Andreo

*A young elf peered into a deserted monastery, checking to see if anyone was there.*

*"Hello?" he called out.*

*Silence answered him. He walked to the center of the monastery, sparing a brief glimpse towards the shattered stained glass. He steeled himself for what he had to do. He traced a circle on the ground while weaving the signs the old cleric had taught him. He took a deep breath and spoke the name that would complete the ritual.*

*"Andreo."*

*Blinding light surrounded the elf. He tried to shield his eyes to better see the large winged creature that descended into view. The eight foot tall celestial floated down from above with glowing white wings. His body was completely obscured by his sliver plate mail and he wielded a sword larger than the small being before him.*

*"Why have you called upon me, mortal?"*

*The young elf gather his resolve before replying. "I seek the power of the angel of vengeance. My family was killed by a demon and I want justice. He needs to pay for what he did."*

*Andreo landed on the ground in front of him, making the difference in their size even more apparent.*

*"Then you have come to the right place. But know this: if you accept my blessing to seek revenge, it will not end with one demon. Demons are a blight upon your world and must be driven out. Another bloody war with those hellspawn is inevitable. I will grant you revenge but in return you will take your place in my army when the time comes."*

*The elf's eyes burned with fiery rage. "I accept your terms."*

## Andreo, the Vengeful Crusader

Andreo is a primordial of war and vengeance. He is a giant winged celestial wielding several man-sized swords. Clad head-to-toe in silver plate mail, his true appearance and form are unknown. A self-proclaimed noble celestial, Andreo believes another war with demons is inevitable and he is the only one who cares enough to prepare for it. He has been gathering warlocks to smite evil wherever it lurks without mercy.

During the demon war Andreo was the first chosen by the gods to fight Azreus' army. But consumed by his own ego he attempted to fight Azreus alone and was soundly and brutally defeated. When he awoke from his coma, Mazjra had taken his place and lead the allied armies to victory. Andreo feels as though the gods betrayed him, and holds resentment against them for passing his divine duty to a mortal. But the true object of his hate are the demons who survived the war. Having witnessed their brutality firsthand, Andreo believes it's only a matter of time before they try and conquer Lindar again. But he plans to be ready for them, and win back the gods' favor by ending the next war.

With this in mind, he has spent years gathering warlocks who serve him and oppose demons. He has even inspired some small religious sects based around anti-demon sentiments. His recruits are usually people who desire power for revenge. Whether they desire revenge against a demon or not, Andreo gives them a simple choice: complete loyalty for power and revenge. Those who seek him out rarely decline his terms.

### Pact Boon Examples

* *Pact of the Blade:* An enormous broadsword with wing designs running the length of the blade. A feint white light comes from it when a demon is near.
* *Pact of the Tome:* A tome of battle tactics, bound with leather from a slain demon's hide. It is immune to fire and most lesser magics.
* *Pact of the Chain:* A sprite clad in armor, who is more stoic than the typical mischievous fey. Warlocks of Andreo will *never* have imps, quasits or other fiends as familiars.