THE ZONE: Cursed Exclusion Area world illustration - Post-Apocalyptic theme
Post-Apocalyptic

THE ZONE: Cursed Exclusion Area

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A deadly Zone of mutants, artifacts, and factions. You seek truth, treasure, or survival.


Author's Note: This world is inspired by the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, Roadside Picnic, and Tarkovsky’s film Stalker. It blends post-apocalyptic survival with mystery, horror, and moral ambiguity. Radiation, anomalies, and mutant threats are ever-present. Suggested rules: incorporate exhaustion, madness, artifact effects, and custom hazards. Emissions can shift locations or spawn new dangers. Factions compete for control, and trust is rare. Expect a low-magic, high-lethality environment where knowledge and preparation matter more than brute strength.
Played2 times
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Created
60 days ago
Last Updated
49 days ago
VisibilityPublic
Shambling Mound
CR 5Large Plant
Shambling Mound
HP Range64 - 208 (Avg: 136)
AC15
XP1800
Details
SizeLarge
TypePlant
CR5
XP1800
LanguagesNone
Defenses
Armor Class15
HP Range64 - 208 (Avg: 136)
Damage VulnerabilitiesNone
Damage Resistances,
Damage Immunities
Condition Immunities, ,
Actions

Engulf

The shambling mound engulfs a Medium or smaller creature grappled by it. The engulfed target is blinded, restrained, and unable to breathe, and it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw at the start of each of the mound's turns or take 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the mound moves, the engulfed target moves with it. The mound can have only one creature engulfed at a time.

Multiattack

The shambling mound makes two slam attacks. If both attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is grappled (escape DC 14), and the shambling mound uses its Engulf on it.

Slam

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

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