This human-size wooden statue depicts one of the Devil Princes, Mephistopheles himself. He is depicted in his most charming aspect, a grin upon his goatee'd face, and one hand tucked behind his back politely. Those who gaze upon the statue cannot help but be captivated and beguiled by it, but they cannot know of its dark secret.
Each of these statues is made from the entrapped spirit of a servant of Good, imprisoned forever in stone and forced to witness Mephistopheles' servants worshipping at its feet, and the effect it has on those who see it. Their torture can be glimpsed only if the statue is seen in a mirror, which reveals the original subject's face and features. Statistics: Intelligent creatures which see the statue must make a Will save (DC 15) or become Fascinated by the statue for as long as they are undisturbed. Those who view the statue for more than 1 hour must make a further Will save (DC 15) or become Charmed by Mephistopheles himself, and are likely to receive a personal instruction. Worshippers of Mephistopheles gain a +1 profane bonus to the saving throw DC of any spells they cast within 30 feet of the statue. Despite their enchantment, the statues are not hardened, and can usually be destroyed by toppling them. This ends the enchantment instantly. How you can use a Mephistophelean Effigy in your game: - A cult worshipping Mephistopheles which is crafting such a statue might have kidnapped a master Stonemason. This might tip off your Player Characters, letting them follow a trail of clues to the arrogant cultists. - More experienced PCs who have made an enemy of Mephistopheles' Cult might even be targets for abduction and entrapment themselves, or perhaps a valued mentor or friend. If they arrive on time, they might be able to rescue the target, otherwise they'll find only an activated statue, and an empowered cult. - PCs who finally (and likely accidentally) discover the truth behind these statues might regret their shattering of previous ones they've encountered. Retrieving the souls from Mephistopheles requires a trip to the Hells themselves. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 13 May 2019. Comments are closed.
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