Darktorch
Undead adventurer wielding a torch of pure darkness, seeking to spread its eternal curse
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 15 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 4* |
| Number Appearing | 1, Lair 1d6 |
| Attacks | 2 torch |
| Damage | 1d6 + darkness |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 4 |
| Morale | 12 |
| XP | 280 |
| Treasure Type | Special, Torch |
A Darktorch was once an adventurer that died in terror after their last torch went out. A darktorch is a usually humanoid undead with a vaguely nondescript appearance, making it hard to say what race, or even what gender, it once was. It wields a torch that emanates pure darkness like a weapon. Its goal is to kill other adventurers by enveloping them in the eternal darkness that has claimed it. A darktorch hides in this darkness, waiting for the ideal moment to attack, when it envelops its prey in its curse.
Special Abilities
Invisible in Darkness: While in complete darkness, the darktorch is invisible, however even the slightest glimmer of light will reveal it.
Darkvision: A darktorch is unaffected by magical darkness, and can see perfectly well in both natural and magical darkness.
Darkness Touch: The darktorches torch causes 1d6 points of damage and the target is rendered under the effects of a darkness spell, effectively blinding them, unless they make a save vs. Death Ray to avoid the effect.
Create Spawn: Any individual killed by a darktorch rises as a darktorch itself after 1d3 days.
Cursed Torch: When a darktorch is slain, nothing remains except its torch, laying abandoned on the ground. This torch can be used to cast the darkness spell three times per day; however, if exposed to sunlight it is destroyed in 2d4 rounds.
Undead Immunities: As undead, they are immune to sleep, charm, and hold, and can be Turned by a Cleric (as a wight).