Cremator, The Undead Destroyer

“CREMATOR” The Undead Destroyer

Intelligent / Ego Weapon; Ancient

Early History

Unknown to all but The Creator of the Swords

Cremator is just one of 1,000 identical Intelligent Magical Swords made specifically for the purpose of Destroying Undead. They were crafted in a Primal Realm, by a High Order Imprint Holder, Sorcerer & Conjurer. The Swords were made and Magicked in the Flame Tongue Style specifically for their incredible capacity to damage the Undead as well as other benefits. They were Empowered, given Intelligence then given Purpose. At that moment, all were absolutely identical; unused, uneducated, unexperienced and unnamed. Then they were flung through Shadow to a thousand worlds, each with their own respective Undead problems. None of the Swords' recalls being made or anytime prior to arriving on the World they were sent to. From that point in time on, each changed and became their own individual. Each chose their own Name or were given a Name. Cremator was the first and it gave Itself Its' own Name.

Known Only by Cremator

Cremator believes it was 'Born in Battle' as it arrived at its' intended world in the middle of a huge battle between the forces of the living and the forces of the dead. When it was picked up by a Warrior, the Sword spoke Telepathically to him... and Named itself.

"I am Cremator; the Undead Destroyer. Speak the word 'Immolate' to activate my Powers."

The Warrior did and the blade became engulfed in green flame. Many Undead were destroyed that day by Cremator and its' First Bearer and that battle was won, but the war waged on.

Rumors of Other Swords in the Set

Many of the Swords have names that are associated with Fire, such as; Fire, Flame, Burn, Sear, Heat, Blaze etc. And in a myriad of languages; Fuego, Flambé, etc. Some are named after Gods and Goddess of Fire. Some are named the same as Weapons of Gods... and some were Weapons of Gods. Several were named for their unique powers to combat the Undead. Some of the more interesting names are as follows:

• Styx, The Guardian of the Veil between Life and Death
• Ash, The Deadite Decimator
• The Incinerator
• Torch, The Light in the Darkness
• Conflagration

Standard Personality

When not in the presence of Undead or On the Hunt for Undead, Cremator is silent and would seem nothing more than a standard magical Flame Tongue. However, once Undead are Detected, no matter how far away, or the rumor of Undead is heard, no matter how vague, Cremator becomes Insistent about finding the Undead, Persistent about the matter, Pushy if the matter is not pursued, and Aggressive if ignored... and this is when Cremator will try to Influence or Control the Bearer in order to find and slay the Undead it has Detected or heard about. Cremator acts Superior and is generally Blunt, Forward, Egotistical, and Arrogant. Cremator usually talks down to everyone, sometimes even Its Bearer, and will usually be Condescending and Rude to anyone not Its Bearer. Cremator is THE Authority on Undead (It thinks) and believes It should be Honored and treated with Respect, even Reverence, befitting Its Magnificence. Cremator's vast knowledge of the Undead is shared with Its Bearer as Cremator sees fit, but It is usually more loquacious and forthcoming with useful information the closer It gets to slaying the Undead.

AD&D 2e Weapon Specs

• Flame Tongue; +1 Sword
  • +2 vs. regenerating creatures
  • +3 vs cold-using, inflammable & avian creatures
  • +4 vs. undead

Standard Powers

• The blade bursts into magical flame and sheds light only when its Bearer speaks the Command Word “Immolate!” (“Zznuff.” to extinguish.)
• This flame illuminates a 15ft radius area as brightly as a torch and easily ignites oil, burns webs, and sets fire to paper, parchment, dry wood, etc.

Intelligent / Ego Weapon Stats

• Intelligence: Very High
• Ego: Very High
• Level: Very High
• Communication: Speech & Telepathy
  • Telepathy w/ Bearer only; typically.
  • Speech w/ Others but only if needed.
• Age: Ancient; 10,000+ yrs
• Special Purpose: Slay/Destroy Undead
• Special Purpose Power: Instantaneous Cremation of Corporeal Undead (save)

Other Powers

• 1) Detect Undead.
  • Magical Flame changes color to Green within 1500ft.
  • Direction & Distance up to 1 mile: 100% accurate.
  • Up to 5 miles: 75% accurate.
  • Up to 10 miles: 50% accurate.
  • Beyond 10 miles: Unreliable.

• 2) Faerie Fire. 150ft radius. Affects Undead ONLY. Automatically affects ALL Undead within area of effect. Affects ALL types of Undead (corporeal & non-corporeal). Glowing outline is Green in color just like the blade's Magical Flame.

• 3) Protection Barrier vs Undead 15ft radius. Light from the Magical Flame acts as Protection from Undead 15ft radius, unless Bearer attacks.

• 4) Turn Undead. Grants the Clerical Power to Turn Undead; Non-Corporeal ONLY.

• 5) Protection Barrier vs Undead Possession & Mind Control. Protects Sword and Bearer ONLY.

• 6) Undead Knowledge Repository: Consciousness of the Sword retains all information from Its long existence, especially accurate and detailed information related in ANY way to the Undead.

• 7) Transfer Consciousness & Magic of the Sword. Can transfer to any long bladed weapon, preferably a sword.
  • (NOTE: This Power is usable ONLY by the Sentience of the Sword; Cremator.)

• 8) Improved Haste. Doubled Attacks/Attack Speed, Doubles Combat Movement, NO After-Effects of any kind.

• 9) Dispel Magic. As per Spell (Low Order Wizardry) based on Caster's (Sword's) Level.

ADRPG Conversions

• [40 Pips]

• 4 Specialized Damage: Magical Flame
  • (1) Extra-Hard Damage; Standard.
  • (2) Double Damage; w/Magical Flame & vs Regenerating Creatures.
  • 4 Deadly Damage vs Cold-Using, Inflammable, Avian & Undead Creatures.

• 4 Special Power: Cremate Corporeal Undead.
  • Effectively raises Damage vs Undead to Destructive Damage
  • Weaker Undead are typically turned into ash Instantly

• 4 Tongues & Voices.
  • Highly Intelligent, Speaks multiple Languages, Perfect Memory

• 4 Extraordinary Psychic Sense
  • Danger Sense, Highly Attuned to Surroundings for Signs of Undead
  • Amber Ranked Psychic Level (no power for battles)

• 2 Psychic Neutral.
  • Hides Psyche, Intelligence and Powers
  • Amber Rank Psychic Defense

• 22 Other Powers (as listed and described above)
  • 2 Spell Effect: Detect Undead
  • 2 Spell Effect: Faerie Fire
  • 2 Spell Effect: Protection vs Undead 15ft radius
  • 4 Power: Turn Undead; Non-Corporeal ONLY
  • 2 Spell Effect: Protection vs Undead Possession & Mind Control
  • 0 Undead Knowledge Repository (covered by Intelligence)
  • 2 Spell Effect: Transfer Magic & Consciousness of Sword
  • 1 Spell-like Effect: Dispel Magic
    • Contains a Power Word: Magic Negation {DIZPL!}
  • 7 Spell-like Effect: Improved Haste
    • Double Speed [2] + Transfer [5]
      • Effectively Doubles Number of Attacks by Doubling Attack Speed
      • Doubles Combat Movement Speed & Ranges

Known History

The Time of Bane, the Undead Slayer.

Bane (Baneth'laenya) was a Sylvan Elf of the Vale; an Outcast, a Traveler, and an Adventurer. An Archer, Ranger and Bowyer/Fletcher by trade, he was renowned for his skills in Crafting Bows & Arrows and he was equally renowned for his Tracking Skills and Nature Abilities. But his Archery Skills were truly Legendary. He spend time in the wilderness and wilds, hiring out as a Guide, Tracker, Hunter and even Caravan Guard. Over time, he made his way to larger and larger settlements, places most called 'Civilization' and his skills became more lucrative (and the challenges more challenging) when he began hiring on with Adventurers, mostly as a Guide to get them to their 'dungeon'. But eventually, Bane became an Adventurer himself. Though Bane was prone to remain in Natural Settings, and preferred to remain above ground and away from cities, he was known for delve into either as need arose.

Bane discovered Cremator in the form of an old Long Sword while delving in some caves and catacombs with an Adventuring Party. It was determined to be magical, but not to what extent or its powers. Though he already had a High Quality Elven Long Sword, he did not have a magical sword, so he kept it... especially since nobody else in the Party could use a long sword. As he went to strap it to his hip next to his Elven Blade, the Sword glowed, then the glow moved to his Elven Blade and the Long Sword fell apart in his hands. Bane noticed two words deeply carved into the metal of the cross-piece still in his hands, in a place where it would normally be hidden by the handle: "Immolate" and "ZZnuff". Bane was quite smart and was not ignorant to the ways of magic; he withdrew his Elven Blade and spoke the words, one after the other, thus discovering the Flaming Blade Power of the Sword... but Bane felt there was more to this Magical Sword. Cremator remained silent, as he normally did; there were no Undead to be Detected, so no need to reveal any more about itself than needed.

Pre-undead experiences. General Adventuring. Visit to City of Greyhawk. Meet Realmer the Wizard; Identify Sword.

First undead experience.

Becoming an Undead Slayer. After discovering the Sword's Powers, Personality and Purpose, it became clear to Bane what his new Purpose in Life was; to Slay Undead. Elves are excellent Undead Slayers; their Heightened Senses make it easy to smell the stench of death. And their Attunement to Nature also makes them Sensitive to the Unnatural Rhythms of the Undead. Being a Ranger, Bane was already adept at tracking and finding people and creatures, so finding the Undead was just an extension of his already honed skills. And being an Archer, Bane's choice of Specialization was made for him; Slaying Vampires. He broke away from his Adventuring Party and Companions for a time, and spent much time learning the ways of slaying the Undead from Clerics and Priests, Paladins and others who had battle the Undead. Then, a group of Undead Slayers sought out Bane, to further train him in the ways of being an Undead Slayer. He traveled to a place with that Team of Undead Slayers to hone his newly gained skills and abilities, and help 'The Slayers' eradicate the Undead Horde plaguing the area and the Necromancer that was Raising and Controlling them.

Recent History & Current Personality

After having existed for over 10,000 years and having spent the last 2,500 years with an Elven Bearer, the greatest Undead Slayer that Cremator has ever known, the next 500 years were frustrating beyond imagining. Its next Bearer was less than worthy, had a short life span which ended sooner than expected, and the following Bearer was even worse and lasted even less time... and so on and so on went the downward spiral of less and less worthy Bearers for nearly five centuries.

At that time, the World that Cremator was on was changing, or had already changed; it was being ruled by a Vampire Lord, in secret, of course. Undead Slayers were hunted in secret by the Vampire Lord's Agents, and so were in short supply... as were magical weapons designed to slay The Undead, most were destroyed by the Agents upon discovery. So, Cremator grew more cautious, and finally grew more patient with Its Bearers, more talkative and more interactive, and eventually developed a more Congenial Personality, much more suitable for keeping a Bearer's continued 'friendship'. Cremator also began instructing Its Bearers in Its' array of Powers and the ways of Undead Slaying, based upon Its' multi millennia of experience; the Bearers lived longer and accomplished more of Cremator's goals of Slaying the Undead. Over the course of the next few centuries Cremator had many Bearers; It became even more patient, and an even better Instructor, and became less and less inclined to Influence or Control a Bearer to do Its' bidding.

Cremator's most recent Bearer was a Shadow Traveler passing through the World the Sword had been sent to, a world, up to that point, Cremator had been unable to leave. A World as it turns out, is a Personal Shadow of a Lord of Amber and the current Wind Lord of the South Wind of Adagalasck; Relmopator Barimen.

Over the course of the next few decades Cremator traveled to many worlds, all quite different from Its 'home world', but all with Undead problems to solve... except the last; which seemed devoid of the Undead completely. But on an ill-fated night, Cremator's Bearer died after a battle; a failed Undead Raising Ritual in a forgotten graveyard with no burial markers out in the middle of nowhere in some 'back-water' Shadow. The Bearer had a Vision just before his death, which he shared with the Sword; his final words were: "Your next Bearer to come... a Shadow Walker... an Immortal... a Gamer who already knows you. Your Destiny's are intertwined." And then the Bearer died, the Sword fell from his grasp, and there It lies in that forgotten unmarked graveyard in the middle of nowhere, still to this day, awaiting the arrival of Its next Bearer.