Graz'zt
The appearance of this demon lord is a warning that not all that is beautiful is good. Every plane and curve of his nine-foot-tall body, every glance of his burning eyes, promises a mixture of pleasure and pain. Graz'zt can transform himself at will, appearing in any humanlike form that pleases him or his onlookers, all equally tempting in their own ways. In every form, though, a subtle wrongness pervades his beauty, from the cruel cast of his features to the six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.
Graz'zt surrounds himself with the finest of things and the most attractive of servants, and he adorns himself in silks and leathers both striking and disturbing in their workmanship. His lair and those of his cultists are pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden save moderation and kindness.
Although he prefers charm and subtle manipulation, Graz'zt is capable of terrible violence when provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, whose wavy, razor-edged blade drips acid at his command.
Cults devoted to him are secret societies of indulgence, often using their debauchery to subjugate others through blackmail, addiction, and manipulation. They wear alabaster masks with ecstatic expressions and ostentatious dress and body ornamentation to their secret assignations.
Cultists of Graz'zt
Graz'zt grants his cultists special abilities. His cultists can gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders can gain the Master of Pleasures trait.
Joy from Pain. Whenever this creature suffers a critical hit, it can make one melee weapon attack as a reaction.
Master of Pleasures. As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can magically grant 5 temporary hit points to itself and up to three allies within 30 feet of it.
Graz'zt
Large fiend (Demon Lord), Chaotic Evil
- Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 346 (33d10 + 165)
- Speed 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 22 (+6) 15 (+2) 21 (+5) 23 (+6) 21 (+5) 26 (+8)
- Proficiency Bonus +7
- Saving Throws Dex +9,Con +12,Wis +12
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Damage Resistances cold,fire,lightning
- Damage Immunities poison; bludgeoning,piercing,and slashing that is nonmagical
- Condition Immunities charmed,exhaustion,frightened,poisoned
- Skills Deception +15,Insight +12,Perception +12,Persuasion +15
- Senses truesight 120 ft.,passive Perception 22
- Languages all,telepathy 120 ft.
- Challenge 24
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Graz'zt fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Graz'zt has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. Graz'zt makes two Wave of Sorrow attacks. He can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
Wave of Sorrow (Greatsword). Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) force damage plus 14 (4d6) acid damage.
Spellcasting. Graz'zt casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23):
At will: charm person, detect magic, dispel magic
3/day each: darkness, dominate person, telekinesis, teleport
1/day each: dominate monster, greater invisibility
Teleport. Graz'zt teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. Graz'zt transforms into a form that resembles a Medium Humanoid or back into his true form. Aside from his size, his statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn't transformed.
Reactions
Negate Spell (Recharge 5-6). Graz'zt tries to interrupt a spell he sees a creature casting within 60 feet of him. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, the spell fails and has no effect. If the spell is 4th level or higher, Graz'zt makes a Charisma check against a DC of 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.
Legendary Actions
Graz'zt 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. Graz'zt regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Abyssal Magic. Graz'zt uses Spellcasting or Teleport.
Attack. Graz'zt makes one Wave of Sorrow attack.
Dance, My Puppet. One creature charmed by Graz'zt that Graz'zt can see must use its reaction to move up to its speed as Graz'zt directs.
Graz'zt's Lair
Graz'zt's principal lair is his Argent Palace, a grandiose structure in the city of Zelatar, found within his abyssal domain of Azzagrat. Graz'zt's demonic influence radiates outward in a tangible ripple, warping reality around him. Given enough time in a single location, Graz'zt can twist it with his power.Graz'zt's lair is a den of ostentation and hedonism. It is adorned with finery and decorations so decadent that even the wealthiest of mortals would blush at the excess. Within Graz'zt's lairs, devotees and subjects alike are forced to slake Graz'zt's thirst for pageantry.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Graz'zt can take one of the following lair actions; he can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row: * Command. Graz'zt casts the command spell on every creature of his choice in the lair. He needn't see each one, but he must be aware that an individual is in the lair to target that creature. He issues the same command to all the targets. * Conjure Mirrors. Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
Regional Effects
The region containing Graz'zt's lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: * Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons. * Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks have advantage. * Mirrors Everywhere. Flat surfaces within 1 mile of the lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike. * If Graz'zt dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.