
Character
Gorgonic
Centuries ago, a obsessed sculptor named Malachai discovered an ancient vial of wax infused with something far darker than mere pigment—a substance rumored to contain the crystallized essence of a demon's malice. Driven by visions of reimagining the classical gorgon as something more primal and horrifying, he sculpted Gorgonic: a towering scarlet anaconda crowned with writhing emerald serpents, its body studded with hundreds of jet-black eyes that remained perpetually sealed. When the first curious visitor gazed upon the completed work, the eyes snapped open like a predator's, flooding the viewer's mind with their deepest terrors until they petrified into wax, their consciousness trapped in an eternal nightmare. Malachai, intoxicated by the sculpture's hunger and power, began deliberately luring victims before his creation, transforming their petrified forms into his most coveted "artworks" and selling them to the wealthy elite. However, as Gorgonic consumed more souls, it awakened to terrible sentience and turned against its creator, animated by the accumulated anguish of its victims, until Malachai desperately sealed it within an amulet of binding wax. Now imprisoned but never dormant, Gorgonic resides in the Museum of the City of Fear, where it waits behind reinforced glass, its sealed eyes occasionally twitching, as if sensing the presence of fresh souls just beyond its supernatural reach.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 12 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 3 artwork images supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- Lord of Darkness666
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 12
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 3
Details
- Type
- Construct
- Alignment
- Chaotic Evil
- Faction
- The fear exposition
- Size
- Large
- Armor class
- 15
- Hit points
- 200
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 15
- Experience
- 13000
- Languages
- Common, Infernal
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 20
- Skills
- Intimidation, Perception, Arcana
Biography
Centuries ago, a obsessed sculptor named Malachai discovered an ancient vial of wax infused with something far darker than mere pigment—a substance rumored to contain the crystallized essence of a demon's malice. Driven by visions of reimagining the classical gorgon as something more primal and horrifying, he sculpted Gorgonic: a towering scarlet anaconda crowned with writhing emerald serpents, its body studded with hundreds of jet-black eyes that remained perpetually sealed. When the first curious visitor gazed upon the completed work, the eyes snapped open like a predator's, flooding the viewer's mind with their deepest terrors until they petrified into wax, their consciousness trapped in an eternal nightmare. Malachai, intoxicated by the sculpture's hunger and power, began deliberately luring victims before his creation, transforming their petrified forms into his most coveted "artworks" and selling them to the wealthy elite. However, as Gorgonic consumed more souls, it awakened to terrible sentience and turned against its creator, animated by the accumulated anguish of its victims, until Malachai desperately sealed it within an amulet of binding wax. Now imprisoned but never dormant, Gorgonic resides in the Museum of the City of Fear, where it waits behind reinforced glass, its sealed eyes occasionally twitching, as if sensing the presence of fresh souls just beyond its supernatural reach.
Attributes
Strength
18, modifier 4
Dexterity
14, modifier 2
Constitution
20, modifier 5
Intelligence
16, modifier 3
Wisdom
20, modifier 5
Charisma
18, modifier 4
Actions
Petrifying Gaze
Gorgonic targets one creature within 60 ft. The target must make a DC 18 Wisdom save or be petrified for 1 minute.
Constrict
Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 4 bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled.
Soul Drain
Gorgonic drains the life force of a petrified victim, regaining 2d10 hit points.
Awakened Eyes
Gorgonic can open its eyes to instill fear in all creatures within 30 ft. Each must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or take 4d10 psychic damage and be frightened for 1 minute.
Abilities
Soul Absorption
Gorgonic absorbs the souls of petrified victims, gaining temporary power.
Petrifying Gaze
Any creature that meets Gorgonic's gaze must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or be petrified.
Saving throws
strength
9
dexterity
7
intelligence
8
wisdom
10
constitution
10
charisma
9
Damage resistances
Psychic
Necrotic
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