Small construct, usually chaotic evil

Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armor)

Hit Points: 27 (6d6 + 6) 6d6+6

Speed: 25 ft

STR

10 +0

DEX

15 +2

CON

12 +1

INT

8 -1

WIS

14 +2

CHA

14 +2

Damage Resistances: Poison, Psychic

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Poisoned

Senses:

Passive Perception 12

Languages: Understands the languages of its creator

Challenge Rating: 1 ( 200 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: +2

by Irina Nordsol

Actions

Silver Needle. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or become cursed for 1 minute. While cursed in this way, the target's speed is reduced by 10 feet, & it must roll a 1d4 & subtract the number rolled from each ability check or attack roll it makes.

Soul Swap. The carrionette targets a creature it can see within 15 feet of it that is cursed by its Silver Needle. Unless the target is protected by a Protection from Evil & Good spell, it must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or have its consciousness swapped with the carrionette. The carrionette gains control of the target's body, and the target is unconscious for 1 hour, after which it gains control of the carrionette's body. While controlling the target's body, the carrionette retains its Intelligence, Wisdom, & Charisma scores. It otherwise uses the controlled body's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.

If the carrionette's body is destroyed, both the carrionette and the target die. A Protection from Evil & Good spell cast on the controlled body drives the carrionette out & returns the consciousness of both creatures to their original bodies. The swap is also undone if the controlled body takes damage from the carrionette's Silver Needle.

Suggested Environments

Urban; Odaire (Dread Domains of Ravenloft)