thri-kreen-marauder-xmm

Thri-kreen Marauder

Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 306, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Thri-kreen marauders employ weapons made of stone and bone, such as the spear-like gythka and throwing blades called chatkcha.

Thri-kreen

Mantid Psychics and Scavengers

• Habitat. Desert, Grassland
• Treasure. Armaments

Thri-kreen are mantis-like wanderers who harness their innate camouflage and psychic abilities to survive. Different groups of thri-kreen have distinct carapaces, from the rocky shades of desert dwellers to the vibrant hues of those living in verdant lands. While their language has a distinctly insectile quality, thri-kreen often use telepathy to communicate, and groups can rapidly share a wealth of detailed information without making a sound.

A quote from Ka'Cha, Thri-kreen Knowledge Hunter

I would tell you now the tale of the first Ka’Cha, the first thri-kreen who knew and taught the truth: that the clutch is all.

"name": "Thri-kreen Marauder (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "monstrosity"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "15"
"hp": !!int "33"
"hit_dice": "6d8 + 6"
"modifier": !!int "2"
"stats":
  - !!int "12"
  - !!int "15"
  - !!int "13"
  - !!int "8"
  - !!int "12"
  - !!int "7"
"speed": "40 ft."
"skillsaves":
  - "name": "Perception"
    "desc": "+3"
  - "name": "Stealth"
    "desc": "+4"
  - "name": "Survival"
    "desc": "+3"
"senses": "Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13"
"languages": "Thri-kreen; telepathy 60 ft."
"cr": "1"
"actions":
  - "desc": "The thri-kreen makes two attacks, using Gythka or Chatkcha in any combination."
    "name": "Multiattack"
  - "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +3, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 5 (1d8 + 1) Slashing damage\
      \ plus 2 (1d4) Poison damage."
    "name": "Gythka"
  - "desc": "*Ranged Attack Roll:* +4, range 30/120 ft. *Hit:* 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing\
      \ damage."
    "name": "Chatkcha"
"bonus_actions":
  - "desc": "The thri-kreen jumps up to 15 feet by spending 5 feet of movement."
    "name": "Leap"
"source":
  - "XMM"
  - "EFA"
"image": "/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/token/thri-kreen-marauder-xmm.webp"

Environment

desert, grassland