Baby Beholder

The Baby Beholder is just learning how to use its rays, and so only uses Eye Rays twice.

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +1, reach 5 ft. Hit:  (1d4 + 1) Piercing damage.

Eye Rays. The beholder randomly shoots one of the following magical rays at a target it can see within 120 feet of itself (roll 1d10; reroll if the beholder has already used that ray during this turn):

1: Cute Ray. Charisma Saving Throw: DC 12. Failure: On a fail, the target is overwhelmed by how precious the baby beholder is. They must pick it up (or gently boop it if they can’t reach) and sing a lullaby or soothing tune for 1 round.  The beholder may purr. Loudly.

2: Sugar Rush Ray. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12. Failure: The target is filled with fizzy, giddy energy. They must use their next turn to excitedly run in a small circle, hop in place, or otherwise expend their sudden burst of enthusiasm.  However, they gain Advantage on the next Dexterity check because they’re weirdly nimble now.

3: Sleepy Snuggle Ray. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 12. Failure:  The target becomes drowsy and soft-hearted. They must sit down and take a “little rest,” petting the baby beholder. Lasts 1 minute or until shaken awake.

4: Colour Spray Ray. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 10. Failure: A burst of pastel sparkles coats the target. Their hair, armour, or fur becomes rainbow-coloured and glittery.
Duration: 1 hour

5: Snack Beam Ray. NO Saving Throw:  The ray conjures a tiny treat (crumb-sized pastry, berry, or crunchy kibble). The beholder fires it directly into someone’s hand or mouth.  If the target refuses, the beholder looks DEEPLY offended.  (Treat works as a goodberry, healing target for 1hp)

6: Bubble Beam Ray. Strength Saving Throw: DC 12 Failure: The target is encased in a harmless floating bubble that lifts them 1–2 feet off the ground. They can pop it as an action or drift gently for a round.  The Beholder giggles every time.

7: Mimicry Ray. Charisma Saving Throw: DC 12 Failure: The target involuntarily mimics the baby beholder’s noises for the next minute.
Examples:
- “Mrrrp!”
- “Brrrblp!”
- “Honk!” (baby beholders sometimes honk, don’t question it)
Mechanical effect: Disadvantage on Stealth checks because they keep making little noises.

8:Minor Telekinesis Ray. Strength Saving Throw: DC 10.The baby beholder tries to “help” by lifting an object weighing up to 5 lbs Failure:The target drops whatever they’re holding as the beholder yoinks it.  Success: The beholder sulks.

9: Dis-Isn't-Great Ray. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 12. The baby beholder becomes suddenly overwhelmed by the situation — too many people, too many noises, too much adventuring — and fires a ray that forces the target to share in its dramatic distress.  Failure:

• The target is compelled to stop what they’re doing and urgently comfort the baby beholder.
• They must spend their next action helping the beholder find its teddy (or retrieving it if it’s already holding it).
• Once the teddy is secured, the target must reassure the beholder with soothing words like “It’s okay, sweetheart” or “You’re doing so well.”
• The beholder immediately snuggles its teddy and calms down, floating slightly lower and making tiny hiccup noises.

On a successful save, the target resists the compulsion, but the beholder lets out a wobbly little sniffle that tugs at the heartstrings. They have disadvantage on their next attack roll against the beholder because they feel mean

10: Hero Beam The target is filled with a sense of heroic grandeur. They strike a dramatic pose and announce a heroic catchphrase.
Duration: Instant

Teddy Check

The beholder uses a bonus action to ensure its teddy is still present.
If the teddy is missing:

• It lets out a distressed chirp
• Gains disadvantage on all ability checks until someone returns the teddy

NOPE!  (Scaredy‑Orb Reflex)

Trigger: A creature within 30 ft makes an attack roll, casts an offensive spell, or otherwise signals combat is starting.
Effect: The baby beholder panics, lets out a tiny squeak, and immediately darts into the clothing, backpack, cloak, or hood of its chosen “adoptive parent.”

• It becomes heavily obscured and cannot be targeted unless forcibly removed.
• It refuses to come out until the end of combat or until someone uses an action to coax it out with soothing words or snacks.
• While hiding, it trembles and occasionally peeks out with one eye stalk.