Weekly Beasties: Black Annis (d20)
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Black Annis. In mythology¸ this name references everything from the mother of hags to one of the first supernatural monsters to walk the physical plane. But whatever truth may be to those legends¸ the present day reality is much simpler: There is more than one Black Annis.
When any creature with untapped spellcasting potential is reviled and cursed by the community¸ her magics can react by transforming her into the object of their fears. This process usually leaves the Annis looking like a wizened old crone¸ but with the strength and speed of a monstrous predator. This transformation pays no mind to the previous alignment of its victim - much to the surprise of angry mobs in pursuit when it occurs.
Sadly¸ it is often frightened commoners never aware of their spellcasting abilities who suffer the fate of a Black Annis. If the curse is removed¸ it is possible to rehabilitate a Black Annis back into society¸ but doing so is often no easy task since she will resist at every turn.