| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 20 | +5 | +5 |
| DEX | 14 | +2 | +2 |
| CON | 18 | +4 | +6 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 10 | +0 | +0 |
| WIS | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| CHA | 16 | +3 | +5 |
Living Hull.
The Aetherbound Skyship is partially sentient, infused with semi-stable aether and bound air-aspected magic. The ship is aware of threats to itself and its crew and communicates through shifting blue light, vibrations through the deck, and subtle movements of wind.
- While at least one bonded crew member is aboard, the ship has advantage on saving throws against environmental hazards, including storms, turbulence, and unstable aether zones.
Aether Sight.
The Aetherbound Skyship can perceive aether flows, planar disturbances, and elemental anomalies within 1 mile. When such a disturbance is detected, the ship emits a low hum and its internal aether veins glow brighter, alerting the crew.
Emergency Stabilization (1/Long Rest).
When the Aetherbound Skyship would lose altitude uncontrollably or suffer catastrophic propulsion failure, it automatically vents excess aether. The ship instead descends safely and remains airborne. Until the end of the next hour, the ship’s speed is reduced by half.
Elemental Resonance.
When a bonded creature touches the helm or aether core housing, the ship briefly flares with light reflecting that creature’s emotional state. This trait has no immediate mechanical effect but may unlock additional abilities or upgrades at the DM’s discretion.
Unstable Core.
If the Aetherbound Skyship takes significant damage or passes through an unstable aether zone, the DM may trigger an aether surge. This surge may cause sudden altitude shifts, temporary loss of spellcasting, attraction of hostile creatures, or strange visions visible only to bonded crew members.
Spellcasting.
The Aetherbound Skyship is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The Aetherbound Skyship casts spells without verbal or somatic components, manifesting effects as surges of wind, glowing runes, or blue aether light.
Cantrips (at will): gust, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): feather fall, fog cloud, expeditious retreat
2nd level (2 slots): warding wind, levitate
Aether Cannon.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/360 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d10) force damage. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet in a direction of the ship’s choosing.
Aether Vent.
The Aetherbound Skyship releases a burst of compressed aether in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 (4d8) thunder damage and is pushed 15 feet away. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and is not pushed.
Course Correction.
The Aetherbound Skyship magically adjusts its trajectory. Until the start of its next turn, opportunity attacks against the ship are made with disadvantage.
Aether Flare.
When the Aetherbound Skyship is hit by an attack, it can cause its hull runes to flare violently. The attacker must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 10 (3d6) lightning damage..
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Description
The Aetherbound Skyship is not merely a vessel but a living construct infused with semi-stable aether drawn from the Elemental Plane of Air. Veins of glowing blue energy run beneath its hull plating, pulsing like a slow heartbeat. When calm, the ship emits a soft hum and gentle airflow across its deck. When threatened, the glow intensifies and the air grows sharp and charged.
The ship exhibits limited awareness and emotion, responding to danger, damage, and the presence of its bonded crew. It communicates through environmental cues rather than speech, such as flickering lights, sudden gusts of wind, vibrating deck plates, or subtle shifts in course. Over time, it develops preferences and reactions based on how it is treated.
Though capable of autonomous defensive responses, the Aetherbound Skyship relies on its crew for direction and survival. Its aether core is powerful but unstable, prone to surges when overstressed or damaged. These surges may attract hostile creatures, distort local aether flows, or cause unpredictable magical effects.
Elementals recognize the ship as something unusual, neither fully construct nor fully alive. Some view it as a curiosity, others as a provocation. The ship’s existence hints at deeper truths about aether, mortal ambition, and the fragile boundary between technology and the elemental planes.
Lair and Lair Actions
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Lair Actions
On initiative count # (losing initiative ties), the [monster name] takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the [monster name] can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
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Regional Effects
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If the [monster name] dies, these effects fade over the course of #d# days.
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