Jubokko

Frequency: Very Rare

No. Appearing: 1

Armor Class: 6

Move: Tree Diameter

Hit Dice: 7d8 (45 hp)

% In Lair: 100%

Treasure Type: A, B, X

Attacks: 2 (2 branches or 1 branch and 1 bite)

Damage: 1d8 + special (branches) or 2d6 Bite

Special Attacks: See Below

Special Defenses: Nil

Magic Resistance: Standard

Intelligence: Animal

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Size: L

Psionic Ability: Nil

Level/ X.P. Value: X / 900 +35 per HP

Jubokko are twisted, gnarled trees with deep red leaves stained by the blood they have consumed. Their dark, ominous foliage contrasts with their beautiful appearance, which they use to lure unsuspecting victims into their deadly embrace. At the center of their trunks, a large wooden skull stands as a macabre testament to their malevolent nature.

Jubokko grow in secluded forests where violent deaths have occurred, thriving among the shadows and tragedy of the land. Their branches are sharp and deadly, reaching out to ensnare victims who come too close. Once a victim is ensnared, the branches pierce their skin and drain their blood, causing damage and draining Hit Points.

The beauty of a Jubokko is a deadly deception, as it uses its alluring appearance to attract and trap unsuspecting victims. Encountering a Jubokko in the dark and secluded forests is a chilling experience, as the line between beauty and horror blurs, and the tragic history of the land becomes entwined with the deadly embrace of these malevolent trees.

The struggle against these twisted, bloodthirsty trees becomes a test of wits, stealth, and strength, as the boundaries between nature and evil blur in the shadowy embrace of the Jubokko.

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