Papyrus Undertale (3.5e Creature)

Papyrus

Papyrus

CR 15

	20
	LN Medium Undead
Init/Senses	+3/Listen +8, Spot +8
AC	20, touch 14, flat-footed 17
hp	500 (20d12 HD)
Immune	Cold
Fort/Ref/Will	+12/+10/+14
Speed	30 ft.
Melee	Unarmed strike +15 (1d6+5)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Base Atk/Grp	+10/+15
Abilities	Str 20, Dex 16, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 16
SQ	Darkvision 60 ft., Immunity to poison, Sleep, Paralysis, Stunning, Disease, Death effects, Ability damage, Ability drain, Fatigue, Exhaustion, Negative energy, Energy drain, Mind-affecting effects
Feats	Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Improved Unarmed Strike, Improved Grapple, Combat Expertise, Improved Disarm, Improved Trip, Improved Bull Rush, Iron Will
Skills	Intimidate +20, Knowledge (Arcana) +17, Listen +8, Spot +8
Advancement	by character class (Undead)
Possessions	Bones, Bluebones
Bone Barrage	Papyrus summons a barrage of bones, raining down upon his enemies in a 30-foot cone. Each target in the area takes 8d6 bludgeoning damage (Reflex DC 20 half).
Blue Bone Barrage	Papyrus conjures a volley of blue bones, targeting a single creature within 60 feet. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC 18) or take 6d8 cold damage.
Bone Cage	Papyrus creates a cage of bones around a target within 60 feet. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC 18) or become restrained until they succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 18) to break free.

Strategies and Tactics

Papyrus is a skilled combatant, using his mastery of bone manipulation to control the battlefield. He alternates between Bone Barrage to deal area damage, Blue Bone Barrage to target single foes, and Bone Cage to restrain specific targets.

Sample Encounters

Encounters with Papyrus often occur in his lair, where he defends his territory with zeal. Adventurers may face him alone or alongside his minions, making for a challenging battle.

Ecology

Environment: Papyrus is typically encountered in underground caverns or ancient ruins, where he maintains his domain. Typical Physical Characteristics: Papyrus appears as a skeletal figure with a tall, imposing stature. He wears a red scarf and a confident grin, exuding charisma and bravado. Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Lore

Papyrus is a legendary figure among the undead, known for his formidable combat skills and unwavering dedication to his cause. Stories of his exploits are told in hushed whispers by adventurers and scholars alike.

Society

Papyrus rules over his domain with an iron fist, commanding the respect and loyalty of his undead minions. He is revered as a powerful leader and feared as a merciless adversary by those who oppose him.

Sample Lair

Papyrus's lair is a sprawling complex of underground tunnels and chambers, filled with traps, puzzles, and undead guardians. Intruders must navigate its treacherous halls to reach Papyrus's throne room and confront him in battle.

Typical Treasure

Papyrus's lair may contain valuable artifacts and magical treasures, hidden among the bones and relics of his fallen enemies. Adventurers who defeat him may claim these riches as their own.

For Player Characters

Encountering Papyrus is a significant challenge for high-level adventurers, requiring careful strategy and teamwork to overcome his formidable defenses and defeat him in combat.

Creatures As Characters

While Papyrus is typically encountered as an adversary, a creative Dungeon Master may allow a player to take on the role of Papyrus as a unique undead character with powerful bone-manipulating abilities.

Creatures With Class Levels

Advanced versions of Papyrus may possess levels in necromancer or other spellcasting classes, enhancing their magical abilities and making them even more formidable opponents for adventurers to face.

Advanced Creatures

Powerful versions of Papyrus might have access to unique spells or abilities, such as summoning hordes of undead minions or casting powerful necromantic curses.

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