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Mud Mephit

Mud Mephit

 

Mud Mephits are slow,unctous creatures of Earth and Water.They drone their complaints to all who will listen,and beg incessantly for attention and treasure.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Imp-Like,Composed of Earth and Water with Wings of dripping Mud protruding from its shoulders

Ecology and Habitats

The Mud Mephit dwells anywhere there is murky,mud laden water like swamps and marshlands,above or underground

Dietary Needs and Habits

Elemental Nature

 

The Mud Mephit doesn't require Food,Drink or Sleep

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Long pointed noses,Deep-set Black eyes with long pointed ears

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision 60ft & Passive Perception 10

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

A Mud Mephit by aidedd
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Origin/Ancestry
Elemental
Average Height
2ft-4ft Tall (Averaging 3ft)
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Blackish-Brown mud coloured bodies that drip with liquid mud


Cover image: A Mud Mephit by aidedd

MUD MEPHIT CR: 1/4 (50XP)

Small elemental, neutral evil
Armor Class: 11
Hit Points: 27 (6D6+6)
Speed: 20 ft , fly: 20 ft , swim: 20 ft

STR

8 -1

DEX

12 +1

CON

12 +1

INT

9 -1

WIS

11 +0

CHA

7 -2

Skills: Stealth +3
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Poisoned
Senses: Darkvision 60ft & Passive Perception 10
Languages: Aquan (Elemental Water) & Terran (Elemental Earth)
Challenge Rating: 1/4 (50XP)

DEATH BURST:

    WHEN THE MEPHIT DIES, IT EXPLODES IN A BURST OF STICKY MUD. EACH MEDIUM OR SMALLER CREATURE WITHIN 5 FEET OF IT MUST THEN SUCCEED ON A DC 11 DEXTERITY SAVING THROW, OR BE RESTRAINED UNTIL THE END OF THE CREATURES NEXT TURN.      

FALSE APPEARANCE:

  WHILE THE MEPHIT REMAINS MOTIONLESS, IT IS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM AN ORDINARY MOUND OF MUD.

Actions

CLAW:

  MELEE WEAPON ATTACK: +3 TO HIT, REACH 5FT, ONE TARGET: HIT 4 (1D6+1) BLUDGEONING DAMAGE.  

MUD BREATH (RECHARGE 6):

  THE MEPHIT BELCHES VISCID MUD ONTO ONE CREATURE WITHIN 5 FEET OF IT. IF THE TARGET IS MEDIUM OR SMALLER. IT MUST SUCCEED ON A DC 11 DEXTERITY SAVING THROW OR BE RESTRAINED FOR 1 MINUTE. A CREATURE CAN REPEAT THE SAVING THROW AT THE END OF EACH OF ITS TURNS, ENDING THE EFFECT ON ITSELF ON A SUCCESS.    

VARIANT: MEPHIT SUMMONING

  SOME MEPHITS CAN HAVE AN ACTION OPTION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO SUMMON OTHER MEPHITS.   SUMMON MEPHITS (1/DAY): THE MEPHIT HAS A 25% CHANCE OF SUMMONING 1D4 MEPHITS OF ITS KIND. A SUMMONED MEPHIT APPEARS IN AN UNOCCUPIED SPACE WITHIN 60 FEET OF ITS SUMMONER, ACTS AS AN ALLY OF ITS SUMMONER, AND CAN’T SUMMON OTHER MEPHITS. IT REMAINS FOR 1 MINUTE, UNTIL IT OR ITS SUMMONER DIES, OR UNTIL ITS SUMMONER DISMISSES IT AS AN ACTION.

Comments

Author's Notes

Original Article written for D&D Monster Manual 5e by Wizards of the Coast (WotC)


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