Gorthok the Thunder Boar

Gorthok is a primal nature spirit that takes the form of a giant boar with lightning that dances along its tusks. Gorthok serves the will of Talos, god of storms, and can be summoned during stormy weather to do the bidding of Talos’s evil followers. Like its patron deity, Gorthok revels in destruction.

Gorthok the Thunder Boar CR: 6 (2,300 XP)

Large monstrosity, chaotic evil

Armor Class: 15

Hit Points: 73 (7d12 + 28)

Speed: 50 ft

STR

20 +5

DEX

11 +0

CON

19 +4

INT

6 -2

WIS

10 +0

CHA

14 +2

Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: Lightning, Thunder

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 10

Languages: None

Challenge Rating: 6 (2,300 XP)

Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If Gorthok takes 27 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Multiattack. Gorthok makes two melee attacks: one with its lightning tusks and one with its thunder hooves.
Lightning Tusks. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 feet, one target. Hit: 2d6 + 5 slashing damage plus 2d6 lightning damage.
Thunder Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 feet, one target. Hit: 2d6 + 5 bludgeoning damage plus 2d6 thunder damage.
Lightning Bolt (Recharge 6). Gorthok shoots a bolt of lightning at one creature it can see within 120 feet of it. The target must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Alignment

Chaotic Evil

Current Location

Circle of Thunder

Species

Boar

Gender

Male

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