Towering over standard infantry at 43mm, this Harvest Stalker is the embodiment of cornfield dread. Armed with a soul-reaping scythe and a focus wand, this highly detailed construct features realistic burlap textures, protruding straw, and a watchful crow companion. Perfect for horror-themed campaigns or as a menacing boss in your next tabletop session.
A sentient scarecrow stands guard over its pumpkin patch, casually resting its reaping scythe while waiting for trespassers.
A mid-level boss or an elite lieutenant for a hag or necromancer, likely possessing both melee reach and area-of-effect fear or necrotic spells.
Artist: Hot Goblin Custom
Type: HERO, MONSTER
Pose: The figure is in a relaxed but vigilant standing pose, leaning its primary weapon on its shoulder.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: menacing
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Suitable Locations: haunted cornfield, abandoned farmstead, witch's garden, autumnal forest, Shadowfell village, cursed pumpkin patch, hollowed-out graveyard, alchemist's garden
Encounter Scenarios: A construct guardian protecting a rural farm from intruders (enemy), A cursed soul trapped in a burlap body seeking a way to regain humanity (NPC/ally), A high-level minion for a harvest-themed hag or necromancer (minion), A 'living' scarecrow that serves as the boss of a low-level autumn dungeon (boss)
Power Level: Hard (score 58/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Excellent as a standard Scarecrow monster or a Reborn/Warforged character.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Fits the aesthetic of a Soulbound Scarecrow or Construct.; Mork Borg (perfect): The grim, stitched aesthetic matches the game's dark tone perfectly.; Frostgrave (good): Works well as a construct or a wizard's apprentice in a themed warband.; Ravenloft (D&D Horror setting) (perfect): Ideal for any adventure set in the Domains of Dread.; Shadow of the Demon Lord (perfect): Fits the dark, often agricultural horror of the system.
Race: Scarecrow (Construct), Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Slender, Size: Large, Age: Ageless/Undead, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Reborn, Warforged, Golem, Undead
Distinguishing Features: Stitched burlap skin, Straw protruding from joints, Stitched facial features, Pointed brimmed hat, Tall, lanky frame
Weapons: Scythe: A large, curved blade with a jagged, almost bone-like aesthetic near the attachment point, mounted on a long wooden shaft resting on the shoulder.; Wand or Staff: A short staff held across the body with a bulbous, possibly carved head.
Armor: Padded (Burlap and straw, Full body)
Clothing: Hat, Tunic, Pants, Cuffs/Trim
Equipment: Lantern, Belt Pouches
Accessories: Rope Belt
Character Classes: Warlock (high%), Druid (Circle of Spores/Blight) (medium%), Necromancer (medium%)
NPC Role: Guardian of a cursed field or an agricultural quest-giver.
Creature: Scarecrow (Construct), Size: Large
Body: Lanky humanoid frame made of burlap sacks stuffed with straw, held together by stitches and rope.
Also known as: Soulbound Scarecrow, Stuffed Golem, Burlap Construct
Related creatures: Crows, Hags, Flesh Golems, Jack-O-Lanterns
Distinctive Features: Stitched eyes and mouth, Pet crow companion, Straw protruding from joints
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Scythe, description: A massive harvesting tool used as a weapon., position: Right shoulder, type: Magic Wand, description: A bulbous implement for casting spells., position: Left hand, The wand suggests spellcasting capability, likely necrotic or nature-based.
Defensive Features: Resistance to bludgeoning damage due to straw stuffing.
Aesthetic: Creepy / Unsettling, Horrifying / Grotesque, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Sinister / Evil, Cool / Badass
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy, Slavic / Eastern European
Hairstyle: None
Similar to characters: Fiddlesticks (League of Legends), The Scarecrow (DC Comics/Batman), Jack Skellington, Harold (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Dorothy's Scarecrow (Dark Version)
Miniature Dimensions: 43.3mm H x 36.2mm W x 25.4mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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