Tagus the Plague of the Plains

Tagus is a giant centaur that hunts the Meydian plains. He appears during heavy fogs, ambushing travelers and convoys. Only a few people have managed to survive an encounter with him, yet these poor souls all returned in a state of madness, too panicked to relive much of their experience, soo information about Tagus' abilities is scares. He has grown to become such a problem that none except a handful of brave or foolish locals still dare to venture onto the plains. Because of this, a reward has been offered by the empire for any man that is able to take the creature down.
Tagus’ lower body is covered in black fur, which matches the color of his long hair. The skin of his upper body is light brown and covered in scars. He is about twice as big as usual centaurs and physically far stronger. A cloth is wrapped around his face, covering one of his eyes. His other eye gives off a red glow. He wields a spear and wears pieces of leather armor on his upper body. A greatsword is strapped around his side and a longbow on his back.
His behavior is frantic, acting as if he is constantly enraged. Tagus will attack any creature, not stopping until everything is dead. He does not care about the creatures he slaughters, even if these are centaurs as well. He cannot be reasoned with, however, it is possible to frighten him.
Tagus has a Twig Flute of Companionship tugged away in a pouch hanging around his waste. And wears a rare helmet that increases intimidation by +1, persuasion by -2, and perception by -1.

Traits

• Longbow master: Tagus does not have disadvantage when using its longbow closer than its minimum range. The maximum range of the longbow is extended by 1.5 times. Can use a bonus action to equip or holster a bow.
• Charge: If Tagus moves at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a greatsword attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 3d6 bludgeoning damage.
• Multiattack: Tagus makes three attacks: one of its choose and then one with its hooves and one with its greatsword or two with its longbow.
• Powerful Strike: Tagus may sacrifice one of its multi-attacks to make an extra powerful blow. Upon hitting, the target must succeed on a DC16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone and take an additional 3d6 bludgeoning damage. On a successful safe the target does not fall prone and only takes half the additional damage.
• Tramble: When moving through a tile occupied by a prone creature, Tagus will trample it, dealing 2d6 bludgeoning damage.
• Limited Skills: Tagus can use the following limited skills:
  • Terror cry, once per combat
  • Explosive arrows, three times a day

Spellcasting

Tagus can cast spells using his Charisma as his spell modifier (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). Tagus can cast the following spells:

• Major Image; 1 time a day

Actions

• Greatsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) slashing damage.
• Hooves: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
• Longbow: Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 3) piercing damage.
• Terror Cry: Once per combat, Tagus lets out a terrifying scream that may cause madness to anyone within a range of 90 feet. Affected creatures must make a wisdom 12 saving throw, when failed they are affected by madness. Creatures with Charisma of 16 or higher will have an advantage on the saving throw. If possible, maddened creatures can make a wisdom 16 saving throw each turn to get rid of madness, each subsequent turn the saving throw will be reduced by 1.
• Explosive Arrows: Tagus imbues an arrow with potent fire magic. Before firing, a red glowing sphere of fire shapes around the tip of the arrow. When fired, the arrow will explode upon making contact, dealing 5d8 fire damage in a 15 feet radius of the impact and half that in an additional 10 feet radius. Creatures hit by the attack within the initial radius will be dazed for one turn. Creatures can make a dexterity 15 saving throw to take half damage and avoid being dazed.

Legendary Actions

• Hooves (2 actions)
• Move (1 action)
• Shockwave (3 actions): Tagus lets out a powerful cry, reverberating through the air as a shockwave. Every creature in a 60 feet area around Tagus must succeed on a DC14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The DC goes up to 16 if the creature is within 20 feet of Tagus and upon failing the check, the creature is knocked back by 5 feet.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	17 (+3)	18 (+4)	11 (+0)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)

Type: Large Monstrosity
Armor Class: 15
Hit Points: 220
Speed: 60 ft.
Proficiency: +4
Saving Throws: STR +9, DEX +7
Skills: Acrobatics +9, Athletics +7
Damage Resistance: Piercing, Slashing, and Bludgeoning from non-magical sources
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Sight 120 ft., Bloodsense 60 ft.
Languages: Common
Challenge: 10