Sentient Pollen Clouds

From: Perfumed Abyss

Lore: Sentient Pollen Clouds are unique floating entities that originate from the concentrated pollen of mutated flowers within the Perfumed Abyss. These ethereal beings drift through the air, formed from the essence of vibrant and mutated blossoms. They possess a sentient consciousness that enables them to release clouds of pollen with various effects upon unsuspecting targets. The pollen they emit can induce sleepiness, cause uncontrollable sneezing fits, or even trigger allergic reactions, making them formidable and unpredictable adversaries within the fragrant depths of the dungeon.

Level: 1

Stats:

  • Health Points: 4
  • Attack Power: 1
  • Defense: 1
  • Speed: 4

Skills and Strategy:

  • Pollen Release: Sentient Pollen Clouds can release concentrated clouds of pollen with specific effects. They can emit pollen that induces drowsiness, causing targets to become lethargic and their movements to slow down. They can also release pollen that triggers uncontrollable sneezing fits, causing temporary distraction and impairing opponents’ focus.
  • Airborne Mobility: Sentient Pollen Clouds are adept at navigating the air currents, allowing them to move freely and position themselves advantageously during combat. Their ability to float and drift makes it difficult to pin down and target accurately, requiring characters to utilize ranged attacks or area-of-effect spells.
  • Pollen Manipulation: Sentient Pollen Clouds possess a level of control over the pollen they release. They can alter the concentration, dispersion, and potency of their pollen clouds, adapting their tactics to different opponents or situations. This manipulation allows them to target specific weaknesses or exploit vulnerabilities.

Attacks:

  • Slumber Pollen: Sentient Pollen Clouds release a cloud of pollen that induces drowsiness. Targets affected by this pollen may experience fatigue, sluggishness, or a gradual decline in alertness, temporarily impairing their combat abilities.
  • Sneeze-inducing Pollen: Sentient Pollen Clouds emit pollen that triggers uncontrollable sneezing fits. This pollen causes temporary distraction, disrupts opponents’ concentration, and may lead to temporary blindness or disorientation.

Vulnerabilities — Wind-based Attacks: Sentient Pollen Clouds are susceptible to strong gusts of wind or air-based attacks. The forceful currents can disperse or disrupt their concentrated forms, diminishing their effectiveness in releasing pollen or impairing their ability to maneuver.

Tags: Airborne Entities, Pollen Manipulators, Sleep-inducing Pollen, Sneezing Fits, Ethereal Adversaries

Strategy — Engaging Sentient Pollen Clouds requires adaptability and consideration of their unique abilities. The following strategies can prove effective:

  • Ranged Attacks: Characters should rely on ranged attacks or spells to engage Sentient Pollen Clouds, as they are adept at evading close-quarters combat. Utilizing projectiles, ranged spells, or long-range weapons allows characters to maintain a safe distance while targeting the floating entities.
  • Dispersing Gusts: Characters who possess wind-based abilities or spells can create gusts of wind to disperse or disrupt the concentration of the Sentient Pollen Clouds. This can hinder their ability to release pollen effectively and temporarily neutralize their effects.
  • Protective Measures: Characters can take preemptive measures to protect themselves from the pollen’s effects. Wearing masks, enchanting protective charms, or utilizing potions that offer resistance against pollen-induced sleepiness or sneezing fits can provide an advantage when facing Sentient Pollen Clouds.
  • Area Control: Creating barriers or areas with limited airflow can restrict the movement of Sentient Pollen Clouds, making it easier to target and defeat them. Spells or abilities that create barriers, contain air currents, or generate localized wind patterns can aid in controlling the battlefield.

Engaging Sentient Pollen Clouds requires strategic positioning, ranged attacks, and protective measures against their pollen-based abilities. By utilizing wind-based attacks, protective gear, and maintaining distance, characters can effectively counter these ethereal adversaries within the fragrant depths of the Perfumed Abyss.

Engaging in Battle — Sentient Pollen Clouds engage in battle by utilizing their unique abilities and airborne mobility to their advantage. Here’s a description of how they engage in combat:

  • Pollen Projection: Sentient Pollen Clouds project concentrated clouds of pollen towards their targets. They release the pollen in a controlled manner, aiming to envelop opponents in a haze of potent particles.
  • Airborne Maneuvers: These ethereal entities navigate the air currents with grace, floating and drifting through the battlefield. They utilize their agility and aerial mobility to evade attacks, making it challenging for opponents to land direct hits.
  • Hit-and-Run Tactics: Sentient Pollen Clouds employ hit-and-run tactics, swiftly moving in and out of combat range. They dart in to release their pollen clouds, creating disorienting effects, and then retreat before opponents can effectively counterattack.
  • Tactical Positioning: Sentient Pollen Clouds strategically position themselves to take advantage of the environment. They seek areas with favorable air currents, allowing them to maneuver effortlessly and maintain control over their pollen projection.

Sounds: Sentient Pollen Clouds emit soft, ethereal buzzing sounds as they glide through the air. Their movements create a gentle rustling akin to the delicate fluttering of petals. When they release their pollen clouds, a subtle, whispering sound can be heard as the particles disperse into the surrounding atmosphere.

Environment: Sentient Pollen Clouds are found within the Perfumed Abyss, a mystical and fragrant realm filled with vibrant and mutated flowers. This environment is characterized by twisting corridors, mist-filled chambers, and an ethereal atmosphere saturated with captivating scents. The air is thick with the fragrance of various blooms, creating a surreal and intoxicating ambiance.

Remains and Usage — The remains of defeated Sentient Pollen Clouds offer potential benefits and opportunities within the Perfumed Abyss. Here are a few ways their remains can be used:

  • Pollen Extraction: The residual pollen found within the remains of Sentient Pollen Clouds can be collected and utilized for various purposes. Skilled alchemists or herbalists can extract the pollen to create potions, tinctures, or powders that induce sleep, cause sneezing, or have other effects related to sensory manipulation.
  • Perfume Production: The pollen remnants can be incorporated into perfumes or aromatic oils, adding unique and captivating scents to these creations. The perfumes derived from the pollen of Sentient Pollen Clouds may possess properties related to inducing sleepiness, enhancing charm, or creating illusions.
  • Allergen Detection: The remains of Sentient Pollen Clouds can be utilized in the creation of devices or enchantments that detect or neutralize common allergens. Their remnants can serve as components to develop charms or artifacts that warn individuals of potential allergic reactions or provide temporary relief from allergenic effects within the Perfumed Abyss.
  • Airborne Defense: The pollen remnants of Sentient Pollen Clouds can be transformed into defensive tools. By combining the pollen with other materials, characters can create smoke bombs, powders, or enchanted items that disperse into clouds upon activation. These defenses can create barriers, obscure vision, or induce sneezing fits, providing a tactical advantage in battle or during stealth operations.

By utilizing the remains of Sentient Pollen Clouds, characters can engage in alchemical pursuits, perfume crafting, or develop defensive tools related to airborne effects. These remnants offer opportunities to manipulate fragrances, induce sleep or sneezing, and enhance sensory manipulation within the mystical environment of the Perfumed Abyss.

When encountering Sentient Pollen Clouds, all five senses, as well as extra-sensory perceptions, are deeply engaged, creating a vivid and multifaceted experience.

  • Sight
    • Perception: Sentient Pollen Clouds appear as ethereal, floating clouds of colorful pollen particles. They shimmer with light and mist, drifting gracefully through the air with a sense of purpose. The clouds are both beautiful and eerie, with vibrant hues reflecting the mutated flowers from which they originate.
    • Description: The visual display is mesmerizing, with particles glimmering in the light, creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. The colors shift and blend, producing an ever-changing kaleidoscope of beauty.
    • Positives: The sight of these clouds can be awe-inspiring and enchanting, evoking a sense of wonder and fascination.
    • Negatives: Their beauty can be distracting, making it difficult to focus on immediate tasks or dangers. The shimmering particles may also obscure vision, creating potential hazards.
  • Smell
    • Perception: The air around Sentient Pollen Clouds is filled with a heady mix of fragrances. These scents are a blend of the vibrant and mutated flowers from which the clouds are formed. The aromas range from sweet and floral to spicy and exotic.
    • Description: The olfactory experience is intense and multi-layered, with each breath bringing a new wave of scents. The fragrances can be both pleasant and overwhelming, creating a unique sensory overload.
    • Positives: The pleasant scents can be soothing and uplifting, enhancing mood and creating a sense of tranquility.
    • Negatives: The strong fragrances can cause disorientation and confusion, making it hard to concentrate. For those with allergies or sensitivities, the pollen can trigger adverse reactions.
  • Hearing
    • Perception: Sentient Pollen Clouds emit soft, ethereal buzzing sounds as they glide through the air. Their movements create a gentle rustling akin to the delicate fluttering of petals. When they release their pollen clouds, a subtle, whispering sound can be heard as the particles disperse into the surrounding atmosphere.
    • Description: The auditory experience is calming and otherworldly, with a gentle hum that adds to the surreal nature of the encounter.
    • Positives: The sounds can be soothing and meditative, helping to create a peaceful environment.
    • Negatives: The soft noises may mask other important sounds, such as approaching threats or warnings from allies.
  • Touch
    • Perception: The air feels cool and slightly tingling, as if charged with a gentle static. When the pollen touches the skin, it feels light and powdery, almost like a fine mist.
    • Description: The tactile sensation is subtle but noticeable, adding to the overall ethereal quality of the encounter. The pollen particles are so fine that they barely register, yet their presence is unmistakable.
    • Positives: The gentle touch can be refreshing and invigorating, providing a brief respite from physical exertion.
    • Negatives: Prolonged exposure to the pollen can cause irritation or allergic reactions, making it uncomfortable or even harmful.
  • Taste
    • Perception: The air is so thick with pollen that it can be tasted, with a faint, sweet flavor lingering on the tongue. This taste mirrors the scents filling the air, adding another layer to the sensory experience.
    • Description: The taste is subtle but pervasive, creating a sensation that is both strange and intriguing.
    • Positives: The sweet flavor can be pleasant and enjoyable, adding to the overall enchantment.
    • Negatives: The constant presence of this taste can become cloying and may interfere with the ability to taste other things.
  • Extra-Sensory Perceptions
    • Magical Aura Perception:
      • Perception: Sentient Pollen Clouds emit a strong, enchanting magical aura that can be felt by those attuned to magic. This aura radiates with a complex weave of magical energies, creating a palpable sense of enchantment and danger.
      • Description: The magical aura is intricate and multifaceted, with layers of enchantment and manipulation intertwined. It feels like a living presence, dynamic and ever-changing.
      • Positives: The aura can provide insights into the nature of the clouds and the magical energies of the Perfumed Abyss, aiding in magical research or spellcasting.
      • Negatives: The strong magical presence can be overwhelming and may interfere with a spellcaster’s concentration or disrupt delicate magical work.
    • Psychic Resonance:
      • Perception: Those with psychic abilities may sense the sentient consciousness of the Pollen Clouds. Their presence can create a light-hearted, whimsical atmosphere, tinged with an underlying sense of unpredictability and danger.
      • Description: The psychic resonance is playful and dynamic, with an undercurrent of mischief. It can create a sense of anticipation and excitement, as if anything could happen at any moment.
      • Positives: The playful resonance can inspire creativity and a sense of adventure, encouraging innovative thinking and problem-solving.
      • Negatives: The unpredictable nature can lead to unpredictability and confusion, making it difficult to plan or strategize effectively.

Encountering Sentient Pollen Clouds is an immersive sensory experience that engages all the senses and extra-sensory perceptions. While their enchanting presence can be mesmerizing and inspiring, it also poses challenges of disorientation and distraction that must be navigated carefully.

Tale of the Enchanted Pollen Spirits

In the time before the times when the earth was yet young and the sky was still a child, there existed the Perfumed Abyss, a land where the flowers sang and the air was thick with the songs of blossoms. From these flowers, bright and twisted by the whims of the gods, arose the Sentient Pollen Clouds. These were not mere mists, but beings with thoughts and wills, born from the essence of the vibrant blooms.

The old scrolls, tattered and worn, speak of a wanderer known as Lianth, who journeyed into the depths of the Perfumed Abyss seeking the wisdom of the flower spirits. Lianth was wise but burdened by sorrow, for the people of his village suffered from a curse of endless waking, never able to find the peace of sleep. He sought the secret of the slumber pollen, a gift that could bring rest to his people.

Lianth traveled through the twisting corridors of the Abyss, guided by the faint whispers of ancient petals. He encountered the Sentient Pollen Clouds, floating ethereal beings, shimmering with the colors of the dawn and dusk. The air around them was heavy with scents that made his head swim and his heart race. The pollen spirits, seeing his weariness, decided to test his resolve.

The first cloud approached, releasing a mist of drowsy pollen. Lianth felt his eyelids grow heavy, his steps slow. But he remembered the songs of his ancestors, the melodies that spoke of courage and endurance. He sang softly to himself, a lullaby of strength, and pushed forward.

Next came a cloud that burst forth with sneezing pollen, making Lianth’s body convulse with uncontrollable fits. His vision blurred, and his focus wavered. But Lianth, with his heart full of hope for his people, covered his nose and mouth with a cloth soaked in the river’s clean water, and pressed on.

Finally, the largest of the clouds descended, its aura thick with powerful scents that threatened to overwhelm his senses completely. The cloud whispered promises of eternal rest if he but gave up his quest. Lianth, however, knelt to the ground, picked a single flower, and inhaled its pure scent. This single act of purity cleared his mind and heart.

The pollen spirits, moved by Lianth’s determination and purity of heart, coalesced into a single entity and spoke in a voice like rustling leaves. They revealed the secret of the slumber pollen, teaching Lianth how to harvest it and use it to bring peace to the sleepless.

Lianth returned to his village, his journey’s end marked by the bloom of a thousand flowers in his wake. He crafted the slumber pollen as taught by the spirits, and the curse was lifted. The village, once tormented by endless waking, was now a place of peaceful dreams.

Moral of the Story: The strength of heart and purity of purpose can overcome the most ethereal of challenges. True resolve lies in the courage to face the unknown and the wisdom to find purity amidst the chaos.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Characteristics:
    • STR: N/A
    • CON: 6
    • SIZ: 8
    • DEX: 12
    • INT: 10
    • POW: 10
    • Hit Points: 7
    • Magic Points: 10
    • Sanity Loss: 0/1D4
  • Skills:
    • Stealth 40%
    • Fly 50%
    • Pollen Release 60%
  • Abilities:
    • Pollen Release: Can emit pollen with various effects. Targets must make a CON roll:
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness, extreme fatigue (CON roll to resist).
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces uncontrollable sneezing fits (CON roll to resist, penalty to actions for 1D4 rounds).
    • Allergic Reaction: Causes mild to severe allergic reactions (CON roll to resist, 1D3 damage if failed).
  • Combat:
    • Pollen Burst: 50%, causes chosen pollen effect.
  • Special:
    • Wind Vulnerability: Susceptible to wind-based attacks or strong gusts, which can disperse or weaken the cloud (DEX roll to avoid dispersal).

Blades in the Dark

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Tier: I
  • Quality: 2
  • Scale: Small
  • Features:
    • Pollen Release: Can release pollen causing drowsiness, sneezing, or allergic reactions. Targets resist with Resolve.
    • Airborne Mobility: Can move freely in the air, evading attacks (resist with Prowess).
  • Actions:
    • Skirmish: 1
    • Prowl: 3
    • Sway: 2
  • Special Abilities:
    • Ethereal Form: Difficult to hit with physical attacks, gains +1d to resist.
    • Pollen Manipulation: Can change the type of pollen released to adapt to different opponents.
  • Clock:
    • Disperse Sentient Pollen Cloud: 4-segment clock to disperse or neutralize the cloud.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Tiny Fey, Neutral
  • Armor Class: 12
  • Hit Points: 4 (1d4 + 2)
  • Speed: 0 ft., fly 20 ft. (hover)
  • STR: 1 (-5)
  • DEX: 14 (+2)
  • CON: 10 (+0)
  • INT: 10 (+0)
  • WIS: 12 (+1)
  • CHA: 14 (+2)
  • Skills: Stealth +4
  • Damage Resistances: Non-magical physical damage
  • Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained
  • Senses: Passive Perception 11
  • Languages: Understands Sylvan but can’t speak
  • Challenge: 1/4 (50 XP)
  • Abilities:
    • Airborne Mobility: Can move through the air with ease, difficult to pin down.
    • Pollen Release: Emits pollen causing one of the following effects (DC 12 Constitution save to resist):
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness, reducing speed by half and disadvantage on attacks for 1 minute.
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces sneezing fits, giving disadvantage on attacks and ability checks for 1 minute.
    • Allergic Reaction: Causes 1d4 poison damage and disadvantage on attacks for 1 minute.
  • Actions:
    • Pollen Burst: Ranged Attack, +4 to hit, range 10 ft., one target. Hit: effect as described above.
  • Special:
    • Wind Vulnerability: Strong wind disperses the cloud, neutralizing its effects (DC 12 Dexterity save to avoid).

Knave

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • HD: 1
  • AC: 12
  • Move: 20 ft. (fly)
  • Attack: Pollen Burst (1d6, ranged)
  • Abilities:
    • Pollen Release: Releases clouds of pollen with specific effects. Targets must save vs. CON:
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness, reducing speed and action effectiveness.
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces sneezing fits, giving disadvantage on actions.
    • Allergic Reaction: Causes 1d3 damage and penalties to actions.
  • Special:
    • Airborne Mobility: Difficult to hit with melee attacks due to constant movement.
    • Wind Vulnerability: Strong gusts or wind-based spells can disperse the cloud, rendering it harmless.
  • Equipment:
    • Pollen Essence: Residual pollen can be collected and used for alchemical purposes or to create sleep-inducing potions.

Fate Core

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • High Concept: Ethereal Pollen Entity
  • Trouble: Easily Dispersed by Wind
  • Aspects:
    • Born from Mutated Flowers
    • Master of Pollen Manipulation
    • Drifts Gracefully Through the Air
  • Skills:
    • Great (+4): Stealth
    • Good (+3): Athletics, Will
    • Fair (+2): Notice, Deceive
    • Average (+1): Fight, Investigate
  • Stunts:
    • Pollen Release: Once per scene, create a cloud of pollen that causes drowsiness, sneezing, or allergic reactions (use Stealth to create an advantage).
    • Ethereal Drift: +2 to Athletics when moving through the air or avoiding attacks.
    • Wind Vulnerability: When hit by wind-based attacks, must succeed at a Will roll to avoid being dispersed.
  • Stress and Consequences:
    • Stress Boxes: 2
    • Consequences: Mild (2), Moderate (4), Severe (6)

Numenera & Cypher System

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Level: 2
  • Motive: To protect the Perfumed Abyss
  • Health: 6
  • Damage Inflicted: 2 points
  • Armor: 1
  • Movement: Short
  • Modifications: Stealth as level 4, Speed defense as level 4
  • Combat:
    • Pollen Burst: Causes drowsiness, sneezing, or allergic reactions (requires a Might defense roll to resist effects).
    • Airborne Mobility: Can move through the air, difficult to target (Speed defense roll to avoid attacks).
  • Interaction:
    • Mischievous and elusive, Sentient Pollen Clouds can be reasoned with using charm and diplomacy.
  • Use in Game:
    • Sentient Pollen Clouds can challenge players’ problem-solving abilities with their unique pollen effects and evasive maneuvers.

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Tiny Fey
  • Perception: +6; low-light vision
  • Languages: Sylvan
  • Skills: Stealth +10, Nature +6
  • Str: 1 (-5)
  • Dex: 16 (+3)
  • Con: 10 (+0)
  • Int: 10 (+0)
  • Wis: 12 (+1)
  • Cha: 14 (+2)
  • AC: 16
  • HP: 8
  • Speed: 0 ft., fly 25 ft.
  • Attacks:
    • Pollen Burst: +6 to hit, 1d4+2 damage, and effects (DC 13 Fortitude save to resist):
    • Drowsiness: -1 status penalty to attacks and defenses.
    • Sneezing: Cannot take reactions and -2 penalty to actions.
    • Allergic Reaction: 1d4 poison damage and sickened 1.
  • Abilities:
    • Airborne Mobility: Move freely in the air, hard to pin down.
    • Pollen Manipulation: Control over pollen clouds, changing effects based on situation.
  • Weaknesses:
    • Wind Vulnerability: Dispersed by strong wind or air-based attacks (Fortitude DC 13 to resist).

Savage Worlds (Adventure Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Attributes:
    • Agility: d10
    • Smarts: d6
    • Spirit: d8
    • Strength: d4
    • Vigor: d6
  • Skills:
    • Stealth: d12
    • Athletics: d10
    • Notice: d8
  • Pace: 6; Parry: 2; Toughness: 4 (1)
  • Special Abilities:
    • Ethereal Form: Can only be hit by magical or wind-based attacks, +2 to evade physical attacks.
    • Pollen Release: Causes various effects (Vigor roll to resist):
    • Drowsiness: Fatigue level 1.
    • Sneezing: Distracted and Vulnerable.
    • Allergic Reaction: 1d4 damage and Fatigue level 2.
  • Edges:
    • Quick: +2 on Agility rolls to determine initiative.
  • Weakness:
    • Wind Vulnerability: Strong gusts disperse the cloud (Vigor roll to resist).

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Type: Critter (Awakened)
  • Attributes:
    • Body: 1
    • Agility: 4
    • Reaction: 4
    • Strength: 1
    • Willpower: 3
    • Logic: 2
    • Intuition: 3
    • Charisma: 3
    • Edge: 2
    • Essence: 6
    • Magic: 5
  • Skills:
    • Sneaking 5
    • Flight 4
    • Con 3
  • Powers:
    • Pollen Release: Can emit pollen causing one of the following effects (resisted by Body + Willpower):
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness and fatigue.
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces uncontrollable sneezing fits.
    • Allergic Reaction: Causes mild to severe allergic reactions (1D3 Stun damage).
  • Weaknesses:
    • Wind Vulnerability: Susceptible to wind-based attacks or strong gusts, which can disperse or weaken the cloud (Agility + Reaction to avoid dispersal).

Starfinder

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • CR: 1
  • XP: 400
  • Type: Fey
  • Init: +4
  • Senses: Low-light vision; Perception +7
  • Defense:
    • EAC: 11
    • KAC: 12
    • HP: 10
    • Fort: +1
    • Ref: +4
    • Will: +3
  • Speed: Fly 30 ft. (perfect)
  • Offensive Abilities:
    • Pollen Release: Can emit pollen causing one of the following effects (DC 12 Fortitude save to resist):
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness, reducing speed by half and giving -1 to attacks.
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces sneezing fits, causing -2 to actions.
    • Allergic Reaction: Deals 1d4 damage and sickened 1.
  • Statistics:
    • Str: 1 (-5)
    • Dex: 14 (+2)
    • Con: 10 (+0)
    • Int: 10 (+0)
    • Wis: 12 (+1)
    • Cha: 14 (+2)
  • Skills: Stealth +10, Acrobatics +8
  • Languages: Common, Sylvan
  • Special Abilities:
    • Airborne Mobility: Difficult to hit with melee attacks due to constant movement.
    • Wind Vulnerability: Strong wind disperses the cloud, neutralizing its effects (DC 12 Reflex save to avoid).

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Characteristics:
    • Strength: 1
    • Dexterity: 8
    • Endurance: 6
    • Intelligence: 4
    • Education: 2
    • Social Standing: 1
  • Skills:
    • Recon 2
    • Stealth 3
    • Flyer (Grav) 2
  • Traits:
    • Pollen Release: Can emit pollen causing one of the following effects (Endurance 8+ to resist):
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness, reducing actions.
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces sneezing fits, causing penalties to actions.
    • Allergic Reaction: Deals 1D3 damage and causes penalties to actions.
  • Weaknesses:
    • Wind Vulnerability: Strong gusts or wind-based attacks can disperse the cloud (Dexterity 8+ to resist).
  • Notes:
    • Typically encountered in fragrant environments, they are elusive and difficult to pin down.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (4th Edition)

Sentient Pollen Cloud

  • Species: Fey
  • M WS: 2
  • BS: 0
  • S: 10
  • T: 30
  • I: 40
  • Ag: 40
  • Dex: 20
  • Int: 20
  • WP: 30
  • Fel: 30
  • W: 6
  • Traits:
    • Airborne: Can fly with ease, hard to hit with melee attacks.
    • Pollen Release: Can emit pollen causing one of the following effects (WP or T tests to resist):
    • Sleepy Pollen: Causes drowsiness, reducing speed and action effectiveness.
    • Sneezing Pollen: Induces sneezing fits, causing penalties to actions.
    • Allergic Reaction: Deals 1d4 damage and causes penalties to actions.
  • Skills:
    • Stealth +10
    • Dodge +10
  • Talents:
    • Pollen Manipulation: Control over pollen clouds, changing effects based on situation.
    • Wind Vulnerability: Strong wind disperses the cloud, rendering it harmless (T test to resist).