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Fragrant One

Small · Fey · CR 3 · Chaotic Neutral

Armor Class
11
Hit Points and Hit Dice
45 (13d6)
Challenge Rating CR
3

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
7
-2
DEX
12
+1
CON
10
+0
INT
18
+4
WIS
15
+2
CHA
18
+4

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Small
Type Fey
Alignment Chaotic Neutral
XP 700
Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)
Swim 10 ft (3 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Intelligence +6 Wisdom +4 Charisma +6

Skills

Deception +8 Insight +4 Perception +4 Persuasion +8

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities
charmed, frightened

Traits

Fragrant Aura

The fragrant one emits a cloud of sweet-smelling pheromones within 20 feet of it. A giant, humanoid, or beast that starts its turn inside the aura must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

If a creature fails the saving throw three times in 1 hour, it is charmed for 1 day and obeys the fragrant one’s verbal or telepathic commands. If the creature suffers harm from the fragrant one or its allies or receives a suicidal command, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success.

The fragrant one can have no more than six creatures charmed at a time. The fragrant one can end its charm on a creature at any time (no action required). If the fragrant one has six creatures charmed and a seventh creature fails its saving throw, the fragrant one can choose to release its charm on another creature to replace it with the new creature or to have the new creature unaffected by the aura.

Strength in Numbers

The fragrant one grows more powerful when it has charmed allies. For each charmed ally within 20 feet of it, the fragrant one gains 5 temporary hit points, its Armor Class increases by 1, and it deals an extra 2 (1d4) psychic damage when it hits with any attack. Temporary hp gained from this trait replenish every 1 minute.

Actions

Phrenic Antennae

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 psychic damage.

Melee Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Reactions

Interpose Ally

When a creature the fragrant one can see targets it with an attack, the fragrant one can force a charmed ally within 5 feet of it to move between it and the attack. The charmed ally becomes the target of the attack instead. If the charmed ally takes damage from this attack, it can immediately repeat the Fragrant Aura's saving throw, ending the charmed condition on itself on a success.

About Fragrant One

Fragrant One is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 13d6).

Fragrant One has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Fragrant One

2 tips available

When using Fragrant One in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
  • Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Fragrant One

2 strategies available

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

  • Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
  • Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 1,200 XP
  • Hard: 1,800 XP
  • Deadly: 2,400 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 Fragrant One?
Fragrant One has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Fragrant One?
Fragrant One is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fragrant One speak?
Fragrant One can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft..

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