| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 15 | +2 | +5 |
| DEX | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| CON | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 14 | +2 | +2 |
| WIS | 16 | +3 | +3 |
| CHA | 11 | +0 | +0 |
Grappler. The Brain Squid has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it is grappling.
Spider Climb. The Brain Squid can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Multiattack. The Brain Squid makes two Bit attacks and one Bind attack if it is not already grappling any target.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Bind. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 25 ft., one target. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 16). Only one creature can be bound at a time. If, at the end of its turn, the creature is still grappled, it takes 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage.
Squeeze. If the Brain Squid is grappling a creature, it can try to squeeze it. The creature must make a DC 14 Strength saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a succesful one.
Description
Prepare yourself, adventurer, as you embark on your quest through the uncharted territories where the elusive Brain Squids lurk in the shadows. These peculiar entities sport heads of meager dimensions, while the bulk of their formidable physique is composed of sprawling tentacles that possess the strength to elevate even a grown human.
Initially, they look fragile, but in the passage of years, they produce a cranial armor impervious to the thrusts of even the most finely honed blades. Deep within the darkness of rarely traversed woodlands, they establish their sanctuaries diligently safeguarding their nests from prying eyes and potential threats.
The delicate heads of the Brain Squid's offspring belie their eventual transformation into stalwart adults. That is why it is essential for them to mature within the safety of their secluded abodes before their cranial fortification against external perils. Adult specimens, distinguished by robust physiques and formidable tentacles, wield the strength to effortlessly ensnare prey as substantial as a juvenile deer. Remarkably skittish by nature, they seldom engage in aggressive behavior towards other creatures, opting for retreat unless directly provoked. However, should one venture too close to their nest, the guardianship of at least one vigilant adult is ensured.
The younger Brain Squids exhibit a recklessness born of youth, typically confined within the vicinity of their nesting grounds. Caution is advised, for at least one watchful adult remains in close proximity. Do not underestimate the sturdiness and muscular prowess of their tentacles, comparable to those of their fully-grown counterparts.
Legends speak of winged variants of Brain Squids, but such tales are often dismissed as fanciful ramblings of inebriated witnesses. Discovery of these beings typically occurs serendipitously, as adventurers lose their bearings in the woods or follow ominous trails of blood left by prey that a Brain Squid carried to its nest. The aftermath of their presence is a testament to the chaos they leave behind. Enter the territory of Brain Squids with the utmost caution, for encountering these elusive creatures may result in an unintended and potentially perilous confrontation.
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