Suanema (Also know as Strangler Trees)

(Encounter Level: 7 - 9)

Attacks/Defenses: Vine Lash: 1d8

Grapple Attack: If the victim is caught, they take 1d6 damage per round as the Tree pins them.

Crushing Hold: If the victim is caught, they take 2d6 damage per round as the Tree crushes the life out of them.

Immunities: Wooden Weapons and Cold

Weakness: Take double damage from Fire attacks

Initiative bonus: +4 for the first attack if the creature was preparing an ambush.

Concealment Bonus: Before attacking, Perception Checks to find Suanemas are made with a -4 penalty if the creature is preparing an ambush and there are other, similar-looking trees nearby.

  Description: These bizarre, Undead trees were created by evil Shaman of South Point to act as guardians for graveyards and a method of execution for those who defy the Shaman’s authority. The Suanema has a taste for the flesh of sentient beings and must be offered blood sacrifices from time to time or it will turn against its master. This happens more often than most Shamans would like to admit.

A Suanema appears as a large, decrepit tree that is laced with many vines. Their leaves, bark, and vines all appear somewhat dried out and are the colour of ash or smoke. Unfortunately, Suanema usually stalk their prey among other burnt-out or ruined trees, so they can be hard to spot.