Disciple of Phenax
Source: Theros Bestiary TBVXXV
Disciples of Phenax perform a ritual in which the name of a hated person is written on a piece of paper and a dagger is driven into it. This is accompanied by a prayer that that person die.
"name": "Disciple of Phenax (TBVXXV)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"subtype": "human"
"alignment": "Lawful Evil"
"ac": !!int "10"
"hp": !!int "8"
"hit_dice": "2d8 + 0"
"modifier": !!int "0"
"stats":
- !!int "11"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "12"
"speed": "30 ft."
"saves":
- "dexterity": !!int "2"
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Deception](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#deception)"
"desc": "+3"
- "name": "[Religion](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#religion)"
"desc": "+2"
- "name": "[Stealth](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#stealth)"
"desc": "+2"
"senses": "passive Perception 10"
"languages": "Common, Any one language"
"cr": "1/2"
"traits":
- "desc": "The disciple's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: [Light](../../../Compendium/spells/light-xphb), [Sacred Flame](../../../Compendium/spells/sacred-flame-xphb) 3/day: [Bless](../../../Compendium/spells/bless-xphb), [Cure Wounds](../../../Compendium/spells/cure-wounds-xphb), [Sanctuary](../../../Compendium/spells/sanctuary-xphb)"
"name": "Innate Spellcasting"
"actions":
- "desc": "_Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage."
"name": "Dagger"
- "desc": "The disciple writes the name of a person on a piece of paper, then drives a dagger through it, pinning it to a stone altar or temple belonging to Phenax. That person must succeed on a DC 5 Charisma saving throw or be killed instantly. A person whose name has been used in the last 24 hours is immune to this ritual."
"name": "Ritual of Vengeance"
"source":
- "TBVXXV"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/disciple-of-phenax-tbvxxv.webp"