Pirithous, King of the Lapiths

Medium humanoid (human), Chaotic Good

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Lore / Background

Pirithous, legendary king of the Lapiths, is immortalized in Greek mythology as the fearless companion of Theseus and a hero whose bravery borders on recklessness. He is renowned for defeating the centaurs at his wedding, leading his people with courage and charisma, and venturing into the underworld in a daring (and tragic) attempt to claim Persephone as his bride. Fiercely loyal, ambitious, and bold, Pirithous embodies the heroic ideal—tempered by the consequences of hubris.

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Stat Block

Challenge Rating (CR): 10 (5,900 XP)
Armor Class (AC): 18 (Cuirass of Heroic Valor)
Hit Points (HP): 170 (20d8 + 80)
Speed: 30 ft.

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
20 (+5)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)

Saving Throws: Str +10, Dex +8, Con +9, Wis +8
Skills: Athletics +10, Intimidation +9, Persuasion +9, History +7
Senses: Passive Perception 13
Languages: Common, Ancient Greek
Proficiency Bonus: +5

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Equipment & Magic Items

• Mythic Spear of Lapiths: +2 magical spear; on a critical hit, deals an additional 2d6 radiant damage
• Cuirass of Heroic Valor: +2 AC; advantage on saving throws vs. fear effects
• Lapith King’s Crown (legendary, story-driven): Advantage on Charisma checks when leading allies; once per long rest, can cast Heroism on up to 6 creatures

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Abilities / Traits

• Legendary Resistance (3/day): If Pirithous fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
• Heroic Bond: Allies within 30 ft. gain +1 to attack rolls and saving throws.
• Fearless Champion: Immune to fear and charm effects.
• Indomitable Spirit: Regains 10 HP at the start of each of his turns if below half HP (once per short rest).

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Actions

• Multiattack: Pirithous makes two attacks with his Mythic Spear or one attack and one shove.
• Mythic Spear: Melee or thrown weapon, +10 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., 1d10 + 5 piercing damage + 2d6 radiant damage on a critical hit.
• Inspiring Shout (Recharge 5–6): All allies within 30 ft. gain 2d10 temporary HP and may immediately take the Dash or Attack action as a bonus action.

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Reactions

• Parry: Adds +5 to AC against one melee attack that would hit.

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Lair Actions (if in Thessaly Kingdom or Mythic Battlefield)

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Pirithous can take one of the following:

• Commanding Presence: Up to 3 allies within 60 ft. gain advantage on attack rolls or saving throws until the start of Pirithous’ next turn.
• Heroic Rally: All allies within 30 ft. may immediately move up to half their speed without provoking opportunity attacks or take the Dash or Attack action as a bonus action.

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Legendary Actions (3/round)

Pirithous can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn:

• Spear Strike: Make one attack with Mythic Spear.
• Command Ally: An ally within 30 ft. can make one weapon attack.
• Heroic Advance (Costs 2 Actions): Move up to 30 ft. without provoking opportunity attacks.

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Personality & Roleplay Hooks

• Alignment: Chaotic Good
• Personality: Bold, loyal, and charismatic; prone to impulsive heroics.
• Fears / Weaknesses: Overreaching ambition; inability to abandon a cause once committed.
• Goals / Motivations: Defend his kingdom, achieve heroic glory, and protect friends and allies.
• Quotes / Flavor:
  • “No shadow of death can quench the flame of courage.”
  • “A true friend is worth more than a thousand victories.”

Pirithous, Mythic King of the Lapiths

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Medium humanoid (human), Chaotic Good

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Lore / Background

Pirithous, legendary king of the Lapiths and steadfast companion of Theseus, is celebrated for his audacious heroism and unwavering loyalty. He defeated the centaurs at his wedding and ventured into the underworld in pursuit of Persephone, risking eternal imprisonment. Pirithous embodies the heroic ideal: courage, leadership, and epic feats tempered by mortal limits.

Epic Feats:

• Victory over centaurs at his wedding
• Legendary companionship with Theseus
• Bold expedition into the underworld

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Stat Block

CR: 15 (13,000 XP)
AC: 19 (Cuirass of Heroic Valor)
HP: 230 (24d8 + 144)
Speed: 35 ft.

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
22 (+6)	16 (+3)	20 (+5)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	20 (+5)

Saving Throws: Str +12, Dex +8, Con +11, Wis +9
Skills: Athletics +12, Intimidation +11, Persuasion +11, History +7
Senses: Passive Perception 13
Languages: Common, Ancient Greek
Proficiency Bonus: +6

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Equipment & Magic Items

• Mythic Spear of Lapiths: +3 magical spear; critical hit deals 2d6 radiant + 1d6 force damage.
• Cuirass of Heroic Valor: +3 AC; advantage on saving throws vs. fear and charm effects.
• Lapith King’s Crown (Legendary): Advantage on Charisma checks for leadership; once per long rest, casts Heroism on up to 6 allies.

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Mythic Traits

• Legendary Resistance (3/day): Can succeed on a failed saving throw.
• Heroic Bond: Allies within 30 ft. gain +2 to attack rolls and saving throws.
• Fearless Champion: Immune to fear and charm effects.
• Indomitable Spirit: Once per combat, can drop to 1 HP instead of 0.
• Mythic Endurance: Regains 15 HP at the start of each turn while below half HP (once per short rest).

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Actions

• Multiattack: Two attacks with Mythic Spear or one attack + one shove.
• Mythic Spear: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., 1d10 +6 piercing + 2d6 radiant + 1d6 force on a critical.
• Inspiring Shout (Recharge 5–6): Allies within 30 ft. gain 3d10 temporary HP and may immediately Dash or Attack as a bonus action.

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Reactions

• Parry: +6 AC against one melee attack that would hit.

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Lair Actions (Thessaly or battlefield domain)

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Pirithous can take one:

• Commanding Presence: Up to 3 allies within 60 ft. gain advantage on attack rolls or saving throws until the start of Pirithous’ next turn.
• Heroic Rally: Allies within 30 ft. may immediately move half their speed without provoking opportunity attacks or take Dash/Attack as a bonus action.

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Legendary Actions (3/round)

• Spear Strike: Attack with Mythic Spear.
• Command Ally: One ally within 30 ft. may make a weapon attack.
• Heroic Advance (Costs 2 Actions): Move up to 30 ft. without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Mythic Inspiration (Costs 3 Actions): Allies within 30 ft. gain 10 temporary HP and advantage on their next attack.

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Personality & Roleplay Hooks

• Alignment: Chaotic Good
• Personality: Bold, loyal, charismatic; prone to heroic risk-taking.
• Fears / Weaknesses: Hubris, overcommitment, inability to abandon a cause.
• Goals / Motivations: Protect his kingdom, achieve heroic glory, defend companions.
• Quotes / Flavor:
  • “No shadow of death can quench the flame of courage.”
  • “A true friend is worth more than a thousand victories.”

Pirithous, Mythic King of the Lapiths

Male human fighter 16 / mythic champion 6
CE Medium humanoid (human, mythic)

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Lore

Pirithous, the fearless king of the Lapiths, embodies both the glory and the folly of Greek heroism. He defeated the centaurs at his wedding, bound his fate to Theseus in reckless brotherhood, and dared to trespass into Hades itself. His mythic power is fueled by loyalty, ambition, and an unyielding defiance of mortality. Yet his pride—his greatest weapon—is also his greatest downfall.

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CR 18

XP: 153,600
Init: +9; Senses: Perception +20

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DEFENSE

• AC: 34, touch 18, flat-footed 28 (+9 armor, +3 Dex, +6 natural, +6 deflection)
• hp: 290 (16d10+160 plus 6d12+120 mythic)
• Fort: +20, Ref: +15, Will: +13
• Defensive Abilities: Hard to Kill, Indomitable Spirit (1/day remain at 1 hp), Mythic Endurance (DR 10/epic below 50% hp), Immune to fear & charm
• Mythic Power: 12/day, surge +1d10

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OFFENSE

• Speed: 40 ft.
• Melee: Mythic Spear of the Lapiths +28/+23/+18/+13 (2d6+12 plus 2d6 radiant, ×3; crit +2d6 force)
• Special Attacks:
  • Inspiring Shout (3/day): Allies within 30 ft. gain +4 morale bonus on attack/damage rolls and 20 temporary hp for 5 rounds.
  • Mythic Power Strike: Maximize one damage roll per round by expending mythic power.
  • Heroic Charge: Double damage on a charge (champion path ability).

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STATISTICS

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
26 (+8)	16 (+3)	22 (+6)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	20 (+5)

• Base Attack Bonus: +16; CMB: +24; CMD: 42
• Feats: Cleave, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Improved Vital Strike, Iron Will, Leadership, Power Attack, Vital Strike, Weapon Focus (spear), Weapon Specialization (spear), Greater Vital Strike
• Mythic Feats: Mythic Power Attack, Mythic Vital Strike, Mythic Weapon Focus, Mythic Leadership, Mythic Improved Initiative
• Skills: Climb +24, Diplomacy +21, Intimidate +23, Knowledge (history) +18, Survival +18, Swim +24
• Languages: Common, Ancient Greek

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MYTHIC PATH (Champion 6)

• Fleet Charge: Swift action move + attack at full bonus.
• Sudden Attack: Deny Dex bonus for one attack per round.
• Legendary Champion: Allies within 30 ft. gain +2 to attack rolls and saving throws.
• Unstoppable: Spend mythic power to remove debilitating conditions.
• Dual Initiative: Acts twice each round.
• Mythic Surge: +1d10 to d20 rolls, 12/day.

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SPECIAL GEAR

• Mythic Spear of the Lapiths (+5 brilliant energy holy spear): Critical hits bypass DR, deal +2d6 radiant and +2d6 force.
• Cuirass of Heroic Valor (+5 breastplate): Grants immunity to fear/charm; +4 morale bonus on saves vs. enchantment.
• Crown of the Lapith King (artifact): 1/day mass heroism (CL 20).

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TACTICS

• Before Combat: Activates mass heroism (Crown) to empower himself and allies.
• During Combat: Opens with Inspiring Shout, then uses Fleet Charge + Mythic Vital Strike to pressure enemies. Prioritizes leading allies against the strongest foe.
• Morale: Never retreats. When reduced below 0 hp, triggers Indomitable Spirit (remain at 1 hp). Fights to the bitter end, especially if allies are still on the field.

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Personality

• Mannerisms: Confident, booming voice, fearless laughter even in battle.
• Motivations: Immortal glory, loyalty to Theseus, protection of his people.
• Weaknesses: Fatal hubris and refusal to retreat.

Pirithous, Heroic King of the Lapiths

Male human fighter 15
CG Medium humanoid (human)

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Lore

Pirithous, king of the Lapiths, is remembered as a courageous but reckless mortal hero. At his wedding, he defended his people against the rampaging centaurs, earning renown as a warrior of peerless bravery. Loyal to his brother-in-arms Theseus, Pirithous sought glory beyond mortal reach—yet his ambitions often placed him in danger greater than his strength could overcome.

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CR 14

XP: 38,400
Init: +6; Senses: Perception +14

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DEFENSE

• AC: 29, touch 15, flat-footed 24 (+8 armor, +2 Dex, +4 natural, +5 deflection)
• hp: 205 (15d10+90)
• Fort: +14, Ref: +10, Will: +9
• Defensive Abilities: Bravery +4, Armor Mastery (DR 5/—)

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OFFENSE

• Speed: 30 ft.
• Melee: Spear of the Lapiths +24/+19/+14 (1d8+10/×3, counts as silver & cold iron)
• Special Attacks:
  • Weapon Mastery (spear): 19–20/×3 crit range, confirmed crits deal +4d6 damage.
  • Cleave / Great Cleave: Strike multiple foes in a sweeping arc.
  • Improved Vital Strike: 3d8+10 damage on a single, devastating blow.

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STATISTICS

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
21 (+5)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	13 (+1)	14 (+2)	17 (+3)

• Base Attack Bonus: +15; CMB: +20; CMD: 35
• Feats: Cleave, Great Cleave, Greater Weapon Focus (spear), Greater Weapon Specialization (spear), Improved Initiative, Improved Vital Strike, Iron Will, Leadership, Power Attack, Vital Strike, Weapon Focus (spear), Weapon Specialization (spear)
• Skills: Climb +18, Diplomacy +17, Intimidate +19, Knowledge (history) +13, Survival +15, Swim +18
• Languages: Common, Ancient Greek

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SPECIAL GEAR

• Spear of the Lapiths (+2 keen spear): Expands crit range to 19–20/×3.
• Armor of the Lapith King (+2 breastplate): Grants DR 2/— and +2 morale bonus on saves vs. fear.
• Ring of Royal Authority: Grants +2 deflection to AC and +2 resistance on saving throws.

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TACTICS

• Before Combat: Rallies allies with words of courage, granting +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves vs. fear for 3 rounds.
• During Combat: Uses Cleave when outnumbered; Improved Vital Strike against dangerous single foes. Coordinates with allies, targeting leaders or strongest threats.
• Morale: Will not retreat while allies are in danger; fights to the end if defending his people or Theseus.

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Personality

• Mannerisms: Regal bearing, authoritative voice, bold in speech and action.
• Motivations: Protect his people, prove mortals can stand beside demigods, uphold loyalty to Theseus.
• Weaknesses: Reckless pride, refusal to yield, tendency to overreach.