Lord.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5
ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) piercing
damage.
Ray of Frost. Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 60 ft.,
one target. Hit: 13 (3d8) cold damage, and the target’s
speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of Serana’s next
turn.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5
ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) bludgeoning damage.
Instead of dealing damage, Serana can grapple the target
(escape DC 17).
Vampiric Drain. Serana targets one creature within 10 feet
of her, the creature must succeed on a DC 17 Endurance
saving throw or take 13 (3d8) necrotic damage, and
Serana regains hit points equal to that amount.
Heroic Actions
Serana can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the
options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
Serana regains spent heroic actions at the start of her turn.
Cantrip. Serana casts one of her cantrips.
Vampiric Drain. Serana uses Vampiric Drain.
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 LYDIA
I am sworn to protect you. I am your sword, and your
shield
—Lydia
A great warrior, Lydia is one of Whiterun’s most
powerful fighters. Serving under Jarl Balgruf, Lydia is
known for her fierce strength and her power to stand
against even the most forceful of assaults. Strong,
capable, and loyal to the very end, Lydia will do
anything to protect Whiterun and her thane.
Loyal Defender. Lydia served as a housecarl to the Last
Dragonborn after Jarl Balgruf made them a thane of
Whiterun. It is said Lydia adventured across Skyrim
with the Last Dragonborn, and some say they even
married. What is known for certain is that she fought
to defend Whiterun and the people of Skyrim against
the dragons.
Proud Nord. Lydia is proud of her home and her
heritage, and can be a bit abrasive towards non-Nords
and even the Skaal. She has a great love for Skyrim, and
will defend it until her death if necessary.

Lydia
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45) ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Speed 30 ft.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
STR AGI END INT WIL PER target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4)
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,

Saving Throws Str +7, Agi +5, End +6
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +4
Damage Resistances cold
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Bodyblocker. Any creature that Lydia hits with an
opportunity attack or an attack made with her Whiterun
Defender reaction has its speed reduced to 0 until the end
of its next turn.
Heroic Resistance (1/day). If Lydia fails a saving throw, she
can choose to succeed instead.
Sworn to Carry. Lydia is considered to be a Large creature
for the purpose of determining her carrying capacity.
Actions
Multiattack. Lydia makes three melee attacks.
Alternatively, she can make two attacks with her longbow.
one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the
target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 15
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Reactions
Whiterun Defender. When an ally within 15 feet of Lydia
takes damage from an attack or spell, Lydia can move up
to half her speed and make one melee attack.
Heroic Actions
Lydia can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the options
below. Only one heroic action can be used at a time and
only at the end of another creature’s turn. Lydia regains
spent heroic actions at the start of her turn.
Attack. Lydia makes one weapon attack.
In the Way. Until the start of her next turn, all hostile
creatures that move within 5 feet of Lydia must succeed
on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or have their speed
reduced to 0

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Astrid
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 16 (studded leather armor) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, Astrid can
Hit Points 82 (15d8 + 15) choose one of the following additional effects:
Speed 30 ft.
• The target must succeed on a DC 15 Willpower saving
throw or be frightened of Astrid for one minute. The
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each
12 (+1) 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 16 (+3)
of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
• The target must succeed on a DC 15 Willpower saving
Saving Throws Agi +8, Int +5, Wil +6
throw or have disadvantage on saving throws against
Skills Acrobatics +8, Deception +7, Perception +5, Sleight
spells for one minute. The target can repeat the saving
of Hand +12, Stealth +12
throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect
Damage Resistances cold, poison
on a success.
Senses passive Perception 15
• The target takes an additional 3 (1d6) necrotic damage.
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. Astrid takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide
Backstabber. When Astrid reduces a creature to 0 hit
action.
points, it dies instantly.
Reactions
Heroic Resistance (1/day). If Astrid fails a saving throw,
she can choose to succeed instead. Uncanny Dodge. Astrid halves the damage that she takes
from an attack that hits her. Astrid must be able to see
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Astrid deals an extra 14 (4d6)
the attacker.
damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and
has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is Heroic Actions
within 5 feet of an ally of Astrid that isn't incapacitated
Astrid can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the options
and Astrid doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
below. Only one heroic action can be used at a time and
Actions only at the end of another creature's turn. Astrid regains
spent heroic actions at the start of her turn.
Multiattack. Astrid makes two attacks with the Blade of
Woe. Attack. Astrid makes an attack with the Blade of Woe.
Slip into Shadows. Astrid moves up to her speed and
Blade of Woe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit,
takes the hide action.
reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4)

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ASTRID
What happens now is you start your new life in the Dark
Brotherhood. You're part of the Family, after all. This, as
you can see, is our Sanctuary. You won't find a safer place
in all of Skyrim. So get comfortable.
—Astrid
As the leader of the Dark Brotherhood’s Falkreath
sanctuary, Astrid values her “family” greatly, and has
done all she could to keep the guild alive in Skyrim. To
keep the only remaining sanctuary in the 4th Era
running, she left the Five Tenants behind, surviving on
a less rigid structure. She considers her word to be law
in the sanctuary, and does not take kindly to threats to
her leadership.
An Early Start. Astrid committed her first murder
when she was in her adolescence. Her uncle had made
certain unwanted advances on her, so she killed him.
She found that she enjoyed the act of killing, and did it
again and again, enjoying it more each time.
Eventually, the Dark Brotherhood found and recruited
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her. After completing many contracts and meeting her
husband, Arnbjorn the werewolf, she eventually
became the leader of the Falkreath sanctuary.
Disdain for Tradition. Astrid considers the Five Tenets
to be the downfall of the Dark Brotherhood. By taking
on a more authoritarian role and ignoring the old
ways, Astrid has kept what remains of the Brotherhood
alive and well. The arrival of Cicero and the Night
Mother have changed things in the sanctuary. Cicero is
far more traditional, and could stand as a threat to her
leadership. And with the Night Mother around, a new
Listener could emerge. With a Listener, her authority
would be all but gone, and Astrid’s authority is all that
has kept the Dark Brotherhood alive.
CICERO
The world has seen the last of Cicero the man. Behold
Cicero, Fool of Hearts—laughter incarnate!
—Cicero
Keeper of the Night Mother during the 4th Era, Cicero
is completely mad, a fact that becomes obvious to
anyone who should speak to or interact with him.
While he plays the part of the fool—quite literally
wearing a jester’s outfit—Cicero should not be taken
lightly. He is an expert assassin, master of infiltration,
horribly deadly with a dagger, and is the last remaining
survivor of the Dark Brotherhood’s presence in Cyrodiil.
Descent into Madness. Earlier in his life, Cicero was
your average Dark Brotherhood assassin. After the
death of the Listener, Cicero was chosen to be Keeper
of the Night Mother. Before this, he was assigned to
kill a particular jester. The jester laughed endlessly,
even as Cicero stabbed him to death. This bizarre
response stuck with Cicero, and as the Cyrodiil chapter
of the Dark Brotherhood’s numbers slowly fell, so too
did Cicero’s sanity. At first, the silence from the Night
Mother drove Cicero mad. Then it was the laughter—
the jester’s laughter—screaming from the Void.
Eventually the laughter stopped, and after the only
other member of the Brotherhood disappeared, Cicero
gave himself a new title: The Fool of Hearts.
Mother’s Loyal Servant. Cicero is heavily devoted to
the Night Mother and his role as Keeper. He managed
to smuggle her out of Cyrodiil and across Skyrim,
caring for her and keeping her preserved every step of
the way. Even in the face of silence from her, Cicero
remains devoted. He finds Astrid’s disdain for tradition
and the Five Tenets to be heretical, and hopes to
change her and her “family’s” ways. He also hopes to
locate a new Listener, something that may come about
sooner than he thinks.
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Cicero
Medium Humanoid (Imperial), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (padded armor) and Cicero doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Hit Points 71 (13d8 + 13)
Actions
Speed 30 ft.
Multiattack. Cicero makes two dagger attacks, and then
STR AGI END INT WIL PER can use Mad Jester.
13 (+1) 20 (+5) 12 (+1) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 18 (+4)
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5
ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4+5) piercing
Saving Throws Agi +8, Wil +5, Per +7
damage.
Skills Acrobatics +8, Deception +10, Performance +10,
Stealth +8 Mad Jester. Cicero targets a creature within 30 ft. of him
Senses passive Perception 12 and performs an irritating antic. The creature must make
Languages Tamrielic a DC 16 Willpower saving throw. On a failed save, the
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 creature has disadvantage on attack rolls against
creatures other than Cicero for 1 minute. The target can
Carefully Clothed. Cicero ignores disadvantage on stealth repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns,
checks from wearing Light or Medium armor. ending the effect on a success. If the target fails the
saving throw twice, it becomes frenzied for 1 minute, as
Fool of Hearts. If Cicero makes a successful Personality
Cicero becomes too irritating to bear. On a successful
(Deception) or Personality (Performance) check against a
save, the target becomes immune to this effect for 24
creature’s contested Willpower (Insight) check, the next
hours.
time he hits that creature with an attack roll within the
next minute it is considered to be a critical hit. Bonus Actions
Heroic Resistance (1/day). If Cicero fails a saving throw, he Cunning Action. Cicero takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide
can choose to succeed instead. action.

Mother’s Keeper. Cicero has advantage on attack rolls Heroic Actions

against any creature within 30 feet of the Night Mother
Cicero can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the
or The Listener. If Cicero is within 30 feet of the Night
options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
Mother or The Listener, he gains a +1 bonus to AC and
time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
saving throws.
Cicero regains spent heroic actions at the start of his turn.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Cicero deals an extra 14 (4d6)
Madman’s Jig. Cicero moves up to half of his speed
damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and
without provoking opportunity attacks.
has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is
Laughing Killer. Cicero makes a dagger attack. On a hit,
within 5 feet of an ally of Cicero that isn't incapacitated
the dagger does an additional 5 (2d4) psychic damage.

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GALMAR STONE-FIST
Galmar stands as Jarl Ulfric’s housecarl, bodyguard,
and right hand officer. A powerful warrior, Galmar
wields his greataxe with unmatched strength and
speed. While powerful and eager to fight, he is more
than just some brute. He also works as a tactician,
spending long hours pouring over maps, planning
attacks, and advising Ulfric on the war. Without the
guidance and power of his housecarl, it is unlikely that
Ulfric would be as much of a threat to the empire as
he is.
Loyal to Skyrim. Once a member of the Imperial
Legion himself, Galmar fought in the Great War against
the Thalmor. He stood alongside Rikke and Ulfric
Stormcloak, but left in disgust after Emperor Titus
Mede II surrendered to the Thalmor. He sees joining
the Stormcloaks as less of a choice, and more simply
the right thing to do.
In his own words, he does not need a reason to
defend his homeland from people he sees as invaders.
He believes the Empire he knew and fought for is now
nothing more than a puppet of the Dominion, and that
the Stormcloaks are the first and last line of defense
for Skyrim against the tyranny of the Thalmor and the
Aldmeri Dominion.
ULFRIC STORMCLOAK
Leader of the Stormcloak rebellion, Jarl of Windhelm,
and one of the few Tongues outside of the Greybeards
in the 4th Era, Ulfric Stormcloak is known throughout
Skyrim for many reasons.
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Deceived Soldier. Long before the Civil War, Ulfric
fought in the Great War against the Aldmeri Dominion
as a member of the Imperial Legion. He was captured
by the elves early on in the war, and eventually gave up
information after being interrogated.
The Dominion fooled Ulfric into thinking he had
given them intelligence vital to the fall of the Imperial
City, which had fallen long before Ulfric gave in to the
torture. They allowed Ulfric to escape, with the hopes
of having him stir up unrest in Skyrim, which came
true with The Markarth Incident.
Reclamation of Markarth. A group of Reachmen called
the Forsworn had taken over the Reach and Jarl
Igmund called upon Ulfric to take back his hold. Ulfric
agreed, on the condition that the Reach would allow
Talos worship. Ulfric had learned the Voice from the
Greybeards, but used their teachings for war, crushing
the Forsworn with the thu’um and retaking the hold.
Markarth temporarily was free to worship Talos, until
the Thalmor returned, arrested Ulfric, and outlawed it
again.
Bolstered by Betrayal. Ulfric believed the Emperor had
ordered his arrest, and after being released from the
Thalmor’s prison and rising to become Jarl of
Windhelm, he began working on creating the
Stormcloak Rebellion, and with it the Civil War.
In time, Ulfric came to Solitude to meet with High
King Torygg. The young king believed Ulfric was there
to speak about Skyrim’s independence, as he had at the
Moot where he was named High King years earlier.
Instead, Ulfric challenged him to a fight to the death
for his position. Torygg agreed to preserve his honor
and out of respect for ancient Nord tradition, but
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 stood little chance against the veteran warrior and
user of the Thu’um.
After Torygg’s death, Ulfric fled the city only to be
captured again. He was nearly executed at Helgen, but
escaped under the cover of Alduin’s attack.
Polarizing Leader. Ulfric is the center of much debate
in Skyrim. To his supporters, he is a righteous man
fighting for his country, his people, and Talos. To his
detractors, he is either a power hungry tyrant or a fool
who believes a bunch of farmers can defeat a force like
the Aldmeri Dominion.
While Ulfric cares for Skyrim and the Nords, he does
not show the same care for others. His city forbids
Argonians from entry, forcing them to live on the. He
does little to help the Dunmer refugees, forcing them
to live in the Grey Quarter slums.
Regardless of his motivations and alliances, Ulfric
was a major cause of the Civil War, and either his
victory or his demise will likely end it.
Galmar Stone-Fist
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 17 (hide armor) Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45) target. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5) slashing damage.
Speed 30 ft.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
20 (+5) 16 (+3) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) Battlecry. Galmar targets one creature he can see within
60 ft. of him. If the target can hear Galmar, it must
Saving Throws Str +9, Agi +7, End +7 succeed on a DC 16 Willpower saving throw or be
Skills Athletics +9, Intimidation +5 frightened until the end of Galmar’s next turn. If a
Damage Resistances cold creature’s saving throw is successful, it is immune to
Condition Immunities frightened Galmar’s battlecry for the next 24 hours.
Senses passive Perception 11
For Skyrim (1/day). Each creature of Galmar’s choice
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
within 30 ft. of him, can hear him, and is not already
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
under this effect can use its reaction to move up to half
its movement speed and make one weapon attack. In
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage
addition, they gain advantage on attack rolls until the end
when Galmar hits with it (included in the attack).
of Galmar’s next turn. Galmar can also make one weapon
Indomitable (2/day). Galmar rerolls a failed saving throw. attack as a bonus action.

Tackle. Galmar moves at least 30 feet straight toward a Bonus Actions

creature and then hits it with a greataxe attack on the
same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) slashing
damage, and it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, Galmar
can make two unarmed strike attacks against it as a
bonus action.
Traditional Defense. If Galmar is wearing medium, light,
or no armor, his AC includes his Endurance modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. Galmar makes two melee attacks, and then
uses battlecry.
Aggressive. Galmar moves up to his speed toward a
hostile creature that he can see.
Rage (2/day). Galmar enters a rage. While raging, Galmar
has advantage on Strength checks and saving throws, a
+2 bonus to damage rolls on his weapon attacks, and he
gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
damage. The rage lasts for 1 minute, unless Galmar is
unconscious or ends his turn without attacking or taking
damage since the end of his last turn.

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Ulfric Stormcloak
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 16 (half plate) Battlecry. Ulfric targets one creature he can see within 60
Hit Points 171 (18d8 + 90) ft. of him. If the target can hear Ulfric, it must succeed
Speed 30 ft. on a DC 17 Willpower saving throw or be frightened until
the end of Ulfric’s next turn.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 13 (+1) 20 (+5) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 17 (+3) Dragon Shouts (Recharge 6). Ulfric uses one of the
following dragon shouts.
Saving Throws Str +9, End +7, Wil +6 Disarm. One creature of Ulfric's choice that he can see
Skills Athletics +8, Intimidation +7, Persuasion +7 within 30 feet of him must make a DC 17 Strength
Damage Resistances cold saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is unable to
Senses passive Perception 12 keep a grip on any object it is holding in its hands and
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic the object is thrown back 15 feet. On a successful save,
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 the creature continues to hold on to the objects in their
hands, but they have disadvantage on any rolls made
Combat Tongue. When Ulfric uses a dragon shout, he can using the object, such as weapon attacks, until the end
make 1 weapon attack as a bonus action. of their next turn
Unrelenting Force. Ulfric exhales a blast of force in a 30-
Coward Slayer. Ulfric has advantage on attack rolls
foot cone. Each creature in that cone must make a DC
against unarmed or frightened creatures.
17 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature
Heroic Resistance (2/day). If Ulfric fails a saving throw, he takes 14 (4d6) force damage, is knocked back 20 feet,
can choose to succeed instead. and falls prone. On a successful save, the creature takes
half as much damage, isn’t knocked back, and isn't
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, Ulfric can deal an extra
knocked prone.
14 (4d6) damage to a creature he hits with a weapon
attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of Ulfric Heroic Actions
that isn't incapacitated.
Ulfric can take 2 heroic actions, choosing from the
Survivor. Ulfric regains 10 hit points at the start of his options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
turn if he has at least 1 hit point but fewer hit points than time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Ulfric
half his hit point maximum. regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Actions Attack. Ulfric makes one attack with his longsword.

Battlecry. Ulfric uses his Battlecry action.
Multiattack. Ulfric makes 3 longsword attacks, or he
For Skyrim (Costs 2 actions). Each creature of Ulfric’s
makes 1 weapon attack and uses Battlecry.
choice within 30 ft. of him, can hear him, and is not
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one already under this effect can use its reaction to move
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) up to half its movement speed and make one weapon
slashing damage if used with two hands. attack. In addition, they gain advantage on attack rolls
until the end of Ulfric’s next turn. Ulfric can also make
one weapon attack.

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 LEGATE RIKKE
A long time member of the Imperial Legion, Legate
Rikke is a loyal citizen of the Empire. She is both a
proud Nord and proud citizen of the Empire, and
wishes to see Skyrim made whole again.
Patriotic Legionnaire. She joined the Legion at a
young age to follow in the footsteps of her parents.
Before becoming a Legate, Rikke fought in the Great
War, and was close friends with Galmar Stone-Fist and
Ulfric Stormcloak. Rikke holds the belief that her old
friend Ulfric has become a narcissistic megalomaniac,
something that saddens her to the core.
Unlike her former comrades, she did not leave the
Legion after the White-Gold Concordat was signed,
believing that given time, the Empire had the best shot
of eventually defeating the Aldmeri Dominion.
Capable Agent. Rikke is the chief officer, strategist,
and right hand of General Tullius. The two work very
closely together, spending hours discussing strategy
and plans. Tullius also relies on Rikke for insight into
Nord culture and traditions, something he isn’t as well
versed in as a foreigner.
On the field, she is a cunning tactician and leader,
rallying soldiers under her command into a force to be
reckoned with. She carries a great deal of respect for
her countrymen, even as she fights them, but this by
no means makes her a pushover or a traitor. Legate
Rikke’s loyalties lie in Skyrim, which in her eyes, has a
rightful home as part of the Empire.
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GENERAL TULLIUS
General Tullius is the military governor of Skyrim,
tasked with ending the Stormcloak Rebellion by the
Emperor. A general in the Legion, he is a brilliant
tactician and capable warrior, but the Civil War has
forced him into the political sphere.
Resolute Tactician. He had nearly ended the
Stormcloak rebellion with Ulfric’s execution at Helgen,
but this was stopped by the attack of Alduin. He now
works tirelessly to win the war, believing Ulfric to be a
power hungry egomaniac that stands as a threat to the
security of the Empire and a distraction from the real
threat of the Aldmeri Dominion.
Loyal Soldier. Tullius outright despises the Aldmeri
Dominion, but knows the Empire is not strong enough
to defeat them just yet. He takes the Dominion very
seriously as a threat, and wishes to end the war with
haste so the Empire can once again focus on regaining
Imperial power as fast as possible.
Imperial Pride. Taking great care in his own Imperial
heritage, he in turn cares very little for Nord traditions
and customs, finding himself often annoyed with
Nordic honor which stands in the way of his tactics.
Though he is brash and insensitive, he sees Nords as
fellow Imperial citizens, and wishes to bring them
peace and security.
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Legate Rikke
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 20 (plate, shield) uses Call to Arms.
Hit Points 105 (14d8 + 42)
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Speed 30 ft.
target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 15 (2d10 + 4)
slashing damage if used with two hands.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
19 (+4) 16 (+3) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 18 (+4) Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the
Saving Throws End +7, Wil +6, Per +8 target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 16
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +6, Persuasion +8 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Damage Resistances cold
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600
Senses passive Perception 16
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Call to Arms. Up to three allies within 120 feet of Rikke
that can hear her are rallied until the end of her next
All as One. Rikke and every ally within 30 feet of her adds turn, and can use their reaction to make one weapon
her Personality modifier (+4) to their initiative. attack, use the volley action, or interact with a siege
engine such as a ballista.
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage
when Rikke hits with it (included in the attack). Leadership (recharges after a short or long rest). For 1
minute, Rikke can utter a special command or warning
Indomitable (2/day). Rikke rerolls a failed saving throw.
whenever a nonhostile creature that she can see within
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, Rikke can deal an extra 30 feet of her makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The
14 (4d6) damage to a creature she hits with a weapon creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and
attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of Rikke understand Rikke. A creature can benefit from only one
that isn't incapacitated. Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if Rikke is
incapacitated.
Superior Formation Tactics. While she is within 5 ft. of at
least one ally, Rikke is immune to the frightened and Reactions
charmed conditions and has advantage on saving throws
Parry. Rikke adds 3 to her AC against one melee attack
against being grappled and restrained.
that would hit her. To do so, Rikke must see the attacker
Actions and be wielding a melee weapon.

Multiattack. Rikke makes three weapon attacks, and then

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General Tullius
Medium Humanoid (Imperial), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 19 (half plate, shield) Actions
Hit Points 130 (20d8 + 40)
Multiattack. Tullius makes three weapon attacks, and
Speed 30 ft.
then uses Call to Arms.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
19 (+4) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 18 (+4) target. Hit: 12 (1d8 + 1d6 + 4) slashing damage, or 13
(1d10+1d6+4) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Saving Throws End +6, Wil +6, Per +8
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Skills Athletics +8, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +8
one target. Hit: 10 (1d4 + 1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If
Senses passive Perception 16
the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 16
Languages Altmeris, Nordic, Tamrielic
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Call to Arms. Up to three allies within 120 feet of Tullius
All as One. Tullius and every ally within 30 feet of him that can hear him are rallied until the end of his next
adds his Personality modifier (+4) to their initiative. turn, and can use their reaction to make one weapon
attack, use the volley action, or interact with a siege
Heroic Resistance (2/day). If Tullius fails a saving throw, he
engine such as a ballista.
can choose to succeed instead.

Imperial Luck (2/day). When Tullius makes an attack roll,

Heroic Actions
attribute check, or saving throw, he can add 1d6 to the Tullius can take 2 heroic actions, choosing from the
result of the roll. options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
Superior Formation Tactics. While he is within 5 feet of at
Tullius regains spent legendary actions at the start of his
least one ally, Tullius is immune to the frightened and
turn.
charmed conditions and has advantage on saving throws
against being grappled and restrained. Attack. Tullius makes one attack with his longsword.
Command Ally. Tullius targets one ally he can see within
Superior Martial Advantage. Once per turn, Tullius can
30 feet of him. If the target can see and hear Tullius, the
deal an extra 14 (4d6) damage to a creature he hits with a
target can make one weapon attack as a reaction and
weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally
gains advantage on the attack roll.
of Tullius that isn't incapacitated. In addition, Tullius and
Rallying Cry (costs 2 actions). Tullius uses his Call to
all allied creatures with martial advantage within 20 feet
Arms action, and any creature that is rallied by him can
of him deal 3 (1d6) extra damage with their weapon
move up to its speed and make one weapon attack
attacks (included in Tullius’ weapon attacks).
when this action is used without spending its reaction.
Survivor. Tullius regains 10 hit points at the start of his
turn if he has at least 1 hit point but fewer hit points than
half his hit point maximum.

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 PAARTHURNAX
Paarthurnax is one of the oldest and most powerful
dragons. His dark, grey scales and battle-worn spines
reveal his advanced age, though his tranquil demeanor
betrays his draconic ancestry.
The Old One. While many dragons refer to him as
“The Old One”, his actual name means “Ambition
(Paar) Overlord (Thur) Cruelty (Nax)” in Dovahzul, a
moniker that has come to fit him less and less as time
has gone on. In the ancient times of the Merethic Era,
before the Dragon War, he was as power-hungry and
dominating as any other dragon. He served as Alduin
the World Eater’s lieutenant and committed many
unspeakable atrocities against mortals, obliterating
any opponent who stood in his way.
Noble Betrayer. Eventually, he turned traitor to
Alduin, either of his own volition or by the divine
intervention of the Goddess Kyne. He taught the
ancient Nords how to use the Thu’um. In particular, he
taught the rebel leaders Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, Hakon
One-Eye, and Felldir the Old the voice, which they then
used to create a terrible new shout. This new shout,
called Dragonrend, was instrumental to the victory of
the Nords in the Dragon War.
Mentor of Mortals. During the First Era, he was joined
by Jurgen Windcaller after his defeat at The Battle of
Red Mountain. Paarthurnax studied the Way of the
Voice under Jurgen as a Greybeard, eventually doing
the impossible and overcoming his instinctual need to
dominate and conquer others. After Jurgen’s death, he
became the Grandmaster of the Greybeards, a title he
has held ever since. He now spends his days in
meditation and quiet introspection atop the Throat of
the World, taking few visitors and rarely speaking with
the other Greybeards.
Should a foolish person try to force their way to him,
his perch at the peak of the mountain is protected by
deadly magical winds. Any worthy tongue who comes
to speak with him may learn greater understanding of
certain words from him, empowering their voice.
Peace and Power. Though Paarthurnax’s power has
diminished during his time spent meditating, he is still
a mighty and legendary dragon. His meditation on the
Thu’um has given him greater insight into the Words
of Power, making his voice stronger than a typical
dragon.
Like the other Greybeards, he is a peaceful being, only
using the Voice in times of True Need and never start-
ing fights with others. This is an especially admirable
feat for him, as dragons have an instinctual need to
dominate others that is nearly impossible to ignore or
combat. He is a wise old wyrm, providing centuries
worth of knowledge, stories, and experiences.
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LAIR ACTIONS
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties),
Paarthurnax takes a lair action to cause one of the
following effects; Paarthurnax can’t use the same
effect two rounds in a row:
◈ Blinding Sleet. Driving sleet falls in a 40-foot-high,
20-foot-radius cylinder centered on a point
Paarthurnax can see within 120 feet of him. Each
creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17
Endurance saving throw or be blinded until
initiative count 20 on the next round.
◈ Breath of the World. A powerful wind blows around
Paarthurnax. Each creature within 60 feet of
Paarthurnax must succeed on a DC 17 Strength
saving throw or be pushed 15 feet away from him
and be knocked prone. Gases and vapors are
dispersed by the wind, and unprotected flames are
extinguished. Protected flames, such as lanterns,
have a 50 percent chance of being exhausted.
◈ Calm of Kyne. Paarthurnax chooses one creature of
his choice that he is aware of in his lair. That
creature must succeed on a DC 23 Willpower
saving throw, or be charmed by Paarthurnax for 1
hour. While charmed in this way, the target can
only attack or cast a harmful spell on another
creature if it has been attacked by that creature
already. Whenever the target takes damage, it can
make the saving throw again, ending the effect on
a success.
REGIONAL EFFECTS
The region surrounding Paarthurnax's lair is warped by
his unnatural presence, creating any of the following
effects:
◈ Protective Winds. Within 1 mile of his lair,
Paarthurnax can create magical winds that block
the path to him. These winds can fill a 40-foot
cube, and Paarthurnax can have up to 10 areas of
wind active at a time. The wind’s area is difficult
terrain, and any creature who enters the wind’s
area takes 19 (3d12) cold damage for every 5 feet
they move in the wind, and if they end their turn
in the wind, they take an additional 19 (3d12) cold
damage. These winds can only be dispelled by
Paarthurnax himself, but the clear skies shout can
dispel them for 1 minute.
◈ Whisper of a Word. Any Greybeard or follower of
the Way of the Voice within 3 miles of
Paarthurnax’s lair has a 25 percent chance of
learning the location of a Word Wall somewhere in
Skyrim whenever they finish a long rest, hearing
the word of power echo and whisper in their mind.
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Paarthurnax
Gargantuan Dragon (Celestial), Lawful Good
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 594 (29d20 + 290)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
27 (+8) 14 (+2) 30 (+10) 22 (+6) 23 (+6) 18 (+4)
Saving Throws Agi +10, Int +14, Wil +14, Per +12
Skills Athletics +16, Insight +14, Perception +23, Stealth +10
Damage Resistances cold, lightning
Condition Immunities fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 33
Languages All
Challenge 28 (120,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +8
Grandmaster of The Voice (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a
Short or Long Rest). When Paarthurnax is reduced to 0 hit
points, he doesn't die or fall unconscious. Instead, his
current hit point total resets to 450 hit points, he regains
any expended uses of Legendary Resistance, and he
recharges his Dragon Shouts. In addition, he gains a +2
bonus to his attack and damage rolls on his bite, claw,
and tail whip actions, and +1 bonus to his dragon shout
save DCs.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Paarthurnax fails a saving
throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Paarthurnax has advantage on saving
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. Paarthurnax deals double damage to
objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. Paarthurnax can use his Calming Presence.
He then makes three attacks: one with his bite and two
with his claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 24 (3d10+8) piercing damage, plus 14 (4d6) fire
damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 18 (3d6+8) slashing damage.
Tail Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft.,
one target. Hit: 21 (3d8+8) bludgeoning damage.
Calming Presence. Each creature of Paarthurnax’s choice
that is within 60 feet of him and aware of him is
magically calmed by Paarthurnax until the end of his next
turn. While calmed by Paarthurnax, the creature has
advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma
saving throws and can’t be magically charmed or
frightened. The effect ends if Paarthurnax is incapacitated.
Dragon Shouts (Recharge 4–6). Paarthurnax uses one of
the following dragon shouts:
Become Ethereal (Feim Zii Gron). Paarthurnax speaks to
the void, changing his form. He regains 42 (5d12+10) hit
points, and until the end of his next turn, Paarthurnax
gains the effects as though he had cast the etherealness
spell and is immune to all damage except psychic.
Elemental Breath (Frin Krah Nos). Paarthurnax chooses
to exhale either a gout of flames, a burst of ice, or a
blast of electricity in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in
that cone must make a DC 23 Agility saving throw,
taking 91 (26d6) fire, cold, or lightning damage on a
failed save, or half as much on a successful one. If
Paarthurnax chooses fire damage, any creature that
fails the saving throw also starts burning (see the
condition).
Slow Time (Tiid Klo Ul). Time slows around Paarthurnax.
All creatures within 90 feet of Paarthurnax must
succeed on a DC 23 Willpower saving throw or suffer
the effect of the slow spell.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). Paarthurnax exhales a
blast of force in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that
cone must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a
failed save, a creature takes 63 (18d6) force damage, is
knocked back 20 feet and falls prone. On a successful
save, the creature takes half as much damage and is
knocked back 10 feet and falls prone.
Whirlwind Sprint (Wuld Nah Kest). As a bonus action,
Paarthurnax causes the Thu’um to rush him forward,
carrying him in its wake with the speed of a tempest.
Paarthurnax moves up to his speed without expending
any movement, and any opportunity attacks made
against him have disadvantage until the end of his turn.

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Legendary Actions Mythic Actions
Paarthurnax can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from If Paarthurnax's mythic trait is active, it can use the
the options below. Only one legendary action can be used options below as legendary actions for 1 hour after using
at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Grandmaster of The Voice.
Paarthurnax regains spent legendary actions at the start
Bite. Paarthurnax makes a bite attack.
of its turn.
Kyne’s Meditation (Costs 2 Actions). Paarthurnax
Detect. Paarthurnax makes a Willpower (Perception) check. instantly recharges his Dragon Shouts action without
Recharge Thu'um (Costs 2 Actions). Paarthurnax can rolling. If he did not use a Dragon Shout during the
make a roll to recharge his Dragon Shouts action. On a previous round, he can immediately use a Dragon Shout
successful roll, Paarthurnax can immediately use a action.
Dragon Shout action. The Dragon Shout can’t be the
Fighting Paarthurnax as a mythic encounter is equivalent
same as the previous shout used.
of taking on two CR 28 creatures in one encounter. Award
Tail Attack. Paarthurnax makes a tail whip attack.
a party 120,000 XP for defeating Paarthurnax after he uses
Wing Thrash (Costs 2 Actions). Paarthurnax beats his
his Grandmaster of the Voice.
wings. Each creature within 10 feet of Paarthurnax must
succeed on a DC 22 Agility saving throw or take 18
(3d6+8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.
Paarthurnax can then move up to half of his flying speed.

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DELPHINE
I'm one of the last members of the Blades. A very long
time ago, the Blades were dragonslayers, and we served
the Dragonborn, the greatest dragonslayer. For the last
two hundred years, since the last Dragonborn emperor,
the Blades have been searching for a purpose. Now that
dragons are coming back, our purpose is clear again. We
need to stop them.
—Delphine
As an innkeeper in the small sleepy village of
Riverwood, Dephine keeps a watchful eye on everyone
that comes through. Middle-aged and fitter than you
would expect, there is more that it seems to this
Breton proprietor of the Sleeping Giant Inn.
Disbanding of the Blades. The Blades were sworn to
serve the Dragonborn emperors. These elite protectors
were tasked with collecting intelligence, hiding as
agents in every field, and operating is secret. In the 4th
era, the Empire abandoned these warriors, which were
replaced by the Pentius Oculatus.
The remaining Blades kept a watchful eye on the
Aldmeri Dominion, seeing the rising threat. The Great
War erupted between the Empire and the Thalmor, and
with the signing of the White-Gold Concordat, peace
was brokered but the Blades were formally disbanded.
Since then, Thalmor assassins have sought out to
extinguish every last one.
Persistent Fugitive. Often working alone, and being
skilled in keeping a low profile, many Blades were able
avoid the Thalmor for some time, but the Altmer
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agents were relentless. As a Blade, Delphine was
directly involved in several of the most damaging
operations carried out within the Dominion. During
the war, she evaded three attempts on her life, in one
case killing an entire assassination team.
Since then, Delphine has been able evade the
Thalmor, moving around quickly when needing to for
over 30 years. Most recently, she was able to slink
away to Riverwood, where she keeps a low profile.
Renewed Purpose. As a talented Blade, Delphine has
struggled in her new life, unsure of what to do, but
always wanting to keep on the legacy of her
organization. With the resurrection of dragons across
Tamriel, she has found a new goal for her talents,
striving to end the dragon threat, just as the
Dragonguard did in the first era.
Delphine never parted with her old equipment and
she remembers her training well, preferring to fight
with a blade in each hand. With the dragon threat, and
a strong sense of duty, she is willing to take on the
mantle of Grandmaster of the Blades, if she can find
other worthy warriors to help her.
Old Grudges. After spending so long just trying to stay
alive, all she could think about was taking revenge
against the Thalmor. Now that dragons have returned,
she remembers the Blades trained as dragonslayers and
protectors of the Dragonborn. With this in mind, she
wishes to put every last one of the dragons back into
the ground, believing that each and every single one
deserves to die, regardless of who they might be.
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Delphine
Medium Humanoid (Breton), Lawful Good
Armor Class 17 (splint) Katana. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 50) creature. Hit: 9 (2d4+4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10+4)
Speed 30 ft. slashing damage if used with two hands. If the target is a
creature, Delphine can choose one of the following
STR AGI END INT WIL PER additional effects:
19 (+4) 17 (+3) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) ◈ The target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving
throw or drop one item it is holding (Delphine's choice).
Saving Throws Agi +7, End +8, Wil +7 ◈ The target must succeed on a DC 16 Agility saving throw
Skills Athletics +8, Deception +6, Perception +7, Stealth +11 or be knocked prone.
Senses passive Perception 17
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600
Languages Akaviri, Tamrielic, Nordic
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Dragonslayer. Delphine deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage to one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) piercing damage.
dragons with her weapon attacks. In addition, her
Bonus Actions
weapon attacks are considered magical against dragons.
Step of the Wind. Delphine takes the Dash or Disengage
Evasion. If Delphine is subjected to an effect that allows
action.
her to make a Agility saving throw to take only half
damage, Delphine instead takes no damage if she Reactions
succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if
Defender’s Sacrifice. When a creature that Delphine can
she fails.
see damages a target other than her within 5 feet of her,
Heroic Resistance (1/day). If Delphine fails a saving throw, she can take the blow instead, taking all of the damage.
she can choose to succeed instead. This damage cannot be reduced or prevented in any way.

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, Delphine can deal an
extra 10 (3d6) damage to a creature she hits with a
weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally
of Delphine that isn't incapacitated.
Undying Loyalty. Delphine has advantage on saving
throws against being frightened, cannot be intimidated
through nonmagical means, and won’t willingly attempt
to retreat from a fight unless they are ordered to.
Actions
Multiattack. Delphine makes two katana attacks and a
shortsword attack. Alternatively, she makes two attacks
with her longbow.
Heroic Actions
Delphine can take 1 heroic action, choosing from the
options below. Only one heroic action can be used at a
time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
Delphine regains spent heroic actions at the start of her
turn.
Attack. Delphine makes a katana attack and a shortsword
attack.
Bring It Down. Delphine targets a flying creature she can
see, each of her allies within 20 feet of her can use their
reaction to make 1 ranged attack against that creature.

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MIRAAK
In the First Era, when dragons ruled over the world and
they were worshiped as gods by mortals, Miraak served
as a Dragon Priest in their order. Like the others in the
cult of dragon-worshipers, Miraak was a powerful
mage that could speak the language of the dragons
and call upon the power of the Thu’um, or Voice. He
was gifted with a powerful draconic artifact by the
dragons, a Dragon Priest mask named after his own,
which means Allegiance Guidance. Miraak was the first
of the Dragonborn and a great temple was raised for
him in Solstheim, which he ruled over.
The Traitor. Unlike most Dragon Priests, Miraak
turned against his gods, creating a cruel path for
himself. The Skaal, a tribe of Nords from the island of
Solstheim, had passed on legends of Miraak, whom
they called the Forgotten Traitor. Miraak was seduced
by a dark spirit, the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora.
Lured by promises of power, the treacherous priest
secretly plotted against his dragon masters.
His plot was discovered by another Dragon Priest,
Vohlok the Jailor, known as the Guardian. The two
fought a might battle that lasted for days, each hurling
terrible arcane energies and Thu’um shouts at the
other. So great and terrible were the forces unleashed
in this contest that Solstheim was torn apart from the
mainland of Skyrim. The Guardian defeated Miraak in
an epic duel, but before he could strike a killing blow,
Hermaeus Mora snatched the Traitor away.
In Miraak’s absence, the dragons razed his temple to
the ground, leaving nothing of his legacy behind.
Hoping that the Traitor’s name would be lost to time.
The Skaal legend was seen as a representation of a
greater struggle between good and evil. The myth ends
on a cautionary note that the people of Solstheim, the
heirs of the Guardian, must remain wary, lest the dark
influence of Herma-Mora, or even the Traitor himself,
return someday.
Servant of Hermaeus Mora. Miraak was a seeker of
knowledge and power. He sought to learn how to bend
the world to his will, learning many secrets from
Hermaeus Mora, including new words of power. As a
champion of the Demon of Knowledge, he secretly
gained the power that he desired, finding new words
of power that could force even dragons to submit to
his voice. When he became a traitor to the dragons, he
killed many of their kind, decorating his temple with
their remains.
After his defeat at the hand of Vohlok, he was
imprisoned in of Apocrypha, Hermaeus Mora’s plane of
Oblivion. Though he willingly served the Lord of
Knowledge for a long time, Miraak’s loyalty began to
wane. He spent his remaining time there trying to gain
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the knowledge and power that would allow him to free
himself from the Daedric Princes realm.
Cult of the Dragonborn. In the Fourth Era, Miraak
used is discoveries to magically influence the people of
Nirn, controlling them in their sleep to rebuild his lost
temple. As his power grew, and his control on Nirn
increased, some mortals began to worship him freely,
aiding the Traitor in his attempt to return to the
mortal realm.
MIRAAK’S LAIR
Miraak’s lair is his study within Apocrypha, Hermaeus
Mora’s plane of Oblivion. It is a strange and confusing
realm filled with infinite piles of books that defy any
sense of time and unusual Daedra. On Nirn, Miraak or
one of his allies can spend 1 hour performing a ritual
on a magical landmark, such as a Standing Stone or
the Gildergreen. Once the ritual is complete, the
landmark is treated as if it is Miraak’s lair for the
purposes of regional effects.
LAIR ACTIONS.
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Miraak
takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects;
Miraak can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
Apocryphal Awareness. Miraak becomes aware of a
single creature hidden from him in his lair, and can
pinpoint the exact location of that creature. Any
allies he has within the lair also know of the creature
and its location.
No Escape. Miraak can teleport one creature he is
aware of in his lair to an unoccupied space within 60
feet of him.
Wretched Tendrils. Miraak conjures a 5-foot cube of
ink-black tentacles in an unoccupied space within 120
feet of him. Any creature that ends its turn within 10
feet of the tentacles takes 7 (2d6) bludgeoning
damage and 14 (4d6) psychic damage. The tentacles
disappear on initiative count 20 next round.
REGIONAL EFFECTS
Reclaimed By Night. Whenever humanoids within 1
mile of Miraak’s lair sleep, they will awaken in the
middle of the night in a trance, and either construct or
repair shrines or temples to Miraak while chanting
eerily. They will work until an hour before sunrise, and
then walk back to wherever they were sleeping before.
They will not remember their time in the trance, they
still gain the benefits of a long rest, and will only exit
the trance after they take damage. Humanoids with a
Willpower score of 8 or lower will continue to work
into daylight hours, only stopping when they gain one
or more levels of exhaustion.
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Maddening Awe. Creatures capable of speech within 3
miles of Miraak’s lair will know his name and some
vague information about him, even if they are not
aware of him. They cannot determine the origin of the
knowledge, and their understanding of Miraak will be
limited, like trying to recall the events of a strange
dream.
This One is Mine. Whenever a dragon within 6 miles of
Miraak’s lair is killed, a spectral version of him will
appear within 30 feet of the dragon and consume its
soul. Miraak will gain the benefits of his Consume
Dragon Soul reaction when this happens.
FIRSTBLADE
Weapon (shortsword), melee weapon, very rare (requires
attunement)
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made
with this weapon. It has the reach property. When you
hit with a melee attack using this weapon, a tentacle
sprouts from the blade to lash at the target, dealing an
extra 1d12 necrotic damage and the target’s movement
speed is reduced by 5 feet until the end of its next turn,
and, until the start of your next turn, you can take the
Disengage action as a bonus action.
MIRAAK
Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement)
One of the most powerful dragon priests in the ancient
times was also a dragonborn. His name was Miraak
and the island of Solstheim was his domain. So
powerful was he that he grew jealous of the
dragons he worshiped, though he knew even he
was powerless compared to them. He turned to a
being known as the Woodland Man, Herma-
Mora, or Hermaeus Mora. With the Prince’s
near infinite knowledge, Miraak was provided
with the key to fight the dragons. However, it
still was not enough and he was driven into
Hermaeous Mora’s realm and trapped for
hundreds of years. While he still survives
in that world of infinite words, his name
and legacy has seemingly been lost to
history.
His mask, sharing his name, is a
portion of Miraak’s power. It grants
him a connection to his master and
his realm as well as abilities
bestowed upon him. Due to Miraak’s
survival there is no doubt he still
possesses his prized treasure.
Random Properties. The mask has the
following randomly determined
properties:
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◈ 1 minor beneficial
◈ 1 minor detrimental
Knowledge of the Infinite Library. Upon attuning to
the mask, you can choose 3 skills or tools. As long as
the mask is worn, you have proficiency in the chosen
skills or tools and your proficiency bonus is doubled for
any ability check that uses the chosen proficiencies.
Connection to Apocrypha. You can cast the gate spell
without expending material components or magicka,
but you can only create a portal to Apocrypha or from
Apocrypha to Nirn. Once you use this property, you
cannot do so again until the next dawn.
Hermaeus Mora’s Blessing. While attuned to the
mask, you know the eldritch blast cantrip, and the
spells Mora’s grasp, Mora’s agony, and arcane hand.
Maddening Power. As an action, you can invoke fear
in a target up to 60 feet away. Undead and constructs
are immune to this effect. The target must make a
DC17 Willpower saving throw. On a failure, it becomes
frightened of you. A frightened creature can repeat the
saving throw at the start of each of its turns, ending
the effect on a success. On a success, they are immune
to this effect for 24 hours.
Destroying the Mask. Miraak is a horrid creation of
the Prince of Forbidden Knowledge. His craftsmanship
proves impervious to all damage. No mortal can
comprehend how the mask can be destroyed leaving it
up to Hermaeus Mora himself to be able to destroy it.
MIRAAK’S ROBES
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement)
These robes have 3 charges. While wearing these robes,
you can use a reaction when you take damage, you can
expend a charge to make the robes spray horrid
tendrils in all directions. Each creature within 5 feet of
you must succeed on a DC 15 Willpower saving throw
or take 2d10 psychic damage and be frightened of you
for 1 minute. On a success, it takes no damage and
can’t be frightened this way for 1 hour. The robes
regain 1d4 – 1 charges daily at dawn.
MIRAAK’S STAFF
Staff, very rare (requires attunement)
As an action, you can spray venomous tentacles at a
target within 30 feet of you. Make a ranged spell attack
against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d10
poison damage and 2d10 necrotic damage and must
succeed on a DC 15 Endurance saving throw or be
poisoned. On a success they can’t be poisoned in this
way for 1 hour. A poisoned creature can repeat the
saving throw at the start of each of its turns, ending
the effect on a success.
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Miraak
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 241 (23d8 + 138)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
16 (+3) 20 (+5) 22 (+6) 23 (+6) 21 (+5) 20 (+5)
Saving Throws Agi +11, Int +13, Wil +7, Per +12
Skills Arcana +20, History +13, Perception +12, Religion +13
Damage Resistances cold, damage from dragon shouts
Damage Immunities psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 22
Languages All
Challenge 22 (41,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Special Equipment. Miraak has firstblade, Miraak’s staff,
Miraak’s Robes, and the dragon priest mask Miraak.
Draconic Resistance. Miraak has advantage on all saving
throws against Dragon Shouts.
First Dovahkiin (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Short or
Long Rest). When Miraak is reduced to 0 hit points, he
doesn't die or fall unconscious. Instead, his current hit
point total resets to 200 hit points, he regains any
expended uses of Legendary Resistance, and recharges his
Dragon Shout. In addition, any dragon soul he consumes
with his Consume Dragon Soul reaction now causes him
to gain 22 (5d8) temporary hit points and regain the
ability to cast any of his spells that he has already cast.
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If Miraak fails a saving
throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Miraak has advantage on saving throws
against spells and other magical effects
Actions
Multiattack. Miraak uses his Maddening Presence. He
then makes three attacks with Firstblade or two attacks
with his staff. Alternatively, Miraak can use a Dragon
Shout, then make an attack with Firstblade or his staff.
Firstblade. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one target. Hit: 10 (1d6+7) piercing damage and 6 (1d12)
necrotic damage, and the target’s movement speed is
reduced by 5 feet until the end of its next turn. If the
attack hits, Miraak can use the Disengage action as a
bonus action until the start of his next turn.
Miraak’s Staff. Ranged spell attack: +13 to hit, range 30 ft.,
one target. Hit: 11 (2d10) poison damage and 11 (2d10)
necrotic damage, and the target must make a DC 15
Endurance saving throw. On a failed save, the target is
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poisoned. On a success, the target is not poisoned, and
cannot be poisoned this way again for 1 hour. A poisoned
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of
its turns, ending the effect on a success.
Spellcasting. Miraak casts one of the following spells,
requiring no material components and using Intelligence
as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21, +13 to hit with
spell attacks):
At Will: cure wounds, detect thoughts, eldritch blast (11th
level), lesser ward, misty step
3/day each: banishment, dimension door, dominate person,
scorching ray, mora’s agony, mora’s grasp
1/day each: chain lightning, feeblemind, mora’s curse
Maddening Presence. Each creature of Miraak’s choice
that is within 30 feet of Miraak and aware of him must
succeed on a DC 19 Willpower saving throw or become
frenzied for 1 minute. A creature frenzied in this way
cannot attack Miraak, and can repeat the saving throw at
the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on
a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the
effect ends for it, the creature is immune to Miraak’s
Maddening Presence for the next 24 hours.
Dragon Shout (Recharge 5-6). Miraak uses one of the
following dragon shouts (page 44, save DC 21 for a dragon
shout that requires a creature to make a saving throw):
become ethereal, bend will, cyclone, dragon aspect,
elemental breath, unrelenting force, whirlwind spirit
Elemental Breath (Frin Krah Nos). Miraak chooses to
exhale either a gout of flames, a burst of ice, or a blast
of electricity in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that
cone must make a DC 21 Agility saving throw, taking 56
(16d6) fire, cold, or lightning damage on a failed save, or
half as much on a successful one.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). Miraak exhales a blast of
force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone must
make a DC 21 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a
creature takes 28 (8d6) force damage, is knocked back
20 feet and falls prone. On a successful save, the
creature takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked
back.
Reactions
Consume Dragon Soul. When a dragon within 60 ft. of
Miraak dies or when Miraak ends his turn within 60 ft. of
a dragon that has been killed within the last hour, Miraak
can consume the soul of the dragon. When he does so,
his Dragon Shout ability is recharged instantly and he
regains 22 (5d8) hit points. A dragon that has had its soul
consumed can only be restored to life with the wish spell.
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Legendary Actions throws. The creature can make the save again at the
end of each of its turns, taking 7 (2d6) psychic damage
Miraak can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
on a failure, and ending the effect on itself on a
options below. Only one legendary action can be used at
success. If the creature is paralyzed for 1 minute by this
a time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
legendary action, it must roll on the indefinite madness
Miraak regains spent legendary actions at the start of its
table and it becomes charmed by Miraak for 24 hours.
turn.
While charmed in this way, a creature will slavishly
Attack. Miraak either attacks with firstblade or his staff. obey his every command. Miraak can only have one
Cast a Spell. Miraak casts one of his at will spells. creature paralyzed by this legendary action at a time.
Recharge Thu’um (costs 2 actions). Miraak can make a
Mythic Actions
roll to recharge his Dragon Shouts action. On a
successful roll, Miraak can immediately use a Dragon If Miraak's mythic trait is active, it can use the options
Shout action. The Dragon Shout can’t be the same as below as legendary actions for 1 hour after using First
the previous shout used. Dovahkiin.
Glimpse of Infinity (costs 3 actions). Miraak assaults the
Greater Casting. Miraak casts one of his 3/day spells.
mind of a creature within 10 feet of him with forbidden
Ziil Los Dii Du (costs 2 actions). Miraak targets one
knowledge and unknowable lore. The creature must
dragon within 60 feet of him that is his ally or is under
succeed a DC 21 Intelligence saving throw or take 14
his control, either by magic or the Bend Will shout. The
(4d6) psychic damage and be paralyzed for 1 minute.
dragon dies instantly, and if Miraak uses his Consume
While paralyzed in this way, a creature has
Dragon Soul reaction on it, he will recharge his Dragon
disadvantage on Intelligence and Willpower saving
Shouts action instantly.

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ALDUIN
Ah great god of time, may your slumber stretch on for a
thousand generations!
—Nordic prayer to Alduin
Ancient Nordic folklore told tales of the World Eater,
harbinger of the apocalypse. Alduin is a powerful and
ancient black dragon, the first born of Akatosh, and
destroyer of the realms. Sometimes called the Twilight
God, Alduin ends each epoch before ushering in the
next cycle.
There are similar deities in other pantheons that are
believed the be the same entity. Yokudan myth told
stories of Sakatal, the Worldskin, who destroys the
world to begin the next, which has been done many
times before. In Khajiit legends, Alkhan, the Scaled
Prince, was bred with a demon of fire and shadow.
This devourer of souls grew to a massive size and
defies Alkosh, Khenarthi, and Lorkhaj.
Dragon Duality. The Imperials believed the Alduin
from Nordic folklore was one and the same as Akatosh.
Believing that there was only a single God Time, and
that the Nords saw Alduin as both the creator and
destroyer of it.
Nords, however, know that the Imperials have a
narrow understanding of their beliefs. They believe
that their Alduin of legend is not Akatosh, but is in fact
another deity entirely. They see him as a great dragon,
but not the Great Dragon, recognizing him in addition
to Akatosh. The Alduin of Nordic folklore depicts him
as the horrible, ravaging firestorm that destroyed the
last world to begin this one. Alduin himself is in fact a
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dragon, but one so ancient, and so powerful, that he
devours the souls of the dead in Sovngarde to maintain
his own power. The Nords work diligently to keep
Alduin asleep.
King of Dragons. Before Alduin, dragons were bestial
creatures, acting on an instinct of hatred and grasping
for power. Alduin united the dragons, creating their
civilization as king, and waged a war against mankind.
Paarthurnax, the legendary dragon atop the Throat of
the World, joined Alduin as his lieutenant during the
Dragon War, engaging in atrocities and great
destruction.
In time, Paarthurnax grew tired of Alduins reign,
deciding to teach mortals the Thu’um to use as a
weapon against the World Eater and others of his kind.
Together, with the use of the voice, they brought
Alduin to battle and defeated him, though not truly.
The mortal masters created a new Thu’um, the
Dragonrend Shout, crippling Alduin by forcing him to
experience the concept of mortality. Then, when he
was weakened, the mortal heroes used an Elder Scroll
to cast Alduin adrift on the currents of time. As all
dragons are children of Akatosh, they are attuned to
the flow of time, and so, it was destined that Alduin
would return once again.
ALDUIN’S LAIR
Alduin can create a lair anywhere on Mundus, often
preferring tall mountainous regions far from mortal
civilizations. He also lairs in Sovngarde, where he feeds
on the souls of fallen heroes to regain his strength.
Here, in the Aetherius, is the only place Alduin can
truly be defeated, but it is also where he is the
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strongest. Regardless of where Alduin chooses to
claim, the region is filled with thick fogs, blinding
others to his location.
LAIR ACTIONS
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Alduin
takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects;
Alduin can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
Soul Fog. Alduin blankets a 60 foot radius sphere in
soul-snaring fog. Anything in this fog is heavily
obscured, and any creature that dies in the fog has
their soul consumed by Alduin, giving him temporary
hit points equal to the creature’s challenge rating or
level. Alduin can also see through this fog as if it
were open air. The fog lasts for 1 hour or until
dispelled by a strong wind.
Word of the World-Eater. Alduin can roll to recharge
his Dragon Shouts action.
Hunter of Souls. Alduin learns the location of one
creature in his lair that he is aware of but is hidden
from him.
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REGIONAL EFFECTS
The regoin surrounding Alduin is altereted by the great
dragon’s magic, creating one or more of th following
regional effects:
World-Eater’s Snare. Within 6 miles of his lair, Alduin
can blanket the land in a soul-snaring fog. Anything
in this fog is heavily obscured, and any creature that
dies in the fog has their soul consumed by Alduin,
giving him temporary hit points equal to the
creature’s challenge rating or level. Alduin can also
see through this fog as if it were open air.
Knowledge of Akatosh. Alduin can use a Dragon Shout
that any creature within 1 mile of his lair knows,
except for the Dragonrend shout.
Lord of All Dova. Alduin knows the name of any dragon
within 6 miles of his lair. Through a shared bond,
Alduin can communicate telepathically with any
dragon within 3 miles of his lair.
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Alduin, The World Eater
Gargantuan Dragon (Celestial), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 23 (natural armor)
Hit Points 717 (35d20 + 350)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
28 (+9) 14 (+2) 30 (+10) 18 (+4) 23 (+6) 24 (+7)
Saving Throws Agi +11, Int +13, Wil +15, Per +16
Skills Athletics +18, Perception +24, Stealth +11
Damage Resistances cold, lightning
Damage Immunities fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 34
Languages All
Challenge 30 (155,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +9
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Alduin fails a saving
throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Alduin has advantage on saving throws
against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. Alduin deals double damage to objects and
structures.
World-Eater (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Short or Long
Rest). If Alduin would be reduced to 0 hit points, his
current hit point total instead resets to 500 hit points, he
regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance, and
he recharges his Dragon Shout. Additionally, he becomes
immune to all damage. If the Dragonrend shout is used
on Alduin, he loses his immunity to all damage while his
flying speed is reduced to zero. If he fails three saving
throws against the Dragonrend shout, he loses his
immunity to all damage until this Mythic Trait is used
again.
Actions
Multiattack. Alduin can use his Frightful Presence. He
then makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with
his claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 25 (3d10 + 9) piercing damage, plus 14 (4d6)
fire damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9) slashing damage.
Tail Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 15 ft.,
one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9) bludgeoning damage.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of Alduin’s choice that is
within 120 feet of Alduin and aware of him must succeed
on a DC 20 Willpower saving throw or become frightened
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for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at
the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on
a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the
effect ends for it, the creature is immune to Alduin’s
Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Dragon Shout (Recharge 4-6). Alduin uses one of the fol-
lowing dragon shouts (page 44, save DC 24 for a dragon
shout that requires a creature to make a saving throw):
drain vitality, elemental breath, ice form, meteor storm,
resurrect dragon, slow time, unrelenting force
Elemental Breath (Frin Krah Nos). Alduin chooses to
exhale either a gout of flames, a burst of ice, or a blast
of electricity in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that
cone must make a DC 24 Agility saving throw, taking 91
(26d6) fire, cold, or lightning damage on a failed save,
or half as much on a successful one.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). Alduin exhales a blast of
force in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that cone must
make a DC 24 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a
creature takes 63 (18d6) force damage, is knocked back
20 feet and falls prone. On a successful save, the
creature takes takes half as much damage and isn’t
knocked back.
Legendary Actions
Alduin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
options below. Only one legendary action can be used at
a time and only at the end of another creature's turn.
Alduin regains spent legendary actions at the start of its
turn.
Detect. Alduin makes a Willpower (Perception) check.
Recharge Thu'um (Costs 2 Actions). Alduin can make a
roll to recharge his Dragon Shouts action. On a
successful roll, Alduin can immediately use a Dragon
Shout action. The Dragon Shout can’t be the same as
the previous shout used.
Tail Attack. Alduin makes a tail whip attack.
Wing Thrash (Costs 2 Actions). Alduin beats his wings.
Each creature within 10 feet of Alduin must succeed on
a DC 22 Agility saving throw or take 19 (3d6 + 9)
bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Alduin can
then move up to half of his flying speed.
Mythic Actions
If Alduin's mythic trait is active, it can use the options
below as legendary actions for 1 hour after using World-
Eater.
Bite. Alduin makes a bite attack.
Forced Thu’um (Costs 3 Actions). Alduin uses his Dragon
Shout, regardless of whether or not he has recharged
the ability to do so.
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 DRAGON SHOUTS
The following are descriptions for dragon shouts that
are be used by Miraak and Alduin. They are listed here
alphabetically.
Become Ethereal (Feim Zii Gron). You speak to the
void, changing your form. Until the end of your next
turn, you gains the effects as though you had cast the
etherealness spell and you are immune to all damage
except psychic.
Bend Will (Gol Hah Dov). You use your voice to bend
the will of a creature to do your bidding. One
creature within 60 feet of you that can hear you must
succeed on a Willpower saving throw or be charmed
by you. The charmed creature is under your control
and can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of
its turns. You can issue a command to the creature
on its turn (no action required by you), taking total
and precise control. If the creature completes the
order and doesn’t receive further direction from you,
it defends and preserves itself to the best of its
ability. Each time the creature takes damage, it
makes a new Willpower saving throw, ending the
effect on a success.
Cyclone (Ven Gaar Nos). You create a whirling 5-foot
radius cyclone that appears in a location within 60
feet of you. When the cyclone appears, each creature
within 5 feet of it must make a Strength saving
throw, taking 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage on a
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
save. A creature takes the same damage when it
comes within 5 feet of the cyclone for the first time
on a turn or ends its turn there. As a bonus action,
you can move the cyclone up to 30 feet in any
direction. The cyclone heavily obscures its area and
sucks up any small materials, such as loose rocks,
sand, or coins, within a 10-foot radius of it. The
cyclone remains until you use another dragon shout
or if you become unconscious.
Dragon Aspect (Mul Qah Diiv). As a bonus action, you
take on the mighty aspect of a dragon for 1 minute.
You gain mystical dragon hide armor and your AC
can’t be less than 20. Additionally, each of your
weapon attacks gain a +2 bonus to attack and
damage rolls.
Drain Vitality (Gaan Lah Haas). One creature of your
choice that you can see within 90 feet of it must
make an Endurance saving throw. On a failed save,
the creature takes 65 (10d12) necrotic damage, their
magicka points are reduced by an equal amount, and
they suffer one level of exhaustion. On a successful
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save, they take half as much damage and their
magicka points are reduced by half as much. This
reduction lasts until the creature finishes a long rest.
The creature dies if this effect reduces its hp
maximum to 0.
Ice Form (Iiz Sien Nus). One creature of your choice
that you can see within 90 feet of him must make an
Endurance saving throw. On a failed save, the
creature takes 45 (10d8) cold damage and they are
encased in a shell of ice. The encased creature is
immobilized and can't speak, hear, move, or take any
actions. The creature takes this damage again at the
start of its turn while encased. The creature
restrained by this spell must make another
Endurance saving throw at the end of each of their
turns to try and break free. If it successfully saves
against this effect three times, the effect ends. If it
fails its save three times, the frost hardens and the
creature is subjected to the frozen condition. The
successes and failures don’t need to be consecutive;
keep track of both until the target collects three of a
kind. While the effect is active, the frost shell has an
AC of 15 and has 60 hit points. When the frost shell
reaches 0 hit points, the shell breaks, ending the
effect. On a successful save, the creature takes half of
much damage and isn't immobilized.
Meteor Storm (Jiid So Daan). You choose a point that
you can see. For the next minute, each creature
within a 360-foot-radius, 360-foot tall cylinder
centered on that point, except for you, must make an
Agility saving throw at the start of each of your turns.
A creature takes 14 (4d6) fire damage plus 14 (4d6)
bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much
on a success, as meteors rain from the sky. This also
damages objects and structures and lights them on
fire if they are flammable.
Resurrect Dragon (Slen Tiid Vo). You target the
remains of a dragon within 60 feet of you. That
dragon is restored to life with all of its hit points.
Slow Time (Tiid Klo Ul). Time slows around you. All
creatures within 90 feet of you must succeed on a
Willpower saving throw or suffer the effect of the
slow spell.
Whirlwind Sprint (Wuld Nah Kest). As a bonus action,
you cause the thu’um to rush you forward, carrying
you in its wake with the speed of a tempest. You
move up to your speed without expending any
movement, and any opportunity attacks made
against you have disadvantage until the end of his
turn.
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improvement, compilation, abridgment or other form in
which an existing work may be recast, transformed or
adapted; (c) “Distribute” means to reproduce, license, rent,
lease, sell, broadcast, publicly display, transmit or otherwise
distribute; (d)”Open Game Content” means the game
mechanic and includes the methods, procedures, processes
and routines to the extent such content does not embody the
Product Identity and is an enhancement over the prior art
and any additional content clearly identified as Open Game
Content by the Contributor, and means any work covered by
this License, including translations and derivative works
under copyright law, but specifically excludes Product
Identity. (e) “Product Identity” means product and product
line names, logos and identifying marks including trade
dress; artifacts; creatures characters; stories, storylines,
plots, thematic elements, dialogue, incidents, language,
artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, likenesses, formats,
poses, concepts, themes and graphic, photographic and
other visual or audio representations; names and
descriptions of characters, spells, enchantments,
personalities, teams, personas, likenesses and special
abilities; places, locations, environments, creatures,
equipment, magical or supernatural abilities or effects, logos,
symbols, or graphic designs; and any other trademark or
registered trademark clearly identified as Product identity by
the owner of the Product Identity, and which specifically
excludes the Open Game Content; (f) “Trademark” means the
logos, names, mark, sign, motto, designs that are used by a
Contributor to identify itself or its products or the associated
products contributed to the Open Game License by the
Contributor (g) “Use”, “Used” or “Using” means to use,
Distribute, copy, edit, format, modify, translate and
otherwise create Derivative Material of Open Game Content.
(h) “You” or “Your” means the licensee in terms of this
agreement.
2. The License: This License applies to any Open Game
Content that contains a notice indicating that the Open
Game Content may only be Used under and in terms of this
License. You must affix such a notice to any Open Game
Content that you Use. No terms may be added to or
subtracted from this License except as described by the
License itself. No other terms or conditions may be applied
to any Open Game Content distributed using this License.
3. Offer and Acceptance: By Using the Open Game Content
You indicate Your acceptance of the terms of this License.
4. Grant and Consideration: In consideration for agreeing to
use this License, the Contributors grant You a perpetual,
worldwide, royalty-free, nonexclusive license with the exact
terms of this License to Use, the Open Game Content.
5. Representation of Authority to Contribute: If You are
contributing original material as Open Game Content, You
represent that Your Contributions are Your original creation
and/or You have sufficient rights to grant the rights conveyed
by this License.
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6. Notice of License Copyright: You must update the
COPYRIGHT NOTICE portion of this License to include the
exact text of the COPYRIGHT NOTICE of any Open Game
Content You are copying, modifying or distributing, and You
must add the title, the copyright date, and the copyright
holder’s name to the COPYRIGHT NOTICE of any original
Open Game Content you Distribute.
7. Use of Product Identity: You agree not to Use any Product
Identity, including as an indication as to compatibility, except
as expressly licensed in another, independent Agreement
with the owner of each element of that Product Identity. You
agree not to indicate compatibility or co-adaptability with
any Trademark or Registered Trademark in conjunction with
a work containing Open Game Content except as expressly
licensed in another, independent Agreement with the owner
of such Trademark or Registered Trademark. The use of any
Product Identity in Open Game Content does not constitute a
challenge to the ownership of that Product Identity. The
owner of any Product Identity used in Open Game Content
shall retain all rights, title and interest in and to that Product
Identity.
8. Identification: If you distribute Open Game Content You
must clearly indicate which portions of the work that you
are distributing are Open Game Content.
9. Updating the License: Wizards or its designated Agents
may publish updated versions of this License. You may use
any authorized version of this License to copy, modify and
distribute any Open Game Content originally distributed
under any version of this License.
10. Copy of this License: You MUST include a copy of this
License with every copy of the Open Game Content You
Distribute.
11. Use of Contributor Credits: You may not market or
advertise the Open Game Content using the name of any
Contributor unless You have written permission from the
Contributor to do so.
12. Inability to Comply: If it is impossible for You to comply
with any of the terms of this License with respect to some or
all of the Open Game Content due to statute, judicial order,
or governmental regulation then You may not Use any Open
Game Material so affected.
13. Termination: This License will terminate automatically if
You fail to comply with all terms herein and fail to cure such
breach within 30 days of becoming aware of the breach. All
sublicenses shall survive the termination of this License.
14. Reformation: If any provision of this License is held to be
unenforceable, such provision shall be reformed only to the
extent necessary to make it enforceable.
15. COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Open Game License v 1.0a Copyright 2000, Wizards of the
Coast, Inc. System Reference Document 5.0 Copyright 2016,
Wizards of the Coast, Inc.; Authors Mike Mearls, Jeremy
Crawford, Chris Perkins, Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee, James
Wyatt, Robert J. Schwalb, Bruce R. Cordell, Chris Sims, and
Steve Townshend, based on original material by E. Gary
Gygax and Dave Arneson.
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