monster

Hlam

CR 16

Medium Humanoid (human), Lawful Good

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

22 (Unarmored Defense)

Hit Points

137 (25d8 + 25)

Speed

60 ft.

str

dex

con

int

wis

cha

Traits

Evasion.If Hlam is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if he fails. He can't use this trait if he's incapacitated.

Magic Attacks.Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical.

Unarmored Defense.While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.

Actions

Multiattack.Hlam attacks three times using his unarmed strike, darts, or both.

Unarmed Strike.mw 12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d10 + 7) bludgeoning, magic damage. If the target is a creature, Hlam can choose one of the following additional effects: The target must succeed on a 18 Strength saving throw or drop one item it is holding (Hlam's choice). The target must succeed on a 18 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone. The target must succeed on a 18 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of Hlam's next turn.

Dart.rw 12 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d4 + 7) piercing damage.

Quivering Palm.mw 12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. target must make a {@dc 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target is reduced to 0 hit points. On a successful save, the target takes 55 (10d10) necrotic damage.

Wholeness of Body (Recharges after a Long Rest).Hlam regains 60 hit points.

Legendary Actions.The creature can take 3 legendary actions...

Quick Step.Hlam moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Unarmed Strike (Costs 2 Actions).Hlam makes one unarmed strike.

Invisibility (Costs 3 Actions).Hlam becomes invisible until the end of his next turn. The effect ends if Hlam attacks or casts a spell.

Reactions.Reactions the creature can take:

Deflect Missile.In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Hlam deflects the missile. The damage he takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 27. If the damage is reduced to 0, Hlam catches the missile if it's small enough to hold in one hand and he has a hand free.

Slow Fall.Hlam reduces the bludgeoning damage he takes from a fall by 100.

Hlam

This venerable human monk lives in a cave halfway up the side of Mount Waterdeep. Hlam is the grand master of the Order of the Even-Handed, a small monastic group devoted to Tyr. Would-be students periodically visit him to learn the Way of the Sacred Fists, which combines cleric magic and monk training. They usually return to the city confused, bruised, and not inclined to visit again.

In times of great peril, Hlam can be called on to help. Sometimes he offers pearls of wisdom, and sometimes he descends from his cave to set things right with fisticuffs. He can show up at any point in the story as a helpful figure, and the characters can visit him in his cave if they need guidance or training. The Order of the Gauntlet considers him a staunch ally.

Hlam is immune to disease and doesn't require food or water. Although he ages, he suffers none of the frailty of old age.