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<blockquote data-quote="Cheiromancer" data-source="post: 4799992" data-attributes="member: 141"><p><em>Shvar Choryati</em>, was Temenun's response.</p><p></p><p>The blood left Anumid's face. "I will communicate your offer."</p><p></p><p><em>Do not tarry in your deliberations. You have less than an hour before Nashhte sets.</em></p><p></p><p>-------------</p><p></p><p>Any speculation about what this is about? <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/paranoid.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":uhoh:" title="Paranoid :uhoh:" data-shortname=":uhoh:" /></p><p></p><p>edit: Sep reveals all!</p><p></p><p>[sblock]<strong>Shvar Choryati</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Shvar Choryati</em> is the name of the phenomenon invoked by Temenun near the small town of Cirone, where Visuit launched her assault on the Temple forces. The name translates approximately as <em>Power of Theft</em> – the 'Theft' to which the name applies, is that of Sun and/or Being. <em>Eater of Light</em> might be a better rendering. The phenomenon is best understood as a Manifest Dream of Cheshne; it is the shadow of a Great Primordial Fear.</p><p></p><p>Mechanically, Shvar Choryati is based on an epic living spell – an augmented <em>blasphemy/soul bind</em> combination – with 8 divine ranks; it is conjured 'conventionally' with another epic (calling) spell; one which requires huge output to circumvent the divine protections which normally prevent its reification in the bounded cosmos. </p><p></p><p>Shvar Choryati is treated as a spell effect as cast by a 75th level caster; where noted, it adds its divine ranks to many checks as well. Where spell level is a consideration, Shvar Choryati is treated as an epic or 10th-level spell. Its impulse is to <em>consume light and life</em>, but it cannot be said to possess 'Intelligence,' per se. For purposes of eligibility for salient divine abilities, Shvar Choryati is considered sympathetic with the Domains of Death, Destruction and Evil, although the Eater of Light possesses no domain powers, and lacks any powers which require even a modicum of rational thought.</p><p></p><p>The phenomenon manifests as a cloud of impenetrable darkness with a diameter of almost 200 feet: its outer zone is its life-draining aura; the inner zone – unguessable in shape – is one of utter <em>blasphemy</em>. </p><p></p><p>Shvar Choryati's 'perception' (its hunger) extends to eight miles.</p><p></p><p>For a deific entity/thing, Shvar Choryati has a refreshingly minimal stat block.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Shvar Choryati, Eater of Light (DvR8)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Colossal Ooze (Chaotic, Chthonic, Dream, Evil, Extraplanar) </strong></p><p><strong>Hit Dice:</strong> 75d10+975 (1725hp)</p><p><strong>Initiative:</strong> +5</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 40ft.</p><p><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 25 (-8 size, +10 deflection, +5 Dex, +8 Divine)</p><p><strong>Base Atk/Grapple:</strong> +56 /+93</p><p><strong>Atk:</strong> +69 melee (2d8+19, slam) plus Soul Blasphemy</p><p><strong>Full Atk:</strong> +69 melee (2d8+19, slam)</p><p><strong>Space/Reach:</strong> 30ft./20ft.</p><p><strong>Special Attacks:</strong> Life Drain, Soul Blasphemy</p><p><strong>Special Qualities:</strong> Divine immunities, DR 20/epic, fast healing 140, immortal, ooze qualities, SR 155 </p><p><strong>SDAs:</strong> Divine Fast Healing (x5), Improved Spell Resistance (x4), Life Drain</p><p><strong>Saves:</strong> Fort +60 Ref +52 Will +50</p><p><strong>Abilities:</strong> Str 36 Dex 20 Con 36 Int - Wis 17 Cha 25</p><p><strong>Challenge Rating:</strong> 55</p><p></p><p><strong>Aura of Fear (Su):</strong> Creatures within 800ft. of Shvar Choryati become <em>shaken</em> unless they make a successful Will saving throw (DC58).</p><p></p><p><strong>Dimension Door (Sp):</strong> Shvar Choryati can use this ability at will as a standard action (Caster Level 83).</p><p></p><p><strong>Soul Blasphemy (Sp):</strong> Creatures struck by Shvar Choryati suffer the effects of <em>blasphemy</em> (Caster Level 83). If slain, creatures are automatically subject to a <em>soul bind</em> effect. The <em>death ward</em> spell is ineffective against Soul Blasphemy; epic spells containing the [Ward] seed which are keyed to necromantic effects are entitled to an opposed Caster Level check. Soul Bound entities are held within the form of the Eater of Light; there is no limit to the Hit Dice of a creature subject to this ability. Trapped souls may only be released by the destruction of Shvar Choryati.</p><p></p><p><strong>Life Drain (SDA):</strong> Shvar Choryati is surrounded by a cloud of darkness (as <em>deeper darkness</em>) extending to eighty feet from its form which kills all living creatures unless they make Fortitude saving throws (DC 62); those that succeed instead gain 2 negative levels. As an SDA, Shvar Choryati's Life Drain is not considered a necromantic effect or a death effect for the purposes of determining resistances or immunities; custom epic spells may offer resistance. Creatures slain by Shvar Choryati's Life Drain are subject to <em>soul bind</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Engulf:</strong> As a standard action, Shvar Choryati can engulf creatures in a 30ft. x 30ft. square. Engulfed creatures must make a Reflex Save (DC 62) to avoid being subject to <em>blasphemy</em> (Caster Level 83); if successful, they may move or leap to a space adjacent to Shvar Choryati's posiiton. Creatures slain by Shvar Choryati in this manner are also subject to <em>soul bind</em>. Engulfed creatures are considered grappled, and subject to <em>blasphemy</em> every round they remain so.[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cheiromancer, post: 4799992, member: 141"] [i]Shvar Choryati[/i], was Temenun's response. The blood left Anumid's face. "I will communicate your offer." [i]Do not tarry in your deliberations. You have less than an hour before Nashhte sets.[/i] ------------- Any speculation about what this is about? :uhoh: edit: Sep reveals all! [sblock][B]Shvar Choryati[/B] [I]Shvar Choryati[/I] is the name of the phenomenon invoked by Temenun near the small town of Cirone, where Visuit launched her assault on the Temple forces. The name translates approximately as [I]Power of Theft[/I] – the 'Theft' to which the name applies, is that of Sun and/or Being. [I]Eater of Light[/I] might be a better rendering. The phenomenon is best understood as a Manifest Dream of Cheshne; it is the shadow of a Great Primordial Fear. Mechanically, Shvar Choryati is based on an epic living spell – an augmented [I]blasphemy/soul bind[/I] combination – with 8 divine ranks; it is conjured 'conventionally' with another epic (calling) spell; one which requires huge output to circumvent the divine protections which normally prevent its reification in the bounded cosmos. Shvar Choryati is treated as a spell effect as cast by a 75th level caster; where noted, it adds its divine ranks to many checks as well. Where spell level is a consideration, Shvar Choryati is treated as an epic or 10th-level spell. Its impulse is to [I]consume light and life[/I], but it cannot be said to possess 'Intelligence,' per se. For purposes of eligibility for salient divine abilities, Shvar Choryati is considered sympathetic with the Domains of Death, Destruction and Evil, although the Eater of Light possesses no domain powers, and lacks any powers which require even a modicum of rational thought. The phenomenon manifests as a cloud of impenetrable darkness with a diameter of almost 200 feet: its outer zone is its life-draining aura; the inner zone – unguessable in shape – is one of utter [I]blasphemy[/I]. Shvar Choryati's 'perception' (its hunger) extends to eight miles. For a deific entity/thing, Shvar Choryati has a refreshingly minimal stat block. [B]Shvar Choryati, Eater of Light (DvR8)[/B] [B]Colossal Ooze (Chaotic, Chthonic, Dream, Evil, Extraplanar) [/B] [B]Hit Dice:[/B] 75d10+975 (1725hp) [B]Initiative:[/B] +5 [B]Speed:[/B] 40ft. [B]Armor Class:[/B] 25 (-8 size, +10 deflection, +5 Dex, +8 Divine) [B]Base Atk/Grapple:[/B] +56 /+93 [B]Atk:[/B] +69 melee (2d8+19, slam) plus Soul Blasphemy [B]Full Atk:[/B] +69 melee (2d8+19, slam) [B]Space/Reach:[/B] 30ft./20ft. [B]Special Attacks:[/B] Life Drain, Soul Blasphemy [B]Special Qualities:[/B] Divine immunities, DR 20/epic, fast healing 140, immortal, ooze qualities, SR 155 [B]SDAs:[/B] Divine Fast Healing (x5), Improved Spell Resistance (x4), Life Drain [B]Saves:[/B] Fort +60 Ref +52 Will +50 [B]Abilities:[/B] Str 36 Dex 20 Con 36 Int - Wis 17 Cha 25 [B]Challenge Rating:[/B] 55 [B]Aura of Fear (Su):[/B] Creatures within 800ft. of Shvar Choryati become [I]shaken[/I] unless they make a successful Will saving throw (DC58). [B]Dimension Door (Sp):[/B] Shvar Choryati can use this ability at will as a standard action (Caster Level 83). [B]Soul Blasphemy (Sp):[/B] Creatures struck by Shvar Choryati suffer the effects of [I]blasphemy[/I] (Caster Level 83). If slain, creatures are automatically subject to a [I]soul bind[/I] effect. The [I]death ward[/I] spell is ineffective against Soul Blasphemy; epic spells containing the [Ward] seed which are keyed to necromantic effects are entitled to an opposed Caster Level check. Soul Bound entities are held within the form of the Eater of Light; there is no limit to the Hit Dice of a creature subject to this ability. Trapped souls may only be released by the destruction of Shvar Choryati. [B]Life Drain (SDA):[/B] Shvar Choryati is surrounded by a cloud of darkness (as [I]deeper darkness[/I]) extending to eighty feet from its form which kills all living creatures unless they make Fortitude saving throws (DC 62); those that succeed instead gain 2 negative levels. As an SDA, Shvar Choryati's Life Drain is not considered a necromantic effect or a death effect for the purposes of determining resistances or immunities; custom epic spells may offer resistance. Creatures slain by Shvar Choryati's Life Drain are subject to [I]soul bind[/I]. [B]Engulf:[/B] As a standard action, Shvar Choryati can engulf creatures in a 30ft. x 30ft. square. Engulfed creatures must make a Reflex Save (DC 62) to avoid being subject to [I]blasphemy[/I] (Caster Level 83); if successful, they may move or leap to a space adjacent to Shvar Choryati's posiiton. Creatures slain by Shvar Choryati in this manner are also subject to [I]soul bind[/I]. Engulfed creatures are considered grappled, and subject to [I]blasphemy[/I] every round they remain so.[/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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