A frown perpetually clouds the face of this graceful alseid, and an impressive rack of antlers crowns his head. His humanoid torso and arms are tattooed in sepia, blue, and black with an owl, tree, and rose motif. A cloak of owl feathers settles on his shoulders, and a stryx can usually be found settling on his back or flying a short distance above him.
Aggressive Forester. The stryx living in the Old Margreve keep watch over its roads and paths and deliver news of interesting characters and events to the druid Bellisaromir. The young alseid shadows creatures his friends point out to him, ostensibly to make sure they don’t despoil the forest, but in truth, he hopes they do things he can take offense to. Bellisaromir likes to fight, and he isn’t ashamed to use his skills and knowledge of the forest to gain advantage over people he goads into conflict. Every time he sees city folk perish in the forest, he exults at the small victory of the old ways over civilization.
Rot and Rebirth. Bellisaromir believes he is a part of the Margreve’s life cycle, and he takes his duties seriously. When he comes across gravely injured creatures, regardless whether they are man, beast, or something else entirely, he dispatches them. He then ensures the body is left in a manner and place where its decomposition is quick, so the forest can grow stronger. Over the years, he has gained the unflattering nickname Ghoul of the Old Wood from frequent travelers of the forest.
Characteristics
Personality Trait. Others seek the gods in temples and shrines, but I know their will is only revealed in the natural world, not an edifice constructed by so-called worshippers. I pray in the woods, never indoors.
Ideal: Cull. The weak must be removed for the strong to thrive.
Bond. I know the ways of civilization rise and fall. The forest and the Old Ways are eternal.
Flaw. The decay after death is merely the loam from which new growth springs—and I enjoy nurturing new growth.
Bellisaromir, Aspirant of the Margreve
Medium monstrosity (alseid), neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 8 (−1) |
Saving Throws Int +3, Wis +5
Skills Nature +3, Perception +5, Stealth +4, Survival +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Spellcasting. Bellisaromir is a 1st-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13). He has the following druid spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): resistance, shillelagh
- 1st level (2 slots): animal friendship, create or destroy water, entangle, thunderwave
ACTIONS
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+5 to hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage or 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Bellisaromir, Circle of Owls Ovate
Medium monstrosity (alseid), neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide, 16 with barkskin)
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 18 (+4) | 8 (−1) |
Saving Throws Int +3, Wis +6
Skills Nature +3, Perception +6, Stealth +4, Survival +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Spellcasting. Bellisaromir is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following druid spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): produce flame, resistance, shillelagh
- 1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, create or destroy water, cure wounds, entangle, thunderwave
- 2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, detect thoughts, gust of wind, invisibility, moonbeam
On Silent Wings (4/Day). Bellisaromir can use the Hide action even if he is being observed. When he hides while observed, he remains hidden until the end of his next turn unless he finds something to obscure him.
Owl Shape (2/Day). Bellisaromir can use his action to transform himself and everything he is carrying into a giant owl for 2 hours. While transformed he can’t cast spells or speak and can only use the actions of the creature he is transformed into. He retains his own hit points, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma regardless of his form. He reverts to his true form if he is reduced to 0 hit points or knocked unconscious.
ACTIONS
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+6 to hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage or 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Bellisaromir, Circle of Owls Initiate
Medium monstrosity (alseid), neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide, 16 with barkskin)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 18 (+4) | 8 (−1) |
Saving Throws Int +3, Wis +6
Skills Nature +3, Perception +6, Stealth +4, Survival +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Spellcasting. Bellisaromir is a 7th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). Bellisaromir can cast clairvoyance as an action once per day. He has the following druid spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): produce flame (2d8), resistance, shillelagh
- 1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, create or destroy water, cure wounds, entangle, thunderwave
- 2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, detect thoughts, gust of wind, invisibility, moonbeam
- 3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, nondetection, protection from energy, sending
- 4th level (1 slot): arcane eye, freedom of movement, private sanctum
On Silent Wings (4/Day). Bellisaromir can use the Hide action even if he is being observed. When he hides while observed, he remains hidden until the end of his next turn unless he finds something to obscure him.
Owl Shape (2/Day). Bellisaromir can use his action to transform himself and everything he is carrying into a giant owl for 2 hours. While transformed he can’t cast spells or speak and can only use the actions of the creature he is transformed into. He retains his own hit points, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma regardless of his form. He reverts to his true form if he is reduced to 0 hit points or knocked unconscious.
ACTIONS
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+6 to hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage or 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Bellisaromir, Circle of Owls Druid
Medium monstrosity (alseid), neutral
Armor Class 15 (studded leather, 16 with barkskin)
Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32)
Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 10 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 18 (+4) | 8 (−1) |
Saving Throws Int +4, Wis +7
Skills Nature +4, Perception +7, Stealth +6, Survival +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Spellcasting. Bellisaromir is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). Bellisaromir can cast clairvoyance as an action once per day. He has the following druid spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): produce flame (2d8), resistance, shillelagh
- 1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, create or destroy water, cure wounds, entangle, thunderwave
- 2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, detect thoughts, gust of wind, invisibility, moonbeam
- 3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, nondetection, protection from energy, sending
- 4th level (3 slots): arcane eye, blight, freedom of movement, private sanctum
- 5th level (1 slot): insect plague, modify memory, scrying
On Silent Wings (4/Day). Bellisaromir can use the Hide action even if he is being observed. When he hides while observed, he remains hidden until the end of his next turn unless he finds something to obscure him.
Owl Shape (2/Day). Bellisaromir can use his action to transform himself and everything he is carrying into a giant owl for 2 hours. While transformed he can’t cast spells or speak and can only use the actions of the creature he is transformed into. He retains his own hit points, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma regardless of his form. He reverts to his true form if he is reduced to 0 hit points or knocked unconscious.
ACTIONS
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+7 to hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage or 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
