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Spellskein

Creature 0 (uncommon) — construct

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

ShadeLANDconstructshapeshifter

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 fold themselves into different shapes, changing both their appearance and their abilities based on their configuration. Spells

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

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, or lizard shape, as it chooses.
Lizard Frill (arcane, fear, mental) —

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable frontline draws attention away while this tiny construct collapses flat and slips past to scout or reposition unseen.
SnareLANDA controller that locks enemies in place gives this evasive skirmisher a safer window to Hide and reposition without needing existing cover.
FlankerLANDA mobile striker can follow this construct's scouted path to reach an exposed flank before the enemy repositions.

PUNISHES

✖ standing still✖ low Perception✖ overextending scouts
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