monster

Animated Chained Library

CR 1

Large Construct, Unaligned

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

14 (natural armor)

Hit Points

45 (6d10 + 12)

Speed

10 ft.

str

dex

-1

con

int

-5

wis

-3

cha

-5

Traits

False Object.If the library is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn't observed the library move or act, that creature must succeed on a 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to discern that the library is animate.

Actions

Multiattack.The library makes two attacks.

Chained Book.mw 4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape 12).

Animated Chained Library

The three shelves are filled with books bound in iron covers, which are attached to chains that secure them to the shelves—a chained library. The reading desk is used to support the chained books while they are being read.