Elder Theron

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Elder Theron

Medium humanoid (human), Neutral Evil

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 40 (9d6 + 9)
Speed 30 ft.

STR 11 (0) DEX 13 (1) CON 14 (2) INT 18 (4) WIS 15 (2) CHA 13 (1)

Saving Throws Con +5, Int +7
Skills Arcana +7, History +7, Insight +6, Medicine +6
Damage Vulnerabilities —
Damage Resistances —
Damage Immunities —
Condition Immunities —
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Ancient Tongues
Challenge 13 (10,000)

- - Spellcasting.*** Elder Theron is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). He knows the following sorcerer spells:

Cantrips (at will): *fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation* 1st level (4 slots): *detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield* 2nd level (3 slots): *invisibility, misty step* 3rd level (3 slots): *counterspell, fireball* 4th level (1 slot): *polymorph*

- - Aura of Despair.*** When a creature hostile to Theron starts its turn within 30 feet of him, it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature's speed is halved until the start of its next turn.

- - Warforged Creation.*** Elder Theron has the ability to create warforged. Over the course of 10 days, he can create a single Warforged Soldier in his lair by expending 500 gold pieces worth of raw materials. This ability can be used once per month.

Actions

- - Dagger.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

- - Mind Twist.*** Elder Theron targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 14 (3d6 + 4) psychic damage and become incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Roleplaying Notes

Theron is a reclusive sage who roams the land, searching for ancient lore and lost knowledge. He speaks in riddles and cryptic phrases, often pausing for long periods of silence, creating an air of detached wisdom and sorrow. His detachment is a form of self-preservation due to his indentured status, a bond tied to ancient lore and the fate of Oakhaven. Theron is a powerful ally, but his cryptic nature makes him difficult to understand. His knowledge of ancient prophecies may be the key to breaking the servitude that binds the village. He carries a worn grimoire, a staff of twisted wood, and a collection of rare herbs and crystals. He also has a hidden key to a secret library.

Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Elder Theron can take one of the following lair actions; he can’t use the same lair action two rounds in a row:

**Gate in Warforged.** Elder Theron magically summons a Warforged Soldier to an unoccupied space he can see within his lair. The soldier acts immediately on its own turn, then returns to its home plane after 1 minute.
**Warp Reality.** Elder Theron twists the reality within his lair. A creature he can see within 60 feet must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage and can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.