Monster Trove for Seasoned Adventurers
Mourning Duchess
Medium
About
A pale noblewoman in funeral lace whose grief curdled into a court ritual she forces on the living. She receives intruders as guests, expecting bows and condolences, her sorrow settling over the room like a hand that stays your blade. Mock her or speak the truth of how she died, and the lace tightens, the cold deepens, and the audience is over.
Stats
HP
159
AC
16
DR
1
Attacks
2
Attack:
2d8+4
Save Rolls
Quick
2
Tough
3
Mind
1
Default Save TN (based on HP): 9
Traits
Alignment:
Orderly Vile (Tyrant)
Intelligence:
High (13-14)
Magic Resistance:
+2 to saves vs. charm, fear, poison, and disease
Special Attack
Grief Touch: cold/psychic, melee, +5 to hit, 2d8+4. Court of Tears: 30-ft aura, save Wis Mind or unable to attack her until damaged/shaken, cooldown 3 rounds.
Special Defense
Noble Curse: while addressed with titles and courtesies, she gains +1 AC/Mind save. Mockery or truth about her death strips this for 1 round. Senses: Night Vision (60 ft).