Temporal Parasite. If a Chrono-Leech attaches to a creature (see below), the host loses 1d4 rounds of short-term memory, chosen randomly by the DM. While attached, the leech can distort initiative order and ability cooldowns.
Distort Time (Recharge 5–6). Once per turn, a leech may force one creature it can see within 30 feet to make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the target:
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Cannot take reactions until the end of their next turn.
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Loses track of time—roll initiative again (replaces their previous slot).
Temporal Swarm. If three or more Chrono-Leeches are within 10 feet of one another, they generate a field of distorted reality. All creatures within range must roll a DC 12 Constitution saving throw at the start of their turn or suffer blinking shadows, giving them disadvantage on ranged attacks.
Leeching Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4 piercing damage + 1d6 psychic damage. If the target is a spellcaster, they must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw or temporarily forget one prepared spell (DM’s choice) for 1 hour.
Latch (Bonus Action). If the leech hits with its bite, it may attach to the target. At the start of the target's next turn, they must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or act as though they are surprised (can’t move or take bonus action). Can be removed with a successful Medicine check or radiant damage.
Description
Slick and semi-translucent, Chrono-Leeches shimmer faintly with inner pulses of pale blue light—like moonlight refracted through tears. Each one has three needle-like mouths arranged in a triangular spiral, twitching independently, and no discernible face. They move not with muscles but with spasms of probability, jittering slightly forward as if skipping frames in a corrupted film reel.
When clinging to walls, they leave behind trails of evaporating shadow like unfinished thoughts. They hum softly—not audibly, but in a way that presses memory out of focus for those nearby.
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