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Plains Gnoll Clanmother Gnolls are ruled not by laws or formal rules, but by a
Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil
rigid system of taboos. While these var slightly om
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33) clan to clan, there are commonali es, and these help
Speed 50 .
keep a modicum of order in gnoll socie as a whole.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
20 (+5) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) For example, knowingly transgressing the borders of
Skills Athletics +8, Intimidation +3 another clan is almost unthinkable, and is regarded
Senses darkvision 60 ., passive Perception 12
Languages Gnoll as such an insult that the transgressor must be put
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) to death, allowing the gnoll species to ourish ee
Sprinter. e plains gnoll clanmother can use a bonus action to om the compe on of rivals. Killing a clan mate
move up to half its speed.
through subterfuge, or working against the clan’s best
Tough. e plains gnoll clanmother adds its Constitution
modi er to its armor class. interest results in enongya – death by cannibalism, and
Pack Leader. All gnolls within 120 . of the plains gnoll conspiring to do so is punished by exile – a fate deemed
clanmother that can see and hear it deal an additional 1d4 nearly as bad.
damage with their bite and claw attacks.
Actions

Multiattack. e plains gnoll clanmother makes three attacks: -Fintharael Ellanwe, M
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two with its claws and one with its bite.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ., one target.
Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ., one target.
Hit: 10 (1d10 +5) slashing damage.
Weapons, Armor & Items
Roll a d12:
d12 Item(s)
1–6 1d4 days’ wind-dried meat rations
7–9 A trinket (p. 31)
10–11 A tattered coin purse containing 17 (5d6) sp, and
3 (1d6) gp
12 A sack containing 1 potion of hill giant strength

A clanmother is, without exception, a terrifying enemy to face.
O en forgoing weapons and armor entirely, she will y at her
enemy in a bestial rage, relying on her brute strength and the
psychological impact of her o ensive to win the day, knowing that
showing weakness could mean the end of her reign.

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Chapter 2: Gnolls