Azor I

Inscrutable. Azor is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read his thoughts, as well as any divination spell that he refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain Azor's intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.

Magic Weapons. Azor's weapon attacks are magical.

Spellcasting. Azor is a 12th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks). He requires no material components to cast its spells. Azor has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy

1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, detect magic

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

3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, tongues

4th level (3 slots): improved counterspell*, freedom of movement

5th level (2 slots): dominate person, greater restoration

6th level (1 slot): heroes' feast

Multiattack. Azor makes two claw attacks.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) slashing damage.

Roar (3/Day). Azor emits a magical roar. Each time he roars before finishing a long rest, the roar is louder and the effect is different, as detailed below. Each creature within 500 feet of Azor and able to hear the roar must make a saving throw.

First Roar. Each creature that fails a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw is frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Second Roar. Each creature that fails a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw is deafened and frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature is paralyzed and can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Third Roar. Each creature makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 44 (8d10) thunder damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't knocked prone.

Improved Counterspell. Azor can attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. If the creature is casting a spell of 4th level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a spell of 5th level or higher, he makes an ability check using his spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the creature's spell fails and has no effect.

At Higher Levels. When Azor casts this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the interrupted spell has no effect if its level is less than or equal to the level of the spell slot he used.

Preemptive Shield (3/Day). Azor can cast the spell shield without expending a spell slot.

Azor can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The sphinx regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Claw Attack. Azor makes one claw attack.

Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). Azor magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). Azor casts a spell from its list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal.