CR 5 – Type – Fey – Celestial Arboreal Guardian
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Celestial Arboreal Guardian
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Large Fey, Neutral Good
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 40 ft.
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 18 (+4),
Dexterity 14 (+2),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 18 (+4),
Charisma 16 (+3)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Wisdom +7, Charisma +6
Skills: Nature +5, Perception +7
Damage Resistances: Radiant; Damage Immunities: Poison; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Poisoned
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 17
Languages: Sylvan, Common
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities**:
– **Nature's Embrace**: Once per day, the Celestial Arboreal Guardian can heal itself for 20 HP by drawing energy from the surrounding flora.
– **Verdant Aura**: Allies within 10 feet gain a +1 bonus to their saving throws against spells and magical effects.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Celestial Arboreal Guardian makes two attacks: one with its Branch Slam and one with its Ensnaring Roots.
– **Branch Slam**: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 bludgeoning damage.
– **Ensnaring Roots**: Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit: 3d6 + 4 piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the end of its next turn.
– **Nature's Grasp (Recharge 5-6)**: The Guardian summons roots in a 20-foot radius centered on itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d8 bludgeoning damage and be restrained until the end of their next turn.
**Description**: The Celestial Arboreal Guardian is a towering figure composed of ancient bark and vibrant leaves, imbued with the essence of the forest. It serves as the protector of the woodland realms, embodying the balance between nature and magic. When it senses intruders threatening its domain, it employs its roots and branches to ensnare and incapacitate foes while healing its wounds through the life force of the forest. The Guardian is wise and benevolent but will fiercely defend its territory against those who would harm its sacred lands.