Large Swarm of Large celestials, Typically Lawful Good
Armor Class 18 Celestial Essence Veil
Hit Points 170 (15d12 + 50)
Speed 60 ft., Fly 80 ft.
STR
22 (+6)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
20 (+5)
Saving Throws STR +14, CHA +13
Skills Acrobatics +9, Insight +9, Persuasion +9
Damage Vulnerabilities Cold, Necrotic
Damage Resistances Thunder
Damage Immunities Lightning, Poison, Radiant
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened
Senses Darkvision The Celestial Qilin's eyes are infused with celestial energy, providing it with Darkvision up to 60 feet. This ability allows the Qilin to see clearly in low-light conditions, revealing the celestial beauty that may be hidden in the shadows, Truesight The Celestial Qilin possesses Truesight, allowing it to see into the ethereal plane and pierce through illusions. With this celestial vision, the Qilin perceives the true nature of beings and objects, revealing the cosmic truths that elude ordinary sight., Passive Perception 15
Languages Celestial The Celestial Qilin speaks Celestial, the language of the celestial planes. Its telepathic communication resonates ethereally, conveying celestial wisdom and cosmic insights directly to those attuned to celestial energies, Common In addition, the Celestial Qilin understands Common, the language of mortals. Despite the simplicity of Common, its telepathic communication imparts profound celestial concepts, bridging the linguistic gap between the celestial and mortal realms. Understands Celestial and Common; telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 25 (75,000 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +8
Traits

Special Trait: Celestial Spellcaster

The Celestial Qilin is a divine spellcaster, harnessing celestial magic to protect and aid its allies.

  • Spellcasting Level: 10th
  • Spellcasting Ability: Wisdom (Spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks)
  • Prepared Spells:
    • Cantrips (at will): Light, Sacred Flame
    • 1st Level (4 slots): Cure Wounds, Shield of Faith, Bless, Protection from Evil and Good
Actions
      1. Celestial Charge:

        • The Celestial Qilin lowers its majestic horn and charges with celestial energy, aiming to pierce its target. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (2d10 + 10) radiant damage. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
      2. Heavenly Blessing:

        • The Celestial Qilin extends its divine influence, bestowing healing energy upon its allies. All friendly creatures within a 20-foot radius regain 15 hit points.
      3. Radiant Hoof Strike:

        • The Qilin delivers a powerful hoof strike infused with radiant energy. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) radiant damage.
Bonus Actions
  • Aegis of Light:

    • The Celestial Qilin channels radiant energy to create a protective shield. Until the start of its next turn, the Qilin gains resistance to all damage.
  • Heavenly Sprint:

    • The Celestial Qilin moves with incredible speed, disengaging from combat without provoking attacks of opportunity. It can move up to its speed without triggering opportunity attacks.
Reactions

Divine Intervention:

When a creature within 60 feet of the Celestial Qilin takes damage, it can use its reaction to intercede. The Qilin takes the damage instead, and the attacking creature must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

  • Celestial Guard:

    • When an ally within 30 feet of the Celestial Qilin is targeted by a melee attack, the Qilin can use its reaction to interpose itself between the ally and the attacker. The Qilin gains a +5 bonus to its Armor Class against the triggering attack, and the attacking creature must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of the Qilin until the end of its next turn.
  • Radiant Retaliation:

    • When the Celestial Qilin is hit by a melee attack, it can use its reaction to release a burst of radiant energy. The attacking creature takes radiant damage equal to half the damage dealt by the attack, and it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.
Legendary Actions

Celestial Harmony (3 Actions)

The Celestial Qilin can take three 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 Qilin regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

  1. Radiant Burst: The Qilin releases a burst of radiant energy in a 10-foot radius around it. All creatures in that area must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) radiant damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.

  2. Divine Shield: The Qilin grants itself or an ally within 30 feet a shimmering shield of divine protection. The target gains a +2 bonus to AC until the start of the Qilin's next turn.

  3. Heavenly Leap: The Qilin magically leaps up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.

Mythic Actions

Celestial Ascendance

The Celestial Qilin, with its mythic powers, transcends the limits of mere mortals. It can take three mythic actions, choosing from the options below. Only one mythic action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Qilin regains spent mythic actions at the start of its turn.

  1. Empyreal Healing: The Qilin channels celestial energy, restoring 30 hit points to itself or a creature it can see within 60 feet.

  2. Astral Blessing: The Qilin blesses a creature within 30 feet, granting it advantage on all saving throws for 1 minute.

  3. Celestial Radiance (Costs 2 Actions): The Qilin shines with blinding celestial light, affecting all creatures within a 20-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) radiant damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.

Description

Celestial Qilin

The Celestial Qilin, a creature of divine grace and celestial essence, possesses characteristics befitting its benevolent nature. Standing as a protector and healer, the Qilin embodies purity and goodness.

Legendary Resistances (3/Day): The Celestial Qilin can choose to succeed on a saving throw against a spell or effect that would otherwise affect it.

Magic Resistance: The Qilin has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Lair and Lair Actions

Sanctum of Celestial Serenity

The Celestial Qilin's lair is a Sanctum of Celestial Serenity, a place suffused with divine energy that calms the spirit and heals wounds. This sanctum can be found in sacred groves, atop tranquil mountains, or hidden in remote celestial planes.

Lair Actions:

  1. Healing Aura: The lair is imbued with healing energy. All friendly creatures in the lair regain 15 hit points.

  2. Divine Tranquility: The calming atmosphere of the sanctum grants advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed to all creatures within it until initiative count 20 on the next round.

  3. Celestial Resonance: The lair resonates with celestial power. The Celestial Qilin or any friendly creature within the lair can use its reaction to gain advantage on a saving throw.

The Celestial Qilin uses these lair actions in initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties). It can't use the same lair action consecutively and can't use more than one lair action per round.

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