Destro, The Iron Mage
Quick Reference
Race Living Construct Class Wizard/Alchemist (Gestalt) Status Active (soul survived) Affiliation Independent Location Unknown
Description
Destro appears as a clockwork robotic apprentice—a four-armed construct body roughly humanoid in shape with a metal face beneath arcane robes. His body gleams with polished steel and brass fittings, each of his four arms capable of independent spellcasting. Energy fields shimmer around his form, and the eyes behind his metal faceplate glow with analytical intelligence. Despite his mechanical appearance, he speaks with refined courtesy and an almost theatrical politeness that makes his lethal capabilities all the more unsettling.
Personality
- Polite to a fault: Even in combat, maintains refined manners and genuine curiosity
- Intellectually driven: Views combat as a fascinating experiment
- Amoral scientist: No ethical constraints on his research—the ends always justify the means
- Respects strength: Shows genuine admiration for worthy opponents
Abilities & Powers
Combat Witnessed (Chapter 11)
- Enhanced Scorching Ray: Signature spell dealing massive fire damage (reflex save vs touch attack)
- Lightning Shield: Defensive spell that intercepts incoming magic
- 60% Displacement: Chance to negate attacks through phasing
- Mage Armor + Shield: Layered magical defenses
- Levitation: Floats 7-10 feet off ground
- Four-Armed Spellcasting: Can charge and hold multiple spells simultaneously
Special Traits
- Soul Transfer: When body is destroyed, soul escapes to remote location
- Lacrimal Control: Uses magical soul-stones as control mechanisms
- Mad Scientist Trait: INT bonuses at cost of WIS penalties
Background
Destro has plagued civilizations for generations. He is the legendary arms dealer known for selling weapons to both sides of conflicts—not out of greed, but from a twisted philosophy that he merely “enables” destruction while the wielders pull the trigger. He specializes in magical weaponry and alchemical creations, and has tangled with Progenitors for millennia, including Ikaran himself.
Role in Story
Destro seeks Nagloshi specimens for experimentation, likely to weaponize their shapeshifting abilities. He serves as a recurring antagonist who cannot be permanently killed through conventional means.
Known Information
- Ancient arms dealer active for thousands of years
- Created from “archaeotech” left by the Souls (ancient civilization)
- Has killed Ikaran multiple times; Ikaran has killed him multiple times
- Associates with Lazarus
- Wants to study Nagloshi for weapons development
- Body destroyed by Elric; soul escaped
Relationships
| Character | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Ikaran | Nemesis; long history of conflict |
| Lazarus | Known associate; information sharing |
| Elric | Combat opponent; expressed interest/respect |
| Nagloshi | Targets for experimentation |
Appearances
- Session_011_Breach_2026-02-02 - Attacked Undermountain’s Outer Gate; defeated by Elric; left invitation for tea
DM Notes
Secret Information
- Soul Location: Unknown; will create new body
- Café Lorraine: Invited Elric to meet in Baldur’s Gate in 3 days
- True Goal: Likely wants to weaponize Nagloshi shapeshifting
- CR 19: Extremely dangerous; not truly killable
- Weakness: Soul-stones (lacrimals) may be vulnerable
Quotes
“Would you, if you promise not to engage me in combat and I have your word of amnesty under hospitality, I will come in, have a lovely tête-à -tête…”
“Do you think you’ve won? This is only the beginning.”