High Priestess Herennia Scarabae CR: 12

Medium humanoid, lawful evil

Armor Class: 16 (Chain Mail)

Hit Points: 272 (32d8 + 128) 32d8+128

Speed: 30 ft

STR

17 +3

DEX

13 +1

CON

18 +4

INT

15 +2

WIS

22 +6

CHA

15 +2

Saving Throws: Strength +7, Constitution +8, Intelligence +6, Wisdom +10

Skills:

Insight +10, Medicine +10, Perception +10, Religion +10

Senses:

Passive Perception 20

Languages: Common (Darkonian, Mordentish), Dwarven, & Elven

Challenge Rating: 12 ( 8400 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: +4

Spellcasting. The high priestess casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components & using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18, +10 spell attack bonus):

At Will: Ceremony, Light, Thaumaturgy
1/Day Each: Flame Strike (at 6th-level), Hallow, Raise Dead, Zone of Truth

Actions

Multiattack. The high priestess makes three Necrotic Burst attacks.

Necrotic Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5' or range 60', one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) 4d10+6 necrotic damage.

Profane Word (Recharge 4-6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 18, each enemy in a 20' radius originating from the high priestess. Failure: 21 (6d6) 6d6 necrotic damage, & the target has the Stunned condition until the end of the high priestess' next turn. Success: Half damage only.

Bonus Actions

Divine Aid (3/Day). The high priestess casts Bane, Dispel Magic, Healing Word, or Lesser Restoration, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.