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Defense
Armor Class
20 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points
500 (20d8 + 60 +5)
Treasure & Loot
Common
Coins
Gemstones
Onyx
(300 gp)
Black Pearl
(500 gp)
Proficiencies & Senses
Saving Throws
strength, constitution
Skills
Stealth +4, Athletics +8, Perception +8, Intimidation +8
Senses
darkvision 60 ft.
passive Perception 18
Characteristics
Damage Vulnerabilities
—Fire
Damage Immunities
—Poison
Condition Immunities
charmed, frightened
Languages
—
Traits
Abyssal Vision
The Parocloss can see through illusions and detect traps within 60 feet of it.
Parocloss Rebirth
If the Parocloss is below half its hit points and enemies escape, it will heal to full after 1 minute, relentlessly pursuing anyone who eluded it.
Actions
Stab
The Parocloss extends its tentacles to stab a creature, dealing 25 piercing damage that bypasses shields.
Life Drain
If a target is below 15 hit points, the Parocloss can extract their soul through tentacles, healing itself for 50 hit points.
Beam Shot
The Parocloss launches a beam of dark energy that explodes, dealing 150 force damage on impact in a 20-foot radius.
Combat Behavior
Tactics
• Pursue fleeing enemies relentlessly
• Use cover to hide before attacking
• Target weak or isolated opponents first
Combat Style
Aggressive ambusher, preferring to unleash devastating attacks and drain life from enemies.
Morale
The Parocloss never retreats unless all hope is truly lost, displaying unwavering determination even in dire situations.
Monster Description
The Parocloss is a dreaded creature from the darkest corners of nightmare realms. It is said to embody all the fears that dwell in the shadows, existing in a state of torment and confusion. When it is sighted, calamity often follows. This humanoid figure, entirely shrouded in a pitch-black aura, has tentacles for limbs, twisting and writhing as if alive. Legends claim that when it intrudes upon a realm, it seeks to drain every ounce of life, leaving nothing but despair in its wake. Whole towns have disappeared after a Parocloss encounter, leaving echoes of terror in the hearts of those who survived.
Monster behavior
The Parocloss is relentless in pursuit of its prey. It does not fear combat; instead, it thrives in chaos. Its tentacles can extend to great lengths, allowing for swift and precise strikes, making it a dangerous opponent. When cornered, it can use its abilities strategically, opting for Life Drain against weakened foes, thus replenishing its energy to continue the hunt. It is capable of devastating long-range attacks, employing its Beam Shot to clear paths through groups of attackers. Even when gravely injured, it shows no signs of retreat, motivated by an insatiable hunger for souls and retribution against those who manage to escape.
Ecology
In the ecosystem of nightmares, the Parocloss occupies the role of an apex predator. It thrives in areas where fear and darkness have taken root. It is rumored that it draws its power from the souls it claims, growing more potent with each victory. These creatures create ominous disturbances in the balance of life, as they not only prey on living beings but their very essence, contributing to a cycle of despair and suffering that echoes through the realms.
History
The origins of the Paroclos remain shrouded in tales woven in darkness. Some scholars believe they are corrupted beings that once served a great purpose in life but became twisted by overwhelming despair. Others think of them as ancient sentinels of suffering, protecting the secrets of dark and forbidden lore. Regardless of their true beginnings, Paroclosses are now heralds of doom, striking fear into the hearts of adventurers and innocent folk alike. They are often linked to ominous prophecies, as portents of shadow herald their coming.
