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Swarm of Rot-Paper

Swarm of Rot-Paper
Stat Block
CR 3
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
12
Hit Points
45
Speed
30 ft., fly 30 ft.
str
1
dex
18
con
12
int
1
wis
10
cha
1
str
1
-5
dex
18
+4
con
12
+1
int
1
-5
wis
10
+0
cha
1
-5

Senses passive Perception 10

Traits

Rot-Infected.On a critical hit, the target is poisoned for 1 minute.

Actions

Corrupted Slashing.Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 14 (4d6) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.
Blanket (Recharge 5-6).The swarm covers a creature. The target is blinded and takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns.

Ecology

A Swarm of Rot-Paper consists of thousands of corrupted books, scrolls, and loose parchment from the Overgrown Athenaeum. These documents have been assimilated by the Emerald Rot's hive-mind, turning them into a defensive mechanism for the Rot-Mind. They move through the air with a terrifying, wet rustle, often resembling a flock of sickly green birds.

Combat Mechanics

The swarm deals slashing damage and can "Infect" targets with Rot-spores on a critical hit, causing the poisoned condition. They are highly vulnerable to fire, but fire damage dealt to the swarm spreads to any nearby wooden or paper structures. The swarm can "Blanket" a target, blinding them and dealing necrotic damage at the start of their turn.

Loot

Searching the remains of a swarm may yield "Corrupted Parchment." While dangerous to handle, this parchment is a potent material for scribing high-level necrotic or nature-based spell scrolls.