Mari Lwyd
A beribboned horse-skull spirit goes door to door demanding a song, staying harmless until someone refuses to sing back or raises a hand.
A Mari Lwyd is a beribboned horse-skull spirit that comes wassailing door to door in the dead of winter, demanding a song in exchange for good cheer. Sing back and it means no real harm — refuse, or raise a hand against it, and the season's good humor curdles fast.
In play
Mostly Harmless The Mari Lwyd is out simply to enjoy the season. The Mari Lwyd's attacks have the nonlethal trait when attacking creatures, unless those creatures attempt a hostile action on the Mari Lwyd first.
Persistent Wassailing The Mari Lwyd cannot be disrupted by common means. It always knows if a building is truly unoccupied or if the occupants can speak and hear and are merely refusing to sing back, and it is immune to silence and similar effects of up to 5th level.
Level 11
Perception +21 · Senses darkvision · Languages Common, Sylvan · Skills Athletics +23, Diplomacy +19, Intimidation +21, Performance +21, Thievery +20
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +7 | +3 | +5 | +4 | +2 | +6 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | +24 | +21 | +18 |
HP 190 · Immunities persistent wassailing
Speed 50 feet, swim 30 feet
Actions
- Melee Jaws [Single Action] +24 (reach 10 ft, Magical), Damage 3d10+10 piercing
- Melee Hoof [Single Action] +24 (reach 10 ft, Agile, Magical), Damage 3d8+10 bludgeoning
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