Divine Retribution: The Deadly Duel with an Aleax in AD&D
An Aleax is a unique being sent by gods to punish or test those who stray from their alignment, fail in their duties, or otherwise anger a deity. It takes on the exact physical appearance of its target, including their equipment, and engages in a duel. The Aleax regenerates and fights relentlessly but has specific rules that differentiate it from its victim. If the target is slain by an Aleax, they are taken to the god's plane and cannot be resurrected by ordinary means. The creature cannot be detected by normal or magical means except by its victim, appearing as a perfect mirror image.
Highlights:
🧙♂️ Divine Messenger: The Aleax is a physical manifestation sent by the gods to punish mortals who anger them or stray from their alignment.
👤 Mirror Image: The Aleax looks identical to its victim, down to their armor, weapons, and abilities, making it a perfect duplicate.
⚔️ Unrelenting Fighter: It fights until the victim is killed or redeems themselves, with the ability to regenerate after being wounded.
🔍 Undetectable: Only the victim can perceive the Aleax, making it invisible to others and impossible to detect by magical or non-magical means.
🚫 Permanent Consequences: If a person is killed by the Aleax, they cannot be resurrected except by divine intervention, and they are taken to the god’s plane.
Key Insights:
💀 Regeneration Ability: The Aleax regenerates 1 hit point after being wounded and can fully heal in a few rounds if not attacked again.
🎯 No Escape: The Aleax cannot be avoided or escaped from as it specifically targets one individual and ignores everyone else.
📜 Divine Law: This creature enforces the will of the gods, targeting individuals for punishment or redemption based on their alignment or actions.
🛡 Immune to Most Attacks: The Aleax is highly resistant to magic (100%) and difficult to harm through conventional means.
⚖️ Spiritual Battle: The duel between the Aleax and the victim is deeply spiritual; failure results in not just physical death but also permanent consequences in the afterlife.
