(Nearly) Immortal character with a Con score?

[heavyfuel]

I wanted to create a tomb that is guarded by an immortal knight (the character class).

However, I don't want him to be undead, since that throws away his d12+Con HD for a straight up d12.

I'm okay with him being "cryogenically frozen" with a magical equivalent, as long as there's a both a guarantee that he'll wake up if the tomb is invaded AND if can go back to this frozen state after dealing with intruders so that he survives until the next invasion.

Any ideas other than handwaving it?

Edit: I want him to be humanoid. No Elans / warforged

[JNAProductions]

Wedded To History feat, Dragon 354.

[MaxiDuRaritry]

[Dragonborn] warforged? That extra Con would come in handy.

Living constructs are immortal, and they only age up to, what, Middle Aged? That way, they don't get the full -6 penalties to physical ability scores, and Dragonborn would offset the Con penalty, at least..

[heavyfuel]

Wedded To History feat, Dragon 354.

I thought of the feat, but it doesn't really fit the character, since it has to be taken at lv 1.

I'll do it if there's no other way, but I was looking for something that can be added to an existing character (Chaos shuffle aside)

[heavyfuel]

[Dragonborn] warforged? That extra Con would come in handy.

Living constructs are immortal, and they only age up to, what, Middle Aged? That way, they don't get the full -6 penalties to physical ability scores, and Dragonborn would offset the Con penalty, at least..

I'm looking for humanoids only though. I didn't put it in the OP at first but edited it later.

Thanks for suggesting though

[JNAProductions]

Honestly, I'd just handwave it.

If you want a more crunchy thing, say that the Knight has performed or taken part in a ritual to bind his soul to the location-so long as it stands, he lives, but he can never leave it.

[Elves]

Why not just follow the suggestion from the same Dragon article Wedded is from and grant him the Endless (Ex) property? It's suggested that you give it to NPCs you want to have this quality. Wedded is more for players and also, annoyingly, doesn't actually grant the property or immortality.

[Mr Adventurer]

The Binding spell (Slumber variant) should do this for you.

Edit: slow-resetting specific-target magic trap of the spell for putting himself back under.

[heavyfuel]

Honestly, I'd just handwave it.

If you want a more crunchy thing, say that the Knight has performed or taken part in a ritual to bind his soul to the location-so long as it stands, he lives, but he can never leave it.

I try to make things by the book. I'm not super opposed to handwaving, but I try to avoid it as much as I can.


Why not just follow the suggestion from the same Dragon article Wedded is from and grant him the Endless (Ex) property? It's suggested that you give it to NPCs you want to have this quality. Wedded is more for players and also, annoyingly, doesn't actually grant the property or immortality.

Wait, is there even a RAW way to get the Endless property?


The Binding spell (Slumber variant) should do this for you.

Edit: slow-resetting specific-target magic trap of the spell for putting himself back under.

This is good. Thanks!

[Elves]

Wait, is there even a RAW way to get the Endless property?

Yes, for the DM: "[assign] it to those creatures you consider particularly long-lived in your campaign."

[ShurikVch]

Wait, is there even a RAW way to get the Endless property?Yes.
Kissed by the Ages spell (Sorcerer/Wizard 9) - not just the same article, but the very same page as Endless SQ


Also - in case of exceptionally powerful guardian and unusually bad circumstances - Blade of Ragnarok (http://web.archive.org/web/20090602015028/https://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/drfe/20080428) :smallwink:

[Biggus]

Make his resting place a powerful magic item which casts Temporal Stasis on him when he's been alone for a certain period of time and Freedom when anyone else enters?

[Asmotherion]

Craft contigient spell: True resurection (trigger being "when someone enters the tomb") cast by a cleric on the target. Or Binding with the same trigger (eithe minimus containment or metamorphosis since they specify the target does not age.

Or for a statue effect have him being petrified and Craft Contigient Spell "freedom of movement".

[TheCount]

He is a clone, and the place he is guarding has an automated cloning device/magic item. maybe add in a soul bound with its permission?
Or a curse.....after all, there is few as crushing and maddening revenge taken on you than making you the protector of what you hate the most.... bonus points if keeping IT (or ITS aftermath) sealed is the better choice.

[Maat Mons]

But elans can be humanoid. They just need to take the Human Heritage feat.

[MaxiDuRaritry]

But elans can be humanoid. They just need to take the Human Heritage feat.As can warforged. :smallcool:

[heavyfuel]

Yes, for the DM: "[assign] it to those creatures you consider particularly long-lived in your campaign."


Yes.
Kissed by the Ages spell (Sorcerer/Wizard 9) - not just the same article, but the very same page as Endless SQ


I dun goofed


Make his resting place a powerful magic item which casts Temporal Stasis on him when he's been alone for a certain period of time and Freedom when anyone else enters?

I do think this this will be the general idea behind it.


But elans can be humanoid. They just need to take the Human Heritage feat.


As can warforged. :smallcool:

Thing is these uncommon races don't exist in the setting. That's why it has to be a "normal" humanoid

[Kelb_Panthera]

If you want to make him really challenging then you can take out most of his gear and make him a demigod (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/divine/divineRanksAndPowers.htm). Fluff it as him having been chosen by his deity for the important task of protecting this place/thing.