CR 6 – Type – Monstrosity – Gale Wrecker
Tier 2 play
**Gale Wrecker**
Medium Monstrosity, Chaotic Neutral
Core Stats: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.
Ability Scores:
Strength 16 (+3),
Dexterity 14 (+2),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 1 (-5)
Proficiencies: Saving Throws: Strength +6, Constitution +6; Skills: Athletics +6, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from non-magical attacks;
Damage Immunities: Poison;
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened.
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages: Understands Aquan but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 6
**Special Abilities:**
– **Storm Surge (Recharge 5-6):** The Gale Wrecker can manipulate the winds in a 30-foot radius around itself, creating difficult terrain for all creatures except itself for 1 minute. Creatures that start their turn in the area must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
– **Cargo Capsize:** When the Gale Wrecker is reduced to half its hit points, it can use a bonus action to create a wave of water that pushes all creatures within 15 feet back 10 feet (DC 14 Strength saving throw to resist).
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Gale Wrecker makes two attacks: one with its Tentacle and one with its Swirling Winds.
– **Tentacle:** +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be grappled (escape DC 14).
– **Swirling Winds:** Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d10) thunder damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn.
**Description:**
The Gale Wrecker is a ferocious creature shaped like a twisted amalgamation of a sea serpent and a storm cloud, with shifting dark blue and grey scales that seem to absorb light. Originating from the turbulent waters near Istanbul, this monstrosity is drawn to chaos and disruption. It uses the cargo ships' movements to create whirlpools, often capsizing vessels and feeding on the panic of trapped sailors. The Gale Wrecker prefers to strike from below, using its speed to ambush its prey before retreating into the depths, only to return again when least expected.