Thursday, January 5, 2017

Ghast Priest of Orcus

As worshipers of Orcus, orcs have an affinity for demons and undeath.  Perhaps, because of their cannibalistic practices, Orcus has blessed orcs with the ability to ritualistically transform their infirmed and aged into ghouls and ghasts, the latter commonly occupying the role of priest of Orcus.  Because of this special relationship, orc ghouls and ghasts do not attack orcs as they would other creatures.

GHAST PRIEST OF ORCUS
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 13 14 (ring mail)
Hit Points 36 (8d8) 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30ft.
STR 16 (+3)
DEX 17 (+3) 10 (+0)
CON 10 (+0) 16 (+3)
INT 11 (+0) 10 (+0)
WIS 10 (+0) 13 (+1)
CHA 8 (-1) 12 (+1)
Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Skills Intimidation +3, Religion +1
Senses darkvision 60ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Abyssal
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

SpellcastingThe ghast is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The ghast has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at-will): chill touch, guidance (c), thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bane (c), command
2nd level (2 slots): augury, blindness/deafness

Stench. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the ghast must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the ghast's Stench for 24 hours.

Turning Defiance. The ghast and any ghouls within 30 feet of it have advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.

ACTIONS
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) s lashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an undead, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed 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.