Grimgore The Butcher

Grimgore was not always a creature of pure carnage. Once, he was a mortal knight sworn to protect the realm, bound by honor and duty to a distant king. During a cursed siege, his entire garrison was slaughtered by demonic forces, and in his final moments of defiance, Grimgore made a desperate pact with an ancient entity dwelling between worlds. Rather than grant him death's mercy, the demon offered him something darker: immortality through endless war, a body transformed into living armor fused with infernal essence, and an axe that would never dull or break. Grimgore accepted without hesitation, for in that moment of anguish, he realized that honor had been a cage, and only through violence could he find meaning again. The transformation consumed his humanity like wildfire, leaving behind only an insatiable hunger for conflict. For centuries, Grimgore has wandered the lands atop his nightmarish steed, a creature born from shadow and sulfur that matches his towering frame in terrible majesty. Villages crumble before him not because he seeks conquest or treasure, but because the very presence of combat calls to him like a siren's song—he cannot resist the call of clashing steel and spilling blood. His name has become a harbinger of doom whispered in taverns and in realms near and far, yet some perversely seek him out, hoping to test their mettle against legend itself. The green flames that consume his weapon are said to be the tears of the demon he bargained with, forever burning with the anguish of their eternal contract. Grimgore exists in a state of perpetual bloodlust, neither living nor dead, forever caught between worlds where only the screams of battle can quiet the void within his chest.

Strength

26, modifier 8

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

24, modifier 7

Intelligence

10, modifier 0

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Axe of Eternal Conflict

Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d12 + 8) slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Demonic Charge

Grimgore can move up to his speed towards a target and make one Axe attack. If he hits, the target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Infernal Roar

Grimgore unleashes a terrifying roar. All creatures within 60 ft. must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10) psychic damage and be frightened for 1 minute.

Aura of Bloodlust

Creatures within 30 feet of Grimgore must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Infernal Resilience

Grimgore has resistance to fire and necrotic damage.

Demonic Presence

Enemies within 10 feet of Grimgore have disadvantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Unyielding Fury

When Grimgore is reduced to 0 hit points, he can make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw to remain at 1 hit point.

strength

15

dexterity

9

constitution

14

wisdom

8

Bloodlust Surge

Grimgore can take the Dash action and make one Axe attack as part of this action.

Flame Burst

Grimgore unleashes a burst of green flames in a 20 ft. radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Summon Shadows

Grimgore calls forth shadowy minions. Up to three shadow creatures appear in unoccupied spaces within 30 ft. of him.

fire

necrotic

frightened

charmed