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Wvaske: Add Harvest Profile (Legendary ceiling — 20-slot carcass manifest per Monster Harvesting; unique mythic aberration, still alive) and See also; bestiary-wide retroactive harvest coverage

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Add Harvest Profile (Legendary ceiling — 20-slot carcass manifest per Monster Harvesting; unique mythic aberration, still alive) and See also; bestiary-wide retroactive harvest coverage

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 === Appearances ===
 * [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler]] - First encounter, party retreated
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Wvaske: Bestiary: reformat Mind Gobbler into the Monster Lore dossier format (Origins/Campaign preserved)

2026-06-13T02:29:01Z

Bestiary: reformat Mind Gobbler into the Monster Lore dossier format (Origins/Campaign preserved)

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	== Mind Gobbler ==		{{Monster Lore
	~~The~~ '''~~Mind Gobbler~~''' is a ~~terrifying aberration~~ encountered by [[~~Deez Nuts~~]] in the ~~deepest levels~~ beneath [[Garmok's Mine]]~~. Created through illithid experiments~~, ~~this creature combines the psychic abilities~~ of ~~a mind flayer with~~ the ~~monstrous form of a turkey~~-~~like beast, earning its name from both its appearance and its bone~~-~~chilling gobbling call~~.		\| creature_name = Mind Gobbler
			\| type = Aberration (unique) — a dragon-sized psionic horror, a mind flayer's making
	==~~= Description =~~==		\| vulnerabilities = None discovered
	~~The Mind Gobbler is~~ a ~~massive aberration, comparable in size to~~ a dragon~~. Its most distinctive features are~~ the ~~writhing tentacles emerging from a beaked, turkey~~-~~like head~~. ~~The creature's thick, reinforced hide is resistant to mundane weapons, and~~ it ~~possesses~~ a ~~powerful mind shield~~ that ~~deflects magical attacks. Its deep~~, ~~resonant gobble echoes through caverns, serving as both a hunting call~~ and a ~~psychological weapon.~~		\| resistances = Shrugs off ordinary weapons; a '''mind-shield''' that deflects magic
			\| immunities = None known
	~~The creature~~'s eyes glow with malevolent intelligence, suggesting the illithid influence in its creation. Its movements are surprisingly swift for its bulk, combining the predatory grace of a turkey with the supernatural fluidity of an aberration.		\| condition_immunities = None known
			\| strong_saves = Strong of mind (intelligence and wisdom)
	~~=== Abilities ===~~		\| senses = Sees in the dark; senses the minds around it
	* '''~~Psychic Blast~~''~~' - A devastating area-of-effect attack~~ that ~~can stun multiple opponents simultaneously~~		\| movement = Swift, despite its bulk
	* '''~~Tentacle Strike~~''' ~~- Powerful melee attacks capable of rendering even armored opponents unconscious~~		\| abilities = A '''psychic blast''' that stuns a whole line; '''tentacles''' that club a victim senseless; a '''mind-shield''' turning aside spells; summons '''gobble thralls'''; and a '''mythic''' second wind — at half-strength it rallies and '''regenerates''' rather than weakens
	* '''Mind Shield''' - Provides resistance to magical attacks, ~~deflecting or absorbing~~ spell ~~energy~~		\| confidence = Well-attested — but the company could not finish it; it survived and learned
	* '''~~Mythic Transformation~~''' ~~- At half health, the creature enters~~ a ~~second phase~~, ~~regenerating wounds~~ and ~~becoming even more dangerous~~		\| encountered = [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler\|Session 45]], the deeps beneath [[Garmok's Mine]]
	* '''Summon Gobble Thralls''' - ~~Can create mind-controlled minions called "gobble thralls" that serve and protect~~ it		\| agent = Agent Wren, of the Tellstone circle
	* '''~~Regeneration~~''' ~~- During its~~ mythic ~~phase, the creature can heal significant wounds~~		}}
	* '''Psychic Assault''' - Continuous mental attacks that wear down ~~opponents~~' ~~resolve~~		<!-- IMAGE NEEDED: upload art as [[File:Mind Gobbler.jpg]] then uncomment:
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			== The Harpers' Read ==
			A singular horror — a turkey-shaped beast remade by mind flayers into a dragon-sized engine of psychic murder, named for the bone-chilling gobble that echoes ahead of it. Two shields make it stubborn: a hide that turns ordinary steel, and a '''mind-shield''' that deflects spells — so bring '''magic weapons''' and effects that force a saving throw, not spell attacks. Its '''psychic blast''' can drop a whole line stunned, and at half-strength it does not falter; it '''rallies and regenerates''', a mythic second wind. The company could not put it down: it dominated [[Xanphina]] and forced a retreat. It lives yet beneath [[Garmok's Mine]] — and it remembers them.

	=== Origins ===		=== Origins ===

Wvaske: Created Mind Gobbler creature page from Session 45

2026-01-12T03:24:02Z

Created Mind Gobbler creature page from Session 45

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== Mind Gobbler ==
The '''Mind Gobbler''' is a terrifying aberration encountered by [[Deez Nuts]] in the deepest levels beneath [[Garmok's Mine]]. Created through illithid experiments, this creature combines the psychic abilities of a mind flayer with the monstrous form of a turkey-like beast, earning its name from both its appearance and its bone-chilling gobbling call.

=== Description ===
The Mind Gobbler is a massive aberration, comparable in size to a dragon. Its most distinctive features are the writhing tentacles emerging from a beaked, turkey-like head. The creature's thick, reinforced hide is resistant to mundane weapons, and it possesses a powerful mind shield that deflects magical attacks. Its deep, resonant gobble echoes through caverns, serving as both a hunting call and a psychological weapon.

The creature's eyes glow with malevolent intelligence, suggesting the illithid influence in its creation. Its movements are surprisingly swift for its bulk, combining the predatory grace of a turkey with the supernatural fluidity of an aberration.

=== Abilities ===
* '''Psychic Blast''' - A devastating area-of-effect attack that can stun multiple opponents simultaneously
* '''Tentacle Strike''' - Powerful melee attacks capable of rendering even armored opponents unconscious
* '''Mind Shield''' - Provides resistance to magical attacks, deflecting or absorbing spell energy
* '''Mythic Transformation''' - At half health, the creature enters a second phase, regenerating wounds and becoming even more dangerous
* '''Summon Gobble Thralls''' - Can create mind-controlled minions called "gobble thralls" that serve and protect it
* '''Regeneration''' - During its mythic phase, the creature can heal significant wounds
* '''Psychic Assault''' - Continuous mental attacks that wear down opponents' resolve

=== Origins ===
The Mind Gobbler is believed to be a product of illithid (mind flayer) experimentation. The creature's psychic abilities and aberrant physiology suggest deliberate bio-engineering, possibly as a guardian creature or weapon. Its presence in the depths beneath [[Garmok's Mine]] indicates it may have been placed there deliberately or escaped from deeper Underdark facilities.

=== Campaign Involvement ===

During [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler|Session 45]], [[Deez Nuts]] encountered this creature in the deepest chambers beneath [[Garmok's Mine]]. The battle proved to be one of the party's most challenging encounters.

The combat began with the party attempting a coordinated assault. [[Alexios]] declared a Vow of Enmity and charged with divine smite, [[Xanphina]] called upon her ancestral spirits, and [[Shade]] played his bagpipes to inspire the group. However, the Mind Gobbler's defenses proved formidable, with its thick hide absorbing much of the damage and its mind shield deflecting magical attacks.

As the battle progressed, the creature demonstrated its terrifying power. Its psychic blasts stunned multiple party members, and its tentacle strikes knocked [[Keyleth]] unconscious twice during the fight. The party fought valiantly, with [[Gootcha]]'s sneak attacks finding purchase and [[Karma]] shapeshifting between forms to maintain tactical advantages.

The turning point came when the creature activated its mythic transformation at half health. Wounds regenerated, and the Mind Gobbler began summoning gobble thralls—mind-controlled servants that appeared endlessly. Faced with a two-phase boss fight, dwindling resources, and multiple unconscious allies, [[Shade]] made the critical decision to retreat.

[[Karma]] transformed into a giant spider to carry the unconscious [[Alexios]], while [[Keyleth]] cast fog cloud to cover their escape. The party fled through the [[Myconid Grove]], with the Mind Gobbler's gobbling pursuit echoing behind them until they reached the upper levels of the mine.

'''The Mind Gobbler survived the encounter and remains in the depths of [[Garmok's Mine]], wounded but very much alive—a threat yet to be overcome.'''

=== Current Status ===
The Mind Gobbler remains in its lair deep beneath [[Garmok's Mine]]. While wounded from its battle with [[Deez Nuts]], its regenerative abilities and mythic nature suggest it has likely recovered. The creature continues to guard the deepest chambers of the mine, its gobbling calls echoing through the Underdark passages as a warning to any who would venture into its domain.

=== Lair ===
The Mind Gobbler dwells in a massive chamber in the deepest levels of [[Garmok's Mine]], far below the [[Myconid Grove]]. The lair is accessible only through treacherous Underdark passages and shows signs of illithid architecture, supporting the theory of the creature's artificial origins.

=== Appearances ===
* [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler]] - First encounter, party retreated

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