Veil of the Sorrowful Depths
A figure cloaked in an ethereal shroud drifts silently through the shadows, its form shifting like smoke in the wind. This creature thrives in an atmosphere of despair, drawing power from the sorrows of those nearby. Its eyes, hollow pits of inky darkness, seem to gaze into the very souls of its victims. When it encounters adventurers, it seeks to ensnare them in a web of emotional torment, whispering haunting echoes of their past regrets and failures. Those who succumb to its manipulations may find themselves overwhelmed by a profound sadness, rendering them vulnerable to its chilling embrace.
Large Undead, Neutral Evil
- Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 108 (12d10 + 48)
- Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 18 (+4) | 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 20 (+5) |
- Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +7, Wis +6, Cha +8
- Skills Deception +8, Insight +6, Perception +6
- Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic; Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened
- Condition Immunities Poisoned
- Senses Blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 16
- Languages Understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak
- Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The creature's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
- At will: Disguise Self, Minor Illusion
- 3/day each: Fear, Phantasmal Force, Beacon of Hope
- 1/day each: Modify Memory, Confusion
Emotional Weave. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of this creature must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be subjected to either the Frightened or Charmed condition (creature's choice) until the end of their next turn.
Shadow Manipulation. The creature can merge with shadows and reappear in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of its original location as a bonus action. It can only do this in dim light or darkness.
Actions
Multiattack. The creature makes two attacks: one with its Shadow Grasp and one with its Dreadful Scream.
Shadow Grasp. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 3) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.
Dreadful Scream (Recharge 5-6). The creature emits an agonizing wail. Each creature within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 27 (6d8) psychic damage and be Frightened until the end of its next turn. A creature that saves takes half damage and isn’t Frightened.
Rejuvenation. If the creature is destroyed, it can reform in its lair after 24 hours unless it was destroyed by radiant damage or by a Wish spell. The creature returns with full hit points and a new emotional weave ability, determined by its previous victims.
