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| family = [[Lenore De Hurst]] (creator) | | family = [[Lenore De Hurst]] (creator) | ||
| hometown = [[Arcane Tower]] | | hometown = [[Arcane Tower]] | ||
| type = Construct | | type = [[Construct]] | ||
| str = 18 | | str = 18 | ||
| t str = 20 | | t str = 20 | ||
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| wis = 10 | | wis = 10 | ||
| cha = 6 | | cha = 6 | ||
| size = Medium | | size = [[Medium]] | ||
| movement m = 10 | | movement m = 10 | ||
| xp = 75 | |||
| weight kg = 200 | | weight kg = 200 | ||
| ac = 19 | | ac = 19 | ||
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| t passives = Alert, Magical Plate (-1), Opportunity Attack, Overcharge @ Light of Creation | | t passives = Alert, Magical Plate (-1), Opportunity Attack, Overcharge @ Light of Creation | ||
| h passives = Alert, Legendary Action: Leaping Static, Magical Plate (-1), Opportunity Attack, Overcharge @ Light of Creation | | h passives = Alert, Legendary Action: Leaping Static, Magical Plate (-1), Opportunity Attack, Overcharge @ Light of Creation | ||
| athletics = 7 | |||
| acrobatics = 2 | |||
| perception = 0 | |||
| resistances = Slashing resistant full, Piercing resistant full, Bludgeoning resistant full, Fire resistant full, Lightning resistant full, Poison resistant full, Psychic resistant full | | resistances = Slashing resistant full, Piercing resistant full, Bludgeoning resistant full, Fire resistant full, Lightning resistant full, Poison resistant full, Psychic resistant full | ||
| uuid = 5038c0f2-0022-4699-82ce-a319b30616bb | |||
| uid = S_UND_Automaton | |||
| stats = Automaton | |||
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'''Bernard''' is the [[Construct]] guardian of the [[Arcane Tower]] in the [[Underdark]]. Created by the tower's owner, [[Lenore De Hurst]], Bernard was designed for both protection and companionship. | '''Bernard''' is the [[Construct]] guardian of the [[Arcane Tower]] in the [[Underdark]]. Created by the tower's owner, [[Lenore De Hurst]], Bernard was designed for both protection and companionship. | ||
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Created by the former resident of the tower, {{CharLink|Lenore|icon=Sussur Bloom Icon.png}}, Bernard guards the [[Arcane Tower]]. It is located on the top level of the tower and wields the {{SmRarityItem|Light of Creation}}. | Created by the former resident of the tower, {{CharLink|Lenore|icon=Sussur Bloom Icon.png}}, Bernard guards the [[Arcane Tower]]. It is located on the top level of the tower and wields the {{SmRarityItem|Light of Creation}}. | ||
'''Bernard''' speaks only in poetry. If the player character has read the book, {{SmRarityItem|The Roads to Darkness}} on a desk in the [[Arcane Tower]] third floor / bedroom, they | '''Bernard''' speaks only in poetry. If the player character has read the book, {{SmRarityItem|The Roads to Darkness}} on a desk in the [[Arcane Tower]] third floor / bedroom, they have the option to respond in kind with ''"Or art thou friend, a rescue from my lonely wake?"''. Responding in any other way causes Bernard to immediately become hostile and attack. | ||
Bards have an optional {{Ability Check|History|18}} to remember/unlock all verses from the play. | Bards have an optional {{Ability Check|History|18}} to remember / unlock all verses from the play. | ||
If replying to Bernard with the appropriate line from the play, it | If replying to Bernard with the appropriate line from the play, it acknowledges them as its master. It is then possible to speak additional lines from the play to cause Bernard to take certain actions: | ||
==== Commands ==== | ==== Commands ==== | ||
<section begin="bernardcommands" /> | <section begin="bernardcommands" /> | ||
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| ''"These empty sheets are all that's left of you. / The last of all the thoughtless gifts you gave."'' | | ''"These empty sheets are all that's left of you. / The last of all the thoughtless gifts you gave."'' | ||
| Bernard will give the player character a {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Greater Healing}}. | | Bernard will give the player character a {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Greater Healing}}. | ||
| {{SmRarityItem|Patched Parchment}} (table next to Bernard, | | {{SmRarityItem|Patched Parchment}} (table next to Bernard, fourth floor) | ||
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| ''"There is a light in every living thing. / It's crawling t'wards the surface to survive."'' | | ''"There is a light in every living thing. / It's crawling t'wards the surface to survive."'' | ||
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== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
=== Attacks and abilities === | === Attacks and abilities === | ||
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Bernard)}} | {{Feature box|Multiattack (Bernard)|weapon = Light of Creation}} | ||
{{Feature box|Static Overdrive}} | {{Feature box|Static Overdrive}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:50, 8 February 2025
Bernard is the Construct guardian of the Arcane Tower in the Underdark. Created by the tower's owner, Lenore De Hurst, Bernard was designed for both protection and companionship.
“New sounds through damp and dark oppression break / Is it the foe, that foul, contemptuous heel?„
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Act One[edit | edit source]
Created by the former resident of the tower, Lenore, Bernard guards the Arcane Tower. It is located on the top level of the tower and wields the 
Light of Creation.
Bernard speaks only in poetry. If the player character has read the book, 
The Roads to Darkness on a desk in the Arcane Tower third floor / bedroom, they have the option to respond in kind with "Or art thou friend, a rescue from my lonely wake?". Responding in any other way causes Bernard to immediately become hostile and attack.
Bards have an optional 
DC 18 History check to remember / unlock all verses from the play.
If replying to Bernard with the appropriate line from the play, it acknowledges them as its master. It is then possible to speak additional lines from the play to cause Bernard to take certain actions:
Commands[edit | edit source]
| Line | Action | Required book |
|---|---|---|
| "Or art thou friend, a rescue from my lonely wake?" | Bernard will acknowledge the player character as their master, and remain passive. | The Roads to Darkness (third floor / bedroom)
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| "How can I trust? How will I ever know? / How can I show myself, my darkest me?" | Bernard will give  Guiding Light to the player character.
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 Threadbare Book (first floor / greenhouse)
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| "These empty sheets are all that's left of you. / The last of all the thoughtless gifts you gave." | Bernard will give the player character a  Potion of Greater Healing.
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 Patched Parchment (table next to Bernard, fourth floor)
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| "There is a light in every living thing. / It's crawling t'wards the surface to survive." | Bernard and the nearby Animated Armours become hostile and attack. |  Evil's Ascent (second floor / main entrance, marked as Dusty Book before reading it)
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| "The silence stretches on - I'm all alone. / Please, can I hold your hands, for just a while?" | Bernard will hug the player character and reassure them. It speaks as if the player character is Lenore. |  Torn-Out Paper (third floor / bedroom)
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Act Three[edit | edit source]
An 
Automaton Component, which appears to be Bernard's head, can be found on a table in the Steel Watch Foundry. The head cannot be interacted with but the Narrator will briefly comment on it. A note next to the head will state that a scouting party from Ketheric Thorm's army found it at the Arcane Tower and delivered it for research.
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
) – 
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Recharge: Per turn 
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Range: SelfHonour Mode[edit | edit source]
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6 m / 20 ft.
Allies[edit | edit source]
- 4x Animated Armour (on Explorer and Balanced difficulty)
OR
- 6x Animated Armour (on Tactician and Honour difficulty)
Notable loot[edit | edit source]
Antique Key
Guiding Light, if not given through conversation.
Light of Creation
Bugs[edit | edit source]
- Acid does not apply to Bernard.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Bernard's in-game model
Concept art by Tan Burci
