Rakshasa, Pustakam

Stat block

Cha

18

Con

16

Dex

15

Int

13

Str

12

Wis

16

Speed

Walk: 25; Climb: 20

Senses

darkvision 60', passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception: 3

Actions

• Multiattack. Two Claw attacks or uses False Promises twice. It can replace one use of False Promises with use of Spellcasting.
• Claw (Fiend Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, 5 ft., one target, 7 (2d4+2) slashing damage + 9 (2d8) psychic.
• False Promises. Whispers promises of power and riches in mind of one creature it can see within 60' of it: 18 (4d8) psychic and charmed 1 min (DC 15 Wis half damage and isn't charmed). While charmed creature has disadvantage on saves vs. pustakam's enchantment spells. Charmed creature can re-save at end of each of its turns success ends effect on itself.
• Spellcasting. Cha (DC 15) no material or somatic components: At will: detect thoughts mage hand minor illusion3/day ea: command suggestion

Languages

Common, Infernal, telepathy 60'

Special abilities

• False Appearance (Object Form Only). While it remains motionless it is indistinguishable from an ordinary object.
• Limited Magic Immunity. Can't be affected or detected by spells of 2nd level or lower unless it wishes to be. Has advantage on saves vs. all other spells and magical effects.

Damage vulnerabilities

piercing from magic weapons wielded by good creatures