Spellskein (Control Weather)
Creature 0 (uncommon) — construct
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
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Spellskeins created during Control Weather rituals have a storm cloud form and can gain the following attack in that form. Magic can be used for many purposes-creating objects, summoning creatures, and manipulating the elements. Usually when a ritual is cast, the outcome is reliable and predictable, but sometimes magic takes unexpected turns and a spell's energy lands in unintended places. Spellskeins are scraps of fabric and paper infused with magic and brought to life. Once animated, they fo
Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +2; darkvision
Languages common; (can't speak any language)
Skills acrobatics +5, stealth +7
Str
-1
Dex
+3
Con
+1
Int
-4
Wis
+0
Cha
-5
AC 16
Fort +5
Ref +9
Will +4
HP 15
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Sharp Edge (agile, finesse) +7, Damage 1d6+1 slashing
Ranged Zap +6, range increment 30 feet, Damage 1d4+1 electricity
Abilities
Collapse — The spellskein can collapse flat to the ground to Hide; it can attempt to Hide even if it doesn't have any cover or concealment.
Crane Glide —
Frog Hop —
Refold — The spellskein folds itself into a crane, frog, lizard, or cloud shape, as it chooses.
Lizard Frill (arcane, fear, mental) —
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline holds enemy attention while this fragile construct pelts an isolated target with its ranged zap and slips away unnoticed.
WeaverLANDA caster benefits from this creature's ability to Hide without cover to scout enemy positioning before committing resources.
SnareLANDA controller can capitalize on the brief surprise this creature's disguised shape grants at the start of an encounter.
PUNISHES
✖ low Perception✖ unwary exploration
This construct offers negligible damage on its own; pairing it with another low-threat scout wastes an action-economy slot better spent on a real striker.
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