Mist Horror

An apex predator of the deep Ethereal that disperses into ambient silver mist until it is the mist, then coalesces instantly to strike. You hear nothing before the tendrils.

Found in The Open Ethereal

MIST HORROR

HP: 115
AC: 14
DR: 2
Save Roll: Quick +3, Tough +3, Mind -2
Alignment: Wild Reaver
Intelligence: 5 - Below Average
Magic Resistance: Resistant to fire and lightning.
Number of Attacks: 3
Attack: d20+5 vs AC, 1d8+3 cold/piercing per tendril
Size: Large
Special Defense: Mist Form: in the Ethereal, can disperse into mist for 1 round (untargetable). Cannot attack while dispersed. Cooldown: 2 rounds.
Special Attack: Engulf: if all three attacks hit the same target in one round. CON Tough save (TN 13) or grappled and takes 2d8 cold damage at start of each turn. Cannot cast spells with verbal components while engulfed.

Behavior

Disperses into ambient mist, then coalesces to strike. Will not pursue prey into the Material realm.

DN Note

Announce the Horror's dispersal without telling players where it went. One moment it's there. The next the mist settles back into stillness.