Dirge Moth

Category: Magical Beast / Insectoid

Description

A magical moth found in subterranean environments.

Abilities

It emits a magical sound or dust, often causing despair, sleep, or necrotic damage to those exposed.

Lore

Often encountered in swarms or near high-mana flora in the Dungeon.

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Mechanical Stat Block

Health: 4 Boxes (Fragile wings and body)
Mind Defense: 2
Armor: 0

Key Attributes (Dice Pools)

• Physical: Strength 1, Athletics 3, Acrobatics 4, Stealth 5
• Mental/Magical: Readiness 3, Willpower 2, Finesse 3, Illusionism (Innate) 4

Attacks & Abilities

• Dirge Dust: As an action, the Moth releases a cloud of necrotic/mind-altering dust. Everyone within 5 meters must roll Readiness + Acrobatics (to dodge) or Willpower + Mind Defense. Failure results in 2 damage and a -1 die penalty to all actions for the rest of the scene due to despair.
• Evasive Flight: Attackers suffer a -1 penalty to ranged attack pools against the moth due to its erratic flying patterns.
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