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Creatures
Aurochs
Large Beast, Unaligned
Armour Class 10
Hit Points 39 (6d10 + 6)
Speed 40 ft.
Initiative +0 (10)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 2 (−4) | 11 (+0) | 5 (−3) |
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning +2, Slashing +2
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Herdingcall. In forest country, a character can draw the aurochs to her by singing the herdingcall. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check brings the creature in. The same song calms an aggressive aurochs for 1 minute on a successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check.
Protective Partner. The aurochs becomes particularly aggressive in the defence of its herd, gaining Advantage on attack rolls if its mate or offspring are within 30 ft.
Actions
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) Piercing damage.
Boar
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Armour Class 11
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 40 ft.
Initiative +0 (10)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (+1) | 11 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 2 (−4) | 9 (−1) | 5 (−3) |
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning +2, Slashing +2
Senses Passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight towards a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) Slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked Prone.
Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) Slashing damage.
Boulder
Large Elemental, Lawful Neutral
Armour Class 5
Hit Points 52 (5d10 + 25)
Speed 0 ft. (cannot move)
Initiative −5 (5)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 1 (−5) | 20 (+5) | 6 (−2) | 16 (+3) | 2 (−4) |
Skills Perception +7
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning +15, Piercing +15, Slashing +15, Poison +20
Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened, Paralysed, Petrified, Prone, Weakened
Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 17
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
False Appearance. While the boulder remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary boulder.
Actions
Gravel Shrapnel. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 10/15 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.
Frost Giant
Huge Giant, Neutral Evil
Armour Class 11 (leather armour)
Hit Points 76 (8d12 + 24)
Speed 20 ft.
Initiative −1 (9)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 8 (−1) | 16 (+3) | 9 (−1) | 10 (+0) | 8 (−1) |
Saving Throws STR +6, CON +5
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +2
Damage Resistances Cold +20, Fire −20, Piercing +5, Slashing +5
Gear Maul
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Cold Aura. A frigid aura surrounds the frost giant. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the frost giant must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) Cold damage.
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the frost giant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Snow Strider. Snow and ice are not Difficult Terrain for the frost giant.
Actions
Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked back 10 ft. and take an additional 3 (1d6) Bludgeoning damage from the fall.
Snow Boulder (Recharge 5–6). Ranged Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked Prone.
Lesser Wyrm
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Armour Class 12 (natural armour)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 0 ft., Fly 40 ft.
Initiative +2 (12)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (−2) | 15 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 2 (−4) | 12 (+1) | 6 (−2) |
Skills Perception +3
Damage Resistances Lightning +10, Poison +10
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Flyby. The lesser wyrm doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage, plus 3 (1d6) Poison damage.
Lightning Bolt (Recharge 5–6). Ranged Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (3d6 + 1) Lightning damage.
Polar Bear
Large Beast, Unaligned
Armour Class 10 (natural armour)
Hit Points 47 (5d10 + 20)
Speed 40 ft., Swim 30 ft.
Initiative +0 (10)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) | 10 (+0) | 18 (+4) | 2 (−4) | 14 (+2) | 6 (−2) |
Skills Perception +4
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning +2, Slashing +2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Scent 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) Piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked Prone.