Saltborn Stalkers
Merfolk warped into a ravenous troop use glowing lure-tendrils disguised as harmless bubbles to draw the unwary into ambush.
The briny depths of the Boundless Sea sometimes twist large groups of merfolk into swarms with vicious rows of teeth and sharp claws known as saltborn stalkers. Saltborn stalkers hunt in groups, using their drooping, tentacle-like appendages as bioluminescent lures, posing them as wisps or bubbles of planar energy to draw unsuspecting prey into clever ambushes.
In play
The swarm occupies 16 squares.
Level 13
Perception +24 · Senses darkvision · Languages Thalassic · Skills Athletics +27, Intimidation +22, Nature +22, Plane of Water Lore +22, Stealth +26, Warfare Lore +22
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 | +7 | +5 | +3 | +5 | +3 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | +22 | +26 | +20 |
HP 240 · Immunities bleed, paralyzed, poison, sleep · Weaknesses area damage 10, splash damage 10
Speed 10 feet, swim 60 feet; troop movement
Abilities
- Saline Crust (aura, water) 20 feet; Requirements The saltborn stalkers are in a body of water; Effect Layers of the saltborn's salty skin flake off to foul the water around them.