Count Morelleus

Special Trait Name.

Swarm. The Count Morelleus is composed of a swarm of bats that can occupy the same space as another creature. A creature in the swarm's space takes 21 (6d6) piercing damage at the start of its turn. The swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature.

Evasion. When Count Morelleus is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage on a successful save and half damage on a failed save.

Eternal Resurgence. If at least one bat from Count Morelleus original form remains alive, he can gradually regain his full power over time. After being reduced to zero hit points, Count Morelleus body reforms over the course of X days, where X is determined by the Dungeon Master, typically taking at least a week or more. During this time, he cannot take any actions, and the bats must remain undisturbed. If the bats are destroyed before this process is complete, Count Morelleus revival is halted, and he cannot use this ability again until he has fully regenerated.

Simulacrum of Bats (Revised Ability). When Count Vespertilio Nocturna's hit points drop to 1/3 of his maximum hit points or lower, he can create up to three smaller simulacra of himself, each resembling a swarm of bats. These simulacra have the following characteristics:

• Hit Points: Each simulacrum has 100 hit points and is immune to necrotic and poison damage.
• Speed: Each simulacrum has a flying speed of 60 feet.
• Actions: 

  Each simulacrum can make two bite attack:

  • Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

  Spellcasting (Simulacrum Ability). When Count Morelleus simulacrum are separated into smaller swarms of bats, each individual simulacrum can cast spells up to 4th level from the wizard spell list. They have a spellcasting ability of Charisma (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks) and the following spell slots:

  • 4 cantrips (at will)
  • 4 slots of 1st level
  • 3 slots of 2nd level
  • 2 slots of 3rd level
  • 1 slot of 4th level
• Duration: Each simulacrum lasts for 1 minute or until it is reduced to 0 hit points.
• Limitation: Count Morelleus can create these simulacra only once per long rest.

Spellcasting.

The Count Morelleus is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It can cast the following spells without needing material components:

Cantrips (at will): Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost 1st level (4 slots): Shield, Thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): Misty Step, Ray of Enfeeblement, Darkness, Mirror Image 3rd level (3 slots): Counterspell, Vampiric Touch, Spirit Guardians (necrotic), Mislead 4th level (3 slots): Blight, Dimension Door, Shadow of Moil, Contagion 5th level (2 slots): Cone of Cold, Dominate Person, Geas, 6th level (1 slot): Chain Lightning, Circle of Death, Eyebite 7th level (1 slot): Finger of Death, Etherealness, Soul Cage, Reverse Gravity

Multiattack. Count Morelleus makes three attacks: two with its bite and one with its life-draining touch.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Life-Draining Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 36 (8d8) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.

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Reaction Name.

Reaction: Blood Drain. When an enemy creature hits Count Morelleus with a melee attack, Count Morelleus can use its reaction to make a Blood Drain attack against that creature.

Blood Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. If the target fails the saving throw, Count Morelleus regains hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.

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Legendary Action Name (Costs # Actions).

The Count Morelleus 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 Count Morelleus regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Move. The Count Morelleus moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Bite (Costs 2 Actions). The Count Morelleus makes one bite attack.
• Summon Bats (Costs 3 Actions). The Count Morelleus summons a swarm of bats to an unoccupied space within 60 feet of it. The swarm acts on the Count Morelleus's initiative and obeys its commands.

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