Medium Humanoid, Any Evil Alignment
AC 15 (Robes)    Initiative +3 (13)
HP 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 14 +2 +2
DEX 16 +3 +3
CON 14 +2 +2
Mod Save
INT 12 +1 +1
WIS 8 −1 −1
CHA 15 +2 +2
Skills Acrobatics +4, Deception +5, Intimidation +4
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages any one language (usually Common)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits

Power from The Dark {3/Short Rest}. The Apprentice has tasted the Power of The Dark and, while it can only use it sparingly, is already intoxicated by it. By spending 1 point, the Apprentice can use Hate, Passion, or Control. Power from The Dark can only be used once per turn.

Infused with The Dark. The Apprentice's very essence has been infused by the power known as The Dark. The Apprentice's AC includes its CHA modifier {+2} and its Scimitar deals bonus fire damage as long as it has 1 remaining use of Power from The Dark.

Actions

Multiattack. The Apprentice makes two attacks using its Blazing Scimitar. It can replace one attack with a Power from the Dark Action if applicable.

Blazing Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage, plus 2 (1d4) fire damage.

Hate. Ranged Spell Attack.+4 to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) lightning damage.

Passion. The Apprentice targets a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see, forcing it to succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity Saving throw or have their throat caught in its Telekinetic grasp, dealing 5 (1d10) Force damage and preventing the target from using Somatic components when it comes to spell casting until the end of its next turn.

 

Bonus Actions

Control. The Apprentice targets a Medium creature or smaller within 15 feet of it, forcing it to succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be displaced up to 10 feet closer or away from it.

Description

Adept Learners

Apprentices of The Dark have survived the deadly trials set before them by their seniors in the Cult, their negative emotions and impulses tempered by control and loyalty to their new masters and The Dark itself. Through lies, cunning, and strength they succeded where many Acolytes failed and are now under the direct supervision of a Lord or Sorceror, using their powers to please their masters... and scheming to one day replace them.

The Dark

An otherwordly power, those who bend the knee to it and allow it to seep into their minds are granted destructive magical capabilities and a yearning to use it. While continuous use of these abilities slowly corrupts and degrades the body, many are simply too addicted to the power it provides to stop, using it to satisfy their greed or hatred. Many of the more senior members of this Cult have been tirelessly searching for the secrets of immortality, deathly afraid of what fate awaits them on the other side.

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Monster Tags: humanoid

Habitat: DesertUnderdarkUrban

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