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Dungeon Boss: Death's Keeper

Category	Description
Boss Type	Lich
Dungeon Type	Catacombs
Number	11

Boss Description

Death's Keeper is a powerful lich that has taken control of the catacombs beneath the city. He is a towering figure, standing at 8 feet tall, with a skeletal frame covered in tattered robes. His eyes glow with an eerie green light, and his bony fingers are adorned with rings of dark magic.

Boss Background

Death's Keeper was once a powerful wizard who sought immortality through dark magic. He succeeded in his quest, but the price was high. He became a lich, bound to the catacombs beneath the city. Over time, he has grown in power and influence, and now seeks to expand his domain beyond the catacombs.

Boss Alignment

Neutral Evil

Boss Stats & Attributes

Stat	Value
Armor Class	18
Hit Points	300
Speed	30 ft.
Strength	16
Dexterity	14
Constitution	18
Intelligence	20
Wisdom	16
Charisma	18

Boss Abilities

• Legendary Resistance: Death's Keeper can choose to succeed on any saving throw.
• Innate Spellcasting: Death's Keeper can cast a variety of spells at will, including fireball, cone of cold, and cloudkill.
• Paralyzing Touch: Death's Keeper can touch a creature and force it to make a Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute.
• Lair Actions: While in the catacombs, Death's Keeper can use lair actions to control the environment and hinder his enemies.

Boss Personality

Death's Keeper is a cold and calculating being, with no regard for the lives of others. He values power and control above all else, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He is patient, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike, and is not afraid to use deception and manipulation to get what he wants.

Boss Dialogue

"Welcome, adventurers. I have been expecting you. You are brave to venture into my domain, but you will not leave here alive. I am Death's Keeper, and you are but mere mortals in my presence. Surrender now, and I may spare your lives."

Boss Actions

• Summon Undead: Death's Keeper can summon a horde of skeletons and zombies to fight for him.
• Necrotic Blast: Death's Keeper can unleash a blast of necrotic energy, dealing damage to all creatures within a certain radius.
• Life Drain: Death's Keeper can drain the life force from a creature, healing himself in the process.

Boss Weaknesses

• Holy Magic: Death's Keeper is vulnerable to holy magic, taking double damage from spells like holy smite.
• Fire: Death's Keeper is weak to fire, taking extra damage from fire-based attacks.

Boss Tactics

Death's Keeper will use his lair actions to control the environment and hinder his enemies. He will summon undead minions to fight for him, while using his spells and abilities to deal damage and drain the life force of his enemies. He will use his legendary resistance to avoid being affected by spells and other effects, and will retreat to his lair if he is in danger of being defeated.

Boss Rewards

Defeating Death's Keeper will yield a significant amount of experience points, as well as a variety of treasure and magical items. The catacombs may also contain hidden secrets and valuable artifacts.

Boss Minions or Henchmen

Death's Keeper has a horde of undead minions at his disposal, including skeletons, zombies, and ghouls. He may also have other powerful undead creatures under his control, such as wraiths or specters.

Combat Tactics and Strategies of the Boss

Death's Keeper will use his lair actions to control the environment and hinder his enemies. He will summon undead minions to fight for him, while using his spells and abilities to deal damage and drain the life force of his enemies. He will use his legendary resistance to avoid being affected by spells and other effects, and will retreat to his lair if he is in danger of being defeated. Adventurers should focus on dealing damage quickly, while avoiding his paralyzing touch and necrotic blast. Holy magic and fire-based attacks will be particularly effective against him.