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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BLACKDIRGE" data-source="post: 568477" data-attributes="member: 1953">Nithrekel, Earth Mephit Small Outsider; Fighter 12/War Master2, AL N; CR 17; Year 48HD 3d8+14d10+21; hp 159; Init +2; Spd 30 ft, Fly 40 ft; AC 29 (+2 Dex, +1 size, +6 natural, +8 chain shirt, ring +2)BAB +17/+12/+7/+2; Atk +25/+20/+15/+10 melee or +20/+15/+10/+5 ranged;SV Fort +17, Ref +11, Will +10;Str 24, Dex 12 (14), Con 16, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 14Skills (88 points): Bluff +6 (7), Craft (weapon smith) +12 (14), Craft (armorer) +12 (14), Diplomacy +9 (11), Hide +6 (12), Knowledge (military tactics) +12 (14), Intimidate +8 (10), Listen +6 (7), Move Silently +6 (8), Spot +6 (7) Feats: Power Attack, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (bastard sword), Weapon Focus (bastard sword), Cleave, Weapon Specialization (bastard sword), Flyby Attack, Improved Critical (bastard sword), Great Cleave, Power Critical, Sunder, Improved Initiative, Expertise, LeadershipLanguages: terran, common, dwarven, ignan, gnollArmor: +3 Moderate Fortification Mithral Breastplate, +8 AC, 15 lbsWeapons: +4 Keen Screaming Bastard Sword: Atk +30/+25/+20/+15 melee, Dmg 1d10+1d6+16, crit 15-20/x2Javelin: Atk +20/+15/+10/+5 ranged, Dmg 1d6+7, crit x2, range 30ftClaws (2): Atk +25 melee, Dmg 1d3+7, crit x2Other Gear: potion of cure moderate wounds (2), 2 javelins of lightning, gloves of dexterity +2, ring of protection +2, ring of resistance +2, ring of spell deflectionBreath Weapon: 15 ft. cone of rock shards and pebbles, Dmg 1d8, reflex save for half DC 21Spell-like abilities: 1/hour – enlarge, 1/day – soften earth and stone, cast as 6th level sorcererFast Healing: Nithrekel heals 2 points of damage per round when underground or buried up to his waist in earth Summon Mephit: Once per day Nithrekel can summon another earth mephit with a 25% chance of success.Nithrekel returned to Hazergal’s keep victorious and in high spirits, not only had he survived the grueling siege of Sheveker’s tower virtually unscathed he now had a chance to defeat his cruel master. Armed with the magic disjunction amulet given him by Hazergal and meant for use on Sheveker, Nithrekel had also gained possession of a ring of spell deflection from his master’s hated rival in exchange for letting the fiendish sorcerer flee without conflict. Nithrekel now stood a chance of slaying Hazergal, he only had to wait until his planar contract expired, for he could not raise a hand against his master while still under the influence of the powerful binding magic. So he would wait and be patient, planning his attack precisely so that when the moment came to strike at Hazergal the wizard would be taken by surprise.Hazergal was ecstatic with Nithrekel’s success and when the mephit presented the ring bearing Grazzt’s symbol to the demented archmage he let loose a howl of pure delight. Hazergal asked for no further proof of Sheveker’s destruction obviously believing every word of Nithrekel’s tale. Hazergal left shortly afterward to take formal possession of Sheveker’s fortress and to glean whatever magic baubles Sheveker had left behind. Nithrekel retired to his chambers to begin planning his attack on Sheveker and to hide the amulet and ring he would use in his assassination attempt. Nithrekel sorely missed his old friend Brogon Vir Hemek, the loyal Hobgoblin captain that had been slain by Hazergal’s malice. Nithrekel longed to hear his old friend’s voice and wise council but he knew this battle he would face alone. Over the course of the next seven years Nithrekel saw his legion grow to almost double in size, and begin to attract a whole new type of individual. Hazergal’s legion had largely been comprised of gnolls, hobgoblins and other savage races with an inclination to evil, but through Nithrekel’s evenhanded leadership and brilliant success in battle, mercenaries of an altogether different sort began to flock to Hazergal's banner. Humans, elves and even dwarves whose outlook was more neutrally inclined began to seek employment under the successful Mephit general and it was from these ranks that Nithrekel found friendship once again. Vendek Shudderstone was an exiled duergar warrior from deep in the underdark. He had shown mercy to a prisoner of war and was banished from his clan and his home for cowardice and treason. The exiled dark dwarf wandered far and wide, but everywhere he went the color of his skin and the reputation of his people caused him no end of trouble. Finally his wandering brought him to Vaasa where he heard of a mad wizard who employed an altogether unique general whose skill in battle was only equaled by the respect his men held for him. Intrigued, Vendek sought the general out and quickly gained employment within Hazergal’s legion. Nithrekel was immediately drawn to the grizzled dwarven veteran for in many ways he reminded him of his lost friend Brogon. The dwarf was a powerful warrior, even tempered and a fine leader of men. Nithrekel eventually granted Vendek his own century to command and over the course of the next five years the two became good friends. Vendek finally felt that he had found a place where he belonged and a commander he was proud to serve under. Vendek earned the respect of the entire legion quickly and after five years at the rank of captain Nithrekel promoted him to the long vacant rank of first captain of Hazergal’s legion. A strong trust has been built between the duergar and the mephit and Nithrekel has confided in Vendek and told him of his imprisonment and his plan to slay Hazergal. Vendek vowed to aid Nithrekel in his endeavor and the two have been planning furiously for the day when Nithrekel must confront Hazergal.Nithrekel has big plans if and when he is able to free himself of Hazergal’s binding. He and Vendek have spent long hours discussing the fate of the legion and like Brogon before him Vendek would like to see the legion become autonomous and form its own base of power. Nithrekel endorses this idea whole-heartedly as he has no plans on returning to his own plane once Hazergal is gone; he now considers the legion his home and his family. All that stands in the way of Hazergal’s legion becoming Nithrekel’s legion is one final conflict that will either bring victory and freedom or cost Nithrekel everything he has worked for these past fifty years.</blockquote>

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