The king of spirits and leader of a host of celestials, Barong manifests as a large lion with thick, white fur. He wears a red mask and his body is adorned with gilded armor, polished to a mirror finish.

Sworn Enemies. Barong has sworn his life to the defeat of his former lover, Rangda, the demon queen of witches. Though he works to spread harmony throughout existence, much of his time is spent countering Rangda’s schemes.

Celestial Allies. Barong is rarely without an entourage of like-minded celestials ready to aid him at a moment’s notice. Good-aligned ghosts and wraiths flock to him, particularly those wronged by loved ones or who fell victim to Rangda and the machinations of her worshippers.

Barong

Large celestial, lawful good
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 225 (18d10 + 126)
Speed 60 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
25 (+7)	20 (+5)	25 (+7)	18 (+4)	23 (+6)	22 (+6)

Saving Throws Con +13, Wis +12, Cha +12
Skills Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +12
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 22
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)

Aura of Protection. All allies within 30 feet of Barong gain a +6 bonus to saving throws as long as Barong is conscious.

Divine Weapons. Barong’s weapon attacks are magical. When he hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 18 (4d8) radiant damage (already included below).

Magic Resistance. Barong has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Pack Tactics. Barong has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of his allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Multiattack. Barong makes two attacks: one with his bite and one with his claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d8 + 7) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) radiant damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d6 + 7) slashing damage plus 18 (4d8) radiant damage.

Summon Spirit (1/Day). Barong can summon any combination of 2d4 good-aligned ghosts, uraeuses or couatls; 1d4 temple dogs, unicorns, or good-aligned wraiths; or one buraq or deva. The spirits and celestials appear in unoccupied spaces within 60 feet of Barong and act as his allies. They remain for 1 minute or until Barong dismisses them as an action.

Reactions

Divine Protection. When a creature makes an attack against Barong or one of his allies within 30 feet, Barong grants the target of the attack a +5 bonus to its AC until the start of his next turn.

Legendary Actions

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

Claw. Barong makes one claw attack.

Enlightening Roar. Each creature he chooses within 30 feet of him can immediately repeat a saving throw to end one condition currently affecting it.

Divine Command (Costs 2 Actions). Barong roars a command at one allied undead or celestial within 30 feet of him. It can move up to its speed and make one attack as a reaction. The creature doesn’t provoke an opportunity attack from this movement. Bats Bats exist in hundreds of species, from the harmless messenger bats of the ghoul empire to the ravening blood-devouring vampire bats found in various castles and deep jungles. The giant albino bat and the giant vampire bat are two monsters that vex adventurers more often than most, and they are often allies of darakhul, werebats, dhampirs, and vampires.