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Deus Mortis

Created by Wandering_Fool

Deus Mortis, the enigmatic entity that has struck fear into the hearts of all living beings, was once a celestial being of immense power and wisdom. Eons ago, he was tasked with maintaining the delicate balance between life and death, guiding the souls of the departed to their rightful resting place. However, his unwavering devotion to this duty soon twisted his very essence, transforming him into a being of pure, unyielding darkness. As the centuries passed, Deus Mortis became increasingly detached from the mortal realm, his empathy and compassion giving way to a cold, calculating indifference. He witnessed the endless cycle of life and death, the joy and suffering that came with it, and he grew weary of the endless dance.

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Creation type
Character
Shared by
Wandering_Fool
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
12
Profile sections
6
Artwork images
1

Details

Type
Undead
Alignment
Neutral Evil
Faction
Demon Lords
Size
Medium
Armor class
20
Hit points
300
Speed
30
Challenge
25
Experience
75000
Languages
Common, Infernal, Celestial
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 60 ft., Passive Perception 23
Skills
Intimidation, Stealth, Arcana, Perception

Biography

Deus Mortis, the enigmatic entity that has struck fear into the hearts of all living beings, was once a celestial being of immense power and wisdom. Eons ago, he was tasked with maintaining the delicate balance between life and death, guiding the souls of the departed to their rightful resting place. However, his unwavering devotion to this duty soon twisted his very essence, transforming him into a being of pure, unyielding darkness. As the centuries passed, Deus Mortis became increasingly detached from the mortal realm, his empathy and compassion giving way to a cold, calculating indifference. He witnessed the endless cycle of life and death, the joy and suffering that came with it, and he grew weary of the endless dance.

Attributes

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

25, modifier 7

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

22, modifier 6

Charisma

30, modifier 10

Actions

shadow bolt

Ranged Spell Attack: +11 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 6d8 necrotic damage. If the target is reduced to 0 hit points by this attack, its soul is trapped in the Necro Scythe.

dark aura

Deus Mortis releases a wave of dark energy in a 30-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 8d10 psychic damage and is frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, en

necro scythe

Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d12 + 5 slashing damage plus 4d10 necrotic damage. On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.

soul harvest

As a bonus action, Deus Mortis can consume the soul of a creature he has killed within the last minute, regaining 20 hit points. This ability can be used once per turn.

Abilities

shadow meld

Deus Mortis can blend into shadows, becoming invisible in dim light or darkness.

aura of decay

Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of Deus Mortis must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 4d10 necrotic damage.

Saving throws

wisdom

13

charisma

18

strength

12

intelligence

10

constitution

15

dexterity

11

Damage resistances

Necrotic

Poison

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