Barachiel

Medium Celestial, Lawful Good

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 136 (16d8 + 64)

Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

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DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Saving Throws CON +9, WIS +7

Damage Resistances necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Celestial, Common, Infernal

Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)

Actions

Multiattack. Barachiel makes three Greatsword attacks.

Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 22 (5d8) radiant damage.

Purifying Flames (Recharge 4–6). Barachiel wreathes his sword in white flame, then makes a Greatsword attack. On a hit, the target takes an additional 45 (7d12) fire damage plus 45 (7d12) radiant damage. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Charisma saving throw or have the stunned condition until the end of their next turn.

Reactions

Parry. Barachiel adds 5 to his AC against one attack. To do so, Barachiel must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Lore

Barachiel is an aasimar that was born in the city of Elturel; a bastion of justice and symbol of good in the Forgotten Realms. His mother was the angel Zariel, the patron of Elturel. Barachiel grew up to become a Hellrider—the holy warriors that defend the city of Elturel. However, he gave up his freedom to become an agent of Mount Celestia so that he could try and save his mother. Zariel had been seduced and corrupted by Asmodeus. Now, as an archdevil, she rules the first layer of the Nine…