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Archemoros, the Candlebearer

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Archemoros, the Candlebearer 16 STR, 14 DEX, 15 WIL, black sickle (d8) He appears only as a figure cloaked in shadow, a pale candle's flame flickering in an outstretched grey hand, reflecting in dark, hooded eyes. Immune to harm from mortal threats. Can travel through shadows. Light dims at his approach, refusing to illuminate his form. Critical Damage: The target is subjected to terrifying visions of the things they fear most. The visions persist until the fear is conquered, Archemoros is banished, or until the target is left in total darkness. Only pure, heavenly light may banish him--even the light of the dullest star. There is an old story about a man who loved a woman. One day, the woman grew ill, and it appeared that she would die; but the man could not accept this. Each day, from morning till night he prostrated himself before her sick bed and pleaded with the gods to spare her. Each day his petitions went unanswered. Fin...