Shatterstaff


Shatterstaff Roll Initiative
Medium Humanoid, Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 15 (Breastplate)
Hit Points 50 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3)
12 (+1)
14 (+2)
14 (+2)
10 (-)
12 (+1)
Saving Throws STR +5, INT +4
Skills Arcana +4, Investigation +4
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Proficiency Bonus +2 Challenge 3
Disruption. When the Shatterstaff damages a creature that is concentrating on a spell, that creature has disadvantage on the saving throw it makes to maintain concentration.   Magic Resistance. The Shatterstaff has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Special Equipment. The Shatterstaff carries a Lanyon Lantern. The lantern sheds bright light in a 30-ft. radius and dim light for an additional 10 ft. Invisible creatures and objects are visible as long as they are in the lantern's bright light.     Actions
Multiattack. The Shatterstaff makes two pike or shortbow attacks.   Pike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 ( 1d10+3 ) slashing damage.   Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 ( 1d6+1 ) piercing damage.     Reactions
Mage Slayer. When a creature within 10 ft. of the Shatterstaff casts a spell, the Shatterstaff may use their reaction to make a melee attack against that creature.
"If you are going to come into my country at a private location, using unapproved travel magic, then you leave the Shatterstaves no choice but to prevent that from happening in the future."

~ Bradley Du'urn
Chancellor of the Tritos Dominion
 
Description
Shatterstaves are an imposing sight in their specially crafted breastplates, adorned with runic sigils. Each member carries a hooked pike with an attached Lanyon Lantern, a specialized device designed to reveal concealed threats. As highly trained anti-magic nationalists, they are dedicated to the eradication of what they view as the root of all the world's problems, the abuse of magic. Patrolling the Tritos Dominion, they actively seek out and suppress use of magical arts, their presence a divisive and controversial subject among the populace.

History
The Shatterstaves have a legacy of challenging authority at its core, enduring defeats but always surviving to fight another day. Their cause has been bolstered by the ascension of King Ender Ramus, who has close ties with the organization. Under his reign, the Shatterstaves have been elevated to an official status, now operating independently from the Civil Servants within the Civil Legion, under the oversight of Magister Primarius Chastity Renault. Their autonomy has granted them a broader scope of authority, and their actions are often unchecked, leading to increased tensions in regions where they operate.

Tactics
Exceptionally skilled in combating magical practitioners, Shatterstaff members are trained to stay up-close and personal with their foes. Utilizing the Lanyon Lantern attached to pikes, they aim to disrupt the concentration of spellcasters, making it challenging for them to execute their incantations. Recently, members of the Civil Legion have been accompanying them on their patrols. These additional troops usually hang back and provide ranged support, allowing the Shatterstaff to focus intently on pacifying magical threats.

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