An Anguilloform, also known by the more coarse term a 'murrain', is a terrifying creature from beneath the seas (although they can breathe in air for some hours at a time). They have a large, fleshy torso, with many (at least a dozen, but it's very difficult to get them to hold still long enough to count) eel bodies protruding from it. They writhe incessantly, but demonstrate some poor intelligence and speaking ability, and a prodigious amount of sorcery. Each of the heads seems to think for itself, which often leads them to minor disagreements with one another, and snappish infighting.
Hooks: - A single murrain might dwell in the waters out beyond the bay, but can be called up from the depths by the promise of powerful magics to make an alliance with a local noble or spellcaster. - A clade of murrains dwelling in the shallows demands appeasement for ships that pass through their waters, threatening them with mighty storms if they are not granted magical items and scrolls for their mercy. - If the mighty snarls of the anguilloform empire beneath the waves are ever awakened, their fury on the surface realms would be mighty. The creatures are vicious, animalistic, and powerfully magical. Some demonstrate even more aptitude than the standard murrains. Anguilloform (Murrain) Large monstrosity, neutral evil Armour Class 14 (natural armour) Hit Points 102 (12d10 + 36) Speed 30ft., swim 50ft. Str 15 (+2); Dex 16 (+3); Con 17 (+3); Int 9 (-1); Wis 17 (+3); Cha 16 (+3) Skills Arcana +2, Perception +6, Stealth +6 Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, stunned Senses Darkvision 120ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Aquan Challenge 7 (2,900 xp) Innate Spellcasting. An anguilloform's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The anguilloform can innately cast the following spells as 4th-level spells, requiring no material components: At will: Blade ward, minor illusion, poison spray Spell slots (6 slots per day): Blight, call lightning, fear, hex, hunger of Hadar, major image, vampiric touch. Magic Resistance. An anguilloform has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Rip and Tear. A target struck by two or more bite attacks from a single anguilloform in a round takes an additional 7 (2d6) slashing damage for each hit beyond the first. ACTIONS Multiattack. The anguilloform can make four bite attacks. Bite. Melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6+2) piercing damage. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 18 June 2020. Comments are closed.
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