The Whispering Depth's Lamenting Specter

1 week ago by Admin - Monsters

In the depths of forgotten ruins, where the light of day rarely penetrates, lives a wretched spirit. This spectral being drifts silently, its form shrouded in a shimmery veil that reflects shadows rather than light. It is known for luring the unwary with whispers of lost secrets and hidden treasures, echoing sorrowful tales of those who have trod the same path before. Those who approach may find themselves ensnared by its mournful song, leading to despair and madness. Its haunting wails resonate deeply in the hearts of its victims, instilling feelings of grief and regret, heightening the emotional stakes of any confrontation.

Medium Undead, Neutral Evil

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 110 (13d8 + 52)
Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +6, Cha +9
Skills Insight +6, Persuasion +9, Stealth +7
Damage Resistances Cold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Condition Immunities Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages Understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3

Ethereal Sight. The specter can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa.

Whispering Song. As a bonus action, the specter can choose one creature it can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or suffer the effects of the confusion spell for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Mournful Wail. When the specter drops to 0 hit points, it can unleash a wailing scream. Each creature within 30 feet must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw, taking 4d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After using this ability, it cannot use it again until it finishes a long rest.

Actions

Multiattack. The specter makes two attacks: one with its Life Drain and one with its Grasp of Despair.

Life Drain. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 5) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or have its maximum hit points reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest.

Grasp of Despair. Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 15 (3d10 + 5) psychic damage, and the target must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of its next turn. If the target fails this save by 5 or more, it is also paralyzed until the end of its next turn.

Legendary Actions
The specter 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 specter regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Shadow Step. The specter teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
• Distress Whisper (Costs 2 Actions). The specter targets one creature it can see within 60 feet. That creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
• Haunting Aura (Costs 3 Actions). The specter creates a 15-foot-radius aura of sorrow centered on itself until the end of its next turn. Creatures that start their turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the start of their next turn.