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.