Pumpkin Head Seedling

== Pumpkin Head Seedling ==
Small Plant (Harvest of Souls)
Perception: +5
Languages: Common
Skills: Crafting +9, Stealth +9
Str: +1, Dex: +4, Con: +2, Int: -1, Wis: +2, Cha: -1
Items: Pumpkin (Jack-o'-Lantern)
AC: 20; Fortitude: +6; Reflex: +9; Will: +7
HP: 50; Weaknesses: Fire 5
Speed: 25 feet
=== Melee: ===
* Vine Slam (reach 5 feet) +11 (agile, finesse, reach), Damage 1d8+3 bludgeoning plus Grab
=== Ranged: ===
* Pumpkin Toss (thrown 15 feet) +8 (thrown), Damage 2d6+1 bludgeoning plus 1d4 fire (DC 18 basic Reflex save)
=== Special Abilities: ===
* Jack-o'-Lantern Glow: The Pumpkin Head Seedling's Jack-o'-Lantern emits an eerie, flickering light, providing bright illumination in a 15-foot radius and dim illumination for an additional 15 feet. Creatures exposed to this light must succeed at a DC 15 Will save or become frightened 1. On a critical failure, they become frightened 2. This is a visual, fear, and emotion effect.
* Vine Grapple: When the Pumpkin Head Seedling hits with its Vine Slam, it can attempt to Grab the target automatically without needing an additional action.
Strangling Grasp: The vines within the Pumpkin Head Seedling's body are skilled at restraining foes. If the Pumpkin Head Seedling Grabs a creature, that creature takes 1d8 bludgeoning damage at the start of its turn. Additionally, the DC to Escape the Grab is increased by 1.
=== About Pumpkin Head Seedlings: ===
Pumpkin Head Seedlings are the smaller, less mature versions of the Pumpkin Heads that appear during the Harvest of Souls. These mischievous creatures are known for their playful and sometimes spiteful antics. While not as powerful as their fully grown counterparts, Pumpkin Head Seedlings are still formidable in their own right.
They have the ability to hurl fiery Pumpkin Tosses at their enemies, inflicting both bludgeoning and fire damage. Additionally, their Jack-o'-Lantern Glow has a mild fear-inducing effect, making them troublesome foes to deal with, especially in dark and eerie environments.
Adventurers who encounter Pumpkin Head Seedlings during their Harvest of Souls adventures should be cautious, as these creatures are often found in groups and can quickly overwhelm the unprepared.