Sources
CR
Type
Size
Alignment
Movement

Brackish Trudge

Large Plant, Unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
20
+5
DEX
10
+0
CON
17
+3
INT
4
-3
WIS
14
+2
CHA
4
-3
Skills Perception +4
Damage Resistances fire
Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Traits

Fungal Fortitude. If damage reduces the trudge to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the trudge drops to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit:16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Lore

Brackish trudges are lumbering masses of sentient fungus and vegetation that thrive in the bayou. They are living examples of the conflicting forces of life and decay existing in a harmonious cycle. Flowers and other plant life grow on their backs, necks, and heads. When these plants die, they decay and become the ideal habitat for fungi. The older a trudge is, the wilder and more varied are the plants and fungi that thrive in the tiny ecosystem on its back.