Death Throes. On death, it explodes into a cloud. Those within 15 ft must DC 12 DEX save. Failed save gives 14 (4d6) of necrotic damage; successful save takes half damage. Critter in range are tainted, and will die in three rounds.
Ebony Armour. Magical +1 AC. Turns to dust on death.
Ebony Weapons. Magical. Damage under actions.
Multiattack. 2 per round.
Ebony katana. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage + 7 (2d6) necrotic damage when used two handed.
Necrotic Bolt. RangedWeapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/60 ft., 1 target. Hit: 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.
Description
This character is an extension of a character from Alfuldisch et al. Monsters of the Orient. 5E Original Supplement Series: DM Guild, 2017.
The Ashura Shogun is a powerful Lord of the Ashura Samurai. He will always be accompanied by at least 5 Ashura Officers and 20 Ashura Samurai.
The Ashura Samurai seems to be a pale human with ebony armour. It has almost invisible moth wings, which allow it limited flight. Admirers of Samurai, these beings can mimic the fighting styles and mannerisms of this class. In fact, they are often taken for actual samurai.
Summoned from Jigoku through blood magic, it must stay on the Prime Material Plane until it is killed. On its death, its dark essence taints those around it dealing damage. It can be summoned again and again, each time retaining its memories. It can only be killed permanently in Jigoku.
TAINT SCORE: 2
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