Ferrolith Ferrolith Lore Religion DC 15: Also called iron demons or the handmaidens of pain, ferroliths are the demonic essence of succubi cast into the the molten iron pits of Azzagrat, reformed with flesh of living metal. Religion DC 20: The razor-sharp metal of ferroliths flesh causes them constant pain, keeping them in a perpetual state of brutal rage. Though sometimes still bound to the service of Graz'zt through magical compulsion, ferroliths throughout the abyss despise their creator and will turn against him at any opportunity. Ferrolith Tactics Ferroliths largely disregard attacks of opportunity, beginning combat from the air with their Razor Barrage, then landing to race toward the most injured enemy and savage it with their Adamantine Claws. They typically use their Enticing Charm only against a creature that manages to repeatedly hit them with melee attacks that bypass their resistances, after which they use their Compel each turn. Ferrolith Medium fiend (demon), chaotic evil Armor Class 18 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 152 (16d8 + 80) Speed 40 ft., fly 20 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 19 (+4) 17 (+3) 21 (+5) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 21 (+5) Saving Throws STR +8, CON +9, CHA +9 Skills Deception +9, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +9, Stealth +7 Damage Resistances Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison; Piercing and Slashing Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 16 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Corrosion Weakness. If the ferrolith takes 10 or more acid damage from a single source, it loses its resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage until the beginning of its next turn. Magic Resistance. The ferrolith has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The ferrolith makes three attacks with its Adamantine Claws, one of which it may replace with a use of its Compel. Adamantine Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) slashing damage. This attack scores a critical on an 18-20. Compel. One creature charmed by the ferrolith must use its reaction to move up to half its speed and make a weapon attack. Enticing Charm (Concentration). One humanoid the ferrolith can see within 30 feet of it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be magically Charmed and under the ferrolith's control. The Charmed creature repeats this saving throw whenever it takes damage, ending the effect on a success. When the ferrolith's charm ends on a creature, the creature takes 44 (8d10) psychic damage and is immune to this effect for the next 24 hours. Razor Barrage (Recharge 5-6). The ferrolith flings razor-sharp flakes of rust from its wings in a 30 foot cone. Each creature in the area must succceed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 45 (10d8) slashing damage, or half as much on a success.
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