Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
False Appearance. While the golem remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary pile of books.
Multiattack. The guardian makes three spit attacks, or one slam and one spit attack.
Page Spit. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Amass. The Book Golem draws nearby books into itself, healing 15 hit points and damaging enemies in a 15-foot cone. Affected creatures must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (3d8 + 2) force damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Description
The Codex Guardian stands as a marvel of magical craftsmanship and an imposing guardian of knowledge. This towering construct, measuring over ten feet in height, is brought to life by the mystical fusion of ancient tomes and enchanted script. Its form is a mass of bound leather, parchment, and inked pages, meticulously arranged to create a semblance of limbs and a body. Despite its apparent fragility, the Codex Guardian possesses an eerie resilience, its pages capable of deflecting blows that would shatter lesser constructs.
The air around the Codex Guardian crackles with an aura of arcane energy, hinting at the eldritch forces that animate its form. Its movements are deliberate yet agile, each step accompanied by the faint rustle of turning pages. Within its hollow gaze burns a dim, otherworldly light, revealing a sliver of the sentience that guides its actions.
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