CR 5 – Celestial – Celestial Vowkeeper
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Celestial Vowkeeper
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Celestial, Lawful Good
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 14 (+2),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 20 (+5),
Charisma 16 (+3)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Wisdom +8, Charisma +6
Skills: Insight +8, Persuasion +6
Damage Resistances: Radiant;
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic;
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
**Languages:** Celestial, Common, telepathy 60 ft.
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Aura of Commitment:** Allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
– **Divine Presence (Recharge 5-6):** As an action, the Vowkeeper can emit a radiant aura in a 30-foot radius for 1 minute. Enemies must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the Vowkeeper for the duration, unable to attack it or its allies.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Celestial Vowkeeper makes two attacks: one with its Radiant Blade and one with its Celestial Rebuke.
– **Radiant Blade:** Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) radiant damage.
– **Celestial Rebuke:** Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) radiant damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.
**Description:** The Celestial Vowkeeper is a guardian of sacred oaths, often appearing during moments of great commitment, such as engagements or marriages. With a radiant presence and an aura that inspires loyalty, they are known to protect those embarking on new journeys together. Vowkeepers use their divine powers to deter threats and maintain peace, relying on their charm to defuse conflicts. In combat, they prefer to incapacitate foes with their abilities, allowing their allies to secure victory while embodying the ideals of devotion and unity.