Ayesha, She-who-must-be-obeyed

Immortal Enchantress of the Pillar

Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +6

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Armor Class 20 (magical robes)
Hit Points 315 (30d8 + 180)
Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	18 (+4)	22 (+6)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)	24 (+7)

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Saving Throws Con +12, Int +11, Wis +10, Cha +13
Skills Arcana +11, Deception +13, History +11, Insight +10, Persuasion +13
Damage Resistances fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Ancient Amahagger; telepathy 120 ft.

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Traits

Immortality of the Pillar

While within 120 feet of the Pillar of Life, Ayesha regains 20 hit points at the start of her turn.
If she is reduced to 0 hit points within this radius, she drops to 1 hit point instead and this regeneration trait ceases to function for 1 minute.

If she is outside the Pillar’s influence, she loses this trait.

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Aura of Sovereignty

A 30-foot aura of supernatural majesty surrounds Ayesha. A creature of her choice that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the start of its next turn.

While charmed in this way, a creature’s speed is halved and it has disadvantage on attack rolls against Ayesha.

A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to this aura for 24 hours.

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Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If Ayesha fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.

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Spellcasting

Ayesha is an 18th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). She requires no material components to cast her spells.

She has the following spells prepared:

At will: charm person, command, detect thoughts, fire bolt, minor illusion

3/day each: counterspell, dispel magic, hypnotic pattern, greater invisibility, wall of force, dominate person

1/day each: sunburst, plane shift, dominate monster, feeblemind, mass suggestion

Her magic emphasizes enchantment, radiant flame, and force of will rather than elemental devastation.

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Actions

Multiattack

Ayesha makes two Scepter attacks, or she casts one spell and makes one Scepter attack.

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Scepter of the Pillar

Melee Spell Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage plus 27 (6d8) radiant damage.

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Mesmeric Gaze (Recharge 5–6)

Ayesha targets one creature she can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute.

The target repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

If the target fails three saving throws against this effect before succeeding, it becomes charmed by Ayesha for 24 hours. The charmed creature regards Ayesha as a sovereign ruler and will not willingly harm her. The effect ends early if Ayesha or her allies damage the creature.

A creature immune to the charmed condition is immune to this ability.

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Pillar Flame (Recharge 6)

Radiant fire erupts at a point Ayesha can see within 120 feet, filling a 30-foot-radius sphere.

Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

This action replaces Multiattack.

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Legendary Actions

Ayesha 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. She regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.

Move. Ayesha flies up to half her flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Command. One creature charmed by Ayesha can immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed or make one weapon attack.

Cast a Cantrip. Ayesha casts a cantrip.

Sovereign Pulse (Costs 2 Actions). Each creature of Ayesha’s choice within 20 feet must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of her until the end of its next turn.

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Lair Actions (Pillar Chamber)

When fighting within her Pillar chamber, Ayesha can invoke the ambient power of the immortal flame. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), she can take one of the following lair actions:

• Blazing Veil. Magical flame fills a 40-foot radius centered on Ayesha. The area is lightly obscured for her enemies and is difficult terrain for creatures of her choice until the next round.

• Whispers of Dominion. One creature Ayesha can see must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or fall prone in reverence.

• Illusory Double. A shimmering duplicate of Ayesha appears in her space until initiative count 20 on the next round. The next attack roll made against her before then is made with disadvantage.

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Regional Effects

The region within 5 miles of the Pillar of Life is subtly altered by Ayesha’s presence:

• The air is unnaturally warm and faintly luminous at night.
• Whispers echo faintly in enclosed spaces.
• Humanoids feel an urge toward ritual behavior and deference.

If Ayesha dies, these effects fade over 1d10 days.

Ayesha, She-who-must-be-obeyed

CR 20 / MR 8
XP 307,200
Female immortal human mythic enchantress (sorcerer 18)
LN Medium humanoid (human, mythic)

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Defense

AC 36, touch 21, flat-footed 30 (+5 deflection, +6 Dex, +8 natural, +7 armor)
hp 375 (18d6+18d10+198)
Fort +19, Ref +18, Will +24
DR 10/epic; Resist fire 30; Immune charm, compulsion effects
SR 31; Defensive Abilities immortality of the Pillar, mythic power (8/day, surge +1d10), evasion, mythic saves

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Offense

Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft. (perfect)

Melee Scepter of the Pillar +24/+19 (1d6+5 plus 6d6 radiant)

Ranged —

Special Attacks mesmeric gaze (DC 28), pillar flame (DC 28), overwhelming presence (DC 28), mythic spellcasting

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Spell-Like Abilities (CL 18th)

At will—detect magic, daze (DC 19), light, prestidigitation
3/day each—counterspell, dispel magic, hypnotic pattern, greater invisibility, wall of force, dominate person
1/day each—sunburst, plane shift, dominate monster, feeblemind, mass suggestion

Mythic (8/day)—may cast any known spell as a mythic spell using 1 mythic power

Sorcerer Bloodline: Arcane (mythic)

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Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
16 (+3)	22 (+6)	20 (+5)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)	30 (+10)

Base Atk +14; CMB +17; CMD 38

Feats Spell Focus (Enchantment), Greater Spell Focus (Enchantment), Mythic Spell Focus, Quicken Spell, Persistent Spell, Spell Penetration, Greater Spell Penetration, Leadership, Improved Initiative, Iron Will

Mythic Feats Mythic Spellcasting, Mythic Spell Focus (Enchantment), Mythic Initiative

Skills Bluff +33, Diplomacy +33, Intimidate +33, Knowledge (arcana) +28, Knowledge (history) +28, Perception +25, Sense Motive +25, Spellcraft +28

Languages Common, Ancient Amahagger, Draconic; telepathy 1 mile

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Special Abilities

Immortality of the Pillar (Su): While within 300 ft. of the Pillar of Life, Ayesha gains fast healing 20 and cannot die. If reduced below 0 hp, she reforms in 1d4 rounds at full hit points unless the Pillar is destroyed or suppressed by mythic means. Outside the Pillar’s radius, she loses fast healing.

Mesmeric Gaze (Su) (Recharge 5–6): One target within 60 ft. must succeed on a DC 28 Will save or become paralyzed 1d4 rounds, then dominated for 24 hours (mind-affecting, compulsion). Mythic: may affect all creatures in a 30-ft cone by spending 1 mythic power. Creatures immune to charm are unaffected.

Pillar Flame (Su) (Recharge 6): Radiant fire erupts in a 40-ft-radius burst within 200 ft. Each creature must succeed on a DC 28 Reflex save or take 10d6 fire + 10d6 divine damage; half on a success. Damage bypasses fire resistance and immunity if 1 mythic power is spent.

Overwhelming Presence (Su): Creatures within 60 ft. must succeed on a DC 28 Will save or be shaken; failing by 5 or more are staggered for 1 round. Those who succeed are immune for 24 hours.

Mythic Spellcasting (Su): Ayesha may expend 1 mythic power to cast any spell as a mythic version, even if she does not know it.

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Ecology

Environment: Ancient palace or desert ruins
Organization: Solitary (may be accompanied by elite Amahagger guards)
Treasure: Triple; Scepter of the Pillar, Crown of Millennia, Robes of Eternal Flame

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Scepter of the Pillar (Artifact)

+5 flaming burst scepter; increases enchantment spell DC by +2. When channeling Pillar Flame, adds +4d6 divine damage.

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Combat Summary

Ayesha is a mythic, campaign-defining antagonist. She exerts control over the battlefield through domination, fear, and radiant magic, relying on the Pillar of Life for immortality and empowerment. The encounter emphasizes psychological terror, tactical positioning, and artifact objectives, not raw destruction.

She-who-must-be-obeyed

“You are not worthy to know her name. You are not worthy to gaze upon her. You are not worthy to even know the She is, and therefore, you shall be no more.” – Chant of the Guardians of She

The scholars say, She is a creatures of pride and cannot abide this incarceration. She seeks to be adored. To have throngs bow before them. She is, after all, perfection personified, and deserves no less. Somehow it will pass, the prophets say, that She will come to the Material Plane.

She will conquer, for the weak hearts of mortals will break to behold them. She, they say, will come with the moon, riding upon a pale horse and winning empires with honeyed words that hide poison. He, it is written, will arrive with the sun, leading an army of mortals to conquest, burning across the earth. And when the world is split between the two ‘the most perfect man and the most perfect woman’ they will turn on one another and the world will end. But what do scholars and prophets know? For now, She is found wandering the halls of her glorious palace, where none may behold her. She will not allow it.

She is five feet, ten inches. She speaks Common, Draconic, Auran, Elven, Abyssal and Infernal.

She  (“She-who-must-be-obeyed”)
Medium outsider (Daemon, Evil, Extraplanar)
Hit Dice	10d8+20  (65 hp)
Initiative	+3
Speed	30 ft.  (6 squares)
Armor Class	26 (+3  Dexterity, +8 insight, +5 deflection), touch 26, flatfooted 23
Base Attack/Grapple	+10/+10
Attack	+2 dagger +12 melee (1d4+2/19-20 and poison)
Full Attack	+2 dagger +12/+5 melee (1d4+2/19-20 and poison)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Killing beauty, poison, spell-like abilities, spells
Special Qualities	Daemon traits, damage reduction 10/good, Darkvision 60 ft., immune to poison and disease, unearthly grace
Saves	Fort +22, Ref +23, Will +21
Abilities	Strength 10, Dexterity 17, Constitution 14, Intelligence 18, Wisdom 13, Charisma 36
Skills	Bluff +26, Diplomacy +30, Disguise +13 (+15 acting), Hide +16, Intimidate +28, Knowledge (arcana) +17, Listen +14, Move Silently +16, Perform (dance) +26, Profession (courtesan) +14, Sense Motive +14, Spot +14, Spellcraft +19
Feats	Dodge, Quicken Spell-Like Ability (dominate person), Quicken Spell- Like Ability (teleport), Spell Focus (Enchantment)
Environment	Gehenna
Organisation	Solitary (unique), or Entourage (She plus 1d8 blinded eunuchs of a mixed class and race composition)
Challenge Rating	15
Treasure	Triple standard
Alignment	Always neutral evil
Advancement	–
Level Adjustment	–

Combat

She disdains direct conflict, preferring instead to use her extensive magical arsenal to dominate and manipulate her foes, forcing them to kill one another. If pressed, she reveals herself to her foes, striking dead as many as possible. Of those left, she attacks using her envenomed dagger to extract payment from the living. She’s attacks are considered evil in addition to being magical for purposes of overcoming damage reduction.

Unearthly grace (Su): She’s beauty goes beyond the mere physical; it permeates every part of her being. She is so desirable, in fact, that the gods are even smitten with her, bestowing the blessing of unearthly grace upon her. This gift from on high lets She add her Charisma modifier as a bonus to all of her saving throws.

Killing Beauty (Su): Beneath the coverings of exquisite silk is the most beautiful female form ever. If she reveals her naked physique, all humanoids within 30 feet’ regardless of whether or not they are normally attracted to her gender’ must attempt a DC 28 Will save or die.

Those who succeed and are normally attracted to individuals of her gender must attempt a second DC 28 Will save, or become obsessed with her, suffering 1d6 points of permanent Wisdom drain, and 1 point of Wisdom drain each day until either the victim’s Wisdom falls to 0 or the victim is healed through a heal and a remove curse, or wish or miracle.

Even a success on the second save results in the character being confused as the spell for 1d6 rounds. Once the initial save, or both saves if the victim is attracted to females, the victims are immune to all future instances of killing beauty for 24 hours, though they are still haunted by the vision of She.

This ability is Charisma based.

Poison (Ex): She employs a special poison on her dagger attacks. As a free action, She secretes the venom onto the blade. On a successful attack, the target must attempt a DC 17 Fortitude save. A failed save indicates the victim experiences horrific agony as the venom attacks his or her reproductive organs, dealing 1d6 points of permanent Charisma and Constitution drain.

Regardless of whether or not the victim succeeded the first save, the victim must attempt another DC 17 Fortitude save 10 rounds later. If the victim fails this save, his or her reproductive organs are destroyed, dealing an additional 1d6 points of Charisma and Constitution drain and rendering the target unconscious for 1d4 hours. Organs destroyed in this manner can only be healed by a heightened regeneration (9th) or through a wish or miracle. The save DC is Constitution based.

Spell-like Abilities: At will – dominate person, protection from good, teleport;

1/day blasphemy, plane shift. Caster Level 15th.

Spells: She casts arcane spells as a 15th-level sorcerer.

• Known Spells (Cast per Day: 6/10/9/9/9/9/8/6, DC 23 + spell level, 25 + spell for Enchantment):
• 0 acid splash, daze, detect magic, ghost sound, light, open/close, read magic, resistance, touch of fatigue;
• 1st cause fear, charm person, color spray, hypnotism, magic missile;
• 2nd alter self, glitterdust, protection from arrows, scorching ray, touch of idiocy;
• 3rd blink, hold person, rage, suggestion;
• 4th charm monster, confusion, crushing despair, polymorph;
• 5th feeblemind, hold monster, mind fog, nightmare;
• 6th eyebite, greater dispel magic, mass suggestion;
• 7th insanity, power word blind.