Wake of Smoke. A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the Crawling Ash must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. A creature that touches the Crawling Ash or hits it with a melee attack takes 5 (1d10) necrotic damage.
Multiattack. The Crawling Ash makes two Slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 11 (3d10 + 6) necrotic damage.
Shadow Step. If the Crawling Ash is in shadow or dim light, it may use a bonus action to sink into the shadow and reappear in another shadow within 30 feet.
Flame Regeneration. If the creature is within 5 feet of an open flame or lava, the creature may absorb the heat to heal itself. Using this will heal the creature for 12 (3d8) recovery. During this regeneration the creature will give off a faint light forcing the creature to lose its Shadow Form or ability to Shadow Step for one round.
Ashen Shield. As a reaction to an attack the Crawling Ash will thrust out a small mass of itself forming ablative shielding which will deflect part of the damaging blow. Creature reduces the damage of the attack to half.
Description
An elemental manifestation of smoke and ash.
Crawling Ash is an amorphous creature formed from the same energy as burning embers from a powerful elemental fire. Typically taking the form of an unassuming mount of ash laying near a recently burned area. The ash is drawn towards new sources of heat and flame including living creatures. The ash can mimic a bipedal creatures moments and form for a short time to appear as a shadow in the dark.
Shadow Form. While in low light or darkness the Crawling Ash assumes a shadowy form that makes it both difficult to see and difficult to hit. While in these conditions the creature has advantage to stealth, and incurs disadvantage to any ranged attacks attempting to attack it.
Absorb Fire. If the creature is struck by an attack causing fire damage, the creature absorbs the fire and will take no damage. Instead it will heal for half of the amount of fire damage.
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