Brother Ashen

Legendary Resistance (2/Day): If Brother Ashen fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Sacrament of Suffering: For every 30 damage Brother Ashen takes below his maximum hit points (up to a maximum of 90 damage taken):

  - He gains a +2 bonus to damage rolls with melee weapon attacks.

  - He gains a +1 bonus to AC.

  - His movement speed increases by 10 feet.

Wrathful Masochism: When Brother Ashen takes 20 or more damage from a single attack or spell, he can use his reaction to make one Scourge Flail attack against a target within reach.

Spellcasting: Brother Ashen is an 8th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared:

  - Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy, toll the dead

  - 1st level (4 slots): bane, command, inflict wounds

  - 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon

  - 3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse, spirit guardians

  - 4th level (2 slots): guardian of faith

Multiattack: Brother Ashen makes two attacks with his Scourge Flail or casts sacred flame twice.

Scourge Flail: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) radiant damage. If Brother Ashen is at or below half his maximum hit points (68 HP or lower), this attack deals an additional 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.

Searing Penance (Recharge 5–6): Brother Ashen strikes himself, taking 10 (2d9) necrotic damage that ignores all resistance. In response, a burst of holy flame violently erupts from his body. Every creature within a 15-foot radius must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Wrathful Masochism: When Brother Ashen takes 20 or more damage from a single attack or spell, he can use his reaction to make one Scourge Flail attack against a target within reach.

Brother Ashen can take 3 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. Brother Ashen regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Scourge Strike: Brother Ashen makes one Scourge Flail attack.

Shared Agony (Costs 2 Actions): Brother Ashen targets one creature he can see within 30 feet that has damaged him since the end of his last turn. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or take psychic damage equal to half the total damage dealt to Brother Ashen during that attack.

Absolve in Flame (Costs 3 Actions): Brother Ashen casts sacred flame targeting up to two distinct creatures within 60 feet.