Crestfallen Wyrm of the Sunken Lament
In murky depths where sunlight barely pierces, a large and ethereal beast glides, embodying the sorrow of lost dreams. Its translucent, shimmering scales reflect shades of deep blue and silver, and its sad, glowing eyes hold the weight of ancient tales. The entity is an amalgamation of nostalgia and regret, wielding sorrow as a powerful weapon. With every graceful undulation, it exudes a melancholic aura that drains the will of nearby creatures, making them question their dreams and desires. Engaging with this haunting creature invokes both awe and dread, as its unique abilities can untwist the very fabric of time, pushing individuals into alternate regrets or cherished moments.
Medium aberration, neutral
Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 136 (16d8 + 64)
Speed: 30 ft., swim 60 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (+2) | 17 (+3) | 18 (+4) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 20 (+5) |
Saving Throws: Dex +7, Con +8, Cha +9
Skills: Deception +9, Insight +6, Perception +6
Damage Resistances: Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages: Understands Common and Abyssal but cannot speak
Challenge: 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +3
Innate Spellcasting: The creature’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
- At will: Dissonant Whispers, Minor Illusion
- 3/day each: Charm Person, Shadow Blade
- 1/day each: Fear, Phantasmal Killer
Sadness Unleashed (Recharge 5-6): Each creature within a 30-foot radius that can see the creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become overwhelmed with sorrow for 1 minute. While affected, the target is incapacitated and must roll a d6 at the start of each of its turns, becoming frightened on a roll of 4 or higher. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Multiattack: The creature makes three attacks: two with its tail and one with its sorrowful wail.
Tail: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Sorrowful Wail: The creature emits a haunting cry. Each creature of the creature's choice within 60 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or take 18 (4d8) psychic damage and become stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t stunned.
Lament’s Resurgence: When reduced to 0 hit points, the creature fades into a shimmer of light. At the start of its next turn, it can reappear in an unoccupied space within 60 feet with half its maximum hit points, gaining temporary hit points equal to its proficiency bonus (3 temporary hit points). This ability can occur only once per encounter.
