Banedead

Banedead, also referred to as Claws of Xvim, Promised Ones or the Shriveled Dead of Bane, were a type of undead creatures that appeared in Faerûn for a brief time after the Time of Troubles. They were closely associated with the worship of the deity Bane and his church of followers.

Description
Banedead appeared as decaying humanoid that were completely stripped of any appearance of natural life. After being risen, the corpse underwent a partial transformation befitting an undead servant of Bane. One of their hands grew and twisted into a horrific claw.

Abilities
They were immune to spells and abilities that attempted to, hold them in place, put them to sleep, or charm them]. They could not be swayed by illusion magic, mind-altering effects or harmed by any sort of poison.

Combat
When a banedead's malformed struck an opponent it sapped away their sense of agility and finesse, until they were left completely paralyzed.

In battle, banedead always sought out holy champions as their first victims. While they preferred clerics and paladins above most others, the sight of Cyricists made them incensed. They tried to rend followers of the Dark Sun with intense fervor.

They could only be harmed by enchanted weapons.

Ecology
Banedead were created by means of a unique ritual that could only be lead by a powerful priest of Bane or his divine son Iyachtu Xvim, performed upon one of those deity's holy sites. They would transform a willing devotee into one of these terrifying undead monstrosities.

Control of a banedead could be transferred from its creator to a wizard, typically a member of the Zhentarim.

History
It was said that banedead wandered around Zhentil Keep following Bane's death. They were believed to have been seeking out and slaying any follower who had strayed to another faith.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Ruins of Zhentil Keep: Buying Time
 * Video Games
 * Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder • Neverwinter Nights: Tyrants of the Moonsea