The Drowned Vigil of Silent Reflections

2 weeks ago by Admin - Monsters

With a spectral visage adorned in tattered, waterlogged clothing, this creature rises from the depths, its skin a ghastly sheen of deep blues and greens. Empty, hollow eyes peer from beneath the surface, reflecting the fears and doubts of those who gaze upon it. Its voice is a haunting echo, filled with the whispers of lost souls who perished in water. Those unfortunate enough to encounter this being often hear their own memories of betrayal and regret, compelling them to confront their darkest moments. It glides effortlessly through water and damp environments, moving with an unsettling grace, all while beckoning adventurers toward an inevitable confrontation with their own conscience.

Medium Undead, Neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 120 (20d8 + 20)
Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft.

Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +7, Cha +8
Damage Resistances necrotic, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities prone, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages understands Common and Aquan but can't speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3

Amphibious. The creature can breathe air and water.

Reflective Presence. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be filled with overwhelming doubt and may not take reactions until the start of its next turn. On a failure, the creature also takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage.

Actions

Multiattack. The creature makes two attacks: one with its Claw and one with its Grasp of Regret.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 3) slashing damage.

Grasp of Regret. Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 30 ft. , one target. Hit: The target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn and take 14 (4d6) necrotic damage. The creature can only use this ability if it was not destroyed on its last turn.

Drowning Whispers (Recharge 5-6). The creature emits a potent, clinging aura of dread in a 30-foot radius centered on itself. Each creature of the creature's choice within that radius must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 36 (8d8) psychic damage and is frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Rejuvenation. If the creature is destroyed, it can reform in its watery lair after 1 hour unless it has been permanently slain by effects like disintegrate or wish.