Bubák (or Living Scarecrow)
- Armor Class
- 6 [13]
- Hit Dice
- 4
- Attacks
- Claw (1d6)
- Special
- charm
- Move
- 9
- HDE/XP
- 5/240
Description
Bubák, or Living Scarecrows, are horrific creatures, straight out of nightmare haunting remote fields and forgotten corners of the wilds.
Bubák's have a truly horrifying appearance, their skeletal form is often mistaken for mere straw, wood, and rags, concealed beneath the heavy black coat with a high collar they all wear, making them resemble nothing so much as an eerie living scarecrow.
The bubák’s origins remain shrouded in mystery. Some whispered tales claim they are malevolent spirits sent to punish some transgression, while yet other tales assert that they are cursed souls, forever bound to their scarecrow form, animated by grief, vengeance, or dark rites.
In combat, the bubák usually attacks with its sharp claws, however its most insidious weapon is its deceptive cry. This haunting ability can be used every round, and does not effect the bubák's ability to use its claws. It mimics the cries of a distressed infant, and has the effect of a Charm Monster spell on all those within earshot. Those who fail the saving throw against magic see the bubák as a benevolent, helpful individual, easily allowing it within striking distance.
The bubák is a relentless foe, fighting with an otherworldly determination, however it possesses limited intelligence and can be susceptible to distraction and being outwitted.
Source note: This creature is converted from The Basic Fantasy Field Guide of Creatures Malevolent and Benign – Omnibus Edition, 1st Edition Release 4, © 2010–2025 Chris Gonnerman, R. Kevin Smoot, James Lemon, Matt Sluis, and Contributors. The Basic Fantasy Field Guide textual material is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International; this page adapts that creature to White Box.