Ezek'Iel

Ezek'Iel was once a renowned scholar and arcanist whose insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to study the forbidden arts of necromancy. Seeking to preserve wisdom across the ages and prevent the loss of accumulated learning, he believed immortality through undeath was a noble pursuit. However, his ascension to lichdom came at a terrible cost—his transformation coincided with a brutal purge by zealous inquisitors who sought to destroy all practitioners of dark magic, regardless of their intentions. Watching innocents burn alongside genuine dark sorcerers shattered his faith in conventional morality and justice. The centuries that followed were marked by isolation and reflection, as Ezek'Iel grappled with the weight of his undead existence and the corruption he witnessed in those who wielded power without wisdom. Everything changed when Ezek'Iel encountered Naxramas, a kindred spirit who shared his vision of redemption through second chances. Together, they discovered that many individuals had been unjustly condemned to death knight servitude—warriors and mages whose only crime was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Moved by the opportunity to right these wrongs, Ezek'Iel devoted himself entirely to their shared mission, using his vast arcane knowledge to identify potential candidates and orchestrate their resurrection into new purpose. His lawful nature, combined with an unwavering moral compass refined through centuries of solitude, made him the perfect counterbalance to the darker aspects of their work. In Naxramas, he found not merely an ally but a reason to believe his curse of eternal life could serve a meaningful purpose.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

24, modifier +7

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Necrotic Bolt

Ranged Spell Attack: +15 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 4d10 necrotic damage.

Summon Death Knight

Ezek'Iel summons a death knight under his control. It acts on his turn.

Arcane Resurrection

Ezek'Iel can resurrect a fallen ally within 60 feet, restoring them with 50 hit points.

Arcane Resilience

Ezek'Iel has advantage on saving throws against spells.

Necromancer's Insight

Ezek'Iel can identify undead and death-related magic as a bonus action.

Lich's Fortitude

Ezek'Iel regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point.

Aura of Redemption

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against fear.

strength

+10

dexterity

+12

constitution

+12

intelligence

+15

wisdom

+11

charisma

+10

Spell Mastery

Ezek'Iel casts a spell of 5th level or lower without expending a spell slot.

Soul Harvest

Ezek'Iel targets one creature within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom save or take 6d10 necrotic damage and be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.

Lich's Command

Ezek'Iel commands one undead ally to make an attack as a reaction.

Necrotic

Cold

Poison

Psychic

Charmed

Frightened

Paralyzed

Poisoned