b'Deadman\xe2\x80\x99s Fingers Leshy \n'b'  Family:   Leshy  \n'b'  Huge   plant  (leshy),  undead ,  neutral  \n'b'  Armor Class  17 (natural armor)  HP  55 (10d6+20)  Speed  30 ft., Burrow 30 ft.\n'b' STATS STR: 19 (+4) DEX:  9 (-1)  CON:  17 (+3)  INT:  14 (+2)  WIS:  14 (+2)  CHA:  12 (+1)  \n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'  Saving Throws   Str  +6,  Con  +4  Skills   Athletics  +8,  Nature  +4,  Stealth  +7 (+8 in fields)  Senses   darkvision  60 ft., passive  Perception  11  Languages  Common, Druidic, Sylvan  Challenge  3 (700 XP) \n'b' SPECIAL TRAITS \n'b'\n'b'  Plant Speech . dead plants and  fungi  \n'b'  Plant Form . Small deadman\xe2\x80\x99s fingers mushroom \n'b'  Verdant Burst . When the Deadman\xe2\x80\x99s Fingers leshy dies, a burst of primal energy explodes from its body, restoring 13 (3d8)  hit points  to each fungal creature in a 30-foot radius. This area immediately fills with deadman\xe2\x80\x99s fingers, becoming  difficult terrain . If the terrain is not viable for these  fungi , they wither after 24 hours. \n'b'  Buried Grasp  When burrowing, the leshy always keeps at least one finger above ground. While buried in such a way, it gains +2 to its AC and has advantage on grapple checks. \n'b'\n'b' ACTIONS \n'b'\n'b'  Multiattack . The Deadman\xe2\x80\x99s Fingers leshy attacks three times as an action using either its Necrotic Fingers or Spore Pod attacks. \n'b'  Necrotic Fingers .  Melee Weapon Attack : +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.  Hit : 8 (1d8+4) bludgeoning damage. On a hit, the target is  grappled  (escape DC 13). The leshy can only grapple one creature at a time using this  attack . \n'b'  Spore Pod .  Ranged Weapon Attack : +5 to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target.  Hit : 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage. \n'b'  Drag Below  While the leshy has a creature of Medium or smaller  size   grappled , it burrows below the ground\xe2\x80\x99s surface, dragging the  grappled  creature with it. The creature must hold its breath or start suffocating. If the creature escapes the grapple, it is  prone  and may escape the earth by using an action. \n'b'\n'b' ABOUT \n'b' While not a poisonous or dangerous fungus, the deadman\xe2\x80\x99s fingers nonetheless evoke fear in those that happen across it. The fruiting body of this fungus resembles decaying fingers pushing through the earth, perhaps looking to escape a shallow grave or lying in wait to claim a new victim. \n'b' Despite being a largely benign fungus, the association with death and the occult makes the Deadman\xe2\x80\x99s Fingers leshy a popular familiar among the more gothically-inclined magicians. While these leshies prefer to feed on decaying plant matter, when needed they will take matters into their own hands, dragging creatures to an early grave for decomposition. \n'b' The scientific name for this fungus \xe2\x80\x93 Xylaria polymorpha \xe2\x80\x93 refers to the many different forms and shapes the fingers take during the fungus\xe2\x80\x99s life cycle. This morphing ability is reflected in the leshies as well, beyond the normal leshy shapeshifting. The leshy\xe2\x80\x99s fingers may swell at certain times, change color from black to blue, and sprout additional fingers over time. \n'b' Druids and scholars alike still argue over the ability of a dandelion to make a wish come true. It is even more unclear if a Dandelion leshy possesses any of this power, or how to access it. \n'b' Do you kill the leshy and spread its seeds? Do you allow its seedhead to take flight, bringing your wish along with it? Maybe it is as simple as asking nicely and convincing this proud creature of your need.'