Neurovore Arcanist
A psionic, bipedal cephalopod from another universe, known for eating brains, and capable of using arcane magic.
| Hit Dice | 8**** (36 hp) |
| Armor Class | 14 |
| Attacks | 4 (+7) @ 1d2 + brain grab (tentacle) or 1 psionic power |
| Movement | 40’ / 20’ levitate |
| Save | 8 (8) |
| Morale | 8 |
| Alignment | Any |
- Can levitate vertically at 20’ / round.
- Can read thoughts of any creatures within 90’.
- Blocked by thin layer of lead or 2’+ rock.
- Has advantage on all saves vs magic, and all saves vs psionic / mental powers.
Brain Grab
On a critical hit while attacking with a tentacle, it latches onto the target, preventing their escape and extracting (and devouring) the their brain in 1d4 rounds.
Psionic Powers
Each of the following may be used up to 3 times per day.
- Control: Target within 30’ must Save vs Paralyze or come under the mental control of the neurovore for 1d6 rounds.
- Target gets additional save to break the control when forced to commit acts that are against their alignment or self-destructive.
- Blast: All targets in 60’ cone (5’ wide at the mouth, 20’ wide at far end) must Save vs Paralyze or be paralyzed for 1d12 minutes.
- Bolt: Target within 60’ must Save vs Spells or take 3d6 damage.
Spellcasting
- Can cast spells as an 8th-level arcane spellcaster.
Notes
- Prefers to paralyze victims with psionic blast before using tentacles to devour victim’s brain.