[MW Original] Elysian Envoy - CR 6 Medium Undead - $5 Reward

“Envoys make for excellent sparring partners—just watch your mouth if you take a hit. They really don’t take kindly to blasphemy.”

—Heliana, Irredeemable Sinner

The gods work in mysterious ways—mostly. When the occasion calls for a more direct type of divine intervention, they send Elysian envoys; these are the souls of warriors who met their fate on the field of battle dishonourably, and as such were barred from entering the afterlife. Perhaps they turned tail at the sight of a dragon’s terrifying breath, feigned death while their allies struggled against a devilish pit fiend, or even switched sides when they found themselves hopelessly outnumbered. Whichever the case, the gods see in some of these wretches a mote of potential buried beneath all the cowardice, and raise them as warrior-spirits, given one last chance to earn their place in Elysium.

Glorious Redemption. As the souls of warriors, envoys are chiefly sent to do what they did in life: fight. Ancient records speak of ghostly legions joining the righteous in defense of holy temples, driving colossal krakens back into the depths, and swarming the undead armies of tyrannical necromancers. They battle with no fear or hesitation, eager to recover the honour lost in life and to prove themselves not only to their deities, but to the fallen comrades that watch from beyond.

United in Undeath. In undeath, envoys rid themselves of that which pitted them against one another in life—no longer do they fight for a country, a monarch, or coin. Instead, they are bound by one common goal: to reach Elysium. United under this banner, they re-learn the meaning of sacrifice and teamwork, coming together as one. It’s exceedingly rare to find an envoy alone; they’re at their deadliest in mighty phalanxes, which can range anywhere from three soldiers to hundreds.

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