Gorson
This centaur-like creature is at least twice as long as a human and stands about 8 feet tall. Its lower body is that of a great golden lion and its upper body is a coal-black humanoid with glaring crimson eyes. Its mane-like hair is thick, long, and dark brown, and the creature wears it draped over its broad shoulders and down its massive back. Its mouth is lined with sharpened fangs and its arms end in large, powerful hands. Splatters of dried and caked blood can be seen in the creature's mane and fur.
Gorson (CR 22)
Large Outsider (Devil, Evil, Extraplanar, Lawful)Alignment: Lawful Evil
Initiative: +13
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Detect Good, Detect Magic, See Invisibility, See in Darkness ; Perception +33
Speed: 50 feet
Space: 10 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 44, touch 26, flat-footed 35 (+9 Dex, +18 natural, -1 size, +8 profane)Hit Points: 372 (24d10+240) Regeneration 10 (good, silver)
Saving Throws: Fort +18, Ref +23, Will +20
Damage Reduction: 15/good and silver
Immunity: fire, poison
Energy Resistance: acid 10, cold 10
Spell Resistance: 33
Offense
Melee: +3 wounding battleaxe +39/+34/+29/+24 (2d6+15/19- 20/x3 plus 1 bleed), 2 forepaws +30 (2d8+6 plus Grab)Reach: 10 feet
Special Attacks: Pounce, Rake (2 forepaws, 2d8+18)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 20th):
- Constant- Detect Good, Detect Magic, See Invisibility
- At Will- Animate Dead, Blasphemy (DC 25), Charm Monster (DC 22), Create Undead, Desecrate, Dispel Magic, Teleport, Greater (self plus 50 pounds of objects only), Lightning Bolt (DC 21), Magic Circle against Good, Produce Flame, Suggestion (DC 21), Tongues, Unhallow (DC 23), Unholy Aura (DC 26), Wall Of Fire
- 2/day- summon (level 9, 2d10 lemures or nupperibos, 2d4 bearded devils, 1d4 bone devils, erinyes, or barbed devils, or 1 pit fiend 100%)
- 1/day- Symbol of Stunning (DC 25)
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 (+12) | 29 (+9) | 30 (+10) | 23 (+6) | 23 (+6) | 27 (+8) |
CMB +37 (+41 Grapple)
CMD 64 (68 vs. Trip)
Feats: Cleave, Critical Focus, Great Cleave, Powerful Maneuvers, Improved Critical (Battleaxe), Improved Initiative, Improved Vital Strike, Vital Strike, Weapon Focus (Battleaxe)
Skills: Acrobatics +36, Bluff +35, Diplomacy +35, Escape Artist +33, Intimidate +35, Knowledge (local) +30, Knowledge (nature) +30, Knowledge (planes) +33, Knowledge (religion) +30, Perception +33, Sense Motive +33, Survival +33
Languages: Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Giant, Goblin, Infernal; telepathy 100 ft.
Special Abilities
NONEEcology
Environment: AnyOrganization: solitary or troupe (Gorson plus 1-3 barbed devils, bone devils or bearded devils, and 4-10 nupperibos)
Treasure: double standard
The Blood Duke, Gorson, is a great lion-bodied humanoid that serves Great Mammon as 2nd general of his infernal army. Gorson leads 5 legions of barbed devils in service to his lord. Gorson is called \"The Lion\" for his ferocity in battle and his general appearance. He often takes the entrails of those he has slain and makes a necklace, wrapping it around his neck or entwining them in his bloody mane-like hair.
Gorson stands 8 feet tall and is 12 feet long. He weighs 1,200 pounds. Gorson usually begins combat by leaping on a foe and rending it to pieces with his forepaws and rear claws. Those that survive this onslaught are subjected to a massive assault by his great battleaxe. Gorson attacks relentlessly and only stops when all foes are dead. Those that attempt to flee are run down and slaughtered.
Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene.
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