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| - King Kaius III assumed the throne of Karrnath in 991 YK, relieving his aunt and regent Moranna ir'Wynarn. He is believed to be the son of King Jaron ir'Wynarn. Unknown to almost everyone, however, he is actually his own great-grandfather, Kaius ir'Wynarn I. KING KAIUS CR 16Male human vampire aristocrat 2/fighter 11LE Medium undead (augmented humanoid)Action Points 3Initiative +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Spot +14, Listen +14Languages Common, Dwarven, Elven, Draconic,Giant AC 41, touch 16, flat-footed 38; Dodge, MobilityHP 95 (13 HD); fast healing 5; DR 10/silver and magicImmune sunbeam, mind-affecting spells and effects, divination spells and effects, undead immunitiesResist cold 10, electricity 10; +4 turn resistanceFort +12, Ref +16, Will +15Weakness vampire weaknesses Speed 20 ft. (4 squares) with +3 glamered mithral full plate, climb 20 ft. (spider climb), base 30 ft.; Spring AttackMelee sword of life stealing +22/+17/+12 (1d8+6/19–20) orMelee slam +20/+15/+10 (1d6+6 plus energy drain)Base Atk +12; Grp +18Atk Options energy drain (2 negative levels); Combat Reflexes, Quick DrawSpecial Actions alternate form (bat, dire bat, wolf, dire wolf); blood drain (pin, 1d4 Con/round, Kaius gains 5 hp), children of the night, dominate (look into eyes, dominate person, Will DC 22 negates, CL 12th, range 30 ft.), create spawn, gaseous form (at will or when reduced to 0 hp)Abilities Str 23, Dex 22, Con —, Int 20, Wis 18, Cha 23Feats Ability Focus (dominate), Alertness, Action Surge, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Greater Weapon Focus (longsword), Greater Weapon Focus (slam), Heroic Spirit, Improved Critical (longsword), Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Mobility, Quick Draw, Spring Attack, Weapon Focus (longsword), Weapon Focus (slam), Weapon Specialization (longsword) Skills Climb +13, Bluff +19, Diplomacy +22, Disguise +18, Gather Information +8, Handle Animal +9, Hide +10, Intimidate +24, Jump +13, Knowledge (geography) +10, Knowledge (history) +10, Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge (nobility and royalty) +10, Listen +14, Move Silently +10, Ride +17, Search +13, Sense Motive +22, Spot +14Possessions combat gear plus +3 glamered mithral full plate, winged shield, sword of life stealing, cloak of resistance +5, ring of protection +3,amulet of natural armor +3, ring of counterspells (searing light), boots of speed Children of the Night (Su): Standard action, summon 1d6+1 rat swarms, 1d4+1 bat swarms, or 3d6 wolves; arrive 2d6 rounds, last 1 hour. Create Spawn (Su): Humanoid or monstrous humanoid slain by energy drain becomes a vampire in 1d4 days. Humanoid or monstrous humanoid slain by blood drain becomes vampire spawn if below 4 HD. Hook “I’ve been waiting for you.” Note: Kaius has disguise undead, greater spell immunity (sunbeam), and mind blank cast on him by palace staff before important audiences. Biography During the Last War the residents of Karrnath were unable to support themselves with their own agriculture. With trade between the nations at a standstill, a terrible famine struck the nation. King Kaius ir'Wynarn I was approached by members of the Blood of Vol who offered to help him and his people. While this deal brought much relief in the form of food, it also carried a heavy personal price. The king was transformed into an undead creature - a vampire - in 897 YK by none other than Erandis Vol. King Kaius I never liked the alliance with the Blood of Vol, and in 910 YK relinquished the throne by faking his death in order to find a way to break the alliance. After over 80 years of working in secrecy, he returned to the throne under the guise of his descendant King Kaius III. He married Etrigani, a diplomat from Aerenal who is one of the few people in the world who know his secret. He has sent his "brother" Gaius ir'Wynarn to Thrane and his "sister" Haydith ir'Wynarn to Breland as part of an exchange of relative among the ruling families of some of the Five Nations. His "Aunt" Moranna now serves willing as his chief advisor and minister of internal affairs. She, like her King, is also secretly a vampire. King Kaius has kept his true nature hidden from not only his country, but the world at large. While evil, King Kaius is one of the major proponents for peace in Khorvaire, possibly due to the fact that war has cost him so much in his life.
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