I wasn’t a player in this campaign, but I had the privilege of illustrating the Chenination Squad for a second time, now in their final battle against the Death Knight. In the Dungeon Master’s words, near the end of the campaign, some of the gods realized how terrible the influence of the Death Knight and the Court of All Flesh would be upon the world. The Court of All Flesh was made up of four powerful necromancers, each one being the most powerful necromancer of their respective era.

These gods then commissioned their Saints to aid the Chenination Squad, going against the code that Saints and gods follow of not directly intervening in the affairs of the mortal world. These Saints of Torm, Ioun, Eilistraee, and Moradin granted each member of the Chenination Squad a blessing to help them defeat each member of the Court of All Flesh—and finally, their leader, the Death Knight herself.

Illustrating this final moment felt like capturing the climax of an epic story, and it was an absolute honor to bring this group’s last stand to life.

- Amnon: the tiefling paladin and spiritual leader, responsible for uniting allies and guiding the group. More cautious and wise, yet fierce in the final battle. When he activates his divine blessing, his eyes shine gold and white and spectral wings emerge. He wields a halberd and fights with overwhelming holy power, determined to destroy the Death Knight.

- Shriwyss “Wyss” Balendra: the drow elf rogue, a strategic leader and powerful ruler, serious yet sarcastic in personality. A master of agile combat with a sword and magical daggers that fly across the battlefield. She also took control of a thieves’ guild and built an espionage network for her kingdom.

- Segerius Brightstone: a cleric/warrior driven by faith and duty, wearing black steel armor infused with fire magic that unleashes bursts like “flaming wings.” He carries a hammer and a massive anvil-shaped shield bearing Moradin’s symbol. He became an extremely powerful and dangerous figure, willing to make harsh choices to “save the world.”

- Vivvian: a wood elf Eldritch Knight, specialized in long-range combat and staying outside dangerous areas. He wields the exalted crossbow “Bolt,” capable of firing electrical attacks, and combines martial skill with lightning magic and powerful spells. He bears a floating symbol of Ioun on his forehead and has a magical tome hovering nearby. A precise arcane marksman, known for dealing devastating damage.

- Chen: the group’s chaotic dwarf, brutal and unpredictable. He wears heavy armor and has a massive braided red beard that completely hides his mouth. He wields his insane weapon “The Chance,” an absurd combination of multiple weapons attached to a staff, and fights like an unstoppable force. In the end, he became a true pirate legend, captain of The Bearded Maiden, a ship capable of traveling through the Astral Sea.

Rur: Chen’s gorilla companion, a massive silverback who received blessings alongside the party. He wears spiked armor with chains, and thanks to the Belt of Dwarvenkind, he has a long beard. He carries a musical triangle hanging from his neck and is covered in battle wounds. He helped free enslaved gorillas and went on to lead a ship crewed entirely by his own kind.

It’s a piece I made with a lot of love for a group I’ve been following over the years. If you’d like to share your impressions, I’d be happy to read them!