Medium Humanoid, Neutral Evil
AC 11    Initiative +0 (10)
HP 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 14 +2 +2
DEX 10 +0 +0
CON 14 +2 +2
Mod Save
INT 12 +1 +1
WIS 14 +2 +2
CHA 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Undercommon
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits

Amphibious. The Anuran can breathe air and water.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the Anuran has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.

Actions

Pincer Staff. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12). Until the grapple ends, the Anuran can’t make Pincer Staff attacks.

Conjure Slimy Glob. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 60 ft. Hit: 9 (3d4 + 2) Acid damage.

Bonus Actions

Shield of Faith (2/Day). The Anuran casts Shield of Faith, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.

Description

The servants of Anuran Priests, Anuran whips—so named for their role in enforcing order among other Anurans—defend the shoal and aid in carrying out the commands of their superiors. In return for their zeal, these Anurans are granted minor magical abilities and pincerlike weapons for subduing foes. In battle, whips drive on other Anurans with threats of violence and burbling chants.


Anurans are strange fish-like creatures with limited sentience that can be found in small groups throughout the Nighthaven Bog, often occupying large, deep ponds or damp caves. Many Anurans are little more than beasts, driven purely by instinct. The few that have evolved a greater ability to think have realized their vulnerabilities and have grown desperate, often seeking out "gods" that promise to protect them or grant them power to defend themselves. Rarely, however, do these gods turn out to be benevolent, with most simply being intelligent, powerful monstrosities that see an opportunity to use the Anurans to their advantage, either cultivating them as food or using the Anurans to bring them food.

 

Habitat: CoastalUnderdark

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