Dr.

Sunshine's Sublime Circus

 If Dreams Can Come True, What Does
That Say About Nightmares...
Adventure Overview
An eye catching poster grabs the players' attention: "Come
one, come all!" it proclaims, "Got a case of the blues? Visit Dr.
Sunshine's Sublime Circus of Wonder and Awe. He'll fix you
right up!" Upon touching the flyer, players are whisked away
to a festive circus nestled in a whimsical, verdant valley.
After making their way up the path and toward the big top,
players finally meet Dr. Sunshine himself. But all is not as it
seems, for Dr. Sunshine and the entire circus hides a horrid
secret -- this is no circus, but a hunting ground!
Now faced with death around every corner, players must
proceed with caution as they try and escape the piercing gaze
of Dr. Sunshine's true, terrifying form. Will they get out, or
will players become a more permanent fixture of the circus?
This adventure is designed to fit into any campaign and to
be easily adapted to other TTRPG formats.
Notes
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area in the adventure.
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Intended Levels
This adventure is intended for players of 10th level,
and can be played without adjustment at that level.
For Higher Levels. This adventure contains content
tailored very specifically to the intended levels,
including original creatures (see Appendix A). As
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Content Policy. Specific pages and artists listed below:
cover - Sakashima of a Thousand Faces by Jason A. Engle
p. 3 - Plains by Noah Bradley
p. 5 - Thriving Heath by Alayna Danner
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p. 8 - Crypt Incursion by Svetlin Velinov
p. 9 - Edgewall Innkeeper by Matt Stewart
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This dungeon contains references to the song "Dr. Sunshine
is Dead" by Will Wood. Such references are an intentional
homage and provided us much inspiration.
To everyone who plays this dungeon, a very special thank you
from Dalton, your Dungeon Doctor (or DM, M.D. for short),
for bringing this adventure to life at your table.
Map of the Sublime Circus

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 Part 1: A Most Incredible Arrival
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nns, taverns, bars -- not places typically renowned for
their interior decorating. Even so, this innocuous
tavern holds an undeniable allure, mostly due to the
colorful posters plastered across its walls. All of them
are identical, featuring a sharp featured, half-masked
man, and players can read the following:
"Come one, come all! Got a case of the blues? Visit Dr.
Sunshine's Sublime Circus of Wonder and Awe. He'll fix you
right up!"
If players are not immediately intrigued, have a patron at the
tavern call out to them, "oi! You lot 'ave got to visit that there
circus! I ain't never 'ad more fun in me life, and I've led quite
a life! All you got t'do is touch it."
Whether players are directed to touch a poster or decide to
do so of their own volition, they experience the following:
As your hand contacts the garish poster, a flutter of confetti
spews from the smiling mouth of the central figure, swirling
around you all like a small tornado. An out-of-tune trumpet
blares a fanfare, drowning out the noise of surprised tavern
goers.
Suddenly, the confetti fades, and you are standing in a
tavern no longer. Rather, the twilight of a distant sun
illuminates a verdant valley. The sounds of revelry and festivity
hang in the air, their source dominating your view: a collection
of brightly colored circus tents. Farther along the path, at the
end of the valley, a huge big top looms above all else,
dominating your view.
Circus Details
Dr. Sunshine's Sublime Circus of Wonder and Awe
appears to be the very essence of whimsy and
over-the-top fun. With its twilight sun and beautiful
verdure, players likely believe it the clear result of
Fey magic.
In actuality, the whole circus is a grand illusion
within the bleak, colorless plane known as the
Shadowfell. Creatures of negative emotion, the
sorrowsworn, direct prey toward their master, the
mysterious Dr. Sunshine (see area 8 for more
information).
The following features are ever-present:
Inelegant Fanfare. A slightly off-kilter brass tune
constantly echoes throughout the valley, never
quite reaching a satisfying resolution.
Inescapable Walls. Dr. Sunshine maintains the
illusion of steep, impossible-to-scale walls
surrounding the valley, hiding a near vertical
wall of force. Also, any attempt at flying or
teleportation simply fails within Dr. Sunshine's
hunting grounds.
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1. Gate of the Sun
Players are whisked away from the tavern to the midst of this
massive arch, located opposite the big top at the other end of
the valley. Players who inspect the stone arch notice crude
carvings of the sun covering its surface, but they see no
obvious means to return.
Once players get their bearings, they hear the following:
A voice barks from the nearby tent: "Well, are you just gonna
stand there, or are you ready for some fun!"
The voice comes from the visitor's center (area 2).
2. Visitor's Center
Inside this tent stands a festive illusion (see Appendix A)
behind a wooden counter. The thin, smiling apparition of a
female elf seems real, even to the touch. Players would need
to succeed on a DC 30 Wisdom (Insight or Perception) check
in order to notice the minor inconsistencies present in the
illusion.
This illusion, like all other circus patrons, is controlled by
Dr. Sunshine, and acts like an over-excited, overly-interested
employee. It answers any questions players have about the
activities at the circus, giving exuberant, energetic replies.
No matter what else is said, the apparition emphasizes the
following:
"Oh, and you absolutely must see the doctor! His grand show
never fails to amaze, and I've never seen anyone leave it
without a smile on their face. Seriously! It's over at the big top,
you can't miss it."
Treasure. Players can grab a free souvenir from the gift
shop, either a hat with a spinning sunburst on top or a carved,
painted sunburst necklace.
3. Mirror Maze
A hunched barker stands outside this square building's single
entrance, his voice rising as players approach:
"Step right up, try and navigate the maze of mirrors! Whoever
can manage it wins a wondrous prize!"
The barker is in reality one of the lost* in disguise, its urges
kept in check (for now) by Dr. Sunshine. The incredibly
convincing illusion can only be seen through with a
successful DC 30 Wisdom (Insight or Perception) check. The
same goes for all other disguised sorrowsworn.
Though the barker makes it seem like a challenge, the
mirror maze is quite easy, and players can make it through
with a successful DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) or
Wisdom (Insight) check. On a failure, the player leading the
group walks into a mirror.
Treasure. On a success, players navigate the maze and
emerge on the other side, where the barker stands, ready
with their prize:
Mirror of Farsight
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
This gilded mirror worked in the shape of a sunburst glows
ever so slightly in sunlight.
As an action, the wielder can view any place they have seen
within 10 miles, as if using the scrying spell.
Curse. Once the true nature of the circus is revealed (see
Part 2), this mirror's curse manifests, unbeknownst to the
wielder. Afterward, there is a cumulative 20 percent chance
that when used, the mirror shows not the desired location,
but instead a small, dark room. In the corner stands an
unnaturally tall, skinny figure, facing away from the wielder --
an odraz (see Appendix A). If the wielder continues to gaze
upon the odraz, it emerges through the mirror and attacks.
Scrying Dr. Sunshine
If players try to scry on Dr. Sunshine, either
through the mirror or their own magic, before
meeting him, they see him in his dressing room.
Turning to look directly at the viewer, Dr.
Sunshine reveals his maskless face, which
resembles stretched black leather. Through an
unnaturally large smile, Dr. Sunshine gives a wink
and a wave, whispering "shh, don't spoil the
surprise..." The scrying then fails, along with any
future attempt.
4. Ettin Beheadin'
The well-built barker (one of the angry* in disguise) in front
of this stand greets players with the following challenge:
"I'll bet none of you could knock down both heads in just one
throw! Prove me wrong and win a prize!"
Players' skill and power are put to the test as they can try to
throw a ball and knock over a stuffed ettin's two heads.
Hitting both down requires a successful DC 18 Strength
(Athletics) check.
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Treasure. If a player manages to knock down both heads
in one throw, they win a prize:
Squeaky Bat of Vengeance
Club, uncommon (requires attunement)
This inflatable bat painted to look like wood packs a
surprising punch. Not to mention, smacking nearly anything
with a squeaky bat brings a smile to one's face.
The bat functions as a +2 magic club, but hides a curse not
revealed when initially attuned.
Curse. Once the true nature of the circus is revealed (see
Part 2), this bat's curse manifests, unbeknownst to the
wielder. Afterward, the bat imparts a vengeful rage on any
who wield it. When the wielder is struck by any attack, they
must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the
wielder must attack their assailant until one of them is dead.
On a success, the wielder is immune to the bat's vengeful
rage for 24 hours. If desired, the wielder can repeat this
saving throw at the end of each turn until freed from their
rage.
5. Whack-A-Cute-Forest-Creature
This tent, unlike all others, is unmanned. Instead, players see
a small sign advertising "a game of skill and chance. Get a
high score and win a prize!"
If a player picks up the nearby leather wrapped club, cute
stuffed animals begin popping in and out of the dozen holes
carved into a nearby table. For each successful whack, the
player receives a point. Either a successful DC 18 Wisdom
(Perception) check or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check nets the
player the high score.
Treasure. Getting a high score grants that player a cute
plushy rendition of a small forest creature. In reality, this
plushy is a disguised one of the wretched* which waits for
the perfect moment to strike (see Part 2).
6. Hungry for Apples?
A gaunt barker (one of the hungry* in disguise) greets
players with the following as they enter near this small tent:
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"Have you got the skill and stamina to bob for apples? Grab
one with only your teeth and win a prize!"
A sustained test of player's endurance and fine motor skills,
apple bobbing requires a successful DC 18 Constitution
(Sleight of Hand) check.
If a player succeeds and attempts to bite into their apple,
they find the inside rotten and disgusting. Upon seeing this,
the hungry drools momentarily before setting back into its
jovial disguise.
Treasure. A successful apple bobbing is rewarded with the
following prize:
Caramel Apple on a Stick
Magical focus, rare (requires attunement)
This carnival classic food has been imbued with more than a
little magical energy, allowing it to act as a functional magic
focus, if a little sticky.
The apple on a stick works as a +1 magical focus.
Curse. Once the true nature of the circus is revealed (see
Part 2), this apple's curse manifests, unbeknownst to the
wielder. Afterward, the caramel apple becomes infinitely
stickier, so sticky that all grapples against the wielder have
advantage and attempts by the wielder to escape from
grapples have disadvantage.
7. Tunnel of Love
The players see the following as they approach:
Not a soul greets you outside this odd building. Rather, a sign
hanging over an empty heart-shaped boat reads "the tunnel of
love" in a looping script.
Though a bit of a squeeze, the boat can fit all present players,
allowing safe passage through the tunnel. Once inside,
players see the following:
As your boat slowly glides along this enclosed river, gaudy
scenery passes ever so slowly by, showing couples picnicking,
kissing, and just generally enjoying each other's company.
Though over-the-top, the decorations retain a cute simplicity.
During the ride, players can feel someone or something
watching from behind with a successful DC 20 Wisdom
(Perception) check, after which they hear the same presence
whisper "please stay." If they try and turn to get a better look,
however, they see nothing. For now, the lonely* that haunts
this tunnel is biding its time.
Once players reach the end of their journey, they find
themselves in front of the big top, the crowd already cheering
inside.
Treasure. Hanging on a peg at the tunnel's exit are two
halves of a necklace, detailed below:
Necklace of Friendship
Necklace, rare (each half requires attunement)
This heart-shaped pendant is hung in two halves on two
different chains. Meant to be worn by best friends (or more),
it puts on display the true power of friendship!
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When the two wearers hold hands, they can cast charm
monster without requiring any components. Doing so uses
the bonus actions of both wearers. This property recharges
each dawn.
Curse. Once the true nature of the circus is revealed (see
Part 2), these necklaces' curse manifests, unbeknownst to the
wielder. Afterward, the necklaces make their wearers
codependent. Whenever separated by more than 100 feet in
any direction, long resting does not recover any HP. If the
wearers are separated by more than 500 feet in any direction,
they also gain one level of exhaustion after a long rest.
8. Dr. Sunshine's Big Top
As players enter the big top, they see the following:
Through the flaps of this huge tent, you see a large dirt circle
that takes up most of the space, filled with rings, trapeze
equipment, and even a cannon. A large crowd whoops and
cheers as a spotlight illuminates the empty front row,
beckoning you to your seats.
If players try to talk to or interact with any other spectators,
they are ignored. The big show will not start until players are
seated, after which the following occurs:
Suddenly, the lights in the big top go out, causing a hush to
fall over the crowd. In the center of the tent, two eyes open,
followed by a massive toothy grin. As the torches flare back to
life, the figure in front of you comes into focus. Well over ten
feet tall and wearing a ruffled coat, white gloves, a white mask,
and a top hat, Dr. Sunshine is quite the sight.
"Welcome, everyone!" he bellows, "to the greatest show in
all the planes! Prepare to be amazed as I perform feats of
death-defying magnitude, all in front of your very eyes!" And
with a wink and a bow in your direction, the show begins!
Who (Or What) Is Dr. Sunshine?
Once a wildly successful entertainer on the
Material plane, the figure now known only as Dr.
Sunshine embodies the emotionless Shadowfell.
When stranded therein, natives to the Material
plane often find themselves fixated on a single
concept, an emotion they will never feel again. As
the years pass, more common fixations result in
degenerate creatures known as sorrowsworn,
beings who live only to chase an emotion forever
out of reach.
When Dr. Sunshine became stranded in the
Shadowfell, his fixation became fulfillment, the
feeling one gets from a satisfactory payoff or a
dream finally realized. To this end, he slowly
recreated his circus, but could bring joy no longer.
As the corrupting influence of the Shadowfell
grew stronger, the man he once was fell away,
leaving only a light-filled husk. Now, Dr. Sunshine
feeds on that sinking feeling, the despair when a
happy ending seems utterly impossible.
 Dr. Sunshine's great show consists of four parts, detailed
below. During the whole act, spectators go wild, even during
Dr. Sunshine's mishaps.
High-Flying Trapeze. Dr. Sunshine first takes to the air,
using the trapeze equipment to flip and bound through the
big top. For the big finish, he completely misses the
landing and lands on his neck with a sickening snap.
Nevertheless, he stands up, cracking his head back into
place, and continues.
In Lion's Jaws. Dr. Sunshine then brings out a lion and
seats it on a pedestal. He leans in, putting his head
between its jaws. As he attempts to pull back out, though,
the lion clamps down, leaving huge bite marks on his
neck, which he ignores.
Great High Dive. Undeterred, Dr. Sunshine then climbs
up a 50 foot ladder and poses before diving off toward the
tiny pool below. Upon impact, his arms and legs shatter.
Once again, he appears unfazed, resetting his limbs with a
smile and a wave.
The Ring of Fire. For his big finale, Dr. Sunshine lights a
hoop on fire and aims the cannon. Stepping into the
barrel, he waits patiently, and then BOOM, the cannon
fires! Players see the following:
Dr. Sunshine flies through the air and toward the flaming ring.
Upon reaching it, he flings his limbs wide, grabbing the ring
and twirling acrobatically through the sky. The flames seem
not to affect him, even as they begin lighting the rest of the
big top ablaze.
As his clothing and mask burn away, Dr. Sunshine begins
walking toward players, seeming to grow larger with every
step. As the big top burns away, players experience the
following:
Holes in the burning tent reveal not the twilight of the sun,
but a baleful moon amidst a starless gray sky. The flickering
fire illuminates the faces of the crowd, grinning undead
visages that continue clapping and cheering even as they
catch fire.
Dr. Sunshine looms over you, letting out a single command
through his widening grin: "this is the part where you run!"

Part 2: A Most Exhilarating Escape

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s the big top burns and the whimsical facade is
ripped away, players must now face a much
different side of this circus. After the flames
overtake the big top, it collapses, trapping Dr.
Sunshine inside and letting players get a small
head start. Note that for the rest of the
adventure, only the numbered structures are
left standing -- all others crumble to dust.
Whether players attempt to face Dr. Sunshine in combat or
not, the flaming remains of the big top force them to retreat
outside, where they see the following:
As you stumble out of the burning tent, it collapses, sending
up a great plume of dust. Rather than a forested valley, you
find yourselves standing on a narrow path suspended over a
lightless void. After the constant music, the utter silence is all
the more deafening.
Escaping the Carnival
Players must constantly contend with Dr.
Sunshine's new towering form as they try and
escape the Shadowfell, detailed below:
Apex Predator. If players spend more than 3
rounds in combat in areas 4, 5, or 6, Dr.
Sunshine rips up the tent and gazes in.
Burning Gaze. Creatures caught in his gaze are
subject to the sunbeam spell (save DC 18).
Each round they cannot escape his gaze, the
damage of the spell increases by 2d6.
Ever-Watching. Players must succeed on group
DC 18 Dexterity (stealth) checks to move
between the remaining tents.

The silence is quickly broken by a great flurry of movement

from under the remains of the big top. A monstrous, 50 foot
tall Dr. Sunshine erupts from the wreckage, his baleful eyes
shining like theater spotlights. As his gaze sweeps over the
tent's remains, new flames spring up wherever he looks.

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 Players have one round to act, either running from Dr.
Sunshine or making the mistake of trying to fight him. Wise
players will run for the safety of the tunnel of love, where
watchful eyes cannot follow. Even the most fearless warriors
are no match for the searing radiance of Dr. Sunshine's
floodlight eyes, a fact some players will likely learn through
painful experience.
Now faced with the daunting task of leaving the circus
alive, players must carefully navigate the former whimsical
winding path and its many games, which have taken on a
new, much deadlier aspect. Now, the sorrowsworn have
thrown off their guises and hunt unabated.
7. Tunnel of Terror
As soon as players begin the return journey along the small
river, the following occurs:
A whistling noise breaks through the silence, and a harpoon-
like spike just misses its mark, landing in the water. The
spindly creature responsible scuttles on the nearby bank,
readying another assault.
One of the lonely* haunts this tunnel, forever trying to grant a
partner the infinite embrace of death. It delights in staying
just out of reach of most attacks, using its retractable limbs to
skewer and separate members of the party from each other.
In addition, the water in this river is supernaturally fouled.
Any player who contacts the water (usually via the lonely's
harpoon arms) must make a DC 18 Constitution saving
throw or be poisoned for one minute.
The whole return ride takes about 30 seconds -- 5 rounds --
after which the lonely will not follow players any farther.
6. The Hungry Games
Once players safely enter this tent, they see the following:
A small, delectable banquet fills this former apple bobbing
tent, at the head of which sits an emaciated, skeletal figure.
The heavenly smell wafting through the air is itself
reinvigorating, so the taste must be even better.
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The banquet is a trap set by the hungry* to goad players
into a false sense of relief. It waits for any player to set a
finger on the food, at which point the hungry snaps its gaze
onto the players, leaping across the table and into combat.
Once enraged, the hungry fights to the death, unable to feel
pain through such intense hunger. Its hollow wails quickly
attract the attention of Dr. Sunshine if not silenced.
5. Whack-A-Wretched
As players enter this small tent, they each must make a DC
22 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, they notice the
following:
From the supports just over your head, you notice small,
nearly imperceptible movements. Peering closer at what
appears to be the stuffed prizes, you see instead small, rodent-
like creatures, their beady eyes trained on you.
On a failure, players fail to notice the horde of predators just
above their heads. Either way, the following occurs if a player
won a "stuffed animal" earlier:
You feel a squirming on your person. What once appeared a
stuffed animal now writhes and squirms, working itself free of
its confines. The hairless toothy beast lets out a shrill call,
mirrored by the multitude of similar creatures hanging above.
A horde of 15 of the wretched* descends on players,
indiscriminately biting anyone nearby. Their incessant
squeals quickly bring the attention of Dr. Sunshine if not
stamped out with haste.
4. Two Heads, One Rage
As soon as you set foot in this tent, a two headed, scowling
monstrosity strides toward you, screaming at the top of its
lungs. Its gangly limbs betray a surprising speed as it reaches
out with cruelly hooked arms.
The angry* flies into a rage upon seeing players and will
chase them relentlessly. Its screams swiftly draw the
attention of Dr. Sunshine, and the angry gladly fights to the
death.
The only place the angry will not go is into the mirror
maze. Even the strongest of the sorrowsworn will not enter
that place.
3. Ever-Shifting Maze
One final obstacle stands in front of players before they can
escape Dr. Sunshine's domain, its mirrors now animated to
constantly shift. Players now have much more difficulty
traversing the maze -- three successful DC 18 Intelligence
(Investigation) or Wisdom (Insight) checks are required.
On each failure, the player is cut off from the rest of the
party by a shifting mirror, lost amidst the reflective halls.
Alone, they see the following:
Through the sea of glass, you see your own reflection, but it is
facing the wrong direction.
This horrifying reflection is really the lost*, which bursts
through the mirror and attempts to grapple the player. On a
successful DC 14 Strength saving throw, the player avoids
the lost's embrace. On a failure, the lost grapples the player
and begins crushing the life out of them.
In either case, the glass shattering makes enough noise to
alert the rest of the party, who arrive after 1 round. If the lost
finds itself outnumbered, it retreats through the shifting
maze, awaiting its next ambush.
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2. Going So Soon?
Standing behind the desk of the visitor's center is Dr.
Sunshine, once again donning his signature accoutrements.
"Bravo!" he exclaims, clapping. "You've put on quite the show.
But I've had my fill, and it's only fair I let you get back home."
He then flourishes a familiar poster, rolling it and sealing it
with a bow. "This one's for the road," he quips, and begins
removing his mask. "And this," he states with a wink, "is for
any inconvenience I may have caused."
Having had his fill of players' delicious sinking dread, Dr.
Sunshine willingly lets them leave his realm.
Treasure. The mask gifted to the players is no mere
trinket, but retains the brilliance of sunlight:
Mask of Dr. Sunshine
Mask, very rare (requires attunement)
This delicate porcelain mask once belonged to the master of
a Shadowfell circus. Any who don the mask can mirror the
terrifying brilliance of his sunlit eyes.
As an action, the wearer can cast sunbeam without
requiring any of the typical components. This property can be
used twice per day, once for each eye in the mask. All
expended uses recharge daily at dawn.
Ending the Adventure
Once players accept Dr. Sunshine's gifts, he activates the
dormant gate of the sun (see area 1), which shines now with
brilliant light. As players step through, the following occurs:
As you step into the blinding light of the archway, the world
lurches and spins, a familiar fanfare blaring in your ears. Then
all is still, and you stand in the tavern once more.
"Oi!" the bartender calls. "You goin' to clean up all that
confetti?"
Now free of the Shadowfell, players can continue with their
lives, likely unaware of the lingering curses their "prizes"
bear. In any case, they've got quite the story to tell!
Finally, if using the milestone system of character
progression, now is a great time to award players with a level
increase!
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Appendix A: Creature Statistics
Festive Illusion
Figments of the sublime circus's ringmaster, festive illusions
are programmed to provide a lively air to the proceedings.
Convincing both at a distance and when under close scrutiny,
the presence of festive illusions often keeps Dr. Sunshine's
prey ignorant of their plight until it is too late.
Though individually weak and incapable of any real
combat, festive illusions rarely have to force their master's
will upon anyone -- after all, who says no to a game and a
prize?
Odraz
Old orcish legend speaks of a demon that haunts those who
peer too often into the weave. Discerning the future or seeing
realms far from one's own seems an obvious boon, and yet
very few mages devote their lives to scrying. Even elves,
whose lives seem eternal to most others, know not to use the
sight of the weave more than necessary. Such intuition is
based not in knowledge, but in fear.
Sometimes, when scrying, the weave shows the viewer a
sight synonymous with death: an odraz. Like a spider stalking
the web of the weave for unsuspecting prey, an odraz will
track down the source of repeated scrying attempts,
ambushing the unsuspecting diviner. If the surprise of an
odraz's appearance does not kill the viewer outright, the
creature's soul devouring gaze surely will.
Festive Illusion
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 1
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0)
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Extremely Convincing. Successfully discerning the
true nature of a festive illusion requires a successful
DC 30 Wisdom (Insight or Perception) check.
Farsight. Whatever the festive illusion experiences is
conveyed to its master across any distance.
Actions
Farspeech. The festive illusion speaks to any creature
it can see as if within five feet.
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Though an odraz looks like a skeletal, tall human with pale
skin and wet, black hair, its gaze belies its true nature. Where
eyes should be, an odraz seems to instead possess windows
into a sea of unfamiliar stars. Such glimpses into the
incomprehensible infinite were never meant for mortal
minds, transfixing all those who dare risk a glance. The alien
allure of such marvelous cosmos is so great and terrible that
the very soul slowly leaves one's body, sustaining the odraz
and killing the viewer.
A victim's sole chance of surviving an odraz is the reason
whispers of such abominations exist at all -- with great effort,
one can tear their eyes away, rendering the odraz incapable of
devouring the victim's soul. Deprived of its desired
sustenance, the odraz will eventually return through the
scrying tool to the realms between, continuing its endless
hunt. Its paralytic sway also ends if the odraz somehow dies.
Odraz
Medium aberration, unaligned
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 121 (22d8 + 22)
Speed 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
20 (+5) 18 (+4) 12 (+1) 5 (-3) 20 (+5) 24 (+7)
Saving Throws Dex +8
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning,
thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison, psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion,
frightened, petrified, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 15 and (13,000 XP)
Infinite Gaze. When a creature that can see the
odraz's eyes starts its turn within view of the odraz,
it can force the creature to make a DC 21 Charisma
saving throw if the odraz isn't incapacitated and can
see the creature. A creature that fails the save is
paralyzed by endless eternity. Unless surprised, a
creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw
at the start of its turn. Doing so effectively blinds
the creature to the odraz until it decides to look
again, immediately triggering the save.
Actions
Soul Harvest. The odraz targets all creatures
transfixed by its gaze, siphoning off a portion of
their very souls. All targets must make a DC 21
Charisma saving throw or take 8d8 + 20 necrotic
damage. On a success, the target tears their eyes
away and is no longer paralyzed.