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Folk of Leng

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (studded leather)

68 (8d8 + 32)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Wisdom +5

Skills

Arcana +4 Deception +8 Perception +5

Languages

all

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic

Damage Resistances

cold

Condition Immunities

frightened

Traits

Ethereal Sight

The folk of Leng can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa.

Leng Rejuvenation

If the folk of Leng dies on the Material Plane, it gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all its hp and becoming active again, unless it is killed with radiant damage wielded by a good-aligned creature or its remains are sprinkled with holy water within 24 hours of its death. The folk’s new body appears in its family’s crypt in Leng.

Mortal Void Traveler

The folk of Leng doesn’t require air or ambient pressure.

Phrenic Weapons

The folk of Leng’s weapon attacks are magical. When the folk hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 3d6 psychic damage (included in the attack).

Regeneration

The folk of Leng regains 2 hp at the start of its turn. If the folk of Leng takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the folk’s next turn. The folk of Leng dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Actions

Hooked Spider Net

+4 to hit, range 10/30 ft (3/9.1 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 10/30 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) psychic damage, and the target is restrained. While restrained, the target takes 5 (1d10) poison damage at the start of each of its turns. Any creature, including the restrained target, can take an action to remove the net by succeeding on a DC 14 Strength check. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the creature breaks the net instead, and the folk of Leng can't use the broken net again until it finishes a long rest.

Psychic Bolt

+6 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 3d6+4 psychic damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) psychic damage.

Scimitar

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 plus 3d6 psychic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) psychic damage.

Spellcasting

The folk of Leng casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At Will: message, minor illusion
3/Day Each: disguise self, suggestion

Bonus Actions

Etherealness

The folk of Leng enters the Ethereal Plane from the Material Plane, or vice versa. It is visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can't affect or be affected by anything on the other plane.

About Folk of Leng

Folk of Leng is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 68 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 32).

Folk of Leng has communication capabilities including all. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Folk of Leng

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When using Folk of Leng in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Folk of Leng

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Folk of Leng?: Folk of Leng has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Folk of Leng?: Folk of Leng is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Folk of Leng speak?: Folk of Leng can communicate in all.