The Past's Allure. When in a range of 120 ft. of The Usurper's Knotroot, it will give of a psionic scent that will tap into a creatures memory, reminding them of a beloved scent from their past. If caught within range of the scent, a creature must make a WIS saving throw (DC 12). On a failed saving throw, the victim is overcome with the need to find the source of the scent. Pollenated Mind. While undetected, the Usurper's Knotroot can choose to burst its pollen sack, found under the leafage on the plant's stock. Any creature within a 20 ft. radius of the Usurper's Knotroot must make a CON saving throw (DC 14). On a failed save, the mind of the infected is controlled by the nearby Illithid hive and will have no choice but make their way to the Mind Flayer's lair. On a successful save, the target is not infected and is immediately aware of the Usurper's Knotroot location. A Usurper's Knotroot can only expel one pollen sack per day.
Thistle Shock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (3d6 +1) piercing damage. The Usurper's Knotroot thrusts its tentacle-like vines towards their target, releasing sharp thistles. On a successful hit, target must make a CON saving throw (DC 13). On a failed saving throw, the target is stunned until the end of the Knotroot's next turn. Pitcher's Grasp. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 +3) piercing damage. The Usurper's Knotroot can expand its large jaws hidden within its pitcher like pedals and attempt to bite its target. On a successful hit, the target is grappled. At the end of the target's next turn they can attempt to escape the Usurper's Knotroot's grasp. On a failed attempt, the target takes an additional 2d8+3 piercing damage.