Wind Shroud

Frequency: Rare
No. Appearing: 1-4 (1d4)
Armor Class: 5
Move: 40’
Hit Dice: 6d8 (27 hp)
% In Lair: 0%
Treasure Type: Nil
Attacks: 1
Damage: 2d6
Special Attacks: +3 Surprise
Special Defenses: Nil
Magic Resistance: Standard
Intelligence: Average
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Size: L
Psionic Ability: Nil
Level/ X.P. Value: VI / 225 + 8 per HP + 8 SAXPB
Wind Shrouds are eerie and malevolent entities that manifest as translucent sheets that float and twist with the wind, moving in eerie silence towards their unsuspecting prey. Their ethereal form allows them to blend seamlessly with the air currents as they silently approach their victims.
As a Wind Shroud senses prey, it twirls and spirals towards them, lightly landing on their form before wrapping them up in its constricting grasp. The Wind Shroud tightens its hold, suffocating and constricting the prey until they perish. Once the victim is dead, the Wind Shroud consumes all organic matter, leaving only material possessions behind.
Though they appear almost insubstantial, Wind Shrouds possess a deadly efficiency in dispatching their victims and consuming their essence. Their translucent form allows them to hunt and feed with chilling precision, absorbing the life force of those unfortunate enough to cross their path.
Adventurers must exercise caution when venturing into areas where Wind Shrouds are known to dwell, as these ethereal predators can strike quickly and lethally. Their vulnerability to fire-based attacks provides a potential means of defense against these insidious and voracious entities, should one find themselves facing the chilling embrace of a Wind Shroud.
Special Abilities:
  • Translucent Form: Wind Shrouds appear as translucent sheets that move with the wind, enabling them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings and approach their prey unnoticed.
  • Constricting Grasp: Wind Shrouds use their ethereal form to wrap around and squeeze their prey tightly, constricting and suffocating them until death.
  • Absorption of Prey: After suffocating their prey, Wind Shrouds absorb all organic matter, leaving only inorganic items such as armor, weapons, and gold behind.
  • Flammable Nature: Wind Shrouds are highly flammable, making them vulnerable to fire-based attacks and spells.