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<blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 5811016" data-attributes="member: 1210"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 22px">BILE LORDS </span></strong> </p><p><strong>Source:</strong> Homebrewed (Bile Mountain series of adventures)</p><p> </p><p>The Bile Lords are an ancient race of strange humanoids. Withered with age, shrouded in foul vapors, the Bile Lords are best known for their long tenancy in Bile Mountain, on Pesh, where they were a legend until the upper levels of the mountain were breached by the Sword Emperor's companions. Even upon their release, the Bile Lords showed little interest in the outside world, preferring to maintain their lair and continue their experiments upon its denizens.</p><p> </p><p>The original Bile Lords were destroyed by the Sword Emperor and his companions, their king overthrown and their mountain cleansed of their influence and remade into the Bile Mountain Casino under the aegis of Emperess Sybele. Eventually, with the fall of the Sword Empire, the casino fell into disrepair and its keepers died or fled. Who knows what Bile Mountain now holds?</p><p></p><p><strong>Mysterious and Foul:</strong> The Bile Lords and the monsters under their control are mysterious and foul. No cults or religions worship them; they see mortal beings as tools to be used or raw materials to be “improved” by their vile rituals. The Bile Lords seem to be functionally immortal, and all are male. Whatever their method of reproduction is, no one but the Bile Lords are aware of it, but their numbers do slowly increase over time. The sorcerer-king Lillamere once speculated that they might all somehow be imperfect copies of their Bile King, but there has also been evidence that some of them have made attempts to usurp the crown of their king, and the Sword Emperor and his companions slew the Bile Lords in existence at the beginning of his reign; nonethelss, a few more have appeared in the centuries since Bile Mountain's fall, from whence no one knows. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Unique Beings:</strong> Even in their earliest days, the Bile Lords are fantastically powerful, but as one grows and ages, it becomes ever more puissant and gains more and more unique abilities. Most Bile Lords delve deeply into one warped realm of magic or another; a few focus instead of more physical pursuits, often involving surgery or slow vivisections performed on conscious and unwilling victims. Still others expand their mental power into the realm of psionics. No Bile Lord worships a deity, nor does any have a good relationship with the primal spirits; the Bile Lords are anathema to nature.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Experiment on Creatures:</strong> The Bile Lords are notorious for experimenting on creatures, creating unlikely crossbreeds or infecting creatures with bile, changing them into agonized monstrosities that are constantly wracked with pain and illness, yet are hideously powerful. A few of their experiments have proven able to breed true, most notably bile beasts and vomit hounds, but even these hate their own existence. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Almost Lethal Farts:</strong> There is a Thulian idiom describing something as “stinkier than a dog's fart” which is meant to imply that the thing being described does not exist or has impossible properties. Unfortunately, bile monsters of all sorts are extremely prone to having horrific gas that is so awful that, in some cases, it actually rises to the level of a threat. This taints the area within and around a bile monster's home. At best, its lair will be filled with a malodorious stench; at worst, it might obscure vision and even poison creatures bold enough to venture into it.</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Monster Template Elite Brute </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">XP Elite </span></strong> </p><p> </p><p>A bile monster is a creature that has been tainted by exposure to bile. This template is one method of modeling such a creature- one of the more successful of the Bile Lords' experiments. </p><p> </p><p>Most bile monsters are found where the Bile Lords' influence or work extends, but some, able to travel far distances, are rarely found elsewhere. Not all of the Bile Lords' creations are modeled with this template, but it is a highly useful way to represent an 'average' bile monster in their service.</p><p> </p><p>A bile monster seems to seep bile from its pores and has a very distinctive, unpleasant odor. A creature that has encountered bile monsters once can usually tell when it enters the area surrounding a bile monster's lair due to the scent.</p><p> </p><p>The bile manticore sky hunter presented below is a sample bile monster, using the manticore sky hunter (MV 199) as the base creature; likewise, the bile ogre dreadnought below uses the ogre dreadnought (MM3 159) as a base creature.</p><p></p><p><strong>Origin and Type</strong> A bile monster's origin changes to aberrant. It can be any type except for an animate.</p><p><strong>Hit Points </strong> + 10/level + Constitution score</p><p><strong>Defenses </strong> -1 AC, +2 Fortitude, -1 Reflex</p><p><strong>Resist </strong> 10/tier acid, 10/tier poison</p><p><strong>Saving Throws </strong>+2</p><p><strong>Action Points </strong> 1</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong> </p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Frenzied Attack * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile monster makes two melee basic attacks.</p><p>(area) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter</p><p> Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature within burst); level +1 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 1d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 5 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> Level 11: 2d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> Level 21: 3d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> Miss: Half damage.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Skills</strong> A bile monster loses training in Stealth.</p><p>Con +4</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Monster Theme </span></strong> </p><p> </p><p>Another way to model a monster as a bile creature is by adding the bile monster theme to it. Although this does not make it as tough as using the bile monster template does, it nonetheless probably increases the monster's power somewhat. All bile monsters should have the agonized existence trait, and you may want to give them one or more additional powers or traits from the list below. (Most should have at least one attack or utility power from the list, but a bile monster whose only trait is its agonized existence models an almost-failed bile monster experiment well.) </p><p> </p><p><strong>Origin and Type:</strong> This theme should not be added to an animate as a rule, though there may be specific exceptions to this general rule at the dm's judgment. A bile monster's origin changes to aberrant.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Skill Modifications:</strong> +2 bonus to Endurance checks. -2 penalty to Stealth checks. </p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">TRAITS</span></strong></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong><em> (all bile monsters should have this trait) </em></p><p> If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>Bile Infusion</strong></p><p> Any of the bile monster's attacks that deal damage with a keyword, such as psychic or fire, also deal acid and poison with that attack.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resistance</strong></p><p> The bile monster gains resist 5/tier acid and resist 5/tier poison.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ATTACK POWERS </strong></span><strong></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>(area) Spew Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature in the burst); level + 3 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 1d6 + level acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 5 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> 11th Level: 2d6 + ½ level acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> 21st Level: 2d8 + 1/3 level acid and poison damage, plus ongoint 15 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>(ranged) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Ranged 20 (one creature); level + 3 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 2d6 + level acid and poison damage.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>(close) Bile Eruption (acid, poison) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Trigger: The bile monster becomes bloodied.</p><p> Attack (No Action): Close blast 1 (the triggering creature); level +1 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 5/tier acid and poison damage, and the target is blinded (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">UTILITY POWERS </span></strong> </p><p> </p><p></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS</strong></p><p>The Power of Pain * Recharge 5, 6</p><p> Effect: The bile monster makes a saving throw.</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Manticore Sky Hunter Level 13 Elite Brute (Leader) </span></strong> </p><p>Large aberrant magical beast XP 1,600 </p><p>HP 286; Bloodied 143 Initiative +14</p><p>AC 28; Fortitude 28; Reflex 25; Will 23 Perception +14</p><p>Speed 6, fly 8</p><p>Resist 20 acid, 20 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS</strong> </p><p><strong>Shielding Wings * Aura 1</strong></p><p> Allies gain a +2 bonus to AC and Reflex while in the aura.</p><p></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Claw * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +18 vs.AC.</p><p> Hit: 2d10+10 damage, or 2d10+12 if the target is marked by the manticore.</p><p></p><p><strong>(ranged) Tail Spike * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Ranged 10 (one creature); +18 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 2d8+6 damage.</p><p></p><p><strong>Frenzied Attack * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile monster makes two melee basic attacks.</p><p>(area) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter</p><p> Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature within burst); level +1 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 2d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> Miss: Half damage.</p><p></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Threatening Roar (charm) * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: Close burst 1 (enemies in the burst). The manticore marks each target until the end of the manticore's next turn.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(ranged) Defender's Spike * At Will</strong></p><p> Trigger: An enemy within 5 squares of the manticore and marked by the manticore makes an attack that doesn't include it as a target.</p><p> Effect (Immediate Reaction): The manticore uses tail spike against the triggering enemy. This attack does not provoke opportunity attacks.</p><p>---</p><p>Str 23 Dex 22 Wis 17</p><p>Con 22 Int 4 Cha 10 </p><p>Alignment chaotic evil Languages Common</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Ogre Dreadnought Level 14 Elite Brute </span></strong> </p><p>Large aberrant humanoid XP 2,000 </p><p>HP 300; Bloodied 150 Initiative +12</p><p>AC 29; Fortitude 30; Reflex 23; Will 26 Perception +12</p><p>Speed 8</p><p>Resist 20 acid, 20 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>Threatening Reach</strong></p><p> The dreadnought can make opportunity attacks against all enemies within 2 squares of it.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Greatsword (weapon) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +19 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 1d12+16 damage, and the target is immobilized until the end of the dreadnought's next turn.</p><p></p><p><strong>Frenzied Attack * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile monster makes two melee basic attacks.</p><p>(area) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter</p><p> Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature within burst); level +1 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 2d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p> Miss: Half damage.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Dreadnought Resolve * Rechage 4 5 6</strong></p><p> Trigger: The dreadnought fails a saving throw.</p><p> Effect (No Action): The dreadnought rerolls the saving throw with a +2 bonus.</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Athletics +19</p><p>Str 24 Dex 16 Wis 20</p><p>Con 24 Int 8 Cha 23 </p><p>Alignment chaotic evil Languages Common, Giant</p><p>Equipment plate armor, greatsword</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Failed Bile Serpent Level 15 Skirmisher </span></strong> </p><p>Large aberrant beast XP 1200 </p><p> A failed bile serpent is an example of a failed experiment by the Bile Lords. Although it is not up to the standards of the Bile Lords, it is nonetheless a very dangerous monster. Failed Bile Lord experiments often do not survive their generation, and those that do rarely survive for more than a few weeks. Even those that can survive frequently choose death over the constant agony and horror of their unnatural transformation.</p><p> </p><p>It is impossible to determine what sort of venomous snake was the original stock for the failed bile serpent, but in its new form, ragged, wet groups of scales constantly hang from the serpent as if it is shedding its skin. Brown and yellow bile leak from the thing's body, and it looks sickly.</p><p>HP 144; Bloodied 72 Initiative +13</p><p>AC 29; Fortitude 27; Reflex 28; Will 26 Perception +10</p><p>Speed 7</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Horrible Pain</strong></p><p> Because the failed bile serpent is in constant horrible pain, it gains a +4 bonus to its defenses against attacks with the charm or fear keywords.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Fanged Strike (poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +20 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 2d10+5 damage, plus ongoing 10 damage and the target loses a move action each round (save ends both). </p><p></p><p><strong>(melee) Slithering Strike * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The failed bile serpent shifts up to 3 squares and makes the following attack at any point during that shift.</p><p> Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +20 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 3d10+7 damage.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Bile Reply (acid, poison) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Trigger: The failed bile serpent is hit by a ranged attack.</p><p> Attack (Immediate Reaction): Ranged 10 (the triggering creature); +18 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 4d8+5 acid and poison damage.</p><p>---</p><p>Str 23 Dex 19 Wis 16</p><p>Con 16 Int 2 Cha 9 </p><p>Alignment unaligned Languages -</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Beast Level 19 Solo Brute </span></strong> </p><p>Huge aberrant magical beast XP 12,000 </p><p> A bile beast is a terrible monster created by the Bile Lords. It is quadrupedal, though it is impossible to ascertain what the base stock from which it was created was. A bile beast has a long, thick tail that trails behind it for balance, like that of a large reptile.</p><p>HP 900; Bloodied 450 Initiative +12</p><p>AC 30; Fortitude 35; Reflex 29; Will 31 Perception +15</p><p>Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision</p><p>Resist 20 acid, 20 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +5; Action Points 2</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +24 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 4d8+6 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>Frenzied Attack * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect:The bile beast uses bite up to four times, no more than twice against a single opponent. </p><p></p><p><strong>(close) Bile Breath (acid, poison) * Recharge 5, 6</strong></p><p> Attack: Close blast 5 (each creature in blast); +20 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 4d12+4 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). </p><p></p><p><strong>MOVE ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Inescapable Rage * At Will</strong></p><p> Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied.</p><p> Effect: The bile beast moves up to 9 squares to a space within 2 squares of an enemy.</p><p></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Wracking Bile * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile beast takes 50 points of damage and ends all conditions affecting it.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(melee) Foul Eruption (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied.</p><p> Trigger: The bile beast takes damage.</p><p> Attack (Immediate Reaction): Melee 1 (one creature); +22 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 4d6+16 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid damage (save ends). (This does not stack with ongoing acid and poison damage.)</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Endurance +21</p><p>Str 26 Dex 16 Wis 22</p><p>Con 25 Int 8 Cha 15 </p><p>Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Lord Neophyte Level 21 Controller </span></strong> </p><p>Large aberrant humanoid XP 3,200 </p><p> A Bile Lord is a tall, yellow-skinned humanoid that looms well over 12' tall. Usually highly gaunt and frail in appearance, Bile Lords are actually very tough. A Bile Lord is surrounded by a haze of stinking yellowish vapors. Bile Lords always appear extremely ancient and all are male; the only female entity known to have a strong connection to the Bile Lords was the Queen of Guts.</p><p>HP 200; Bloodied 100 Initiative +13</p><p>AC 35; Fortitude 35; Reflex 31; Will 34 Perception +16</p><p>Speed 8 Darkvision</p><p>Resist 20 acid, 20 poison</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Aged Reek * Aura 3</strong></p><p> Non-bile creatures in the aura suffer a -2 penalty to defenses and saving throws.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Claw (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +26 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 4d6+10 damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both).</p><p></p><p><strong>(ranged) Psychic Assault (psychic) * Recharges when no creature is affected by this power</strong></p><p> Attack: Ranged 20 (one creature); +24 vs. Will.</p><p> Hit: 3d10+13 psychic damage, and the target is dazed (save ends).</p><p> First Failed Save: The target is instead dominated (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>(area) Bile Burst (acid, poison) * Encounter </strong></p><p> Attack: Burst 2 within 20 (each creature in burst); +23 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 3d8+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). </p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Parasitic Healing (healing) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord chooses one or more allies within a close burst 3. Each chosen ally takes 25 points of damage that cannot be prevented or redirected. For each ally targeted, the Bile Lord regains 20 hit points.</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Arcana +23</p><p>Str 21 Dex 17 Wis 22</p><p>Con 24 Int 26 Cha 26 </p><p>Alignment evil Languages Giant</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Beast Guardian Level 21 Elite Soldier </span></strong> </p><p>Huge aberrant magical beast XP 6,400 </p><p>HP 402; Bloodied 201 Initiative +15</p><p>AC 35; Fortitude 36; Reflex 31; Will 33 Perception +22</p><p>Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision</p><p>Resist 20 acid, 20 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one or two creatures); +26 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 4d8+4 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both).</p><p></p><p><strong>(ranged) Thick Spew (acid, poison) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Attack: Range 10 (one creature or two adjacent creatures); +24 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 3d10+10 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage and the target is immobilized (save ends both).</p><p> Aftereffect: The target is slowed (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>MOVE ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(melee) Overbear * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile beast moves up to 3 squares to a space adjacent to at least one slowed or immobilized creature.</p><p> Attack : Melee 1 (one slowed or immobilized creature); +26 vs. Fortitude. </p><p> Hit: The target falls prone and suffers a -2 penalty to saving throws until it starts its turn standing.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(close) Bile-Filled Wound (acid, poison) * Recharges when first bloodied </strong></p><p> Trigger: The bile beast takes at least 20 points of damage from a single attack.</p><p> Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2 (each creature in the blast); +22 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: The target falls prone and takes ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). </p><p>---</p><p>Skills Endurance +22</p><p>Str 27 Dex 16 Wis 24</p><p>Con 25 Int 8 Cha 15 </p><p>Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Spitting Bile Beast Level 21 Elite Artillery</span></strong> </p><p>Huge aberrant magical beast XP 6,400 </p><p>HP 314; Bloodied 157 Initiative +13</p><p>AC 33; Fortitude 36; Reflex 31; Will 33 Perception +22</p><p>Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision</p><p>Resist 20 acid, 20 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one or two creatures); +26 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 4d8+4 damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>(rbasic) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Range 20 (one creature); +26 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 2d10+10 acid and poison damage plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>Double Attack * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile beast makes two basic attacks.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Angry Attention * Recharges when first bloodied</strong></p><p> Trigger: The bile beast becomes marked or affected by a defender aura.</p><p> Effect (Immediate Reaction): The bile beast makes a basic attack against the creature marking it or whose defender aura affects it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Frothing Ferocity * Encounter</strong></p><p> Trigger: The bile beast becomes bloodied.</p><p> Effect (Immediate Reaction): The bile beast moves up to 4 squares. It can move through enemies' spaces during this movement. Each enemy whose space it enters during this movement falls prone. At the end of this movement, the bile beast pushes each enemy with whom its space overlaps to the nearest unoccupied space.</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Endurance +22</p><p>Str 27 Dex 16 Wis 24</p><p>Con 25 Int 8 Cha 15 </p><p>Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bile Lord Level 27 Elite Controller </span></strong> </p><p>Large aberrant humanoid XP 22,000 </p><p>HP 506; Bloodied 253 Initiative +21</p><p>AC 40; Fortitude 42; Reflex 37; Will 40 Perception +21</p><p>Speed 8 Darkvision</p><p>Immune disease; Resist 30 acid, 30 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Aged Reek * Aura 4</strong></p><p> Non-bile creatures in the aura suffer a -2 penalty to defenses and saving throws.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Claw (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +32 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 4d6+13 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both).</p><p></p><p><strong>(ranged) Psychic Assault (psychic) * Recharges when no creature is affected by this power</strong></p><p> Attack: Ranged 20 (one creature); +30 vs. Will.</p><p> Hit: 4d10+13 psychic damage, and the target is dazed (save ends).</p><p> First Failed Save: The target is instead dominated (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>(area) Bile Burst (acid, poison) * Recharges when first bloodied</strong></p><p> Attack: Burst 2 within 20 (each creature in burst); +28 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 3d8+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 25 acid and poison damage (save ends). </p><p></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Swift Assault * At Will 1/round</strong></p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord uses claw or psychic assault.</p><p></p><p><strong>Parasitic Healing (healing) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord chooses one or more allies within a close burst 3. Each chosen ally takes 50 points of damage that cannot be prevented or redirected. For each ally targeted, the Bile Lord regains 40 hit points and makes a saving throw.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(close) Sickening Exhalation * Encounter</strong></p><p> Trigger: The Bile Lord is damaged by a melee attack.</p><p> Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2, which must include the triggering creature (each creature in the blast); +28 vs. Fortitude.</p><p> Hit: 2d8+9 poison damage.</p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord shifts 1 square.</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Arcana +31, History +28</p><p>Str 24 Dex 26 Wis 26</p><p>Con 29 Int 30 Cha 30 </p><p>Alignment evil Languages Giant, Ancient Giant</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Elder Bile Beast Level 28 Solo Brute </span></strong> </p><p>Huge aberrant magical beast XP 12,000 </p><p>HP 1272; Bloodied 636 Initiative +20</p><p>AC 39; Fortitude 44; Reflex 38; Will 40 Perception +22</p><p>Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision</p><p>Resist 30 acid, 30 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +5; Action Points 2</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Agonized Existence</strong></p><p> If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +33 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 6d8+9 damage, plus ongoing 20 acid and poison damage (save ends).</p><p></p><p><strong>Frenzied Attack * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect:The bile beast uses bite up to four times. </p><p></p><p><strong>(close) Bile Breath (acid, poison) * Recharge 5, 6</strong></p><p> Attack: Close blast 5 (each creature in blast); +29 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 4d12+11 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). </p><p></p><p><strong>MOVE ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Inescapable Rage * At Will</strong></p><p> Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied.</p><p> Effect: The bile beast moves up to 9 squares to a space within 2 squares of an enemy.</p><p></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Wracking Bile * At Will</strong></p><p> Effect: The bile beast takes 75 points of damage and ends all conditions affecting it.</p><p></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(melee) Foul Eruption (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied.</p><p> Trigger: The bile beast takes damage.</p><p> Attack (Immediate Reaction): Melee 1 (one creature); +31 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 6d6+18 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid damage (save ends). (This does not stack with ongoing acid and poison damage.)</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Endurance +28</p><p>Str 33 Dex 22 Wis 27</p><p>Con 28 Int 8 Cha 15 </p><p>Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Bile Lord Sorcerer Level 29 Elite Artillery </strong> </span> </p><p>Large aberrant humanoid XP 30,000 </p><p>HP 408; Bloodied 204 Initiative +22</p><p>AC 40; Fortitude 43; Reflex 40; Will 42 Perception +21</p><p>Speed 8 Darkvision</p><p>Immune disease; Resist 30 acid, 30 poison</p><p>Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1</p><p></p><p><strong>TRAITS </strong></p><p><strong>Aged Reek * Aura 4</strong></p><p> Non-bile creatures in the aura suffer a -2 penalty to defenses and saving throws.</p><p></p><p><strong>STANDARD ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(mbasic) Claw (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +34 vs. AC.</p><p> Hit: 4d6+13 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both).</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>(ranged) Bile Bolt (acid, poison) * At Will</strong></p><p> Attack: Range 20 (one creature); +36 vs. Fortitude.</p><p> Hit: 6d8+10 acid and poison damage.</p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord repeats the attack once on the same target or a creature within 4 squares of the target.</p><p></p><p><strong>(close) Thunderous Force (force, thunder) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Requirement: The Bile Lord must be bloodied.</p><p> Attack: Close burst 3 (each creature in the burst); +32 vs. Fortitude.</p><p> Hit: 6d10 force and thunder damage and the Bile Lord pushes the target up to 5 squares and knocks it prone.</p><p> Miss: Half damage and the target chooses: the target falls prone or the Bile Lord pushes the target up to 3 squares.</p><p></p><p><strong>(area) Bile Burst (acid, poison) * Recharges when first bloodied</strong></p><p> Attack: Burst 2 within 20 (each creature in burst); +32 vs. Reflex.</p><p> Hit: 3d8+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 25 acid and poison damage (save ends). </p><p></p><p><strong>MINOR ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Parasitic Healing (healing) * Encounter</strong></p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord chooses one or more allies within a close burst 3. Each chosen ally takes 60 points of damage that cannot be prevented or redirected. For each ally targeted, the Bile Lord regains 45 hit points and makes a saving throw.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>TRIGGERED ACTIONS </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(close) Sickening Exhalation * Encounter</strong></p><p> Trigger: The Bile Lord is damaged by a melee attack.</p><p> Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2, which must include the triggering creature (each creature in the blast); +32 vs. Fortitude.</p><p> Hit: 3d8+8 poison damage.</p><p> Effect: The Bile Lord shifts 1 square.</p><p>---</p><p>Skills Arcana +32</p><p>Str 24 Dex 26 Wis 26</p><p>Con 29 Int 30 Cha 31 </p><p>Alignment evil Languages Giant, Ancient Giant</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="the Jester, post: 5811016, member: 1210"] [B][SIZE="6"]BILE LORDS [/SIZE][/B] [b]Source:[/b] Homebrewed (Bile Mountain series of adventures) The Bile Lords are an ancient race of strange humanoids. Withered with age, shrouded in foul vapors, the Bile Lords are best known for their long tenancy in Bile Mountain, on Pesh, where they were a legend until the upper levels of the mountain were breached by the Sword Emperor's companions. Even upon their release, the Bile Lords showed little interest in the outside world, preferring to maintain their lair and continue their experiments upon its denizens. The original Bile Lords were destroyed by the Sword Emperor and his companions, their king overthrown and their mountain cleansed of their influence and remade into the Bile Mountain Casino under the aegis of Emperess Sybele. Eventually, with the fall of the Sword Empire, the casino fell into disrepair and its keepers died or fled. Who knows what Bile Mountain now holds? [B]Mysterious and Foul:[/B] The Bile Lords and the monsters under their control are mysterious and foul. No cults or religions worship them; they see mortal beings as tools to be used or raw materials to be “improved” by their vile rituals. The Bile Lords seem to be functionally immortal, and all are male. Whatever their method of reproduction is, no one but the Bile Lords are aware of it, but their numbers do slowly increase over time. The sorcerer-king Lillamere once speculated that they might all somehow be imperfect copies of their Bile King, but there has also been evidence that some of them have made attempts to usurp the crown of their king, and the Sword Emperor and his companions slew the Bile Lords in existence at the beginning of his reign; nonethelss, a few more have appeared in the centuries since Bile Mountain's fall, from whence no one knows. [B]Unique Beings:[/B] Even in their earliest days, the Bile Lords are fantastically powerful, but as one grows and ages, it becomes ever more puissant and gains more and more unique abilities. Most Bile Lords delve deeply into one warped realm of magic or another; a few focus instead of more physical pursuits, often involving surgery or slow vivisections performed on conscious and unwilling victims. Still others expand their mental power into the realm of psionics. No Bile Lord worships a deity, nor does any have a good relationship with the primal spirits; the Bile Lords are anathema to nature. [B]Experiment on Creatures:[/B] The Bile Lords are notorious for experimenting on creatures, creating unlikely crossbreeds or infecting creatures with bile, changing them into agonized monstrosities that are constantly wracked with pain and illness, yet are hideously powerful. A few of their experiments have proven able to breed true, most notably bile beasts and vomit hounds, but even these hate their own existence. [B]Almost Lethal Farts:[/B] There is a Thulian idiom describing something as “stinkier than a dog's fart” which is meant to imply that the thing being described does not exist or has impossible properties. Unfortunately, bile monsters of all sorts are extremely prone to having horrific gas that is so awful that, in some cases, it actually rises to the level of a threat. This taints the area within and around a bile monster's home. At best, its lair will be filled with a malodorious stench; at worst, it might obscure vision and even poison creatures bold enough to venture into it. [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Monster Template Elite Brute XP Elite [/SIZE][/B] A bile monster is a creature that has been tainted by exposure to bile. This template is one method of modeling such a creature- one of the more successful of the Bile Lords' experiments. Most bile monsters are found where the Bile Lords' influence or work extends, but some, able to travel far distances, are rarely found elsewhere. Not all of the Bile Lords' creations are modeled with this template, but it is a highly useful way to represent an 'average' bile monster in their service. A bile monster seems to seep bile from its pores and has a very distinctive, unpleasant odor. A creature that has encountered bile monsters once can usually tell when it enters the area surrounding a bile monster's lair due to the scent. The bile manticore sky hunter presented below is a sample bile monster, using the manticore sky hunter (MV 199) as the base creature; likewise, the bile ogre dreadnought below uses the ogre dreadnought (MM3 159) as a base creature. [B]Origin and Type[/B] A bile monster's origin changes to aberrant. It can be any type except for an animate. [B]Hit Points [/B] + 10/level + Constitution score [B]Defenses [/B] -1 AC, +2 Fortitude, -1 Reflex [B]Resist [/B] 10/tier acid, 10/tier poison [B]Saving Throws [/B]+2 [B]Action Points [/B] 1 [B]TRAITS [/B] [B]Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS Frenzied Attack * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile monster makes two melee basic attacks. (area) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature within burst); level +1 vs. Reflex. Hit: 1d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 5 acid and poison damage (save ends). Level 11: 2d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). Level 21: 3d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). Miss: Half damage. --- [B]Skills[/B] A bile monster loses training in Stealth. Con +4 [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Monster Theme [/SIZE][/B] Another way to model a monster as a bile creature is by adding the bile monster theme to it. Although this does not make it as tough as using the bile monster template does, it nonetheless probably increases the monster's power somewhat. All bile monsters should have the agonized existence trait, and you may want to give them one or more additional powers or traits from the list below. (Most should have at least one attack or utility power from the list, but a bile monster whose only trait is its agonized existence models an almost-failed bile monster experiment well.) [B]Origin and Type:[/B] This theme should not be added to an animate as a rule, though there may be specific exceptions to this general rule at the dm's judgment. A bile monster's origin changes to aberrant. [B]Skill Modifications:[/B] +2 bonus to Endurance checks. -2 penalty to Stealth checks. [B][SIZE="3"]TRAITS[/SIZE] Agonized Existence[/B][I] (all bile monsters should have this trait) [/I] If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]Bile Infusion[/B] Any of the bile monster's attacks that deal damage with a keyword, such as psychic or fire, also deal acid and poison with that attack. [B]Resistance[/B] The bile monster gains resist 5/tier acid and resist 5/tier poison. [SIZE="3"][B]ATTACK POWERS [/B][/SIZE][B] STANDARD ACTIONS[/B] [B](area) Spew Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter[/B] Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature in the burst); level + 3 vs. Reflex. Hit: 1d6 + level acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 5 acid and poison damage (save ends). 11th Level: 2d6 + ½ level acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). 21st Level: 2d8 + 1/3 level acid and poison damage, plus ongoint 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B](ranged) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Ranged 20 (one creature); level + 3 vs. Reflex. Hit: 2d6 + level acid and poison damage. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS (close) Bile Eruption (acid, poison) * Encounter[/B] Trigger: The bile monster becomes bloodied. Attack (No Action): Close blast 1 (the triggering creature); level +1 vs. Reflex. Hit: 5/tier acid and poison damage, and the target is blinded (save ends). [B][SIZE="3"]UTILITY POWERS [/SIZE][/B] [B]MINOR ACTIONS[/B] The Power of Pain * Recharge 5, 6 Effect: The bile monster makes a saving throw. [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Manticore Sky Hunter Level 13 Elite Brute (Leader) [/SIZE][/B] Large aberrant magical beast XP 1,600 HP 286; Bloodied 143 Initiative +14 AC 28; Fortitude 28; Reflex 25; Will 23 Perception +14 Speed 6, fly 8 Resist 20 acid, 20 poison Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 [B]TRAITS[/B] [B]Shielding Wings * Aura 1[/B] Allies gain a +2 bonus to AC and Reflex while in the aura. [B]Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Claw * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +18 vs.AC. Hit: 2d10+10 damage, or 2d10+12 if the target is marked by the manticore. [B](ranged) Tail Spike * At Will[/B] Attack: Ranged 10 (one creature); +18 vs. AC. Hit: 2d8+6 damage. [B]Frenzied Attack * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile monster makes two melee basic attacks. (area) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature within burst); level +1 vs. Reflex. Hit: 2d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). Miss: Half damage. [B]MINOR ACTIONS Threatening Roar (charm) * At Will[/B] Effect: Close burst 1 (enemies in the burst). The manticore marks each target until the end of the manticore's next turn. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS (ranged) Defender's Spike * At Will[/B] Trigger: An enemy within 5 squares of the manticore and marked by the manticore makes an attack that doesn't include it as a target. Effect (Immediate Reaction): The manticore uses tail spike against the triggering enemy. This attack does not provoke opportunity attacks. --- Str 23 Dex 22 Wis 17 Con 22 Int 4 Cha 10 Alignment chaotic evil Languages Common [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Ogre Dreadnought Level 14 Elite Brute [/SIZE][/B] Large aberrant humanoid XP 2,000 HP 300; Bloodied 150 Initiative +12 AC 29; Fortitude 30; Reflex 23; Will 26 Perception +12 Speed 8 Resist 20 acid, 20 poison Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 [B]TRAITS Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile monster starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]Threatening Reach[/B] The dreadnought can make opportunity attacks against all enemies within 2 squares of it. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Greatsword (weapon) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +19 vs. AC. Hit: 1d12+16 damage, and the target is immobilized until the end of the dreadnought's next turn. [B]Frenzied Attack * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile monster makes two melee basic attacks. (area) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * Encounter Attack: Area burst 1 within 10 (each creature within burst); level +1 vs. Reflex. Hit: 2d10+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). Miss: Half damage. [B] TRIGGERED ACTIONS Dreadnought Resolve * Rechage 4 5 6[/B] Trigger: The dreadnought fails a saving throw. Effect (No Action): The dreadnought rerolls the saving throw with a +2 bonus. --- Skills Athletics +19 Str 24 Dex 16 Wis 20 Con 24 Int 8 Cha 23 Alignment chaotic evil Languages Common, Giant Equipment plate armor, greatsword [B][SIZE="4"]Failed Bile Serpent Level 15 Skirmisher [/SIZE][/B] Large aberrant beast XP 1200 A failed bile serpent is an example of a failed experiment by the Bile Lords. Although it is not up to the standards of the Bile Lords, it is nonetheless a very dangerous monster. Failed Bile Lord experiments often do not survive their generation, and those that do rarely survive for more than a few weeks. Even those that can survive frequently choose death over the constant agony and horror of their unnatural transformation. It is impossible to determine what sort of venomous snake was the original stock for the failed bile serpent, but in its new form, ragged, wet groups of scales constantly hang from the serpent as if it is shedding its skin. Brown and yellow bile leak from the thing's body, and it looks sickly. HP 144; Bloodied 72 Initiative +13 AC 29; Fortitude 27; Reflex 28; Will 26 Perception +10 Speed 7 [B]TRAITS Horrible Pain[/B] Because the failed bile serpent is in constant horrible pain, it gains a +4 bonus to its defenses against attacks with the charm or fear keywords. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Fanged Strike (poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +20 vs. AC. Hit: 2d10+5 damage, plus ongoing 10 damage and the target loses a move action each round (save ends both). [B](melee) Slithering Strike * At Will[/B] Effect: The failed bile serpent shifts up to 3 squares and makes the following attack at any point during that shift. Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +20 vs. AC. Hit: 3d10+7 damage. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS Bile Reply (acid, poison) * Encounter[/B] Trigger: The failed bile serpent is hit by a ranged attack. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Ranged 10 (the triggering creature); +18 vs. Reflex. Hit: 4d8+5 acid and poison damage. --- Str 23 Dex 19 Wis 16 Con 16 Int 2 Cha 9 Alignment unaligned Languages - [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Beast Level 19 Solo Brute [/SIZE][/B] Huge aberrant magical beast XP 12,000 A bile beast is a terrible monster created by the Bile Lords. It is quadrupedal, though it is impossible to ascertain what the base stock from which it was created was. A bile beast has a long, thick tail that trails behind it for balance, like that of a large reptile. HP 900; Bloodied 450 Initiative +12 AC 30; Fortitude 35; Reflex 29; Will 31 Perception +15 Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision Resist 20 acid, 20 poison Saving Throws +5; Action Points 2 [B]TRAITS Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +24 vs. AC. Hit: 4d8+6 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]Frenzied Attack * At Will[/B] Effect:The bile beast uses bite up to four times, no more than twice against a single opponent. [B](close) Bile Breath (acid, poison) * Recharge 5, 6[/B] Attack: Close blast 5 (each creature in blast); +20 vs. Reflex. Hit: 4d12+4 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]MOVE ACTIONS Inescapable Rage * At Will[/B] Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied. Effect: The bile beast moves up to 9 squares to a space within 2 squares of an enemy. [B]MINOR ACTIONS Wracking Bile * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile beast takes 50 points of damage and ends all conditions affecting it. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS (melee) Foul Eruption (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied. Trigger: The bile beast takes damage. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Melee 1 (one creature); +22 vs. Reflex. Hit: 4d6+16 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid damage (save ends). (This does not stack with ongoing acid and poison damage.) --- Skills Endurance +21 Str 26 Dex 16 Wis 22 Con 25 Int 8 Cha 15 Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Lord Neophyte Level 21 Controller [/SIZE][/B] Large aberrant humanoid XP 3,200 A Bile Lord is a tall, yellow-skinned humanoid that looms well over 12' tall. Usually highly gaunt and frail in appearance, Bile Lords are actually very tough. A Bile Lord is surrounded by a haze of stinking yellowish vapors. Bile Lords always appear extremely ancient and all are male; the only female entity known to have a strong connection to the Bile Lords was the Queen of Guts. HP 200; Bloodied 100 Initiative +13 AC 35; Fortitude 35; Reflex 31; Will 34 Perception +16 Speed 8 Darkvision Resist 20 acid, 20 poison [B]TRAITS Aged Reek * Aura 3[/B] Non-bile creatures in the aura suffer a -2 penalty to defenses and saving throws. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Claw (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +26 vs. AC. Hit: 4d6+10 damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both). [B](ranged) Psychic Assault (psychic) * Recharges when no creature is affected by this power[/B] Attack: Ranged 20 (one creature); +24 vs. Will. Hit: 3d10+13 psychic damage, and the target is dazed (save ends). First Failed Save: The target is instead dominated (save ends). [B](area) Bile Burst (acid, poison) * Encounter [/B] Attack: Burst 2 within 20 (each creature in burst); +23 vs. Reflex. Hit: 3d8+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B] MINOR ACTIONS Parasitic Healing (healing) * Encounter[/B] Effect: The Bile Lord chooses one or more allies within a close burst 3. Each chosen ally takes 25 points of damage that cannot be prevented or redirected. For each ally targeted, the Bile Lord regains 20 hit points. --- Skills Arcana +23 Str 21 Dex 17 Wis 22 Con 24 Int 26 Cha 26 Alignment evil Languages Giant [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Beast Guardian Level 21 Elite Soldier [/SIZE][/B] Huge aberrant magical beast XP 6,400 HP 402; Bloodied 201 Initiative +15 AC 35; Fortitude 36; Reflex 31; Will 33 Perception +22 Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision Resist 20 acid, 20 poison Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 [B]TRAITS Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one or two creatures); +26 vs. AC. Hit: 4d8+4 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both). [B](ranged) Thick Spew (acid, poison) * Encounter[/B] Attack: Range 10 (one creature or two adjacent creatures); +24 vs. Reflex. Hit: 3d10+10 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage and the target is immobilized (save ends both). Aftereffect: The target is slowed (save ends). [B]MOVE ACTIONS (melee) Overbear * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile beast moves up to 3 squares to a space adjacent to at least one slowed or immobilized creature. Attack : Melee 1 (one slowed or immobilized creature); +26 vs. Fortitude. Hit: The target falls prone and suffers a -2 penalty to saving throws until it starts its turn standing. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS (close) Bile-Filled Wound (acid, poison) * Recharges when first bloodied [/B] Trigger: The bile beast takes at least 20 points of damage from a single attack. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2 (each creature in the blast); +22 vs. Reflex. Hit: The target falls prone and takes ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). --- Skills Endurance +22 Str 27 Dex 16 Wis 24 Con 25 Int 8 Cha 15 Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant [B][SIZE="4"]Spitting Bile Beast Level 21 Elite Artillery[/SIZE][/B] Huge aberrant magical beast XP 6,400 HP 314; Bloodied 157 Initiative +13 AC 33; Fortitude 36; Reflex 31; Will 33 Perception +22 Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision Resist 20 acid, 20 poison Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 [B] TRAITS Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one or two creatures); +26 vs. AC. Hit: 4d8+4 damage, plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B](rbasic) Spit Bile (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Range 20 (one creature); +26 vs. Reflex. Hit: 2d10+10 acid and poison damage plus ongoing 10 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]Double Attack * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile beast makes two basic attacks. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS Angry Attention * Recharges when first bloodied[/B] Trigger: The bile beast becomes marked or affected by a defender aura. Effect (Immediate Reaction): The bile beast makes a basic attack against the creature marking it or whose defender aura affects it. [B]Frothing Ferocity * Encounter[/B] Trigger: The bile beast becomes bloodied. Effect (Immediate Reaction): The bile beast moves up to 4 squares. It can move through enemies' spaces during this movement. Each enemy whose space it enters during this movement falls prone. At the end of this movement, the bile beast pushes each enemy with whom its space overlaps to the nearest unoccupied space. --- Skills Endurance +22 Str 27 Dex 16 Wis 24 Con 25 Int 8 Cha 15 Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant [B][SIZE="4"]Bile Lord Level 27 Elite Controller [/SIZE][/B] Large aberrant humanoid XP 22,000 HP 506; Bloodied 253 Initiative +21 AC 40; Fortitude 42; Reflex 37; Will 40 Perception +21 Speed 8 Darkvision Immune disease; Resist 30 acid, 30 poison Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 [B]TRAITS Aged Reek * Aura 4[/B] Non-bile creatures in the aura suffer a -2 penalty to defenses and saving throws. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Claw (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +32 vs. AC. Hit: 4d6+13 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both). [B](ranged) Psychic Assault (psychic) * Recharges when no creature is affected by this power[/B] Attack: Ranged 20 (one creature); +30 vs. Will. Hit: 4d10+13 psychic damage, and the target is dazed (save ends). First Failed Save: The target is instead dominated (save ends). [B](area) Bile Burst (acid, poison) * Recharges when first bloodied[/B] Attack: Burst 2 within 20 (each creature in burst); +28 vs. Reflex. Hit: 3d8+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 25 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]MINOR ACTIONS Swift Assault * At Will 1/round[/B] Effect: The Bile Lord uses claw or psychic assault. [B]Parasitic Healing (healing) * Encounter[/B] Effect: The Bile Lord chooses one or more allies within a close burst 3. Each chosen ally takes 50 points of damage that cannot be prevented or redirected. For each ally targeted, the Bile Lord regains 40 hit points and makes a saving throw. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS (close) Sickening Exhalation * Encounter[/B] Trigger: The Bile Lord is damaged by a melee attack. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2, which must include the triggering creature (each creature in the blast); +28 vs. Fortitude. Hit: 2d8+9 poison damage. Effect: The Bile Lord shifts 1 square. --- Skills Arcana +31, History +28 Str 24 Dex 26 Wis 26 Con 29 Int 30 Cha 30 Alignment evil Languages Giant, Ancient Giant [B][SIZE="4"]Elder Bile Beast Level 28 Solo Brute [/SIZE][/B] Huge aberrant magical beast XP 12,000 HP 1272; Bloodied 636 Initiative +20 AC 39; Fortitude 44; Reflex 38; Will 40 Perception +22 Speed 6, swim 5 Darkvision Resist 30 acid, 30 poison Saving Throws +5; Action Points 2 [B]TRAITS Agonized Existence[/B] If the bile beast starts its turn dazed, dominated, stunned or affected by a charm effect, it makes a basic melee attack as a free action. If that basic attack hits, it makes a saving throw to end each such effect. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Rancid Bite (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +33 vs. AC. Hit: 6d8+9 damage, plus ongoing 20 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]Frenzied Attack * At Will[/B] Effect:The bile beast uses bite up to four times. [B](close) Bile Breath (acid, poison) * Recharge 5, 6[/B] Attack: Close blast 5 (each creature in blast); +29 vs. Reflex. Hit: 4d12+11 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]MOVE ACTIONS Inescapable Rage * At Will[/B] Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied. Effect: The bile beast moves up to 9 squares to a space within 2 squares of an enemy. [B]MINOR ACTIONS Wracking Bile * At Will[/B] Effect: The bile beast takes 75 points of damage and ends all conditions affecting it. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS (melee) Foul Eruption (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Requirement: The bile beast must be bloodied. Trigger: The bile beast takes damage. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Melee 1 (one creature); +31 vs. Reflex. Hit: 6d6+18 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 10 acid damage (save ends). (This does not stack with ongoing acid and poison damage.) --- Skills Endurance +28 Str 33 Dex 22 Wis 27 Con 28 Int 8 Cha 15 Alignment chaotic evil Languages understands Giant [SIZE="4"][B]Bile Lord Sorcerer Level 29 Elite Artillery [/B] [/SIZE] Large aberrant humanoid XP 30,000 HP 408; Bloodied 204 Initiative +22 AC 40; Fortitude 43; Reflex 40; Will 42 Perception +21 Speed 8 Darkvision Immune disease; Resist 30 acid, 30 poison Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 [B]TRAITS Aged Reek * Aura 4[/B] Non-bile creatures in the aura suffer a -2 penalty to defenses and saving throws. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS (mbasic) Claw (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Melee 2 (one creature); +34 vs. AC. Hit: 4d6+13 damage, plus ongoing 15 acid and poison damage and the target is slowed (save ends both). [B] (ranged) Bile Bolt (acid, poison) * At Will[/B] Attack: Range 20 (one creature); +36 vs. Fortitude. Hit: 6d8+10 acid and poison damage. Effect: The Bile Lord repeats the attack once on the same target or a creature within 4 squares of the target. [B](close) Thunderous Force (force, thunder) * Encounter[/B] Requirement: The Bile Lord must be bloodied. Attack: Close burst 3 (each creature in the burst); +32 vs. Fortitude. Hit: 6d10 force and thunder damage and the Bile Lord pushes the target up to 5 squares and knocks it prone. Miss: Half damage and the target chooses: the target falls prone or the Bile Lord pushes the target up to 3 squares. [B](area) Bile Burst (acid, poison) * Recharges when first bloodied[/B] Attack: Burst 2 within 20 (each creature in burst); +32 vs. Reflex. Hit: 3d8+5 acid and poison damage, plus ongoing 25 acid and poison damage (save ends). [B]MINOR ACTIONS Parasitic Healing (healing) * Encounter[/B] Effect: The Bile Lord chooses one or more allies within a close burst 3. Each chosen ally takes 60 points of damage that cannot be prevented or redirected. For each ally targeted, the Bile Lord regains 45 hit points and makes a saving throw. [B] TRIGGERED ACTIONS (close) Sickening Exhalation * Encounter[/B] Trigger: The Bile Lord is damaged by a melee attack. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2, which must include the triggering creature (each creature in the blast); +32 vs. Fortitude. Hit: 3d8+8 poison damage. Effect: The Bile Lord shifts 1 square. --- Skills Arcana +32 Str 24 Dex 26 Wis 26 Con 29 Int 30 Cha 31 Alignment evil Languages Giant, Ancient Giant [/QUOTE]
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