Emerald Spire Superdungeon Campaign: Hellknights of Fort Inevitable

The First Level of the Crow is a medal awarded to a civilian for distinguished contribution to the Hellknights.

The Second Level of the Crow is a medal awarded to a civilian for outstanding services to the Hellknights in dire times.

Alexus Longleaf, a Hellknight of the Order of the Pike who is based in the village of Dimsdale.

Lady Commander Audara Drovust, Hell Knight of the Order of the Pike

CR 10

XP 9,600

Female human fighter 5 / Hell Knight 6

LN Medium humanoid (human)

Init +5; Senses Perception +10

DEFENSE

AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 20 (+9 armor, +1 Dex, +1, ring of protection +1)

hp 112 (11d10+32 )

Fort +13, Ref +4, Will +6; +1 bonus on Will saves against fear

Defensive Abilities armor training +1, bravery +1

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. with armor)

Melee bastard sword +2 +14/+9/+4 (1d10+8/19-20)

Ranged masterwork light crossbow +7 (1d8/19-20)

STATISTICS

Str 18, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 8

Base Atk +11/ +6/ +1; CMB +9; CMD 20

Feats Armor Proficiency, Heavy, Combat Expertise, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (bastard sword), Improved Initiative, Improved Vital Strike, Leadership, Power Attack, Shield Focus, Toughness, Vital Strike, Weapon Focus (bastard sword), Weapon Specialization (bastard sword)

Skills Climb +8, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (Planes) +4, Perception +10, Ride +6, Sense Motive +6

Languages Common

SQ weapon training (heavy blade) +1; aura of law; detect chaos; smite chaos; discern lies; hell knight armor; discipline (onslaught); force of will

Combat Gear bastard sword +2, masterwork light crossbow with 20 bolts, Hell Knight plate, 2 potions of cure moderate wounds, belt of giant strength +2, cloak of resistance +2, ring of protection +1, heavy horse (combat trained) with chain shirt barding and military saddle

Boon
Lady Commander Drovust can provide access to trustworthy mercenary troops. She
gains gains a +2 bonus to Leadership for recruiting followers for 1 month.

Aura of Law (Ex)

The power of a Hell knight’s aura of law (see the detect law spell) is equal to his total character level.

Detect Chaos (Sp)

This ability functions like a paladin's detect evil ability, save that it detects chaos.

Smite Chaos (Su)

This ability functions as the paladin's smite evil ability, but against chaotic-aligned
creatures. This ability is twice as effective against outsiders with the chaotic subtype, chaotic-aligned aberrations, and fey.

Discern Lies (Sp)

At 2nd level, a Hell knight can use discern lies as a spell-like ability a number of times per day equal to 3 plus his Charisma modifier. His caster level equals his total character level.

Hell Knight Armor (Ex)

At 2nd level, a Hell Knight earns the right to wear Hell Knight armor (below). While wearing this armor, the Hell Knight reduces the armor check penalty by 1, increases the
maximum Dexterity bonus allowed by 1, and moves at full speed.

Hell Knight Plate These distinctive suits of armor are a special type of masterwork full plate that, when worn by a character with levels in the Hell Knight prestige class, grants additional effects. Price 2,000 gp Armor Bonus +9 Max Dex +1 Armor Check Penalty (ACP) –5 Arcane Spell Failure Chance 35% Speed (30 ft.) 20 ft. Speed (20 ft.) 15 ft. Weight 50 lbs. When running in heavy armor, you move only triple your speed, not quadruple.

Discipline (Su)

Onslaught (Su; Order of the Nail): Once per day as a free action, a Hell knight increases his base speed by +10 feet and gains a +4 bonus to his Strength for 1 round. If the Hell knight is mounted, these bonuses also apply to his mount.

Force of Will (Ex)

At 3rd level, a Hell knight gains a +2 bonus on Will saves against spells with one of the following descriptors: charm, compulsion, glamer, fear, figment, pattern, or phantasm.

Bolgur (LE male half-orc fighter 4), Hell Knight in charge of the Juliver Gate.

Maralictor Dandru Wolhelm

Hellknight Fighter of the Order of the Nail.

These are the soldiers who patrol and enforce law and order within and around Fort Inevitable. They are under the command of Maralictor Lady Commander Audara Drovust

CR 7

XP 3,200

Male human fighter 5 / Hell Knight 3

LN Medium humanoid (human)

Init+5; Senses Perception +6

DEFENSE

AC 20, touch 11, flat-footed 19 (+9 armor, +1 Dex)

hp 74 (8d10+26 )

Fort+8, Ref +1, Will +3; +1 bonus on Will saves against fear

Defensive Abilities armor training +1, bravery +1

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. with armor)

Melee masterwork bastard sword +12 (1d10+6/19-20)

Ranged masterwork light crossbow +7 (1d8/19-20)

STATISTICS

Str 18, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8

Base Atk +8 / +3; CMB +9; CMD 20

Feats Armor Proficiency, Heavy; Exotic Weapon Proficiency (bastard sword), Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Shield Focus, Toughness, Vital Strike, Weapon Focus (bastard sword), Weapon Specialization (bastard sword)

Skills Climb +3, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (Planes) +2, Perception +6, Ride +3, Sense Motive +4

Languages Common

SQ weapon training (heavy blade) +1;aura of law; detect chaos; smite chaos; discern lies;
hell knight armor; discipline (onslaught); force of will

Combat Gear masterwork bastard sword, masterwork light crossbow with 20 bolts, Hell Knight plate, 2 potions of cure moderate wounds.