Lore Hunter

When a wizard dies with a mystery unsolved or a pursuit of a spell unfinished they become a Lore Hunter, a spirit who is constantly seeking new knowledge. Sometimes wizards will summon them as guards for their libraries or to collaborate on their studies.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They are humanoid but wrapped completely in robes. On the robes appears to be writing in several different languages. These robes appear to have been crafted from scrolls and pages of books.
Their hoods are pulled low but when it is removed it reveals a face covered in eyes but no mouth.

Growth Rate & Stages

They are immortal and do not age or grow.

Ecology and Habitats

Spirit Realm

Scientific Name

Spirit

Lore Hunter

Medium spirit, neutral

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 40 (9d8)

Speed 30ft

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STR

9 -1

DEX

14 +2

CON

11 0

INT

17 +3

WIS

12 +1

CHA

11 0

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Saving Throws Int +6 Wis +4

Skills Arcana +6, History +6

Senses Passive Perception 11

Languages Common, Spirital, any two languages

Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)

The Lore Hunter is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (Spell Save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks)

Four Times a Day

Comprehend Languages, Charm Person, Alarm, Unseen Servant

At will: True Strike, Mage Hand, Friends, Minor Illusion

1/day: Dominate Person

3/day: Energy Chain, Phantasmal Killer Mind’s Healing, Tongues, Counterspell Aid, Invisibility

Read Thoughts: The Lore Hunter magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, or 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the Lore Hunter can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the Lore Hunter’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the Lore Hunter has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

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Actions

Dagger. Melee or ranged weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) piercing damage.

“The Creature wears long robes which seem to be crafted from the pages of a book. Looking at their eyes you can see an intense hunger behind them.”

When a wizard dies with a mystery unsolved or a pursuit of a spell unfinished they become a Lore Hunter, a spirit who is constantly seeking new knowledge. Sometimes wizards will summon them as guards for their libraries or to collaborate on their studies.