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Llorona

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Appearance: Lloronas, in the folklore of certain cultures, are spectral figures often described as ethereal women draped in flowing white robes, with long, dark hair cascading around their faces. Their eyes are said to be filled with sorrow and anguish, and their presence is accompanied by a chilling aura of despair.

Behavior: Lloronas are tormented souls, forever haunted by the pain of their past actions. They are driven by an insatiable longing, endlessly searching for redemption or closure. Their demeanor is often mournful and grief-stricken, and their presence is marked by mournful wails and anguished cries.

Habitat: Lloronas are often associated with bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and streams. These locations hold symbolic significance in their legends, as they are believed to be the sites where they committed their tragic deeds or where they wander in search of absolution.

Modus Operandi: Lloronas are known to appear near bodies of water, where they are said to lure unsuspecting victims, particularly children, with their haunting cries. Some legends suggest that they seek to drag others into the depths with them, while others portray them as tragic figures yearning for companionship or forgiveness.

Motivation: The motivation of Lloronas is deeply rooted in their past traumas and regrets. They are driven by a desperate need to atone for their sins or find solace for their eternal torment. Despite their spectral nature, they retain a human-like longing for love, redemption, or reconciliation with the souls they have wronged.


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Llorona
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Medium undead, chaotic evil


Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 90 (12d8 + 36) Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.


STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
12 (+1)16 (+3)16 (+3)10 (+0)14 (+2)18 (+4)

Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +7 Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Resistances necrotic, psychic Damage Immunities cold Condition Immunities charmed, frightened Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)


Ethereal Sight. The Llorona can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa.

Incorporeal Movement. The Llorona can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Etherealness. The Llorona enters the Ethereal Plane from the Material Plane, or vice versa. It is visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can’t affect or be affected by anything on the other plane.

Haunting Presence. The Llorona is accompanied by three ghostly apparitions of the children she drowned. These downed children are spectral entities that share the Llorona’s ethereal nature and can move independently within 60 feet of her. As a bonus action on its turn, the Llorona can command one or more of the downed children to make a Withering Touch attack against a target within range.


Actions

Withering Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d8 + 3) necrotic damage.

Ethereal Wail (Recharge 5-6). The Llorona releases a haunting wail. Each creature within 30 feet of the Llorona must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.


Description

The Llorona is a spectral figure, forever bound to the earthly realm by the weight of its tragic past. Its form is ethereal and translucent, its features obscured by a veil of mist. Its mournful wails echo across the landscape, haunting those who hear them and instilling a sense of dread in all who encounter it. The Llorona is driven by an insatiable hunger for vengeance or absolution, its presence a chilling reminder of the consequences of unbridled sorrow and despair. Accompanied by the spectral apparitions of three children she drowned, the Llorona is a formidable and terrifying foe, capable of inflicting both physical and psychological harm on those who cross her path.

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Weeping and wearing a damp funeral dress, this ghostly woman carries an air of menace and overwhelming despair about her.

Lloronas are vengeful spirits that roam riversides, shorelines, and swamps in search of victims. They form as the result of shame and sorrow paired with a tragic drowning of a child, whether it be accidental or murderously intentional, and they want others to share in their pain and misery. Most encounters with a llorona begin as the victim hears mournful sobbing cries in the distance.

Some victims she simply fills with sorrow, hoping that the experience will scar their minds or cause them to correct their ways, but others she marks for death. If a victim isn’t compelled to drown himself upon hearing the llorona’s wails, she snatches him up and drags him into the water so she can plunge him beneath the surface until death brings them both sweet silence.

Llorona CR 11

XP 12,800
NE Medium undead (incorporeal)
Init +11; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +16

DEFENSE

AC 25, touch 25, flat-footed 17 (+7 deflection, +7 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 138 (12d8+84)
Fort +11, Ref +13, Will +9
Defensive Abilities channel resistance +2, incorporeal, rejuvenation; Immune undead traits

OFFENSE

Speed fly 60 ft. (perfect)
Melee 2 incorporeal touches +16 (4d6 plus Con drain)
Special Attacks grasping hands, wail

STATISTICS

Str —, Dex 25, Con —, Int 11, Wis 13, Cha 24
Base Atk +9; CMB +16 (+23 grapple); CMD 34
Feats Dodge, Flyby Attack, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Lunge, Mobility
Skills Fly +30, Intimidate +22, Perception +16, Stealth +22
Languages Common

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Constitution Drain (Su)

A llorona causes 1d4 points of Constitution drain on a hit. A successful DC 23 Fortitude save negates this drain. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Grasping Hands (Su)

Despite being incorporeal, a llorona can perform grapple combat maneuvers against Medium or smaller creatures. She adds her Charisma modifier to her grapple combat maneuver checks.

Using this ability doesn’t provoke attacks of opportunity. If a llorona successfully maintains a grapple, she automatically deals 4d6 points of negative energy damage and 2d4 points of Constitution drain upon her victim.

A creature can reduce the Constitution drain to 1d4 points with a successful DC 23 Fortitude save. When a llorona causes Constitution drain in this manner, she has 5 hit points restored. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Rejuvenation (Su)

A llorona reforms at the site of her death 1d6 days after being destroyed. A llorona can be put to rest only if the injustices leading to her demise are resolved or if the site of her death is affected via a hallow spell.

Wail (Su)

As a standard action, a llorona can unleash a somber wail. Any creature within 120 feet that can hear this wail must succeed at a DC 23 Will save or be compelled to enter the nearest body of water and attempt to drown itself. This effect automatically fails if there isn’t a body of water large enough to drown in within 120 feet. At the end of any round an affected creature is completely submerged in water, it can attempt a new DC 23 Will save to end the effect and cease its attempt to drown itself. This is a sonic mind-affecting compulsion effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.

ECOLOGY

Environment any shorelines or swamps
Organization solitary
Treasure none

Section 15: Copyright Notice

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 6 © 2017, Paizo Inc.; Authors: Robert Brookes, Benjamin Bruck, John Compton, Paris Crenshaw, Adam Daigle, Crystal Frasier, James Jacobs, Thurston Hillman, Tim Hitchcock, Brandon Hodge, Jason Keeley, Isabelle Lee, Jason Nelson, Tim Nightengale, F. Wesley Schneider, David Schwartz, Mark Seifter, Todd Stewart, Josh Vogt, and Linda Zayas-Palmer.

Description

Physical Description: A Llorona is a spectral figure, often seen as a woman draped in flowing white garments that seem to billow around her as if caught in an eternal breeze. Her long, dark hair hangs loosely around her face, partially obscuring her features. Her eyes, when visible, are filled with sorrow and anguish, and her translucent form seems to shimmer faintly in the moonlight.

General Description: Lloronas are tragic figures, forever bound by the weight of their past actions. They are often encountered near bodies of water, where their mournful cries echo across the landscape. Their presence is marked by an overwhelming sense of sadness and loss, as if they are perpetually trapped in a state of mourning. Despite their spectral nature, Lloronas possess a haunting beauty that captivates and unsettles those who encounter them, leaving behind an indelible impression of sorrow and despair.

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