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| name = Lemure
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| species = [[Chthonic|chthonic]] (devil)
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| noapp = 5–30
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| behaviour = mind slaves
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| range = [[Hell (lower plane)|Hell]], [[Ruin (range)|ruin]], [[Subterranean (range)|subterranean]]
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| size = 5 ft. 7 in. tall
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| weight = 260 lbs.
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| int = 8–9
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| AC = 7
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| HD = 3
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| AP = 4
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| THAC0 = 19
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| hpdie = d8
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| attack = fist
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| dmg = 2–8
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| special = [[Natural Immunities|immunities]], [[Magic to Hit|magic to hit]], [[Regeneration|regeneration]],<br>[[Spellcasting|spellcasting]], [[Gating & Summoning|summoning]], [[Teleport (spell)|teleport]],<br>[[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]]
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[[File:Lemure image.jpg|thumb|left]]
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'''Lemure''', and sometimes called "devil-lemure," are a form of [[Devil|devil]] rarely appearing on the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|prime material plane]].  Lemure are warped and mis-shapen in various ways, but always bulbous in profile.  They possess a great hatred for living creatures and an intense reverence towards their masters, the lesser and greater devils who rule over lemure as slaves. Lemure take almost no part in tormenting [[The Damned|the Damned]]; they serve in other ways.
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In reality a form of [[Devil|devil]] that rarely appears on the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material Plane]], because these creatures do not fit with the usual conception of a devil, they are widely misunderstood and wrongly identified throughout the world. Many believe they should be counted among the undead, because they are commonly found at battlefields or near graveyards; others see them as vengeful and bent on desecrating the dead, because sometimes they have been seen removing corpses from tombs. It is true that lemure possess a great malevolence for living creatures, but being the weakest among their own kind, they serve almost as slaves to the will of greater devils.
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[[File:Lemure.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
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== Behaviour ==
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Most devils, unlike [[Demon|demons]], rarely venture beyond their place of origin.  Lemure, however, are the commonest form to find in the world.  Unlike the traditional image of a "devil," lemure are often misunderstood and wrongly identified as [[Undead|undead]] when they appear.
  
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It is accepted that devils, unlike [[Demon|demons]], rarely venture outside their planes of origin. One theory has it that lemure appear on Earth in the midst of ongoing battles and extended campaigns, taking advantage of groups of soldiers who have become lost or isolated because to terrain, misunderstandings about orders or from cowardice, having fled the combat only to find themselves astray and disoriented. In moments such as these, handfuls of lemure might appear to slaughter them all, that their bodies might be mistaken for casualties. It is also said this never happens to the innocent, but only to those soldiers who have already cast their lot with Satan ~ who then comes to claim his due.
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This is supported by the common appearance of lemure on battlefields or near graveyards, for they are vengeful and take pleasure from desecrating the dead.  This includes removing corpses from tombs; it's not known why. Some have argued it's to punish the dead in Hell, that their memory will be lost to the living; but this claim has found no evidence to support it.
  
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It is not known why lemure rob graves. An argument has been made that, for whatever reason, this is done to punish the dead in Hell, to tell them that they are lost to their families forever; but this claim has never been anything but a superstition.
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They lurk upon battlefields with the hopes of catching stray soldiers who have fled in cowardly fashion from the fray.  Each lemure of the number appearing will attempt to seize and return to Hell with a single victim, who will be feasted upon by the lemure's masters. It is especially the live victims, with their souls intact, that are desired.
  
 
== Advantages ==
 
== Advantages ==
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Some attacks by the lemure can be performed at will, at a cost of only 1 [[Action Points|action point]] (AP).  These don't require [[Spellcasting|casting or discharge]], and cannot be disrupted in [[Combat|combat]] as spells can; they don't require concentration.  Only one such power can be employed each round, in addition to the demon's physical [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] and [[Movement (stride)|movement]].
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: '''Ultravision''' enables the lemure to see natural light that's normally invisible to [[Humanoid|humanoid]] eyes, effectively [[Illumination|illuminating]] darkness to the intensity of dusk or dawn.
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:'''Summoning''' can be employed to materialize another lemure with a 25% chance of success.  They will attempt to do this early in the fight, before serious [[Melee|melee]] is engaged.
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:'''Teleport''' allows the demon to flick from place to place during a fight, or move to safety when they feel truly threatened.
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In addition, once per day lemure are able to '''cast the following spells''': [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]], [[Know Intent (spell)|know intent]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]] and [[Animate Dead (spell)|animate dead]].  These are performed at the 3rd level of ability.  Typically, the lemure will teleport to a safe distance before beginning to cast.
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Lemure have '''natural immunities''' to [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]] and [[Charm|charm]], as well as attacks from [[Cold Attacks|cold attacks]], [[Natural Fire|natural]] and [[Magical Fire|magical fire]], and [[Gas-based Attacks|gas]]; these immunities apply to spells as well as other kinds of attack.
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It requires '''magic to hit''' these creatures.
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They can '''regenerate''' 2 [[Hit Points|hit points]] per [[Combat Round|round]], restoring damage at this rate as their [[Wounds|wounds]] automatically close before they can bleed.
  
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Lemure are able to [[regenerate]] 2 hp per round, healing damage at this rate while wounds are automatically closed.
 
  
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Lemure are immune to sleep and charm spells, as well as attacks from cold, fire or gas of any type. They can [[teleport]] at will, cannot be hit except with [[magical weapons]] and they possess [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]]. If pressed, they will [[summon]] in another being like themselves, which merely sends a call another lemure, which teleports to the summoning creature's location. At will, they can produce the effects of [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]], [[Know Intent (spell)|know intent]], [[Fear (spell)|cause fear]] and [[Animate Dead (spell)|animate dead]], performing these with a 3rd level ability.
 
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Latest revision as of 03:33, 6 June 2022

Lemure
Species chthonic (devil)
No. Appearing 5–30
Behaviour mind slaves
Range Hell, ruin, subterranean
Size 5 ft. 7 in. tall
Weight 260 lbs.
Intelligence 8–9
Armour Class 7
Hit Dice 3
Action Points 4
Max. Stride {{{stride}}}
THAC0 19
Hp/Die d8
Attack Forms fist
Damage 2–8
Special Attacks immunities, magic to hit, regeneration,
spellcasting, summoning, teleport,
ultravision

Lemure, and sometimes called "devil-lemure," are a form of devil rarely appearing on the prime material plane. Lemure are warped and mis-shapen in various ways, but always bulbous in profile. They possess a great hatred for living creatures and an intense reverence towards their masters, the lesser and greater devils who rule over lemure as slaves. Lemure take almost no part in tormenting the Damned; they serve in other ways.

Lemure.jpg

Behaviour

Most devils, unlike demons, rarely venture beyond their place of origin. Lemure, however, are the commonest form to find in the world. Unlike the traditional image of a "devil," lemure are often misunderstood and wrongly identified as undead when they appear.

This is supported by the common appearance of lemure on battlefields or near graveyards, for they are vengeful and take pleasure from desecrating the dead. This includes removing corpses from tombs; it's not known why. Some have argued it's to punish the dead in Hell, that their memory will be lost to the living; but this claim has found no evidence to support it.

They lurk upon battlefields with the hopes of catching stray soldiers who have fled in cowardly fashion from the fray. Each lemure of the number appearing will attempt to seize and return to Hell with a single victim, who will be feasted upon by the lemure's masters. It is especially the live victims, with their souls intact, that are desired.

Advantages

Some attacks by the lemure can be performed at will, at a cost of only 1 action point (AP). These don't require casting or discharge, and cannot be disrupted in combat as spells can; they don't require concentration. Only one such power can be employed each round, in addition to the demon's physical attacks and movement.

Ultravision enables the lemure to see natural light that's normally invisible to humanoid eyes, effectively illuminating darkness to the intensity of dusk or dawn.
Summoning can be employed to materialize another lemure with a 25% chance of success. They will attempt to do this early in the fight, before serious melee is engaged.
Teleport allows the demon to flick from place to place during a fight, or move to safety when they feel truly threatened.

In addition, once per day lemure are able to cast the following spells: suggestion, know intent, cause fear and animate dead. These are performed at the 3rd level of ability. Typically, the lemure will teleport to a safe distance before beginning to cast.

Lemure have natural immunities to sleep and charm, as well as attacks from cold attacks, natural and magical fire, and gas; these immunities apply to spells as well as other kinds of attack.

It requires magic to hit these creatures.

They can regenerate 2 hit points per round, restoring damage at this rate as their wounds automatically close before they can bleed.


See Bestiary

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