Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Alignment
Armor Class 14 Scale Mail
Hit Points 50 (10d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws WIS +7, CHA +4
Skills History +1, Insight +4, Medicine +9, Persuasion +3, Religion +7
Damage Resistances Necrotic
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Any two languages
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the bishop can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 18 (4d8) radiant damage to a target on a hit. This benefit lasts until the end of the turn. If the bishop expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra damage increases by 1d6 for each level above 1st.

Blessed Healer.  When the bishop casts a healing spell on a creature, the bishop regains HP equal to 2 + the spell's level.  

Spellcasting. The bishop is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy, guidance

1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary, shield of faith, bless, protection from evil and good 

2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon, zone of truth, aid, 

3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians, revivify, beacon of hope

4th level (3 slots): death ward, divination, guardian of faith, freedom of movement

5th level (1 slot): greater restoration, mass cure wounds, raise dead, dispel evil and good  

Actions

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) bludgeoning damage.  6 (1d10 + 1) bludgeoning damage when wielded with two hands.

Channel Divinity:  Preserve Life.  Twice per short rest, the bishop can channel divine energy directly from its deity to heal nearby allies.  The bishop restore up to 45 HP divided among any creatures within 30 ft.  The amount of HP restored cannot exceed half of the creature's maximum HP.      

 

Description

Bishops are members of the clergy that have power over all churches in a particular area, that all worship a particular deity.  They are higher up in the hierarchy than ordinary priests or acolytes.  Bishops wield even stronger divine magic directly from their deity.                                            

Monster Tags: NPC

Habitat: Urban

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