Campaign of the Month: September 2018
Shadows of the Rift
Jalynel Windshadow
Bronze Griffon Fighter
Description:
Jalynel Windshadow CR 9
XP 6,400
Elf fighter 10
LN Medium humanoid (elf)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +15
Defense
AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 20 (7 armor, +2 Dex, +3 shield)
hp 94 (10d1035)
Fort +11, Ref +7, Will +6; +2 vs. enchantments, +3 vs. fear
Defensive Abilities bravery +3; Immune sleep
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk lance 18/13 (1d8+4/×3) or flail 14/9 (1d8+2)
Ranged mwk composite longbow 16/11 (1d8+3/×3)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with lance)
Special Attacks weapon training (spears +2, bows +1)
Tactics
Before Combat Well in advance of battle, the fighter activates his bronze griffon and saddles and armors it. Before the fighting starts, he mounts his griffon, takes to the air, and quaffs his potion of heroism.
During Combat The fighter flies above the battlefield taking passes with his lance, never flying lower than 10 feet above the ground. If outmatched in melee, he retreats to higher altitude and uses his bow. A griffon rider loves to unseat other mounted combatants, particularly if they’re flying. He keeps a plentiful supply of alchemist’s fire in case any flammable targets present themselves.
Base Statistics Without heroism, the fighter’s statistics are Senses Perception 13; Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +4; Melee mwk lance +16/11 (1d8+4/×3) or flail 12/7 (1d8+2); Ranged mwk composite longbow 14/9 (1d8+3/×3); CMB +12; Skills Handle Animal +8, Perception +13, Ride +17.
Statistics
Str 15, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 10
Base Atk +10; CMB +14; CMD 24
Feats Combat Reflexes, Improved Bull Rush, Mounted Combat, Power Attack, Ride-By Attack, Shield Focus, Skill Focus (Ride), Spirited Charge, Toughness, Unseat, Weapon Focus (lance)
Skills Handle Animal +10, Perception +15, Ride +19
Languages Tradespeak Elven
SQ armor training 2, elven magic, weapon familiarity
Combat Gear potions of cure light wounds (2), potion of heroism, alchemist’s fire (5); Other Gear masterwork banded mail, masterwork heavy steel shield, masterwork lance, masterwork composite longbow (Str +2) with 20 arrows, figurine of wondrous power (bronze griffon), bit and bridle, exotic military saddle, masterwork studded leather barding, 47 gp
Bio:
Jalynel Windshadow is originally from Almathriel in the elven lands. He is the nominal leader of the group that calls itself the Bronze Griffons. His actual griffon is named Kazumel.