Magic Vulnerability: The Surgebeast has disadvantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Natural Camouflage: The Surgebeast has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in grassy terrain.
Protector of the Plains: Allied creatures within 10 feet of the Surgebeast have half-cover.
Horn Charge: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Wild Magic Roar (Recharge 5-6): The Surgebeast releases a roar infused with wild magic. Each creature within 30 feet of the Surgebeast, itself included, must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by a random effect from the Wild Magic Surge table in the description.
Description
The Grassland Surgebeast is a towering creature of the meadows, standing at around 15 feet tall. Its body is covered in a thick, shaggy fur that perfectly mimics the colors of the grasslands. Its eyes are a bright, glowing blue, a stark contrast to its earthy tones. The Surgebeast has a pair of large, curved horns that resemble twisted tree branches, adding to its natural camouflage. Despite its size, the creature is incredibly graceful and moves with a surprising quietness that allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings.
The Surgebeast is often accompanied by a variety of grassland creatures, from small rodents to larger beasts like antelopes and wolves. These creatures seem to recognize the Surgebeast as a protector, and they benefit from its presence by gaining a half-cover bonus due to the Surgebeast's size and the distracting magical energy it emits.
Despite its imposing appearance, the Surgebeast is not inherently aggressive. It is a creature of balance, embodying the wild and unpredictable nature of magic itself. It only attacks when provoked or when defending its adopted family of grassland creatures. Its magical roar, a burst of wild magic energy, can cause a variety of surprising effects, from temporary growth or shrinkage to sudden bursts of speed or strength. This unpredictable nature makes the Surgebeast a formidable opponent and a fascinating creature to observe.
Wild Magic Surge Table
| Roll a d8 | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grassland Growth: Grass and flowers sprout in a 5-foot radius around the creature, providing it with half-cover until the start of its next turn. |
| 2 | Prismatic Shield: A shimmering, multi-colored shield surrounds the creature, granting it a +2 bonus to AC until the start of its next turn. |
| 3 | Wind Gust: A sudden gust of wind pushes all other creatures 10 feet away from the affected creature. |
| 4 | Nature's Blessing: The creature is healed for 2d4 hit points. |
| 5 | Meadow's Slumber: The creature falls asleep and wakes up after 1 minute or when it takes damage. |
| 6 | Fey Presence: The creature is charmed by the nearest creature until the start of its next turn. |
| 7 | Wild Speed: The creature's speed doubles until the start of its next turn. |
| 8 | Barkskin: The creature's skin hardens like tree bark, giving it resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks until the start of its next turn. |
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