Sam, The Pumpkin Lord

*Medium Plant (Harvest of Souls)*

**Perception:** +12

**Languages:** Common

**Skills:** Crafting +16, Intimidation +18

**Str:** +6, **Dex:** +3, **Con:** +8, **Int:** +0, **Wis:** +4, **Cha:** +6

**Items:** Pumpkin Crown, Tattered Robes, Pumpkin (Jack-o'-Lantern)

**AC:** 30; **Fortitude:** +16; **Reflex:** +15; **Will:** +17

**HP:** 210; **Weaknesses:** Fire 10

**Speed:** 30 feet

### Ranged:

* **Pumpkin Bomb** (thrown 30 feet) +18 (thrown), Damage 4d8+4 bludgeoning plus 2d6 fire and 2d4 persistent fire damage (DC 26 basic Reflex save)

### Special Abilities:

* **Pumpkin Lord's Presence:** Sam's mere presence inspires fear in those around him. All Pumpkin Heads within 30 feet of Sam gain a +4 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects.
* **Jack-o'-Lantern Glow:** The Pumpkin Lord's Jack-o'-Lantern emits an eerie, flickering light, providing bright illumination in a 30-foot radius and dim illumination for an additional 30 feet. Creatures exposed to this light must succeed at a DC 24 Will save or become frightened 3. On a critical failure, they become frightened 4. This is a visual, fear, and emotion effect.

**Strangling Grasp:** The vines within Sam's body are skilled at restraining foes. If Sam Grabs a creature, that creature takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage at the start of its turn. Additionally, the DC to Escape the Grab is increased by 4.

### About Sam, The Pumpkin Lord (CR 15):

Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, is a formidable leader of the Pumpkin Heads during the Harvest of Souls season, now with a significantly increased challenge rating (CR 15). His presence on the battlefield is overwhelming, as he instills fear in both allies and foes.

In addition to his fearsome presence, Sam's combat abilities have been greatly enhanced. His Pumpkin Scepter delivers devastating blows, and his Pumpkin Bombs cause extensive damage, leaving enemies in flames. Sam's resilience and defenses have also been heightened to match his status as a formidable adversary.

Adventurers facing Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, at this level should be well-prepared for an exceptionally challenging encounter, as he leads his Pumpkin Heads with unmatched ferocity to ensure a successful Harvest of Souls.

## Equipment:

### Pumpkin Crown

*Worn Item (Headwear, Magical)*

**Item Level:** 15

**Price:** 4,000 gold pieces

**Bulk:** — (Light)

**Head:** 1

**Usage:** —

This intricately carved crown is made from the polished, hardened shell of a giant pumpkin. Its vibrant orange hue and exquisite craftsmanship make it a symbol of authority among the Pumpkin Heads during the Harvest of Souls. The crown is adorned with shimmering emerald and ruby gemstones, enhancing its mystical properties.

#### Magical Properties:

* **Fearful Aura:** The Pumpkin Crown radiates an aura of fear in a 30-foot radius. Any creature within this radius must succeed at a DC 26 Will save or become frightened 4. On a critical failure, they become frightened 5. This aura functions continuously as long as the crown is worn.
* **Enhanced Command:** Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, can communicate telepathically with all Pumpkin Heads within 300 feet, issuing commands and guidance without speaking aloud. This ability allows for precise coordination during battles.
* **Resistance:** The wearer of the Pumpkin Crown gains resistance 10 to fire damage, reflecting the affinity with the element of fire associated with the Harvest of Souls.

**Activation:** The Pumpkin Crown's abilities are always active as long as it is worn.

#### About the Pumpkin Crown:

The Pumpkin Crown is a symbol of authority and power among the Pumpkin Heads during the Harvest of Souls. Crafted with meticulous care and adorned with precious gemstones, this enchanted crown enhances the wearer's ability to command and inspire fear among both allies and enemies.

Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, wears this crown with pride, using its magical properties to lead his Pumpkin Head minions and strike terror into the hearts of all who oppose the Harvest of Souls. It is a coveted and feared relic, a testament to the Pumpkin Lord's dominance during this sinister season.

### Tattered Robes

*Worn Item (Clothing, Magical)*

**Item Level:** 15

**Price:** 4,500 gold pieces

**Bulk:** — (Light)

**Body:** 1

**Usage:** —

These dark, tattered robes were specially crafted for Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, the leader of the Pumpkin Heads during the Harvest of Souls. The fabric is an intricate blend of shadowy vines and magically infused cloth, granting the wearer heightened powers and resilience. Despite their worn appearance, the robes exude an aura of malevolence.

#### Magical Properties:

* **Cloak of Shadows:** The Tattered Robes grant the wearer the ability to blend into the shadows effortlessly. While in dim light or darkness, the wearer gains a +4 circumstance bonus to Stealth checks and is considered concealed from creatures relying on darkvision alone.
* **Resilience:** The Tattered Robes provide the wearer with resistance 10 to cold damage, reflecting their association with the Harvest of Souls' chilling atmosphere.
* **Frightening Presence:** When the wearer of the Tattered Robes enters combat or intimidates others, they can activate the robes' Frightening Presence as a free action. Creatures within 30 feet must succeed at a DC 26 Will save or become frightened 3 for 1 minute. On a critical failure, they become frightened 4. This is a visual and auditory fear effect.

#### Activation:

The Frightening Presence ability can be activated as a free action when the wearer enters combat or attempts to intimidate others.

#### About the Tattered Robes:

The Tattered Robes are a dark and ominous garment specifically tailored for Sam, The Pumpkin Lord. These magical robes are not only a symbol of his leadership but also an embodiment of the malevolent essence of the Harvest of Souls. They allow Sam to move stealthily through shadows and exude an aura of fear, making him an even more formidable leader and adversary.

Wearing these robes, Sam commands respect and terror in equal measure, striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to oppose him during this sinister season. The Tattered Robes are a powerful testament to his authority and dominion over the forces of darkness.

### Pumpkin Scepter

*Held Item (Club, Magical)*

**Item Level:** 15

**Price:** 5,000 gold pieces

**Bulk:** 1

**Hands:** 1

**Usage:** —

This menacing scepter is intricately carved from the woody vine of a massive pumpkin plant, with a giant, eternally lit Jack-o'-Lantern affixed to its tip. The pumpkin's eyes flicker with eerie, orange light, casting unsettling shadows across the surroundings. The Pumpkin Scepter is Sam's weapon of choice, a symbol of his authority, and a conduit for his dark powers.

#### Magical Properties:

* **Eternal Flame:** The Jack-o'-Lantern atop the scepter is an eternal flame, illuminating a 15-foot radius with bright light and an additional 15 feet with dim light. The flame cannot be extinguished by normal means.
* **Haunted Strike:** When Sam strikes with the Pumpkin Scepter, it deals an additional 2d6 cold damage on a hit, reflecting the eerie and chilling atmosphere of the Harvest of Souls.
* **Frightening Burst:** Upon a critical hit, the Pumpkin Scepter releases a burst of terrifying energy. All creatures within a 20-foot emanation of the target must succeed at a DC 26 Will save or become frightened 3 for 1 minute. On a critical failure, they become frightened 4. This is a visual, auditory, and fear effect.

#### Activation:

The Frightening Burst ability is activated automatically upon scoring a critical hit with the Pumpkin Scepter.

#### About the Pumpkin Scepter:

The Pumpkin Scepter is a weapon of immense power and malevolence, wielded by Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, during the Harvest of Souls. Crafted from the twisted vine of a giant pumpkin plant and crowned with an eternal flame Jack-o'-Lantern, it is both a symbol of Sam's authority and a conduit for his dark abilities.

The eternal flame not only provides illumination but also serves as an ever-burning source of eerie light. When Sam strikes with the scepter, it inflicts additional cold damage, invoking the chilling atmosphere of the Harvest of Souls. On rare occasions, a critical hit with the Pumpkin Scepter releases a burst of terror, causing fear to envelop nearby creatures.

In the hands of Sam, The Pumpkin Lord, the Pumpkin Scepter becomes a formidable weapon of destruction and intimidation, striking fear into the hearts of those who stand against him during this malevolent season.