CR 5 – Aberration – Inciter of Discord

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name:** Inciter of Discord

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Aberration, Chaotic Neutral

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 75, Speed 30 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 12 (+1),

Dexterity 14 (+2),

Constitution 16 (+3),

Intelligence 18 (+4),

Wisdom 15 (+2),

Charisma 20 (+5)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Wisdom +6, Charisma +9; Skills: Deception +9, Persuasion +9, Insight +6

Damage Resistances: Psychic; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 14

**Languages:** Telepathy 120 ft., understands all languages it hears

**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5

**Special Abilities:**

– **Whispering Influence:** As a bonus action, the Inciter can target one creature within 60 feet, forcing it to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 16). On a failure, the creature is charmed and must use its action to move as close to the Inciter as possible on its next turn.

– **Echo of Agitation:** Whenever the Inciter takes damage, it can unleash a wave of psychic energy. All creatures within 10 feet must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 16) or take 2d8 psychic damage and become frightened until the end of their next turn.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Inciter makes two attacks: one with its Mind Lash and one with its Persuasive Charm.

– **Mind Lash:** +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 3d10 psychic damage and the target must make a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll.

– **Persuasive Charm:** Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4d8 psychic damage and the target is incapacitated until the start of its next turn.

**Area Ability:**

– **Call to Chaos (Recharge 5-6):** The Inciter creates an area of chaotic energy in a 20-foot radius centered on itself. Creatures in that area must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 16) or be confused for 1 minute. A confused creature can't take reactions and must roll a d10 at the start of its turn to determine its behavior.

**Description:** The Inciter of Discord is a nightmarish figure draped in shifting shadows, with eyes that glimmer with an unsettling allure. It thrives on the chaos of conflict, manipulating emotions and thoughts to incite discord among allies. Born from the chaotic energies of a realm torn by strife, its presence leaves a trail of confusion and fear. Tactical and cunning, the Inciter uses its abilities to turn companions against each other, relishing the ensuing chaos and disruption. In battle, it prefers to stay at a distance, using its psychic powers to control the field while maintaining an air of twisted charisma.