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Papyrus Pharaoh

Region: The Scriptorium

PaperMetal
3
HP
♠5♣5♦5♥5
Armor
0
AP
4
Threat
3

Attributes

AGL
+1
STR
-1
VIT
+2
GUT
+2
CON
+1
INT
+3

Lore

Once a mortal scribe who sought to transcribe the secrets of the Realm itself, the Papyrus Pharaoh bound their soul to enchanted papyrus. Now they exist as a living manuscript, endlessly writing and rewriting reality around them.

Behavior

The Papyrus Pharaoh is an ancient construct of folded paper and metallic inks, obsessed with completing an arcane ritual that will grant it ultimate power. It commands paper minions and manipulates the battlefield with scripted traps and ink-based attacks.

Major Actions

Channel Ritual

Major

Continue channeling the ritual. If this action is completed three rounds consecutively without interruption, the Pharaoh's INT goes up to 4 and they gain additional Round Actions.

Summon Paper Punk

MajorClose

Create one Paper Punk within Close range.

Scribing Swipe

MajorClose

Draw to hit. On hit, target takes 3 suits of damage and must make a VIT Save. On fail, target becomes Susceptible.

Inkbound Volley

MajorFar

Draw to hit. Target two creatures the Pharaoh can see.

Flutter Step

Major

Teleport up to Far range to a visible location by unraveling and reforming from paper scraps. Leaves behind a Scroll Trap.

Scroll Trap

MajorTouch

When a creature starts its turn within Touch of the Scroll Trap, they must make an INT Save or be wrapped in papery tendrils. They are Stacked if they fail the save.

Scriptweave

Major

Target an allied creature. That creature may move one range and attack.

Round Actions

Reorder the Narrative

Reaction

Trigger: A creature draws for success or failure

Force one creature to redraw a success or failure.

2/combat

Corrosive Ink Spill

Reaction

Trigger: Any time during combat

Splash ink within Touch range. All creatures make an AGL save or take 2 suits of damage. On success, take half damage.

Unwritten Counter

Reaction

Trigger: The Papyrus Pharaoh is hit with a melee attack

Draw a card from the Table Deck. On a black card, that attack is nullified as the weapon slices through harmless floating script. On red, the Pharaoh takes normal damage.

Minion Synergy

Reaction

Trigger: A minion becomes Critically Injured

The Papyrus Pharaoh can freely use Scriptweave.

Passive Abilities

Deflected Consolation: Power Cards do not deal 'Consolation Damage' on a miss against the Pharaoh. Instead, when a power misses, consolation damage is dealt to a nearby minion the GM selects.