Luke

Strangler Luke is a member of the Cult of Bhaal. He joins the ambush on the party during the battle with Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev.

Involvement

Luke will join the fight once the party approaches him. If the party is on top of or close to the bridge leading over the chasm he will attempt to  Shove them off of it.

If killed he drops the Bonespike Gloves. To obtain these, he must be killed and looted before completing the trial led by Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev, as his corpse despawns upon Ghislev's death. Escaping the trial by running away does not complete it. He is located on the roof of a ruined building near the stone bridge across the chasm X: -138 Y: 995.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Throat Punch ()

1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Bludgeoning

Throw a ki-empowered punch to a foe's throat, wounding and possibly  Dazing them, knocking them  Prone, and  Silencing them.

CON Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Notable Loot

• Bonespike Gloves — must be looted before completing the trial, as Luke's corpse despawns upon completion.

Related Literature

• Strangledeath Manifesto
• Strangler Loses Again