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Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft (5e)

Podling CR: 1/2

Medium plant, chaotic evil
Armor Class: 10
Hit Points: 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed: 20 ft

STR

15 +2

DEX

11 +0

CON

14 +2

INT

10 +0

WIS

10 +0

CHA

10 +0

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Blindsight 30', Passive Perception 10
Languages: Deep Speech, the languages the creature knew in life
Challenge Rating: 1/2 ( 100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Semblance of Life. The podling is a physical copy of a creature digested by a bodytaker plant. The podling has the digested creature's memories and behaves like that creature, but with occasional lapses. An observer familiar with the digested creature can recognize the discrepancies with a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check, or automatically if the podling does something in direct contradiction to the digested creature's established beliefs or behavior. The podling melts into a slurry when it dies, when the bodytaker plant that created it dies, or when the bodytaker plant dismisses it (no action required).

Unusual Nature. The podling doesn't require sleep.

Actions

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Suggested Environments

Forest, Swamp, Underdark, Urban


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