Medium Construct (Spirit), Lawful Neutral
AC 19 Stone-forge plate    Initiative +2 (12)
HP 180 (19d8 + 95)
Speed 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 20 +5 +9
DEX 14 +2 +2
CON 20 +5 +9
Mod Save
INT 12 +1 +1
WIS 16 +3 +7
CHA 16 +3 +3
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Immunities Poison, Psychic; Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Gear Cragglefang Core Gem (used to upgrade the Echocleaver or to open a sealed gate in the palace) A stone fragment shaped like a shield: “Memory of the Guardian” (Burble can attune to this as a boon—resistance to psychic damage and +1 AC while attuned)
Senses Darkvision 60 ft, Tremorsense 30 ft; Passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Goblin, Primordial Common, Dwarvish, Goblin, understands Primordial but can’t speak
CR 11 (XP 7,200; PB +4)
Traits

Legendary Construct.

The Cragglefang Guardian is a remnant of a bygone era, bound to stone and memory. It cannot be permanently killed unless defeated on the Cragglefang Bridge.

Echo-Linked.

If the Cragglefang Dragon is present, they share one pool of Legendary Actions.

Guardian’s Oath.

At the start of combat, the Guardian chooses a single creature to designate as a Traitor (Burble, unless another player shows a stronger emotional connection to Cragglefang). It has advantage on attack rolls against the Traitor and cannot be frightened or charmed while the Traitor lives.

Actions

🗡️ Cragglefang Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) slashing damage plus 5 (1d10) force damage.

🛡️ Echoing Shield Bash.

Recharge 5–6. The Guardian slams its shield into the ground, releasing a burst of resonant energy. Each creature within 15 feet must make a DC 16 Strength save or be knocked prone and deafened for 1 minute (save ends early at end of their turns).

⛓️ Memory Lock.

Targets one creature within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom save or be stunned until the end of their next turn as fragmented visions of a forgotten life flood their mind.

Bonus Actions

🪨 Stonebound Surge.

The Guardian chooses one of the following:

  • Stoneguard: Gains +2 AC until the start of its next turn.

  • Lashing Memory: Makes a second Cragglefang Blade attack against a different target.

  • Recall the Fallen: If a construct or elemental within 60 ft. is at 0 HP, it rises with 1 HP (1/long rest).

Reactions

Death Trigger: Shattered Legacy

If the Guardian is reduced to 0 HP, its spirit begins unraveling. It utters a cryptic phrase tied to Burble’s past:

“Cragglefang… must endure. You were the flame, and I… the ash.”

Then it explodes in a radiant burst of memory. Every creature within 30 ft. must make a DC 15 Wisdom save or be disoriented by fractured memories (disadvantage on attacks and saves) for 1 minute.

Legendary Actions

(Shared with the Cragglefang Dragon – 3 total)

The Guardian can take 1 legendary action, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action may be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn.

  • Echo Slash. Makes one Cragglefang Blade attack.

  • Stone Pulse. All enemies within 10 ft. of the Guardian must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution save or be pushed 10 ft. and take 5 (1d10) thunder damage.

  • Protect the Line. Moves up to half speed toward the Traitor or an ally under attack.

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