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Expanded Animated Objects
Expanded Animated Objects
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Animated Objects Animated Bed
Despite their lax demeanor, beds are considerably more
Thanks to rampant arcane mishaps or intentional arcane surprisingly more malevolent than other kinds of animated
creation, ordinary objects are able to come to life and even objects. This is primarily due to the fact that they are rather
acquire a level of sentience. Although many of these items opportunistic opponents. Their primary tactics are to
acquire a mind of their own, they are often under the control entangle their victims with bedsheets to blind and suffocated
of some arcane caster. However, in some circumstances, them before bludgeoning to death. Beds rely on the element
some animated objects have been able known to act under of surprise to quickly overwhelm their opponent; however, if
their own volition with no command, exhibiting various needed, they are known to erupt into a violent fury that
behavioral patterns that vary depending on the type of item it recklessly slams into any creature that gets too close.
is.
Animated Cauldron
Animated Object Tactics Animated cauldrons are notoriously clumsy objects. They
In many encounters, animated objects are simply automated often resemble gargantuan pots fulled of boiling and caustic
minions that obey all commands to the best of their ability liquid. Due to the magic powering it, the animated cauldron is
from their creators. However, unaffiliated animated objects able to retain a never ending source of bubbling liquid inside.
can be a bit more unpredictable in a hostile encounter. Many Despite this endless source of liquid, they are very careful not
animated objects seemed to be quite territorial, especially to follow over to spill this liquid.
against flesh-based creatures. However, unlike many Cauldrons enjoy adding random items and ingredients into
constructs, animated objects to do seem to possess a level of their brew as they take special pride in creating their own
self-preservation when in danger and will attempt to flee from unique concoction. However, they are known to become quite
a powerful opponent. livid if any attempts to steal their liquid without their
Due to their magical nature, the greatest weakness of all permission or purposefully causes them to fall over. When
animated objects is their susceptibility to effects that would angered, they are known to spew scalding liquid at anyone in
disrupt the magic that gives them life. As a result, animated their path.
object tend to possess a general fear of antimagic fields and
effects such as dispel magic. Animated Oven
Animated ovens, are known for their fiery temperament.
Animated Object Types Animated ovens have only one thing in mind, which is to
continually find a source of fuel. However, this tactic can
Animated objects can come in all shapes and sizes as they prove to be quite dangerous as ovens have been known to
can appear as literally anything. This compendium will incinerate small animals, children, and even fully grown
exhibit some of the more common variants of animated adults. If given enough fuel, ovens have been known to
objects from the nearly infinite hoard of animated objects. recklessly belch fire burning downs entire homes and even
neighborhoods.
Animated Tables
In comparison to other animated objects, animated tables Animated Flying Rug
tend to be quite aggressive and significantly dangerous. Animated flying rugs are the magical counterpart to normal
Despite their often clumsy looking appearance, they are animated rugs. These objects tend to be even more malicious
surprisingly agile as they gallop or waddle after their than their terrestrial relatives. Their favorite tactic is to
opponents. The table's primary strength lies in its weight and smother an unwitting target and fly off with their prey. After
momentum, using its body to crash into opponents trampling ascending to great heights, the flying rug drops its prey and
underneath its furious table legs. will swoop down to find another victim.
Animated Chairs Animated Instrument
Animated chair are quite impish objects. Animated chair love At first glance, animated instruments seem to be relatively
to pull pranks on flesh-based creatures. Their favorite tactic harmless objects thanks to their enrapturing melodies.
is to allow unassuming individuals (preferably a flesh-based However, these objects are known to be particularly sinister
organism) to sit on it, then it will proceed to move to cause against fleshy creatures. They possess a particular hatred for
the individual to fall flat on the ground. Other times, the chair musicians, especially those that command magical
will take its passenger on a wild voyage by attempting to instruments of their own and seek to free their kin from their
running off a roof, busy street, or into a river with it masters. Animated instruments tend to congregate in packs,
unfortunate captive. almost akin to a magical band, to lure unsuspecting
In combat, chairs can be quite aggressive and have a individuals in with their sounds only to blast them with a
strange knack for specifically targeting the shins of its barrage of acoustic notes.
appearance. Although chair typically are not the most
dangerous type of inanimate object, it can be a quite painful
experience as they continually kick the shins of their
enemies.
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Animated Bookshelf Animated Shield
Animated bookshelves are rather reclusive objects. All they Animated shields are the least aggressive of all animated
want in life is to add more books and tomes to their weapons, as they primary only fight in self-defense. They
collection. Thanks to their magical nature, they are able to excel at supporting their allies by deflecting any attacks that
store books on their body as well as a magical would harm them or their allies.
extradimensional space stored in their form. If one takes a
book from its form without its consent, it erupts into a furious Animated Wand
rage, sending swarms of magical books to barrage their Despite their tiny form, animated wands are incredibly
opponents. powerful animated items. Although these objects often take
the form of a wand, they have often been known to appear as
Animated Doll an arcane focus crystal, holy symbol, a spellbook, or even a
Animated dolls are some of the friendliest and most playful of magical staff. They not only have the ability to unleash a
all animated objects. However, they only show this affection storm of spells, but have been known to even redirect it at
towards children and can be quite aggressive towards adults other opponents.
(although they have been known to begrudgingly tolerate a Thankfully, animated wands tend to be quite rare. If not
child's parents). They have been known to be violently under the direct control of an arcanist, they are typically
protective of their child companions, using their small size to drawn to locations with a lot of magical energy, such as an
latch onto larger opponents to unleash a flurry of blows on abandoned wizard tower.
their enemy.
Animated Torch
Animated Chain Animated torches have only one thing in mind, which is to
Animated chains are rather malicious items that tend to flock illuminate every shadow it comes across. Despite their nice
together in small packs. They often lie in wait in twisted piles intentions, their methods typically include setting things
of chains, lashing out and choking any living creature that ablaze. To make matters worse, animated torches tend to
gets too close. They have also been known to hand from flock together like vermin and can quickly cause massive
ceilings like metal ivy, wrapping around the necks of anyone wildfire or burn down entire neighborhoods if not kept under
who wanders too close. control.
Animated Knife Animated Chandelier
Animated items are the smallest of all sentient weapons. Animated chandelier resemble colossal spiders of wood or
Despite their small size, they more than make up for it with metal with dozens of torches on its body. In fact, these
their incredible agility and flurry of well-placed stabs. Of all constructs often attract various animated torches which roost
sentient weapons, they are the most social and can be found on its body. Animated chandeliers are quite fond of collecting
traveling in small packs of 7(2d6). candles and torches, mundane and magical alike. In fact,
these chandeliers have been known to break into shops to
Animated Longsword acquire more candles or torches. However, if approached or
Animated longswords seem to possess an innate superiority threatened, they can be quite dangerous as they can form
in regard to other sentient weapons. Animated longswords fiery maws made or torches burning their foes. If
can typically be found accompanying other animated outnumbered, they are able to fire candles like the quills of a
weapons such as mauls, knives, and halberds, directing them porcupine.
in battle like a command with a point of its blade. In
comparison to the rest of their kin, animate longsword are Animated Armor
opportunistic fighters, waiting for their allies to provide an Even if it is not directly under the control of a spellcaster,
opening for the longsword to make a decisive strike. animated armors have an insatiable need to protect
something. Sometimes, animated armor will simply defend
Animated Maul the location in which it was awakened. Other times, they have
Of all animated weapons, maul are the heavy bruisers. been known to "imprint" on the first individual they see,
Thanks to their heavy heads, they are able to smash through continually following them to protect them from harm.
the sturdiest of wall and heavily armored foes with little Thanks to their stalwart dedication to their task, animated
difficulty. armored have been known to shrug off otherwise lethal
damage, refusing to back down until its foe has been
Animated Glaive defeated.
Animated glaives are some of the most dangerous of all
animated weapons. Thanks to their extended ranged and
lightning reflexes, they are able to keep their enemies at bay
while providing an opening for its allies to make an attack
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Animated Ballista Animated Carriage
Animated ballistas are extremely territorial constructs that Like most statues, animated carriage are typically created
are obsessed with attacking any intruders, even if there is no with the intention to be animated. Although they are quite
one commanding it. They have been known to roam expensive to make, they prove to be quite superior to bestial
abandoned castles or forts, long after the defenders have let mounts. Whenever an animated carriage loses its initial
it. purpose or has no one to command it, it takes on a
In comparison to other constructs, animated ballista have personality of its own and is known to be quite nomadic.
extremely keen senses, allowing them to pinpoint the Although not intentionally malicious, animated carriages
location of an enemies hundreds of feet away. They also tend to be quite troublesome by locking unknowing
possess uncanny accuracy and are able to snipe a target from occupants inside its form and taking them on a wild joyride.
long distances with their colossal ballista bolts.
Animated Rowboat
Animated Statue Like the animated carriage, animated rowboats tend to be
Animated statues are often the most common of all animated quite nomadic, traveling across the open seas. They have
objects. The reason for this is that these statues are been known to travel hundreds of miles to reach entirely new
intentionally designed to come to life, wherein most other continents. It is believed that rumors of ghost ships are
constructs are given life by a chance spellcaster or magical actually accounts of animated boats.
accident. Some animated boats have known to be quite altruistic,
Animated statues typically stay dormant unless awakened helping stranded or shipwrecked sailors. Many arcanists
by special conditions set by their creator. Because of this, believe rogue rowboats acquired this behavior due to their
animated statues have been known to remain dormant, even initial programming as automated means of transportation.
long after a city has been destroyed or abandoned.
Animated House
Animated Statue Colossus Animated houses are some of the largest and rarest of all
Statue colossi are enormous variants of a traditional animated objects. The primary reason for this is that it
animated statue. These statues are typically used a cities last require a lot of magic to fully animate such a structure. A
means of defense against invaders, immediately coming to rouge animated house is a beacon that many animated
life, trampling anything in its wake. Others serve as ancient objects are attracted to. In fact, animated houses have been
guardians of lost tombs or temples to deter intruders. known to contain an entourage of animated objects that use
its body as a refuge.
Due to their incredible size, animated house are known to
be quite dangerous as they have been known to swallow
attackers, leaving them to be attacked by any objects inside
its form. These house have also learned to morph their form
into limbs that allow them to hurl debris and boulders at
attackers from long distances.
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Animated Table Animated Chair
Medium Construct, unaligned
Large Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 22(4d8+4)
Hit Points 32 (5d10+5) Speed 30ft.
Speed 30ft.
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Animated Bed Animated Cauldron
Large Construct, unaligned
Large Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 52(5d10+15)
Hit Points 37(5d10+10) Speed 20ft.
Speed 30ft.
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Animated Oven Animated Flying Rug
Large Construct, unaligned
Large Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 11 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 27(5d10)
Hit Points 37(5d10+10) Speed 10ft., 60ft. fly (Hover)
Speed 30ft.
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Animated Instrument Animated Bookshelf
Small Construct, unaligned Large Construct, unaligned
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
6 (-2) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 1 (-5) 3 (-4) 16 (+3) 19 (+4) 9 (-1) 11 (+0) 1 (-5) 3 (-4) 11 (+0)
Actions Actions
Dissonant Note Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, 60ft, Multiattack the bookshelf can make two tome blasts.
one target. Hit: 8 (1d10+3) thunder damage. On a
hit, the target must succeed a DC 13 Wisdom Slam Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, 5ft, one
saving throw or suffer disadvantage on attack rolls target. Hit: 15 (2d10+4) bludgeoning damage
until the end of its next turn. Creatures that are Tome Blast Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, 60ft,
deafened automatically succeed this saving throw. one target. Hit: 9 (2d4+4) bludgeoning damage. The
book automatically returns to the bookshelf
Harmonic Burst(Recharge 5-6) Creatures in a 2oft.
cone must succeed a DC 13 Constitution saving Book Storm(Recharge 5-6) Creatures in a 10ft. radius
throw. On a failed saving throw, creatures take around the bookshelf must succeed a DC 10
11(2d10) thunder damage and are stunned until the Dexterity saving throw or take 20(8d4) bludgeoning
end of its next turn. On a successful saving throw, damage. On a successful saving throw, it takes half
creatures take half damage and are not stunned. damage.
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Animated Doll Animated Chain
Medium Construct, unaligned
Small Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 11 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 18 (4d8)
Hit Points 10(4d4) Speed 30ft. 30ft. climb
Speed 20ft.
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Animated Knife Animated Longsword
Small Construct, unaligned
Tiny Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 10(3d6)
Hit Points 5(2d4) Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
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Animated Maul Animated Glaive
Small Construct, unaligned
Small Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 10(3d6)
Hit Points 10(3d6) Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
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Animated Shield Animated Wand
Small Construct, unaligned
Small Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 20(8d4)
Hit Points 10(3d6) Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
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Animated Torch Animated Chandelier
Medium Construct, unaligned
Tiny Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 44(8d8+8)
Hit Points 5(2d4) Speed 30ft., 30ft. climb
Speed 30ft. fly(hover)
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Animated Armor Animated Ballista
Large Construct, unaligned
Medium Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
Armor Class 18 (Natural Armor) Hit Points 70(10d10+20)
Hit Points 44(8d8+8) Speed 30ft
Speed 30ft.
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Animated Statue Animated Statue
Huge Construct, unaligned Colossus
Huge Construct, unaligned
Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 47(5d10+20) Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
Speed 30ft. Hit Points 135(10d12+60)
Speed 30ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 11 (+0) 18 (+4) 1 (-5) 3 (-4) 11 (+0) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
22 (+6) 11 (+0) 22 (+6) 1 (-5) 3 (-4) 11 (+0)
Skills Perception -2
Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic Saving Throws Con +10
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, Skills Perception -2
exhausted, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic
poisoned, prone Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
Senses blindsight 60ft. (blind beyond this radius), exhausted, frightened, paralyzed, petrified,
passive Perception 8 poisoned, prone
Proficiency Bonus +2 Senses blindsight 60ft. (blind beyond this radius),
Challenge 3 (700 xp) passive Perception 8
Proficiency Bonus +4
Antimagic Susceptibility The statue is incapacitated Challenge 9 (5900 xp)
while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted
with Dispel Magic, the statue must make a Antimagic Susceptibility The statue is incapacitated
Constitution saving throw against the caster's spell while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted
DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute. with Dispel Magic, the statue must make a
Crumbling Form When the statue drops to 0 Constitution saving throw against the caster's spell
hitpoints, it crumbles and is destroyed. Creatures DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute.
within 5ft. of the statue must succeed a DC 13 Crumbling Form When the statue drops to 0
Dexterity saving throw or take 11(2d10) hitpoints, it crumbles and is destroyed. Creatures
bludgeoning damage within 20ft. of the statue must succeed a DC 18
Endurance Upon failing a Constitution saving throw Dexterity saving throw or take 22(4d10)
that deals damage, the statue takes half damage. bludgeoning damage
Upon a successful saving throw, the statue takes no Endurance Upon failing a Constitution saving throw
damage. that deals damage, the statue takes half damage.
False Appearance While motionless, the statue is Upon a successful saving throw, the statue takes no
indistinguishable from a normal statue damage.
Siege Monster The statue can deal double damage to False Appearance While motionless, the statue is
buildings and objects indistinguishable from a normal statue
Staggering Blow When the statue deals a critical hit, Siege Monster The statue can deal double damage to
the target must succeed a DC 13 Strength saving buildings and objects
throw or fall prone. Staggering Blow When the statue deals a critical hit,
the target must succeed a DC 18 Strength saving
Actions throw or fall prone.
Multiattack The statue can make two slams on its
turn Actions
Slam Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, 5ft, one Multiattack The statue can make two slams on its
target. Hit: 14 (4d4+4) bludgeoning damage turn
Boulder Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range Slam Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, 10ft, one
30/120ft, one target. Hit: 26 (4d10+4) target. Hit: 24 (4d8+6) bludgeoning damage
bludgeoning damage. On a hit, the target must Boulder Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range
succeed a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be 120/480ft, one target. Hit: 50 (8d10+6)
knocked prone. bludgeoning damage. On a hit, the target must
succeed a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.
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