Frostfire Gnikar

medium aberration (elemental), neutral

Challenge 6.0 (2,300 XP)

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STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10

Defense

Armor Class
15 (natural)
Hit Points
85 (10d8+30 +3)
Speed
30 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 30 ft., climb 30 ft., (hover)

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws Dexterity, Wisdom
Skills
Arcana +4, Nature +3, Insight +2, Stealth +6, Survival +4, Acrobatics +5, Perception +5, Intimidation +3
Senses
darkvision 60 ft.
Elemental Awareness 30 ft. (Can sense elemental energies, detecting nearby elemental creatures.)
passive Perception 15

Characteristics

Damage Vulnerabilities
fire
Damage Resistances
cold, psychic
Damage Immunities
charmed, frightened
Condition Immunities
paralyzed
Languages Common, Primordial, Ignan, Aquan

Traits

Frostfire Affinity

The Frostfire Gnikar can alternate between ice and fire elemental attacks, dealing extra damage based on its environment.

Invisibility

The Frostfire Gnikar can turn invisible for up to 1 minute, reappearing as a bonus action.

Actions

Elemental Blast

The Gnikar unleashes a blast of frostfire in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) fire damage and 27 (6d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The Frostfire Gnikar makes two Frostfire Claw attacks.

Frostfire Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.

Reactions

Frostfire Shield

When attacked, the Frostfire Gnikar can use its reaction to gain resistance against the triggering damage type until the start of its next turn.

Combat Behavior

Tactics


• Engage from a distance using elemental blasts.
• Use invisibility to reposition during combat.
• Employ hit-and-run tactics to confuse and overwhelm foes.

Combat Style

Utilizes mobility and elemental manipulation to maintain a strategic advantage in battle.

Morale

The Frostfire Gnikar fights fiercely to protect its territory. Once bloodied, it will attempt to retreat and hide to recover.

Monster Description

The Frostfire Gnikar is a rare entity that embodies the clash of icy cold and searing heat, resulting in its unique elemental abilities. This creature thrives within the harsh environments where frozen glaciers confront volcanic activity, creating a stunning visual as it dances between flames and ice. Its appearance resembles that of a lithe, humanoid figure cloaked in shifting patterns of blue and orange flames, with shimmering frost adorning its edges.

Monster behavior

Frostfire Gnikars are highly territorial beings, often appearing in defense of their lairs against intruders. Utilizing their ability to become invisible, they launch surprise attacks using their elemental blasts, creating moments of chaos with their unique damage types. They prefer to engage in hit-and-run tactics, using their speed and flying capabilities to outmaneuver foes while simultaneously using their frostfire attacks to deal significant area damage.

Ecology

In the ecosystems they inhabit, the Frostfire Gnikar plays a critical role in maintaining the balance between elemental forces. Their abilities can be seen as nature’s way of regulating both fire and ice, thus promoting a cycle of growth and decay in their surroundings. Frostfire Gnikars are known to be elusive, leading to a scarcity of sightings as they often retreat to hidden lairs where they can cultivate their elemental powers away from prying eyes.

History

The legends surrounding the Frostfire Gnikar speak of its creation during a cataclysmic event when fire and ice collided, resulting in a powerful manifestation of elemental energy. As ancient guardians of elemental balance, stories tell of them emerging when cataclysmic events threaten the harmony of the natural world. While scholars debate the origins of Gnikars, many have sought to harness their power for personal gain, leading to conflict and misunderstanding between mortals and these elemental beings.

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