Junthanex are the result of an unfortunate arcane mishap by the once great and powerful enchanter, Eabrin Ishan. Eabrin had been tirelessly researching the creation of a magical adhesive capable of absorbing any enchantment and be applied to a wide range of objects. This innovative creation promised to revolutionize the enchanting process by pre-designing and storing enchantments, thereby minimizing the time-consuming aspect of meticulously crafting each one from scratch.
Despite Eabrin’s expertise as an enchanter, his limited experience in conjuration proved to be his downfall. The unexpected emergence of the junthanex took him by surprise, and his attempts to defend himself only served to fuel its strength. Frustratingly, each spell hurled at it inadvertently bolstered the creature’s power, ultimately ensnaring poor Eabrin within its clutches, sealing his fate as he was consumed by his own creation.
Junthanex
Large Ooze, Unaligned
Armor Class 8
Hit Points 142 (15d10 + 60)
Speed 20 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 9 (-1) | 18 (+4) | 1 (-5) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) |
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from magical attacks
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Amorphous. The junthanex can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Arcane Absorption. If the junthanex succeeds on a saving throw against a spell or magical effect, Mired Vortex recharges.
Gooey Resilience (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the junthanex would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 100 hit points, and it recharges its Mired Vortex. Additionally, the junthanex can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 2,300 XP (4,600 XP total) for defeating the junthanex after its Gooey Resilience activates.
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the junthanex fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) force damage.
Mired Vortex (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The junthanex creates a swirling vortex in a 30-foot radius sphere centered on itself. Each other creature in that area must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage and is pulled up to 15 feet towards the junthanex. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage with no additional effects.
Legendary Actions
The junthanex can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The junthanex regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Attack. The junthanex makes one Pseudopod attack.
Move. The junthanex moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Mythic Actions
If the junthanex’s Gooey Resilience trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions.
Forceful Bash. The junthanex makes one Psudeopod attack. If the attack hits, it deals an additional 7 (2d6) force damage.
Arcane Protection. The junthanex has advantage on the next saving throw it makes against a spell or magical effect before its next turn.
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