Maahisy

Tiny fey (shapechanger)

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 7 (2d4 + 2)

Speed 25 ft.

STR 6 (−2) · DEX 16 (+3) · CON 12 (+1) · INT 14 (+2) · WIS 14 (+2) · CHA 11 (+0)

Skills Perception +4

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Common, Sylvan

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Traits

Fey Camouflage. The Maahisy has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in forested or natural subterranean environments.

Limited Shapechanger. The Maahisy can use its action to polymorph into a Tiny animal (frog, lizard, ermine, cat, etc.) it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size and speed, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Tiny Stature. The Maahisy can occupy another creature's space and vice versa. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Actions

Tiny Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Minor Illusion (Cantrip). The Maahisy casts the minor illusion cantrip. Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12).

### Behavior and Society

Maahisy are generally peaceful, focusing on crafting and living harmoniously within their communities.

They coexist with ants, sometimes following ant trails but never waging war against them.

Lore

Subterranean dwarf-like shapeshifters, skilled blacksmiths and weavers, owners of magical animals, and possessing grotesque appearances.

Maahisy are not just forest spirits or malevolent beings—they are an entire subterranean people who live in the forest.

They resemble humans but are very small in size, often clumsy, and quite unattractive in appearance. For example, they might have a hand on their back or one foot turned backward; one ear might be in the usual place while the other is positioned oddly on their head. However, these descriptions apply to male Maahisy. According to legends, Maahisy can have beautiful daughters without any anomalies.

From The Witchwood Bestiary 5E, p. 70 · Fern Flower Press