Ashen Climber

Abilities:

Lava Walk: The Ashen Climber can move across lava as if it were normal terrain.

Blazing Choice (Choose One):

When summoning the Ashen Climber, the rider can choose one of the following:

1. Inferno Shroud (1 Action, Duration: 3 rounds):
   While the Ashen Climber is moving across lava, the rider becomes engulfed in flames. For the duration, the rider takes 1d6 fire damage at the start of each of their turns but becomes untargetable by attacks and spells while the Ashen Climber is traversing lava. This effect lasts for 3 rounds or until the Ashen Climber moves off lava. The rider is still visible but shrouded by the intense heat and flames, making it impossible to lock on to them.

2. Lava Shield (Reaction):
   As a reaction, when the rider is about to take a lethal damage, the Ashen Climber can generate a fiery surge, creating a momentary protective barrier of lava. This effect blocks the damage completely, but both the rider and the Ashen Climber take 2d6 fire damage instead. The Lava Shield can only be used once per summoning.

Soaring Leap: (1 Action) Once per short rest, the Ashen Climber can jump up to 30 feet vertically or horizontally, allowing it to reach high ledges or clear obstacles.