Argyrzei

A headless killer that wields a silver blade, the argyrzei does more than end a life — it severs the slain from any hope of return. Those it murders are hard to mourn and harder to raise.

Headless An argyrzei is headless but can still hear, speak, see, and smell as if it had a head. The argyrzei is immune to decapitation effects, such as those caused by vorpal weapons.

Soul Shred Creatures killed by an argyrzei are difficult to bring back to life or to animate as undead. The argyrzei automatically attempts to counteract any attempt to resurrect or animate as undead any creature that it has killed (counteract modifier +23, counteract level 7th). If the argyrzei who slew the creature is itself slain, the creature can be brought back from death or become undead normally.

Level 13

Perception +23 · Senses cursesense, darkvision · Languages Aklo, Common, Necril · Skills Athletics +27, Crafting +25, Deception +24, Occultism +25, Stealth +24

HP 240 · Resistances negative 10, silver 10

Speed 25 feet

• Melee Silver blade [Single Action] +28 (Magical, two-hand d12), Damage 2d8+11 slashing plus 1d6 persistent bleed plus 1d6 mental