Aberation

In the forgotten depths of the City of Fear, a cult of forgotten worshippers discovered an ancient ritual to bind divine essence into physical form, using clay harvested from sacred ground and sealing it with the life-blood of the innocent—creating Aberration, a chimeric idol bearing the merged visage of lion and buffalo, a being that promised its devotees power beyond measure at the price of their souls and the lives of those they cherished most. The statue's whispered promises proved irresistible to the desperate and ambitious; its influence spread like a plague through the city's underbelly, transforming ordinary citizens into fervent zealots who committed unspeakable acts of sacrifice before succumbing to their own despair, their corpses discovered with inexplicable smiles frozen upon their faces as Aberration feasted upon their departing spirits. Even after authorities contained the idol within a silver casket inscribed with protective symbols and relocated it to the Fear Exposition museum, the damage had already taken root—corrupt officials, compromised priests, and broken families bore witness to the statue's terrible reach, and the cult's influence persisted in the shadows despite the physical barriers meant to contain it. The museum's curators now guard Aberration carefully, allowing only brief public viewings before sealing the box once more, yet whispers persist that those who gaze upon the statue during its rare exhibitions continue to experience Aberration's seductive voice long after they leave, their faith in the idol unshakeable and their fates already sealed.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

14, modifier 2

Charisma

22, modifier 6

Soul Whisper

Aberation targets one creature within 60 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. While charmed, the target must obey Aberation's commands.

Sacrificial Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 3) necrotic damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 22 (4d8) necrotic damage.

Corrupting Influence

Aberation emits a 30 ft. aura. Creatures within the aura must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Ritual of Despair

As an action, Aberation can perform a dark ritual, causing all creatures within 60 ft. to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or take 33 (6d10) psychic damage and be paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Whispers of Power

Aberation can influence the minds of those nearby, granting advantage on Charisma checks to persuade or deceive.

Soul Harvest

When Aberation kills a creature, it regains hit points equal to the creature's hit points.

strength

6

dexterity

4

intelligence

8

wisdom

5

constitution

10

charisma

11

Psychic

Necrotic