Scholar of Winter

Medium fey, chaotic evil

Armor Class

15 (18 with mage armor)

Hit Points

152 (16d8 + 80)

Speed

40 ft., fly 60 ft.

Saves

Int +12, Wis +7, Cha +10

Skills

Arcana +12, Deception +10, History +12, Perception +7, Persuasion +10

Damage Immunities

cold

Senses

darkvision 60 ft.

Languages

Common, Sylvan, Elvish, Draconic, Giant

Challenge

16

Innate Spellcasting

The scholar's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks). He can cast the following spells, requiring no components • At will: chill touch, locate object, ray of frost, tongues • 3/Day each: banishment, cone of cold, hypnotic pattern, legend lore, mage armor, silence, zone of truth • 1/Day each: enthrall, modify memory, sleet storm, suggestion

Magic Resistance

The scholar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Regeneration

The scholar regains 10 hit points at the start of each of his turns if he has at least 1 hit point.

Shadow Stealth

While in dim light or darkness, the scholar can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack

The Scholar of Winter makes two melee attacks.

Ice Staff

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage plus 17 (5d6) cold damage.

Frigid Stare (Recharge 4-6)

The scholar can use an action to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the target can see the scholar, the target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take 31 (9d6) cold damage.