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Shimmer-Beetle

Shimmer-Beetle
Shimmer-Beetle
CR 1/8
Small Beast, Unaligned
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
14 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points
14 (4d6)
Speed
20 ft., climb 20 ft.
str
10
+0
dex
14
+2
con
10
+0
int
1
-5
wis
12
+1
cha
8
-1
Bioluminescence.The beetle emits a soft, multi-colored light in a 5-foot radius.
Reflective Shell.The beetle has advantage on saving throws against spells that deal radiant or force damage.
Sap-Sense.The beetle can sense the presence of fresh aether-sap within 30 feet.

Actions

Bite.Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Shimmer-Flash (1/Day).The beetle angles its shell to catch the light. Each creature within 5 feet must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution save or be *Blinded* until the end of its next turn.

Shimmer-Beetle

The Shimmer-Beetle is a small and highly prized insect inhabiting the sun-drenched outer branches and the glowing Resin-Falls of The Shrouded Boughs. These beetles, typically the size of a human fist, possess a thick, iridescent carapace that shifts through a variety of brilliant colors as they move. They are naturally docile and are often kept as pets by the Briar-Kin or used as "Living Lanterns" by glidists and messengers.

Shimmer-Beetles feed on the nutrient-rich aether-sap of the Mother-Tree and the vibrant petals of canopy flowers. They are social creatures, often found in small groups called "Glimmers" clustered around the forest's sap-vents. Their carapaces are a source of high-quality "Shimmer-Dye," which is used by Muridae craftsmen to create their colorful clothing and sails.

Secret Motivation: The beetles are instinctively drawn to "Magical Purity." They are often found nesting in areas where the forest’s magical resonance is strongest, and their presence is considered a sign of a healthy and stable aether-flow.

Adventure Hook: A large swarm of Shimmer-Beetles has been stolen from The Golden Hive by a group of Gilded Vein Syndicate smugglers. The party is hired by Beetle-Master Kael to track the smugglers and recover the beetles before they are sold to collectors on the mainland.