Spellcasting. The druid is a 5th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15,+5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, primal savagery, thorn whip, shillelagh
1st level (4 slots): entangle, absorb elements, fog cloud, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, spike growth, moonbeam
3rd level (2 slots): conjure animals, plant growth
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+4 to hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage, 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage if wielded with two hands, or 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.
Change Shape (2/Day). The druid magically polymorphs into a beast with a challenge rating of 2 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 4 hours. The druid can choose whether its equipment falls to the ground, melds with its new form, or is worn by the new form. The druid reverts to its true form if it dies or falls unconscious. The druid can revert to its true form using a bonus action on its turn.
Description
Blighted druids are druids who worship Strahd because of his ability to control the weather and the beasts of Barovia.
These druids have fallen under the influence of the Gulthias tree. It has turned them from shepherds and stewards of life into tainted beings sowing disease and chaos. They seek only to help spread the blight of the Gulthias tree.
Often equipped with wands or staffs made from the tree's tainted wood, these druids are savage and violent, and each controls a host of twig blights, which fights until destroyed. If all the twig blights are destroyed or the druid loses more than half of its hit points, the druid flees, heading toward Yester Hill.
As enemies of the Keepers of the Feather, druids are particularly dangerous to them with the casting of Moonbeam.
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