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Demilich

A skull floats on a cloudy mist. Two large gems are firmly fixed in its eye sockets, and gems have replaced most of its teeth. The gems all glow with a greenish light.

AC: 20 HP: 80
CR: Err Size: T

Demilich
Harvesting Table

Instructions: Because this creature is an Undead, the player should roll a Arcana Check using the DCs in the table below. On a success, the player is able to harvest the item. On a failure, the item cannot be harvested (either because the character is not skilled enough, or because the item is ruined). The DM should note that many of the items have an expiration, and can not be sold or used after the expiration has passed.

Type: Undead
Skill: Arcana

Item

Description

Value

Weight

Exp.

Crafting

DC: 15

ITEM: Bone Dust (small pouch) DC: 15

A fine white powder with a chalk-like smell. Often prized by magic users.

VALUE: 800 gp

WEIGHT: 2lb.

EXPIRE: ∞

DC: 20

ITEM: Demilich Smoke (vial) DC: 20

As a demilich has ascended beyond it's normal body, much of it's form is wispy necrotic vapor. While not the demilich's true essence, this smoke can be captured and saved for later. Artificers can use this vapor to track the demilich when it reappears. Requires enchanted vial.

VALUE: 3000 gp

WEIGHT: 1lb.

EXPIRE: ∞

CRAFT: Demilich Censer (HHH)

DC: 25

ITEM: Soul Gem (Acererak disciple Demilich only) DC: 25

Demilich disciples of Acererak insert soul gems into their empty eye sockets to steal the spirits of their victims. Harvesting control over these gems requires a complex ritual.

VALUE: 16000 gp

WEIGHT: 5lb.

EXPIRE: ∞

CRAFT: Turned Soul Gem (HHH)

Most crafting items have an acronym associated with it, such as "DMG". These acronyms refer to specific guide books. For example, "DMG" refers to the "Dungeon Master's Guide". The acronyms for HHH and HHH2 refer to Hamund's Harvesting Handbook, a homebrew harvesting guide that offers a variety of homebrew (not official) magic items. To view and purchase Hamund's Harvesting Handbook, click here.

Expiration

Many harvested goods will start to rot and decay after a period of time. Below is a quick overview of how we determine expiration dates, and is used as a guide for most harvested items. Note: It is always up to the DM to decide on the exact expiration.

Item Type

Days

Explanation

Body Part

2 days

Flesh rots and decays quickly.

Body Part, Undead

7 days

Undead body parts are already rotting, so their usefulness can last a little longer than regular flesh (which becomes useless when it rots).

Bones

∞

Bones take a very long time to decay.

Feathers

∞

Feathers take a very long time to decay.

Ears

14 days

Ears are predominantly tough cartilage (soft bone). The skin around the ears rot quickly, but the ear remains intact for some time after.

Hair

∞

Hair takes a very long time to decay.

Head

3 days

Like other flesh, it rots and decays quickly, but lasts slightly longer

Hides/Pelts

10 days

Hides/Pelts must be treated and soaks in order to retain its usefulness.

Liquid, Vial (i.e. Blood)

7 days

If contained in a stoppered vial, most fluids have a longer shelf life. However, if exposed to air, it gets ruined VERY quickly.

Liquid, Vial (i.e. Slime)

14 days

Slimes and gels tend to have a longer shelf-life than other fluids. However, if exposed to air, it gets ruined VERY quickly.

Poisons

14 days

Most poisons are viable for about 2 week. However, each poison is different. In additions, proficiency with a poisoner's kit may allow assassins the ability to extend the shelf-life every few weeks (adding other ingredients to extend the poison's usefulness)

Tattoos/Marks

5 days

Usually a strip of skin, which can be preserved with some oil to last a little longer than other flesh.

Wings

7 days

While wings contain flesh, which rots quickly, the bones and leather/feather last much longer, making the wings usefulness last longers.

Demilich
Individual Treasure

This kind of creature does not normally carry treasure.

2521 gp, 249 pp

Random Roll: d100 = 16

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d100	cp	sp	ep	gp	pp
01-15	cp: —	sp: —	ep: 2d6 x 1000 (7000)	gp: 8d6 x 100 (2800)	pp: —
16-55	cp: —	sp: —	ep: —	gp: 1d6 x 1000 (3500)	pp: 1d6 x 100 (350)
56-100	cp: —	sp: —	ep: —	gp: 1d6 x 1000 (3500)	pp: 2d6 x 100 (700)

Demilich
Treasure Hoard

This kind of creature does not normally have or collect treasure. However, the creature may have a lair full of bodies, or reside somewhere that treasure already exists.

Coins: 8497 gp, 2753 pp
Art: 6 art objects worth 2500 gp each
[1 A necklace string of small pink pearls, 1 Old masterpiece painting, 1 Jeweled anklet, 1 Platinum bracelet set with a sapphire, 1 Gold circlet set with four aquamarines, 1 Gold music box]
Magic Items (2): [1 Figurine of Wondrous Power, Obsidian Steed, 1 Belt of Giant Strength (Fire Giant)]

Random Roll: d100 = 75

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	cp	sp	ep	gp	pp
Coins	cp: —	sp: —	ep: —	gp: 12d6 x 1000 (42,000)	pp: 8d6 x 1000 (28,000)

d100	Gems or Art Objects	—
01-02	Gems or Art Objects: —	—: —
03-05	Gems or Art Objects: 3d6 (10) 1,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d8 times on Magic Item Table C
06-08	Gems or Art Objects: 1d10 (5) 2,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d8 times on Magic Item Table C
09-11	Gems or Art Objects: 1d4 (2) 7,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d8 times on Magic Item Table C
12-14	Gems or Art Objects: 1d8 (4) 5,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d8 times on Magic Item Table C
15-22	Gems or Art Objects: 3d6 (10) 1,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table D
23-30	Gems or Art Objects: 1d10 (5) 2,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table D
31-38	Gems or Art Objects: 1d4 (2) 7,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table D
39-46	Gems or Art Objects: 1d8 (4) 5,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table D
47-52	Gems or Art Objects: 3d6 (10) 1,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table E
53-58	Gems or Art Objects: 1d10 (5) 2,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table E
59-63	Gems or Art Objects: 1d4 (2) 7,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table E
64-68	Gems or Art Objects: 1d8 (4) 5,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d6 times on Magic Item Table E
69	Gems or Art Objects: 3d6 (10) 1,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table G
70	Gems or Art Objects: 1d10 (5) 2,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table G
71	Gems or Art Objects: 1d4 (2) 7,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table G
72	Gems or Art Objects: 1d8 (4) 5,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table G
73-74	Gems or Art Objects: 3d6 (10) 1,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table H
75-76	Gems or Art Objects: 1d10 (5) 2,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table H
77-78	Gems or Art Objects: 1d4 (2) 7,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table H
79-80	Gems or Art Objects: 1d8 (4) 5,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table H
81-85	Gems or Art Objects: 3d6 (10) 1,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table I
86-90	Gems or Art Objects: 1d10 (5) 2,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table I
91-95	Gems or Art Objects: 1d4 (2) 7,500 gp art objects	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table I
96-100	Gems or Art Objects: 1d8 (4) 5,000 gp gems	—: Roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table I