Karameikos - Vaults of Pandius

Yuri Molotov - Death Knightelite. The local Traladaran populace nearlyworshipped him, proclaiming him to be oneof the Traldar heroes of old, returned to freetheir people. With all of his skills andcharisma, it was little wonder that Yuriquickly ascended to be Master of the Order.Yuri’s Downfall and FateWhen the Alphatians began their SpikeAssault in AC 960, Yuri saw his chance. Hedeployed those of his order still loyal toThyatis to the far corners of Traladara. Therest – those loyal to himself – he held back inreserve, and watched as skyships bombardedThyatian cities. When Thincol Torion’srebellion succeeded, however, Yuri’s hopeswere dashed. The new Emperor of Thyatisbranded Yuri and his followers as traitors,and sent the legions to Traladara to quell allunrest and reinstate Thyatian law.Those who once extolled Yuri as a hero nowshunned him for fear of Thyatian retribution.Emperor Thincol sent the court wizardDemetrion and his pet dragon Hytiliaph tobring Yuri to justice, but Yuri would not godown without a fight. High over the darkpines of Dymrak the pair battled atop theirdragon mounts, but Bruhminghet was nomatch for the gold dragon. Yuri and hisdragon fell to their deaths in a blaze of flameand ice… and blood.Yuri’s spirit, however, would not slumber inpeace.Yuri Molotov (Death Knight)Yuri’s skin is stretched thin across his face,every inch of it desiccated and blackened byfrost. The bronze armor he wears ispermeated with magic from another age. Hissword Unifier, gifted to him by Valdri Tescu,is an heirloom of Traladaran heroes passeddown throughout the ages.Yuri Molotov (Death Knight): AC 1; HD 14;hp 80; MV 60’ (20’); #AT 1; D 1-4 coldtouch, or by weapon; Save as F14; ML 10; ALC. Yuri also wears magical armor (banded+2, protection from cold, and a shield), andcarries Unifier (short sword +2, +3 vs.gnolls).Bruhminghet (Undead Dragon)Once a powerful and vibrant large whitedragon, Bruhminghet’s rotting remains areanimated by the same malignant force thatbrought Yuri back from the dead. She servesYuri in death, even as she did in life, actingas his mount and closest ally. Despite beingimbued with a dark intelligence all her own,the once white dragon is completelydevoted to her master.Bruhminghet (Undead White Dragon): AC1; HD 9; hp 65; MV 120’ (40’), Fly 300’(100’); #AT 2 claws/1 bite; Airborne up to 6;D 2d8+4 (bite or crush), 1d6+1 (claws,kicks, wings, tail); Save as F18; ML 12; AL c.DMing NotesFrost giants both fear and hate Yuri,remembering the time he once huntedthem. Many of their dead have joined hisranks. In addition to the undead footsoldiers who serve him, former members ofthe order have also joined his ranks – mostriding undead versions of the white wyvernsthey rode in life. Despite this, Yuri’s ownallegiances have changed since he was living.As a Death Knight he no longer cares aboutthe petty politics of the world. Instead hiswrath drives Yuri to bring pain and anguishto the living… and to extinguish such life117THRESHOLD: The Mystara Magazine Issue #1