Nightripper
The Promise of Pain, Riktus Scroon (former name)
Pantheon
The Nightripper is a nascent demon lord and the demon goddess Lamashtu's favorite torturer and assassin. Prior to his ascension, he was a mortal named Riktus Scroon, a mass murderer considered by researcher Rifza Dilatru to be Avistan's most notorious pattern killer.
- Alignment
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CE
Chaotic EvilA chaotic evil character is driven entirely by her own anger and needs. She is thoughtless in her actions and acts on whims, regardless of the suffering it causes others.
In many ways, a chaotic evil character is pinned down by her inherent nature to be unpredictable. She is like a spreading fire, a coming storm, an untested sword blade. An extreme chaotic evil character tends to find similarly minded individuals to be with—not out of any need for company, but because there is a familiarity in this chaos, and she relishes the opportunity to be true to her nature with others who share that delight. - Areas of Concern
- Botched executions, pits
- Favored Weapon
- Bastard sword
- Symbol
- Knife-fingered bone hand
- Sacred Animals
- Trap-door spider
- Sacred Colors
- Black, red
- Worshipper Alignments
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CN
Chaotic NeutralA chaotic neutral character values his own freedom and ability to make choices. He avoids authority and does not fear standing out or appearing different. In extreme cases, he may embrace a lifestyle entirely suited to himself— living in a cave near a city, becoming an artist, or otherwise challenging traditions. He never accepts anything at face value and makes up his own mind rather than blindly accepting what others tell him to do or think., NENeutral EvilMotivated by his own needs and wants, a neutral evil character is without conscience, acting only for self-gratification. He might surround himself with the trappings of cults and evil, but does so purely because it brings him closer to sin and wickedness. While a lawful evil person is inclined to bargain and a chaotic evil one to lash out, a neutral evil person is inclined only to look out for himself. In many ways, he epitomizes evil, since he has no clear loyalty to anything except absolute self-interest., CE
An extremist neutral evil character tends to be a loner, since he has either betrayed or slain those who came close to knowing him.Chaotic EvilA chaotic evil character is driven entirely by her own anger and needs. She is thoughtless in her actions and acts on whims, regardless of the suffering it causes others.
In many ways, a chaotic evil character is pinned down by her inherent nature to be unpredictable. She is like a spreading fire, a coming storm, an untested sword blade. An extreme chaotic evil character tends to find similarly minded individuals to be with—not out of any need for company, but because there is a familiarity in this chaos, and she relishes the opportunity to be true to her nature with others who share that delight. - Realms
- Oppara (as a mortal), The dungeons of Lamashtu's palace, Kurnugia, Outer Rifts
Obedience
Perform a series of cuts upon the flesh while periodically auto-asphyxiating. Gain a +4 profane bonus on all effects linked to slashing damage.Boons
Demonic Obedience
Required feat: Demonic Obedience
Demoniac
Source: Book of the Damned - Volume 2: Lords of Chaos
First Boon (Sp)
spiritual weapon 1/day
Second Boon (Sp)
phantasmal killer 1/day
Third Boon (Sp)
harm 1/day
Nascent Demon Lords
Source: Book of the Damned
With very few exceptions, a demon lord is never born fully formed. Instead, each must build power and resources during an extended period of transformation. Demons in this transitional stage are known as nascent demon lords.
At any one time, there exist hundreds—if not thousands— of nascent demon lords in the Abyss. Those who have been associated with the Inner Sea region are summarized here. All nascent demon lords are chaotic evil and range in power from CR 21 to CR 25. The boons they grant are less complex than those granted by demon lords, manifesting as spell-like abilities usable twice per day each.
At any one time, there exist hundreds—if not thousands— of nascent demon lords in the Abyss. Those who have been associated with the Inner Sea region are summarized here. All nascent demon lords are chaotic evil and range in power from CR 21 to CR 25. The boons they grant are less complex than those granted by demon lords, manifesting as spell-like abilities usable twice per day each.
Domains
Chaos, Darkness, Evil, Strength