Npc, Ulugh Beg Sultaniyeh

Ulugh Beg Sultaniyeh

Historical figure: Ulugh Beg (1394–1449) was a human Timurid prince, mathematician and astronomer. He died five years before the campaign present of 1454, so this page presents his life and game statistics historically rather than making him a living current ruler.

Alias – Ulugh Beg Sultaniyeh, the Astronomer-King
Gender – Male
Race – Human
Occupation – Timurid prince, ruler of Samarkand, astronomer and mathematician
Religion – No particular religion, but deeply interested in astronomy and the workings of the cosmos.
Allies – Scholars and other intellectuals who appreciate his knowledge and skills, as well as human soldiers who respect his leadership.
Enemies – Those who challenge his authority or seek to use his knowledge for their own gain.
Abode/ Base of operations – His palace in the city of Sultaniyeh, where he has built an astronomical observatory and other tools to aid in his studies.
Nationality – Human, Timurid.
Languages – Persian, Arabic and Turkic court languages used in his scholarly and political world.
Alignment – Lawful neutral, focused on scholarship, administration and the pursuit of knowledge.
Affiliation (s) – The human Timurid court of Samarkand; historical by 1454.
Significant others – None known, Ulugh Beg is devoted to his studies and his empire.

He wears chain mail and a shield adorned with intricate astronomical designs, and carries a finely crafted scimitar. His eyes gleam with intelligence and curiosity, and he radiates an aura of confidence and authority.

A brilliant mathematician and astronomer, with an unparalleled ability to make complex calculations in his head. He is deeply interested in the workings of the cosmos and has built a magical astronomical observatory that allows him to perform detailed calculations and observations. He is also a devout follower of the divine forces that govern the universe and has the ability to cast powerful divination spells.

Despite his formidable skills and powers, Ulugh Beg is a cautious and strategic thinker who prefers to avoid combat when possible. He is fiercely protective of his observatory and will not hesitate to defend it if necessary. When he does engage in combat, he uses his scimitar with deadly precision and can inspire his allies with his knowledge of the stars.

Ulugh Beg’s ultimate goal is to unlock the secrets of the cosmos and to use his knowledge to bring order and stability to his realm. He sees himself as a steward of the divine forces that govern the universe, and believes that it is his duty to use his gifts to guide his people towards a prosperous and harmonious future.

Ulugh Beg Sultaniyeh, Human Timurid Prince and Astronomer

Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral

Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)

Hit Points 216 (24d8 + 120)

Speed 30 ft.

STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5) INT 22 (+6) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 16 (+3)

Saving Throws Int +12, Wis +10

Skills Arcana +12, History +12, Investigation +15, Perception +10

Senses passive Perception 20

Languages Persian, Arabic and Turkic court languages used in his scholarly and political world.

Challenge Rating 16 (15,000 XP)

Actions

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8+3 slashing damage.
Astronomical Observatory. Ulugh Beg can create a magical astronomical observatory, allowing him to perform complex calculations and astronomical observations. The observatory can be set up in any location and requires one hour to assemble. While inside the observatory, Ulugh Beg gains advantage on all Intelligence (Arcana) and Intelligence (History) checks.
Mathematical Precision. Ulugh Beg can perform complex calculations in his head with remarkable speed and accuracy. As a bonus action, he can calculate any mathematical problem with a DC of 20 or lower.
Divine Astronomy. Ulugh Beg can use his action to cast the divination spell without expending a spell slot.

Legendary Actions

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

Mathematical Strike. Ulugh Beg makes a melee weapon attack with his scimitar.
Stellar Inspiration (Costs 2 Actions). Ulugh Beg inspires his allies with knowledge of the stars. All allies within 30 feet of Ulugh Beg gain advantage on Intelligence-based ability checks for the next 10 minutes.
Astronomical Insight (Costs 3 Actions). Ulugh Beg gains incredible insight into the workings of the cosmos. For the next minute, he can cast any divination spell without expending a spell slot.

Reactions

Calculated Defense. When Ulugh Beg is hit by an attack, he can use his reaction to reduce the damage by half. He must make an Intelligence check with a DC equal to the damage dealt. On a success, he takes half damage. On a failure, he takes full damage.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Ulugh Beg can take a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects:

Celestial Mapping. He creates a detailed map of the stars, granting him and his allies within 120 feet of him advantage on all attack rolls and ability checks for the next minute.
Astronomical Alignment. He manipulates the stars themselves, causing them to align in a pattern that grants him and his allies within 60 feet of him a +2 bonus to AC for the next minute.
Celestial Navigation. Ulugh Beg uses his knowledge of the stars to guide himself and his allies. Until the end of his next turn, he and his allies within 60 feet of him can move through difficult terrain as if it were normal terrain and can’t become lost except by magical means.

Equipment

Ulugh Beg wears chain mail and carries a shield, both of which are finely crafted with astronomical designs. He also carries a scimitar, which he wields with great skill and precision. In addition to his standard equipment, he possesses the following magic items:

Staff of the Stars. This staff is made of a polished wood, inlaid with intricate silver and gold designs. It has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 charges daily at dawn. While holding the staff, Ulugh Beg can use an action to expend 1 or more charges to cast the following spells:

Guiding Bolt (1 charge)
Moonbeam (2 charges)
Clairvoyance (3 charges)
Commune (5 charges)

Robe of Stars. This robe is made of shimmering silk embroidered with constellations. While wearing the robe, Ulugh Beg gains resistance to radiant damage and has advantage on saving throws against spells and effects that deal radiant damage.

Amulet of the Cosmos. This amulet is made of a polished silver disc with a gold sunburst in the center. While wearing the amulet, Ulugh Beg gains proficiency in the Arcana skill if he doesn’t already have it. He also has advantage on saving throws against spells and effects that would cause him to be charmed or frightened.

Description

Ulugh Beg Sultaniyeh is a human of imposing stature and regal bearing. He wears chain mail and a shield adorned with intricate astronomical designs, and carries a finely crafted scimitar. His eyes gleam with intelligence and curiosity, and he radiates an aura of confidence and authority.

Ulugh Beg is a brilliant mathematician and astronomer, with an unparalleled ability to make complex calculations in his head. He is deeply interested in the workings of the cosmos and has built a magical astronomical observatory that allows him to perform detailed calculations and observations. He is also a devout follower of the divine forces that govern the universe and has the ability to cast powerful divination spells.

In the World

Ulugh Beg Sultaniyeh is a towering figure who commands respect and fear from all those who serve under him. Despite his fearsome appearance and reputation as a warrior, Ulugh Beg is renowned for his intellect and mastery of astronomy and mathematics.

During his lifetime Ulugh Beg ruled from Samarkand within the human Timurid world and devoted extraordinary resources to astronomy and mathematics. By 1454 he is already dead, but his observatory, tables, students and intellectual reputation remain important to scholars, navigators and court astrologers across Central Asia and beyond.

Ulugh Beg’s obsession with the stars and the cosmos drives him to push the boundaries of what is known and to seek out new discoveries. He spends long hours poring over his astronomical charts and tables, searching for patterns and connections that others have missed. He is always looking for new ways to apply his knowledge, whether it be to predict the movements of the heavens or to improve the accuracy of his soldiers’ weapons.

Despite his focus on the arcane, Ulugh Beg is also a skilled military commander, leading his armies to victory against all who would challenge his rule. He sees the expansion of his empire as a means to achieve his ultimate goal of bringing order and stability to the region, allowing him to pursue his studies of the stars without fear of conflict or disruption.

As a human, Ulugh Beg is often misunderstood and feared by those who do not know him. He is not a brute or a warmonger, but rather a strategist and a thinker. He commands the loyalty of his subjects through a combination of fear and respect, but also through his own charisma and intelligence.

In the end, Ulugh Beg’s legacy will be that of a ruler and a scholar, one who used his mastery of the arcane to bring order and enlightenment to a troubled region. His astronomical observations and calculations will continue to be studied and revered for centuries to come, long after his empire has faded into history.