Homebrew Awakened Shrub Species Details

A shrub (or bush) is a small woody plant. Unlike herbs, shrubs have persistent woody stems above the ground. They are distinguished from trees by their multiple stems and shorter height, and are usually under 6 meters tall.

History

Awakened Shrubs are creatures given sentience and mobility due to the ambient magic of the realm, the awaken spell, or some similar magic.

Society

After being awakened, Awakened Shrubs are charmed for 30 days. After the 30 days are up, they are given the chance to leave the side of their creator. Awakened Shrubs are few and very far between, so you're unlikely to meet another of your kind. Awakened Shrubs are naturally inept at any and everything, but that won't stop them from trying. Even if they die. Which is likely to happen. A lot.

Awakened Shrub Names

Awakened Shrubs don't technically need names, but it really just depends on if you want everyone calling you "Awakened Shrub" or not. Most will take on Common names or a name assigned by their creator.

Male: James, Presscot, George, Jeb, Marvin

Female: Laura, Barbara, Nancy, Pauline, Dorothy

Awakened Shrub Traits

ITS A BUSH

False Appearance

False Appearance. While you remain motionless, you are indistinguishable from a normal shrub.

Rake

Rake. Your pointy sticks are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Burning Bush

Burning Bush. You are vulnerable to fire damage.

Thrust Resistance

Thrust Resistance. You are resistant to piercing damage.

Ability Score Increase

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity, Constitution and Wisdom scores each increases by 1.