Buy me a coffee“The Sylvan Arbiter: Muma Pădurii, Matron of the Enchanted Grove”
“Meet Muma Pădurii: Forest Witch or Protector? Unveiling the Mysteries of the Ugly Enchantress Who Commands Nature’s Secrets!
- Alias – Muma Pădurii, Forest Mother
- Gender – Female
- Race – Supernatural Entity
- Occupation – Guardian of the Forest, Enchantress
- Religion – Revered as a Protective Spirit, Not Explicitly Religious
- Allies – Woodland Creatures, Spirits of the Night (Midnight, Decuseara, Zorila, Murgila)
- Enemies – Loggers, Berry-Pickers Disrespecting the Forest
- Abode/Base of Operations – Hidden Cabin in the Heart of the Forest
- Nationality – N/A (Supernatural Being)
- Languages – Forest Whispers, Enchanted Tongues
- Alignment – Neutral
- Affiliation(s) – Spirit of the Forest, Protector of Nature
- Significant Others – Linked to Spirits of the Night, Sons Like Midnight, Decuseara, Zorila, Murgila
In the heart of ancient Romanian woodlands resides Muma Pădurii, an intriguing entity entwined with the very essence of the forest. A shrouded figure, she exists in the shadows as a mystical force, simultaneously feared and revered.
Background: Muma Pădurii dwells in a hidden cabin, a cradle of secrecy nestled deep within the heart of the forest. With the appearance of an aged enchantress, she holds within her the dichotomy of both malevolence and benevolence. Her ability to metamorphose into animals or beguiling fairies adds an extra layer to her mysterious aura. Yet, beyond the dark exterior, she is the forest’s caretaker, tending to its wounded inhabitants.
Character Description: The ancient enchantress, with her weathered countenance, stands as a living bridge between humanity and the woodland. Her hair, resembling untangled strands of snakes, mirrors the serpentine patterns of the forest floor. Muma Pădurii carries the weight of a sorrowful mother, mourning the loss of her arboreal offspring.
Fears and Motivations: Her deepest fear echoes through the rustling leaves—a dread for the well-being of the forest she guards. In retaliation against those who disrupt the natural harmony, Muma Pădurii acts as both avenger and protector. Curses cascade like leaves in a storm, a vehement response to the intrusion upon her sacred realm.
Goals: As the forest’s elusive guardian, Muma Pădurii strives for equilibrium. Her endeavors are woven into the very fabric of the woodland’s existence. Guiding lost children back to safety, punishing those who harm the sacred trees, she seeks to uphold the delicate balance between the enchanting shadows and the threatening green darkness of the forest.
In the ever-shifting tapestry of nature and human interaction, Muma Pădurii stands as a sentinel—a spectral figure haunting the woods, both wise and resolute in her determination to safeguard the secrets whispered by the ancient trees.
Muma Pădurii 5e
Muma Pădurii Pathfinder
Muma Pădurii, Guardian of the Forest
Medium Fey, Neutral
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 18 (+4) | 14 (+2) |
Skills Perception +7, Stealth +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 17
Languages Sylvan, Druidic, Common
Fey Ancestry. Muma Pădurii has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep.
Shapechanger. Muma Pădurii can use her action to polymorph into a Small or Medium beast or back into her true form. Her statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Innate Spellcasting. Muma Pădurii’s spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
- At will: Druidcraft, Detect Magic, Pass Without Trace
- 3/day each: Entangle, Barkskin, Animal Messenger
- 1/day each: Speak with Plants, Plant Growth
Actions
Multiattack. Muma Pădurii makes two attacks: one with her Staff of the Forest and one with her Nature’s Wrath.
Staff of the Forest. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Nature’s Wrath. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d8 + 2) radiant damage.
Entangle (Recharge 5-6). Muma Pădurii causes plants in a 20-foot square within 60 feet of her to grasp and entangle creatures in the area. Creatures in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 15 Strength check, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Misty Step. Muma Pădurii can cast Misty Step as a bonus action.
Reactions
Ephemeral Shift. When Muma Pădurii is hit by an attack, she can use her reaction to become incorporeal until the end of her next turn, gaining resistance to all damage.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Muma Pădurii takes a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects:
- Vines and foliage manifest, providing half cover to Muma Pădurii until the start of her next turn.
- The forest itself seems to come alive, causing the terrain to become difficult for non-fey creatures.
- Muma Pădurii calls upon spirits of the forest, granting advantage on her next attack.
Legendary Actions
Muma Pădurii 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. Muma Pădurii regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
- Nature’s Grasp. Muma Pădurii makes a Staff of the Forest attack.
- Entangling Whispers. Muma Pădurii casts Entangle.
- Ethereal Shift (Costs 2 Actions). Muma Pădurii becomes incorporeal until the start of her next turn, gaining resistance to all damage.
Equipment
- Staff of the Forest: A magical staff that enhances Muma Pădurii’s connection with the woodland. It can be used as a spellcasting focus and grants a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls.
- Cloak of the Woodland Guardian: This enchanted cloak grants a +1 bonus to AC and allows Muma Pădurii to cast Pass Without Trace at will.
Lair Features
- Forest’s Veil. Muma Pădurii can cast Invisibility at will while within her lair.
- Heart of the Wood. Muma Pădurii gains advantage on saving throws against spells and effects that target her mind or senses within her lair.
Challenge Rating (CR) 8
Muma Padurii is an ugly and mean green hag living in the forest.
She has the ability to change her shape. She lives in a dark, dreadful, hidden little house. This (step-) mother of the forest kidnaps little children and enslaves them. She tries to boils children, alive, in a soup. However Hansel and Gretel outsmart Muma Padurii and pushed the hag in the oven instead. The story ends on a happy note when all kids are free to go back to their parents, however the hag survived.
She attacks children, and because of this, a large variety of spells are used against her.
Name Muma Padurii
Hag, Green CR 14
XP 38400
Chaotic Evil Medium Monstrous humanoid
Witch level 9 (skill points 63) Witch
(Patron – Deception )
Init +1; Senses Darkvision 90; Perception +17
DEFENSE
AC 22, touch 11, flat-footed 21 (+1 Dex, +11 Natural)
hp 128 (9d10+9d6+36+9);
Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +15
Spell Resistance 16
OFFENSE
Speed 30ft.
Melee 2 Claw +16 (1d4+3)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks
Other mimicry imitate sounds of almost any animal found near its layer,
Weakness DC(22) DC fort touch attack 2d4 str
Spell-Like Abilities
All CL 9th DC is Charisma based , At will dancing lights, disguise self, invisibility , At will Pass without trace, Tongues, Water Breathing , at will Ghost Sound DC(13) ,
Spells Known:
Witch Spells: CL 9 Concentration 14
- Level 0 (4) DC 15: Arcane Mark, Bleed, Dancing Lights, Touch of Fatigue, ;
- Level 1 (7) DC 16: Beguiling Gift, Charm Person, Inflict Light Wounds, Obscuring Mist, Ray of Enfeeblement, Sleep, Ventriloquism, ;
- Level 2 (6) DC 17: Acid Arrow, Augury, Blindness/Deafness, Fog Cloud, Hold Person, Invisibility, ;
- Level 3 (5) DC 18: Anthropomorphic Animal, Bestow Curse, Blink, Fly, Suggestion, ;
- Level 4 (4) DC 19: Confusion, Crushing Despair, Fear, Poison, ;
- Level 5 (3) DC 20: Baleful Polymorph, Dominate Person, ;
STATISTICS
Str 17, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 20, Wis 17, Cha 16
Base Atk +13; CMB +16; CMD 27
Feats Hex – Aura of Purity (Su), Hex – Blight (Su), Hex – Cackle (Su), Hex – Cauldron (Ex), Hex – Disguise (Su), Alertness, Antagonize, Blind-fight, Brew Potion, Combat Casting, Deceitful, Great Fortitude, Greater Spell Focus, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Spell Focus, Spell Penetration;
Skills Bluff +14, Craft Alchemy +29, Disguise +14, Fly +14, Heal +22, Intimidate +16, Know Arcana +24, Know Nature +24, Know the Planes +13, Perception +17, Sense Motive +11, Spellcraft +24, Stealth +13, Swim +19, Use Magic Device +15
Languages Common
ECOLOGY
Environment Temperate marshes
Organization Solitary, Covey
Treasure Standard
SPECIAL ABILITIES
ITEMS: Bag of holding (Type I) 250 lbs, Broom of flying Fly 40ft, Dust of disappearance -, Potion of Delay poison -, Potion of Pass without trace -, Potion of Misdirection -, Potion of Gaseous form -, Wand of Charm person -,
Currently in the World
Muma Pădurii stands amidst the ancient woodland, a figure draped in shadows and secrets. Her form, seemingly weathered by time, holds a certain grace despite its age.
- Clothing: A tattered, moss-covered robe hangs loosely from her shoulders, blending seamlessly with the forest hues. Strands of untangled hair fall like serpentine tendrils, echoing the natural chaos of the woodland floor.
- Colors: Earthy tones dominate her appearance, with browns, greens, and grays merging to create a camouflage with the surrounding foliage. The muted palette speaks of an intimate connection to the forest.
- Current Activity: She moves with deliberate purpose, pausing to touch the bark of a particularly ancient tree. Her gnarled fingers trace patterns, leaving a trail of forest enchantment in her wake. In the dappled sunlight, she appears to be communing with the very essence of the woodland.
- Surroundings: The hidden cabin, her abode, is nearby, partially obscured by the dense foliage. The air is thick with the fragrance of moss and decaying leaves, the very scent of the forest that she protects. Birds flit overhead, their songs harmonizing with the rustling leaves beneath her feet.
- Mood: There’s a calm determination in her demeanor, a stoic acknowledgment of her role as both protector and avenger. The forest seems to respond to her presence, echoing her mood—serene yet ready to unleash its formidable power when threatened.