Invisible Stalker

In the realms where magic weaves its intricate tapestry, there exists a creature that defies both sight and grasp, known as the Invisible Stalker. This ethereal being appears as naught but a shimmering distortion in the air, its form elusive and ever-shifting. Born from the plane of elemental air, the Invisible Stalker is a guardian of its realm, carrying out the bidding of powerful entities or answering the summons of desperate sorcerers.

With an agility matched only by the wind itself, the Invisible Stalker moves with uncanny swiftness, its footsteps leaving no trace upon the ground. Its translucent figure effortlessly blends into its surroundings, making it virtually impossible to detect with mortal senses alone. Those unfortunate enough to face an Invisible Stalker find themselves in a perilous game of cat and mouse, as the creature toys with their perceptions, appearing and disappearing with disorienting ease.

Despite its intangible nature, the Invisible Stalker possesses formidable strength and keen senses. Its touch, when it strikes, is chillingly cold, leaving frostbite in its wake. This spectral assailant wields the power of the air itself, summoning gusts of wind to assail its foes, or enveloping itself in a whirlwind, rendering it even more elusive and resilient.

Though driven by a sense of duty or compelled by a pact, the Invisible Stalker remains a creature of inscrutable motives. Some believe it to be an elemental force bound to serve a master, while others posit that it exists solely to balance the scales of power in the elemental realms. Regardless of its origins, those who seek its aid or cross its path tread a dangerous path, for the Invisible Stalker is an enigmatic and unpredictable force.

To encounter an Invisible Stalker is to enter a realm of uncertainty and constant vigilance. Its ethereal presence challenges adventurers to harness their wits and rely on senses beyond the mundane. Those who dare to confront this ephemeral foe must find ways to unveil its hidden form, harness the elements against it, or outmaneuver it with guile. In the ever-shifting dance between visibility and invisibility, the fate of those who dare to face the Invisible Stalker hangs in the balance, as they navigate a perilous journey through the unseen.

Special Abilities

Invisibility

The stalker is invisible.

Faultless Tracker

The stalker is given a quarry by its summoner. The stalker knows the direction and distance to its quarry as long as the two of them are on the same plane of existence. The stalker also knows the location of its summoner.

Actions

• Multiattack: The stalker makes two slam attacks.
• Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Proficiencies

• Skill: Perception +8
• Skill: Stealth +10

June 16, 2024

Monster du Jour

If you're a GM, consider working this creature into your campaign. If you're a player, it might be time to do a little reading. #gsmdj