Ghoul Shade

Ghoul Shades were once a powerful mage, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a craving for dark arcane power. Seduced by the whispers of ancient, forbidden tomes, they delved deeper into the realms of necromancy, harnessing the energy of the dead to fuel their spells. This obsession led them down a path of self-destruction, and in a moment of hubris, they attempted a ritual that tore the very fabric of their mortal form, transforming them into an undead abomination – a ghoul cloaked in shadows, their ruined body a testament to the consequences of their reckless ambition. Now, Ghoul Shades roam the world at night, a specter of death and decay, using their dark magic to manipulate the forces of the underworld, seeking to uncover long-buried secrets and amass an army of the undead to fulfill their twisted desires.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Shadow Bolt

Ranged spell attack. On a hit, deals 4d8 necrotic damage. Range 120 ft.

Animate Undead

Summons 1d4 skeletons or zombies under Ghoul Shady's control for 1 hour.

Necrotic Grasp

Melee spell attack. On a hit, deals 3d10 necrotic damage and reduces target's max hit points by the same amount until a long rest.

Dark Conjuration

Create a 20 ft. radius sphere of darkness. Creatures inside are blinded and must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 3d6 psychic damage.

Undead Fortitude

If Ghoul Shady is reduced to 0 hit points, it can make a Constitution saving throw. On a success, it drops to 1 hit point instead.

Strength

5

Dexterity

6

Intelligence

8

Wisdom

5

Necrotic

Poison