Medium plant, neutral evil
Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed 10 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (+2) | 8 (-1) | 14 (+2) | 5 (-3) | 10 (+0) | 3 (-4) |
Skills Stealth + 1
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
False Appearance. While the blight remains motionless , it is indistinguishable from a tangle of vines.
ACTIONS
- Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and a Large or smaller target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the blight can’t constrict another target.
- Entangling Plants (Recharge 5-6). Grasping roots and vines sprout in a 15-foot radius centered on the blight, withering away after 1 minute. For the duration, that area is difficult terrain for non plant creatures. In addition, each creature of the blight ‘s choice in that area when the plants appear must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or become restrained . A creature can use its action to make a DC 12 Strength check, freeing it self or another entangled creature within reach on a success.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
A vine blight is a type of blight, a malevolent plant creature that spreads evil and corruption wherever it can. A vine blight appears as a mass of slithering creepers that can hide in the undergrowth and wait for prey to draw near. By animating the plants around them, vine blights entangle and hinder their foes before attacking. Unlike other blights, a vine blight can speak a fractured version of Common, through its connection to the evil spirit of the Gulthias tree it serves .
COMBAT
A vine blight is a cunning and stealthy predator that prefers to ambush its enemies rather than engage in direct combat. It can use its false appearance to blend in with the surrounding vegetation, and then use its entangling plants ability to immobilize and hinder its foes. It can also use its constrict attack to grapple and squeeze a smaller creature with its vines, dealing bludgeoning damage and restraining the target .
A vine blight is vulnerable to fire, which can quickly burn its dry and brittle vines. It is also immune to being blinded or deafened, as it relies on its blindsight to perceive its surroundings. A vine blight has no interest in treasure or material goods, and will only fight to protect its territory or serve its master .
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A vine blight is usually found in dark and twisted forests, where it serves a Gulthias tree, a corrupted tree that harbors an evil spirit. A Gulthias tree can spawn various types of blights, such as twig blights, needle blights, or vine blights, depending on the conditions and the moon phase. A vine blight is loyal to its master, and will obey its commands without question. A vine blight can also communicate with other blights and plants through a limited form of telepathy .
A vine blight has no culture or society of its own, and only lives to spread the influence of the Gulthias tree. It has no sense of morality or compassion, and will kill any living creature that crosses its path. A vine blight does not reproduce sexually, but rather by budding from the Gulthias tree or from other vine blights. A vine blight can live for centuries, unless it is destroyed by fire or other means .
ECOLOGY
A vine blight is a parasitic plant that feeds on the life force of other living beings. It can drain the blood, sap, or energy from its victims, leaving them dry and withered. A vine blight can also absorb nutrients from the soil or from other plants, but it prefers fresh meat. A vine blight does not have any natural predators, as most animals avoid its territory. A vine blight can also affect the environment around it, making it more barren and desolate .
A vine blight is a threat to any natural ecosystem, as it disrupts the balance of life and death. It can also pose a danger to any civilization that encroaches on its domain, as it will attack any intruders with ferocity. A vine blight can be considered an enemy of nature, as it serves an unnatural and evil force. A vine blight can be opposed by druids, rangers, or other guardians of nature, who seek to restore harmony and beauty to the world.