Shrieker

A shrieker is a human-sized mushroom that emits a piercing screech to drive off creatures that disturb it. Other creatures use the fungi as an alarm to signal the approach of prey, and various intelligent races of the Underdark cultivate shriekers on the outskirts of their communities to discourage trespassers.

Shrieker CR: 0 (10 XP)

Medium plant, unaligned

Armor Class: 5

Hit Points: 13 (3d8)

Speed: 0 ft

STR

1 -5

DEX

1 -5

CON

10 +0

INT

1 -5

WIS

3 -4

CHA

1 -5

Condition Immunities: Blinded, Deafened, Frightened

Senses: Blindsight 30 feet (blind beyond this radius), Passive Perception 6

Languages: None

Challenge Rating: 0 (10 XP)

False Appearance. While the shrieker remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

Reactions

Shriek. When bright light or a creature is within 30 feet of the shrieker, it emits a shriek audible within 300 feet of it. The shrieker continues to shriek until the disturbance moves out of range and for 1d4 of the shrieker’s turns afterward.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Fungi

Lifespan

1,000 years

Average Height

3 feet

Average Weight

35 pounds