Thorn-spawn (4e Creature)
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Thorn-spawn are created by grove lords to serve as servants, guardians, and companions, depending on their need. While they begin their lives as mindless constructs of earth and plant matter, they mature over time. They are humanoid in shape, and stand about as tall as elves and humans.
Thorn-spawn Minion[edit]
These creatures are capable of following basic instructions, but do not possess the ability to think or reason. This doesn't necessarily impair their combat prowess, they will selflessly serve their masters to the end.
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Thorn-spawn Minion Tactics[edit]
A thorn-spawn minion will attempt to fight at range, but can make melee attacks as well. While not terribly threatening, they are usually found in high numbers.
Thorn-spawn Guardsman[edit]
Guardsmen are semi-trained thorn-spawn. They are capable of independent thought, but remain completely devoted to their masters. They've refined their skills, and make formidable foes.
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Thorn-spawn Guardsman Tactics[edit]
A thorn-spawn guardsman will attempt to fight at range, but can make melee attacks as well. The guardsman will use it's burst attack as often as possible.
Thorn-spawn Cohort[edit]
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Thorn-spawn Cohort Tactics[edit]
The Cohort prefers not to engage in combat, but when pressed, will call upon woodland allies or it's brethren thorn-spawn. It will then hold back from the conflict, attempting to inflict the most damage possible from range, and use it's powers to better position and heal it's allies.
Thorn-spawn Lore[edit]
A character knows the following information with a successful Nature check.
DC 15: Thorn-spawn can be created quickly by their grove lord in order to create a small army in a short amount of time.
DC 25: Thorn-spawn begin as unthinking animates, but given a dozen years of experience or a gift from their creator, they can mature into something greater.
Encounter Groups[edit]
Thorn-spawn are generally found defending their master's grove. As such, they are often found accompanied by enthralled natural beasts or their grove lord masters.
Level 4 Encounter (XP 900)
- 1 thorn-spawn cohort (level 6 elite controller)
- 1 grizzly bear (level 3 brute)
- 2 gray wolves (level 2 skirmisher)
Level 5 Encounter (XP 1,100)
- 1 thorn-spawn cohort (level 6 elite controller)
- 2 thorn-spawn guardsmen (level 4 artillery)
- 8 thorn-spawn minions (level 2 minion)
Level 9 Encounter (XP 2,000)
- 1 thorn-spawn cohort (level 6 elite controller)
- 2 cave bears (level 6 elite brute)
- 4 gray wolves (level 2 skirmisher)
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