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Gorgonic

Created by Lord of Darkness666

Centuries ago, a obsessed sculptor named Malachai discovered an ancient vial of wax infused with something far darker than mere pigment—a substance rumored to contain the crystallized essence of a demon's malice. Driven by visions of reimagining the classical gorgon as something more primal and horrifying, he sculpted Gorgonic: a towering scarlet anaconda crowned with writhing emerald serpents, its body studded with hundreds of jet-black eyes that remained perpetually sealed. When the first curious visitor gazed upon the completed work, the eyes snapped open like a predator's, flooding the viewer's mind with their deepest terrors until they petrified into wax, their consciousness trapped in an eternal nightmare. Malachai, intoxicated by the sculpture's hunger and power, began deliberately luring victims before his creation, transforming their petrified forms into his most coveted "artworks" and selling them to the wealthy elite. However, as Gorgonic consumed more souls, it awakened to terrible sentience and turned against its creator, animated by the accumulated anguish of its victims, until Malachai desperately sealed it within an amulet of binding wax. Now imprisoned but never dormant, Gorgonic resides in the Museum of the City of Fear, where it waits behind reinforced glass, its sealed eyes occasionally twitching, as if sensing the presence of fresh souls just beyond its supernatural reach.

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Creation type
Character
Shared by
Lord of Darkness666
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
12
Profile sections
6
Artwork images
3

Details

Type
Construct
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Faction
The fear exposition
Size
Large
Armor class
15
Hit points
200
Speed
30
Challenge
15
Experience
13000
Languages
Common, Infernal
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 20
Skills
Intimidation, Perception, Arcana

Biography

Centuries ago, a obsessed sculptor named Malachai discovered an ancient vial of wax infused with something far darker than mere pigment—a substance rumored to contain the crystallized essence of a demon's malice. Driven by visions of reimagining the classical gorgon as something more primal and horrifying, he sculpted Gorgonic: a towering scarlet anaconda crowned with writhing emerald serpents, its body studded with hundreds of jet-black eyes that remained perpetually sealed. When the first curious visitor gazed upon the completed work, the eyes snapped open like a predator's, flooding the viewer's mind with their deepest terrors until they petrified into wax, their consciousness trapped in an eternal nightmare. Malachai, intoxicated by the sculpture's hunger and power, began deliberately luring victims before his creation, transforming their petrified forms into his most coveted "artworks" and selling them to the wealthy elite. However, as Gorgonic consumed more souls, it awakened to terrible sentience and turned against its creator, animated by the accumulated anguish of its victims, until Malachai desperately sealed it within an amulet of binding wax. Now imprisoned but never dormant, Gorgonic resides in the Museum of the City of Fear, where it waits behind reinforced glass, its sealed eyes occasionally twitching, as if sensing the presence of fresh souls just beyond its supernatural reach.

Attributes

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Actions

Petrifying Gaze

Gorgonic targets one creature within 60 ft. The target must make a DC 18 Wisdom save or be petrified for 1 minute.

Constrict

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 4 bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled.

Soul Drain

Gorgonic drains the life force of a petrified victim, regaining 2d10 hit points.

Awakened Eyes

Gorgonic can open its eyes to instill fear in all creatures within 30 ft. Each must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or take 4d10 psychic damage and be frightened for 1 minute.

Abilities

Soul Absorption

Gorgonic absorbs the souls of petrified victims, gaining temporary power.

Petrifying Gaze

Any creature that meets Gorgonic's gaze must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or be petrified.

Saving throws

strength

9

dexterity

7

intelligence

8

wisdom

10

constitution

10

charisma

9

Damage resistances

Psychic

Necrotic

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