Daemon, Oinodaemon

There is but a single daemon master and ruler. Known by the title of oinodaemon, he is a unique individual of great power. The present oinodaemon is Anthraxus the Decayed. It is to him that all daemons pay homage.

First appeared in the Monster Manual II (Gary Gygax, 1983) and

converted by Scott Greene. In  the book of Daemons

Anthraxus is the most powerful daemon of the Lower Planes. His position is challenged by other unique daemonic beings, the chief of which are Bubonis, Cholerix, Typhus, Diptherius, Brucilousu, Pneumonis, and Rheumatus, along with others unknown or unrecorded by scholars.

Anthraxus appears as a tall humanoid figure in a rotting grey suit and cape. His head is that of a ram deformed by disease. His mouth foams and the wool pulls away from his skin in handfuls. There are boils and blisters over his exposed skin, and his flesh is pulled taut over his bones.

Oinodaemon (Anthraxus)
Large outsider (Evil)
Hit Dice	77d8+1001 (1347 hp)
Initiative	+15 (+11 Dexterity, +4 Improved Initiative)
Speed	40 ft
AC	50 (-1 size, +11 Dexterity, +30 natural)
Attacks	2 slams +89 melee
Damage	Slam 2d6+12 and disease
Face/Reach	5 ft by 5 ft/10 ft
Special Attacks	Spell-like abilities, spells, psionics, disease, transfixing gaze, summon daemons, Staff of the Lower Planes
Special Qualities	Damage reduction 50/+5, SR 38, daemon qualities, telepathy, Darkvision 60 ft
Saves	Fort +53, Ref +51, Will +51
Abilities	Strength 35, Dexterity 32, Constitution 36, Intelligence 33, Wisdom 33, Charisma 36
Skills	Bluff +93, Concentration +93, Diplomacy +93, Hide +87, Intimidate +93, Intuit Direction +93, Knowledge (arcana) +93, Knowledge (planes) +93, Knowledge (any three) +93, Listen +93, Move Silently+91, Scry +93, Search +93, Sense Motive+93, Spellcraft +93, Spot +93
Feats	Blind-Fight, Cleave, Dodge, Empower Spell, Enlarge Spell, Extend spell, Great Cleave, Heighten Spell, Improved Initiative, Improved Disarm, Improved Trip, Maximize Spell, Mobility, Power Attack, Quicken Spell, Silent Spell, Spell Penetration, Still Spell, Sunder, Track
Climate/Terrain	Any land and underground
Organization	Solitary or troupe (1d2 ultrodaemons, 1d2 arcanadaemons, 1d2 yagnodaemons, and 2d4 piscodaemons)
Challenge Rating	25
Treasure	double coins; double goods; double items
Alignment	Always neutral evil
Advancement	–

Combat

Anthraxus attacks using his spells, spell-like abilities, and staff in combat.

He will not hesitate to gate in other daemons to assist him.

Spell-Like Abilities: At will – burning hands, detect good, detect magic, detect thoughts, dispel magic, greater invisibility, see invisible, shapechange, and teleport without error (self plus 50 pounds of objects only);

3/day- feeblemind, wall of fire, Wall of Force, and wall of ice. These abilities are as the spells cast by a 20th-level sorcerer (save DC 23 + spell level).

Spells: Anthraxus can replicate sorcerer spells as a 20th-level caster (DC 23 + spell level).  He can also replicate cleric spells as a 20th-level caster (DC 21 + spell level).

Anthraxus has access to the domains of Death, Destruction, and Evil.

Psionics (Sp): At will – detect evil, plane shift, polymorph self, and suggestion. These abilities  are as the spells cast by a 20th-level sorcerer (save DC 23 + spell level).

Transfixing Gaze (Su): Held (as Hold Person spell) until released by Anthraxus, 30 feet, Will save  (DC 61) negates.

Disease (Ex): Touch, double strength demon fever (2d6 temporary Constitution damage per day, DC 36 to remove, must succeed at second Fortitude save or lose 2 points of Constitution permanently).

Staff of the Lower Planes: Can only be wielded by another daemon upon the death of Anthraxus.

• The staff has the following powers: at will – desecrate, doom, fear, mass charm, suggestion, and unholy aura;
• 1/day – wish.
• These are as the spells cast by a 20th-level sorcerer (save DC 15 + spell level).
• The staff’s powers automatically overcome any other daemon’s Spell Resistance.
• Any non-daemon that touches the staff takes 8d8 points of electrical damage per round of contact.

Summon Daemons (Sp): Anthraxus can automatically summon 2d8 hydrodaemons, derghodaemons, or piscodaemons; or 2d6  yagnodaemons, charonadaemons, or mezzodaemons; or 1d8 nycadaemons or arcanadaemons, or 1d6 ultrodaemons.

Daemon Qualities (Ex): Immune to poison and Paralysis, immune to mind-influencing effects; acid, cold, and fire resistance 40.

Telepathy (Su): Anthraxus can communicate telepathically with any creature within 100 feet that has a language.