Emerald Order Cult Leader

Medium Humanoid (any race), lawful neutral or evil

Armor Class 14 (breastplate)

Hit Points 117 (18d8+36)

Speed walk +30

Challenge 8

STR
10
+0
DEX
10
+0
CON
14
+2
INT
15
+2
WIS
20
+5
CHA
15
+2

Saving Throws cha +5, int +5, wis +8

Skills arcana +5, history +5, religion +5, deception +5

Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Languages any three languages

Special Abilities

Key of Prophecy. The Emerald Order cult leader can always act in a surprise round, but if he fails to notice a foe, he is still considered surprised until he takes an action. He receives a +3 bonus on initiative checks.

Innate Spellcasting. the Emerald Order cult leader's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 2/day each: detect thoughts, dimension door, haste, slow 1/day each: suggestion, teleport

Spellcasting. the Emerald Order cult leader is a 10th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). The cult leader has the following cleric spells prepared: cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, identify, guiding bolt 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, silence, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, mass healing word, spirit guardians 4th level (3 slots): banishment, death ward, guardian of faith 5th level (2 slots): flame strike

Actions

Multiattack. The Emerald Order cult leader makes one melee attack and casts a cantrip.

Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Esoteric Vengeance. As a reaction when struck by a melee attack, the emerald order cult leader can expend a spell slot to do 10 (3d6) necrotic damage to the attacker. If the emerald order cult leader expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each level above 1st.

Source: Tome of Beasts · OGL/Open