Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil
Armor Class 13 (Studded Lather)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws WIS +5, CHA +4
Skills Persuasion +6, Religion +4
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages any two languages (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Dominance of Nessus (1/Day). Saving throws made against the next enchantment spell cast by the cult priest this turn are made with disadvantage.

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

Cantrips (at will): guidancesacred flame, toll the dead, thaumaturgy

1st level (4 slots): bane, command, charm person, cure wounds, inflict wounds sanctuary

2nd level (3 slots): hold person, enthrall, suggestion, spiritual weapon

3rd level (2 slots): bestow curse, fear, spirit guardians, tongues

Actions

Red Scepter (Mace). Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) psychic damage.

Description

The Cult of Asmodeus is the largest and most feared of the diabolical cults. While other cults may worship different archdevils, they must still acknowledge Asmodeus as the supreme leader that holds power over them.

Power and Wealth. Although the cult may have fiendish and monstrous members, majority of its sects are secretly located in civilized human cities and a few from the other fair races. Those who join the cult mostly use the membership to take advantage of the Cult’s political reach and deep resources to gain wealth and power. As such, a large number of members are local politicians, merchants, and noblemen.

Shrewd Negotiators. However, some do join in hopes of following the ideology of Asmodeus and become priests. Like Asmodeus, the cultists see themselves cut above the rest, and are often regarded by others as arrogant, cruel, and elitist. But despite these negative qualities, majority of their membership are very sharp, intuitive, and very skillful diplomats, forming secret alliances and lucrative trade deals with various organizations, legitimate or not. They have been mostly successful due to their ability to use Dominance of Nessus, as well as their array of coercive spells. If they encounter a threat or problem, they rarely act on it themselves. Instead, they use or leverage other individuals, organizations, or cults to take care of it.

Monster Tags: NPChumanoid

Habitat: Urban

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