Wendigo (5e Creature)

“There is a curse that dwells in these mountains… Should any resort to cannibalism in this realm, the spirit of the Wendigo shall be loosed unto them…”

Wendigo

Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 40 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 15 (+2) 17 (+3) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 10 (+0) 16 (+3) Damage Vulnerabilities fire Damage Resistances necrotic Damage Immunities cold, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Ambusher. The wendigo has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised. Mimicry. The wendigo can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check. Pounce. If the wendigo moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the wendigo can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action. Masks of the Wild. The wendigo can attempt to hide even when it is only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, or other natural phenomena. ACTIONS Multiattack. The wendigo makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 9 (2d8) necrotic damage. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

By Itaudia A horrific creature formed by necessity driven hunger gone mad. In the vast expanses of the Boreal Realms, there exists legends of the indigenous people. Legends to explain ideas greater than themselves. Legends to pass lessons of life from elder to minor. Stories of heroes, and cryptids battling in a never ceasing battles of good and evil. Of these legends, one of the most fearsome of these cryptids is the Dreaded Wendigo. A spirit of cannibalism that possesses the weak of will. When tribesmen are isolated in their homes, trapped by the deep snows and treacherous cold, and the scarcity of food seeps deeper into the soul, the ravenous nature of the Wendigo begins to take hold.

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