Special Equipment. The Beast of Averoigne wears the Ring of Eibon on one claw-tipped finger. It cannot use any of the ring's powers, however. The ring can only be seen when the Beast is in its monstrous form.
Shapechanger. The Beast of Averoigne transforms from its true from, the human abbot Theophile, when exposed to the weird red glow of the Scarlet Comet that hangs above Averoigne. This transformation is a bonus action. Once changed into its Beast from, it cannot revert to its true form until sunrise. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is transformed, and the Ring of Eibon appears on its finger. The Beast reverts to its true form if it dies.
Insidious Wounds. Any damage suffered from the Beast's attacks becomes permanent after 1 hour. It can be healed normally before this time period elapses. After 1 hour, the victim cannot regain hit points lost to the Beast by any means while it still lives. If the Beast is slain or driven from the same plane of existence as its victim, the lost hit points can be restored normally.
Spider Climb. The Beast can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Multiattack. The Beast makes three attacks, one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) slashing damage.
Description
A swirling cloud of red mist surges at you. Occluded by the mist is a terrible, semi-serpentine creature with the flat head of a snake bearing razor-sharp teeth, scaly arms ending with black talons, and a long serpent's tail in place of legs.
From the OAR 5E version of Castle Amber by Goodman Games.
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Posted Aug 6, 2021Love this build, but since it's going to stand alone, I'm almost doubling the HP to 200, doubling its speed, plus giving it roguish bonus action disengage. A whirling dervish of claws and teeth runs by you, and when you look to see where it hit you, most of your arm is gone. Should be fun!