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Calcifda

Creature 10 (unique) — earth, fey

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

ShadeSnareLANDSUBTERRANEANfeyearth

Source: quest-for-the-frozen-flame-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +21; gemsight
Languages aklo, cyclops, fey, hallit, jotun, petran
Skills athletics +19, Gem Lore +21, nature +19, occultism +21
Str
+5
Dex
+4
Con
+5
Int
+7
Wis
+5
Cha
+3
Items Aeon Stone (Pearlescent Pyramid), Opal
AC 31 Fort +19 Ref +17 Will +23
HP 140
Immunities paralyzed, petrified, visual
Resistances physical (except adamantine) 10
Weaknesses cold-iron 5
Speed 25 feet, burrow 25 feet

Offense

Melee Claw (agile, unarmed) +22, Damage 3d6+11 slashing plus Coal Curse

Abilities

Gemsight — As long as Calcifda holds a gemstone, she can see through the gem with darkvision and the effects of Truesight. When she uses her Aeon Stone (Pearlescent Pyramid) for this ability, she also knows the wounded and dying value of every creature she sees. Calcifda is blind when she isn't holding a gem in her hand.
Light Sickness — Calcifda is Sickened 1 in bright light.
Coal Curse (curse, primal) — Wounds dealt by Calcifda's claws stiffen flesh and turn the blood that runs from them into tar. Each time a creature is damaged by Calcifda's claw Strike, it must succeed at a DC 29 Fortitude save or become permanently Slowed 1 (slowed 2 on a critical failure) as its flesh stiffens like stone. If a creature is reduced to 0 Hit Points from Calcifda's claw Strike and fails the saving throw against coal curse, it's petrified and turned to coal. A creature that spends 8 hours in direct sunlight can attempt a new saving throw to remove the effects of coal curse, even if it has been petrified.
Earth Glide — Calcifda can Burrow through any earthen matter, including rock. When she does so, she moves at her full burrow Speed, leaving no tunnels or signs of her passing.
Gem Gaze (emotion, fear, mental, primal) — Calcifda holds aloft a gem and gazes into the mind of a creature within 30 feet, infusing the creature's thoughts with visions of their body slowly turning to coal. The creature must succeed at a DC 29 Will save or become Frightened 1 (frightened 2 on a critical failure).
Lashing Stone (concentrate) — Frequency once per round
Effect Calcifda makes a claw Strike that originates from any stony or tarry surface within 60 feet. A creature that fails its Fortitude save against coal curse from this Strike increases its slowed value by 1 (Slowed 2 on a failed save, slowed 3 on a critical failure).
Steady Spellcasting — If a reaction would disrupt Calcifda's spellcasting action, she attempts a DC 15 Flat. On a success, the action isn't disrupted.
Divine Innate Spells DC 29, attack +19
5th Wall of Stone
4th Clairvoyance, Read Omens, Shape Stone
3rd Clairaudience, Earthbind
2nd Augury, Undetectable Alignment
Cantrips (5th) Know Direction, Read Aura

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLAND / SUBTERRANEANAnvil holds engaged targets still, letting the Shade set up Lashing Stone ambushes from any stone surface.
WeaverLAND / SUBTERRANEANWeaver forces enemies into positions where Calcifda's Coal Curse and Gem Gaze can debuff them from ambush.
MenderLAND / SUBTERRANEANMender recovers the Shade when it reveals itself to deliver Coal Curse or Gem Gaze at close range.

PUNISHES

✖ low Fort✖ low Will✖ melee trading
Another Shade dilutes battlefield presence, leaving no durable anchor to hold enemies in place for ambush setups.
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