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Genius

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Lowki559

The ancients called it Echo— the invisible breath that held the world together. The source of fire in the bone, and storm in the soul. We called it magic. Then came skyscrapers, satellites, the endless scroll. We learned to split atoms, speak across oceans, cure what once killed gods. Human marvels—iron birds, glass hearts, digital dreams. And still… the world whispers. Because here on Terra, magic never left. It just learned to live beside us


Author's Note: “We were never meant to forget.” The ancients called it Echo— the invisible breath that held the world together. The source of fire in the bone, and storm in the soul. We called it magic. Then came skyscrapers, satellites, the endless scroll. We learned to split atoms, speak across oceans, cure what once killed gods. Human marvels—iron birds, glass hearts, digital dreams. And still… the world whispers. Because here on Terra, magic never left. It just learned to live beside us. In the alleys, in the veins of cities, in the breath between seconds. In the crack of thunder beneath your touchscreen. In the blade that hums when you’re alone. In the child who awakens at ten and burns. We gave the world a name. We call it Genius—a planet of invention and memory. A place where miracle meets machine. Where a spell may light a cigarette. Or level a city block. Where gods now wear hoodies, And monsters sue you in court. Some say tech will outgrow magic. Others say magic is letting us believe that. But here’s the truth— Magic is not a thing of the past. It’s the beating heart of now. And the Circle still turns. Welcome to Terra. The fable world. The future carved from echoes. Made by Lowki.
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27 days ago
Last Updated
2 days ago
VisibilityPublic
Cradlebeast
CR 5Medium Aberration
Cradlebeast
HP Range80 - 90 (Avg: 85)
AC15
XP1800

Description

A medium crucible echo-spirit that appears as a quadruped woven from blankets with skeletal arms, it nurses the souls of lost children, binding them into its form. It protects these spirits fiercely and can heal pain through haunting lullabies.

Details
SizeMedium
TypeAberration
CR5
XP1800
LanguagesUnderstands Common and the whispers of lost souls but cannot speak
Defenses
Armor Class15
HP Range80 - 90 (Avg: 85)
Damage VulnerabilitiesNone
Damage ResistancesNone
Damage ImmunitiesNone
Condition ImmunitiesNone
Actions

Ghostly Cradle

The Cradlebeast cradles an invisible ghostly child, causing necrotic energy to lash out at attackers within 10 feet, dealing 2d6 necrotic damage as the spirits retaliate.

Lullaby of Healing

The Cradlebeast sings a haunting lullaby that heals up to 20 hit points divided among creatures of its choice within 30 feet who can hear it.

Spectral Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

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