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The Iron-Duke

The Iron-Duke
Stat Block
CR 13
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
19
Hit Points
190
Speed
25 ft.
str
20
dex
10
con
18
int
14
wis
16
cha
16
str
20
+5
dex
10
+0
con
18
+4
int
14
+2
wis
16
+3
cha
16
+3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

Languages Common, Dwarvish

Traits

Patriotic Fervor.Allies within 30 feet of the Duke have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Obsidian Plate.The Duke is resistant to fire and radiant damage.

Actions

Multiattack.The Duke makes three attacks: two with his mechanical fist and one with his Aether-cannon.
Mechanical Fist.Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Aether-cannon.Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) force damage.
Steam-Burst (Recharge 5-6).The Duke releases steam in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 31 (7d8) fire damage and being blinded on a failed save.

Appearance

The Iron-Duke is a heavily scarred dwarf encased in a suit of polished obsidian plate armor that is always covered in a fine layer of soot. His right arm has been replaced by a massive mechanical prosthetic that constantly vents steam. His voice is a deep rumble that sounds like grinding stone.

Personality

Hawkish, aggressive, and fiercely patriotic, the Iron-Duke believes that Steamfort's destiny is to rule Aethervale through industrial and military superiority. He has no patience for diplomacy or "arcane nonsense," valuing only results and raw power.

Secret Motives

The Duke is obsessed with "reverse-engineering" the ancient power of the First Brood to create an ultimate weapon for Steamfort. He views the Obsidian Scale not as a religious threat, but as a source of experimental technology and draconic essence that he can harvest to fuel his war machine.

Combat Tactics

A master of tactical warfare, the Duke fights alongside a squad of elite Iron-Guards. He uses a heavy Aether-cannon mounted on his mechanical arm to deliver devastating long-range blasts. In melee, he uses the arm to deliver bone-crushing strikes and can release a localized "Steam-Burst" to blind and burn anyone in his immediate vicinity.