Village Backdrop: Laewas (5e)
5e
Undead: ?
Incorporeal Undead: ?
Ghost: Maegar's Sphere artifact.
Zombie: In his final months, Maegar installed arcane traps and even raised handfuls of zombies to protect him in his work.
Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen, Farmer, Ghostly Farmer: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Trader: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen, Worker: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Spectral Pig, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Child Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghostly Cat, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghostly Merchant, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghostly Traveller, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Man Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Ghostly Semi-Feral Dog, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Spectral Robin, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Young Boy Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Attractive Young Man Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Elderly Man Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Elderly Lady Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Lilia, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Farmer's Wife Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Young Lover Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Weak Shade: If faced with evidence of their strange situation, the ghost [of Laewas] either ignores it entirely, rationalizes the event, or laughs it off. Should the evidence become irrefutable, the ghost’s denial temporarily breaks. It disappears into mist or transforms into weak shade and attacks. In either case, it reforms the next day with no memory of what has transpired.
Kielbo Burrow, Halfling Ghost, Round Halfling, Larger Than Life Gentleman With Expensive Tastes, Plump Retiree, Short Halfling, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Hanma Burrow, Halfling Ghost, Plump Retiree, Short Halfling, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Burrow Triplet, Burrow Kid, Young Halfling Ghost, Halfling Child Ghost, Active Troublemaker, Consumate Pickpocket, Halfling Triplet, Pickpocketing Ne'er-Do-Well, Spoiled Triplet, Rambunctious Child, Short Halfling, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Raewin Chaethyrnan, Elf Ghost, Old Man, Elderly Elf With a Grey Beard, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Helgen Chaethyrnan, Human Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Half-Elf Child Ghost, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Alyse Brage, Human Ghost, Black Haired Matron, Devoted Mother, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
Maegar Balerium, Maegar the Mage, Human Ghost Mage, Sorcerer, Mad Petty Mage, Ill-Looking Man, Ghost of Laewas, Ghost, Shade, Villager, Fleeting Ghost, Spirit, Poor Spectre, Citizen: Within Fourtowers’ dusty halls, Maegar obsessed over a discovery to bring his family to prominence once again. He set about crafting an arcane relic, a weapon which could be used to quickly and cleanly decimate a population.
As he neared completion of the artefact, Maegar reached new heights of paranoia. He rarely left Fourtower and festooned the twisting corridors with traps and bound undead which remain to this day. But, through capricious luck or divine inspiration, Maegar created an artefact far beyond his power. On an unassuming day in summer, during a routine test, the sphere ruptured. The negative energies released instantly killed Maegar and all other living things within several miles.
MAEGAR’S SPHERE
Artifact
Aura necromancy; Weight 1,000 lbs.
Maegar’s sphere is an eight-foot-tall, dwarven crafted bronze sphere. Its shell is ritualistically marked by obsidian, lead and bones, all covered in rough arcane runes. A quarter of the sphere can be slid open to reveal a hollow interior.
Before it can be used, the sphere must be filled with 20 HD of incorporeal undead. The spirits must be destroyed, controlled, or otherwise defeated adjacent to the sphere for their energy to charge the weapon. Alternatively, living creatures may be killed within the sphere in a horrible enough manner to produce a ghost.
When the sphere is filled, it immediately emits a pulse of 6d6 necrotic damage within a three-mile radius (DC 25 Constitution halves).
Each midnight, and whenever a spirit is added to the sphere, the artefact has a 5% chance of prematurely activating, dealing 3d6 necrotic damage to all creatures within a three-mile radius (DC 25 Constitution halves).
When the sphere activates, the spirits within are utterly destroyed. Creatures slain by this negative energy have a higher than average chance of becoming ghosts who cannot move on until the sphere is destroyed.
Destruction: If Maegar’s spirit is caught within the sphere, it prematurely activates before disintegrating into ash.
