b'High Priest of Hate \n'b'  Medium   humanoid  (any race),  lawful evil  \n'b'  Armor Class  16 (chain mail)  Hit Points  127 (17d8 + 51)  Speed  30 ft. \n'b'    Str \n'b' Dex \n'b' Con \n'b' Int \n'b' Wis \n'b' Cha \n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'     Saving Throws   Int  +6,  Wis  +10,  Cha  +8  Skills   History  +6,  Medicine  +10,  Persuasion  +8,  Religion  +6  Senses  passive  Perception  15  Languages  Common and two others  Challenge  13 (10,000 XP) \n'b' Special Traits \n'b'   Divine Eminence . As a bonus action, the priest can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 17 (5d6) radiant damage on a hit. This benefit only lasts until the end of the next turn. If the priest expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra damage increases by 1d6 for each level above the 1st (but only up to 4th level). \n'b'  Spellcasting . The priest is a 17th-level  cleric . Its spellcasting ability is  Wisdom  (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following  cleric  spells:\n'b'\n'b'   Cantrips (at will) :  light ,  resistance ,  sacred flame , spare the dying,  thaumaturgy  \n'b'  1st level (4 slots) :  bane ,  guiding bolt ,  inflict wounds ,  protection from evil and good  \n'b'  2nd level (3 slots) :  hold person ,  silence ,  spiritual weapon  \n'b'  3rd level (3 slots) :  animate dead ,  dispel magic ,  mass healing word  \n'b'  4th level (3 slots) :  banishment ,  divination ,  locate creature  \n'b'  5th level (2 slots) :  flame strike ,  insect plague  \n'b'  6th level (1 slot) :  harm  \n'b'  7th level (1 slot) :  fire storm  \n'b'  8th level (1 slot) :  antimagic field  \n'b'  9th level (1 slot) :  gate  \n'b'\n'b'  Actions \n'b'   +2 Mace .  Melee Weapon Attack : +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.  Hit : 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. \n'b'  About \n'b' In very large cities powerful evil priests lead some of the temples. These high priests of hate have tremendous influence in the sprawling settlements. \n'b' They spew horrid, cruel teachings of xenophobia and other evil beliefs. Incredibly, these priests are able to travel to other planes of existence. They are even able to visit their deity on its home plane. \n'b'  Unholy Hierarchy . Many other priests, clerics, and acolytes follow the high priest. Evil knights and anti-paladins are also members of the priests\xe2\x80\x99 temples.\xc2\xa0In some cases, these priests and their followers can rule an entire city or kingdom. \n'b'  Populist Priest . Some of the poorest of the city are enthralled by these evil priests\xe2\x80\x99 message. A number of these outraged citizens are aligned with the misguided beliefs. \n'b'  Towering Temple . The headquarters for the priests is usually a large, expansive temple. Not many creatures ever get access to this heavily guarded complex. \n'b' An immense dungeon area is used to house prisoners for horrific ceremonies.'