| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 1 | −5 | −5 |
| DEX | 1 | −5 | −5 |
| CON | 1 | −5 | −3 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 1 | −5 | −5 |
| WIS | 1 | −5 | −5 |
| CHA | 1 | −5 | −5 |
Wobbleform. Monster has resistance to nonmagical piercing and slashing damage. When hit, it visibly jiggles but reforms at the end of its turn.
Refrigeration Anxiety. Monster has disadvantage on attack rolls while within 10 ft. of a refrigerator or freezer.
Engulf. One Medium (or smaller) creature must make a DC 13 DEX save. On a failed save the target is restrained and takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage at the start of each of its turns. It can escape by making a DC 13 STR save. Action recharges on a 6.
Gelatin Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Judgmental Quiver. One creature within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 12 WIS save or have disadvantage on its next roll.
Suspicious Ingredients. Whenever Aspicus takes damage, roll 1d4.
- Raisin Barrage: Player makes DC 12 DEX save, or speed becomes 0 until end of next turn.
- Marshmallow Adhesion: Target is grapple and must roll a DC 12 STR save to escape.
- Pineapple Ricochet: Attacker takes 1d4 bludgeoning damage.
- Celeregret: Target must make a DC 12 WIS save or be stunned for one round.
Description
Aspicus does not move unless it must.
It sits in its dish exactly as it has for decades: translucent, trembling slightly, its suspended fruit and vegetables and canned meat arranged with deliberate care. Light bends strangely through its body, casting reflections that feel older than the room itself.
Aspicus is patient.
Aspicus is traditional.
Aspicus has outlasted trends before.
It reacts poorly to:
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being relocated
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being questioned ("Is this safe to eat?")
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being described as “retro"
When disturbed, Aspicus does not rage — it endures. It absorbs blows, engulfs obstacles, and responds with quiet, judgmental persistence. Pieces break away, wobble, and reform, as if nothing that happens now truly matters.
Aspicus does not pursue victory.
It waits for everyone else to tire.
It is most dangerous when:
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someone tries to put it away
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someone suggests it doesn’t belong
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someone brings up “new ideas”
Aspicus does not believe it will be defeated.
It believes it will be remembered.
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