The Hidden Shifting Oak of Zenbis
A sentient, ancient oak tree that mimics the silhouette and foliage of neighboring vegetation to remain hidden from loggers. It communicates empathically and can summon local predators if its life is threatened.
The Hidden Shifting Oak of Zenbis
Defenses
Detection
“During the day, the tree is indistinguishable from the surrounding cypresses and weeping willows. At night, as clouds pass across the moon, its branches move with a heavy, deliberate fluidity that does not match the swaying of other trees in the wind.”
Standard Engagement
A creature attempts to cut the tree, deals damage to it, or approaches within 10 feet with the intent to harvest wood without permission.
None
The tree stops emitting its distress scent 1 hour after all threats have left the area.
The tree instantly releases a thick, musk-like pheromone that carries for a quarter mile. Within 1d4 rounds, 1d4+1 crocodiles arrive from the surrounding water. These predators are frenzied and immediately attack any creature that is not a plant, prioritizing those who have harmed the tree.
The Hidden Oak can sense the surface intentions of any creature within 30 feet. If a creature truly means the tree no harm and seeks only what is necessary for survival, the tree allows itself to be identified and harvested safely.
The tree gains a +4 circumstance bonus to Stealth checks to hide among other swamp flora during daylight hours.
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