Nightblade Abomination

A creature shrouded in the whispers of nightmares, a sinister blend of horror and metal.The air around it is heavy, charged with a palpable sense of dread and despair.

Its presence alone is enough to silence the natural sounds of its surroundings, as if even the wind itself is holding its breath.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Nightblade's frame is gaunt yet intimidating, cloaked in tattered shadows thatseem to absorb light. It's right arm, which morphs into a grotesque, oversized blade, gleaming with an unnatural, icy glow. This blade, serrated and oozing with a dark, viscous liquid, seems to hum with malevolence, capable of slicing through the air and matter with eerie silence.

Behaviour

The Nightblade Abomination moves with a disconcerting grace, each step deliberate, leaving behind a faint, chilling mist.

When it strikes, its blade-arm cuts not just through flesh but through the very fabric of reality, leaving wounds that are felt deeper than the physical, haunting its victims long after the encounter.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The Nightblade's eyes, if they can be called that, aredeep, empty voids that pierce through the bravest of souls, leaving a trail of ice in one's spine.

Average Height

Stands taller than the average human

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The skin of this creature is a patchwork of scars and stitches, telling tales of countless battles and unspeakable horros.

Nightblade Abomination CR: 12

Large large aberration, chaotic evil

Armor Class: 17 (Natural Armor)

Hit Points: 210hp (20d10+80) 20d10+80

Speed: 30 30 ft. , fly: 0 30 ft.

STR

20 +5

DEX

16 +3

CON

18 +4

INT

10 +0

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Saving Throws: Strength +9, Constitution +8

Skills:

Perception +5

Stealth +7

Damage Vulnerabilities: Radiant

Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic, Bludgening, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities: Frightened, Charmed

Senses:

Darkvision: 120 ft

Passive Perception: 15

Languages: Deep Speech, Telepathic within 60ft.

Challenge Rating: 12 ( 8,400 XP)

Blade Arm

The Nightblad's arm is a massive, serrated weapon. It is considered a magical weapon forthe purposes of overcoming resistances. It deals an additional 2d8 necrotic damage on a hit.

Aura of Despair

Creatures within 20 feet of the Nightblade must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw atthe start of their next turn. Creatures that succeed are immune to this effect for 24 hours.

Reality Ripper (Recharge 5-6)

As an action, The Nightblade slashes the air, creating a tear in reality. Each creature in a 20-foot cone must succeed a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, Taking 6d10 6d10 slashing damage and 4d10 4d10 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Creatures whofail the save are also knocked prone.

Actions

Multiattack

The Nightblade makes two melee attacks with its blade arm.

Blade Slash

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit 1d20+9 , Reach 10ft., One target.

Hit: 21 (3d10+50 3d10+5 slashing damage, plus 9 (2d8) 2d8 necrotic damage.

Dark Pulse (Recharge 6)

The Nightblade releases a burst of dark energy in a 30-foot radius. All creatures in the area must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 5d8 5d8 necrotic damage and be blinded until the end of their next turn.

Legendary Actions

The Nightblade can take 2 Legendary Actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Nightblade regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Blade Swipe (Costs 1 Action)

The Nightblade makes a single blade slash attack.

Shadow Step (Costs 1 Action)

The Nightblade Teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Unnerving Glare (Costs 2 Actions)

The Nightblade targets one creature it can see within 30 feet. The Target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed until the end ofthe Nightblade's next turn.

The Nightblade Abomination is a nightmare brought to life, a fusion of flesh and otherworldly metal. Its blade arm hums with unearthly power, and its mere presence inspires terror. Facing it is a test of courage, skill, and willpower, as it thrives in sowing despair and chaos.