What They Are
Scarecrows are animated constructs—straw-stuffed bodies bound to wooden frames and brought to life by dark magic. In Barovia, they serve as guardians and ambush predators.
What the Party Knows
- The party encountered scarecrows at the Luna River Crossroads in Session 13
- Two scarecrows ambushed the party alongside four twig blights
- They appeared to be normal scarecrows mounted on tree branches until they suddenly tore themselves free
- Their bodies were hewn of rough straw with weathered cloth clinging to their frames
- Black raven feathers poked from their stuffed guts
- Their painted sackcloth eyes seemed mocking
- The scarecrows moved with unnatural coordination despite being made of straw
- They were dispatched by the party during the brief but intense skirmish
Appearance
- Straw bodies bound to wooden frames
- Weathered cloth for clothing
- Sackcloth heads with painted eyes
- Black raven feathers embedded in their bodies
- Move with inhuman strength despite their construction
Appearance in Sessions
- Session 13 — The party fought scarecrows at the Luna River Crossroads