Gigas Lentus, Forest Walkers

Long before the first settlements took root on Credunt Insulis, the Forest Walkers evolved in the island's ancient woodlands as solitary wanderers, their massive frames and powerful antlers developing over countless generations as they navigated the dense undergrowth and competed for the scattered sustenance of fallen timber. The indigenous peoples who arrived millennia ago discovered these creatures to be both blessing and curse—peaceful giants that could sustain entire communities through a single hunt, yet formidable adversaries whose calm demeanor masked an explosive fury when their survival was threatened. Over time, some Forest Walkers were captured and domesticated, their temperament proving surprisingly amenable to human coexistence when treated with respect, creating a symbiotic relationship that allowed both species to thrive. The nocturnal nature of Gigas Lentus became an advantage to hunters who learned to read the darkness and strike with precision, transforming the hunt into a revered rite of passage that determined a family's worth and survival. Their auburn coats and resilient hides became so integral to island culture that the leather crafted from their skin was eventually traded across distant seas, making Forest Walkers as valuable in death as they were mysterious in life. Today, whether roaming wild through moonlit forests or grazing in pastoral clearings, these creatures remain the heart of Credunt Insulis's identity, embodying both the island's untamed spirit and its delicate balance between predator and prey.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

12, modifier +1

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

2, modifier -4

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

6, modifier -2

Giant Charge

If Gigas Lentus moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and hits it with a ram attack, it deals an extra 2d8 bludgeoning damage.

Antler Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 piercing damage.

Claw Swipe

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 5 slashing damage.

Terrifying Roar

Each creature within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns.

Forest Camouflage

As an action, Gigas Lentus can attempt to hide in forested terrain, gaining advantage on stealth checks.

Resilient Hide

Gigas Lentus has resistance to slashing and piercing damage due to its tough skin.

Nocturnal Predator

Advantage on stealth checks in dim light or darkness.

strength

+8

dexterity

+4

constitution

+8

wisdom

+5

slashing

piercing