Plague-Masked Chanter

medium humanoid, lawful evil

D&D 5.5 / SRD 5.2

Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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STR
10
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
11
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)

Defense

Armor Class
13 (leather and mask)
Hit Points
45 (7d8+14 +2)
Speed
30 ft.

Treasure & Loot Common

No significant treasure

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws Wisdom, Charisma
Skills
Religion +2, Deception +5
Senses
passive Perception 12

Characteristics

Damage Vulnerabilities
—
Damage Resistances
poison
Damage Immunities
—
Condition Immunities
poisoned
Languages Common, Choir Cant

Traits and Actions

Chant of the Gnawing Choir

Trait
Poison Damage Custom
While conscious and not incapacitated, each friendly creature within 30 ft. that can hear the chanter deals an extra 2 (1d4) poison damage once per turn on a weapon attack.

Plague Aura

Trait
Poisoned Condition Custom
A creature starting its turn within 10 ft. must succeed on DC 12 Constitution save or be Poisoned until end of next turn.

Multiattack

Action
The chanter makes two Bone Crook attacks.

Bone Crook

Action
Weapon Attack Custom
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) bludgeoning plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Choking Hymn

Action
Cone Area Custom
Recharge 5-6. 15-ft cone. DC 13 Con save: 14 (4d6) poison damage on fail, half on success. Failing target is Poisoned for 1 min (repeat save at end of turn).

Beckon the Swarm

Bonus Action
Reaction Movement Custom
One rat swarm within 60 ft. that hears the chanter moves up to half speed as a reaction.

Running the encounter

Combat Behavior

Combat Style

Controller/Support Buffer. Stays behind frontline minions. Uses Choking Hymn to debuff key targets while aura suppresses healing effectiveness. Flees below 15 HP to summon reinforcements.

Appearance & presence

Monster Description

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