npc

High Priest Thoradin

CR 16

Medium humanoid (dwarf), Lawful Good

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

20 (Runic Plate and Shield)

Hit Points

200

Speed

25 ft.

str

dex

con

int

wis

cha

Saves CON +11, WIS +12, CHA +9

Skills INSIGHT +12, PERSUASION +9, RELIGION +12

Damage Resistances 0 Poison, 1 Radiant

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17

Languages 0 Common, 1 Dwarvish, 2 Draconic

Traits

Legendary Resistance (3/Day).If Thoradin fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Stone-Father's Grace.When Thoradin casts a spell of 1st level or higher that restores hit points, the target gains temporary hit points equal to 15 + the spell's level.

Aurelius's Guidance.Thoradin has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks and saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Actions

Multiattack.Thoradin makes three attacks with his Runic Staff of the Peak.

Runic Staff of the Peak.Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8) radiant damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone by the weight of the stone.

Aetheric Revelation (Recharge 5-6).Thoradin releases a burst of golden aether. Each enemy within 60 feet must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded and stunned until the end of Thoradin's next turn. Allies in the area gain 30 temporary hit points and are cleared of any blinded, deafened, or poisoned conditions.

Spellcasting.Thoradin is a 16th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks). He has spells such as 'Mass Cure Wounds', 'Holy Aura', and 'Flame Strike'.

Legendary Actions

Staff Attack.Thoradin makes one Runic Staff of the Peak attack.

Cast Cantrip.Thoradin casts a cantrip.

Divine Ward (Costs 2 Actions).Thoradin grants himself or an ally he can see within 60 feet resistance to all damage until the start of his next turn.

High Priest Thoradin

Title: Voice of the Stone-Father
Role: Thoradin is the head of the religious life in Dal-Dur. He leads the worship of the Stone-Father, the dwarven creator deity. He is a man of deep faith and great kindness, often seen walking the lower levels of the city, offering comfort to the miners and their families. He believes that the dwarves’ survival is a testament to their god’s favor.

Secret Motivation: Thoradin has been receiving "divine visions" that he believes are from the Stone-Father. In reality, the visions are being sent by the Ancient Gold Dragon Aurelius, who is trying to use the dwarven faith to maintain stability in the region. Thoradin is beginning to suspect that his "god" is more interested in global economics than dwarven souls, and he is going through a crisis of faith.

Adventure Hook: Thoradin asks the party to help him "interpret" a specific vision that showed a "Golden Dragon sitting on the Stone Throne." He wants them to investigate the ancient records of the priesthood to see if there is any precedent for such a thing.