Description

The ghosts who make up the Obzedat are traditionally called patriarchs, though they can be male or female. They are the oldest, wealthiest, and most influential oligarchs of the Orzhov Syndicate. They have been dead for centuries, but they refuse to let go of the fortunes they amassed in life. Addicted to power and prestige, these patriarchs continue to dominate the guild and accumulate even larger fortunes.   Mostly Unanimous. The ghosts of the Obzedat function as a unit, driven by their shared desire to accumulate ever more wealth for the guild. In times of disagreement, the eldest of the council exerts his seniority to bend the council to his will.   Grandfather Karlov. The head of the council, who gives final approval to its decisions and breaks ties within the group, is Karlov, known as Grandfather. In life, Karlov was the greediest of Orzhov oligarchs, and his many centuries as a spirit have not diminished his hunger for more wealth.   Undead Nature. An Obzedat ghost doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Innate Spellcasting. The ghost's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:

Council of Five. The ghost has a trait based on who it is, as shown below:   Enezesku: Enfeebling Ray. Enezesku's Innate Spellcasting trait includes ray of enfeeblement, which he can cast at will.   Fautomni: Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces Fautomni to 0 hit points, he must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 +the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, Fautomni drops to 1 hit point instead.   Karlov: Unnatural Vigor. When Karlov regains hit points, he has advantage on attack rolls he makes on his next turn.   Vuliev: Teleportation. Vuliev's Innate Spellcasting trait includes misty step, which he can cast at will.   Xii Xaxosz: Lingering Spite. When Xii Xaxosz is reduced to 0 hit points, his incorporeal form explodes in a burst of necrotic energy. Each creature within 5 feet of him must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 4d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.   Ethereal Sight. The ghost can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa.   Incorporeal Movement. The ghost can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 1d10 force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.   Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the ghost fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.