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Weak Mari LwydCreature 10
Uncommon Large FeySource Feybound pg. 129
Weak Changes are marked. The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.
Recall Knowledge DC 29 (includes +2 from Uncommon) • Fey (Nature)
Perception +19; darkvision, lifesense (imprecise) 120 feet
Languages Common, Fey
Skills Athletics +21, Diplomacy +17, Intimidation +19, Performance +21, Society +17, Thievery +19
Str +7, Dex +3, Con +5, Int +4, Wis +2, Cha +6
AC 28; Fort +22, Ref +19, Will +16
HP 180; Immunities persistent wassailing; Weaknesses cold iron 10
Gracious Guest The mari lwyd will not pass through a closed threshold without first receiving permission to do so, though they can compel permission using Pwnco.Persistent Wassailing The mari lwyd is immune to any effect that would prevent them from singing or prevent others from hearing their song.
Speed 50 feet, swim 30 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +22 [+17/+12] (magical, nonlethal, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d10-2+13 piercingMelee [one-action] hoof +22 [+18/+14] (agile, magical, nonlethal, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d8-2+13 bludgeoningFestive Rampage [one-action] Requirements The mari lwyd gained permission to enter a structure; Effect The mari lwyd Strides or Swims to enter the structure and goes on a celebratory rampage, smashing furniture and dishware. They then gain resistance 10 to all damage (except cold iron), and their attacks ignore 10 Hardness of any objects they encounter. The effect lasts until the mari lwyd leaves the structure, damages a living creature, or is offered food and drink.Joyous Procession [one-action] (mental, primal) The mari lwyd Strides, compelling nearby creatures to join their celebration. Each creature in a 10-foot emanation at the start of the Stride must succeed at a DC 28 Will save or use its first action on its next turn to Stride directly toward the mari lwyd.Mostly Harmless The mari lwyd is out to enjoy the season but becomes dangerous if provoked. Their attacks lose the nonlethal trait against creatures that have damaged them and objects.Pwnco [two-actions] (auditory, primal) The mari lwyd begins a rhyming contest, requesting entrance to a structure from creatures within. Before the start of the mari lwyd’s next turn, at least one occupant can spend 2 actions to Perform a song of their own; the DC is equal to the mari lwyd’s Performance DC. If multiple occupants attempt the check, the group takes the highest result. If no occupant spends actions to respond, the group critically fails. Determine the results at the start of the mari lwyd’s turn.
Critical SuccessThe respondents win the Pwnco, and the mari lwyd can’t enter the structure for 1 month.
SuccessThe response is good, and the Pwnco continues. The mari lwyd must use Pwnco again on their next turn, taking a circumstance penalty to their Performance DC equal to double the number of times they have used Pwnco to attempt to enter the structure today.
FailureThe respondents lose. The door unlocks and opens, and any nonmagical barriers move out of the way. If the door is magically sealed, the mari lwyd attempts to counteract the effect (counteract rank 6, counteract modifier +22).
Critical FailureAs failure, but the mari lwyd gets a result one degree of success better than they roll for any attempts to counteract magical barriers.
A Seasonal Beast
Mari lwyds are exclusively spotted in cold weather, usually in areas with snow. They almost always appear in winter, though there are rumors of some rare mari lwyds that might appear in fall, at the end of the harvest. In places that have no strong concept of winter, such as the hot regions around the equator, mari lwyds don’t seem to exist at all.
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