Whispering Shade of the Lost Ocean

1 week ago by Admin - Monsters

Born from the depths of a forgotten sea, this haunting specter manifests as a translucent figure draped in tattered, flowing garments that shimmer like water under moonlight. Its eyes are hollow voids that seem to draw in the light around them, and its voice is an eerie whisper that resonates with the sounds of the ocean tides. This creature thrives on sorrow and loss, feeding on the memories of hope that travelers carry in their hearts. When it appears, it often brings with it the sound of distant waves and the cold breath of the sea, invoking a sense of melancholy in all who witness its presence. Adventurers must tread carefully, as its whispers can lead them astray into their own regrets, causing confusion and despair.

Medium Undead, Neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +8, Cha +9
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Understands all languages it spoke in life but can’t speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3

Unique Trait: Whispers of the Abyss
As a bonus action, the creature can target one creature it can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 17) or become frightened until the end of its next turn. While frightened in this way, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls.

Actions
Multiattack. The creature makes two attacks: one with its Aura of Regret and one with its Ethereal Touch.

Aura of Regret. Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) psychic damage, and the target must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 17) or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn from overwhelming sadness.

Ethereal Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (4d10) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 17) or have disadvantage on Constitution saving throws until the end of its next turn.

Reactions
Shade of the Lost. When it drops to 0 hit points, the creature can choose to instead revert to an incorporeal form, regaining half its hit points and becoming immune to all damage until the start of its next turn. During this time, it can’t attack but can move through creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain.

Legendary Actions (3/Turn)
The creature 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 creature regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Fleeting Shadows. The creature moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Drowning Whisper. The creature targets one creature it can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 17) or take 10 (3d6) psychic damage and be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
• Haunting Echo. The creature creates an illusion of itself within 30 feet. Until the end of its next turn, attackers have disadvantage on attack rolls against the illusion while the creature can make an additional Ethereal Touch attack as if the illusion were real.