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Glaistig

“Beware the Green Lady! Mysterious and Alluring, the Glaistig Holds Secrets You Won’t Believe!”

Glaistig
Midjourney

Amidst the mystical lands of Scotland, a Glaistig gracefully roams through a secluded glade, bathed in dappled sunlight filtering through the emerald canopy above. The captivating fey creature stands at the height of enigmatic beauty, her form a mysterious blend of womanly allure and a faun-like enigma. Her upper body exudes an ethereal elegance, with a slender figure adorned in a flowing green robe that seems to meld seamlessly with the surrounding foliage. The haunting glow of her haunting eyes, devoid of pupils, holds ancient wisdom, while her long golden hair cascades like a shimmering waterfall down her shoulders.

A symphony of woodland creatures and soft whispers of the wind accompany her presence, a harmonious melody that echoes her serene nature. She moves with ethereal grace, stepping gently upon the mossy ground, her every movement akin to a dance in perfect sync with the rhythms of the earth.

As she glides through the glade, the Glaistig’s gentle aura emanates, imbuing the air with an enchanting sensation of tranquility and wonder. The fey being seems at peace, her mood reflecting the serenity of her surroundings. With each step, she leaves a trail of blooming wildflowers in her wake, a testament to her connection to the natural world.

Surrounded by the lush greenery of the forest, the Glaistig’s chosen realm, she appears in her element, intricately intertwined with the very fabric of the earth. The soft murmur of a nearby brook adds a melodic undertone to the enchanting scene, and the rustling leaves whisper ancient secrets to those who listen closely.

In her current state of blissful solitude, the Glaistig seems content, finding solace in the harmonious balance of nature around her. Here, within the heart of the forest, she revels in her role as a protector and guardian, her fey essence intricately tied to the land she adorns. Her tranquil expression holds an air of mystery, leaving one to wonder about the depths of her intentions and the ancient stories she carries within her being.


  • Glaistig 5e
  • Glaistig Pathfinder

Glaistig

Glaistig
Midjourney

Medium Fey (Earth, Mythic), Neutral


Armor Class 18 (natural armor)

Hit Points 280 (20d8 + 180)

Speed 40 ft., burrow 40 ft., climb 40 ft.; earth glide


STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
20 (+5)22 (+6)24 (+7)18 (+4)21 (+5)20 (+5)

Saving Throws Dex +11, Wis +10, Cha +9

Skills Acrobatics +11, Nature +8, Perception +10, Stealth +11

Damage Resistances cold, fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 20

Languages Common, Sylvan, Terran

Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)


Innate Spellcasting. The glaistig’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

  • At will: freedom of movement, pass without trace
  • 3/day each: entangle, lightning bolt

Magic Resistance. The glaistig has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Reveler’s Rapture. The glaistig emits an aura of euphoria in a 30-foot radius. Creatures that enter the aura must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed. While charmed, the creature dances uncontrollably and takes no actions until the end of its turn. A charmed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. Creatures that succeed on the initial saving throw become immune to the glaistig’s Reveler’s Rapture for 24 hours.

Terrakinesis. The glaistig has access to a variety of earth-themed spells as innate spellcasting at will. She can use any of the following spells: earth tremor, mold earth, spike growth.


Actions

Multiattack. The glaistig makes two attacks: one with her earth whip and one with her leaf blast.

Earth Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Leaf Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +11 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the glaistig for 1 minute. While charmed, the creature dances uncontrollably and takes no actions. A charmed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Legendary Actions

The glaistig can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The glaistig regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.

  • Leaf Blast (Costs 2 Actions). The glaistig uses her Leaf Blast.
  • Terrakinesis (Costs 2 Actions). The glaistig casts one of her innate terrakinesis spells at will.
  • Ethereal Stride (Costs 3 Actions). The glaistig enters the Ethereal Plane until the start of her next turn. While on the Ethereal Plane, she can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain.

A haunting figure roams, known as the Glaistig – a captivating and mysterious fey creature, hailed as either a protector or a plague in the enchanted realm. Within her fey essence, she is tied to the very fabric of the earth, wielding its powers with elegance and grace. Her form is an enigmatic blend, sometimes appearing as a woman of mesmerizing beauty, and at other times, a creature of monstrous mien, with the lower legs of a goat akin to a faun or satyr. Cloaked in a long, flowing green robe, she conceals her goat-like lower body, and her haunting eyes, bereft of pupils, seem to hold the wisdom of ancient mysteries.

Rarely glimpsed, the Glaistig’s ethereal presence is accompanied by haunting cries and wails, echoes of her eldritch existence. As a fey being, she embodies the duality of her nature, unpredictable and easily stirred to anger. Her powerful magic can either bestow great harm upon those who incur her wrath or protect and shelter those she deems worthy.

Legend tells of the Glaistig’s ancient origins, once an incorporeal spirit of the earth, drawn to protect early humans as they toiled as humble farmers in harsh worlds. Over time, through her watchful guidance and proximity, these spirits coalesced into the form she holds today. Many believe that the Glaistig still serves as a guardian of rural countryside, forests, and swamps, silently protecting the people who call these lands home.

Her guardianship is often unobtrusive, where she weaves her power from the hidden depths of foliage, giving the impression that the very wilderness is fighting back against intruders. But when the need arises or her anger is roused, she emerges to confront dangers in the open. Those living under her watchful gaze show reverence, leaving tributes of food, drink, and crafts at designated altars, while singing songs and telling tales for her to hear from the shadows.

Yet, this harmony is precarious, as the Glaistig’s temperament can change like the shifting seasons. One moment, she turns furrows and moves earth to help the people she protects, while the next, she might unleash a blight upon the land or make the very ground tremble beneath their feet. Her aura, known as the “reveler’s rapture,” emanates a bacchanalian euphoria, inciting uncontrollable dancing and antics in those who enter its range, making them dance to her whims.

In the heat of battle, the Glaistig’s elegance transforms into a formidable force, moving with ease and grace. She first weakens her foes with debilitating hexes, and then skillfully summons earth elementals to aid her. Her spells are a seamless blend of earth and plant matter, manifested through her terrakinesis. However, being tied to the earth, she is vulnerable in the air, and she does what she can to stay grounded.

The Glaistig’s ultimate desires remain shrouded in mystery, and her actions are often beyond mortal comprehension. Some believe she seeks redemption for her ancient past, while others think she yearns for vengeance, her spirit forever burdened by a long-forgotten crime. Whatever her motives, the encounter with the Glaistig leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touches, be it wonder, fear, or fascination, as her tale weaves through the fabric of time and myth.