Carthaw

Puppeteer. Carthaw can use a bonus action to control the movement of one creature by its hex spell that it can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to move up to 30 feet in a direction of Carthaw's choice.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Carthaw fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Honed Concentration. Carthew has advantage on saving throws to maintain concentration.

Spellcasting. Carthaw is an 11th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18, +8 to hit with spell attacks). Carthaw has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): booming blade, gust, mage hand, prestidigitation, sword burst

1st level (4 slots): catapult, thunderwave, magic missile, shield, detect magic

2nd level (3 slots): maximilian's earthen grasp, vortex warp

3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, tidal wave

4th level (3 slots): conjure minor elementals, control water

5th level (2 slots): animate objects, conjure elemental, telekinesis

6th level (1 slot): investiture of wind

 Staff. Melee weapon attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) slashing and 5 (4d4) force damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 strength saving throw or be pushed back 15 feet and knocked prone.

Summon Awakened Shrubs (recharge 6). Carthaw summons 1d4+1 awakened shrubs in a space within 30 feet of him. The awakened shrubs are loyal to Carthew and will follow Carthew's orders.

Hex (2/day). Carthaw casts the Hex spell

Carthaw 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. Carthaw regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Staff. Carthaw makes one staff attack

cantrip. (costs 2 actions). Carthaw casts one cantrip

Life Drain (Costs 3 Actions). All creatures within 15 feet of Carthaw must make a DC14 constitution saving throw or take 10 (2d8) necrotic damage. Carthaw regains hit points equal to half the amount of the combined damage dealt.