Ryovi

Ryovi

Frequency: Unique

No. Appearing: 1

Armor Class: 2

Move: 40’

Hit Dice: 11d10 (72 HP)

% In Lair: 0%

Treasure Type: S

Attacks: 1 (Soulrender Scimitar or Shark Tooth or Darkbolt)

Damage: 1d10 Scimitar blade / 1d8 Shark’s Tooth / 1d10 Darkbolt

Special Attacks: See Below

Special Defenses: Nil

Magic Resistance: All Heat and Cold Based spells

Intelligence: Highly Intelligent

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Size: L

Psionic Ability: Nil

Level/ X.P. Value: XI / 1300 + 16 per HP + 850 EAXPA

The Ryovi are devilish creatures known for their haunting appearance, insidious nature, and affinity for darkness and corruption. Standing almost seven feet tall, they possess a powerful and imposing stature, their sickly brown skin adorned with twisted horns, red eyes, and a single tentacle sprouting from the back of their heads. The Ryovi are shrouded in mystery, purportedly created from the nightmares of gods or as a result of a failed experiment by a mad mage.

Reveling in the suffering and pain of others, the Ryovi use insidious whispers to corrupt even the most just and noble beings, serving the dark and malevolent Matigahl and seeking to bring about chaos and destruction. They are resistant to most forms of magic, presenting a formidable challenge for spellcasters, and possess high pain tolerance, continuing to fight even while injured, instilling fearlessness in battle.

Matigahl, the revered female leader of the Ryovi, is worshiped as a deity due to her cunning leadership and formidable power among the devilish creatures. The Ryovi revere her as a powerful being deserving of worship, showcasing her arcane divinity and feared reputation through intricate tattoos and dark magic prowess. Ryovi wield the Soulrender, a Naginata created by Matigahl, with a scimitar blade and a large “adamantine” steel double “Shark’s Tooth” infused with dark magic properties.

When wielded, the Soulrender’s blade releases waves of darkness that blind enemies and create pools of darkness, while the Shark’s Tooth end fires Darkbolt spells. The weapon’s dark magic properties come with a heavy toll on the wielder, inducing Slow Madness and causing disturbing visions and nightmares that lead to insanity.

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