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Darakhul - Ghoul
Darakhul - Ghoul
Medium undead, neutral evilMedium undead, neutral evilArmor Class 16 (scale mail), 18 (scale mail, shield)16 (scale mail), 18 (scale mail, shield)
Hit Points 78 (12d8+24)78 ([12d8+24])
Speed 30 ft.30 ft.
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Master of Disguise. A darakhul in a prepared disguise has advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass as a living creature. While using this ability, it loses its Stench.
Stench. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the darakhul must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the darakhul’s Stench for the next 24 hours. A darakhul using this ability can’t also benefit from Master of Disguise.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the darakhul has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Turning Defiance. The darakhul and any ghouls within 30 feet of it have advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.
[b]Master of Disguise[/b]. A darakhul in a prepared disguise has advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass as a living creature. While using this ability, it loses its Stench.
[b]Stench[/b]. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the darakhul must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the darakhul’s Stench for the next 24 hours. A darakhul using this ability can’t also benefit from Master of Disguise.
[b]Sunlight Sensitivity[/b]. While in sunlight, the darakhul has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
[b]Turning Defiance[/b]. The darakhul and any ghouls within 30 feet of it have advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.
Actions
Multiattack. The darakhul makes three melee attacks: one with its bite, one with its claw, and one with its war pick. If the darakhul is using a shield, it instead makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claw or war pick.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8+3) piercing damage, and, if the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract darakhul fever.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an undead, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A paralyzed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a humanoid is paralyzed for more than 2 rounds, it contracts darakhul fever.
War Pick. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.
[b]Multiattack[/b]. The darakhul makes three melee attacks: one with its bite, one with its claw, and one with its war pick. If the darakhul is using a shield, it instead makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claw or war pick.
[b]Bite[/b]. Melee Weapon Attack: [+5] to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. [b]Hit[/b]: 12 ([2d8+3]) piercing damage, and, if the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract darakhul fever.
[b]Claw[/b]. Melee Weapon Attack: [+5] to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. [b]Hit[/b]: 10 ([2d6+3]) slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an undead, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A paralyzed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a humanoid is paralyzed for more than 2 rounds, it contracts darakhul fever.
[b]War Pick[/b]. Melee Weapon Attack: [+5] to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. [b]Hit[/b]: 7 ([1d8+3]) piercing damage.
Legendary Actions
Details
In the lightless depths, an empire of devouring ambition grows and plots and dreams. They call themselves the People, but the people of the surface world call them the Lords Subterranean, the Ghoul Imperium, or simply the Empire of the Ghouls. To them, if you are not a member of the People, you are food.
Hungry Dead Nature. The darakhul requires no air or sleep.
Darakhul Fever
Spread mainly through bite wounds, this disease makes itself known within 24 hours by swiftly debilitating the infected. An infected creature must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw after every long rest. On a failed save, the victim takes 14 (4d6) necrotic damage, and its hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the victim finishes a long rest after the disease is cured. The victim recovers from the disease by making two consecutive successful saving throws. Greater restoration cures the disease, while lesser restoration gives the victim advantage on the next saving throw.
Primarily spread among humanoids, the disease can affect ogres, and therefore other giants may be susceptible. If a creature dies while infected with darakhul fever, roll a d20, add the character’s Constitution modifier, and find the result on the Adjustment Table below to determine what undead form the victim’s body rises in.
Roll Result1-9 None; victim is simply dead
10-16 Ghoul
17-20 Ghast
21+ Darakhul In the lightless depths, an empire of devouring ambition grows and plots and dreams. They call themselves the People, but the people of the surface world call them the Lords Subterranean, the Ghoul Imperium, or simply the Empire of the Ghouls. To them, if you are not a member of the People, you are food.
Hungry Dead Nature. The darakhul requires no air or sleep.
[b]Darakhul Fever[/b]
Spread mainly through bite wounds, this disease makes itself known within 24 hours by swiftly debilitating the infected. An infected creature must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw after every long rest. On a failed save, the victim takes 14 ([4d6]) necrotic damage, and its hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the victim finishes a long rest after the disease is cured. The victim recovers from the disease by making two consecutive successful saving throws. Greater restoration cures the disease, while lesser restoration gives the victim advantage on the next saving throw.
Primarily spread among humanoids, the disease can affect ogres, and therefore other giants may be susceptible. If a creature dies while infected with darakhul fever, roll a [d20], add the character’s Constitution modifier, and find the result on the Adjustment Table below to determine what undead form the victim’s body rises in.
Roll Result
1-9 None; victim is simply dead
10-16 Ghoul
17-20 Ghast
21+ Darakhul
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