Shadowbones is a towering manifestation of necromantic power, featuring a muscular skeletal torso that transitions into a swirling vortex of spectral energy. Armed with a heavy poleaxe and marked by a grizzly stitched cranium, this 46mm tall miniature is a perfect centerpiece for any undead legion or a terrifying boss encounter.
A skeletal warrior manifesting out of a cloud of shadow to deliver a devastating charge.
A mid-to-high level elite guardian or a mini-boss in a cursed tomb or Shadowfell-themed adventure.
Artist: Noah Strom
Type: HERO, MONSTER
Pose: Aggressive charging crouch, left arm forward holding weapon, right arm back.
Action: Running
Mood: Menacing
Action Category: Moving/Walking
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Suitable Locations: Cursed graveyard, Shadowfell dimension, Necromancer's inner sanctum, Fog-shrouded battlefield, Ancient catacombs, Abyssal plane, Ruined cathedral
Encounter Scenarios: A fast-moving undead skirmisher encountered in heavy fog, The skeletal champion of a shadow-themed dungeon, A summoned spectral guardian defending a dark altar
Power Level: Hard (score 55/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Excellent as a unique Skeleton, Shadow, or Undead PC.; Pathfinder (perfect): Works well for skeletal champions or shadow-bound undead.; Mork Borg (perfect): The dark, stylized aesthetic fits the game's grim tone perfectly.; Frostgrave (good): Suitable as a medium or large undead construct or soldier.
Race: Skeleton, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Muscular, Size: Medium, Age: Undead, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Undead, Reborn, Shadow Spirit
Distinguishing Features: Stitched skull cap, Exposed ribcage and spine, Vaporous lower body instead of legs, Defined bicep/tricep anatomy despite being skeletal
Weapons: Poleaxe: A heavy weapon with a curved axe blade, a prominent top spike, and a blocky counter-weight or hammer head on the rear.
Character Classes: Barbarian (High%), Fighter (Medium%), Paladin (Oathbreaker) (Medium%)
NPC Role: Undead Champion
Creature: Shadow Skeleton (Undead), Size: Medium
Body: Upper body of a muscular humanoid skeleton with a stitched skull and exposed ribs; lower body is a swirling vortex of smoke or shadow.
Also known as: Smoke Revenant, Shadowbones Stalker, Vaporous Undead
Related creatures: Shadow, Wraith, Skeleton Warrior
Distinctive Features: Stitched skull, Vaporous lower half
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Poleaxe, description: Heavy bladed weapon with a top spike, position: Held in left hand, Shadow/Smoke manifestation
Defensive Features: Vaporous form
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Creepy / Unsettling, Grimdark, Intimidating / Imposing, Sinister / Evil
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Skeletal/No Hair
Similar to characters: Spawn, Hecarim from League of Legends, Nagash from Warhammer, Leoric Skeleton King, Dread Knight archetype
Miniature Dimensions: 46.4mm H x 31.4mm W x 24.0mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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