Tip of the

Tongue
A Fifth Edition adventure for
four to five 7th–8th level PCs
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PART THREE

irsli Aptal embodies the

H finest qualities of Bellek, the

city of scholars—disciplined, studi-

ous, and dedicated to the pursuit

of knowledge. Lately however, her

perfect memory (itself a product

of the alchemy she practices) is

proving to be elusive at times and

unreliable at others.

After months of researching the phenom-

enon, debating with her fellow noble scientists,
and several failed attempts to get to the bottom
of the enigma, she’s posted a sizable reward for writing Mike Myler
anyone able to determine what is happening to Christopher Kugler
both her and the other nobility in Bellek. Will editing Christopher Kugler
the adventurers be able to get to the bottom of color art Gennifer Bone
this mystery and, if so, survive the dangerous 5e conversion Mike Myler
knowledge they’re destined to awaken? layout Eric Life-Putnam

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 Monsters and NPCs
Baroness Tenvi Sahasika Trained Accuracy. The baroness’ weapon attacks deal
Small humanoid (halfling), neutral good an extra 7 (2d6) damage (included below).
Scars aplenty crisscross this older halfling woman’s face ACTIONS
and she bears more on her hands and arms—all of them Multiattack. The baroness attacks twice.
earned in the fires of combat. Tenvi began adventuring Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
decades ago with a pluck to her step and a confidence one target. Hit: 14 (3d6+4) piercing damage.
that was not as justified however, and the hardships she Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range
suffered on the way to old 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6+4) piercing damage.
age were many. As the ruler of Sahasi she is a source of
great wisdom and restraint, guiding her settlement and
its citizens to an even-tempered prosperity.
Armor Class 16 (studded leather)
Hit Points 90 (12d8+36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
12 (+1) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 18 (+4) 12 (+1)
Saving Throws dex +7, wis +7; Proficiency +3
Skills Nature +7, Perception +10, Stealth +10, Survival
+10
Senses passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Halfling
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Aimed Strike. The baroness can use a bonus action to
gain advantage on her next attack made before the
end of her turn.
Keen Hearing and Sight. The baroness has advantage
on Perception checks that rely on hearing or sight.
Skirmish Step. The baroness can use a bonus action
to move up to 15 feet without provoking opportunity
attacks.
Trackless Travel. The baroness can’t be tracked by
nonmagical means.

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Caulborn
Medium monstrosity, neutral
This sightless creature is strange to behold, a thing that
may have once been human. Now it is utterly alien, the
head flayed backward at the top of the skull like a fleshy
beetle’s carapace, bones jutting through the skin behind
its elbows, and grotesque oversized claws coming out
of what was once its hands. Worst of all is the caulborn’s
face—eyeless and protruding, the mouth split into three
parts all ringed with sharp teeth.
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 82 (11d8+33)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 19 (+4) 16 (+3) 21 (+5) 19 (+4) 18 (+4)
Saving Throws wis +7, cha +7; Proficiency +3
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +10, Insight +10,
Perception +10, Stealth +10
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
passive Perception 20
Languages Abyssal, Aklo, Aquan, Celestial, Common,
Draconic, Giant, Infernal, telepathy 100 ft.
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Consume Thoughts (1/Turn). When the caulborn hits
a willing, helpless, or fascinated creature, it can try to
consume the creature’s thoughts. The creature must
make a DC 16 Charisma saving throw or the caulborn
can alter the creature’s memories (as the modify
memory spell). The creature’s Intelligence and Wisdom
scores are each reduced by 1d4 (roll separately). The
creature dies if this reduces its Intelligence or Wisdom
to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the creature
finishes a short or long rest.
Extra Senses. The caulborn is under the constant
effects of both detect magic and detect thoughts.
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Hive Mind. As long as there are at least two caulborn
within 300 feet of each other, if one caulborn in the
group is aware of a particular danger, they all are. No
caulborn in a group is considered surprised unless all
of them are.
Innate Spellcasting. The caulborn’s innate spellcasting
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with
spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
3/day each: charm monster, hold monster, hypnotic
pattern, vampiric touch
1/week: plane shift (willing creatures only)
Knowledgeable. The caulborn gains double its
proficiency bonus on Intelligence checks.
Thoughtsense. A creature under the effects of
nondetection or mind blank is immune to the
caulborn’s blindsight.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The caulborn attacks three times: once
with its bite and twice with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (1d12+3) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d10+3) slashing damage.
The caulborn and yithian are converted from Path-
finder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 3. Copyright 2011,
Paizo Publishing, LLC; Authors: Jesse Benner, Ja-
son Bulmahn, Adam Daigle, James Jacobs, Michael
Kenway, Rob McCreary, Patrick Renie, Chris Sims, F.
Wesley Schneider, James L. Sutter, and Russ Taylor,
based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook,
and Skip Williams.
Duke Girman Kai
Medium humanoid (human), neutral
While he might be beloved by those doing well in the Town
of Shades, its ruler Duke Girman Kai is a cunning, ruthless,
and unforgiving man with an insatiable greed that more
than once has put him in deadly peril. Since becoming
the authority in Zakai however Girman has grown more
prudent, acting through others to achieve what he
wants. No matter how avaricious he may be, one thing is
certain—the duke acts in his own best interests, and the
continuation of his power base is most certainly that.
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 127 (15d8+60)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3)
Saving Throws dex +5; Proficiency +3
Skills Deception +9, Insight +6, Intimidation +9,
Perception +6, Persuasion +6, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Undercommon
Challenge 6 (200 XP)
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The duke attacks three times with his
shortsword.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) piercing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) piercing
damage.
Mark for Death. The duke targets a creature within 30
feet that can see or hear him. For 1 minute or until the
duke threatens a different target, the target takes an
extra 7 (2d6) damage whenever the duke hits it with a
weapon attack.
REACTIONS
Command Bodyguard. When the duke would be hit by
an attack, he can use his reaction to command an ally
within 5 feet to use its reaction to switch places with
him. The ally is hit by the attack instead of the duke.
Off-Hand Dagger. When missed by an attack, the duke
can use his reaction to attack with his dagger.
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Hirsli Aptal
Medium humanoid (human), neutral
Hirsli Aptal is a bookish woman—she carries a number
of tomes on her person at all times, and her mannerisms
and demeanor befit someone who has devoted her life
to study and research. Hirsli’s deep gray robes are barely
visible under bandoliers heavy with flasks filled with
indeterminable substances, and from beneath her robes
there is the clink of more glass vials. Elegant silver-framed
glasses hide her inquisitive, intelligent blue eyes; despite
the tight bun on the back of her head, strands of brown
hair are always falling across them.
Armor Class 14 (padded)
Hit Points 91 (14d8+28)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
11 (+0) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 19 (+4) 14 (+2) 13 (+1)
Saving Throws dex +6, con +5, wis +5; Proficiency +3
Skills Arcana +10, Investigation +7, Nature +10,
Perception +5
Damage Resistances fire, poison
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Alchemy Schooling. Hirsli gains a bonus equal to
double her proficiency bonus on checks made with
alchemist’s supplies.
Alter Bomb. Hirsli can use a bonus action to quickly
swap reagents that change her next bomb to deal acid,
cold, lightning, poison, or thunder damage.
Crafting. So long as Hirsli has the required components
and equipment, she is able to craft potions of up to
legendary rarity and other magic items of up to very
rare rarity.
Potions. Hirsli can use a bonus action to drink or
administer a potion, and she has the following potions
on her person: potion of climbing (climb speed of 30
feet for 1 hour), 3 potion of greater healing (4d4+4 hit
points), potion of superior healing (8d4+8 hit points),
potion of water breathing (breathe underwater for 1
hour).
ACTIONS
Multiattack. Hirsli attacks twice with her dagger.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4+3) piercing
damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.
Bomb (4/Day). Hirsli lobs a bomb at a point she can see
within 80 feet. Upon impact, the bomb explodes in a
10-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC
15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage
on a failed or half as much damage on a successful
one.
REACTIONS
Desperate Drink (1/Day). When Hirsli is dealt damage,
she can use her reaction to drink a potion.
Kit Mha
Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic evil
Little Kit was damned by his own unknowing mother, who
called him her little Mitk’ as a term of endearment. The
affectionate nickname bound the alien entity to the young
elf. At first, Mitk’ appeared only in the elf’s dreams, but as
the decades passed, it began to appear to Kit Mha while
he was awake as well. After succumbing to Mitk’’s will,
Kit became a proxy for Mitk’ and ultimately orchestrated
its most recent coming. Kit is a tall, gaunt elf, even by the
standards of his lithe race. His face seems slightly sunken
in and most of his teeth are gone, but the most striking
thing about his visage is the depth of madness in his
bright green eyes.
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 90 (20d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 8 (–1) 21 (+5)
Saving Throws con +3, dex +6, wis +2; Proficiency +3
Skills Arcana +7, History +7, Insight +2, Perception +5,
Stealth +9
Damage Resistances psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Aklo, Common, Draconic, Elvish
Challenge 8 (1,800 XP)
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Shadowcloak (5/Day). Kit Mha can use a bonus action
to wrap himself in darkness for 1 hour. Creatures
without truesight have disadvantage on attack
rolls made against Kit Mha while he is wearing his
Shadowcloak..
Spellcasting. Kit Mha is a 12th-level spellcaster who
uses Charisma as his spellcasting ability (spell save
DC 16; +8 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following
spells prepared:
Cantrips: chill touch, fire bolt, sacred flame, shocking
grasp
1st-level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, guiding
bolt, healing word
2nd-level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, levitate,
spiritual weapon
3rd-level (3 slots): bestow curse, counterspell, dispel
magic
4th-level (3 slots): black tentacles, blight, freedom of
movement
5th-level (2 slots): flame strike, telekinesis
6th-level (1 slot): harm
ACTIONS
Multiattack. Kit Mha attacks twice with his rapier or
twice with his longbow.
+2 Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) magical piercing damage.
+2 Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range
150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) magical piercing
damage.
Void’s Embrace (2/Day). Kit Mha chooses a creature he
can see within 30 feet. The creature must make a DC 21
Constitution saving throw as nothingness sucks away
at it, taking 35 (10d6) cold damage on a failed save, or
half as much damage on a success.
REACTIONS
Fate Trickster (3/Day). When Kit Mha sees a creature
within 30 feet make an ability check, attack roll, or
saving throw, he can use his reaction to make fate
intervene and reroll the d20.
Kurtaric Kahraman
Medium humanoid (human), neutral
This old man’s head is hairless and tattooed with
geometrical blue designs that extend down his neck and
presumably continue beneath his deep azure robes. He
moves swiftly for so old a man, his muscles are corded,
and his fists are covered in calluses. Kurtaric has many
unusual abilities, so familiarity with his extensive stat
block will be helpful in any encounter where he appears.
Armor Class 20 (Wisdom, bracers of defense)
Hit Points 135 (18d8+54)
Speed 60 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3)
Saving Throws str +7, dex +7; Proficiency +4
Skills Athletics +7, Insight +11, Intimidation +7,
Perception +7, Stealth +11
Senses passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Alter Mind. When Kurtaric scores a critical hit against
a creature and uses Thought Strike, in addition to its
other effects he can change the creature’s memories
(as the modify memory spell).
Body Slam. Kurtaric can use a bonus action to take
a creature he is grappling, jump into the air, and
spin it down onto the ground. The grapple ends and
the creature takes 17 (4d6+3) bludgeoning damage,
landing prone.
Head Shot (Recharge 5–6). Kurtaric can use a bonus
action to make an attack with his fists. On a hit, the
target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or
be stunned until the end of Kurtaric’s next turn.
Insightful Defense. Kurtaric’s AC equals 12 + his
Dexterity modifier + his Wisdom modifier.
Superior Critical. Kurtaric’s weapon attacks score a
critical hit on a roll of 18–20
Thought Strike (1/Turn). When Kurtaric hits a creature
with his fists, he can try to steal its memories and
power, forcing it to make a DC 15 Charisma saving
throw. On a failure, Kurtaric chooses one spell, feature
with limited uses, or trait with limited uses. He gains
the ability to cast the spell, use the feature, or use the
trait that he steals in addition to 3 spell slots he can
use to cast it or 3 uses for the feature or trait.
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  Kurtaric also takes the creature’s memory of
what he’s stolen; for example, a spellcaster cannot
prepare a stolen spell. At the end of each long rest, a
creature repeats the saving throw, and on a success it
remembers the spell, feature, or trait it had forgotten.
  When he is first encountered, Kurtaric has invisibility
(2 spell slots), pass without trace (1 spell slot), and
dimension door (1 spell slot).
ACTIONS
Multiattack. Kurtaric attacks five times.
Fists. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.
Grab. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage, and the
target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple
ends, Kurtaric can’t grapple a different target.
REACTIONS
Opportune Jab. If a creature attempts to grapple
Kurtaric, he can use his reaction to attack it with his
fists.
Lord Percival Budali
Medium humanoid (half-elf), chaotic neutral
Rival rulers are frustrated by Lord Percival Budali—the
man and his motives are difficult to pin down and he is
seemingly impervious to political maneuverings. The truth
is that he’s already achieved all he wants: a career, fame,
luxury, people wanting his attention. When it comes down
to it Percival has a strong desire to keep all he’s won,
willing to sacrifice and suffer a fair amount before he’ll
consider letting go to start anew elsewhere.
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 32 (5d8+10)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 16 (+3)
Saving Throws dex +5, cha +5; Proficiency +2
Skills Deception +7, Insight +5, Performance +7,
Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Elvish
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Martial Encouragement. The lord can use a bonus
action to shout inspirational words to his allies. Until
the beginning of his next turn, one creature within 30
feet that can hear him deals an extra 3 (1d6) damage
whenever it deals weapon damage.
Spellcasting. The lord is a 5th level spellcaster. His
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5
to hit with spell attacks). He knows the following bard
spells:
Cantrips (at will): light, mage hand, minor illusion,
vicious mockery
1st-level (4 slots): charm person, disguise self, healing
word
2nd-level (3 slots): enthrall, invisibility, shatter
3rd-level (2 slots): hypnotic pattern, major image
ACTIONS
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.
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Mitk’
Gargantuan aberration, chaotic evil
Mitk’ (“Mitt’ka”) is a primordial danger to all sentient
worlds, a conqueror that grows in power with every
mind that knows of it—for Mitk’ is a sentient idea. This
mimetic devourer of dimensions is as old as time and just
as mysterious—its very nature defies study and research,
denying any concerted investigation nature because
of the wrath sure to follow its discovery. Mitk’ is rarely
successfully defended against, its very nature causing
resurrection after resurrection that eventually overcomes
the few armies that have managed to fend it off.
  As battle rages on, Mitk’ becomes distracted by the
armies assaulting its form; it will receive a –1 penalty to
AC, attack and damage for every group of armed forces
attacking it. Canny PCs may realize that this is the case
(Intelligence or Profession (Soldier) DC 16), and split up
their remaining warriors into smaller groups to further
harry the malevolent entity.
  Mitk’ appears as a panoply of violet, rouge, and
magenta energy that coalesces into first an enormous,
vicious face stories tall and across, and then a floating
spectral head the size of a castle. Streams of power
extend away from it and into huge fists that slam against
the ground with gigantic force.
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 310 (20d20+100)
Speed 10 ft. (see text)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
20 (+5) 20 (+5) 20 (+5) 23 (+6) 20 (+5) 23 (+6)
Saving Throws wis +9; Proficiency +4
Skills Arcana +14, Deception +14, Insight +13,
Intimidation +11, Nature +10, Perception +13,
Persuasion +14, Religion +14, Survival +9
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, diseased, frightened,
paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 23
Languages all, telepathy 500 ft.
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP)
Amorphous. Mitk’ can move through a space as narrow
as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Innate Spellcasting. Mitk’’s innate spellcasting ability
is Charisma (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
At will: feeblemind, telekinesis
5/day each: dimension door, dispel magic
Otherworldly Presence. Any creature sharing Mitk’s
space at the end of its turn must make a DC 18 Dexerity
saving throw or be damaged as if hit with Mitk’s slam.
In addition, every part of Mitk’s body is treated as
conscious and intelligent, morphing, splitting, and
otherwise dodging attacks made against it and making
the area difficult terrain.
Rapid Expansion. When Mitk’ enters in a dimension rife
with life and sentience, he begins as a Gargantuan-
sized creature and continues to spread out in all
directions at a rate of 5 feet per round. Mitk’ can take
the Dash action as a bonus action. When not taking
the Dash action, Mitk’ can choose to expand its body
in one specific area rather than generally around itself,
increasing its space into 7 squares (starting adjacent to
its current space) of Mitk’s choosing.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. Mitk’ uses its Frightful Presence. It then
makes a slam attack or casts a spell (or uses telekinesis
if it is concentrating on that spell).
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 30 ft.,
multiple targets (30-foot cube, roll separately for each).
Hit: 14 (2d8+5) force damage.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of Mitk’s choice that
is within 120 feet of Mitk’ and aware of it must succeed
on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened
for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at
the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself
on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful
or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to
Mitk’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
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Vergeten Commander
Medium aberration, chaotic evil
Vergeten commanders are the on-the-ground servants of
Mitk’. While similarly driven to do as the entity bids and
powered by his will, these creatures maintain a strong
intellect. They drive the vergeten soldiers to achieve the
greater desires of Mitk’.
  Violet ectoplasm covers the bodies of these odd
creatures, keeping the mass of brains and spinal cords
that make up their forms tightly jumbled together, making
them into legs and arms. A fluted organic growth in their
“shoulder” expels blasts of force as they float above the
fray and direct their larger counterparts in battle.
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 77 (14d8+14)
Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
14 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws wis +4; Proficiency +2
Skills Acrobatics +7, Arcana +6, Perception +6, Stealth +7
Damage Resistances psychic
Senses blindsight 40 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 16
Languages Aklo, Draconic, Undercommon
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Ectoplasmic Shell. Were it not for the will of Mitk’,
the unsightly body of the cobbled together vergeten
commander would fall apart entirely. It is immune
to extra damage from critical hits and sneak attack
damage.
Evasion. If the vergeten commander is subjected to an
effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw
to take only half damage, the vergeten commander
instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving
throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Innate Spellcasting. The vergeten commander’s innate
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following
spells, requiring no material components:
3/day each: dispel magic, invisibility
Magic Resistance. The vergeten commander has
advantage on saving throws made against spells and
other magical effects.
Regeneration. The vergeten commander regains 5 hit
points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The vergeten commander attacks twice.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.
Corporeal Cannon. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range
50/100 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6+3) force damage.

Vergeten Scion
Medium aberration, chaotic evil
In every plane that the cerebral entity devours, it chooses
one survivor. Mitk’ offers these poor souls the opportunity
to retain their minds and bodies so long as they devote
themselves entirely to his cause. The foul few that accept
this dubious proposition become vergeten scions, the true
heralds of Mitk’. It is rare for a plane to survive their arrival
as they quickly transport its armies into the unfortunate
dimension in a rapid deployment none are prepared to
survive.
  Unlike the other aliens, these creatures look like
humanoids flayed entirely of their skin but perfectly
encased in red ectoplasm, exposing the muscles and
bones on their bodies. The insides of the monstrosities are
in constant flux, morphing into and out of place rapidly as
the thing calls forth magic with a simple gesture.
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 130 (20d8+40)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
12 (+1) 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 19 (+4)
Saving Throws wis +7; Proficiency +3
Skills Acrobatics +10, Arcana +10, Intimidation +10,
Perception +8, Stealth +10, Survival +8
Damage Resistances psychic
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 18
Languages Aklo, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish,
Undercommon
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Ectoplasmic Shell. Were it not for the will of Mitk’, the
unsightly body of the cobbled together vergeten scion
would fall apart entirely. It is immune to extra damage
from critical hits and sneak attack damage.
Evasion. If the vergeten scion is subjected to an effect
that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take
only half damage, the vergeten scion instead takes no
damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only
half damage if it fails.
Innate Spellcasting. The vergeten scion’s innate
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to
hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following
spells, requiring no material components:
5/day each: dispel magic, magic missile, misty step
2/day each: confusion, enervation, feeblemind
1/day: gate (vergeten only), phantasmal killer
Magic Resistance. The vergeten scion has advantage on
saving throws made against spells and other magical
effects.
Regeneration. The vergeten scion regains 10 hit points
at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The vergeten scion attacks twice: once
with cerebral atrophy and once with its +1 longsword
+1 Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) magical slashing damage.
Cerebral Atrophy. Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach
5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target’s Intelligence,
Wisdom, and Charisma scores are each reduced by
1d4 (roll separately). The target dies if this reduces its
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma to 0. Otherwise, the
reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest.

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Vergeten Soldier
Large aberration, chaotic evil
Driven entirely by instinct, vergeten soldiers are the
tortured remains of the denizens that once occupied one
of the planes that Mitk’ has already destroyed. They are
largely mindless pawns, fit only to take the orders of their
superiors—a blunt instrument at best and a distraction
at worst. The appearance of these shock troops always
portends the entity’s imminent arrival.
  Lumbering across the ground or eerily floating through
the air, these giant humanoids are covered in a sheen of
magenta ectoplasm that envelops a motley arrangement
of densely packed muscles, bones and organs. Arms and
limbs just out of their torsos and at weird angles, their
heads sometimes morphing out of the shoulder or from
within their chests. Their upper-limbs end in wicked black
blades made of bone that glisten with gristle.
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 34 (4d10+12)
Speed 40 ft., fly 20 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 8 (–2) 16 (+3) 5 (–3) 12 (+1) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +0, Wis +3; Proficiency +2 Innate Spellcasting. The vergeten soldier’s innate
Skills Acrobatics +2, Perception +3, Stealth +2 spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can
Damage Resistances psychic innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
Senses blindsight 20 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive components:
Perception 13 3/day: command, magic missile
Languages Aklo Magic Resistance. The vergeten soldier has advantage
Challenge 2 (450 XP) on saving throws made against spells and other
Ectoplasmic Shell. Were it not for the will of Mitk’, magical effects.
the unsightly body of the cobbled together vergeten ACTIONS
soldier would fall apart entirely. It is immune to extra Bone-Bladed Arms. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to
damage from critical hits and sneak attack damage. hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6+2) slashing
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Yithian
Large aberration, lawful neutral
This unnatural creature slides ominously across the
floor on a ridged and bone carapace that resembles a
gown, four tentacles sprouting out of the top. Three are
appendages—two sporting massive pincers with wicked
serrations—but the other carries this freakish monster’s
head, two bulbous eyes amidst a fray of tendrils that lick
at the air.
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 170 (20d10+60)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
21 (+5) 13 (+1) 17 (+3) 21 (+5) 19 (+4) 18 (+4)
Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +8; Proficiency +4
Skills Athletics +9, Insight +12, Medicine +8, Perception
+12, Persuasion +8
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire; bludgeoning,
piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive
Perception 22
Languages Aklo, Common, Yithian, 20 other languages,
telepathy 100 ft.
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The yithian’s innate spellcasting
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17). It can innately
cast the following spells, requiring no material
components:
At will: astral projection (self only), detect thoughts,
hold monster, modify memory
Knowledgeable. The yithian gains double its
proficiency bonus on Intelligence checks.
Regeneration. The yithian regains 10 hit points at the
start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
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ACTIONS
Multiattack. The yithian attacks twice with its pincers.
Pincers. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d10+5) slashing damage.
Amnesia (1/Day). The yithian can attempt to inflict
amnesia on a creature it is communicating with
telepathically. The creature makes a DC 17 Wisdom
saving throw. On a failure, it has disadvantage on
Wisdom checks and saving throws, and loses all
memories save for those the yithian chooses to leave
intact. This effect can be cured and the memories
restored by the heal or greater restoration spells.
Mind Swap. The yithian trades minds with another
living creature it is able to communicate telepathically
with. The creature must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving
throw. On a failed save, the two minds trade bodies
(otherwise as the magic jar spell). The yithian can
use an action to end the effect of this mind swap at
any time and over any distance, instantly returning
both minds to the proper bodies. When it does so,
the yithian wishes, may attempt to use Amnesia on
the other mind. On a successful save, the creature is
immune to that yithian’s Mind Swap for 24 hours. e