Bog brute

A bog brute resebeled a larger and more powerful version of a crocodile. But with a hide strong enough to resist most weapons and magical effects. Bog brutes were giant, beastly crocodilian-like monstrosities. They were as physically strong as hill giants and were exceptional swimmers, both above and beneath the surface of water. these beasts were som adept to their environment, tat they had a ambhibious resiptory system. In both scenarios, they were quite stealthy for their size and masive bulk.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

These huge creatures often hunted inhabitants that lurked in swampy environments, such as ogres and giant spiders They were also known to attack fishing boats by trying to capsize them, and then eat fish, and fishermen.

Dietary Needs and Habits

A bog brute spent nearly all of its time sleeping. They slept with their mouths open and reflexively swallowed any man-sized creatures (or smaller) that ventured too close

Scientific Name

Paludovenator Tyrannis

Conservation Status

The species is considered of minimal concern for extinction.

Average Weight

1,000–1,075 kg (2,205–2,370 lb)

Average Length

30 feet (9.1 meters)

Geographic Distribution

• Gaerood Forest

Bog Brute

Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 135 (18d10 + 36) 18d10+36

Speed 30ft Swim: 50ft

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STR

21 +5

DEX

15 +2

CON

19 +4

INT

3 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

7 -2

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Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +8, WIS +5

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances Acid, Cold

Damage Immunities Poison

Condition Immunities Poisoned

Senses Darkvision 120, Passive Perception 10

Challenge 10

Amphibious. The bog brute can breathe air and water.
Underwater Camouflage. The bog brute has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater.
Blood Frenzy. The bog brute has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.
False Appearance. While the bog brute remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal swamp foliage.

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Actions

Multiattack. The bogbrutemakes three attacks: two with its bite and one with its tail.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) 3d10+5 piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 20). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the bog brute can't bite another target.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target not grappled by the bog brute. Hit: 24 (3d12 + 5) 3d12+5 bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the bog brute and knocked prone.
Roar. Each creature within 60 feet of the bog brute that can hear its roar must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of the bog brute's next turn. If a creature's saving throw is successful, the creature is immune to the bog brute's roar for the next 24 hours.

Black dragons dwell in swamps on the frayed edges of civilization. The bog brute is a reptilian horror with a crocodilian body and gills.

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