Caedes, Erdydion’s Chosen – The Iron Zealot

Caedes, Erdydion’s Chosen – The Iron Zealot

Male Human (Fighter, Paladin)

Encased in ribbed plate with a three-pronged crested helm and billowing mantle, Caedes projects unyielding holy conviction on the tabletop grid. His raised kite shield and trailing arm sword stance convey disciplined poise, ready to weather infernal assaults or deliver righteous strikes. Keepers can deploy this Artifact as a steadfast inquisitor, an oathbound holy warrior, or an unbending crucible champion.

Tabletop Lore

A zealous paladin sworn to the deity Erdydion, Caedes descended into the depths of hell and returned alive in unwavering service to his faith. Rejecting the vanity of heroism, he views himself merely as an obedient instrument of his lord whose thunderous deeds outshine all spoken oaths. This unrelenting devotion earned Caedes an invitation to the Crucible, chosen to test his martial mettle as Erdydion’s divine champion against the realm’s fiercest contenders.

Highlight

The distinctive tri-horned greathelm, ornate filigree kite shield, and wind-whipped cape establish an imposing, regal silhouette that immediately reads as an elite holy commander.

Encounter Insight

Caedes excels as an unyielding frontline anchor in temple sanctums, trial arenas, or desolate borderlands. Keepers can leverage his defensive stance to block key doorways, issue honorable duels against martially focused player characters, or lead a retinue of zealous knights into planar rifts.

Features

• Embossed Kite Shield: Heavy tower-styled shield emblazoned with intricate radial filigree and a fortified defensive rim.
• Trident-Crested Greathelm: Full-faced enclosed visor framed by sharp, upward-sweeping crest horns for an unmistakable profile.
• Layered Knightly Plate: Segmented cuirass, ornate pauldrons, heavy mail, and protective greaves sculpted with crisp martial linework.
• Dynamic Flowing Mantle: Fur-lined cloak draped over the shoulder and trailing behind in a dramatic battlefield pose.
• Raised Terrain Base: Textured stone and earth plinth elevating his forward foot for an authoritative tactical stance.

Designed For

• Holy Boss & Rival Encounters: Commands immediate authority as an unbending religious inquisitor, temple guardian, or arena champion.
• Player Characters & Champions: Perfectly represents heavy-armored paladins, oath of devotion warriors, or sword-and-board fighters.
• Display & Miniature Painters: Delivers exceptional opportunities for weathered metallics, cloak shading, heraldic freehand on the shield, and fur trim.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Humanoid)