Madness Aura: Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the Child of Madness must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by a random short-term madness effect (see Dungeon Master's Guide for details). On a successful save, the creature is immune to the Child of Madness's Madness Aura for the next 24 hours.
Multiattack: The Child of Madness makes two attacks: one with its Slam and one with its Bite.
Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be infected with a maddening disease. The disease's effects are determined by the DM.
Psychotic Shriek (Recharge 5-6): The Child of Madness emits a horrific shriek. Each creature within a 30-foot cone must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or take 17 (5d6) psychic damage and be stunned until the end of their next turn on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Disturbing Agility: When a creature misses the Child of Madness with a melee attack, the Child of Madness can use its reaction to move up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Description
A Child of Madness appears as a twisted, bloodthirsty abomination, its form warped and twisted by forbidden powers. Once human, it is now a grotesque aberration that exudes an aura of maddening energy. Its pale skin is stretched tightly over its emaciated frame, and its sunken eyes burn with an otherworldly intensity. The Child of Madness is a relentless predator, driven by an insatiable hunger for violence and chaos.
These creatures are monsters created by the exposition to the moon of madness' light, they have no memories of before their transformation and only want to satisfy their hunger.
The Child of Madness attacks with unnatural speed and strength, using its powerful limbs to pummel foes and its sharp teeth to bite and infect victims with maddening diseases. Its mere presence instills an aura of madness, making those nearby susceptible to bouts of temporary insanity.
Engaging a Child of Madness is a harrowing experience, as its agility allows it to dodge and weave through attacks, striking with deadly accuracy. Only the most stalwart adventurers can hope to survive an encounter with these bloodthirsty monstrosities.
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