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Deep One Archimandrite

Large Humanoid · Chaotic Evil · CR 8

  • Humanoid
  • Large
  • Tier 2
  • Evil

CR 8 large humanoid, chaotic evil — that's Deep One Archimandrite. Native to underwater. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
8
Type
Humanoid
Size
Large
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Speed
40, swim 40
Habitats
Underwater
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Deep One Archimandrite is a sentient species with its own culture, settlements, and political structure. It is most often found in underwater regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights. As a legendary creature, it is rare in the world and likely the only specimen of its kind in the local region.

Behaviour

Deep One Archimandrite is driven by culture, faction, and personal motive; can be reasoned with, bribed, or betrayed. Its Chaotic Evil alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember. Spellcasting expands its repertoire well beyond what its physical stat block alone suggests.

Origin

Deep One Archimandrite is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 8 monstersAll HumanoidsUnderwater

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deep One Archimandrite

What is the challenge rating of Deep One Archimandrite?
Listed CR for Deep One Archimandrite: 8. Match it to a party that suits mid-tier groups.
What type of creature is Deep One Archimandrite?
The bestiary type for Deep One Archimandrite is humanoid, large size, chaotic evil alignment.
Where does Deep One Archimandrite live?
Deep One Archimandrite is typically encountered in Underwater.
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