Editing Spectre Magi (5e Monster)

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{{5e Monster
|name=Spectre Magi <!--Creature Name-->
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|refs=<ref name="rly.2021-10-25">[[user:Rlyehable]]. Created: 2021-10-25. Licensed: [[CC-BY-SA]].</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Undead <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Specter <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Neutral Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=16 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=22 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=5d8 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=0 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 60 ft. ({{srd5lc|Hover}})
|str=4
|dex=14
|con=12
|int=20
|wis=12
|cha=14
|saves={{5eCon}} +6, {{5eInt}} +10, {{5eWis}} +7 
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}} +10, {{SRD5|History}} +10 
|damagevulnerabilities={{srd5lc|Radiant}}
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Acid}}, {{srd5lc|Cold}}, {{srd5lc|Fire}}, {{srd5lc|Lightning}}, {{srd5lc|Thunder}}
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Necrotic}}, {{srd5lc|Poison}}; {{bps}}
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Exhaustion}}, {{srd5lc|Grappled}}, {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}, {{srd5lc|Petrified}}, {{srd5lc|Poisoned}}, {{srd5lc|Prone}}, {{srd5lc|Restrained}}, {{srd5lc|Unconscious}}  
|senses={{srd5lc|Truesight}} 60 ft.
|perception=11 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{5elang|Common}} plus 4 other languages.
|cr=16 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->

|feature1=Incorporeal Movement
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|fdesc1=The specter can move through other {{srd5lc|Creature}}s and {{srd5lc|Object}}s as if they were {{srd5lc|Difficult Terrain}}. It takes 5 (1d10) {{srd5lc|Force}} damage if it ends its {{srd5lc|Turn}} inside an object.

|feature2=Light Sensitivity
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|fdesc2=While in {{srd5lc|Bright Light}}, the specter has {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}}s, as well as on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}s that rely on sight.

|feature3=Innate Spellcasting
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|fdesc3=The specter is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Intelligence}} ({{srd5lc|Spell Save}} {{SRD5|DC}} 18, +10 to hit with {{srd5lc|Spell Attack}}s). The specter may cast the following {{srd5lc|Wizard Spell}}s requiring no {{srd5lc|Material Component}}s: <ref>Note: The list of spells will vary individual by individual.</ref>
:{{SRD5|Cantrip}}s (at will): {{5e Spell Line|Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Toll the Dead}}
:1st {{SRD5|Spell Level|level}} (4 {{SRD5|Spell Slot|slot}}s): {{5e Spell Line|Detect Magic, Magic Missile, Shield, Thunderwave}}
:2nd level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Aganazzar's Schorcher, Detect Thoughts, Invisibility, Mirror Image}}
:3rd level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Animate Dead, Counterspell, Dispel Magic, Fireball}}
:4th level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Black Tentacles, Dimension Door}}
:5th level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Cloudkill, Scrying}}
:6th level (1 slot): {{5e Spell Line|Disintegrate, Create Undead}}
:7th level (1 slot): {{5e Spell Line|Crown of Stars, Teleport}}
:8th level (1 slot): {{5e Spell Line|Dominate Monster, Feeblemind}}
:9th level (1 slot): {{5espell|Invulnerability}} 

|feature4=Turn Resistance
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|fdesc4=The specter has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on saving throws against any effect that {{SRD5|Turn Undead|turns undead}}.

|feature5=Uncanny Resistance
|flimit5=1/Day
|fdesc5=If the specter fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

|action1=Life Drain
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|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Spell Attack}}:'' +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one {{srd5lc|Creature}}. ''Hit:'' 15 (3d6+5) {{srd5lc|Necrotic}} damage and the spectre magi regains {{srd5lc|Half}}{{5ertrd}} this many {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s. The target must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 18 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or its {{srd5lc|Hit Point Maximum}} is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken and the target is {{srd5lc|Curse}}d. The reduction lasts until the curse is removed and the creature finishes a {{srd5lc|Long Rest}}. If the target is reduced to 0 hit points while under this curse the target dies, and its spirit becomes a {{srd5lc|Specter}}.

|baction1=Aura of Fear
|blimit1={{SRD5|Recharge}}s on 6
|bdesc1=As a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}} the spectre creates an aura of fear with a radius of 60 ft. All non-undead creatures in the aura must succeed on a {{SRD5|Wisdom}} saving throw (DC 18) or become {{srd5lc|Frightened}} of the spectre for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. Affected creatures may attempt another save at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, negating the effect on a success.

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If {{srd5lc|Wizard}} fails the ritual to become a {{srd5lc|Lich}} it may become a spectre magi (destroying its corpse and spellboook in the process). The spectre magi retains all of its memories and personality. 

'''Incorporeal.''' The spectre is {{srd5lc|incorporeal}} and must succeed on a {{SRD5|Strength}} {{srd5lc|Check}} to manipulate {{srd5lc|object}}s. But being incorporeal grants it immunity to nonmagical physical attacks.

'''Growing Hunger.''' The spectre has a hunger for the life energy of living creatures. This hunger is mild at first but constantly grows until the spectre {{iplink|Drain Life|drains life}} energy from the living. By the third day, if it has not done so, the hunger is undeniable - driving it to seek sustaining life energy even in daylight against overwhelming odds. It need not kill its victim, but must perform at least one {{iplink|Drain Life}} within this period or it is destroyed at sunrise of the fourth day. 

'''Undead Nature.''' A spectre doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep. It does not age.

==Sources and Notes==
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Alignment	Neutral Evil +
Author	Rlyehable +
Challenge Rating	16 +
Experience Points	15,000 +
Features	Incorporeal Movement +, Light Sensitivity +, Innate Spellcasting +, Turn Resistance +, Uncanny Resistance +, Life Drain + and Aura of Fear +
Hit Dice	5d8 +
Hit Points	22 +
Identifier	5e Monster +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Spectre Magi 5e +
Subtype	Specter +
Title	Spectre Magi +
Type	Undead +