Blightweed

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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 FORT check or take 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.