Akateko

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A sentient tree with twisted branches and gnarled roots, the Akateko possesses a sinister ability to ensnare unsuspecting prey. With a mastery of illusion, it projects psychic images under its branches that draw victims closer, luring them beneath its leafy canopy. The projected images often take the form of alluring beauties, lost children, or distressed figures.

Once a creature comes beneath the Akateko’s boughs, the monstrous tree attacks. Its gnarled branches end in horrible claws that tear flesh and break bone.

The Akateko is not a naturally occurring plant, but rather the result of foul desecration of the natural world. The malevolent presence of an Eldritch horror, a corrupt Fiend, or even a group of sinister cultists might result in the creation of an Akateko. Because they do not occur naturally, it is difficult to identify an Akateko simply by looking at it, as it might emerge from any type of mundane tree.

Akateko
Monster Level: 6
Large (Tall), Plant (Occult)
STR	DEX	END	AWR	INT	CHA
4	-1	3	2	-2	3
	Ref: 9	Fort: 13	Ant: 12	Log: 8	Will: 13
Armor Rating 15			Resist Occult 2
Hit Points 90			Vulnerable Primal 1, Psionic 1 DR 2/Sharp
Speed 0ft			Senses Tremorsense 60ft
			Traits Immutable
Features
Illusory Lure. The Akateko can create a visual illusion within 20ft. This illusion takes the form of something that will incentivize an observer to approach.
Unassuming Form.. When the Akateko is motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal tree.
Actions
The Aketeko can take TWO of the following actions, or take the same action twice.
Root Whip. Reach 20ft Natural Weapon. +4 vs AR. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) sharp.
Tearing Branches. Reach 10ft Natural Weapon. +4 vs AR. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) sharp. If the attack also would hit REF, then the creature is immediately Restrained (escape DC 14).
Reactions
Ambush (1/Round). If the Akateko is undetected and a creature moves within 10ft of the Akateko, the Akateko may make one Tearing Branches attack against it. For this attack, the Akateko rolls 2d20 and uses whichever is higher.

Features

Illusory Lure. The Akateko can create a visual illusion within 20ft. This illusion takes the form of something that will incentivize an observer to approach.

Unassuming Form. When the Akateko is motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal tree.

Actions

The Akateko can take TWO of the following actions, or take the same action twice.

Root Whip. Reach 20ft Natural Weapon. +4 vs AR. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) sharp.

Tearing Branches. Reach 10ft Natural Weapon. +4 vs AR. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) sharp. If the attack also would hit REF, then the creature is immediately Restrained (escape DC 14).

Reactions

Ambush (1/Round). If the Akateko is undetected and a creature moves within 10ft of the Akateko, the Akateko may make one Tearing Branches attack against it. For this attack,

the Akateko rolls 2d20 and uses whichever is higher.