Moonlit Dullahan

# The Moonlit Dullahan Once a zealous enforcer of an ancient order dedicated to maintaining the balance between life and death, the Moonlit Dullahan served as judge and executioner for those who transgressed the sacred laws of mortality—until the night they were betrayed by their own brotherhood and ritually decapitated at the altar of a full moon, their head severed not as punishment but as a binding ritual to trap their spirit in eternal servitude. Refusing to accept damnation, the Dullahan's will proved stronger than the curse, and they reclaimed their purpose by forging a new law: they would ride the boundary lands between worlds, enforcing order against those who would upset the delicate scales of existence through forbidden necromancy, temporal manipulation, or the violation of death's sanctity. Their spectral steed carries them across moonlit wastelands where reality grows thin, guided by the cursed skull-lantern they crafted from their own severed head—a beacon of grim authority that burns with cold blue fire and marks them as neither living judge nor dead spirit, but something altogether other. The thorned armor they wear serves as both penance and symbol, a constant reminder of the price of absolute conviction, while their headless form makes them immune to the pleas and deceptions that sway lesser law-keepers. With no face to show mercy and no body that can be broken, the Moonlit Dullahan dispenses justice with absolute impartiality, caring nothing for the suffering of the guilty or the tears of the innocent—only that the cosmic law remains unbroken.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Spectral Charge

The Dullahan moves up to its speed in a straight line and can pass through creatures. Each creature in its path must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d10 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Cursed Lantern

As an action, the Dullahan can unleash a wave of cold blue fire from its lantern. Each creature within 30 feet must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 4d8 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Judgment's Edge

The Dullahan makes a melee weapon attack with its spectral sword. On a hit, it deals 2d10 slashing damage plus 1d10 necrotic damage. If the target is a creature that has died within the last minute, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be unable to be resurrected.

Headless Requiem

The Dullahan can emit a haunting wail as a bonus action. All creatures within 60 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Eternal Vigilance

The Dullahan cannot be deceived by illusions or charm effects.

Spectral Presence

Creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

strength

7

dexterity

5

wisdom

6

Necrotic

Poison