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| Min-CR = 7
| Min-CR = 6
| Max-CR = 14
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| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role |  
| Role |  
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Swarm, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->


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| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Swarm =
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat = Y
| Restrict-Role-Threat = Y
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| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Magical Beast
| Type | Magical Beast
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
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| Subtype |  
| Subtype |  
   <!-- If second monster type (e.g. a swarm of vermin): Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
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| NudgeSpace =  
| NudgeSpace =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.               -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the space will default to 10 ft.                                                                                 -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the space occupied by the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the space of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the space will default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 10 feet. Troops default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->


| NudgeReach = -1
| NudgeReach = -1
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.     -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the reach will default to 0 ft.                                                                         -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the reach of the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the reach of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the reach will default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 0 ft. Troops default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) -->




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| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgePriToHit =  
| NudgePriToHit =  
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| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeSecToHit =  
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| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeTerToHit =  
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| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeQuaToHit =  
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| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeRangedToHit =  
| NudgeRangedToHit =  
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| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =  
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
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| Frequency =
| Effect =
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}}
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<!--  REPLACE "PERSONAL SPACE ISSUES" OR "DARKEN THE SKY" POWER
      SWARM ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Swarm" role. It replaces the default "Personal Space Issues" power
        (or the "Darken The Sky" power, if it is a Troop), which allows swarms to inflict
        the Distracted condition when they damage a foe (or it grants an area of affect
        ranged attack if it is a troop). Leave this blank if you want the "Personal Space
        Issues" or "Darken the Sky" power to appear when this monster is designated as a
        "Swarm" role.                                                                      -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action,
        Free Action, Immediate Action, Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At
        Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Description =


     <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage  
     <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage  
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<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->
<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->


| OutOfCombat = Bulette Pups spend all their time trying to grow big and strong enough to flee their horrifying parents. Aside from that deep drive to excel, Pups can be found ranging surprising distances from their home lair, and can even be found in considerable numbers, as they will often form loose 'hunting packs' for a modicum of protection when away from their adults.  
| OutOfCombat = Bulette Pups spend all their time trying to grow big and strong enough to flee their horrifying parents. Aside from that deep drive to excel, Pups can be found ranging surprising distances from their home lair, and can even be found in considerable numbers, as they will often form loose 'hunting packs' for a modicum of protection when away from their adults.  

Latest revision as of 09:06, 3 May 2022

Bulette Pup (CR 9)

Pure Evil - Large - Magical Beast
Lore: Know (Arcana)
17 35
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
13
Perception:
24 +14
Passive Active
Ambush:
9+
on a d20

Senses:

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
27
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
26
Monster Health
178 89 14
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +11
Refl: +6
Will: +5

Strong Against:

Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Large
10 ft. 5 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+15
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+13
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
0
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Savage Bite +15 (2d10+12/x2)
    as crushing (physical, common)

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Savage Bite +15 (2d10+12/x2)
    as crushing (physical, common)
  • 2x Four-Inch Nails +15 (2d6+5/x2)
    as slashing (physical, common)

Standard Attack (Ranged):

Full Attack (Ranged):

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

22
STR
18
DEX
16
CON
4
INT
13
WIS
6
CHA

Skills:

Languages:

Feats:

  • Combat Reflexes (EFFECT: Monsters with this feat make up to 4 attacks of opportunity per round instead of one.)

Special Abilities

Break For It! (Ex) Immediate Action 1/Enc

If the bulette is killed (after its Resurgence) while the bulette pup is still alive, as an immediate triggered reaction the bulette pup burrows away and vanishes, finally free of the tyranny of its monstrous parent. However, if a bulette pup uses its Break For It power, it is NOT considered to be defeated, and does NOT grant experience or treasure.

Show Off (Ex) Automatic

Up to once per round, if an attack is made against the bulette and doesn't also include the bulette pup, and the Pup is within the bulette's threatened area, the pup can immediately move to any other square within the bulette's threatened area, as it seeks to aid and impress the greater monster.

While the pup must end this movement anywhere in the bulette's threatened area, only one or more squares of the pup's space must overlap this area for it to be a legal destination.

This movement does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and occurs after the attack against the bulette is resolved.

Bulette Pup

Bulette Pup

Bulette pups are the Henchmen for the terrible Bulettes. It is possible to meet a bulette pup without a bulette, as a standalone monster, but where there are pups, there are likely to be adults. Juvenile bulettes are horrific monsters all by themselves, but their jealous parents won't let them leave their sight until the lesser fiends are able to fight their way clear. As a result, nearly all bulette pups are encountered while their parent is nearby.

As terrible as the bulette pup is, most adventurers who have fought a bulette barely mention the lesser monster. Because bulettes are just that nasty. Even though they are large, armored, and deadly monstrosities, bulette pups are overshadowed by their terrible parents in every way, and as a result are little remarked in adventurers circles.

During battle, any time the parent is close to the pup, the pup will attack with frenzied strength as it seeks to impress its parent. Pups will deliberately maneuver to try and fight close enough to their parent to gain this benefit, as they try to show their parent that they are ready to "leave the nest," as it were.

Combat Tactics

Bulette pups have only two interests when in a fight alongside their parental monstrosities:

  • Impress their parent bulette
  • Escape!

Bulette pups will try to stay close to the bulette to gain the Showoff bonus, and will attack savagely while they do. If at all possible they will try to gain flanks and full attacks, although given how mobile the adult bulette is, that isn't always possible.

Aside from that, as soon as the adult bulette is killed or flees, they leave instantly, with no hesitation. However, since an escaped bulette pup just means another adult bulette soon, if the players allow a bulette pup to escape this way it is NOT a victory and grants no rewards. So, this gives players a hard choice: concentrate on the bulette to shorten the battle, or concentrate on the pups to maximize their rewards.

Out of Combat

Bulette Pups spend all their time trying to grow big and strong enough to flee their horrifying parents. Aside from that deep drive to excel, Pups can be found ranging surprising distances from their home lair, and can even be found in considerable numbers, as they will often form loose 'hunting packs' for a modicum of protection when away from their adults.

No matter how far they roam, their parental behemoths seem able to find them, so any Pup large enough to be out on its own is also close enough to report back to its parent(s) at least every couple of days, and woe betide the Pup that fails to appease its possessive parental monster.

This also means that any battle with only Pups is opening the door to peril, because sooner or later, the parent monster is going to come looking for its errant offspring. If it finds that offspring dead, and a culprit conveniently nearby, rest assured that a truly savage attack is soon to follow.

Rewards

XP: 6,400

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 5,125 gp.

Weight: 90 lbs.     Volume: 3.6 cu. ft.

Optional Treasure Rules: Roll a d20 on Table 1 below once per encounter (NOT per creature). Any items discovered are in addition to the normal treasure for the encounter.

Table 1: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 10 Nothing Found
11 - 14 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1)
15 - 17 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2)
18 - 19 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3)
20 Roll on Table 2
### Nothing to see here!
### Or here. Move along.
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Languid Remnants (tier 1)
6 - 10 3 Pale Remnants (tier 2)
11 - 14 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4)
15 - 17 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5)
18 - 19 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6)
20 Roll on Table 3
### Or here. Move along.
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Bright Remnants (tier 3)
6 - 8 3 Intense Remnants (tier 4)
9 - 11 3 Blazing Remnants (tier 5)
12 - 14 3 Vital Remnants (tier 6)
15 - 17 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7)
18 - 19 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8)
20 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9)



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