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As a general rule, rogues are typically found, or rather, not found, getting into places they shouldn’t be, and in the vast array of places with that qualification, we make note of tombs, ancient complexes, and abandoned ruins.

Today’s subject specializes in infiltrating and looting such places, delving deep in order to recover rare relics and either take them for themselves or else sell them to buyers both legitimate and otherwise, depending on how the local authorities view tomb robbing.

Whether they are legitimate archaeologist or just those looking for a quick buck, their line of work often pits them against restless dead and the magical wards left behind by the creators of such places, and their skills specialize to rise to the challenge.

As they often have to deal with magical curses and hauntings, these tomb robbers are well-versed in identifying such things, picking up on subtle cues.

Not one to let a thing like curses stop them, these rogues learn to expand their skill at disabling magical traps to also include dispelling curses, though they have an upper limit in how many they can disable in a single day.

Additionally, these rogues can learn a few special talents associated with their skill set. Namely, some learn to not only disable curses, but lay them as well, these already magically talented rogues cursing foes just as they drive their weapon into their vitals.

Others learn the art of stabbing into the ether, not only striking at incorporeal undead, but also at bodiless haunts.

Extremely useful for dungeon crawls into haunted and cursed locations, these rogues add their own spin to things. I recommend definitely maxing perception, since you’ll want to see things coming in the absence of uncanny dodge. Their ability to remove curses also makes them useful prior and after running into various cursed artifacts and rooms as well. I recommend a utility rogue build, focusing on having an arsenal of skills and tools, including the magic talents you’ll have to take to get the cursed sneak attack.

Classical adventuring explorers with a touch of magic, this archetype is useful for representing both outright tomb robbers, as well as those with a genuine archaeological interest. Of course, even the latter is not necessarily goodly, with some archaeologists perfectly happy to defile and steal from the descendants of the cultures they investigate in order to make their mark, and a hefty earning, from historical finds. Understanding where the line between rediscovering the past and stealing from other cultures is an important part of playing this archetype well.

On its final, ill-fated voyage, the Maiden’s Lace was lost at sea carrying rare artifacts from Engyor. Eager divers have tried to recover them before, but the sunken vessel is chock-full of haunts and curses, not to mention the duppy which was once the captain. Trying to loot the ship will require specialized aquatic equipment and someone skilled at breaking curses.

Sir Maxwell Intorion, legendary adventurer, archaeologist, family man, lover, fighter, murderer, martyr. Indeed, he was many things in life, but after an ill-fated expedition, his luck finally ran out, and now he exists as the very sort of thing he struggled against for so long, a gearghost tied to the rolling boulder trap that crushed him, lying in wait to take out his frustrations on the next daring fool.

Natural History of Dragons Series by Marie Brennan

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The Necroficer is my unique take on the idea of a Necromancer. Rather than relying on spell-casting and summoning, the Necroficer is built around the idea of crafting unique undead monsters that fight by your side. The Goal is to be More of a “Frankenstein Meets the Reanimator” than Classic Death-centered Mage. If that sounds interesting Please take a look!

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Skirr Huge undead, neutral evil Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 153 (18d12 + 36) Speed 25 ft., fly 50 ft. Str 22, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 14 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft. passive Perception 11 Languages - Challenge 7 (2900 XP) Snatch. If the skirr flies at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a bite attack on the same turn, it may then move up to its speed as a bonus action. Actions Multiattack. The skirr makes three attacks: two with its claws and one with its bite. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6+6) piercing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the skirr can’t bite another target. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6+6) slashing damage. Regurgitate Skeleton (1/Day). The skirr regurgitates the bones of a creature it has consumed, which animate into a skeleton that fights alongside it. The skirr must have killed and eaten a humanoid creature within the last 24 hours to use this ability. The skeleton appears in an unoccupied space within 20 feet of the skirr. Roll initiative for the skeleton, which has its own turns. On its turn, the skeleton attacks the nearest living creature.

A faint rustling and a stench of death herald the skirr’s approach. They hunt the weak and wounded, flying through necropolises, swamps, or deserts looking for prey. When they find it, they swoop down and grab it, slashing with their claws, before snatching it up and carrying it up to be dropped from on high. They consume their prey to sate their constant hunger for flesh; the bones, they care not for, and do not digest. Instead, the necromantic energy in their stomach infuses the bones with unlife, and sometimes the skirr will regurgitate them as skeletons to fight alongside them in battle. The origin of these giant vulture-like undead predators is unknown. They weigh around twenty thousand pounds and have a wingspan of nearly fifty feet.