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Sandsworn | CR 5 #MonsterMondays

Added 2023-01-24 18:43:24 +0000 UTC

SANDSWORN

Sandsworn hail from an ancient desert civilization long since lost to time. The powerful sorcerers of this civilization created them as a means of protection and labor. They were imbued with magic that allowed them to manipulate sand and shape it into whatever form they desired, including their own bodies. They built the massive pyramids and temples of the civilization and were tasked as guardians to protect the treasures and secrets within their secret vaults.

But as the civilization fell, so too did the control the sorcerers had over the Sandsworn. Without their creators to guide them, the Sandsworn began to wander the desert, searching for a new purpose. They became nomadic creatures, traveling from place to place in search of food and water. They’ve become solitary creatures who rarely form social bonds beyond their kind. Some still haunt the ruins of their ancestors, seekin meaning in continued protection of ancient treasures.

Shapechangers. Sandsworn can mimic the appearance of other creatures and objects, making them excellent at camouflage and surprise attacks.

Long Memories. Sandsworn share memories passed down from the civilization that created them, and can provide valuable information if convinced to share it.