Defense
Armor Class
17 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points
150 (20d10+40 +2)
Speed
30 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Proficiencies & Senses
Saving Throws
dexterity, charisma
Skills
Arcana +2, Nature +2, History +2, Insight +1, Stealth +7, Medicine +1, Religion +2, Survival +1, Athletics +5, Deception +4, Acrobatics +3, Perception +3, Persuasion +4, Performance +4, Intimidation +8, Investigation +2, Sleight of hand +3
Senses
darkvision 120 ft.
blindsight 10 ft.
truesight 60 ft.
passive Perception 13
Characteristics
Damage Vulnerabilities
holy
Damage Resistances
fire, lightning, piercing, slashing
Damage Immunities
poison, psychic
Condition Immunities
charmed, frightened, poisoned
Languages
Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120 ft.
Traits
Aura of Despair
Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of Vorathax must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.
Magic Resistance
Vorathax has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack
Vorathax makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.
Claw
Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
Devour Spirit (Recharge 5-6)
Vorathax targets one incapacitated creature within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take 36 (8d8) necrotic damage. Vorathax regains hit points equal to the damage dealt.
Reactions
Hellish Rebuke (Recharges after taking damage)
When Vorathax is damaged by a creature within 60 feet, it can force that creature to make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10) fire damage.
Combat Behavior
Tactics
• Ambush unsuspecting victims using shadowy magic and illusions.
• Prioritize incapacitated foes for soul-draining attacks.
• Use flight to escape when outnumbered or heavily damaged.
Combat Style
Vorathax prefers hit-and-run tactics, using its speed and magic to keep enemies off balance.
Morale
Vorathax will fight until it is severely weakened and then attempt to retreat using its speed and flight.
Monster Description
Vorathax the Devourer is a terrifying demon known for its fearsome presence and insatiable hunger for souls. This large fiend resembles a grotesque amalgamation of various beasts, with elongated limbs, dark scaly skin, and a maw filled with sharp, jagged teeth. Its eyes shine with a hellish glow, reflecting its predatory nature. Vorathax is often found lurking in the shadows of forbidden places, where the air is thick with despair and fear, drawing strength from the suffering of the living.
Monster behavior
Vorathax employs tactics that strike terror into its enemies. It uses its Aura of Despair to instill fear, preferring to toy with its prey before striking hard with its powerful bite and claw attacks. Vorathax is relentless and will hunt down those who dare to challenge it. When faced with adversity, it often uses its Devour Spirit attack to regain strength by draining the life force of the incapacitated. This monstrous demon is cunning and aware, often setting traps using magical illusions to ensnare unwary challengers.
Ecology
In the ecosystem of the Abyss, Vorathax serves as both predator and parasite. It consumes not only the souls of mortals but also other demons, helping to maintain the balance of power in its realm. By devouring weaker fiends, it exhibits a level of dominance over them, further advancing its own standing within the chaotic hierarchy of demonic forces. The remnants of its victims often feed the hungry earth, creating avenues for foul creatures to emerge.
History
Vorathax the Devourer was born in the darkest pits of the Abyss, where the screams of the damned resonate eternally. Legends suggest that it once served as a lesser demon under a powerful demon lord but gradually overshadowed its master’s authority through cunning and brute force. This rise to power caused significant chaos in the demon ranks, resulting in a pivotal shift in the balance of power within their domain. Today, Vorathax is feared across realms as it seeks to expand its influence among the living and the damned, often spilling over into mortal realms through ancient curses and dark rituals.
