Cythnophorian
Creature 8 (rare) — fungus, plant
WeaverSnareLANDfungusplantpoison
In its natural state, a fully grown cythnophorian resembles a wriggling mass of tendrils and fibrous growths approximately the size of a house cat. Although fully capable of locomotion in this form, a cythnophorian is rarely encountered outside a host, typically a humanoid or animal corpse, which the creature burrows into and animates from within like a grisly flesh puppet. Once so ensconced, the cythnophorian seeks out new victims to infect with its noxious spores, seizing control of their bodi
Source: wardens-of-wildwood-bestiary
Perception +12; darkvision, lifesense (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills stealth +15
Str
+4
Dex
+3
Con
+6
Int
-2
Wis
+2
Cha
+1
AC 27
Fort +18
Ref +14
Will +12
HP 161
Immunities mental
Weaknesses fire 5
Speed 15 feet
Offense
Melee Tendril +18, Damage 2d10+10 piercing plus Creeping Death, Fungal Possession
Abilities
Horrifying Display (emotion, fear, mental, visual) —
Creeping Death (contact, poison) — Saving Throw DC 22 Fortitude
Onset 1 round
Stage 1 2d6 poison damage and Stunned 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 4d6 poison damage and Stupefied 1 (1 round)
Stage 3 6d6 poison damage and Confused (1 round)
Stage 4 6d6 poison damage and Controlled (1 round). A creature that dies while infected with creeping death immediately releases a burst of spores as if using the cythnophorian's Spore Cloud ability. If the corpse is not burned, it rises as the host of a new cythnophorian 12 hours later.
Onset 1 round
Stage 1 2d6 poison damage and Stunned 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 4d6 poison damage and Stupefied 1 (1 round)
Stage 3 6d6 poison damage and Confused (1 round)
Stage 4 6d6 poison damage and Controlled (1 round). A creature that dies while infected with creeping death immediately releases a burst of spores as if using the cythnophorian's Spore Cloud ability. If the corpse is not burned, it rises as the host of a new cythnophorian 12 hours later.
Fungal Possession (concentrate, manipulate, move, possession) —
Spore Cloud (incapacitation, poison) — The cythnophorian emits a cloud of toxic spores, exposing all creatures within a 15-foot emanation to creeping death. The cythnophorian can't use Spore Cloud again for 1d4 rounds.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline keeps the party grouped near the spore emanation instead of spreading out.
CrasherLANDA heavy striker can finish off targets left Stunned or Confused by the spores.
FlankerLANDA mobile skirmisher can pick off targets that Confusion turns against their own allies.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ low Fort saves✖ melee reliance
Avoid pairing with another emanation-based controller; overlapping save-heavy auras become swingy rather than reliable.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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