Final Confrontation with Estor • Odyssey of the Dragonlords

In whatever manner Lutheria is dealt with, once the heroes depart the Hypnos, Estor will have no need for a continued alliance with them.

Renewed Oath of Peace#

If the heroes renewed the Oath of Peace with Lutheria, read the following:

The air grows cold, and the timbers of the Ultros creak. The spirit of Estor materializes before you. “I spared you because you were useful,” he snarls. “I endured centuries of torment for this one moment, and you denied it to me. You chose Lutheria’s lies over my vengeance. You have stolen what I was owed. Now you will learn the price of mercy.”

At this point Estor will attack the heroes. Refer to Fighting Estor below.

Lutheria Dead#

If the heroes killed Lutheria and Estor was unable to help with the Xiphos of Slaughter (appendix C) then read the following:

The spirit of Estor materializes before you. “At last, she is gone. But that victory was meant to be mine. I carried this hatred through death and damnation, and you took it from me. You denied me the final stroke. Now, you will suffer for that mistake.”

Estor attacks immediately. Refer to Fighting Estor.

Estor, Captain of the Ultros

Medium Undead, Neutral Evil AC 15 Initiative HP 144 (32d8) Speed 5 ft., Fly 50 ft. (hover) MOD SAVE MOD Str 7 –2 –2 Dex 20 +5 Int 16 +3 +3 Wis 12 +1 Resistances Acid, Bludgeoning, Fire, Lightning, Piercing, Slashing, Thunder Immunities Cold, Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 18 (20,000 XP; PB +6) Traits Ethereal Sight. Estor can see 60 ft. into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa. Incorporeal Movement. Estor can move through other creatures and objects as if they were Difficult Terrain. He takes 5 (1d10) Force damage if he ends his turn inside an object. Actions Multiattack. Estor makes three attacks, using his Ghostly Spear or his Xiphos of Slaughter if it is available. Ghostly Spear. Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 5 ft. (4d6 + 4) Necrotic damage. Xiphos of Slaughter. Melee Attack Roll: 15 (4d4 +5) Necrotic damage and 11 (2d10) Psychic damage.

Etherealness. +1 (11) Estor casts the Etherealness spell, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability. Estor is visible on the Material Plane while on the Border Ethereal and vice versa, but he can’t affect or be SAVE MOD SAVE affected by anything on the other plane. +5 Con 10 +0 +0 +7 Cha 18 +4 +4 Horrific Visage (Recharge 5-6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone that can see Estor and isn’t an Undead. Failure: 32 (8d6 + 4) Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition until the start of Estor’s next turn. Bonus Actions Spectral Bulwark (3/Day). Estor is healed by 25 Hit Points. Reactions Spectral Sacrifice (3/Day). Trigger: Estor takes damage. Response: The damage is reduced to 0. Legendary Actions Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Estor can expend a use to take one of the following actions. He regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Jab. Estor makes an attack with his Ghostly Spear or the Xiphos of Slaughter if it is available. Spirit Charge. Estor moves up to his Speed, without provoking Attacks of Opportunity, and moving through other creatures without expending extra movement to do so. Estor Hit: 18 must end his movement in an empty space. Charisma Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature that Estor moves through. +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: Failure: 14 (4d6) Psychic damage. Failure or Success: Estor can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.

Lutheria Dead with Estor’s Help#

If the heroes killed Lutheria with Estor’s help using the Xiphos of Slaughter (appendix C) then read the following:

“It is done,” Estor says quietly. “You have given me what no soul ever has. Vengeance.” He turns to you. “You may keep the Ultros . I will not bar your path. But swear this to me. If ever you hold the power to name a god, you will raise me as the Lord of Death.” A thin smile crosses his face. “A harmless oath, is it not? Mortals do not shape the fate of gods.”

If the heroes take the oath, then Estor inclines his head in satisfaction and fades from sight. If any hero refuses, he attacks at once. Refer to Fighting Estor.

Fighting Estor#

Estor fights with the aid of the specters bound to the Ultros. Though the heroes have not seen them since their arrival in Mytros, these spirits never truly departed. They willingly sacrifice themselves to shield and empower their captain. Their sacrifice allows Estor to use his Spectral Bulwark and Spectral Sacrifice abilities. Estor can now be permanently destroyed. This is

possible because Lutheria is dead or because the heroes renewed the Oath of Peace and Lutheria has withdrawn her protection, allowing his spirit to be slain at last.

Use the Estor Arkelander stat block below. Estor can wield the Xiphos of Slaughter (appendix C) only if it is currently in his possession.

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