So, when I found out this new Ghosts of Saltmarsh adventure didn’t have an Aboleth in it I thought why not make a separate mini-adventure with one in it? There were also some aspects from the lair itself I wanted to fully explode which I will explain as I mention them. Even though they don’t truly die when left with 0 hp I wouldn’t consider this one a creature that would fight to the death. When that moment does come, players out of the water will be at a disadvantage against their enslaved companions. However, they are highly situational enemies as most adventures occur in land. Most player characters do have darkvision. The ancient obelisk-shaped city of Xxiphu plummeted to the world and settled deep in the earth's crust, below what was later the Sea of Fallen Stars. Tendrils and a few shorter tentacles dangled from the bottom of the head.

Four blue-black slime-secreting orifices lined the bottom of their bodies. D&D combines most of the things I love into one: acting, improvising, using your imagination, games in general, game design, "programming" sessions, creating a believable and story rich narrative, and much more! I have copies of ToA, CoS, and SKT, but I haven't read them closely because I wasn't writing adventure reviews when those came out. Challenge 10 (5,900 XP). [8] Aboleth blood was green and thick, oozing like sap. The aboleth regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. These tieflings have the following additional features. The aboleth makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. The aboleth makes three tentacle attacks. When they consume other creatures, aboleths add the knowledge and experiences of their prey to their eternal memories. Make the player roll the Wisdom Save. Speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft. December 26, 2018 Characters Character Creation, Characters, D&D, DnD, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons&Dragons, race, Races, Rules, Tiefling Draconick. Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 20 The ancient aboleths of Xxiphu formed an organization called the Abolethic Sovereignty. A balor tielfing draws upon the power of balors, the whip-lashing fiends that lead the army of chaotic and destructive force of demons.

As a tiefling, you gain the following traits from the standard tielfing race of the SRD: Additionally, the following traits are modified from the SRD: This variant introduces new subraces for the tieflings. On a failure, the creature is diseased for 1d4 hours. Aboleths (pronounced: /ˈæboʊlɛθ/ ÆB-o-leth[7]  listen) were a race of malevolent, eel-like aberrations with potent psionic abilities. Why would I go all the way creating an extra ability when the Aboleth could perfectly wait for them to start a fully underwater combat? Also, the aboleth probably has cages and/or restraints to leave its minions in if/when it must leave the lair.

The thought process behind this room is for the Aboleth to be able to traverse from one side of the room to another by swimming through underwater tunnels. Aboleths are creatures that were in many ways inspired by the Cthulu Mythos from HP Lovecraft. Updated Dynamic Lighting now does as much and even more than our legacy system!

The aboleth can breathe air and water. Before you go on, why not see some of the other articles I wrote with the Ghosts of Saltmarsh and the Seas of Vodari supplements in mind? Few creatures can conceive of the extent of an aboleth's plan.

[10], Aboleths breathed through a thick gray mucus-like substance, which covered their body and which they exuded from four pulsating organs along their body as they moved. Languages Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft.
Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Aboleths enjoyed spending time lost in particularly fine memories of their ancestors, and if they had nothing better to do, they might relive entire portions of their forebears' lives. Mucous Cloud: While Underwater, the aboleth is surrounded by transformative mucus. As the Aboleth can mind-control player characters I can’t recommend enough using this ability on those you can trust will not ruin the experience. Psychic Drain (Costs 2 Actions). Feral Tiefling. The aboleth can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. An aboleth in Menzoberranzan attacking with its tentacles. If the PCs decide to submerge into the water tunnels to fight it we will need to make use of an extra ability I decided to add to the Aboleth. No matter what you choose, max up their hit points so it can resist a few rounds.

Aboleths did, however, have a certain respect that sometimes approached reverence for the powerful beings known as elder evils. Aboleths, surprisingly, are strong as well as intelligent. [9], Aboleth underbellies were often orange-pink, while their topsides were typically sea-green.

Tieflings were known for their cunning and personal allure, which made them excellent deceivers as well as inspiring leaders when prejudices were laid aside. Consequently, they should only target characters with low wisdom or potential damage dealers, preferably ranged characters. Wait for some PC to go chase the Aboleth.

On a failure, the creature is diseased for 1d4 hours. Would you rather have me turn this encounter into an entire fully-fledged one-shot? I can think of any number of gods from Umberlee to Poseidon who'd be more than happy to get an Aboleth out of their oceans. Aboleths dwell in watery environments, including ocean abysses, deep lakes, and the Elemental Plane of Water.

I wanted to make use of the tentacles’ reach. An aboleth uses this knowledge to gain a creature's loyalty, promising to fulfill such wants in exchange for obedience. When the creature is outside a body of water, it takes 6 (1d12) acid damage every 10 minutes unless moisture is applied to the skin before 10 minutes have passed. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the aboleth until the aboleth dies or until it is on a different plane of existence from the target. The skin of the victim was transformed into a membrane that allowed it to breathe in water, and changed the creature's consciousness to that of a mindless servant.

We use Cookies to help personalize and improve Roll20. In these domains and the lands that adjoin them, aboleths are like gods, demanding worship and obedience from their subjects. Creatures with a 10 challenge rating (5e), Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations, https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Aboleth?oldid=575771. They were not concerned with an afterlife since their perspective on death was to consider it a failure and they intended to live forever. While they acknowledged the presence and power of gods, they had memories of a time long before any modern gods were worshiped and recalled such gods' birth and often demises within their own lifetimes. A creature that touches the aboleth or that hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. Make one big enemy appear, such as a Troll modified in a way for it to look aquatic in nature or maybe a sea hag. Improvising and Adjusting to Character Decisions, Storm Edge Campaign Setting 16: Gods of Eight Isles ‐ Part 2, How to: Time traveling in RPGs - Do Over: The Reset.


Multiattack. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft. one target. If they fail, then pass a note or send a phone message saying they are now enslaved by the Aboleth but must remain behaving normally until told otherwise.

After 1 minute, the diseased creature's skin becomes translucent and slimy, the creature can't regain hit points unless it is underwater, and the disease can be removed only by heal or another disease-­‐curing spell of 6th level or higher. [9] If robbed of the ability to exude this slime, an aboleth would suffocate in water or on land alike.

This is a Tiefling with its +2 Charisma increase changed to a +2 Dexterity increase, keeping the +1 Intelligence increase.

Mucous Cloud. As I said before, Aboleths are super intelligent beings and can understand their targets by only seeing them. These tieflings have the following additional features. Holders of many terrible secrets thanks to their unique genetic memory, aboleths were born fully aware and with all the memories of their ancestors, making even the youngest aboleth a frighteningly deadly predator.

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