Sorrowbound Phantom of the Abyssal Abyss

1 day ago by Admin - Monsters

A wraith-like apparition draped in tattered, translucent layers that flow like smoke, this being appears as a melancholic figure, flickering in and out of existence. Its sunken eyes pulse with a deep, mournful glow, drawing in the despair and sorrow of those nearby. Those who go too near feel an overwhelming sense of loss and dread, as if their most painful memories are being unearthed. The entity feeds on emotional turmoil, using it to bolster its own existence. Fighters may find their resolve shaken, while spellcasters struggle to maintain their magical focus in its presence. This phantom thrives on the energy of dread and sorrow, absorbing the fears of its foes to fuel its haunting abilities.

Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 110 (13d10 + 39)
Speed: 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)

Saving Throws: Dex +7, Wis +6, Cha +8
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages: Understands all languages it knew in life but cannot speak
Challenge: 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +3

Traits
Incorporeal Movement: The entity can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Essence Drain: When a creature within 10 feet of the entity fails a saving throw against a spell or ability, the entity can siphon the sadness or despair caused by that failure, gaining temporary hit points equal to the amount rolled.

Wail of the Lost (Recharge 5-6): The entity can emit a sorrowful wail. Each creature of its choice within 30 feet that can hear it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 35 (10d6) psychic damage and becomes frightened until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and is not frightened.

Actions
Multiattack: The entity makes two attacks with its Touch of Despair.

Touch of Despair: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 4) psychic damage. Additionally, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be cursed. While cursed, the target has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage at the start of each of its turns. The curse lasts until removed by a remove curse spell or similar magic.

Legendary Actions
The phantom can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The entity regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Shadow Step: The entity teleports to an unoccupied space within 30 feet it can see.
• Creep of Sorrow (Costs 2 Actions): The entity targets one creature it can see within 30 feet. That creature must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be overcome with sorrow, impairing its next action with disadvantage.
• Chilling Embrace (Costs 3 Actions): The entity shifts its form momentarily to envelop a target within a 10-foot range. The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.