Command the threshold between life and death with the Death Priest, a hulking master of martial and spiritual might. This imposing figure features an incredibly detailed portable shrine carried on his back, a traditional naginata, and a grim skull trophy, making him a perfect centerpiece for high-level encounters or Eastern-inspired campaigns.
A dark priest or warrior-monk presenting a grim trophy or performing a necromantic ritual.
A high-level 'Grandmaster' boss, a legendary hero of a monastic order, or a powerful NPC guide who walks the line between life and death.
Artist: キャンディ
Type: HERO
Pose: Wide martial stance, right hand holding polearm low, left hand presenting a skull, head turned toward the skull.
Action: Talking/Gesturing
Mood: Menacing
Action Category: Social/Ritual
Genre: Fantasy, Wuxia/Eastern, Horror
Suitable Locations: Ancient mountain monastery, Cursed graveyard temple, Shadowfell fortress, Underworld gatehouse, Desecrated shrine in a bamboo forest, Necromancer's inner sanctum, Battlefield of the dishonored dead, Fog-shrouded ruins of an Eastern city, High-altitude temple of a death deity
Encounter Scenarios: A corrupted high priest acting as a mid-campaign boss., An eccentric quest-giver who speaks to the spirits of the dead., A guardian of a sacred tomb who tests the party's resolve., A dark monk seeking to harvest souls for a ritual.
Power Level: Deadly (score 75/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Excellent for a Monk (Way of Long Death), Cleric (Death/Grave), or a custom NPC.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Fits well as a spiritualist or dark cleric.; Legend of the Five Rings (perfect): Matches the 'Shadowlands' or corrupted monk aesthetic perfectly.; Malifaux (good): Fits the Ten Thunders faction aesthetic.; Mork Borg (usable): While Eastern, the heavy skull motif fits the grimdark horror tone.; Shadow of the Demon Lord (good): Fits the dark fantasy and corruption themes.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Hulking, Size: Medium, Age: Elderly, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Goliath, Half-Orc
Distinguishing Features: Long, pointed beard, Topknot/bun hairstyle, Bare feet, Extreme muscle definition, Stern, aged facial features
Weapons: Naginata: A long-handled polearm with a large, curved crescent-shaped blade, adorned with skulls at the hilt/socket.
Armor: robes (cloth, torso and upper legs); wraps (cloth, forearms and shins)
Clothing: Hakama pants, Headband
Equipment: Portable Shrine
Accessories: Prayer Beads and Bells
Character Classes: Monk (Way of Long Death) (high%), Cleric (Death/Grave Domain) (high%), Barbarian (medium%)
NPC Role: Death Priest / Cult Leader
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Intimidating / Imposing, Grimdark, Mysterious / Enigmatic, Majestic / Awe-inspiring, Creepy / Unsettling
Cultural Aesthetic: East Asian — Japanese
Hairstyle: Topknot/Bun
Similar to characters: Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto (Bleach), Buff Master Roshi (Dragon Ball), Heihachi Mishima (Tekken), Akuma/Oni (Street Fighter), Sekiro Bosses, Lu Bu (Dynasty Warriors archetype)
Miniature Dimensions: 42.4mm H x 33.1mm W x 24.4mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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