Arboreal Shepherd
An ancient, towering tree-guardian shields sheltering beasts by throwing its own bulk between them and harm, axes its one weak point.
An ancient, towering tree-creature that walks the deep wood as guardian to the beasts that shelter in its shadow, throwing its own bulk between them and harm.
Axe Vulnerability An arboreal shepherd takes 5 additional damage from axes.
Defend the Friends [Reaction] Trigger An animal within the arboreal shepherd's reach takes area damage or splash damage from an effect; Effect The arboreal shepherd partly shields the creature. Reduce the damage dealt to the animal by an amount equal to 1d10 + the animal's weakness to the effect, if any. The arboreal shepherd takes an equal amount of damage.
Level 5
Perception +15 · Senses low-light vision · Languages Arboreal, Common, Fey; _speak with animals_ · Skills Athletics +11, Diplomacy +12, Nature +14, Stealth +8
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | +1 | +3 | +2 | +5 | +3 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | +12 | +10 | +14 |
HP 80 · Resistances bludgeoning 5, piercing 5 · Weaknesses axe vulnerability, fire 5
Speed 25 feet
Actions
- Melee Branch [Single Action] +15 (reach 15 ft), Damage 2d8+6 bludgeoning