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{{5e Monster
|name=Stone Stalker <!--Creature Name-->
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Elemental <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Earth Elemental <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Neutral <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=17 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=104 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=16d8+32 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=50 ft., Stonemerge 50 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=19 
|dex=16 
|con=20
|int=9
|wis=16
|cha=11
|saves= <!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} +9, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +10 <!--Stealth +3-->
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks.<!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Poison}} <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Exhaustion}}, {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}, {{srd5lc|Petrified}}, {{srd5lc|Poisoned}}, {{srd5lc|Unconscious}} <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft. {{srd5lc|Tremorsense}} 120 ft. <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=19 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages=They can understand, but not speak or write, {{srd5lc|Terran}} and {{srd5lc|Common}}<!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|cr=6 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp=2,300 <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|qualities=
{{5e Ability|Elemental Nature|The stalker does not need to eat, breathe, or sleep. It does not need to {{SRD5|Resting|rest}}, except to recover {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s.}}

{{5e Ability|Stonemerge|The stalker can merge with earth or stone. It may move up to 50 ft. and reemerge (treat this as [[SRD5:Teleport|teleportation]]). 

In addition, the stalker may choose to remain merged with the earth/stone at the end of this movement. While merged it may not be seen or targeted by attacks. It may, and often will, use the {{srd5lc|Ready}} action to reemerge and make an attack when a target or opponent comes within range.}}

{{5e Ability|Faultless Tracker|The stalker is given a quarry by its summoner. The stalker knows the direction and distance to its quarry as long as the two of them are on the same [[SRD5:Plane|plane of existence]]. The stalker also knows the location of its summoner.}}

{{5e Ability|Deafened by Thunder|If the stalker is damaged by thunder damage, it must succeed in a DC 12 {{SRD5|Constitution}} save or be {{srd5lc|Deafened}} from it. While deafened, it cannot use its Tremorsense. It may make a save at the end of each of its turns to remove this condition. }}

|actions=
{{5e Ability|Multiattack|The stalker makes two claw attacks.}}

{{5e Ability|Claw|''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 11 (2d6+4) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} or {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage (stalker's choice).}}
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==Ecology==
Stone stalkers are cunning predators on the Elemental Plane of Earth. While relatively intelligent, they have not developed culture. They have no language, but understand Terran and Common. They live primarily solitary lives, but will sometimes form a small, temporary pack or group for mutual defense or to take down stronger prey. Summoned stalkers never form a group, wanting only to end their geas and return to their own plane.

They are more intelligent and more dangerous than the more common [[Sand Slip (5e Monster)|Sand Slip]]. But unlike the slip, they must be summoned to reach the Material Plane.

==Relentless==
Once summoned, they stalker will track its prey until either it or its target are destroyed. While not overly intelligent, it is cunning and will set ambushes or retreat when prudent. It is patient and will utilize [[SRD5:Resting|rests]] to restore hit points.

==Appearance==
On the Material Plane, it looks like a jumble of stones in a quadruped shape similar to a large wolf or bear. It has no mouth or visible eyes. It can extend long obsidian claws from its feet and arms or keep them withdrawn. It very seldom rests above ground, but when it does it appears as nothing more than a group of boulders and stones.

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Alignment	Neutral +
Author	Rlyehable +
CRval	6 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	6 +
Creature Name	Stone Stalker +
Experience Points	2,300 +
Features	Elemental Nature +, Stonemerge +, Faultless Tracker +, Deafened by Thunder +, Multiattack +, Claw + and {{{feature1}}} +
Hit Dice	16d8+32 +
Hit Points	104 +
Identifier	5e Monster +
Name	Stone Stalker +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Stone Stalker 5e +
Subtype	Earth Elemental +
Title	Stone Stalker +
Type	Elemental +