Limited Spider Climb. The Brambleback can climb difficult surfaces, up to vertical inclines, without needing to make an ability check. However, this does not apply to climbs greater than ninety degrees.
Undergrowth Camouflage. The Brambleback can seamlessly blend into undergrowth, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in such terrain.
Illusion Susceptibility. The Brambleback is particularly susceptible to illusion magic, and will automatically fail any roll performed against or as a result of illusion spells.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Description
The Brambleback is an ambush predator home to forests, swamps, and any other region where the terrain allows the spider to hide its bulk amongst undergrowth or muddy pools. They will then lie in wait, seeking out large prey to strike.
They are equipped with a thick carapace whose overlapping plates are adept at deflecting edged attacks common amongst both their animal and human prey. This carapace is also covered in many ridges, spikes and growths designed to mimic a thick bramble, hence their name.
They are not known for their usage of webs or climbing tendencies, a departure from their cave dwelling cousins, but instead are able to both sense nearby vibrations and are far more resistant to damage. They do however, have both a notable weakness to loud noises and, due partially to their aggressive nature, are easily fooled by illusion magic.
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