Knights of the Black Sword

T
he Knights of the Black Sword are a secret
society of cultists devoted to Levistus, the
archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of
the Nine Hells, from the confines of an ice
prison from which he cannot escape. Most of
the cultists are Icewind Dale natives who
would have perished in the wilderness had
Levistus not intervened on their behalf. The cultists' stories
are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their
minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second
chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion.
After they agreed to follow Levistus, a pale glow caught
their eye in the snow nearby, leading to the discovery of a
sword-shaped amulet of chardalyn. Each of these amulets
has an inner radiance that provides warmth and aid,
protecting its wearer against the cold while guiding them
safely back to civilization. Once its wearer reaches Ten-
Towns, the talisman loses its inner radiance, yet the cultists
keep their amulets as signs of their devotion to the archduke
of Stygia.

Black Sword Cult

Fanatic
Medium humanoid (any race), Lawful Evil

Armor Class 13 (leather armor)

Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

11 (+0) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 14 (+2)

Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2

Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving

throws against being charmed or frightened.
Icy Doom. When the fanatic dies, its corpse freezes for
9 days, during which time it can't be thawed, harmed
by fire, animated, or raised from the dead. Additionally,
if the fanatic deals fire damage, they can choose to deal
cold damage instead.
Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its
spell casting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4
to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell
slots when it finishes a short or long rest. The fanatic
knows the following warlock spells:

Cantrips (at will): create bonfire*, eldritch blast (See

"Actions" below), prestidigitation
1st-2nd level (2 2nd-level slots): armor of agathys,
command, hellish rebuke*, hold person, scorching ray*

*Deals fire damage. See Icy Doom

Actions
Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4
+ 2) piercing damage.
Eldrtich Blast (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit,
range 120ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10+2) force
damage.
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