Boggart

Boggarts were the immature shapeshifting forms of will-o'-wisps who often took form of a small humanoid.

Once

trapped or ambushed, the would-be predator becomes the prey of the

boggart. The monster devours the life force of the victim and its physical

body tool Thus, no resurrection is possible.

Description
Boggarts' shapechanging ability allowed them to take on a small humanoid's appearance and that of a will-o'-wisp. The humanoid shape could be a perfect imitation of an individual they've witnessed or studied in the past.

Abilities
Even though talented shape-changers, most boggarts could not stay in a halfling, or other small humanoid form. They transformed back into their original form after 10-12 minutes.

Combat
Boggarts could use tools and weapons but often attacked with their electrifying touch. The same lightning damage can be done by them via a lightning bolt of range every two minutes.

Another dangerous ability they utilize in combat and in hunt was confusion. These small creatures could confuse their prey once a day by screaming, screeching, whistling, creating thunderous ruckus for two whole minutes. This confusion affected all creatures within the radius of centered at the clamorous boggart. The confusion could not be stopped by simply plugging one's ears and affected its targets for seven and a half minutes. The only way to stop a boggart attempting to cause confusion was striking it successfully.

Ecology
Boggarts' dual forms meant that they needed both, meat and life force to live, grow and mature. They used the shapeshifting ability to lure humanoids into the swamps and forests to be consumed, and hunted more dangerous creatures that considered their small humanoid form to be a prey.

Ues
Members of the Cult of the Dragon used boggart skeletons, among other ingredients, to craft powerful blue variety of the dragon's tooth wondrous item that could summon loyal blue-armored warriors in service of the cultists.

Essence of an will-o'-wisp or boggart was one of the material components for the secret page spell.

History
In 1358 DR, a general trades store, the Maltese Roc, owned by a retired halfling fighter Samual Hart, was taken over by a group of boggarts. The mischievous creatures captured and impersonated the owner and the store's employees, until their enterprise was interrupted by a group of unnamed adventurers.

Notable

 * Humphrey, Bakall, and Heppbyrn: the three boggarts who took over operations of the Maltese Roc general store and pawnshop in 1358 DR.