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Tortle

Medium Humanoid · · CR 1

  • Humanoid
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

CR 1 medium humanoid — that's Tortle. Native to coastal. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
1
Type
Humanoid
Size
Medium
Alignment
Speed
30 ft.
Habitats
Coastal
Sources
Monsters of the Multiverse, Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Ecology

Tortle is a sentient species with its own culture, settlements, and political structure. It is most often found in coastal regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Tortle is driven by culture, faction, and personal motive; can be reasoned with, bribed, or betrayed. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Tortle is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 1 monstersAll HumanoidsCoastal

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tortle

What is the challenge rating of Tortle?
Tortle is rated CR 1. The rating fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
What type of creature is Tortle?
By creature type, Tortle is a humanoid, medium size.
Where does Tortle live?
Tortle is typically encountered in Coastal.
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