Medium Aberration, Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 112 (20d10 + 2)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
9 (-1)
Saving Throws STR +7, DEX +6
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened
Senses Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Undercommon
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits

Multiattack. The Amberweaver makes two attacks with its claws.

Crazed Strength. When the Amberweaver has fewer than 30 hit points, it gains a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls.

Insanity. The Amberweaver cannot be charmed or frightened.

Dexterous Movement. Opportunity attacks against the Amberweaver have disadvantage.

Actions

Vicious Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 8 (2d6 + 2) Slashing damage.

Preserving Grasp. The Amberweaver attempts to grapple a creature or object. If it succeeds, the creature's lower body becomes covered in solid magical amber, reducing its speed to 0. On its turn, if it is not still being grappled, the creature can make a DC 14 Strength check to break free from the amber. If it is still being grappled, if it fails to escape again, it becomes completely encased in amber. On its next turn, it may make a DC 18 Strength check to break free, but if it fails, it becomes Petrified and Unconscious until the amber is destroyed. A creature encased in the magical amber regains 1d12 hit points every hour but never becomes conscious unless it is freed.

Preserving Touch. The Amberweaver attempts to hold a Medium or smaller object within 5 feet of it. If it maintains contact with the object until the start of its next turn, if the object is nonmagical, it becomes encased in amber. If the object was a melee weapon, it may be used as an improvised weapon which deals 1d4 Bludgeoning damage. If it was a ranged weapon, it becomes unusable.

Amber that is holding a creature has 40 hit points and an armor class of 16. Amber that is holding an object has 10 hit points and an armor class of 12.

Description

Amberweavers are the magical remains of old sages, driven mad by the need to preserve all life. They attack by attempting to encase opponents in shells of solid magical amber, preserving them forever. They never attempt to kill a creature, instead opting to knock it out so that it may be more easily preserved. If it kills a creature on accident, it may become so distraught that it ceases to fight.

If it struggles sufficiently to incapacitate an opponent, it may perceive that the creature is capable of preserving itself and choose to leave them alone. Amberweavers have nearly perfect memories and always recognize creatures they have faced before; on the other hand, an Amberweaver will almost always try to preserve a creature it hasn't seen before.

Amberweavers have very distinct lairs which can be noticed by virtually anyone; the dwelling place of an Amberweaver is usually a small cave network, often one with tight passages. The ground, walls, and ceiling are covered with amber, and upon inspection, living creatures can often be seen suspended within it. It is sometimes lit with torches.

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