```metadata title: THE INKFATHER description: '' tags: [] systems: [] renderer: V3 theme: 5ePHB ``` {{insideCover}} {{imageMaskCenter,--offsetX:0%,--offsetY:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1181994780285223033/white.jpg?ex=6583156c&is=6570a06c&hm=06536414d6ca8aca2231fd47d4e51946bb6575e38399a72ead27172135a1332d&=&format=webp&width=265&height=471){height:200%} }} {{imageMaskEdge,--offset:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1181994209335591032/allfatharer_1.jpg?ex=658314e3&is=65709fe3&hm=0e410435f5e13e334de7cc794bed00aad5582d1ed2717b29fede82f3d02da144&=&format=webp&width=3035&height=4071){height:90%,top:50px,left:64px} }} {{color,position:relative,top:315px,left:-130px,width:200px ## ARE : ## YOU : ## HERE }} {{color,position:relative,top:305px,left:185px,width:200px ## TO : ## KILL : ## ME? }} {{pageNumber,auto}} \page {{imageMaskCenter,--offsetX:0%,--offsetY:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q7DrptX/0/X4/i-Q7DrptX-X4.jpg){height:113%,top:0,left:-20px} }} {{monster,frame,wide,position:relative,top:-35px ## The Inkfather *Medium Celestial, chaotic neutral* ___ **Armor Class** :: 20 (natural armor) **Hit Points** :: 625 (50d8 + 400) **Speed** :: 0 ft. ___ | STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | |:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:| |5 (-3)|9 (-1)|26 (+8)|5 (-3)|30 (+10)|30 (+10)| ___ **Saving Throws** :: Con +18, Wis +20, Cha +20 **Damage Immunities** :: necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks **Condition Immunities** :: blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned **Senses** :: truesight 240 ft., passive Perception 24 **Languages** :: All **Challenge** :: 30 (155,000 XP) ___ ***Legendary Resistance (3/day).*** If the Inkfather fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. : ***Greater Magic Immunity.*** The Inkfather can't be affected or detected by spells 7th level or lower unless he wishes to be. He has advantage on saving throws against other spells and magical effects. : ***Shadow of a God.*** The Inkfather was once the mighty Odin, God of War and Death, Allfather to the Aesir pantheon. The ichorous corruption, however, has left him a shadow of his former self. His physical scores have deteriorated and his mind has been addled by the maddening curse ever since he was first bound to the throne. He is, however, the host of ink, and all the nightmares that haunt Midgard are his doing. In the event of his death, all creatures that have been spawned by him will slowly melt away and dissipate over the course of 1d4 days. : Though he is not in his best shape, Odin is still a God of old, veteran of Ragnarök, and first to act against the Enemy. He has a proficiency bonus of +10 and truesight out to 240 ft. : ***Thread of War.*** Odin carries a shard of the Thread of War. In the event of his death, it will gently float above his corpse, ready for another to claim. A creature that attempts to claim it must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma saving throw or take 110 (20d10) force damage. Then, they must convince the Thread of War to attune to them, and vow to protect it from those who wish to destroy it. A creature that claims a Thread of Divinity becomes an ascended being of CR 26 or higher. : ***Bound to the Throne.*** The Inkfather cannot move, as he is chained to the throne, forced to endure his madness for eternity. The throne itself is what protects him from harm. He is immune to all conditions that would displace or restrain him in any way. In addition, the Inkfather uses the Throne's hit points and Constitution score. : ***Ink Domain.*** The Inkfather can use most of his abilities in a 120-foot radius sphere centered on himself, which coincides with the chamber he is bound to. Within this area, creatures of the Inkfather's choice take 13 (3d8) unmitigable necrotic damage at the start of their turns, unless they are immune to the black touch sickness. : ***Geri and Freki.*** The Inkfather does his bidding through his animal familiars. Geri and Freki, his two loyal wolves, are large creatures of ink that share the Inkfather's statistics, except they have an AC of 18, a Dexterity score of 22, and 78 hit points. If they are killed, Odin cannot use their abilities until they reform. If not summoned back, they respawn at the Inkfather's side after a minute. : ***Huginn and Muninn.*** The Inkfather does his bidding through his animal familiars. Huginn and Muninn, his two watchful ravens, are tiny creatures of ink that share the Inkfather's statistics, except they have an AC of 22, a Dexterity score of 22, and 28 hit points. If they are killed, Odin cannot use their abilities until they reform. If not summoned back, they respawn at the Inkfather's side after a minute. : ***Innate Spellcasting.*** The Inkfather’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 28, +20 to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: *At will:* scrying, clairvoyance, counterspell *3/day each:* dominate person, wall of force, harm (with a range of 120 ft.) *1/day each:* power word: stun, power word: kill, time stop ### Actions ***Multiattack.*** The Inkfather uses the throne's maddening presence. He then commands Geri and Freki. He can also use his Mournful Wail, if available. : ***Maddening Presence.*** Each creature of the Inkfather's choice that is within the Ink Domain must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or gain a random effect from the short-term madness table (5e SRD). A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Inkfather's Maddening Presence for the next 24 hours. : ***Geri.*** Geri teleports to an unoccupied place within the Ink Domain and makes three attacks: two with its claws and one with its bite. : ***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* + 16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage plus 11 (3d6) necrotic damage. : ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* + 16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 13 (2d6 + 6) piercing damage plus 22 (6d6) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. : ***Freki.*** Freki teleports to an unoccupied place within the Ink Domain, uses his *Mending Howl*, and casts one of the following spells: *haste*, *lightning bolt*, *blight*, *hypnotic pattern* or *sleet storm*. : ***Mending Howl.*** Freki lets out a mending Howl. Freki and the Inkfather recover 27 (6d8) hit points. : ***Paint Familiar.*** The Inkfather remakes one of his wolves or both his ravens. The ink creature spawns in an unoccupied space within the Ink Domain. : ***Mournful Wail (recharge 5-6).*** The Inkfather cries out in pain. His sorrow is unbearable. All creatures within the Ink Domain that can hear him must succeed on a DC 28 Constitution saving throw or take 35 (10d6) psychic damage. Every time the Inkfather uses this ability before finishing a long rest, its next mournful wail deals an additional 18 (5d6) psychic damage. }} {{pageNumber,auto}} {{footnote To End Ragnarök}} \page {{imageMaskEdge,--offset:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1198318615968104570/two_ravena.jpg?ex=65be782d&is=65ac032d&hm=ac09e8e1836a350482f0838a9793e76a2ad13e92c14c27adeeff267f05542fb1&=&format=webp&width=3415&height=4091){height:120%,top:-210px,left:} }} {{imageMaskEdge1,--offset:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1198318615968104570/two_ravena.jpg?ex=65be782d&is=65ac032d&hm=ac09e8e1836a350482f0838a9793e76a2ad13e92c14c27adeeff267f05542fb1&=&format=webp&width=3415&height=4091){height:120%,bottom:-280px,transform:scale(-1),left:-50px} }} {{imageMaskCorner17,--offsetX:-75%,--offsetY:-0%,--rotation:090 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1198318615968104570/two_ravena.jpg?ex=65be782d&is=65ac032d&hm=ac09e8e1836a350482f0838a9793e76a2ad13e92c14c27adeeff267f05542fb1&=&format=webp&width=3415&height=4091){height:120%,bottom:-100px,transform:rotate(268deg),left:-140px} }} {{imageMaskCorner18,--offsetX:80%,--offsetY:-0%,--rotation:270 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1198318615968104570/two_ravena.jpg?ex=65be782d&is=65ac032d&hm=ac09e8e1836a350482f0838a9793e76a2ad13e92c14c27adeeff267f05542fb1&=&format=webp&width=3415&height=4091){height:120%,bottom:-180px,transform:rotate(90deg),left:60px} }} {{monster,frame,wide,top:310px,width:630px,left:20px ### Legendary Actions The Inkfather can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Inkfather regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. : ***Huginn.*** Huginn flies 60 feet and uses either its *neurotoxic beak* or its *metamorphosis*. : ***Neurotoxic Beak*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* + 16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 13 (2d6 + 6) piercing damage plus 22 (6d6) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 24 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn. : ***Metamorphosis.*** Huginn transforms into an Ink-forged or aberration of CR 5 or lower. This transformation is permanent, and Huginn must be summoned once more by the Inkfather. : ***Muninn.*** Huginn flies 60 feet and uses either its *necrotic bolt* or its *end magic*. : ***Necrotic Bolt.*** *Ranged Spell Attack:* +20 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 27 (6d8) necrotic damage. : ***End Magic.*** Huginn ends an ongoing magical effect of 5th level or lower it can see within 60 feet. It can choose to end a creature's concentration on a spell instead. A creature targeted in this way must succeed on a DC 24 Constitution saving throw or lose concentration. : ***Command Wolf (Costs 2 Actions).*** The Inkfather commands one of his wolves to act. : ***Mark of the Inkfather (Costs 2 Actions).*** A creature within the Ink Domain that the Inkfather can see must succeed on a DC 28 Charisma saving throw or become vulnerable to necrotic damage until the start of the Inkfather's next turn. : ***Paint Familiar (Costs 3 Actions).*** The Inkfather uses his *Paint Familiar* action. : ***Paint Greater Ink-forged (Costs 3 Actions).*** The Inkfather spawns an Ink-forged of CR 11 or lower in an unoccupied space within the Ink Domain. : ***Create Nightmare (Costs 3 Actions) (1/day)*** The Inkfather's throne manifests the power of madness and calls upon a creature from nightmares. A *Faceless Angel* appears in an unoccupied space within the Ink Domain. }} \page {{insideCover}} {{imageMaskEdge,--offset:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1198081938079096912/final_allfathers.jpg?ex=65bd9bc1&is=65ab26c1&hm=e07e91145fbc0362d159af110f5eef7f698f069f7ef531f7f30ec384c047fde8&=&format=webp&width=3417&height=4091){height:117%,top:-50px,left:-1px} }} {{position:relative,left:-230px,width:200px,top:0px,quote As the Allfather's tormented mind is put to rest, his missing eye starts to bleed profusely. The ichorous corruption slowly turns red, and the many creatures beyond the Palace of Gold are alerted to the outcome of your battle. : You have succeeded. Now, however, a legion of angels is about to descend upon you, for the crime of killing a God. More than that, you and your allies are deep within the Asgardian stronghold, exhausted, and without a clear way to escape. : At that exact moment, a shape wearing yellow manifests at the corner of the hall. It's... Him. }} {{pageNumber,auto}} \page {{insideCover}} {{imageMaskCenter,--offsetX:0%,--offsetY:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1181994780285223033/white.jpg?ex=6583156c&is=6570a06c&hm=06536414d6ca8aca2231fd47d4e51946bb6575e38399a72ead27172135a1332d&=&format=webp&width=265&height=471){height:200%} }} {{imageMaskEdge,--offset:0%,--rotation:0 ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dqs2hxV/1/X4/i-Dqs2hxV-X4.jpg){height:115%,top:-40px,left:-240px} }} {{quote,width:300px,position:relative,top:360px,left:150px "You did it, it seems. Oh, what a nuisance. Well, things happen. A setback... I guess. What will I do with you, huh? I cannot kill you lot, I sent you on this quest in the first place. Oh, buggers. I hate rules. : Well. Maybe destiny has put you on this path for a reason. Maybe this was meant to be. And what can we do... but follow the crumbs? Eternity will return, after all, and we will have to work together. : Perhaps, you are the army I've been looking for all along. Let's get you out of here, shall we? I wouldn't want my heroes to end up skewered by divine arrows. : You are destined for great things, it seems. All of you. I will make sure your futures are as bright as they are tragic. Such is the way of Madness." : {{attribution He Who Wears Yellow}} }} {{pageNumber,auto}} \page {{insideCover}} {{imageMaskCenter,--offsetX:0%,--offsetY:0%,--rotation:0 ![background image](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1181425099820253274/1196121974620049498/To_the_Artist_Kim_Holm_page-0001.jpg?ex=65b67a65&is=65a40565&hm=04a4f0815dd1da622b6da0234d94f6e149429308207136b807a56316b3452eaa&=&format=webp&width=3455&height=4088){position:absolute,bottom:0,left:0,height:100%} }} \page {{backCover}} # That's all, Folks! : We hope you enjoyed this wonderful sourcebook. Allfather's Ink is our eight entry into this burgeoning universe we call the Codex of Strings. If you want to see more of us, we have a lot more content in our site: www.codexofstrings.com : All art in this booklet was produced by Kim Diaz Holm. 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