Malus Ivius

Actions

Nature's Charm. Malus Ivius targets one humanoid or beast that she can see within 30 feet of her. If the target can see her, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be magically restrained. The Restrained creature regards the dryad as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn't under the dryad's control, it takes the dryad's requests or actions in the most favorable way it can. Each time Malus Ivius or its allies do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until the dryad dies, is on a different plane of existence from the target, or ends the effect as a bonus action. If a target's saving throw is successful, the target is safe. Malus can have no more than one humanoid and up to three beasts charmed at a time.   Vine Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4+1 slashing damage.

Legendary Actions

Malus Ivius can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dryad regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.   Legendary Resistance (3/day). If the Malus Ivius fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.   Life Sap. Costs 3 actions. All creatures within 30ft range of her must make a DC 16 Constitution Saving Throw or take 2d8 necrotic damage. On a failed save, the creature has its maximum hit points reduced equal to the damage of this action. This reductions lasts until the creature's next long rest. A creature dies if its maximum hit points is reduced to 0. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and no hit point reduction. Malus Ivius recovers hit points equal to half of all damage dealt in this way. Recharges on 5-6.   Grasping Roots. Costs 2 action. 1 humanoid with 60ft. Only 1 creature can be affected by Grasping Roots at one time. Malus Ivius summons vines that take control of a creature in a puppet like fashion, allowing to her manipulate them on the target's turn. She can only make them move or make a single weapon attack. The creature is allowed to make a check to escape on each of its turns. They can make a STR (Athletics) or DEX (Acrobatics) DC 16 to free themselves but take 1d4 piercing damage as they free themselves. Alternatively, another creature can assist in freeing the target from Grasping Vines. The assisting creature as an action makes a DC 10 DEX (Sleight of Hand) or WIS (Survival or Nature) check to cut the vines without harming the target.   Commanding Nature. 1 Action. Malus forces one of her minions to move up to half of its movement and make a single attack.   Quick Action. 1 action. Malus Ivius can one of her spells or make a vine whip attack.

With flowing crimson locks and piercing emerald eyes, she smirks at the group as she sits upon her decayed silverwood throne. This isn't a grin of glee but rather a crack into the facade of maniacal corrupted fey guardian.