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Blightweeds are [[undead]] plant matter that take the form of briar patches and twisted thistles. They are not naturally occurring, but might be created by [[decay]]-oriented cultists out of the remains of a dead [[Thresher Moss|thresher moss]] or similar creature. Hollow [[Arboreans]] also summon Blightweeds as they seek to corrupt the forest around them.
Blightweeds are [[undead]] plant matter that take the form of briar patches and twisted thistles. They are not naturally occurring, but might be created by [[decay]]-oriented cultists out of the remains of a dead [[Thresher Moss]] or similar creature. Hollow [[Arboreans]] also summon Blightweeds as they seek to corrupt the forest around them.
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| colspan="6" |''Medium. Undead Plant ([[Occult]])''
| colspan="6" |''Medium. Undead Plant ([[Occult]])''
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| colspan="6" |'''Thorns.''' ''Reach 5 ft Natural Weapon.'' +3 vs AR. '''Hit:''' 3 (1d6) sharp and 2 (1d4) necrotic.
| colspan="6" |'''Thorns.''' ''Reach 5 ft Natural Weapon.'' +3 vs AR. '''Hit:''' 3 (1d6) sharp and 2 (1d4) necrotic.
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==== '''''OR''' the Blightweed can take the following action.'' ====
==== '''''OR''' the Blightweed can take the following action.'' ====
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| colspan="6" |'''Briar Wall.''' The Blightweed chooses two 5 ft spaces within 5 ft. These spaces become difficult terrain for 1 minute, and any creature entering them must make a DC 13 FORT check or take 4 (1d8) necrotic [[damage]].
| colspan="6" |'''Briar Wall.''' The Blightweed chooses two 5 ft spaces within 5 ft. These spaces become difficult terrain for 1 minute, and any creature entering them must make a DC 13 END check or take 4 (1d8) necrotic [[damage]].
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Blightweeds are undead plant matter that take the form of briar patches and twisted thistles. They are not naturally occurring, but might be created by decay-oriented cultists out of the remains of a dead Thresher Moss or similar creature. Hollow Arboreans also summon Blightweeds as they seek to corrupt the forest around them.

Blightweed

Monster Level: 4
Medium. Undead Plant (Occult)
STR DEX END AWR INT CHA
3 3 0 1 -1 2
Ref: 13 Fort: 10 Ant: 11 Log: 9 Will: 12
Armor Rating 12 Resist Necrotic 4
Hit Points 42 Vulnerable Fire 2
Speed 20 ft Senses Blindsight 30 ft
Features
Nature Spirit. The Blightweed ignores difficult terrain caused by foliage and other forest-related phenomena.
Actions

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

Move. The Blightweed can move up to its speed.
Thorns. Reach 5 ft Natural Weapon. +3 vs AR. Hit: 3 (1d6) sharp and 2 (1d4) necrotic.

OR the Blightweed can take the following action.

Briar Wall. The Blightweed chooses two 5 ft spaces within 5 ft. These spaces become difficult terrain for 1 minute, and any creature entering them must make a DC 13 END check or take 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.