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| | | Min-CR = 14 | ||
| Max-CR = 22 | |||
| Image = Aboleth_Lasher_1.png | | MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}} | ||
<!-- Value: file name and extension only | | MonsterName | Aboleth Lasher | ||
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| Image | Aboleth_Lasher_1.png | |||
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| Caption=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Caption}}} | |||
| Caption | | |||
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| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}} | | Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}} | ||
| Role | | | Role | Heavy | ||
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}}</onlyinclude> | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
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| Restrict-Role-No-Role = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Heavy = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Killer = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Leader = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Legend = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Minion = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Shooter = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Sneak = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Swarm = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Tank = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Threat = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Villain = | |||
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| Associated-Role-Notes=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Associated-Role-Notes}}} | | Associated-Role-Notes=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Associated-Role-Notes}}} | ||
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: | | Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}} | ||
| Description | '''''This monster frequently has the Heavy role, but may be set to other roles if desired.''''' | |||
Aboleths look like the result of the unholy union of a giant carp and a giant squid, that also fell into a vat of demonic slime sometime after their bizarre birth. They are 12-foot long fish, with features of a catfish, modified with numerous flowing tentacles emerging from their upper torso. They are prodigiously slimy, often covered so thickly with effluvium that they are difficult to make out. They inhabit any aquatic environment, whether fresh water, brackish, or salt water. Some variants have even been known to survive (and thrive) in other liquid environments, such as the lava of active volcanoes, or within caustic pools of boiling acid. | |||
Aboleths require frequent exposure to water to survive, but can flop about on land if necessary, though they are ungainly when doing so and lose a great deal of their agility. They prefer instead to lure their prey into the water with them, using trickery, traps, or other subterfuge to make diving into that pool of water seem like a good idea. | |||
No one can say what the origin of the aboleth species is, but it is clearly documented that they have existed for a very long time. Even the most ancient writings of the fey indicate that aboleths are an ancient species. | |||
| Size = Large | While their origins are unknown, their predilection for conquest is widely reported. Aboleths are powerfully psychic, and dominate any creatures who stray into their domains. They are also highly intelligent, and carefully plan and plot how best to expand their domains into all the lands surrounding their lair. They will use their dominated thralls to lure more people to them, dominating them and expanding their influence even further. They have been known to tamper with the politics of the civilized races, subverting towns and cities with their enslaved thralls, and manipulating the populace to their own ends. | ||
Indeed, as threats to the world go, aboleths share the same kind of infamy as liches and mummies, whose plots span centuries, and whose corruption and influence can sometimes be felt continents away from their actual lairs. Aboleths are known to associate with sahaugin and locathah, but nearly any creature could be enthralled to an aboleth, or coerced to follow its will. | |||
Aboleth lashers are unusual for aboleths in that they thrive in melee combat. Where most aboleths will serve a supporting or artillery role in a combat, throwing thralls in the way to avoid direct engagement, lashers can scrap with the best of them. Of course, they also host a battery of powerful psychic abilities, making them terrible threats, but they will fearlessly wade into battle all the same. | |||
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| Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Alignment}}} | |||
| Alignment | Pure Evil | |||
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| Size=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Size}}} | |||
| Size | Large | |||
<!-- Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic --> | <!-- Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}} | | Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}} | ||
| Type | Aberration | | Type | Aberration | ||
<!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean | <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}} | | Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}} | ||
| Subtype | Aboleth | | Subtype | Aboleth | ||
<!-- If second monster type | <!-- 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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<!-- SENSES --> | |||
<!-- | <!-- These senses have no ranges; the monster either has them (Value: "Y") or doesn't (leave blank) --> | ||
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Vision = | |||
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Sound = | |||
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Smell = | |||
| Sense-Has-Low-Light-Vision = | |||
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or leave blank if the monster doesn't possess the sense in question. --> | |||
| Sense-Darkvision-Range = | |||
| Sense-Heartsight-Range = 150 | |||
| Sense-Keen-Hearing-Range = | |||
| Sense-Precise-Hearing-Range = | |||
| Sense-Echolocation-Range = | |||
| Sense-Scent-Range = | |||
| Sense-Keen-Scent-Range = | |||
| Sense-Perfect-Scent-Range = | |||
| Sense-Airsense-Range = | |||
| Sense-Blindsense-Range = | |||
| Sense-Cloudsense-Range = | |||
| Sense-Lifesense-Range = | |||
| Sense-Mindsense-Range = 150 | |||
| Sense-Tremorsense-Range = | |||
| Sense-Watersense-Range = | |||
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| Senses-Custom-Text = | |||
| NudgePerception = +3 | | NudgePerception = +3 | ||
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<!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 --> | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 --> | ||
| SpecialDefenses = DR {{Hit-Dice}}/Cuprium | | SpecialDefenses = DR {{Hit-Dice}}/-, bypassed by [[Dweomermetals#Cuprium-Infused_Weapons|Cuprium]]-infused weapons. | ||
<!-- Put any DR or ER values here --> | <!-- Put any DR or ER values here --> | ||
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<!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; | <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; | ||
immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added | immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added | ||
'''''Hardened ( | '''''Hardened (1/2 damage):''''' | ||
'''''Immune (no effect):''''' --> | '''''Immune (no effect):''''' --> | ||
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<!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) --> | <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) --> | ||
<!-- MOVE TYPES --> | |||
<!-- | <!-- If the monster has a given movement type, list the speed, in feet (just the number only), below; | ||
if they don't have that movement type, leave it blank --> | |||
| Move-Type-Walk-Speed = 15 | |||
| Move-Type-Burrowing-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Tunneling-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Earth-Glide-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Climb-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Climb-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Brachiating-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Vaulting-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Hover-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Flight-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Flight-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Swim-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Swim-Speed = 60 | |||
| Move-Type-Jet-Speed = 200 | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Teleport-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Teleport-Speed = | |||
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| Move-Type-Custom-Text = | |||
| NudgeSpace = | | NudgeSpace = | ||
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| PriAtkName = | | PriAtkName = | ||
<!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") --> | <!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") --> | ||
| Pri-Atk-Dmg-Type = | |||
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| PriAtkNotes = | | PriAtkNotes = | ||
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| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | ||
| | | Pri-Atk-Is-Touch = Y | ||
<!-- If | <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | PriAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- 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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| NudgePriDamage = | | NudgePriDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| SecAtkName = | | SecAtkName = | ||
<!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none --> | <!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none --> | ||
| Sec-Atk-Dmg-Type = | |||
<!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | |||
| SecAtkNotes = | | SecAtkNotes = | ||
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| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | ||
| | | Sec-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If | <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | SecAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeSecToHit = | | NudgeSecToHit = | ||
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| NudgeSecDamage = | | NudgeSecDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| TerAtkName = | | TerAtkName = | ||
<!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none --> | <!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none --> | ||
| Ter-Atk-Dmg-Type = | |||
<!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | |||
| TerAtkNotes = | | TerAtkNotes = | ||
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| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | ||
| | | Ter-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If | <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | TerAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeTerToHit = | | NudgeTerToHit = | ||
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| NudgeTerDamage = | | NudgeTerDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| QuaAtkName = | | QuaAtkName = | ||
<!-- Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none --> | <!-- Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none --> | ||
| Qua-Atk-Dmg-Type = | |||
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| QuaAtkNotes = | | QuaAtkNotes = | ||
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| QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | ||
| | | Qua-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeQuaToHit = | | NudgeQuaToHit = | ||
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| NudgeQuaDamage = | | NudgeQuaDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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<!-- Range increment in feet (e.g. 20 ft.); -2 to hit per increment after first --> | <!-- Range increment in feet (e.g. 20 ft.); -2 to hit per increment after first --> | ||
| RangedAtkNumberOfIncrements = 3 | | RangedAtkNumberOfIncrements = 3 | ||
<!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 --> | <!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 --> | ||
| | | Ranged-Atk-Dmg-Type = Psychic | ||
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| RangedAtkNotes = '''plus:''' Aberrant Thoughts | |||
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| RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value --> | ||
| | | Ranged-Atk-Is-Touch = Y | ||
<!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- 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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| NudgeRangedDamage = | | NudgeRangedDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| NudgeSiegeDamage = | | NudgeSiegeDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
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<!-- LANGUAGES --> | <!-- LANGUAGES --> | ||
| Languages = F'thaghu'fhalma, Enuncia ( | | Languages = F'thaghu'fhalma, Enuncia (confused or enthralled creatures only), Gurahn'lloig | ||
<!-- Comma-separated list --> | <!-- Comma-separated list --> | ||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITIES --> | <!-- SPECIAL ABILITIES --> | ||
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Save-Mod Optional. Add or subtract from base DC. Example: -2 lowers DC by 2. | Save-Mod Optional. Add or subtract from base DC. Example: -2 lowers DC by 2. | ||
Frequency Optional. Values: rounds, minutes, hours, days, moons, years. Skip to use defaults (rounds for poisons, days for diseases). | Frequency Optional. Values: rounds, minutes, hours, days, moons, years. Skip to use defaults (rounds for poisons, days for diseases). | ||
Effect list effect. Example: {{Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Dilution|STR dilution]] and {{Standard-Dmg}} | Effect list effect. Example: {{Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Dilution|STR dilution]] and {{Standard-Dmg}} {{dmg|poison}} damage per interval. | ||
Fruition list fruition. Examples: | Fruition list fruition. Examples: Victim takes {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} {{dmg|poison}} damage; Victim dies; Victim falls [[Prone]] and is [[Helpless]], etc. | ||
F-Duration list when the fruition expires if not healed (if ever). Examples: full night's rest; 1d4 days; permanent until healed, etc. | F-Duration list when the fruition expires if not healed (if ever). Examples: full night's rest; 1d4 days; permanent until healed, etc. | ||
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| Ability-1-Type = Su | | Ability-1-Type = Su | ||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | ||
| Ability-1-Action-Required = Always On | |||
<!-- 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. --> | |||
| Ability-1-Concentration = | | Ability-1-Concentration = | ||
<!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | ||
| Ability-1-Description = This creature has spell resistance. In order to affect them with a spell or spell-like ability, the caster must first make a [[Caster Check]] versus the creature's [[Maneuver Defense]] value ({{Maneuver-Defense}}). If the check is successful, the spell or spell-like ability is resolved as normal. If the caster check fails, the spell is cast, but does not affect the creature in any way. | | Ability-1-Description = This creature has [[spell resistance]]. In order to affect them with a spell or spell-like ability, the caster must first make a [[Caster Check]] versus the creature's [[Maneuver Defense]] value ({{Maneuver-Defense}}). If the check is successful, the spell or spell-like ability is resolved as normal. If the caster check fails, the spell is cast, but does not affect the creature in any way. | ||
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| Ability-2-Type = Su, Aura 10' | | Ability-2-Type = Su, Aura 10' | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-2-Action-Required = Automatic within 10 feet | |||
<!-- 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. --> | |||
| Ability-2-Concentration = | | Ability-2-Concentration = | ||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability-2-Description = Any creature | | Ability-2-Description = Any creature that moves within 10 feet of the aboleth's space, or is within 10 feet of the aboleth's space as a result of the aboleth's movement, must make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or they take {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|acid}} damage. If the creature is under the effects of the [[Confused]] condition, it does not receive a saving throw. Creatures that succeed on the saving throw take only half damage. | ||
This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round. | |||
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| Ability-3-Type = Su | | Ability-3-Type = Su | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-3-Action-Required = Automatic after ranged attack | |||
<!-- 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. --> | |||
| Ability-3-Concentration = | | Ability-3-Concentration = | ||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability-3-Description = The first time each round that a creature is struck by an aboleth's Infinite Lash ranged touch attack, the creature must make an immediate Will save, DC {{Save-DC}} or become [[ | | Ability-3-Description = The first time each round that a creature is struck by an aboleth's Infinite Lash ranged touch attack, the creature must make an immediate Will save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or become [[Subdued]]. If the creature is already [[Subdued]], there is no saving throw, and the creature must immediately move at its fastest move speed toward the Aboleth that struck it, instead. This is forced movement, and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. | ||
This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round. | |||
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| Ability-4-Type = Su | | Ability-4-Type = Su | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-4-Action-Required = Swift Action 1/Rnd against Confused creature | |||
<!-- 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. --> | |||
| Ability-4-Concentration = | | Ability-4-Concentration = | ||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability-4-Description = Once per round | | Ability-4-Description = Once per round as a swift action, the aboleth can target one [[Confused]] creature within 20 feet of its space with a powerful psychic assault. The Confused creature may make a Will save to resist this effect, DC {{Save-DC}}, or it may use the saving throw to immediately end its Confused state, but accept the effects of Withering Tirade (no roll necessary; see [[Confused]] for details). | ||
If the creature fails the save, or elects to end the Confused state, the creature gains the [[Withered]] condition, and suffers {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|psychic}} damage. | |||
If the creature succeeds on the saving throw, they remain [[Confused]], but are otherwise unharmed. | |||
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| Ability-5-Type = | | Ability-5-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-5-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. --> | |||
| Ability-5-Concentration = | | Ability-5-Concentration = | ||
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| Ability-6-Type = | | Ability-6-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-6-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. --> | |||
| Ability-6-Concentration = | | Ability-6-Concentration = | ||
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| Ability-7-Type = | | Ability-7-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-7-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. --> | |||
| Ability-7-Concentration = | | Ability-7-Concentration = | ||
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| Ability-8-Type = | | Ability-8-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-8-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. --> | |||
| Ability-8-Concentration = | | Ability-8-Concentration = | ||
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| Ability-9-Type = | | Ability-9-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-9-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. --> | |||
| Ability-9-Concentration = | | Ability-9-Concentration = | ||
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{{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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE RESURRECTION POWER | |||
HEAVY, TANK, THREAT, OR VILLAIN ROLES ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom resurrection power for Heavies, Tanks, | |||
Threats, and Villains, replacing the rez power that they get by default. | |||
This ability will only appear if this monster is designated as a Heavy, Tank | |||
Threat, or Villain role. All other times, it will be invisible. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-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-Rez-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-Rez-Power--Description = | |||
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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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- ADD KILLER ONLY POWER | |||
KILLER ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this | |||
monster is given the "Killer" role. Any other time, this ability will be invisible. | |||
It does not replace any of the default powers that killers normally get. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-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--Add-Killer-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--Add-Killer-Power--Description = | |||
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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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "SHOUTED COMMAND" POWER | |||
LEADER ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Leader" role. It replaces the default "Shouted Command" power, which | |||
lets Leaders give an ally a Standard Action once per round as a Free Action. | |||
Leave this blank if you want the "Shouted Command" power to appear when this monster | |||
is designated as a "Leader" role. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-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-Leader-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-Leader-Power--Description = | |||
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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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "LASH OUT" POWER | |||
LEGEND ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Legend" role. It replaces the default "Lash Out" power, which | |||
grants Legends a bonus attack action each round, but only against a fresh target. | |||
Leave this blank if you want the "Lash Out" power to appear when this monster | |||
is designated as a "Legend" role. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-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-Legend-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-Legend-Power--Description = | |||
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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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "PACKED LIKE SARDINES" POWER | |||
MINION ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Minion" role. It replaces the default "Packed Like Sardines" power, | |||
which allows minions to squeeze into the same space with another minion without | |||
penalty. Leave this blank if you want the "Packed Like Sardines" power to appear | |||
when this monster is designated as a "Minion" role. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-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-Minion-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-Minion-Power--Description = | |||
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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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "DEADSHOT" POWER | |||
SHOOTER ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Shooter" role. It replaces the default "Deadshot" power, which allows | |||
shooters to use any of their other special abilities at range, even if they are | |||
normally melee only. Leave this blank if you want the "Deadshot" power to appear | |||
when this monster is designated as a "Shooter" role. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-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-Shooter-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-Shooter-Power--Description = | |||
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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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- ADD SKIRMISHER ONLY POWER | |||
SKIRMISHER ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this | |||
monster is given the "Skirmisher" role. Any other time, this ability will be | |||
invisible. It does not replace any of the default powers that skirmishers | |||
normally get. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-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--Add-Skirmisher-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--Add-Skirmisher-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 = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "FLASH BOMB!" POWER | |||
SNEAK ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Sneak" role. It replaces the default "Flash Bomb!" power, which allows | |||
sneaks to initiate a stealth stance even while observed (hide in plain sight). | |||
Leave this blank if you want the "Flash Bomb!" power to appear when this monster | |||
is designated as a "Sneak" role. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-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-Sneak-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-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}} | |||
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| CombatTactics = Aboleth lashers have been known to attack in small packs, posing a major threat to even the most seasoned adventuring party. They are adept at stealth when there is an aquatic environment large enough to hide them, but cannot ambush prey if they are flopping about on land. | | CombatTactics = Aboleth Lashers do not have a melee attack, instead drawing enemies close into their foamy acidic aura and ignoring them, after Withering them. Aboleth lashers have been known to attack in small packs, posing a major threat to even the most seasoned adventuring party. They are adept at stealth when there is an aquatic environment large enough to hide them, but cannot ambush prey if they are flopping about on land. | ||
Lashers will spend the first round attempting to inflict [[Confused]] on as many of their opponents as they can. However, if some of their prey proves too difficult to confuse, they will ignore them in favor of subjugating those they succeeded in confusing. Their ranged attacks go against Touch AC, and do not provoke against melee opponents (due to [[Point-Blank Master (Feat)]]), and any attack made against a confused opponent draws them closer to the aboleth (in addition to doing psychic damage). Once a confused opponent is close enough, they will use Withering Tirade to render that opponent Withered, making them nearly irrelevant for the remainder of the fight. Rather than finishing them off, they will then target other foes, in hopes of subduing, rather than killing, everyone present. If a melee combatant is still troubling them, they will use five foot steps to ease away, or target them with their very powerful ranged touch attacks, which do not provoke. | |||
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| OutOfCombat = Lashers aren't killers; they aren't seeking the deaths of anyone they fight. They intend a FAR worse fate for those who would dare to challenge them. The lasher's | | OutOfCombat = Lashers aren't killers; they aren't seeking the deaths of anyone they fight. They intend a FAR worse fate for those who would dare to challenge them. The lasher's ability Aberrant Thought, inflicts the [[Subdued]] condition, making capture of their prey far more likely than killing them. | ||
Captured opponents are subjected to a dark ritual which renders them completely enslaved to the aboleths. Enthralled creatures seem physically altered by this process, but only if you cut them open to examine their brains. Their brains are encased in a thick, pleghmy substance which seems to preserve the victim's personality and ability to interact normally, while at the same time, completely replaces their will with the will of their new master. Subverted thralls are nearly impossible to detect without killing them first, unless their orders from the aboleth force them to behave out of character. They can still converse with their friends, they remember their pasts, and seem like themselves for all intents, except that they cannot control their actions any more. | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:35, 11 February 2023
Aboleth Lasher (Heavy; CR 17)
Pure Evil - Large - Aberration (Aboleth, Aquatic) |
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Lore: | K. (Dungeoneer) | ||
34 | 49 | ||
Basic DC | Full DC |
Initiative |
Perception: | |
41 | +31 |
Passive | Active |
Ambush: |
8+ |
on a d20 |
- Ambush Notes: only when submerged; cannot ambush from land
Senses:
- Standard Senses
- Heartsight 150 ft.
- Mindsense 150 ft.
Movement Types:
- Walk 15 ft.
- Greater Swim 60 ft.
- Jet 200 ft.
Defense
AC |
Man Def |
Monster Health | ||
1,222 | 611 | 32 |
Hit Points | Bloodied | Hit Dice |
Saving Throws | |
Fort: | +14 |
Refl: | +16 |
Will: | +20 |
Strong Against:
- DR 32/-, bypassed by Cuprium-infused weapons.
- (Heavy Role) Immunity (partial 3): Heavies are immune to the first three conditions applied to them during an encounter. If a fourth condition is applied to a heavy, it is resolved normally. A 'condition' is defined as any non-instantaneous harmful effect applied to the monster, other than damage, but is most commonly one of the defined Status Conditions (but it doesn't have to be). Statuses related to damage (such as injured, bloodied, staggered, dying, or dead) are not 'conditions', and cannot be negated or avoided with this ability.
- Immune (no effect): All mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms)
Offense
Standard Attack (Melee):
Full Attack (Melee):
Standard Attack (Ranged):
- 2x Infinite Lash +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d8+24/19-20 x2)
as Psychic (energy, uncommon)
(Increment: 50 ft.; Max Range: 150 ft.)
plus: Aberrant Thoughts
Full Attack (Ranged):
- 4x Infinite Lash +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d8+24/19-20 x2)
as Psychic (energy, uncommon)
(Increment: 50 ft.; Max Range: 150 ft.)
plus: Aberrant Thoughts
Siege Damage: Not siege capable
Statistics
15 |
STR |
17 |
DEX |
24 |
CON |
36 |
INT |
21 |
WIS |
24 |
CHA |
Skills:
- Barter: 28
- Bluff: 29
- Diplomacy: 28
- Intimidate: 30
- Perception: 31
- Stealth: 29
- All other skills: 23 (no ranks)
Languages: F'thaghu'fhalma, Enuncia (confused or enthralled creatures only), Gurahn'lloig
Feats:
- Point-Blank Master (EFFECT: Do not provoke attacks of opportunity while firing one ranged projectile weapon)
Special Abilities
Spell Resistance (Su) Always On |
This creature has spell resistance. In order to affect them with a spell or spell-like ability, the caster must first make a Caster Check versus the creature's Maneuver Defense value (40). If the check is successful, the spell or spell-like ability is resolved as normal. If the caster check fails, the spell is cast, but does not affect the creature in any way. |
Liquescing Froth (Su, Aura 10') Automatic within 10 feet |
Any creature that moves within 10 feet of the aboleth's space, or is within 10 feet of the aboleth's space as a result of the aboleth's movement, must make a Reflex save, DC 27, or they take 4d8+28 points of acid (energy, common) damage. If the creature is under the effects of the Confused condition, it does not receive a saving throw. Creatures that succeed on the saving throw take only half damage. This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round. |
Aberrant Thought (Su) Automatic after ranged attack |
The first time each round that a creature is struck by an aboleth's Infinite Lash ranged touch attack, the creature must make an immediate Will save, DC 27, or become Subdued. If the creature is already Subdued, there is no saving throw, and the creature must immediately move at its fastest move speed toward the Aboleth that struck it, instead. This is forced movement, and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round. |
Withering Tirade (Su) Swift Action 1/Rnd against Confused creature |
Once per round as a swift action, the aboleth can target one Confused creature within 20 feet of its space with a powerful psychic assault. The Confused creature may make a Will save to resist this effect, DC 27, or it may use the saving throw to immediately end its Confused state, but accept the effects of Withering Tirade (no roll necessary; see Confused for details). If the creature fails the save, or elects to end the Confused state, the creature gains the Withered condition, and suffers 4d8+28 points of psychic (energy, uncommon) damage. If the creature succeeds on the saving throw, they remain Confused, but are otherwise unharmed. |
Reversal of Fortune (Ex; Heavy Role) Auto Upon Death |
The first time in an encounter that a Heavy is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, it falls prone, apparently dead. But this is a ruse. When this occurs, the Heavy becomes immune to all damage and effects. However, it may not perform any actions (such as attacks of opportunity) until this immunity expires.
At the beginning of its next turn, any conditions the Heavy is currently suffering under (such as Prone) are immediately cleared, and its hit points are set to half its normal maximum (611 hit points). Furthermore, the Heavy may immediately Slide up to 8 squares (40 feet) as a free action, after which its immunity to damage expires. As forced movement, this Slide does not provoke attacks of opportunity, but even if it did, the Heavy is immune to all damage and effects until after the slide is completed. It must perform this Slide before any other actions during its turn, and the immunity expires at the beginning of its turn even if it chooses not to Slide first. The Heavy is killed for good the second time its hit points are reduced to zero or less. |
Aboleth Lasher
This creature possesses the Heavy role, and therefore counts as 2 monsters for purposes of encounter size, XP award, and treasure.This monster frequently has the Heavy role, but may be set to other roles if desired.Aboleths look like the result of the unholy union of a giant carp and a giant squid, that also fell into a vat of demonic slime sometime after their bizarre birth. They are 12-foot long fish, with features of a catfish, modified with numerous flowing tentacles emerging from their upper torso. They are prodigiously slimy, often covered so thickly with effluvium that they are difficult to make out. They inhabit any aquatic environment, whether fresh water, brackish, or salt water. Some variants have even been known to survive (and thrive) in other liquid environments, such as the lava of active volcanoes, or within caustic pools of boiling acid.
Aboleths require frequent exposure to water to survive, but can flop about on land if necessary, though they are ungainly when doing so and lose a great deal of their agility. They prefer instead to lure their prey into the water with them, using trickery, traps, or other subterfuge to make diving into that pool of water seem like a good idea.
No one can say what the origin of the aboleth species is, but it is clearly documented that they have existed for a very long time. Even the most ancient writings of the fey indicate that aboleths are an ancient species.
While their origins are unknown, their predilection for conquest is widely reported. Aboleths are powerfully psychic, and dominate any creatures who stray into their domains. They are also highly intelligent, and carefully plan and plot how best to expand their domains into all the lands surrounding their lair. They will use their dominated thralls to lure more people to them, dominating them and expanding their influence even further. They have been known to tamper with the politics of the civilized races, subverting towns and cities with their enslaved thralls, and manipulating the populace to their own ends.
Indeed, as threats to the world go, aboleths share the same kind of infamy as liches and mummies, whose plots span centuries, and whose corruption and influence can sometimes be felt continents away from their actual lairs. Aboleths are known to associate with sahaugin and locathah, but nearly any creature could be enthralled to an aboleth, or coerced to follow its will.
Aboleth lashers are unusual for aboleths in that they thrive in melee combat. Where most aboleths will serve a supporting or artillery role in a combat, throwing thralls in the way to avoid direct engagement, lashers can scrap with the best of them. Of course, they also host a battery of powerful psychic abilities, making them terrible threats, but they will fearlessly wade into battle all the same.
Combat Tactics
Aboleth Lashers do not have a melee attack, instead drawing enemies close into their foamy acidic aura and ignoring them, after Withering them. Aboleth lashers have been known to attack in small packs, posing a major threat to even the most seasoned adventuring party. They are adept at stealth when there is an aquatic environment large enough to hide them, but cannot ambush prey if they are flopping about on land.
Lashers will spend the first round attempting to inflict Confused on as many of their opponents as they can. However, if some of their prey proves too difficult to confuse, they will ignore them in favor of subjugating those they succeeded in confusing. Their ranged attacks go against Touch AC, and do not provoke against melee opponents (due to Point-Blank Master (Feat)), and any attack made against a confused opponent draws them closer to the aboleth (in addition to doing psychic damage). Once a confused opponent is close enough, they will use Withering Tirade to render that opponent Withered, making them nearly irrelevant for the remainder of the fight. Rather than finishing them off, they will then target other foes, in hopes of subduing, rather than killing, everyone present. If a melee combatant is still troubling them, they will use five foot steps to ease away, or target them with their very powerful ranged touch attacks, which do not provoke.
Out of Combat
Lashers aren't killers; they aren't seeking the deaths of anyone they fight. They intend a FAR worse fate for those who would dare to challenge them. The lasher's ability Aberrant Thought, inflicts the Subdued condition, making capture of their prey far more likely than killing them.
Captured opponents are subjected to a dark ritual which renders them completely enslaved to the aboleths. Enthralled creatures seem physically altered by this process, but only if you cut them open to examine their brains. Their brains are encased in a thick, pleghmy substance which seems to preserve the victim's personality and ability to interact normally, while at the same time, completely replaces their will with the will of their new master. Subverted thralls are nearly impossible to detect without killing them first, unless their orders from the aboleth force them to behave out of character. They can still converse with their friends, they remember their pasts, and seem like themselves for all intents, except that they cannot control their actions any more.
Restoring an enthralled person's will requires a Raise Dead (Cleric Spell) or Resurrection (Cleric Spell), even though the victim still lives. If there are other, less brute-force, methods of restoring an enthralled victim, they are not well-known.
Rewards
XP: 204,800 (Heavy role included.)
Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 102,889 gp.
- Weight: 340 lbs. Volume: 13.6 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 | |
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1 - 8 | Nothing Found |
9 - 12 | 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1) |
13 - 15 | 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2) |
16 - 18 | 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3) |
19 - 20 | Roll on Table 2 |
### | Nothing to see here! |
### | Or here. Move along. |
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found | |
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1 - 3 | 4 Languid Remnants (tier 1) |
4 - 7 | 4 Pale Remnants (tier 2) |
8 - 11 | 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4) |
12 - 15 | 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5) |
16 - 18 | 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6) |
19 - 20 | Roll on Table 3 |
### | Or here. Move along. |
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found | |
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1 - 3 | 4 Bright Remnants (tier 3) |
4 - 5 | 4 Intense Remnants (tier 4) |
6 - 8 | 4 Blazing Remnants (tier 5) |
9 - 11 | 4 Vital Remnants (tier 6) |
12 - 15 | 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7) |
16 - 18 | 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8) |
19 - 20 | 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9) |