Carbuncle

Carbuncles are small elemental creatures with a distinctive appearance and captivating behavior. Their bodies are covered in smooth, translucent fur that shimmers in hues of green and blue, mirroring the colors of sunlight on water. The fur is soft and seems to ripple gently, as if flowing like a stream. Each carbuncle has large, expressive eyes that shine with intelligence and curiosity, often reflecting a playful nature.

Atop their heads, carbuncles sport small, ridged crests that emit a faint glow, marking their elemental essence. The color of these crests changes with their moods, shifting from calm blues to vibrant greens. Their pointed, fox-like ears are finely tuned to pick up even the faintest sounds in their surroundings.

Their long, slender tails end in brush-like tufts, often seen swaying gracefully as they move, enhancing their elegant appearance. Rather than walking, carbuncles seem to glide with a fluid, weightless quality that gives them an almost ethereal presence.

Known for their gentle demeanor, carbuncles are playful and inquisitive, darting around their environment and interacting with other creatures. Their intelligence allows them to learn from experiences and solve simple problems. Strongly drawn to nature, carbuncles prefer to linger near water sources like ponds or rivers, where they feel most at home.

The ideal habitat for carbuncles includes lush forests and mystical groves, rich with plant life and the sounds of flowing water. Such environments offer shelter and food and are often imbued with a magical essence that resonates with their elemental nature. Carbuncles are often found near shimmering streams or tranquil lakes, where they bask in sunlight and engage with the plants around them.

Special Abilities

Elemental Nature: Carbuncles are immune to poison and psychic damage. They also cannot be paralyzed.

Mist of Tranquility: Once per day, carbuncles can create a 20-foot radius area of calming mist. Creatures within the mist have advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Actions

Sap Energy: Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll.

Nature’s Embrace:  they select one creature they can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. While charmed, the target views the carbuncle as a friendly companion.

Reactions

Fluid Movement: When an attack targets the carbuncle, it can use its reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll.