Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 Natural
Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
4 (-3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (-2)
Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +6
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5, Survival +5
Damage Vulnerabilities Fire
Damage Resistances Poison
Condition Immunities Charmed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft, Passive Perception 15
Languages --
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits

Keen Smell. The Bloodstarved Beast has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Ashen Blood Erruption (1/Short Rest). When The Bloodstarved Beast is reduced to below half its maximum Hit Points, its Poison Blast becomes usable. After The Bloodstarved Beast uses its Poison Blast it becomes shrouded in a 5-foot radius poisonous aura. A creature that starts its turn in this aura must succeed a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or takes 7 (2d6) poison damage. This aura lasts for 10 minutes.

Actions

Multiattack. The Bloodstarved Beast makes 3 attacks with its claws.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.

Maul (Recharge 5-6). The Bloodstarved Beast pounces on a creature within 15 ft. of itself. As part of the attack The Bloodstarved Beast jumps up to 15 ft. towards the target creature. When it reaches the target creature, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 44 (8d8) slashing damage and be knocked prone.

Poison Blast (1/Short Rest) (See Ashen Blood Erruption). The Bloodstarved Beast expunges its poisonous corruption within a 10-foot-radius of itself. Any creature in the area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save a creature takes 21 (6d6) poison damage and is poisoned for one minute. On a successful saving throw a creature takes half as much poison damage and is not poisoned. A poisoned creature
can repeats the saving throw at the end of its turn, ending the poisoned condition on a success. The Bloodstarved Beast cannot use this action if it is above half of its maximum hit points.

Description

In pursuit of the secrets of the Old Blood and its inherent healing properties, the Healing Church conducted many rituals and trials in secret. But the results were unpredictable and erratic. As to expect from the Blood of the Great Ones its very nature and effects were incomprehensible for mere mortals. The Blood-Starved Beast might be one of those unexpected results of these hidden rituals. A test subject or even a former Blood Saint who received a part of the experimental Old Blood that now roams free.

Monster Tags: monstrosity

Habitat: SwampUrban

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