Lawgiver

# Herald, Lawgiver

*This titanic golden statue of a great knight moves of its own accord and hefts a mighty warhammer.*

## Lawgiver CR 15

**Source** *Inner Sea Gods pg. 276**(Amazon)*, *Pathfinder #8: Seven Days to the Grave pg. 86**(Amazon)*

**XP** 51,200

LN Gargantuan construct (extraplanar, herald, lawful)

**Init** +1; **Senses** all-around vision, darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, see in darkness; Perception +29

### Defense

**AC** 34, touch 7, flat-footed 33 (+1 Dex, +27 natural, –4 size)

**hp** 177 (18d10+78)
**Fort** +8, **Ref** +7, **Will** +13

**DR** 15/chaotic; **Immune** acid, construct traits, critical hits, electricity, rust; **Resist** cold 10, fire 10; **SR** 26

### Offense

**Speed** 40 ft., fly 60 ft. (perfect)

**Melee** *+1 axiomatic warhammer*+24/+19/+14/+9 (4d6+10/×3), 2 slams +23 (2d6+9), *null blade*+24 (1d6+4/17–20)

**Space** 20 ft., **Reach** 20 ft.

**Spell-Like Abilities** (CL 18th; concentration +25)

3/day—*cure serious wounds*, *neutralize poison*, *remove blindness/deafness*, *remove curse*, *remove disease*, *remove paralysis*

### Statistics

**Str** 28, **Dex** 12, **Con** —, **Int** 14, **Wis** 24, **Cha** 20

**Base Atk** +18; **CMB** +31 (+33 bull rush or overrun); **CMD** 42 (44 vs. bull rush or overrun)

**Feats** Alertness, Awesome Blow, Cleave, Great Fortitude, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Great Fortitude, Improved Overrun, Power Attack, Toughness

**Skills** Appraise +11, Fly +3, Knowledge (engineering, local, religion) +11, Perception +29, Sense Motive +29

**Languages** Celestial, Common, Draconic, Infernal

**SQ** change shape (giant eagle [*Pathfinder RPG Bestiary*118] or two-headed golden eagle [same stats as an eagle, but with two bite attacks]; *beast shape IV*), freeze (metal statue)

### Ecology

**Environment** any land (Axis)

**Organization** solitary

**Treasure** standard (Gargantuan *+1 axiomatic warhammer*)

Abadar’s herald is the Lawgiver, a golem-like creature of gold and consecrated steel. Massive and powerful, the divine emissary appears as a giant in elaborate golden armor bearing a titanic warhammer. Standing still, the Lawgiver seems to be a fantastic statue crafted in honor of the god of law. When it’s active, its steps shake the earth and the blows of its legendary hammer—the god-forged *Gavel of Abadar*—can shatter castle walls. Stoic, infinitely patient, and entirely dedicated to the Keeper of the First Vault, the Lawgiver is righteous, relentless in its cause, and capable of exacting incredible destruction. This sentinel of civilization appears where the forces of chaos threaten to undo the works of lawful communities and hinder the inexorable march of progress.

Although it knows several languages, the herald of Abadar restricts its communication to an unusual degree. It has only ever been heard speaking in numbers, measurements, and—most frequently—direct quotes from Abadar’s holy writings, the *Order of Numbers*and the *Manual of City Building*.

Over the past century, followers of Abadar have reported seeing the Lawgiver wandering in remote places, from ancient caves to underwater trenches, seemingly searching for something. These travels have lead to widespread conjecture and debate among the faithful.

The Herald of Abadar stands exactly 25 feet tall and weighs 30 tons.