Shrieker

Name	Shrieker
Sorted Name	Shrieker
Family	Fungus
Size and Type	Medium Plant
Hit Dice Count	2
Hit Dice	2d8+2 (11 hp)
Random Hit Points	2d8+2 - 2
Initiative	-5
Speed	0 ft.
Armor Class	8 (-5 Dex, +3 natural), touch 5, flat-footed 8
Base Attack/Grapple	+1/-4
Attack	-
Full Attack	-
Space/Reach	5 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks	Shriek
Special Qualities	Low-light vision, plant traits
Saves	Fort +4, Ref -, Will -4
Abilities	Str -, Dex -, Con 13, Int -, Wis 2, Cha 1
Skills	-
Feats	-
Environment	Underground
Challenge Rating	1
Organization	Solitary or patch (3-5)
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	3 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment	-
Version	SRD
Sources	System Reference Document
Stat_Block	Shrieker; CR 1; Medium plant; HD 2d8+2; hp 11; Init -5; Spd 0 ft.; AC 8 (-5 dex, +3 natural), touch 5, flat-footed 8; Base Atk +1; Grp -4; Atk -; Full Atk -; Space/Reach 5 ft./0 ft.; SA Shriek; SQ Low-light vision, plant traits; AL N; SV Fort +4, Ref -, Will -4; Str -, Dex -, Con 13, Int -, Wis 2, Cha 1 Skills and Feats: -; -

Fungus

	Shrieker
	Medium Plant
Hit Dice:	2d8+2 (11 hp)
Initiative:	-5
Speed:	0 ft.
Armor Class:	8 (-5 Dex, +3 natural), touch 5, flat-footed 8
Base Attack/Grapple:	+1/-4
Attack:	-
Full Attack:	-
Space/Reach:	5 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks:	Shriek
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, plant traits
Saves:	Fort +4, Ref -, Will -4
Abilities:	Str -, Dex -, Con 13, Int -, Wis 2, Cha 1
Skills:	-
Feats:	-
Environment:	Underground
Organization:	Solitary or patch (3-5)
Challenge Rating:	1
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	3 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment:	-

Combat

Shriekers and violet fungi often work together to attract and kill prey. When the shriekers' hellish racket attracts a curious creature, the violet fungus tries to kill it. Both creatures enjoy the fruits of a successful hunt.

Shrieker

A shrieker is a stationary fungus that emits a loud noise to attract prey or when disturbed. Shriekers live in dark, subterranean places, often in the company of violet fungi, whose poison they are immune to.

Shriekers come in of shades of purple.

Combat

A shrieker has no means of attack. Instead, it lures prey to its vicinity by emitting a loud noise.

Shriek (Ex): Movement or a light source within 10 feet of a shrieker causes the fungus to emit a piercing sound that lasts for 1d3 rounds. The sound attracts nearby creatures that are disposed to investigate it. Some creatures that live near shriekers come to learn that the fungus's noise means there is food nearby.

Violet Fungus

Violet fungi resemble shriekers and are often found growing among them.

A violet fungi's coloration ranges from purple overall to dull gray or violet covered with purple spots.

Combat

A violet fungus flails about with its tentacles at living creatures that come within its reach.

Poison (Ex): Injury, Fortitude DC 14, initial and secondary damage 1d4 Str and 1d4 Con. The save DC is Constitution-based.