Rock Hag
Rock Hags are a Gremlin subspecies, the corrupted form of Lesser Oreads. These creatures tend to inhabit lairs in caves and caverns deep within a mountain - perhaps the mountain they called home before they were corrupted by Corizzea. While the creatures certainly feel safest while within their lairs, Rock Hags are not as strongly bound to their home mountains as their former Oread selves were, however. They have the freedom to travel beyond their homes to work their evil upon the world.
They will use their ability to magically Charm other creatures into providing menial labor as well as acting as messengers to extend the reach of their evil machinations. Their ability to Polymorph other creatures often comes into play for this as well.
PF2E-compatible Statblock
Physically, Rock Hags have much in common with their other "Hag" cousins. At first appearance, they resemble ancient, stooped figures with features that might once have been either Elven or Human. They tend to dress in tattered clothing and could easily pass themselves off as one of the homeless beggars that can be found in any city of the Folk. Their skin tones tend toward the grays and browns that resemble the rock of their lairs. That skin hangs in wrinkled folds off emaciated-looking arms that end in bony hands with talon-like fingernails or claws.
It is not unusual for a Rock Hag to have one or more other mountain-dwelling creatures in its employ to perform menial tasks. While some of these creatures may be willing servants, others are charmed victims of the hag's magical capabilities. These servants are often Ogres or Giants, but could also be Folk such as Dwarves, Gnomes, Kobolds, or even Awkwana - all beings that typically dwell in regions where a Rock Hag may choose to lair. Humans, of course, are also a possiblity.
Name
Rock Hag
Type
Fey, Gremlin
Original Nymph
Lesser Oread
Size
Medium, 5.5ft (165cm)
Habitat
Uncommon: high, rocky peaks
Rare: lower mountainside
While solitary Rock Hags are dangerous opponents, it is when they gather together in groups of three or more that these creatures, like all other Hags, become most formidable. Gathering in covens of three or more allows all types of Hags to enhance their magical abilities, and gives them access to powers they would not possess singly. Covens need not consist of one Hag type, either. Rock Hags will frequently join forces with Cave Hags that might be nearby - or even living within the same mountain. Covens that also include Tree Hags, Green Hags, or even River Hags or Sea Hags are not unheard of.
It is not unusual for a Rock Hag to have one or more other mountain-dwelling creatures in its employ to perform menial tasks. While some of these creatures may be willing servants, others are charmed victims of the hag's magical capabilities. These servants are often Ogres or Giants, but could also be Folk such as Dwarves, Gnomes, Kobolds, or even Awkwana - all beings that typically dwell in regions where a Rock Hag may choose to lair. Humans, of course, are also a possiblity.
Rare: lower mountainside
Gamemaster Notes
Rock Hags, like their other Hag cousins, derive enjoyment from the misery of others. They seek to sew chaos, discord, and strife wherever they can. They despise "beauty", and will do whatever they can to corrupt it, much as they themselves were corrupted by Corizzea.They will use their ability to magically Charm other creatures into providing menial labor as well as acting as messengers to extend the reach of their evil machinations. Their ability to Polymorph other creatures often comes into play for this as well.
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