Amorphous: The Malignant Mucus can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Cling: The Malignant Mucus can cling to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, moving along them without restriction. It can also attach itself to allies, granting them bonuses.
Magic Resistance: The Malignant Mucus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Debilitating Aura: The area in a 10-foot radius around the Malignant Mucus is difficult terrain for all creatures. Any creature that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have its movement speed halved and be unable to take reactions until the end of its next turn.
Anti-Magic Zone(1/Day). As an action, the Malignant Mucus can create an area of anti-magic within a 10-foot radius around itself, suppressing all magical effects and preventing the casting of spells within this area for 1 minute.
Camouflage(3/Day) The Malignant Mucus blends into its surroundings, becoming invisible until it moves or takes an action. It can maintain this camouflage while using other abilities such as reactions or bonus actions.
Viscous Embrace. The Malignant Mucus coats an ally it is currently attached to, providing additional protection. Until the beginning of the Malignant Mucus' next turn, any damage the engulfed ally takes is split evenly between the Malignant Mucus and the ally. Additionally, while engulfed, the ally has resistance to acid and poison damage, as well as advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, charmed, or frightened.
Teleport. The Malignant Mucus can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of an ally it can see. It can also teleport to cling to an ally, providing the following benefits:
- The ally gains +2 to AC or advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects (choose one).
- The ally's attacks deal an additional 1d8 poison or acid damage (choose one).
- The ally regenerates 5 hit points at the start of each of its turns.
- While attached to an ally, all other friendly creatures gain immunity to the effects of Debilitating Aura.
Toxic Spores(2/Day). When the Malignant Mucus, or an ally that it is currently attached to is hit by an attack, it releases a cloud of toxic spores in a 10-foot radius. Each creature other than the attached ally in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spell Decay(3/Day). When a creature within 60 feet of the Malignant Mucus casts a spell, the Malignant Mucus can use its reaction to interrupt the spell. If the spell is 4th level or lower, the spell fails and has no effect. If the spell is 5th level or higher, the Malignant Mucus makes an ability check using its Constitution modifier. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.
Description
The Malignant Mucus is an amorphous, sprawling mass of ooze and plant matter, its body a tangled web of fibrous tendrils and bubbling slime. It appears as an undulating mound covered in a thick, mucus-like substance that constantly drips and oozes onto the ground. Patches of luminescent fungi and putrid moss sprout from its surface, adding to its unsettling appearance.
Its form is constantly shifting and pulsating, with tendrils and appendages extending and retracting as it moves. The tendrils are covered in barbs and hooks, designed to latch onto surfaces and ensnare anything that comes too close. The creature's surface is dotted with pustules that occasionally burst, releasing clouds of toxic spores and vile fluids that can corrode and decay whatever they touch.
Despite its lack of a defined shape, the Malignant Mucus moves with a slow, deliberate purpose. It spreads across the ground, its amorphous body seeping into cracks and crevices, making it a perfect tool for area denial and control. The creature can attach itself to walls, floors, and even allies, providing protection and spreading its debilitating effects.
The Malignant Mucus exudes an aura of corruption, a palpable field of decay that saps the vitality of nearby enemies. This aura creates difficult terrain, slowing the movement of foes and making it harder for them to escape its reach. Enemies caught within the aura must contend with its toxic presence, suffering from weakened defenses and impaired movement.
In combat, the Malignant Mucus relies on its ability to debilitate and control the battlefield. It can camouflage itself, blending into the surroundings and becoming nearly invisible. When threatened, it can release a burst of toxic spores, poisoning and disorienting enemies within its reach. Additionally, the Malignant Mucus can teleport short distances to remain close to its allies, providing continuous support and protection.
As a manifestation of the Circle of the Ravenous, the Malignant Mucus embodies the relentless and consuming nature of the curse. It serves as a formidable debuffer and area controller, ensuring that the druid’s enemies are weakened and contained while their allies remain protected.
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