Guest as the Mad Mage

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Mad Mage of Mount Baratok

(CN male human archmage)
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Playing Mad Mage of Mount Baratok

History/Info

  • A little over a year ago, he came to Barovia to free the people from Strahd's tyranny
  • Strahd sent him hurling over Tser Falls where he lost his staff and spellbook
    • He was driven mad by the knowledge that with his spell book gone, he has no hope of defeating Strahd
  • He's forgotten his name
  • He is Strahd's Enemy
    • Strahd senses that he is a danger to him and tries to eliminate the threat as quickly as possible
    • Inspire: while within sight of Strahd, grants inspiration to one player character he can see

What They Want

What They Know

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Stat Block

Mad Mage of Mount Baratok

The Mad Mage of Mount Baratok

Medium, humanoid, , chaotic or neutral
Armor Class

12

Hit Points

99

Speed

30 ft.

Str

10

+0
Dex

14

+2
Con

12

+1
Int

20

+5
Wis

15

+2
Cha

16

+3
Saves

Intelligence

+9

Wisdom

+6

Skills

Arcana

+13

History

+13

Damage Resistances

damage from spells, bludgeoning, piercing, slashing (from stoneskin)

Senses

passive Perception 12

Languages

any six languages

Challenge

12 (8,400 XP)

Proficiency Bonus

+4

Magic Resistance

The archmage has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Spellcasting

The mad mage is an 18th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save 17, +9 to hit (19) with spell attacks). He can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared:

Actions

Dagger

Melee / Ranged Weapon Attack +6 to hit (16), reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. 1d4 + 2 (4) piercing damage.

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