Red Reaper 2

Born from the fractured covenant between a dying mortal and an ancient entity dwelling in the crimson depths of forgotten tombs, the Red Reaper exists as a vessel of terrible purpose—neither fully alive nor truly dead, but suspended in the threshold between worlds. The entity known as Alucard, a god of blood and shadow whose name is whispered only in the darkest corners of forbidden temples, selected this being as an instrument of divine will, binding its essence to the currents of darkness that flow through all living things. Where the Red Reaper walks, shadows lengthen unnaturally, bending to its silent commands as if they were living extensions of its will, while crimson energy crackles through the air like the lifeblood of reality itself being torn asunder. Those who have glimpsed its form speak of an absence rather than a presence—a hollow silhouette that seems to drink in light itself, leaving only an impression of something that should not exist in the waking world. Some believe it was once human, cursed to serve as a puppet dancing on invisible strings, while others insist it was always a construct, a masterwork of divine malice given grotesque form. The Red Reaper carries out its master's inscrutable designs across the mortal realm, harvesting shadows and blood with methodical precision, forever bound to the will of the god who wove it into existence.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Shadow Grasp

Make a melee spell attack against a target within 30 ft. on a hit, deal 3d8 necrotic damage and restrain the target until the end of its next turn.

Crimson Surge

Unleash a wave of blood-red energy in a 15 ft. cone. Each creature must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d10 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Eclipse Step

Teleport up to 60 ft. to an unoccupied space in dim light or darkness. After teleporting, the Red Reaper becomes invisible until the start of its next turn.

Harvest Shadows

As an action, regain hit points equal to half the total necrotic damage dealt in the last turn. This ability can only be used once per turn.

Blood Puppet

Target a creature within 30 ft. to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the target is charmed for 1 minute and must use its action to attack a creature of the Red Reaper's choice.

Shadow Manipulation

Can control shadows within a 60-foot radius.

strength

5

dexterity

8

constitution

9

wisdom

7

Necrotic

Poison