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<blockquote data-quote="DnDChick" data-source="post: 739429" data-attributes="member: 54"><p><strong>Luck Eater</strong></p><p><strong>Tiny Magical Beast</strong></p><p><strong>Hit Dice:</strong> 4d10+4 (26 hp)</p><p><strong>Initiative:</strong> +1 (Dex)</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 40 ft.</p><p><strong>AC:</strong> 13 (+2 size, +1 Dex)</p><p><strong>Attack:</strong> 2 claws +7 melee</p><p><strong>Damage:</strong> 1d3-4</p><p><strong>Face/Reach:</strong> 2 1/2 ft. by 2 1/2 ft./0 ft.</p><p><strong>Special Attacks:</strong> Purr, bad luck</p><p><strong>Special Qualities:</strong> Darkvision 60 ft.</p><p><strong>Saves:</strong> Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2</p><p><strong>Abilities:</strong> Str 3, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 18</p><p><strong>Skills:</strong> Hide +14, Move Silently +7</p><p><strong>Feats:</strong> Weapon Finesse (claw)</p><p><strong>Climate/Terrain:</strong> Any land and underground</p><p><strong>Organization:</strong> Solitary</p><p><strong>Challenge Rating:</strong> 2</p><p><strong>Treasure:</strong> None</p><p><strong>Alignment:</strong> Always neutral</p><p><strong>Advancement:</strong> —</p><p></p><p>A luck eater is indistinguishable from a normal tabby cat; it is a feline creature with golden, striped fur and big green eyes. These fluffy menaces can be found in nearly any environment. As its name implies, a luck eater actually feeds on the bad luck it generates. It is the creature’s only sustenance.</p><p></p><p><strong>Combat</strong></p><p>A luck eater detests combat, and avoids it at all costs. If engaged in melee, its first desire is to escape. If hard pressed, however, a luck eater fights in a manner similar to a typical cat.</p><p></p><p><strong>Purr (Su):</strong> The purr of a luck eater acts as a dominate monster spell as cast by an 8th level sorcerer. All living creatures within 30 feet of a purring luck eater must make a Will save (DC 16) or be charmed by the creature. Those affected by the purr instantly become enamored of the luck eater, and see to take it with them everywhere as a pet. The luck eater remains with them for 1d4+1 hours, purring constantly. Once it has at least one creature under its control, the luck eater can alter the pitch of its purr to achieve various mental affects on its victims.</p><p></p><p><em>Hostility:</em> If a luck eater goes without food for 30 minutes (i.e. no rolls are made within 30 minutes), it will alter the pitch of its purr to help ensure that it gets fed. All those affected by the hostility purr of a luck eater attack the next creature encountered. The victims will not attack other party members or people they know. There is no save for this second form of the purr, since the victims have already been brought under the luck eater’s control.</p><p></p><p><em>Infighting:</em> Should another 30 minutes go by without food, the luck eater will alter its purr once again. All affected victims must make another Will save (DC 16) or attack each other for 1d10 rounds or until one of them dies, whichever comes first. If a luck eater is forced to use this drastic measure, its charm affect is negated and it tries to slink away unnoticed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Bad Luck (Su):</strong> All living creatures affected by a luck eater’s purr have a -2 luck bonus applied to all saves, attack bonuses, and damage for as long as the luck eater remains within range.</p><p></p><p><em>The Luck Eater was in the 1e Monster Manual II.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DnDChick, post: 739429, member: 54"] [b]Luck Eater Tiny Magical Beast Hit Dice:[/b] 4d10+4 (26 hp) [b]Initiative:[/b] +1 (Dex) [b]Speed:[/b] 40 ft. [b]AC:[/b] 13 (+2 size, +1 Dex) [b]Attack:[/b] 2 claws +7 melee [b]Damage:[/b] 1d3-4 [b]Face/Reach:[/b] 2 1/2 ft. by 2 1/2 ft./0 ft. [b]Special Attacks:[/b] Purr, bad luck [b]Special Qualities:[/b] Darkvision 60 ft. [b]Saves:[/b] Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2 [b]Abilities:[/b] Str 3, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 18 [b]Skills:[/b] Hide +14, Move Silently +7 [b]Feats:[/b] Weapon Finesse (claw) [b]Climate/Terrain:[/b] Any land and underground [b]Organization:[/b] Solitary [b]Challenge Rating:[/b] 2 [b]Treasure:[/b] None [b]Alignment:[/b] Always neutral [b]Advancement:[/b] — A luck eater is indistinguishable from a normal tabby cat; it is a feline creature with golden, striped fur and big green eyes. These fluffy menaces can be found in nearly any environment. As its name implies, a luck eater actually feeds on the bad luck it generates. It is the creature’s only sustenance. [b]Combat[/b] A luck eater detests combat, and avoids it at all costs. If engaged in melee, its first desire is to escape. If hard pressed, however, a luck eater fights in a manner similar to a typical cat. [b]Purr (Su):[/b] The purr of a luck eater acts as a dominate monster spell as cast by an 8th level sorcerer. All living creatures within 30 feet of a purring luck eater must make a Will save (DC 16) or be charmed by the creature. Those affected by the purr instantly become enamored of the luck eater, and see to take it with them everywhere as a pet. The luck eater remains with them for 1d4+1 hours, purring constantly. Once it has at least one creature under its control, the luck eater can alter the pitch of its purr to achieve various mental affects on its victims. [i]Hostility:[/i] If a luck eater goes without food for 30 minutes (i.e. no rolls are made within 30 minutes), it will alter the pitch of its purr to help ensure that it gets fed. All those affected by the hostility purr of a luck eater attack the next creature encountered. The victims will not attack other party members or people they know. There is no save for this second form of the purr, since the victims have already been brought under the luck eater’s control. [i]Infighting:[/i] Should another 30 minutes go by without food, the luck eater will alter its purr once again. All affected victims must make another Will save (DC 16) or attack each other for 1d10 rounds or until one of them dies, whichever comes first. If a luck eater is forced to use this drastic measure, its charm affect is negated and it tries to slink away unnoticed. [b]Bad Luck (Su):[/b] All living creatures affected by a luck eater’s purr have a -2 luck bonus applied to all saves, attack bonuses, and damage for as long as the luck eater remains within range. [i]The Luck Eater was in the 1e Monster Manual II.[/i] [/QUOTE]
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