Nomadic druid circles and those in search of a new home often employ elemental allies to facilitate their transient lifestyle. Among these elemental companions is the rock biter, a derivative of earth elementals. Highly skilled in clearing rocky terrains or dismantling old structures, the rock biter transforms these materials into minerals that enrich the soil on its back, fostering plant growth. A well-nourished rock biter can sustain multiple traveling companions, even in harsh winter conditions. When a suitable home is discovered, the rock biter can be returned to the earth, leaving behind a patch of mineral-rich soil for continued food cultivation.
In more aggressive druid circles with a mission to restore the environment to its natural state, rock biters play a crucial role. These circles summon throngs of rock biters to level towers and keeps to their foundations. The consumption of leftover materials provides sustenance for a small army, enabling these druid circles to sustain their offensive efforts.
Occasionally, a solitary rock biter can be encountered, separated from the druids that summoned it. In it’s natural state, a rock biter searches for large deposits of stones to sustain itself, often choosing mountainsides and old mines. Their backs tend to be overgrown with weeds or native plants.
Rock Biter
Large Elemental, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (+3) | 8 (-1) | 16 (+3) | 5 (-3) | 12 (+1) | 5 (-3) |
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious
Senses blindsight 30 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Druidic, Terran
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Siege Monster. The rock biter deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The rock biter makes two Claw or Bite attacks in any combination.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one object or structure. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing damage, and if the object or structure is made of stone, Rock Blast recharges.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Rock Blast (Recharge 5–6). The rock biter expels bits of rock and stone in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only.
Bonus Actions
Lifeberry. The rock biter feeds a magic berry to another creature within 5 feet of it. The creature regains 2 (1d4) hit points. Roll a d6; on a roll of a 3 or lower, the rock biter has no more berries to feed.
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Take a look at the flora golem if you’re looking for a plant-like creature for hags.
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