Hryngar Taskmaster
Creature 2 — duergar, dwarf, humanoid
WeaverLANDhumanoiddwarfduergar
Hryngar priests of the taskmaster god Droskar often assume leadership roles within their communities, advancing the goals of their deity through coercion and displays of force. Often referred to as hryngar taskmasters, these leaders issue commands to hryngar subordinates and subjugated contractual clients in the same breath, treating the two as if they were interchangeable. As a result, hryngar taskmasters are equally loathed by practically everyone. Deep beneath the surface, the dour dwarves k
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +8; darkvision
Languages common, dwarven, sakvroth
Skills athletics +7, deception +7, intimidation +7, occultism +5, religion +6, survival +6
Str
+2
Dex
+0
Con
+2
Int
+0
Wis
+2
Cha
+3
Items Pick, Chain Mail, Religious Symbol (Wooden)
AC 18
Fort +8
Ref +4
Will +8
+2 status to all saves vs. magic, iron mind
HP 30
Speed 20 feet
Offense
Melee Pick (fatal-d10) +8, Damage 1d6+6 piercing
Abilities
+2 Status to All Saves vs. Magic —
Iron Mind — Hryngar taskmasters automatically disbelieve all illusions of 1st rank or lower.
Light Blindness — When first exposed to bright light, the monster is Blinded until the end of its next turn. After this exposure, light doesn't blind the monster again until after it spends 1 hour in darkness. However, as long as the monster is in an area of bright light, it's Dazzled.
Take Them Down! — The hryngar taskmaster smashes their maul into the ground and invokes Droskar's name to rally their allies to action. All allied hryngars of equal or lower level that are within 20-foot emanation{20 feet} of the hryngar taskmaster gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls until the end of the hryngar taskmaster's next turn.
Divine Prepared Spells DC 18, attack +10
1st Fear, Harm, Runic Weapon
Cantrips (1st) Detect Magic, Shield
Occult Innate Spells DC 18, attack +10
2nd Blood Vendetta, Paranoia
Cantrips (2nd) Sigil
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable ally soaks the front-line hits while this taskmaster's rally keeps buffing the whole line's attack and damage rolls.
CrasherLANDA heavy melee attacker turns the status bonus to attack and damage into a much larger burst than the taskmaster could land alone.
SniperLANDA ranged ally extends the emanation's buff at a distance while the taskmaster itself stays back from the front line.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ melee reliance
Avoid stacking multiple buff-callers; redundant status bonuses to attack and damage cap out quickly and waste actions.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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