Blood-Wax Amphitheres

In the forgotten temples of a civilization that worshipped chaos incarnate, Blood-Wax Amphitheres was born from a profane ritual—a warlock's desperate pact sealed with the lifeblood of a thousand serpents and the essence of primordial smoke. The entity emerged as something neither fully alive nor truly dead, its skeletal form bound together by tendrils of shadow and animated by pure malevolent will, while a single pair of obsidian wings granted it dominion over the skies above the ruins it haunts. Its creators sought to forge a creature of absolute destruction, imbuing it with eyes that burn with the blue-purple fire of a thousand dying stars, each gaze capable of unraveling the sanity of those who witness it. Over centuries, the warlock's form began to weep a mixture of crimson wax and black smoke—a manifestation of its internal torment and boundless hunger—creating a trail of corruption wherever it drifts through the shattered halls. Now Blood-Wax Amphitheres dwells eternally among the broken columns and flame-lit alcoves of its birthplace, neither seeking escape nor truly imprisoned, embodying the chaotic evil that feeds on suffering and revels in the entropy of all things. The creature has transcended its original purpose, becoming something far worse than its creators imagined: a conscious embodiment of abandonment and rage that corrupts all who stumble upon its temple. It remains there still, waiting with patient malice for the next foolish soul to cross the threshold and feed its endless hunger.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Shadow Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 4 necrotic damage.

Flame Gaze

Ranged Spell Attack: +10 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 4d8 fire damage and target must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Smoke Tendril

Create a tendril of black smoke that grapples a target within 30 ft. on a hit (DC 18 Strength save to escape). Grappled targets take 2d6 necrotic damage at the start of their turns.

Wax Drip

As a bonus action, Blood-Wax Amphitheres can drop a pool of crimson wax in a 10 ft. radius. Creatures entering the area must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained until they escape.

Corrupting Presence

All creatures within 30 ft. must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take 3d6 psychic damage and be poisoned until the end of their next turn.

Eternal Corruption

Leaves a trail of crimson wax and black smoke, causing fear in creatures that follow.

Wings of Shadow

Can fly at a speed of 60 feet, granting advantage on Dexterity saving throws.

strength

+8

dexterity

+7

constitution

+10

intelligence

+6

wisdom

+5

charisma

+8

Necrotic

Poison