Homebrew Leshen Species Details
A leshen is described as a forest-dwelling, highly intelligent monster. For unknown reasons, many peasants consider him to be a spirit that protects the forest. In reality, it is a very dangerous creature that hunts lone wanderers and woodland creatures. It has the ability to polymorph.
In its natural form, it is a wildcat-sized creature that looks like a cross between a wildcat and a bear, with mighty fangs and sharp claws. It mostly lurks among the tree branches, from which it quickly jumps on its victims. It usually devours the whole prey. Its mightiest weapon is the ability to summon animals and control them.
It is a slow moving but very hard hitting creature with high defense and offense.
Leshen Traits
Leshen are ancient and evil demi-gods of the woods.Root attack
You can control roots of plants nearby to attack your foes. This attack has a range of 20ft from a tree you can see. To cast this ability you must attach your hand to the ground to feel the roots and control them. This does 1d12 + WIS piercing damage. It also creates difficult terrain in the area.
Woodlands
Leshens are creatures of the ancient times, they have lived their whole existence in primevil woods and will probably never leave it unless forced to. This means that they have learned every little bit of information there is to know about the woods they live in. They know the geography, landscapes and all animals currently living in these woods. Leshen gather info from all animals in the woods, they always know who enters them.
They are very territorial creatures and aggressively assassinate anyone who enters their forest. They have proficiency in animal handling and nature checks.
Physical Appearance
Leshens are ancient creatures in primevil woods that grow up to 9 ft tall and have humanoid-like appearance. Their head is the skull of a deer with giant antlers and their whole body is covered in bark. These very magical creatures are thought to be protectors of the woods but are actually very dangerous and territorial threats. No one knows how old they can get since the natural death of one has never been recorded.
Teleport
Leshens can teleport twice per long rest to an area they know well within 60 ft of themselves, this takes about 2 seconds to load.
Darkvision
Leshens can see up to 60 ft in darkness.
Command Animals
You can command animals to do simple tasks for you, like deliver a message, attack or give information. Animals will trust you quite quickly if you give them some food. You need this trust if you want them to fight for you.
Treebark skin
Leshens have naturally sturdy armor made from tree bark covering their whole body which gives them an AC of 17. They cannot wear armor.
Claws
Instead of weapons, leshens use magic, animals and their claws to attack. Don't let this fool you, their claws are very powerful. You are proficient in hand combat and get an attack modifier of your strength + proficiency bonus. Your attack is a 1d8 of slashing damage with the same modifiers.
Vulnerable to fire
Leshens have armor made of tree bark, so they are vulnerable to fire damage.
Language
Leshen speak Common, Sylvan and two other languages they picked up from creatures it stalks.
Strong Ancient Creature
Leshen are very old and have had a long time to collect information and harness wisdom. They are very strong and healthy characters but they sacrifice speed.
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