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Cadaverous Rake

Creature 8 (uncommon) — undead, unholy

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

When a skilled duelist is killed, on occasion they rise as a cadaverous rake, refusing to let death get in the way of daring deeds. Appearing as a corpse-like version of their living form, a cadaverous rake retains their memories and much of their personality. The first act of many cadaverous rakes is to pay a surprise visit to family and friends, unveiling their revival. If they're met with revulsion or attempts to lay them to rest, the rake typically lashes out at the perceived betrayal or dep

Source: book-of-the-dead-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +16
Skills acrobatics +18, athletics +19, deception +16, intimidation +18, thievery +16
Str
+5
Dex
+6
Con
+4
Int
+3
Wis
+2
Cha
+4
AC 27 Fort +16 Ref +20 Will +12
HP 125
Immunities bleed, death-effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Rapier +20, Damage 2d6+8 piercing

Abilities

+18 to Initiative
Repartee Riposte (emotion, mental) —
Void Healing — Negative Healing
Parry Dance — The cadaverous rake makes a melee Strike, then Steps, positioning their blade defensively. They gain a +2 circumstance bonus to AC until the end of their next turn.
Shadow Rapier (magical, void) — The rake shrouds their sword in void energy, changing the damage type to void. This shadow-shrouded rapier has a reach of 30 feet. The effect lasts until the end of the rake's turn.
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