Torquemada, Grand Inquisitor of Spain

Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Challenge: 17 (18,000 XP) • Proficiency Bonus: +6
Role: Controller / Debuffer / Boss Villain

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Armor Class 19 (Inquisitorial Vestments)

Hit Points 225 (30d8 + 90)

Speed 30 ft.

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Ability Scores

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
12 (+1)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)

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Saving Throws

Wis +11, Cha +10, Con +9

Skills

Religion +10, Insight +11, Intimidation +10, History +10

Damage Resistances

Fire, necrotic, psychic

Condition Immunities

Charmed, frightened

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Languages

Common (Castilian), Latin, Infernal, Elvish

Alignment

Lawful Evil

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Special Traits

Divine Authority

Torquemada adds double his proficiency bonus to any ability check to detect lies, identify heresy, or resist enchantment and charm effects.

Fanatical Conviction (Recharge 5–6)

When reduced to half HP or lower, Torquemada gains 20 temporary hit points and advantage on all Wisdom and Charisma saving throws for 1 minute.

Aura of Suppression (30 ft. radius)

Arcane casters and non-humans within 30 feet have disadvantage on saving throws against fear. They also cannot regain hit points through magical means.

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Spellcasting

Torquemada is a 15th-level spellcaster (Wisdom-based; spell save DC 19, +11 to hit). He does not require material components.

• Cantrips (at will): Thaumaturgy, Toll the Dead, Word of Radiance, Sacred Flame
• 1st level (4 slots): Command, Shield of Faith, Detect Evil and Good
• 2nd level (3 slots): Hold Person, Silence, Zone of Truth
• 3rd level (3 slots): Spirit Guardians, Dispel Magic, Bestow Curse
• 4th level (3 slots): Banishment, Guardian of Faith, Death Ward
• 5th level (2 slots): Flame Strike, Geas
• 6th level (1 slot): Blade Barrier
• 7th level (1 slot): Divine Word

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Actions

Multiattack

Torquemada makes two melee attacks, or one melee attack and uses Condemn if available.

Rod of Contrition (Melee Weapon Attack)

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning plus 10 (3d6) radiant damage.
Effect: Target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom save or be silenced (unable to speak or cast verbal spells) until end of next turn.

Condemn (Recharge 4–6)

One creature within 60 ft. must succeed on a DC 19 Charisma saving throw or take 22 (5d8) psychic damage and be stunned until the end of its next turn. Non-human creatures roll with disadvantage.

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Bonus Actions

Heresy Unmasked

Marks one creature Torquemada can see within 60 ft. Until the end of his next turn, all attack rolls against the creature have advantage and the creature cannot benefit from invisibility or illusions.

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Reactions

Writ of Judgment (1/day)

When a creature within 30 ft. casts a spell, Torquemada may force them to make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the spell fails, and the caster takes 14 (4d6) radiant damage.
If the spell targeted Torquemada, he gains resistance to its damage type until the end of his next turn.

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Legendary Actions

Torquemada can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action may be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. He regains spent actions at the start of his turn.

• Inquisitorial Glare. One creature within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of its next turn.
• Cast a Cantrip. Torquemada casts one of his cantrips.
• Suppress Magic (Costs 2 actions). Torquemada targets a magical effect within 60 ft. He ends a spell of 4th level or lower, as though using Dispel Magic.

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Lair Actions (if encountered in a tribunal, cathedral, or inquisitorial sanctum)

On initiative count 20 (losing ties), Torquemada can use one of the following effects:

• Chains of Guilt. Spectral chains erupt in a 20-ft. radius. Each enemy must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the start of their next turn.
• Voice of the Inquisition. A Zone of Truth fills a 15-ft. radius centered on Torquemada for 1 minute. Allies are unaffected.

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Appearance

A gaunt, fire-eyed man in black and crimson vestments adorned with infernal and celestial script. His tall black capirote and iron mask bear the marks of ritual purification. Torquemada radiates dread, wielding his Rod of Contrition with unwavering judgment and theological cruelty. His presence feels like divine law given flesh—and flame.

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Tomás de Torquemada (Dominator of Belial)

Tomás de Torquemada, is the Inquisitor of Spain and confessor to Isabella I of Castile. Notorious for his zealous campaign against the dwarves and other non-believers in Spain. He was one of the chief supporters of the Decree, which resulted in the mass expulsion of dwarves from Spain.

Thousands of people have been burned at the stake by the Spanish Inquisition. His name has become synonymous with the Inquisition’ horror, religious bigotry, and cruel fanaticism.

Biography

Tomás de Torquemada entered his local monastery at a very young age.Earned a solid reputation for the triple virtues of learning, piety, and austerity. As a result, he was chosen to be a prior. During this time, Torquemada met the young Princess Isabella I and the two immediately established good relations. Torquemada served as her regular confessor and personal advisor. He was present at her coronation, and remains her closest ally and supporter. He advised her to marry King Ferdinand of Aragon in order to consolidate their kingdoms and form a power base that he could draw upon for his own purposes.

Establishment of the Holy Office of the Inquisition

Tomás de Torquemad’s concern towards the Spanish dwarves grew as he perceived them gaining increasing influence on the economic domination of Spain; he firmly believes that dwarves and other non-humans are undermining the Sovereigns’ power and, even more important, the Olympian Religion. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed, and so implored the Pope to grant heir request for an inquisition in Spain. The pope having granted their request, the Holy Office was established.

Grand Inquisitor

In the fifteen years since being named Grand Inquisitor of all Spain the inquisition has grown from the single tribunal at Seville to a network
of two dozen tribunals at Sevilla, Jaén, Córdoba, Ciudad Real, and, Zaragoza.

Tomás quest is to rid Spain of all heresy. Dwarves who converted to Hellenic Relgions, but continued practicing their religion in secret fell prey to his fanatical hunt for heretics. Torquemada urged all followers of Hellenic Gods to spy on the dwarves. Torquemada was described as “the hammer of heretics, the light of Spain, the saviour of his country, the honour of his order”.

Tomás promulgated articles for the guidance of inquisitors, whose competence was extended to include not only crimes of heresy and apostasy, but also sorcery, sodomy, polygamy, blasphemy, usury, and other offenses; torture was authorized in order to obtain evidence. Known for an extreme devotion to his cause, and loyalty to his patrons, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Torquemada heads an organization of ecclesiastical courts which imprisons, tortures, and burn’s suspected nonbelievers at the stake.

Torquemada’ s implacable hostility to the dwarves probably exercised an influence on the decision of Ferdinand and Isabella to expel from their dominions all dwarves who had not embraced the Olympian  Religions. Under the Decree, more than 40,000 dwarves have left Spain.

Accusations of excess regarding the Spanish Inquisition are common, affirming that, many true and faithful are because of the testimony of enemies, rivals, slaves and other low people -without tests of any kind, have been locked up in secular prisons, tortured and condemned like relapsed heretics, deprived of their goods and properties, and given over to the secular arm to be executed.

Tomás shows no mercy to those who refused to repent. Many people are thrown into prison and remain there until death. Many others are either publicly beheaded or burned at the stake. Those condemned to death are forced to wear a sambenito, a black cloak with designs of demons, dragons and snakes engraved on it.

Everyone is accountable to the Inquisition forced conversions by large numbers, takes place with significant government pressure.

Anyone who speaks against the Inquisition will fall under suspicion.

In his private life, Torquemada seems to be pious and austere, but his official career as an inquisitor has marked by a harsh intransigence, which nevertheless was generally supported by public opinion, at least in the early years. Eventually, Torquemada has garnered so much hatred that he travels with a bodyguard of 50 mounted guards and 250 armed men.

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High Inquisitor Tomás de Torquemada
Fighter 2, Cleric 8, Dominator of Belial14
Medium humanoid (Sapien)
Hit Dice	2d10+8d8+14d6+150 (250 hp)
Initiative	+1 (+1 Dexterity)
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	28 (+1 Dexterity, +3 Wisdom, +8 armor, +5 deflection, +1 monk), touch 20, flat-footed 27
Base Attack/Grapple	+17/+21
Attack	Unarmed strike +26 melee (1d8+9); or +2 vicious vorpal wounding Whip +23 melee (1d3+6 plus 2d6 plus 1 Constitution plus 1 vile plus 1d6 to Torquemada/x2 plus decapitation)
Full Attack	Unarmed strike +26/+21/+16 melee (1d8+9); or +2 vicious vorpal wounding Whip +23/ +18/+13 melee (1d3+6 plus 2d6 plus 1 Constitution plus 1 vile plus 1d6 to Alak/x2 plus decapitation)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Presence of pain, presence of passion, punishment +4d6, rebuke undead 7/day, revelation of pain 2/day, soul of fire, spells, suffer
Special Qualities	Embracement of pain, fire resistance 10, masochist, true torturer
Saves	Fort +28, Ref +13, Will +23
Abilities	Strength 19, Dexterity 13, Constitution 19, Intelligence 11, Wisdom 16, Charisma 18
Skills	Bluff +11, Climb +4 (+6 to Climb a rope), Diplomacy +6, Disguise +4 (+6 when acting in character), Escape Artist +6 (+8 to escape rope bonds), Gather Information +21, Intimidate +38, Knowledge (religion) +10, Knowledge (the planes) +9, Sense Motive +10, Speak Language (Infernal), Rope Use+12 (+14 to bind someone)
Feats	Devotee of Darkness (Belial), Endurance, Great Fortitude, Improved Grapple, Improved Unarmed Strike, Improved Toughness, Persuasive, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Intimidate), Spell Focus (Enchantment), Vile Martial Strike (Whip)
Epic Feats	Epic Endurance, Epic Toughness, Improved Touch of Fire
Environment	Any land or underground
Organization	Solitary (unique)
Challenge Rating	24
Treasure	1504 gp, +2 vicious vorpal wounding Whip, amulet of mighty fists +5, belt pouch (with 100 sp), boots of teleportation, bracers of armor +8, cleric’s vestments, chime of interruption, greater strand of prayer beads, mantle of spell resistance and resistance +5, manual of bodily health +5, manual of gainful exercise +5, masterwork dagger, masterwork manacles, monk’s belt, necklace of fireballs type VII, ring of mind shielding, ring of protection +5, silk rope (50 ft.), silver Unholy Symbol (Belial), waterskin.
Alignment	Lawful evil

Torquemada has received +5 inherent bonuses to his Strength and Constitution scores.

Devotee of Darkness: Once per day, Torquemada can call upon the aid of Belial, granting him a +3 profane bonus to any one roll. Against chaotic or good foes, Torquemada gains a +1 profane bonus to Armor Class, and once per day can gain a +2 profane bonus on saving throws against a spell with the chaotic or good descriptor. He also gains Spell Resistance 24 against chaotic and good spells and spell-like abilities.

Whenever dealing with a higher-ranking servant of Belial (or the Lord of Pain and Suffering himself), Torquemada takes a -2 penalty on attacks, checks, and other rolls, a -3 penalty to Armor Class, and a -6 penalty to saving throws. In addition, no Spell Resistance Torquemada obtains is ever effective against such creatures.

Embracement of Pain (Ex): Torquemada receives a boon against effects that should harm or incapacitate him, as he is filled with passion rather than pain. This translates into a +2 bonus to all saves against fear and pain effects; furthermore, such spells are only half as effective and last only half as long even if he fails his save against them.

Masochist (Ex): Torquemada receives intense pleasure when harmed or otherwise damaged. Any time Torquemada suffers five or more points of damage from one attack, he receives a +1 bonus to attacks, initiative, saving throws, and skill checks; the DCs to his dominator specific special abilities likewise receive a +1 bonus.

These bonuses remain for one round. Furthermore, Torquemada is not susceptible to death by massive damage and does not fall unconscious upon reaching 0 or fewer hit points; however, he automatically dies when he reaches -10 hit points. Torquemada may deliver this damage to himself if he so desires.

Presence of Pain (Su): Torquemada can cause all within five feet of him to suffer from intense pain. They must succeed on a Will save (DC 28) or fall under the effects of fear (caster level 24th).

Presence of Passion (Su): Torquemada can cause those he’s harmed to seek to please him in order to avoid further torture. 4/day, he may cast charm person (caster level 24th) on any being that has sustained more than 10 points of damage from one of his melee attacks.

The Will save DC is 28 + 1 for every 5 points of damage beyond 10; all forms of damage stack for the purposes of determining the modifier. Due to the nature of the presence of passion, the victim affected by this power does not receive a bonus to the initial saving throw. They will do almost anything to avoid more pain, and suffer a -2 penalty to all Charisma checks when asked by Torquemada to perform a deed against their nature.

The victim will even obey suicidal orders, in order to avoid future reprisals, but such a victim receives another Will save to overcome the effects. Once the presence of passion wears off, the victim will perceive Torquemada in a very hostile light. Alak may not charm more than 5 people at any one time.

Punishment (Ex): Torquemada excels in further harming those already writhing in pain. Any creature he has strike in melee or with a Whip within the last four rounds, or any creature under the influence of his presence of pain ability, suffers an additional +4d6 points of damage from Torquemada’s subsequent melee attacks. Torquemada can select whether this extra damage is lethal or nonlethal in nature. Creatures immune to critical hits are immune to punishment.

Revelation of Pain (Su): 2/day, as a standard action, Torquemada may cast symbol of pain (caster level 24th). This symbol of pain takes 1 action to cast and lasts for 70 minutes. Those under the effects of revelation of pain also suffer -4 penalties to saving throws and Charisma checks against any of Torquemada’s subsequent attacks or spells.

Suffer (Su): Torquemada has reached the pinnacle of his power as a slave of Belial. He has complete immunity to fear or pain effects. When engaged in melee combat, those who successfully harm him find that half of the damage they cause is dealt to them in turn at the end of their action.

Finally, Torquemada may attempt, as a standard action, to cast dominate person (caster level 24th) on anyone that he has successfully harmed in melee combat; this must be done within 4 rounds of actually dealing the damage. The Will save DC is 28 +1 for every 10 points of damage Torquemada dealt in a single attack. He may attempt to attempt up to 4 victims per day, and may have up to 10 dominated slaves at any one time. Those released from Torquemada’s power hate him with a passion, perceiving him in a very hostile manner.

Soul of Fire (Su): 4/day, Torquemada may transmit scalding heat through any successful melee or Whip attack, dealing 2d10 points of fire damage and ignoring the first 10 points of fire resistance each round. Torquemada has fire resistance 10, and may attempt to use any fire-based magic item as if he had a +35 modifier to Use Magic Device.

True Torturer (Ex): Alak receives a +4 bonus to all checks related to torturing victims as described in the Book of Vile Darkness.

Typical Cleric Spells Prepared (6/5+1/4+1/4+1/2+1; save DC 13 + spell level):

• 0 – create water, detect magic, mending, resistance;
• 1st – angry ache*, bane, cause fear, command, deathwatch, doom;
• 2nd – death knell, hold person, sadism*, silence, zone of truth;
• 3rd – bestow curse, blindness/deafness, contagion, deeper darkness, wrack*;
• 4th – divine power, lesser planar ally, liquid pain*.

*Domain spell. Domains: Domination (gain Spell Focus [enchantment] as a bonus feat) and Pain (1/day, Torquemada may convert up to 24 points of damage from one blow into healing for himself).