
Tome of Beasts 2 & 3 for D&D 5E
Brother Knows Quest
Dancing Foliage: An Exploration of Beauty and Danger
The described entity, a hybrid of plant and guardian, features long legs, forearms adorned with vibrant petals and serrated leaves, and a prominent flower head, creating an illusion of a giant flower. While inherently jovial and protective of its garden, the being possesses a duality that can turn lethal when provoked, capable of delivering harsh penalties to those who damage its domain, such as stepping on a peony. Its appearance allows for misleading perceptions, making it difficult to distinguish from an actual flower. The foliage also possesses unique abilities for performing luring or serrated dances, adding to its charisma and danger. Despite its fierce protective instincts, it shows a willingness to negotiate terms of care for its environment, particularly if changes enhance its aesthetic appeal, reinforcing the dual nature of beauty and danger intertwined in the concept of gardening guardianship.