Illustration Xan Drake

Ice Mephit

horatio.fairburn
Challenge 1/2
(100 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 1/2
Small elemental, neutral evil
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 21 (6d6)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft.
STR
7 (-2)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
9 (-1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +3
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning, fire
Damage Resistances poison
Damage Immunities cold
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Primordial (Aquan, Auran)
Environments arctic
Death Burst.

When the mephit dies, it explodes in a burst of jagged ice. Each creature within 5 ft. of it must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) Cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

False Appearance.

While the mephit remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary shard of ice.

Innate Spellcasting (1/Day). The mephit can innately cast fog cloud, requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) cold damage.
Frost Breath (Recharge 6).

The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone of cold air. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Variant: Summon Mephits (1/Day).

The mephit has a 25 percent chance of summoning 1d4 mephits of its kind. A summoned mephit appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other mephits. It remains for 1 minute, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.

Mephits

Mephits are mischievous elemental tricksters, born from the union of disparate elemental planes. They are perpetually eager to sow chaos and confusion.

Elemental Mischief. Mephits come in various forms, each corresponding to a blend of elements. They delight in creating small-scale havoc, whether by igniting fires, chilling the air, or blinding enemies.

Unpredictable Allies. Though generally selfish, mephits can be bargained with. They often serve more powerful beings, seeking scraps of elemental energy or arcane knowledge in return.

Improvisational Impact. Mephits lack raw strength, making up for it with their elemental abilities and innate cunning. They prefer ambushes and hit-and-run tactics, using their elemental traits to control the battlefield in unexpected ways.

Ice Mephit

Not yet described

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