Brother Aldric Vane
A bull-strong Lawful cleric who leads by force of presence, hoards fire-warding spells, and trusts completely in a ring that does nothing.
AC 4 [15] (chainmail + shield), Level 9 Cleric, HP 30, ATK 1 × mace (1d6) or spell, THAC0 14 [+5], MV 60' (20'), SV D6 W7 P9 B11 S9, AL Lawful, STR 17 INT 7 WIS 9 DEX 10 CON 10 CHA 16
- • Carries a notched mace and a piece of jewellery worth 1100gp he claims is a holy relic; speaks in slow, confident declarations that followers mistake for wisdom.
- • Spells memorised betray a fixation on fire: resist fire ×3, growth of animal ×2, remove fear, protection from evil, resist cold, cure disease, sticks to snakes, speak with plants, insect plague, create food.
- • Wears a Ring of Delusion — he believes it is a powerful protective ring and credits it for every narrow escape; the ring is utterly mundane.
- • Will not knowingly remove the ring; a clever party might exploit his overconfidence in its protection.