Bake-kujira

The Bake-kujira, also known as the ghost whale, is a terrifying sight to behold. It appears as a massive, spectral skeleton resembling a whale, its bones translucent and glowing with an eerie blue light. Accompanying the Bake-kujira are strange ethereal birds and fish, floating around it as if in a macabre dance. The air around the creature feels heavy, and a sense of foreboding and misfortune permeates the area where it resides.

Legends speak of the Bake-kujira as an omen of doom and tragedy. Its presence brings forth a curse that inflicts great misfortune upon the land and its inhabitants. Crops wither, diseases spread, and accidents become frequent in the vicinity of its lair. The ghostly creature is said to be drawn to places where great suffering or atrocities have occurred.

The Bake-kujira possesses the ability to fly effortlessly, defying gravity as it hovers above the ground. Its spectral form allows it to pass through objects and creatures, making it a formidable and elusive foe. Its haunting wail can stun and damage those unfortunate enough to hear it, while its spectral slam delivers bone-crushing blows.

Encountering the Bake-kujira is a harrowing experience, and only the bravest adventurers dare to face its curse and attempt

Special Abilities

Curse of the Ghost Whale: Any creature that starts its turn within 60 feet of the Bake-kujira must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or suffer disadvantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Undead Nature: The Bake-kujira doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Actions

Spectral Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 33 (4d12 + 6) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage.

Soul Wail (Recharge 6): The Bake-kujira emits a haunting wail, forcing all creatures within 60 feet of it to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 22 (4d10) psychic damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and isn’t stunned.

Ethereal Presence: The Bake-kujira and any creatures within 10 feet of it gain the ability to move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. The creature takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Lair Actions

Curse of Misfortune:

• The area within a 2-mile radius of the Bake-kujira’s lair becomes shrouded in an eerie mist, reducing visibility and making it difficult to navigate.
• Crops and vegetation in the cursed area wither and die, causing food shortages and economic hardship for nearby settlements.
• Disease and sickness become more prevalent, spreading among the inhabitants of the cursed region.
• Unpredictable weather patterns plague the area, with frequent storms, heavy rains, and sudden temperature drops, making travel and outdoor activities hazardous.

Tainted Waters:

• Bodies of water within the cursed region become stagnant and foul, their once-clear waters turning murky and emitting a putrid smell. Enemies of the Bake-kujira who drink the water will vomit immediately.
• Marine life in the affected waters suffers, leading to a decline in fish populations and disrupted ecosystems.
• Any attempts to fish or gather resources from the tainted waters result in spoiled or diseased catches, further exacerbating the region’s struggles.

Cursed Dreams:

• The inhabitants of the cursed area suffer from restless nights plagued by vivid and disturbing dreams.
• Nightmares become increasingly frequent and realistic, causing sleep deprivation and psychological distress among the affected individuals.
• These dreams often provide unsettling visions and glimpses of past tragedies, driving some individuals to madness or obsession with uncovering hidden truths.

Spectral Haunting:

• The ghostly presence of the Bake-kujira manifests in the cursed area, with ethereal apparitions appearing to those who venture too close.
• These spectral manifestations take the form of ghostly figures, haunting sounds, and strange phenomena, further instilling fear and unease among the inhabitants.
• Some of these apparitions may be the restless spirits of those who perished due to the Bake-kujira’s curse, seeking resolution or revenge.

Reversal of Fortune:

• The curse of the Bake-kujira twists luck and fate in the cursed region, leading to a series of unfortunate events for its inhabitants.
• Prosperity turns to poverty, relationships become strained, and once-trusted allies may turn against each other under the weight of the curse.
• Finding valuable resources or treasures becomes exceedingly difficult, as luck seems to favor misfortune rather than fortune in the affected area.

Breaking the curse of the Bake-kujira requires a courageous group of adventurers to uncover the source of the curse, confront the ghostly entity, and bring about its final resolution. Only then can the land be freed from its grip and the regional effects begin to subside.

Proficiencies

• Perception +5
• Stealth +4
• Saving Throw: WIS +5