Blighted Sap Guardian
Medium Plant, Neutral Evil
Armor Class 13 Natural Armor
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
8 (-1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (-3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
6 (-2)
Saving Throws CON +5, WIS +2
Damage Vulnerabilities Fire
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities Poison
Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned
Senses Blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), Passive Perception 16
Languages Understands Sylvan but cannot speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Corrupted Sap Aura:
At the start of the Blighted Sap Guardian’s turn, all creatures within 5 feet must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) necrotic damage.

False Appearance:
While motionless, the Blighted Sap Guardian is indistinguishable from a normal tree or plant.

Actions

Slam:
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Blight Spores (Recharge 5–6):
The Blighted Sap Guardian releases a 15-foot-radius cloud of toxic spores centered on itself. Each creature in the area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Creatures that fail the saving throw are also poisoned for 1 minute.

Description

The Blighted Sap Guardian is a twisted and corrupted tree-like creature, embodying the decay and malevolence of tainted nature. Once a serene protector of its grove, it has been warped by dark magic into a monstrous form.

Appearance:

  • The Guardian’s bark is blackened and cracked, with streaks of glowing green sap oozing from its wounds.
  • Its shape is vaguely humanoid, with gnarled, branch-like arms ending in jagged points, resembling claws.
  • Its face is an eerie, hollow knot in the bark, glowing faintly with an otherworldly green light, giving it a menacing expression.
  • Along its body are pulsating pustules that drip necrotic sap, adding to its grotesque and corrupted appearance.
  • Roots trail behind it as it moves, leaving faint scorch marks on the ground as if leeching life from the earth.

Behavior:

  • The Guardian is slow and deliberate, driven by an instinctual need to protect the corrupted spring or grove it inhabits.
  • Though mindless, it is highly territorial and will attack anything that intrudes on its domain.
  • It uses its toxic aura and blight-spreading abilities to weaken intruders before striking with brute force.

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Habitat: Forest

Enlmori

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