Irae

Irae, a mystical feline entity, was born from the very essence of the shadows that cloak the night. Imbued with preternatural strength and agility, this large, purple-hued creature possesses the ability to seamlessly meld into the darkness, using the interconnected shadows as a conduit to traverse the realms. Its silver, glowing eyes pierce the veil of night, and its claws, wreathed in whisps of ethereal fire, serve as both a formidable defense and a means to hunt its prey. Whispers claim that Irae was once a guardian spirit, tasked with maintaining the delicate balance between the realms of light and dark, but a great betrayal led to its transformation, binding it to the shadows forevermore. Now, Irae roams the land, a solitary, carnivorous being, driven by an insatiable hunger and a desire to reclaim the power it once wielded.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Shadow Dive

Irae can teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space in dim light or darkness. This action can be used as a bonus action.

Claw Attack

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 5 slashing damage plus 2d6 fire damage.

Shadow Burst

Irae releases a wave of shadowy energy in a 15 ft. radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Night's Embrace

As an action, Irae can envelop a target in shadows. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns.

Shadow Meld

Irae can meld into shadows, becoming invisible in dim light or darkness.

Ethereal Claws

Irae's claws deal an additional 2d6 fire damage on a hit.

strength

+8

dexterity

+7

constitution

+8

wisdom

+5

Necrotic

Fire