# Circle of Phenex — August 2026 15 original 5e-style homebrew stat blocks, v0.2. Estimated CRs; not playtested or official D&D material. Mounted sculpts use one combined creature with one turn and one HP pool. ## Action timing reference On its turn, a creature has one action and can use one listed bonus action. Multiattack is one action; it does not also grant a recharge action. A creature has one reaction, regained at the start of its turn. For Recharge 5–6, roll a d6 at the start of each of its turns after use; the ability returns on a 5 or 6. A creature cannot use reactions or legendary actions while incapacitated. ## Bai Suzhen Bai Suzhen Large monstrosity Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 17 Hit Points 171 (18d10 + 72) Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 18 (+4) | DEX 18 (+4) | CON 18 (+4) | INT 16 (+3) | WIS 18 (+4) | CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws DEX +8, WIS +8, CHA +9 Damage Resistances cold Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 10; Proficiency Bonus +4 Traits River Veil. While in water, Bai Suzhen has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. She can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. Bai Suzhen makes two Serpent Lash attacks. Serpent Lash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 10 feet toward her. Drowning Mist (Recharge 5–6). A 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point within 90 feet fills with spectral water until the start of her next turn. Creatures of her choice in the sphere make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) cold damage on a failure or half on a success. The sphere is heavily obscured. Bonus Actions Slipstream. Bai Suzhen moves up to 20 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. She must begin or end this movement in water. Reactions Shed the Current. When a creature hits her with an attack, she reduces its damage by 10 and moves up to 10 feet. This movement can provoke opportunity attacks. Run it at the table Use water and mist to break sightlines. Pull one front-line opponent away from allies; leave a dry route so the party can reposition. Adventure hook A river shrine asks the party to recover a stolen pearl; Bai Suzhen mistakes their boat for the thieves. --- ## Black Tortoise Black Tortoise Huge celestial Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 20 Hit Points 250 (20d12 + 120) Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 24 (+7) | DEX 8 (-1) | CON 22 (+6) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 18 (+4) | CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws CON +10, WIS +8 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning from nonmagical attacks Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Celestial, understands Common Estimated Challenge 12; Proficiency Bonus +4 Traits Immovable Shell. The tortoise has advantage on checks and saving throws made to resist being knocked prone or moved against its will. Amphibious. The tortoise can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The tortoise makes one Bite and one Tail Sweep. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7) piercing damage. Tail Sweep. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving throw or fall prone. Winter Tide (Recharge 5–6). Each other creature in a 30-foot cone makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) cold damage on a failure or half on a success. On a failure, its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. Reactions Sheltering Shell. When a creature within 10 feet takes damage, the tortoise can reduce that damage by 15. Run it at the table Guard a narrow passage. Use Winter Tide on clustered attackers, but let fast characters outmaneuver its low land speed. Adventure hook The living bridge refuses to move until the buried shrine beneath its shell has been cleansed. --- ## Chīyóu Chīyóu Huge fiend Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 19 Hit Points 324 (24d12 + 168) Speed 40 ft. STR 26 (+8) | DEX 14 (+2) | CON 24 (+7) | INT 14 (+2) | WIS 18 (+4) | CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws STR +13, CON +12, WIS +9 Damage Resistances fire; bludgeoning, piercing and slashing from nonmagical attacks Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Infernal Estimated Challenge 16; Proficiency Bonus +5 Traits War-Mist. Chīyóu ignores lightly obscured conditions caused by smoke or mist. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Chīyóu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. Chīyóu makes three War Cleaver attacks. War Cleaver. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d10 + 8) slashing damage. Iron Tempest (Recharge 5–6). Each other creature within 20 feet makes a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 49 (14d6) slashing damage on a failure or half on a success. On a failure, a creature also falls prone. Bonus Actions Bloodward Advance. Chīyóu moves up to half his speed toward a creature he can see that is below its hit point maximum. This movement can provoke opportunity attacks. Legendary Actions The creature has 3 legendary actions, regained at the start of its turn. It can use one option at the end of another creature’s turn, only while not incapacitated. March (1 action). Chīyóu moves up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks. Cleave (2 actions). Chīyóu makes one War Cleaver attack. Run it at the table Telegraph Iron Tempest by having the cleaver scrape a bright circle in the ground. Use March to threaten ranged characters rather than finishing a fallen opponent. Adventure hook A battlefield relic has awakened its ancient champion; destroying three war banners ends his claim over the valley. --- ## Daolaogui Daolaogui Large undead Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 16 Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48) Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) | DEX 20 (+5) | CON 16 (+3) | INT 10 (+0) | WIS 16 (+3) | CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws DEX +8, WIS +6 Damage Resistances necrotic Immunities poison; poisoned condition Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages understands Common but cannot speak Estimated Challenge 8; Proficiency Bonus +3 Traits Grave Climber. Daolaogui climbs difficult surfaces, including ceilings, without making an ability check. Actions Multiattack. Daolaogui makes two Grave Talon attacks. Grave Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. Corpse Arrow (Recharge 5–6). One creature Daolaogui can see within 90 feet makes a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. It takes 35 (10d6) poison damage on a failure, or half on a success. On a failure, it is poisoned until the end of its next turn. Bonus Actions Skitter into Shadow. Daolaogui takes the Hide action while in dim light or darkness. Reactions Grave Recoil. After a creature misses Daolaogui with a melee attack, Daolaogui moves up to 15 feet without provoking opportunity attacks from that creature. Run it at the table Attack from columns and ceilings. Use light sources and open floor space as counterplay to the ambush. Adventure hook Gravekeepers hear claws above the tomb doors; Daolaogui carries the key to a sealed ancestor chamber. --- ## Gonggong Gonggong Huge elemental Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 18 Hit Points 275 (22d12 + 132) Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft. STR 24 (+7) | DEX 14 (+2) | CON 22 (+6) | INT 14 (+2) | WIS 20 (+5) | CHA 18 (+4) Saving Throws STR +12, CON +11, WIS +10 Damage Resistances acid Immunities cold Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Common, Primordial Estimated Challenge 14; Proficiency Bonus +5 Traits Amphibious. Gonggong can breathe air and water. Floodwalker. Nonmagical difficult terrain made of mud or water costs Gonggong no extra movement. Actions Multiattack. Gonggong makes two Flood Staff attacks. Flood Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet. Broken River (Recharge 5–6). A wave fills a line 60 feet long and 15 feet wide. Each creature in it makes a DC 19 Strength saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) bludgeoning damage on a failure or half on a success. On a failure, it is also pushed 20 feet and knocked prone. Bonus Actions Rising Water. A 15-foot square of ground within 60 feet becomes difficult terrain until the start of Gonggong’s next turn. Reactions Undertow. When a creature within 15 feet moves away from Gonggong, it must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving throw or its speed becomes 0 for the rest of that turn. Run it at the table Fight around raised platforms and channels. Broken River should change positions, not automatically sweep characters into lethal drops. Adventure hook The flood has a voice; Gonggong will withdraw if the party opens the ancient spillway before the city drowns. --- ## Jade Emperor and Azure Dragon Jade Emperor and Azure Dragon Gargantuan celestial (rider and mount) Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 20 Hit Points 420 (24d20 + 168) Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 26 (+8) | DEX 16 (+3) | CON 24 (+7) | INT 20 (+5) | WIS 22 (+6) | CHA 24 (+7) Saving Throws CON +13, WIS +12, CHA +13 Damage Resistances lightning, radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Celestial, Draconic Estimated Challenge 18; Proficiency Bonus +6 Traits United Sovereign. The emperor and dragon use one initiative, space, hit point pool and set of actions. They cannot be separately targeted or dismounted in this encounter. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the sovereign fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. The sovereign makes two Imperial Glaive attacks and one Dragon Bite. Imperial Glaive. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d10 + 8) slashing damage. Dragon Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d12 + 8) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) lightning damage. Decree of Thunder (Recharge 5–6). Each creature of the sovereign’s choice in a 60-foot cone makes a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (14d8) lightning damage on a failure or half on a success. Reactions Heavenly Intercession. When a creature within 30 feet takes damage, the sovereign can reduce that damage by 20. Legendary Actions The creature has 3 legendary actions, regained at the start of its turn. It can use one option at the end of another creature’s turn, only while not incapacitated. Royal Ascent (1 action). The sovereign moves up to half its flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks. Imperial Stroke (2 actions). The sovereign makes one Imperial Glaive attack. Run it at the table A trial of resolve, not necessarily a death match. Land between flights so melee characters can act; use a surrender condition such as breaking the three imperial seals. Adventure hook The court offers passage through heaven only to those who survive three rounds beneath the Azure Dragon. --- ## Moonfire Bow Moonfire Bow Large celestial (rider and mount) Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 17 Hit Points 119 (14d10 + 42) Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 16 (+3) | DEX 20 (+5) | CON 16 (+3) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 16 (+3) | CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws DEX +8, WIS +6 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 6; Proficiency Bonus +3 Traits Rider and Mount. The rider and celestial cat are one creature with one initiative, space, hit point pool and set of actions. The mount grants no additional turn; they cannot be separately targeted or dismounted in this encounter. Actions Multiattack. The rider makes two Moonfire Bow attacks, or one Moonfire Bow attack and one Mount Claw. Moonfire Bow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) radiant damage. Mount Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage. Bonus Actions Lunar Mark. Choose one creature the rider can see within 120 feet. Until the end of this turn, the rider ignores half cover when attacking that creature. Reactions Receding Moon. After an enemy ends its turn within 10 feet, the rider moves up to 15 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. Run it at the table Skirmish at range, but use cover and objectives to keep the archer within reach. The mount shares her actions. Adventure hook A moonlit hunt has mistaken the party’s guide for a fugitive. --- ## Nian Beast Nian Beast Huge monstrosity Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 16 Hit Points 207 (18d12 + 90) Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 22 (+6) | DEX 14 (+2) | CON 20 (+5) | INT 6 (-2) | WIS 14 (+2) | CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws STR +10, CON +9 Damage Resistances fire Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages understands Sylvan Estimated Challenge 9; Proficiency Bonus +4 Traits Thunder Startle. After taking thunder damage, Nian cannot take reactions until the start of its next turn. Actions Multiattack. Nian makes one Bite and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage. Festival Roar (Recharge 5–6). Each creature of Nian’s choice within 30 feet that can hear it makes a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or is frightened until the end of its next turn. A creature that succeeds is immune to this roar for 24 hours. Bonus Actions Bounding Pounce. Nian jumps up to 20 feet without using movement. If it lands within 5 feet of a creature, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or fall prone. This jump can provoke opportunity attacks. Run it at the table Give players bells, drums, or thunder magic as obvious ways to suppress reactions. Have Nian hunt food or flee loud celebrations rather than fight to the death. Adventure hook The village lantern procession must cross the beast’s rooftop hunting ground. --- ## Phenex Phenex Huge elemental Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 18 Hit Points 275 (22d12 + 132) Speed 20 ft., fly 90 ft. STR 22 (+6) | DEX 20 (+5) | CON 22 (+6) | INT 18 (+4) | WIS 20 (+5) | CHA 22 (+6) Saving Throws DEX +10, WIS +10, CHA +11 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities fire Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Common, Celestial, Ignan Estimated Challenge 15; Proficiency Bonus +5 Traits Ashen Rebirth (1/Day). When reduced to 0 hit points, Phenex becomes an ember in its space with AC 15 and 30 hit points, immune to fire and poison damage. It retains its initiative and saving throws, but cannot move or take actions, bonus actions, reactions or legendary actions. At the end of its next turn, if the ember has more than 0 hit points, Phenex reforms there with 80 hit points. If the ember reaches 0 hit points, Phenex dies and does not reform. Rebirth does not restore spent Legendary Resistance uses or automatically recharge its breath. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Phenex fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. Phenex makes two Solar Talon attacks. Solar Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) fire damage. Dawnfire Breath (Recharge 5–6). Each creature in a 45-foot cone makes a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) fire damage on a failure or half on a success. Unattended flammable objects in the cone ignite. Legendary Actions The creature has 3 legendary actions, regained at the start of its turn. It can use one option at the end of another creature’s turn, only while not incapacitated. Wingbeat (1 action). Phenex flies up to 30 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. Ember Dart (2 actions). One creature Phenex can see within 60 feet makes a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) fire damage on a failure or half on a success. Run it at the table Announce the ember form and its fragility when rebirth occurs. Provide stone cover against breath and reasons to choose mercy over destroying the ember. Adventure hook A stolen ember fuels a city’s furnace; Phenex arrives to reclaim its missing heart. --- ## Solar Halberd Solar Halberd Large celestial (rider and mount) Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 18 Hit Points 133 (14d10 + 56) Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 20 (+5) | DEX 16 (+3) | CON 18 (+4) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 16 (+3) | CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws DEX +6, WIS +6 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 6; Proficiency Bonus +3 Traits Rider and Mount. The rider and celestial cat are one creature with one initiative, space, hit point pool and set of actions. The mount grants no additional turn; they cannot be separately targeted or dismounted in this encounter. Actions Multiattack. The rider makes two Solar Halberd attacks. Solar Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) radiant damage. Sunwheel (Recharge 5–6). Each other creature within 10 feet makes a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) slashing damage on a failure or half on a success. Reactions Hold the Line. When a creature enters the rider’s 10-foot reach, she makes one Solar Halberd attack against it. On a hit, its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of that turn. Run it at the table Defend a chokepoint. After using Hold the Line, the rider cannot react again until the start of her next turn, giving a group a way to overwhelm the line. Adventure hook The halberd bearer bars a shrine road until a stolen standard is returned. --- ## Sun Lance Sun Lance Large celestial (rider and mount) Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 18 Hit Points 142 (15d10 + 60) Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 22 (+6) | DEX 16 (+3) | CON 18 (+4) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 16 (+3) | CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws DEX +6, WIS +6 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 7; Proficiency Bonus +3 Traits Rider and Mount. The rider and celestial cat are one creature with one initiative, space, hit point pool and set of actions. The mount grants no additional turn; they cannot be separately targeted or dismounted in this encounter. Actions Multiattack. The rider makes two Sun Lance attacks. Sun Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) piercing damage. Comet Charge (Recharge 5–6). Move up to 30 feet in a straight line, then make one Sun Lance attack. On a hit, it deals an extra 18 (4d8) radiant damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. This movement can provoke opportunity attacks. Bonus Actions Wheel Around. The rider takes the Disengage action. Run it at the table Use clear lanes for charges. Pillars, difficult terrain and readied actions should meaningfully interrupt the approach. Adventure hook The champion challenges anyone crossing the tournament bridge without a banner. --- ## Sunbreak Hammer Sunbreak Hammer Large celestial (rider and mount) Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 17 Hit Points 157 (15d10 + 75) Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 22 (+6) | DEX 12 (+1) | CON 20 (+5) | INT 10 (+0) | WIS 16 (+3) | CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws DEX +4, WIS +6 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 7; Proficiency Bonus +3 Traits Rider and Mount. The rider and celestial cat are one creature with one initiative, space, hit point pool and set of actions. The mount grants no additional turn; they cannot be separately targeted or dismounted in this encounter. Siege Hammer. The hammer deals double damage to objects and structures. Actions Multiattack. The rider makes two Sunbreak Hammer attacks. Sunbreak Hammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Dawnquake (Recharge 5–6). Each other creature on the ground within 15 feet makes a DC 17 Strength saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) bludgeoning damage on a failure or half on a success. A creature that fails is also knocked prone. Reactions Brace for Impact. When the rider takes bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damage, she reduces that damage by 10. Run it at the table Break obstacles rather than repeatedly knocking down one hero. Elevated terrain lets the party avoid Dawnquake. Adventure hook The hammer bearer is demolishing a cursed gate while spirits pour through its cracks. --- ## Sword and Shield Sword and Shield Large celestial (rider and mount) Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 20 Hit Points 123 (13d10 + 52) Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 18 (+4) | DEX 14 (+2) | CON 18 (+4) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 18 (+4) | CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws DEX +5, WIS +7 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 5; Proficiency Bonus +3 Traits Rider and Mount. The rider and celestial cat are one creature with one initiative, space, hit point pool and set of actions. The mount grants no additional turn; they cannot be separately targeted or dismounted in this encounter. Actions Multiattack. The rider makes two Dawnblade attacks. Dawnblade. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage. Shield Flash (Recharge 5–6). Each enemy within 10 feet that can see the rider makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure it takes 14 (4d6) radiant damage and is blinded until the end of its next turn. On a success it takes half damage and is not blinded. Bonus Actions Rallying Light (2/Day). One ally within 30 feet that can see the rider gains 10 temporary hit points. Reactions Sunward Guard. When a creature the rider can see attacks an ally within 5 feet of her, she imposes disadvantage on that attack roll. Use this reaction before the roll. Run it at the table Protect one ally or objective. Draw the shield bearer away to break her protective formation. Adventure hook The last defender of a burned sanctuary escorts survivors through an occupied pass. --- ## White Tiger White Tiger Huge celestial Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 18 Hit Points 230 (20d12 + 100) Speed 60 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 24 (+7) | DEX 20 (+5) | CON 20 (+5) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 18 (+4) | CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws DEX +9, WIS +8 Damage Resistances radiant Immunities none Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Celestial, understands Common Estimated Challenge 11; Proficiency Bonus +4 Traits Sure-Footed. The tiger has advantage on saving throws to avoid falling prone. Actions Multiattack. The tiger makes one Bite and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d12 + 7) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) slashing damage. West Wind Leap (Recharge 5–6). The tiger leaps to an unoccupied space it can see within 40 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. Each creature within 10 feet of its destination makes a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) slashing damage on a failure or half on a success. Reactions White Flash. When an attack from a creature the tiger can see misses it, the tiger moves up to 20 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. Run it at the table Threaten flanks and retreat to pillars. Mark leap destinations with wind before it acts, making spacing and cover meaningful. Adventure hook A celestial guardian stalks the caravan carrying a counterfeit royal seal. --- ## Wàn Shǒu Míng Guānyīn Wàn Shǒu Míng Guānyīn Huge undead Original 5e-style homebrew v0.2 — estimated CR; not playtested Armor Class 18 Hit Points 275 (22d12 + 132) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 20 (+5) | DEX 14 (+2) | CON 22 (+6) | INT 18 (+4) | WIS 22 (+6) | CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws CON +11, WIS +11, CHA +10 Damage Resistances necrotic Immunities poison; poisoned condition Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Celestial Estimated Challenge 13; Proficiency Bonus +5 Traits Many-Handed Vigil. This creature cannot be surprised while conscious. Actions Multiattack. The effigy makes three Mourning Palm attacks. Mourning Palm. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) necrotic damage. Thousand-Handed Lament (Recharge 5–6). Up to three creatures within 60 feet make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 27 (6d8) psychic damage and is restrained by spectral hands for up to 1 minute. On a success, it takes half damage and is not restrained. A restrained creature repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. The restraint also ends if the effigy dies. Bonus Actions Release the Grieving. The effigy ends the restraint on one creature affected by its Lament and regains 15 hit points. Reactions Interposing Hands. When hit by an attack it can see, before damage is applied, the effigy adds 3 to its AC against that attack, potentially causing it to miss. Run it at the table Use Lament to split attention, then release captives to sustain the effigy. Breaking the three memorial tablets can provide a noncombat resolution. Adventure hook Unspoken names gather into a haunted effigy; restoring the memorial register lets the restless spirits depart.