Mosling

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)

Speed 60 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR

10 (+0)

DEX

16 (+3)

CON

14 (+2)

INT

2 (-4)

WIS

10 (+0)

CHA

7 (-2)

Saving Throws DEX +6

Damage Immunities Lightning, Thunder

Senses Passive Perception 10

Languages --

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Proficiency Bonus +3

Actions

Call for Help. While the Mosling's parent is alive, it can call for it, summoning 1 Moose/Goose (see link in comments below) at the start of its next turn.

Multiattack. If enraged, the Mosling makes one Whirlwind attack, and one Lightning Bolt attack, if charged.

Whirlwind. The Mosling becomes a spinning whirlwind. Roll 3 random enemies. The Mosling moves to each target, dealing 13(2d12) lightning damage and 9 (1d12+3) bludgeoning damage to the targets and any creatures who the mosling came within 5 feet of. The mosling them becomes stunned for the next round.

Lightning Bolt.(recharge 19-20) A bolt of lightning strikes in a random place. Each creature within 10 feet of that space must make a DC 15 Dexterity Saving Throw. A creature takes 16 (3d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Enrage. The moment the mosling's parent dies, the mosling enrages, gaining the ability to attack.

Description

A Mosling is the infant state of the Moose/Goose. Moslings hatch from Moose eggs, and will form a herd centered around a single nest. They will roam around eating any food they can find.

Under normal circumstances, Moslings try to avoid conflict, and will run from an aggressor. If attacked while their parent is alive, all members of the herd will run toward the nest and call for help, causing a Moose/Goose to land and protect them. If their Moose/Goose guardian is slain, the Moslings will become enraged and attack the killer. Moslings attack by spinning so fast that they appear as a whirlwind which radiates electricity, traveling in a straight line. After each attack they will become dizzy for a short period of time, making them vulnerable to counterattacks.

Note from creator: Give each Mosling its own initiative for best experience.

Special thanks to Klei Entertainment's "Don't Starve," the game where this creature originates from.