Maghtew Budj

Maghtew Budj is a member of the Followers of the Absolute that may be found in the sanctum north of the Barracks in the Mind Flayer Colony.

Involvement

Maghtew can be found being rallied by his wife  Kressa Bonedaughter along with his fellow cultists  Hairy Henry and  Ironfinger. On approaching, Kressa casts  Myrkul's Gift, which gives her and the other cultists 10 temporary hit points.

Maghtew attacks along with the other followers in the barracks if combat begins through dialogue with Kressa or if attacked.

If left alone, he moves to his room in the north-eastern part of the barracks, greeting the party with "May death claim you soon" and "Your bones be blessed" if spoken to.

His journal found in his room reveals that he is the husband of Kressa Bonedaughter and that they were formerly country surgeons from ⁠Nashkel. It details how, after joining the Cult of Myrkul, Kressa became obsessed with her tadpole research as well as with a "pet", which she used for her experiments - and how all of this estranged him from his wife. He attempted to bring her back to her senses by telling  Balthazar of her pet, which caused Balthazar to ship it to the Nautiloid, but this only entrenched her desire for a thrall.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Concussive Smash ()   –   Flail of Myrkul

Damage: 2~9

1d8 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly  Daze them.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Flail of Myrkul

Damage: 2~9

1d8 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Misty Step ( + )

Surrounded by silver mist, you teleport to an unoccupied space you can see.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Ray of Sickness ( + )

Damage: 2~16

2d8⁠Poison

Possibly  Poisons the target.

 CON Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Tenacity ()   –   Flail of Myrkul

Damage: 1

1⁠Bludgeoning

When you miss an attack, deal Bludgeoning damage equal to your Strength modifier anyway (minimum of 1).

 Weakening Strike ()   –   Flail of Myrkul

Damage: 2~5

1d4 + 1⁠Weapon

Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict  Weak Grip.

Creatures without weapons can't have Weak Grip.

 STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

Loot

•  Flail of Myrkul

Related literature

•  Journal of Magthew Budj

Notes

• His journal misspells his name as Magthew.