Wail of the Ocean's Forgotten Heart
In the depths of the sea, a specter of sorrow roams the waves, a remnant of lost mariners and sunken ships. This ethereal being appears as a shimmering, translucent figure, adorned with the remnants of ancient fishing nets and barnacles. Its mournful cries echo across the tides, infused with the deep, nostalgic grief of those who have met their demise at sea. The air around it is cloyed with the salty stench of decay, while the faint glow of bioluminescent plankton dances around its form. The creature's spectral visage draws in those who lose their way, luring sailors and adventurers alike to join the ranks of the forgotten.
Creatures that encounter this being may find themselves haunted by the stories of its past, feeling an overwhelming sense of longing and sorrow, as they are compelled to listen to its tragic tale. Those who succumb to its call may become unwitting allies in a plight they don't fully comprehend, or suffer the consequences of the wail's tragic fate.
Medium Undead, Neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (13d8 + 39)
Speed 0 ft., swim 60 ft. (hover)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-5) | 16 (+3) | 16 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 18 (+4) | 20 (+5) |
Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +8, Cha +9
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages understands Common and Druidic but can't speak; communicates telepathically
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Amphibious. The creature can breathe air and water.
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.
Wailing Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the creature must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for one minute. While charmed in this way, the creature is unable to attack and must use its action to dash towards the Wail of the Ocean's Forgotten Heart. A charmed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Actions
Multiattack. The creature makes two Spectral Grasp attacks.
Spectral Grasp. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 18 (4d8) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
Wail of the Lost Souls (Recharge 5-6). The creature emits a powerful wail. Each creature of the creature's choice within 60 feet must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 36 (8d8) psychic damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and is not stunned.
