Corruption of the Arcane Core: The Corrupted Vesparian Queen has resistance to force damage and advantage on saving throws against being paralyzed or stunned.
Empowered Corruption (75 HP): When the Corrupted Vesparian Queen drops to 75 hit points or fewer, she gives in to her deep corruption and becomes further empowered. The following changes occur:
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Corrupted Form: The Queen's appearance becomes more twisted and chaotic. Her attacks deal an additional 1d6 force damage.
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Reality Distortion: The Queen gains the ability to manipulate reality in her immediate surroundings. Once per turn, she can use a bonus action to force all creatures within a 30-foot radius centered on herself to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be affected as if under the Slow spell for 1 minute. The affected creatures can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on a success.
Multiattack: The Corrupted Vesparian Queen makes two attacks: one with her Bite and one with her Claws.
Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) force damage.
Claws: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) slashing damage.
Reaction: Arcane Shield
When the Corrupted Vesparian Queen is hit by an attack, she can use her reaction to conjure a shield of crackling arcane energy. The Queen gains a +4 bonus to her AC against the triggering attack, potentially causing the attack to miss.
Legendary Actions:
The Corrupted Vesparian Queen 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 Queen regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
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Forceful Burst: The Queen releases a burst of raw arcane energy. Each creature within a 15-foot radius centered on herself must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
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Twisted Scream: The Queen emits a horrifying scream. Each creature within 30 feet of her must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
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Corrupting Presence (Costs 2 Actions): The Queen radiates a corrupting aura, empowering herself and nearby corrupted creatures. The Queen and all corrupted creatures within 30 feet of her regain 20 hit points.
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Description
The Corrupted Vesparian Queen looms before you, her once regal form now twisted and tainted by the corrupting power of the Arcane Core. Pulsating veins of vibrant blue energy course through her body, emanating an otherworldly glow that casts eerie shadows in the chamber. Her once sleek exoskeleton is now marred by jagged protrusions, and her multifaceted eyes gleam with a malevolent intelligence.
At the center of her chest, a gaping cavity reveals the source of her corruption: the Arcane Core, pulsing with raw arcane energy. The core seems fused to her being, as if it has become an inseparable part of her twisted existence. The energy radiating from it crackles and sparks, casting arcs of blue lightning that dance across her form.
As she moves, the air around her warps and shimmers with arcane distortions, causing reality itself to tremble in her presence. She exudes an aura of raw power, and the very fabric of time and space seems to bend and twist around her, distorting the perception of all who dare face her.
Her eyes, once filled with life and wisdom, now hold a cold and ruthless determination. She has succumbed to the corruption, allowing it to consume her, and she wields her newfound power with terrifying proficiency. The Corrupted Vesparian Queen is a force to be reckoned with, a creature of chaos and destruction that will stop at nothing to protect her domain and unleash her twisted vision upon the world.
Lair and Lair Actions
Lair Actions:
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the Corrupted Vesparian Queen can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
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Reality Distortion: The Queen manipulates reality, causing the area to become difficult terrain for all creatures except herself until initiative count 20 of the next round.
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Arcane Vortex: The Queen summons a swirling vortex of raw arcane energy in a 20-foot radius centered on herself. Each creature within the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
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Twisted Echoes: The Queen creates illusory echoes of herself within 60 feet. These echoes mimic her movements and actions, making it difficult for creatures to discern the Queen's true location. Until initiative count 20 of the next round, all attack rolls against the Queen have disadvantage.
- Swarm Infestation: The Corrupted Vesparian Queen taps into her connection with the Vesparian workers, summoning forth swarms of corrupted insects to aid her in battle. A number of Vesparian Worker swarms (CR 1/2) equal to the number of players are summoned into the lair. These swarms act on the same initiative count as the Queen and remain under her control. They attack any creatures within their reach and provide additional support to the Queen.
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