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Mummy Lord

System Reference Document 5.1
Challenge 15
(13,000 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 16
Medium undead, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 97 (13d8+39)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +8, Int +5, Wis +9, Cha +8
Skills History +5, Religion +5
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages the languages it knew in life
Environments desert
Magic Resistance.

The mummy lord has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Rejuvenation.

A destroyed mummy lord gains a new body in 24 hours if its heart is intact, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the mummy lord’s heart.
Spellcasting. The mummy lord is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, guiding bolt, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence, spiritual weapon
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, dispel magic
4th level (3 slots): divination, guardian of faith
5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague
6th level (1 slot): harm

Actions

Multiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one attack with its rotting fist.
Rotting Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 21 (6d6) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with mummy rot. The cursed target can’t regain hit points, and its hit point maximum decreases by 10 (3d6) for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies, and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the remove curse spell or other magic.
Dreadful Glare.

The mummy lord targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. If the target can see the mummy lord, it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or become frightened until the end of the mummy’s next turn. If the target fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is also paralyzed for the same duration. A target that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to the Dreadful Glare of all mummies and mummy lords for the next 24 hours.

Legendary Actions

The mummy lord can take 3 legendary actions choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The mummy lord regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Attack. The mummy lord makes one attack with its rotting fist or uses its Dreadful Glare.
Blinding Dust. Blinding dust and sand swirls magically around the mummy lord. Each creature within 5 feet of the mummy lord must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature’s next turn.
Blasphemous Word (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord utters a blasphemous word. Each non-undead creature within 10 feet of the mummy lord that can hear the magical utterance must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of the mummy lord’s next turn.
Channel Negative Energy (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the mummy lord, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of the mummy lord’s next turn.
Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically transforms into a whirlwind of sand, moves up to 60 feet, and reverts to its normal form. While in whirlwind form, the mummy lord is immune to all damage, and it can’t be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the mummy lord remain in its possession.

Mummies

“In ancient tombs or forsaken monuments, where the scent of death and ancient incense lingers, the mummy awakens, an undead guardian bound and brought forth by dark rituals.”

Mummies are undead sentinels, created through a blend of dark magic and ancient burial rites, ensuring that trespassers face the consequences of their desecration.

Wrappings of Restraint. Encased in tattered linen bandages, mummies bear a grim visage of death preserved over millennia. These bindings not only serve as protection but also act as chains, binding the mummy’s soul to its desiccated body.

Tomb Guardians. Often buried with powerful nobles or sacred relics, mummies serve as the eternal wardens of the treasures and crypts they inhabit. They rise to punish those who dare to desecrate their charge, ensuring that grave robbers and curious explorers pay for their transgressions.

Curse Carriers. The touch of a mummy is feared not just for its strength, but for the potent curse it carries. Those unfortunate enough to be struck are often inflicted with a wasting disease that saps their life force unless powerful magic reverses the affliction.

Sleepless Sentinels. Even when seemingly dormant, mummies remain ever vigilant. They are often attuned to their surroundings, able to sense intruders’ presence and awaken from their slumber in mere moments, prepared to defend their domain.

Mummy Lord

Not yet described

Known Relationships

Associations

Mummy
Mummies

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