Introducing the "Nyxian Shade," a monstrous creature inspired by Greek mythology's primordial goddess of the night, Nyx.
The Nyxian Shade is a dark and shadowy creature that dwells in the darkest corners of the night. Its form is that of a large, serpentine beast with a body as black as the void and eyes that glow with an eerie, otherworldly light.
As a creature of the night, the Nyxian Shade is nearly invisible in darkness, and it preys upon unsuspecting victims who dare to wander too far from the safety of civilization. It is said to be able to move through shadows, slipping in and out of darkness with an almost supernatural grace.
Those who have encountered the Nyxian Shade describe it as a creature of immense power and malevolence, capable of draining the life force from its victims with a single touch. Its mere presence is said to bring a feeling of dread and unease to those nearby, and its hypnotic gaze can leave even the bravest of warriors trembling with fear.
Legends say that the only way to defeat the Nyxian Shade is to face it with an unbreakable will and a heart that burns with a fierce inner fire. But even then, it is said that the creature will never truly be defeated, for it is a being born from the very essence of the night itself.
Nyxian Shade
Large monstrosity, chaotic evil
Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 200 (16d10+112)
Speed: 50 ft., climb 40 ft.
Abilities:
STR: 20 (+5), DEX 22 (+6), CON 24 (+7), INT 18 (+4), WIS 20 (+5), CHA 16(+3)
Skills: Stealth +13, Perception +10
Senses: darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages: understands Abyssal and Common, but can't speak
Challenge Rating: 16 (15,000 XP)
Shadow Stealth. The Nyxian Shade can take the Hide action as a bonus action in dim light or darkness.
Incorporeal Movement. The Nyxian Shade 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.
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 26 (4d10 + 6) necrotic damage, and the target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.
Hypnotic Gaze. The Nyxian Shade's gaze can hypnotize a creature within 60 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. While charmed, the creature is incapacitated and has a speed of 0. The effect ends if the Nyxian Shade damages the creature, or if the creature takes damage from any source other than the Nyxian Shade.
Legendary Actions. The Nyxian Shade 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 Nyxian Shade regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
1. Move. The Nyxian Shade moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
2. Life Drain (Costs 2 Actions). The Nyxian Shade uses its Life Drain.
3. Summon Shadows (Costs 3 Actions). The Nyxian Shade summons 1d4 shadow creatures that appear in unoccupied spaces within 60 feet of it. These shadow creatures are under the Nyxian Shade's control and act on its turn. They disappear after 1 minute or when reduced to 0 hit points.
There you have it! The Nyxian Shade is a formidable creature that should challenge even the most experienced adventurers.
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