Mantid Psychics and Scavengers
Habitat: Desert, Grassland; Treasure: Armaments
Thri-kreen marauders employ weapons made of stone and bone, such as the spear-like gythka and throwing blades called chatkcha.
Thri-kreen are mantis-like wanderers who harness their innate camouflage and psychic abilities to survive. Different groups of thri-kreen have distinct carapaces, from the rocky shades of desert-dwellers to the vibrant hues of those living in verdant lands. While their language has a distinctly insectile quality, thri-kreen often use telepathy to communicate, and groups can rapidly share a wealth of detailed information without making a sound.
I would tell you now the tale of the first Ka’Cha, the first thri-kreen who knew and taught the truth: that the clutch is all.
—Ka’Cha, thri-kreen knowledge hunter
Multiattack. The thri-kreen makes two attacks, using Gythka or Chatkcha in any combination.
Gythka. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) Poison damage.
Chatkcha. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage.
Leap. The thri-kreen jumps up to 15 feet by spending 5 feet of movement.
