This is homebrew, submitted by a member of the community.
lesser shadow (iwd)
lesser shadow (iwd)
Medium undead, chaotic eviMedium undead, chaotic evi
Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Its stealth bonus is also improved to +7.
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.
Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Its stealth bonus is also improved to [+7].
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.
Actions
Strength Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 25 (8d6+1) necrotic damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. If a non-evil humanoid dies from this attack, a new shadow rises from the corpse 1d4 hours later.
Strength Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: [+5] to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 25 ([8d6+1]) necrotic damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by [1d4]. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. If a non-evil humanoid dies from this attack, a new shadow rises from the corpse [1d4] hours later.
Legendary Actions
Details
harvestintype undead
skill arcana
dc15:shadow mistWhen the creature is killed, its shadowy form breaks apart into a cloud of dark mist that quickly disperses. An adept harvester can perform a simple ritual that forces the mist to reform and gather inside a vial. The mist is primarily used in summoning and teleportation spells to the Shadowfell. Requires an enchanted vial.
(can sell to orrick the grey for 2 gold)
harvestintype undead
skill arcana
dc15:shadow mist
When the creature is killed, its shadowy form breaks apart into a cloud of dark mist that quickly disperses. An adept harvester can perform a simple ritual that forces the mist to reform and gather inside a vial. The mist is primarily used in summoning and teleportation spells to the Shadowfell. Requires an enchanted vial.
(can sell to orrick the grey for 2 gold)
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