Specter of the Lost Tides

1 day ago by Admin - Monsters

Emanating an eerie glow and a sense of sorrow, this spectral entity floats effortlessly above the ground, surrounded by a swirling mist reminiscent of crashing waves. Its form, shrouded in tattered remnants of what once may have been a vibrant sail or cloak, flickers in and out of focus, as if it is half-submerged in water. From its ethereal visage, hollow eyes gaze longingly at the living, echoing the cries of those who perished at sea. This being claims the souls of lost sailors, drawing upon their despair to strengthen its essence. Those who portend an ill wind or harbor guilt for their actions are particularly vulnerable, as the creature leeches their strength to bolster its own, seeking to create a perfect storm of tragedy that enshrouds its enemies.

Medium Undead, Neutral Malicious

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +5, Cha +8
Skills Arcana +4, Insight +5, Perception +5
Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Understands all languages it knew in life but cannot speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3

Incorporeal Movement. The creature 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.

Spectral Embrace. Whenever a creature within 30 feet of it starts its turn with guilt or fear in its heart, it can choose to impose disadvantage on one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw made by that creature until the end of the turn.

Lost Souls' Torrent (Recharge 5-6). The creature unleashes a wave of sorrowful energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 36 (8d8) psychic damage and have its speed halved until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half damage and suffers no other effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The creature makes two attacks: one with its Frightening Touch and one with its Soul Siphon.

Frightening Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d10) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Soul Siphon. Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (6d8) necrotic damage, and the creature regains hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.