Rug of Smothering
1
Natural Weapon(s):-
Constrict (2d6)
Passive Abilities:-
Antimagic Susceptibility
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Damage Transfer
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False Appearance
Attack Abilities:-
Chokehold Attack
The worn, moth-eaten carpet beneath you shudders, as if someone is shaking it out with you on top. Before your mind can grasp the oddity, the rug's four corners ascend and coil overhead, plunging you into abrupt darkness—a surreal and unsettling experience, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Would-be thieves and careless heroes arrive at the doorsteps of an enemy's abode, eyes and ears alert for traps, only to end their quest prematurely as the rugs beneath their feet animate and smother them to death.
A rug of smothering can be made in many different forms, from a finely woven carpet fit for a queen to a coarse mat in a peasant's hovel. Creatures with the ability to sense magic detect the rug's false magical aura.
In some cases, a rug of smothering is disguised as a carpet of flying or another beneficial magic item. However, a character who stands or sits on the rug, or who attempts to utter a word of command, is quickly trapped as the rug of smothering rolls itself tightly around its victim.
Animated Objects. Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects (including many of those created in the Feywild) might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons.