Forest Golem

In the primordial age when the world was still breathing itself into existence, the ancient druids of the Old Grove performed a ritual of desperation to save their dying forests from the encroaching blight of careless civilization. They wove together the very essence of nature itself—bark sinew, earthen flesh, and the living breath of moss—into towering sentinels of protection, binding their own life force into these guardians so that no tree would fall without consequence. The Forest Golems emerged as living embodiments of nature's wrath, their bodies a living armor of scales and their senses attuned to every broken branch and spilled drop of innocent blood within their domain. For millennia they have wandered the deep woods, patient and eternal, their willow-moss beards growing longer with each century as they maintain an unbreakable vigil over their realm. However, the druids left within them a sacred recognition—a bloodline echo that allows them to sense those who carry pure druidic ancestry, commanding them to kneel before such worthy souls as servants bound by ancient pact. Though many have tried to flee once a Golem catches their scent, none have ever truly escaped, for the creatures will pursue across mountains and oceans, through time itself if necessary, ensuring that nature's justice is never denied. They are both the forest's greatest mercy and its most terrible vengeance, existing in that sacred space between creation and destruction.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

10, modifier 0

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

3, modifier -4

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

12, modifier 1

Multiattack

The Forest Golem makes two Slam attacks.

Slam

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 bludgeoning damage.

Nature's Wrath

The Golem can summon roots to ensnare foes. Each creature in a 20 ft. radius must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or take 4d8 bludgeoning damage and be restrained.

Territorial Pursuit

If the Golem detects a trespasser, it can move up to its speed towards them, ignoring difficult terrain.

Mossy Regeneration

The Golem regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.

Territorial Guardian

The Forest Golem can sense intruders within 1 mile of its territory.

Druidic Recognition

Recognizes pure druid blood, allowing them to command the Golem.

strength

8

constitution

8

wisdom

7

Poison

Psychic