Giant, Argus

This huge giant’s head is covered with one hundred eyes, each blinking at different times so it never misses a thing.

Argus giants are the perfect guardians. They are called the “All Seeing” because they have one hundred eyes in their heads, sleeping two at a time while the rest remain on guard.

Family: Giant

Huge giant, lawful neutral

Armor Class 16 (chainmail)
Hit Points 184 (16d12 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	15 (+2)	20 (+5)	17 (+3)	23 (+6)	16 (+3)

Skills Insight +9, Perception +109
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 119
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)

Special Traits

• Multiple Eyes. The argus has advantage on saving throws against being blinded.
• Vigilant. The argus can’t be surprised.
• Wakeful. While the argus sleeps, at least one of its pairs of eyes are awake.

Actions

• Multiattack. The argus attacks twice with its greatclub or makes one greatclub attack and uses Weird Insight once.
• Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
• Weird Insight. The argus targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception) check against the argus’ Wisdom (Insight) check. If the argus wins, it magically learns one fact or secret about the target. The target automatically wins if it is immune to being charmed.

ABOUT

Sacred to Hera. The original argos giant was named Panoptes, who lived in the Argolis in the Peloponnese.

When Zeus was consorting with the nymph Io, Hera discovered them in the act. Zeus quickly transformed Io into a white heifer, but Hera was not deceived and demanded the animal as a gift. She appointed Panoptes as its guard. Panoptes’ achievements were legendary: he slew a bull that ravaged Arcaida, a satyr robber, the serpent Echidna, and the murderers of Apis. Distressed, Zeus sent Hermes on a rescue mission. Hermes lulled Panoptes to sleep with his music and then cut off his head. Distressed, Hera placed Panoptes eyes on the feathers of a peacock.

Section 15: Copyright Notice

5E RPG: Ancient Adventures. Copyright 2020, Mal and Tal, LLC; Author Michael Tresca.

Argus Panoptes

Originally Posted by Nilbog of the Wizards Community forums.
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ARGUS PANOPTES
Gargantuan Giant
Hit Dice	35d8+245 (402 hp)
Initiative	+4
Speed	50 ft. (10 squares)
Armor Class	29 (-4 size, +19 natural, +4 chainmail), touch 6, flat-footed 29
Base Attack/Grapple	+26/+52
Attack	Slam +37* melee (2d6+18*)
Full Attack	4 slams +37* melee (2d6+18*)
Space/Reach	20 ft./20 ft.
Special Attacks	Gaze, spell-like abilities
Special Qualities	DR 15/epic, many eyes, sibling of the gods, SR 30
Saves	Fort +25, Ref +21, Will +10
Abilities	Strength 34, Dexterity 11, Constitution 24, Intelligence 9, Wisdom 8, Charisma 15
Skills	Intimidate +40, Listen +37, Search +9, Spot +47*
Feats	Ability Focus (gaze), Alertness, Awesome Blow, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, lightning reflexes, Power Attack, Quicken Spell-Like Ability (shout), Run, Weapon Focus (slam)
Environment	Any land or underground
Organization	Solitary
Challenge Rating	19
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	—
Level Adjustment	—

Gaze (Su): Any creature meeting the gaze of Argus Panoptes must make a Will save (DC 29) or be blinded for 2d6 rounds.

Spell-Like Abilities: At will – alarm, greater magic fang, shield, shout.

3/day – globe of invulnerability.

Many Eyes (Ex): Argus Panoptes gains a +10 bonus on Spot and Search checks.

Sibling of the Gods (Ex): Argus Panoptes, as a primal force of the universe embodied, is immune to death effects, Paralysis, sleep, and petrification. Argus Panoptes never needs to breathe, eat, or sleep.