Glasya-Labolas

Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil

Armor Class 19 (natural armor)

Hit Points 276 (24d12 + 120)

Speed 50 ft., fly 120 ft. (hover), climb 30 ft.

STR 24 (+7) · DEX 20 (+5) · CON 21 (+5) · INT 19 (+4) · WIS 18 (+4) · CHA 19 (+4)

Saving Throws Dex +12, Con +13, Wis +10, Cha +11

Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Insight +10, Perception +10, Stealth +12

Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities charmed, poisoned

Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20

Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, telepathy 120 ft.

Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)

Traits

Amphibious Wings. Glasya-Labolas’s griffinlike pinions allow him to hover, and he never needs to make checks to remain aloft.

Keen Smell. The demon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Magic Resistance. Glasya-Labolas has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Weapons. His weapon attacks are magical.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Glasya-Labolas fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Invisible Hunter. At the end of each of his turns, Glasya-Labolas can turn invisible (as the invisibility spell) until he attacks, casts a spell, or is incapacitated.

Prophetic Insight. When a creature Glasya-Labolas can see within 60 feet makes an attack roll or saving throw, he can use his reaction to grant that roll advantage or disadvantage.

Blood for Life (Curse). As a bonus action, Glasya-Labolas targets one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. A cursed creature must kill another sentient creature before the next dawn or take 55 (10d10) necrotic damage, and Glasya-Labolas regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt. The curse lasts 24 hours and can be ended early by remove curse, greater restoration, or wish. A creature that succeeds on the save is immune to this trait for 24 hours.

Actions

Multiattack. Glasya-Labolas makes three attacks: one with his Bite, one with his Talon, and one with Shadow Bolt.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) necrotic damage.

Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 7) slashing damage.

Shadow Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +12 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d10) necrotic damage.

Fate-Rending Howl (Recharge 5–6). Glasya-Labolas unleashes a soul-shredding howl at one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 60 (11d10) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Bonus Actions

Blood for Life. (see trait)

Reactions

Prophetic Insight. (see trait)

Legendary Actions

Glasya-Labolas can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. He regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Shadow Blink. Glasya-Labolas moves up to half his flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks and becomes invisible until the end of the movement.

Necrotic Glare. Ranged Spell Attack: +12 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (4d10) necrotic damage.

Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). Glasya-Labolas beats his massive wings. Each creature within 10 feet of him must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Glasya-Labolas can then fly up to half his flying speed.

Lore

A demonic count appearing as a dog with griffin wings, capable of instantly imparting all knowledge— especially the art of murder.

Glasya-Labolas is one of the bleakest and most intellectually over-charged figures in the demonological tradition. This spirit stands as a paradoxical fusion of enlightener and executioner, offering his adherents instant mastery of the sciences at the price of committing murder.

Glasya-Labolas’s manifestation is among the most recognizable—and at the same time the most terrifying—in the Goetic pantheon. He is traditionally described as a dog with the wings of a griffin. This image is not a random assortment of traits but a carefully constructed symbolic code. The canine aspect relates to the functions of threshold guardian, psychopomp, and relentless pursuer; hence the epithets “captain of all assassins” and “author of bloodshed.” The griffin wings, rather than merely eagle wings, underscore the blend of earthly might and celestial vigilance: their huge span and special feather structure are said to withstand magical attacks, allowing the demon to hover over a battlefield unseen by mortals. In occult practice he can assume human form—a young warrior with short dark-golden hair, sun-tanned skin, a cold penetrating gaze, and a harsh guttural voice.

From Demonic Bestiary 5E, p. 54 · Fern Flower Press