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Orphan of the Black

Small · Fey · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

49 (9d6+18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Forbiddance

An orphan of the black can’t enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants.

Sense Law

An orphan of the black can pinpoint the location of a lawful creature within 30 feet of it.

Transmit Pain

A creature that hits the orphan of the black with an attack must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or take 7 (2d6) psychic damage.

Actions

Incite Violence

Recharge 5–6

The orphan of the black forces a creature it can see within 15 feet of it to commit an outburst of violence. The target must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature must use its action on its next turn to attack the nearest creature other than the orphan of the black. On a success, the creature takes 7 (2d6) psychic damage from the violence boiling at the edge of its consciousness. A creature immune to being charmed isn't affected by the orphan's Incite Violence.

Multiattack

The orphan of the black makes two melee attacks.

Slam

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Orphan of the Black

Orphan of the Black is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 49 hit points (derived from 9d6+18).

Orphan of the Black has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Orphan of the Black

2 tips available

When using Orphan of the Black in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Orphan of the Black

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Orphan of the Black?: Orphan of the Black has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Orphan of the Black?: Orphan of the Black is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Orphan of the Black speak?: Orphan of the Black can communicate in Common.