Orbus

The orbus is either a genetically bred or a stunted and immature form of the standard beholder. It is only found in space aboard the tyrant ships of the beholder nations. It is chalk-white and lacks functioning smaller eyes. The central eye is huge and vulnerable, occupying most of the upper body above a small, toothless mouth. This eye has the normal anti-magic properties but is milky white.
Despite their vulnerability, the orbi are the means by which the beholders travel through space. It is they that can funnel the magical energies of the other beholders into motive force – they are living spelljammer helms. There are 1-5 of them aboard any tyrant ship, and they are located closest to the hive mother, at the deepest point of the shell.
The orbi have their hit points distributed as common beholders: one-third for the central eye and two-thirds for the body. However, when attacking an orbus, 50% of the hits will strike the central eye, the remainder hitting the body.

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General Information

Homelands
Far Realms
Underdark
Languages
Beholder, Undercommon, Deep Speech
Favored Terrain
Any space, underdadrk

Appearance

Average Hieght
4 ft (1.2 m)
Average Weight
1,500 lb (680.4 kg)
Eye Color(s)
Varied, often unique for each eye-stock
Distinctions
Eye rays
Flight

History

Genetic Ancestors
Beholder
Notable Orbi

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Beholder

Geographic Distribution

• Almega Sector

Orbus CR: 1/8

Medium aberration, neutral

Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 22 ( 4d8+4 )

Speed: , can hover

STR

17 +3

DEX

13 +1

CON

12 +1

INT

3 -4

WIS

13 +1

CHA

13 +1

Saving Throws: Wis +3

Skills: Perception +3

Condition Immunities: prone

Senses: passive Perception 13

Challenge Rating: 1/8

Antimagic Cone. The orbus’ central eye creates an area of antimagic, as in the antimagic field spell, in a 150-foot cone. At the start of each of its turns, the orbus decides which way the cone faces and whether the cone is active.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 ( 1d6+1 ) piercing damage.