Dark Rider

(Encounter Level: 10 - 15)

Attacks/Defenses: Will be armed with whatever weapons it had in life: this usually includes a melee and a ranged weapon of at least +2 enchantment. Can gain classes levels as a Fallen Paladin up to Level 15 in addition to normal abilities.

Gaze Attack: Deals 2d6 cold damage.

Immunities: Cold, Mundane weapons

Dark Aura: 1

Magic Resistance: 15%

Weaknesses: Silver weapons and Holy Water deal double damage.

Fallen Paladin Powers: A Dark Rider has the powers of a 10^th level Fallen Paladin - all of its powers are reversed: healing spells harm the living for the same amount of damage, good is defended against, Unholy weapons are created, etc.

Modified Turn Undead: On a successfully turn, all affected Undead are healed for 1d4 points, and on a Critical Success, the Undead are fully healed.

 Description: Dark Riders are the ghastly results of fallen Paladins or evil members of other Warrior-like classes who have chosen to find greater power through Undeath. These beings appear as tall, powerful knights, clad in dark armour and wielding Unholy weapons. Fear hangs in a chill air about them, and their eyes pierce the soul, hinting of the terrible power that they have gained. Dark Riders often seek to rule over kingdoms and topple empires - they often have legions of Undead and magical items at their disposal to complete this task.