{"name":"Cernunnos, The Lesser Horned King","challenge_rating":"[roll:10d8+20]","xp":"","types":"Large Fey","pb":"","size":"Medium","sizer":"Large","languages":"Sylvan, Common, Beast Speech","alignment":"Chaotic Neutral","description":"[p][b][color:#e3790d]Cernunnos [\/color][\/b]is a figure from ancient Celtic mythology, often referred to as the [b]Horned God[\/b]. While details about him are sparse and interpretations vary, he is generally associated with nature, fertility, animals, and the wild. Here's an overview of [color:#e3790d]Cernunnos [\/color]and his key aspects:[\/p]\r\n[p]Appearance[\/p]\r\n[ul]\r\n- Typically depicted with large stag-like antlers, symbolizing his connection to animals and the wilderness. Many depictions show him in a cross-legged position, emphasizing his role as a contemplative, balanced figure of  nature. Surrounded by or interacting with animals, especially deer, wolves, and boars.\r\n[\/ul]\r\n[p]Roles and Symbolism[br][\/p]\r\n[ol]\r\n- Cernunnos represents the untamed wilderness, the cycles of life and death, and humanity's deep connection to the natural world.\r\n- As a guardian of wildlife, he is often depicted alongside or in communion with animals, emphasizing the harmony between humans and nature.\r\n- Associated with the life-giving forces of nature, Cernunnos is a symbol of fertility, prosperity, and the cyclical renewal of life.\r\n- Cernunnos bridges the gap between the material and spiritual worlds, embodying the mystical aspects of the forest and its hidden secrets.\r\n[\/ol]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","suggested_environments":"","armor_class":"14","hit_points":"75 (10d8 + 20) [roll:10d8+20]","strength":"16","dexterity":"14","constitution":"14","intelligence":"12","wisdom":"16","charisma":"18","base_movement_units":"30","base_movement_in_ft":"","fly_movement_in_ft":"","burrow_movement_in_ft":"","swim_movement_in_ft":"","climb_movement_in_ft":"30","senses":"[p]Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15[\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","skills":"[p]Nature  +5[\/p]\r\n[p]Perception  +5[\/p]\r\n[p]Survival +5[\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","saving_throws":"WIS +5, CHA +6","damage_vulnerabilities":"","damage_resistances":"Cold, Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks","damage_immunities":"","condition_immunities":"","spellcasting":"[table][tr][th][\/th][\/tr][\/table]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","cast_at_will":"[table][tr][th]Vine Whip.\u00a0Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.[br]\u00a0Hit: 6 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 13 STR saving throw or be pulled 5 feet closer to Cernunnos.[\/th][\/tr][\/table]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","cast_one_per_day":"","cast_twice_per_day":"","cast_thrice_per_day":"","special_abilities":"","actions":"[table][tr][th]Multiattack: Cernunnos makes two attacks: one with his antlers and one with his vine whip. Antler Strike.[\/th][\/tr][\/table]\r\n[table][tr][th]Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.\u00a0Hit: 9 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage.[\/th][\/tr][\/table]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","bonus_actions":"","reactions":"","legendary_actions":"[p][\/p]\r\n[table][tr][th]Cernunnos can take 1 legendary action per round, choosing from the options below: Lashing Vines.\u00a0A thorny vine lashes out at a creature within 20 feet. The target must make a DC 13 DEX saving throw or take 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. Fey Displacement.\u00a0Cernunnos teleports up to 15 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.[\/th][\/tr][\/table]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","lair_description":"","lair_actions":"","regional_effects":"","motivation":"","tactics":"[table][tr][th]Opening Moves: Begin with Call of the Wild to summon beasts that harass and distract the party.[br]Battlefield Control: Use Vine Whip to pull players into difficult terrain or into range of his summoned beasts.[br]Escape or Ambush: When injured, Cernunnos can use Fey Step to retreat and regroup with his beasts.[\/th][\/tr][\/table]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n[p][\/p]\r\n","image_gallery_id":"","source":"","tags":"Winter, hunt, huntsman","isShared":"on","templateId":"2991","blockId":"1522889","world":"bd6762e8-a7ee-4548-8480-01e8ddd129b7","folder":"36579"}