Jorygarde

Born from the fevered dreams of a mad alchemist who sought to create the perfect warrior, Jorygarde emerged as something far more terrible—a writhing collective consciousness housed within a gelatinous mass that defies singular classification. Centuries ago, the alchemist's final experiment fused dozens of tortured souls with an ever-mutating slime, creating an entity that experienced only primal rage and an insatiable hunger to propagate itself. Driven by chaotic impulses and a twisted desire to "liberate" others from the burden of individuality, Jorygarde infiltrated the marble halls of an ancient temple, each tendril and pseudopod a weapon of infectious conversion. Those who touch its translucent form or inhale its spore-laden mist undergo a horrific metamorphosis, their bodies and wills subsumed into the greater hive while their consciousness lingers as a screaming ghost within the collective. Jorygarde possesses no gender, no fixed form, and no loyalty beyond the visceral need to grow and consume, treating the temple as both sanctuary and breeding ground for its expanding dominion. The creature's barbarian nature manifests not through tactical thought but through explosive, unpredictable violence—a manifestation of the countless conflicting desires trapped within its gelatinous prison. Some whisper that deep within Jorygarde's amorphous core, the original alchemist still screams, forever raging at the monster they became.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

3, modifier -4

Wisdom

10, modifier +0

Charisma

1, modifier -5

Slime Tendril Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 bludgeoning damage and the target must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be grappled.

Infectious Burst

Jorygarde releases a wave of spores in a 30 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 6d6 poison damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Corrupting Embrace

Jorygarde envelops a creature it has grappled. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or take 4d10 necrotic damage and become paralyzed until the end of its next turn.

Explosive Growth

As a bonus action, Jorygarde can split into two smaller versions of itself, each with half its hit points. Each smaller version can act independently on its next turn.

Infectious Touch

Any creature that touches Jorygarde must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or become infected, taking 3d8 necrotic damage and gaining the poisoned condition for 1 minute.

Hive Mind

Jorygarde can communicate telepathically with any creature it has infected, sharing thoughts and strategies.

strength

+9

dexterity

+6

constitution

+9

intelligence

-4

wisdom

+0

charisma

-5

Poison

Psychic