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Aether-Blind Borer

Aether-Blind Borer
Aether-Blind Borer
CR 12
Huge beast, Unaligned
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
16 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points
184 (16d12 + 80)
Speed
40 ft., burrow 40 ft.
str
28
+9
dex
10
+0
con
26
+8
int
8
-1
wis
12
+1
cha
5
-3

Saving Throws STR +11, CON +9

Skills Perception +5

Damage Resistances Force

Senses Blindsight 60 ft. (Blind beyond this radius), Passive Perception 15

Languages -

Aether-Sense.The Borer can sense the presence of Aether-powered devices and magic items within 120 feet. It is always aware of the location of any creature carrying such an item.
Tunneler.The Borer can burrow through solid rock at half its burrow speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.
Siege Monster.The Borer deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Multiattack.The Borer makes two attacks: one with its Mandibles and one with its Tail Spike.
Mandibles.Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 17). Until this grapple ends, the Borer can't use its mandibles on another target.
Tail Spike.Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) force damage.
Aether-Burp (Recharge 5-6).The Borer exhales a blast of raw Aether in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Aether-Blind Borer

The Aether-Blind Borer is a massive, segmented invertebrate that inhabits the deepest reaches of the Aethervale's crust. Evolutionarily adapted to environments with high Aether concentrations, these creatures are completely blind, relying instead on a sophisticated sensory organ that detects the vibrations and "hum" of Aether energy.

Borers are naturally attracted to the Deep-Strands, often mistaking the glowing Aether-glass tunnels for giant veins of raw minerals. This makes them a significant threat to the Sub-Terran Accord, as a single rampaging Borer can collapse miles of tunnel in a matter of hours. The Accord often uses specialized "Aether-Lures" to lead these beasts away from critical infrastructure, or in extreme cases, deploys hunter teams to neutralize them.

The chitinous plates of an Aether-Blind Borer are highly sought after by artificers, as they possess natural resistance to magical force and can be used to create exceptionally durable armor.

Combat Tactics: A Borer typically starts an encounter by burrowing beneath its prey and erupting from the ground. It focuses its attacks on creatures carrying the most powerful magic items, as their "Aether-scent" is the most tempting.