| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 16 | +3 | +3 |
| DEX | 13 | +1 | +1 |
| CON | 16 | +3 | +3 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 5 | −3 | −3 |
| WIS | 13 | +1 | +1 |
| CHA | 8 | −1 | −1 |
False Appearance (Adobe Stove). While the mimic remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from adobe stove. The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the mimic has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have Disadvantage.
Hearthbound. While the mimic is attached to or adjacent to a functioning heat source (such as a lit oven, forge, brazier, or open fire), it regains 5 hit points at the start of its turn.
If the heat source is extinguished or the mimic is moved more than 5 feet away from it, the mimic has disadvantage on attack rolls until the start of its next turn.
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5(with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the mimic), reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage—or 12 (2d8 + 3) Piercing damage if the target is Grappled by the mimic—plus 4 (1d8) Acid damage.
Freezing Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft., one grappled creature.
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.
The target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn.
Pseudopod. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) Acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have Disadvantage.
Kindle the Hearth. (Bonus Action). The mimic causes flames within or around it to flare briefly. Each creature of the mimic’s choice within 5 feet must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 5 (1d10) fire damage.
Until the start of the mimic’s next turn, the mimic has advantage on Strength checks and saving throws.
Shape-Shift. The mimic shape-shifts to resemble a Medium or Small object while retaining its game statistics, or it returns to its true blob form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Description
This mimic was once attacked by adventurers and left behind in the snow, where it remained immobile. It lay there until a man passed by, and the mimic managed to latch onto him, hiding unnoticed as the man traveled to a far-off place—a land of sand and heat. During the journey, the mimic chose not to attack the man, in gratitude for saving its life.
When the man returned to his village, the mimic stayed with him. It soon noticed that the man was struggling, as he was a baker whose stove was cracked and unable to cook bread properly. The mimic attached itself to the stove, not only to help the man, but also because something inside it had changed after being lost in the snow for so long. It always felt cold now and yearned to be warm again.
The man never questioned this, taking it as a blessing from the gods. Soon, his life began to improve. What had once been a day-to-day struggle eased, and he was able to thrive while supporting his family.
Eventually, people began breaking into the man’s shop at night, hoping to steal from him. After the first few times this happened, the mimic adapted. It made it appear as though a few coins had been left just out of reach inside the stove. Those who reached for them were met with a freezing bite, becoming the mimic’s meal.
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