CR 5 – Monstrosity – Attiéké Guardian
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Attiéké Guardian
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Monstrosity, Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 16 (+3),
Dexterity 14 (+2),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 5 (-3),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 6 (-2)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Strength +6, Constitution +6
Skills: Perception +4, Survival +4
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
**Languages:** Understands Common but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Culinary Camouflage:** The Attiéké Guardian can blend into its surroundings, granting it advantage on Stealth checks in natural environments.
– **Fermented Frenzy:** Once per day, the Guardian can enter a frenzy for 1 minute, gaining advantage on all melee attack rolls and dealing an extra 1d6 poison damage on a hit.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Guardian makes two attacks with its Fermented Fists.
– **Fermented Fist:** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 7 (2d6) poison damage.
– **Sour Breath (Recharge 5-6):** The Guardian exhales a cloud of noxious gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures that fail the save are poisoned for 1 minute.
**Description:** The Attiéké Guardian is a vibrant, humanoid creature resembling a blend of a chef and a beast, adorned with colorful vegetables and herbs growing from its limbs. It roams the lush fields and markets, protecting the sacred dish of Attiéké, a cherished staple linked to its origins. The Guardian uses ambush tactics, relying on its natural camouflage to strike unsuspecting intruders before retreating back into the foliage, ensuring that the essence of its revered dish remains protected. It is known for its unpredictable temperament, swinging between playful mischief and fierce aggression when provoked.