Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil

Armor Class 13 (chain shirt)

Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 16 (+3)

Skills Deception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +2

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages Aquan, Common

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell appears in this appendix):

Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, ray of frost

1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, ice knife,* magic missile, shield

2nd level (3 slots): blur, hold person

3rd level (2 slots): sleet storm

Actions

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Crushing Wave priests are the fanatical core of the cult.