Josephine

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Josephine @
HP	69
HD	9
XP	1234
Speed	10
AC	0
EV	10
Will	60
Attack1	11 (hit: plain)
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Weapons & armour
Holiness	Natural
Size	Medium
Type	human, human
Flags	Unique Spellcaster Actual spells Warm-blooded Evil Speaks

A hideous crone, her face covered in warts, moles and the occasional patch of hair, Josephine's appearance may fool one into thinking she is some weak old woman, but she is truly a formidable necromancer. The use of black magic has taken a physical toll on and prematurely aged Josephine, turning the once beautiful lady into an ugly hag.

Useful Info

Josephine is a unique evil necromancer with two nasty bolt spells in her repertoire. She typically wields a branded dagger and has an entourage of undead monsters surrounding her.

Spells: Bolt of Cold (3d17), Bolt of Draining (3d14), Animate Dead, Simulacrum

Location

• The Dungeon:10-16
• The Orcish Mines:2-4
• The Elven Halls:1
• The Swamp:1
• The Shoals:1
• The Snake Pit:1
• The Spider's Nest:1

Tips & Tricks

• Cold and negative energy resistance will take the sting out of her bolt spells, though you'll need rN+++ to completely avoid XP draining.
• Try to separate her from her undead pets. She can deal a lot of HP and XP damage blasting you with bolts while you hack your way toward her.