Witherstench
This creature resembles a putrid yellow skunk with very little fur and whose body is splotched with tiny purple spots. Patches of darker fur are sprinkled about its body.
Witherstench (CR 1)
Small Magical BeastAlignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +5
Aura: stench (DC 12, while within 30 feet plus 1 round)
Speed: 20 feet
Space: 5 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 14, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +1 natural, +1 size)Hit Points: 13 (2d10+2)
Saving Throws: Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +0
Offense
Melee: 2 claws +5 (1d4-1)Reach: 5 feet
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (-1) | 14 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 4 (-3) |
CMB +0
CMD 12 (16 vs. Trip)
Feats: Weapon Finesse
Skills: Perception +5
Languages:
Special Abilities
Stench (Ex)
A witherstench constantly emits a putrid stench that nearly every form of animal life finds offensive. All living creatures (except witherstenches) within 30 feet of a witherstench must succeed on a DC 12 Fortitude save or be nauseated (unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention; can only take a single move action per turn) for as long as they remain within 30 feet of the creature. Moving out of the affected area leaves the character sickened (-2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 1 round after which time he recovers immediately. The save DC is Constitution-based. Creatures that successfully save cannot be affected by the same witherstench's stench for 24 hours. A delay poison or neutralize poison spell removes the effect from the sickened creature. Creatures with immunity to poison are unaffected, and creatures resistant to poison receive their normal bonus on their saving throws.Ecology
Environment: Temperate ForestsOrganization: pack (3-12)
Treasure: standard
A witherstench (also called skunk beast) is a mutated relative of the common skunk. It is about 4 feet long and weighs around 50 pounds. Its diet consists of carrion, and the creature is always found in areas where such \"food\" is plentiful.
Witherstenches shuns combat, but attacks if cornered, raking at their opponents with their filthy claws.
Credit The Witherstench originally appeared in the First Edition Fiend Folio (© TSR/Wizards of the Coast, 1981) and is used by permission.
Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene, based on original material by Jonathon Jones.
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