Drowned Lament of the Hollow Waters
A haunting figure rises from the depths of murky waters, adorned in tattered garments that ripple like the surface of a darkened lake. Its skin glistens with moisture, and hollow eyes devoid of life stare blankly toward those who dare to approach. This being, a once-living soul, now exists to mourn the lost and lure the living into an eternal embrace. With every lamentation sung, it twists the air around it, causing a strange allure that draws in the unsuspecting. When attacked, it unleashes a wave of sorrow that can drown even the sturdiest of hearts in despair. Only those with an unshakable resolve can hope to resist its mournful wails, which echo through the air in a sonorous harmony designed to pull them toward the depths.
Medium Undead, Neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 0 ft., swim 60 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 20 (+5) |
Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +6, Cha +9
Damage Resistances Cold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages Understands Common and Aquan but cannot speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Amphibious. The creature can breathe both air and water.
Mournful Allure. As a bonus action, the creature can emit a lament that forces all creatures within 60 feet to make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature is charmed for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the creature moves toward the source and cannot take reactions. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Grasp of the Depths. Melee Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 2) cold damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be restrained. The target can remake the saving throw at the end of each of its turns to free itself from the grasp.
Harrowing Harmonies (Recharge 5-6). The creature sings a haunting melody. Each creature of the creature's choice within 60 feet must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 45 (10d8) psychic damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half damage and isn’t stunned.
Actions
Multiattack. The creature makes two Grasp of the Depths attacks.
Drowning Embrace (Recharge 6). The creature envelops a target it can see within 30 feet in a swirling mass of water and sorrow. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or take 36 (8d8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone.
The presence of this entity elicits a mix of fear and sorrow, reminding adventurers of sacrifices made and lives lost. Overcoming its powers requires not only strength but also resilience against the haunting memories it conjures.
