Awakened Shrub

An awakened shrub is a seemingly ordinary plant that has gained sentience and consciousness through magical means. While it retains the appearance of a small shrub or bush, it possesses a limited capacity for perception and interaction with its surroundings.

Awakened shrubs have basic awareness of their environment, allowing them to respond to stimuli such as movement, light, and sound. They can adjust their position and angle their branches or leaves to face perceived threats or points of interest. Despite their limited mobility, they can communicate their needs and intentions through subtle movements and vibrations.

While they lack the ability to speak or understand complex languages, awakened shrubs can convey simple messages or emotions through nonverbal means. They may sway or rustle their foliage to express curiosity, contentment, or agitation. Some individuals with a deep connection to nature or druidic magic can interpret these signals and communicate with awakened shrubs on a more meaningful level.

Awakened shrubs are generally non-threatening and docile, more inclined to blend into their natural surroundings rather than engage in aggressive behavior. They often serve as minor guardians of the forest or companions to druids and nature-loving individuals. However, if provoked or threatened, an awakened shrub may defend itself using its thorny branches or by releasing noxious spores as a deterrent.

While not powerful or formidable creatures, awakened shrubs possess a certain charm and mystique, reminding us of the magic and wonder that can be found even in the smallest and seemingly insignificant aspects of the natural world.

Special Abilities

False Appearance

While the shrub remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal shrub.

Actions

• Rake: Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 – 1) slashing damage.