Water Breathing. The angler drowner can breathe only underwater.
Deception Lure. The angler drowner can use its hand lure. Any creature that comes within 5 ft. of it will be grabbed and dragged underwater. The creature will be grappled in the angler drowners tail and is considered grappled, restrained and coiled.
Multiattack. The angler drowner can make a bite attack or a tail attack. If the angler drowner is grappling a creature it makes two bite attacks instead.
Bite. Melee weapon attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) piercing damage.
Tail. Melee weapon attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft. one target. Hit: 14 (3d6+4) bludgeoning damage. When a creature is hit with a tail attack the creature must make a Constitution saving throw against a DC of 15. On a fail the creature is now considered grappled and restrained and also coiled. On a success, nothing happens.
Coil. When a creature is considered coiled it takes a 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage at the start of the angler drowners turn.
Description
The Angler Drowner is a fearsome monster that lurks in the deep, dark waters of underground caverns and remote lakes. At first glance, it appears to be a grotesque humanoid with a roughly humanoid body covered in mucusy, scaly skin. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this creature is something far more sinister.
The most striking feature of the Angler Drowner is the appendage on its head, which resembles a humanoid hand. This appendage is not merely a decorative feature but a deadly weapon the creature uses to lure unsuspecting prey to their doom. The Angler Drowner will lie in wait at the bottom of a lake or stream, patiently waiting for a curious adventurer to approach. When the time is right, the creature will wave its "hand" in a tantalizing manner, tempting the unsuspecting victim to reach out and grab it.
Once the victim is within range, the Angler Drowner will strike with lightning speed, grabbing its prey and dragging them under the water's surface. From there, the Angler Drowner will use its superior swimming abilities to drown the victim in the depths of the dark, cold water.
Despite its grotesque appearance, the Angler Drowner is a cunning and intelligent creature capable of using its appendage to communicate with other creatures. It is also a master of camouflage, able to blend seamlessly into its surroundings and evade detection by even the most skilled adventurers.
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