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Speakers to the Wind (Gnoll Cascade Bearer)

Creature 13 (unique) — humanoid, kholo

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

WeaverFlankerLANDAERIALhumanoid

Source: fists-of-the-ruby-phoenix-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +27; darkvision
Languages draconic, kelish, kholo, mwangi, taldane
Skills arcana +26, athletics +26
Str
+3
Dex
+3
Con
+4
Int
+5
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
Items Staff
AC 31 Fort +23 Ref +24 Will +23
HP 260
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Staff (magical, two-hand-d8) +24, Damage 3d4+9 bludgeoning

Abilities

Change Shape (concentrate, polymorph, primal) — The transmuter becomes a Medium air elemental or returns to her gnoll form. As an elemental, she has a fly Speed of 60 feet, her movement doesn't trigger reactions, and the only Strike she can make is an agile gust Strike (which deals 3d8+5 bludgeoning damage plus Knockdown). She can't cast spells in this form.

The monster changes its shape indefinitely. It can use this action again to return to its natural shape or adopt a new shape. Unless otherwise noted, a monster cannot use Change Shape to appear as a specific individual. Using Change Shape counts as creating a disguise for the Impersonate use of Deception. The monster's transformation automatically defeats Perception DCs to determine whether the creature is a member of the ancestry or creature type into which it transformed, and it gains a +4 status bonus to its Deception DC to prevent others from seeing through its disguise. Change Shape abilities specify what shapes the monster can adopt. The monster doesn't gain any special abilities of the new shape, only its physical form. For example, in each shape, it replaces its normal Speeds and Strikes, and might potentially change its senses or size. Any changes are listed in its stat block.
Drain Bonded Item (arcane) — Frequency once per day

Requirements The transmuter hasn't acted yet on this turn

Effect During this turn, the transmuter can cast one prepared spell she has already cast, without spending a spell slot.
Arcane Prepared Spells DC 35, attack +27
7th Unfettered Pack
6th Baleful Polymorph, Flesh to Stone
5th Black Tentacles (×2), Elemental Form, Moon Frenzy, Tongues
4th Fly (×2)
3rd Haste (×2), Slow
2nd Barkskin, Enlarge, Glitterdust (×2), Invisibility
1st Fear, Fleet Step, Heal (×2), Jump (×2), Longstrider, True Strike, Unseen Servant
Cantrips (7th) Detect Magic, Electric Arc, Light, Produce Flame, Shield

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLAND / AERIALHolds enemies in spell area effects while she maintains aerial positioning.
SniperLAND / AERIALProvides ranged pressure as her aerial form weaves control spells from above.
CrasherLAND / AERIALCloses on debuffed targets made vulnerable by her arcane control.

PUNISHES

✖ melee reliance✖ standing still
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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