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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ZetaStriker" data-source="post: 4187077" data-attributes="member: 64840">I'm putting together a one-shot 4E Lite demo for a few friends of mine, in an attempt to create a new group after my most reliable players went out and joined the Marines. It'll be based very loosely on The Mist(as I haven't actually seen it, and just like the concept of aberrations originating in some mysterious mist as an adventure hook). Anyway, I'm both here to supply these creatures to anyone interested, and to ask if these look right for creatures of a low level. I figure people who've actually played in/ran a demo might be able to tell me if I'm doing anything wrong.Lashing Fellstar, Level 1 Soldier        XP 100Medium Aberrant Magical Beast"This unattural aberration stands four and a half feet tall on the two, thich tentacles that erupt form the the small, cross shaped central potion of its body. Somewhere between a vicious squid and a monstrous starfish, it has two more large, meaty tentacles hanging limply from its featureless midsection, these muscular, serpentine appendages writhing as if in pain like a pair of dying eels. It has no eyes, no face, no head, but somehow, you're certain that it knows exactly where you are."Initiative +4, Senses; Perception +2, TremorsenseHP 32, Bloodied 16AC 16, Fort 14, Ref 12, Will 11Resist 10 AcidSpeed 4 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" />  Tentacle(Standard, At-will)Reach 2; +8 vs AC; 1d8+2 damage and the target is grabbed. A target trying to escape takes -2 to this check, and takes 3 acid damage a round until escape. The Lashing Fellstar can grab up to two medium size targets at once. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Constrict(Standard, At-Will)Grabbed target only; +8 vs. Fortitude; 1d8+2 damage.Str 15, Con 16, Dex 12, Int 5, Wis 11, Cha 3Hulking Mauler, Level 1 Brute            XP 100Medium Aberrant Magical Beast"This creature is hunched over on four legs, like those of some incredibly broad shouldered dog, but it's large, muscular frame is dotted with bulbous, cancerous growths along the length of its back. It's thick, mishapen head is little more than a pair of milky white eyes and a single row of razor sharp teeth, as its tongue hangs limply in the space that a lower jaw is ordinarily expected to cover. Hissing, acidic drool drips from this wide opening into the creatures innards, sizzling away at the stone floor beneath it."Initiative +2; Senses; Perception +2, TremorsenseHP 39, Bloodied 14AC 14, Fort 15, Ref 12, Will 12Resist 10 AcidSpeed 5 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" />  Bite(Standard, At-Will)+4 vs. AC; 1d4+3 damage +3 Acid damage <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Caustic Knell(Reaction, when reduced to 0 HP)"As life leaves the abominations twisted body, the odd, cancerous bulbs on its back begin moving, feeding into one another to form one massive, singular prousing which, after expanding exponentially, explodes in a shower of vitrolic acid."Close Burst 2; +6 vs. Reflex; 2d4+6 Acid damageMiss: Half damageStr 16, Con 19, Dex 12, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 3Chitinous Crawler, Level 1 Skirmisher            XP 100Medium Aberrant Magical Beast"Little more than a collection of fifteen, long, insectine legs, this creatures skitters along at a rapid pace on each on of its gray-brown, multi-jointed appendages, each on of which is tipped with a long, sword-like blade."Initiative +4, Senses; Perception +1, TremorsenseHP 29, Bloodied 14AC 16, Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 11Resist 10 AcidSpeed 8 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Leg Blade(Standard, At-Will)+6 vs. AC, 1d8+2 damage. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Pincushion(Standard, Recharge  <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/5.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":5:" title="Five    :5:" data-shortname=":5:" /> , <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)"The legged horror scrambles and crawls towards your unguarded flank, rising up on a trio of its many limbs while pulling a half dozen others back as if readying a volley of javelins."+6 vs. AC; 1d8+6 damage; 1d8+1d6+6 if given combat advantageStr 14, Con 13, Dex 18, Int 4, Wis 11, Cha 3Rupturing Carrier, Level 1 Brute Minion(yes, I'm ripping off The Flood)        XP 25Small Aberrant Magical Beast"Little more than a large, bulbous sac connected at its base to a multitude of short, writhing tentacles, it sends its wriggling limbs forward, driving them into the ground and dragging itself across the ground in search of living prey."Initiative +3, Senses; Perception 0HP Any attack that deals damage will kill the Rupturing CarrierAC 14, Fort 12, Ref 13, Will 9Resist 10 AcidSpeed 6 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Attach(Standard, At-Will)+4 vs. Reflex; 2 Acid damage and the target is grabbed. The target will take 2 acid damage for every turn it remains in the Carrier's grasp, but does not grant other foes Combat Advantage <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Rupture(Immediate Reaction, upon death)"Like a popping balloon, the creature's growth bursts open, sending a spray of acidic material into the surrounding area."Close Burst 1; +4 vs. Reflex; 2 Acid damage; (if Grabbed by Carrier)+6 vs. Reflex; 4 Acid damageStr 14, Con 11, Dex 15, Int 1, Wis 7, Cha 1Abyssal Antlion – Level 1 Lurker                       XP 100Medium Aberrant Magical Beast“The earth here caves inwards, as if impacted by some great force, to form a small, five foot wide crater.”Initiative +5, Senses; Perception +1, TremorsenseHP 25, Bloodied 12AC 14, Fort 12, Ref 15, Will 11Resist 10 AcidSpeed 1, Tunnel 4Submerge(Minor, At-will)The Abyssal Antlion gains concealment until the start of its next turn. This power cannot be used while a target is grabbed or while the Abyssal Antlion is grabbed. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Tenticular Maw(Standard, At-will)“From the center of the depression, two whip-like tentacles erupt from the ground, attempting to wrap around your body and sink the teeth of the large, gaping maws that adorn their tips into your unprotected flesh.”+6 vs. AC; 1d6+1 damage plus grabbed plus follow-up.Followup: +6 vs. Fort; target is dazed(save ends)Str 13, Con 13, Dex 19, Int 7, Wis 11, Cha 3Minor Gibbering Orb – Level 1 Controller        XP 100Medium Aberrant Magical Beast“This large, thin, pale pink orb is eerily reminiscent of a balloon crafted from human flesh, and as you watch, what appear to be hands or screaming faces seem to press against it from the inside, as if trying to escape from some infernal prison.”Initiative +3, Senses; Perception +4, BlindsenseHP 28, Bloodied 14AC 13, Fort 13, Ref 13, Will 14Resist 10 AcidSpeed Float 5 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Prod(Standard, At-Will)“The orb sudden jerks, as if struck from within, and what appears to be some sort of fist can be seen pressing firmly against its fleshy walls before a wave of force strikes you.”Range 5; +5 vs AC; 3 damage plus Shift target 1 square. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Maddening Yell(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)“As the orb approaches, a humanoid face presses hard against its surface, causing the thin, flesh-like material to stretch and pull taut. It’s mouth slowly opens as in a long yawn, and then the material covering its throat opens up, releasing a high pitched, maddening scream.”Close Blast 3; +5 vs. Will; 1d4+3 damage plus dazed(save ends) <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Brilliant Gaze(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)“As the orb approaches, a humanoid face presses hard against its surface, causing the thin, flesh-like material to stretch and pull taut. The flesh covering it’s sunken, empty eye sockets quickly peels away, and an eerie, blue-white light erupts from within.”Range 10; +5 vs. Will; 1d4+3 damage plus slowed(save ends) <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Force Blast(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/4.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":4:" title="Four    :4:" data-shortname=":4:" />, <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/5.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":5:" title="Five    :5:" data-shortname=":5:" />, <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)“The odd, fleshy orb begins quivering wildly, before becoming enveloped in a sharp, blue-white glow, which erupts from its center and strikes out at you.”Range 5; +5 vs. Ref; 1d4+3 damage plus shift target 3 squaresStr 9, Con 15, Dex 14, Int 7, Wis 16, Cha 3Spinewalker – Level 1 Artillery            XP 100Medium Aberrant Magical Beast"This strange creature’s large, barnacled body rests on a set of twelve small, crablike legs, causing it to rest very close to the ground. It has no flesh, or any other signs one would normally attribute to a living creature, but what it does have is a three foot long spine which ends in a sharp, hollow tip.”Initiative +5, Senses; Perception +2, TremorsenseHP 25, Bloodied 12AC 15, Fort 12, Ref 15, Will 12Resist 10 AcidSpeed 5 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Spine(Standard, At-Will)+5 vs. AC; 1d6 damage <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Acid Dart(Standard, At-Will)“The long spine on the crab-like creature’s back shifts downwards so that it lies at a horizontal angle, before a loud crash from somewhere within the creature sends a small, black bullet flying out from its tip.”Range 10/20; +5 vs. AC; 1d4+5 Acid damage plus ongoing 5 Acid damage(save ends)Str 11, Con 13, Dex 18, Int 5, Wis 13, Cha 3False Mind Flayer– Level 3 Elite Controller        XP 300?Medium Aberrant Humanoid“This wicked creature, with its unclothed, pale blue skin, stands out from the aberrations around it by virtue of its form alone. Humanoid in shape, it is its coloring and disfigured, squid-like head that sets it apart from an ordinary man, but there is something else too, something that isn’t quite as physical in nature. For some reason, for the first time, you get the feeling that this creature carries a great intelligence.”Initiative +5, Senses; Perception +5 DarkvisionHP 92, Bloodied 46AC 17, Fort 14, Ref 14, Will 15Action Points 1Saving Throws +2Resist 10 AcidSpeed 6 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Tentacle(Standard, At-Will)+5 vs. AC; 1d4+1 damage plus grabbed <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Bore(Standard, At-Will)Grabbed target only; +4 vs. Fort; Drops target’s hp to 0. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Devour Brain(Standard, At-Will)Helpless, grabbed target only. Kills the target and the Mind Flayer recovers 1d10 hp. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Mind Blast(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/5.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":5:" title="Five    :5:" data-shortname=":5:" />, <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)Close Blast 5; +7 vs. Will; 2d8+4 damage plus staggered(save ends) plus followupFollowup: +7 vs. Will; staggered become stunned(save ends)Miss: Half damage, no effect. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Evard’s Black Tentacles(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/4.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":4:" title="Four    :4:" data-shortname=":4:" />, <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/5.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":5:" title="Five    :5:" data-shortname=":5:" />, <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)Range 5; +7 vs. Fort; 2d6+4 damage plus immobilize(save ends) <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Force Ray(Standard, At-Will)Range 5; +5 vs. AC; 1d8+4 damageStr 13, Con 14, Dex 14, Int 19, Wis 16, Cha 13Nether Maw – Level 3 Elite Soldier        XP 300?Large Aberrant Magical Beast“Shaped like a massive slug, this creature’s main body is little more than a great, yawning maw, filled with row after row of dull, humanoid teeth. Tentacles sprout from almost every pour of its skin, draping around it in a massive curtain and supporting its weight.”Initiative +4, Senses; Perception 0, TremorsenseHP 105, Bloodied 52AC 18, Fort 17, Ref 13, Will 10Action Points 1Saving Throws +2Resist 10 AcidSpeed 5 Jump 8 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Bite(Standard, At-Will)Reach 2; +9 vs. AC; 2d8+5 damage <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Tentacle(Stadard, At-Will)Reach 2; +9 vs. AC; 1d4+5 damage <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Tentacle Flurry(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/5.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":5:" title="Five    :5:" data-shortname=":5:" />, <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)Make one tentacle attack against each target within reach <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Lunge(Standard, Recharge <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/6.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":6:" title="Six    :6:" data-shortname=":6:" />)Move 8; +10 vs. AC; 2d8+10 damage plus push the target 3 squares plus FollowupFollowup: +9 vs. Fort; target lands proneStr 21, Con 19, Dex 13, Int 3, Wis 7, Cha 2Far Realms’ Fragment’s Heart – Level 4 Solo Brute        XP 875Huge Aberrant Magical Beast“Almost a part of the landscape, this horrific, mountain of flesh rises straight out of the ground, its hundreds of tiny eyes and mouths watching you hungrily. Long, writhing tentacles rise up from its surface in droves, and at its summit, a large creature awaits intruders. Like a giant whose innards have been stored on the outside, it floats curled in the fetal position, connected to the landmass by a fleshy stem… as it’s unseeing, pure black eyes open, however, you find yourself thinking that you may have it all backwards. Perhaps it isn’t connected to the landmass… perhaps the landmass is connected to it.”Initiative +4, Senses; Perception +22, TremorsenseHP 300, Bloodied 150AC 20, Fort 12, Ref 15, Will 12Action Points 2Saving Throws +5Resist 10 AcidSpeed 0 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/area.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":area:" title="Area    :area:" data-shortname=":area:" /> Dimensional Barrier(Always active)The landmass’ summit is protected by a barrier that wards away ranged attacks and spells. It can be pierced, but only on an attack roll above 25.(this is an effort to prevent rangers, warlocks and wizards from fighting from the Far Realms’ Fragment’s base; scaling the landmass is going to be a Skill Event) <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/bm.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bmelee:" title="Basic Melee    :bmelee:" data-shortname=":bmelee:" /> Tentacle(Standard, At-will)Reach 3; +10 vs. AC; 1d4+6 damage <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Double Attack(Standard, At-will)“The hulking creature jerks his arms back suddenly, his hands opening wide, as a torrent of thin, fleshy tentacles erupt from his forearms and fly towards you.”Make two Tentacle attacks <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/m.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":melee:" title="Melee    :melee:" data-shortname=":melee:" /> Flesh Wall(Immediate Reaction, When an enemy moves adjacent to or away from the Heart, At-will)“As you move into melee range with the creature, the ground itself protests against your presence, sending a pair of fleshy arms straight up at you.”+10 vs. AC; 1d4+6 and immobilized(save ends) <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Aberrant Ray(Standard, At-Will)“Red, human blood begins to pour from the creatures ruined eye sockets before a ray of brilliant green energy erupts from them, arcing out across the battlefield.”Range 10; +6 vs. Fort; 2d6 damage plus push 1 <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/r.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":ranged:" title="Ranged    :ranged:" data-shortname=":ranged:" /> Great Pull(Standard, Recharge  <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/5.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":5:" title="Five    :5:" data-shortname=":5:" /> , 6)“The creature pulls its arm back, as if readying a punch, and then sends it shooting forwarding, stretching it to impossible lengths in an attempt to reach you.”Reach 10; +10 vs. AC; 1d4+6 plus pull 10 plus FollowupFollowup: This attack still triggers the Flesh Wall <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Dimensional Pressure(Standard, Encounter)“The creature lifts its head in a savage howl, tensing every muscle in its malformed body as a wave of light blue energy tears apart the surrounding space.”Close Burst 5; +6 vs. Ref; 2d12+2 damage plus push 1Miss: Half damage and no effect <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Dimensional Storm(Immediate reaction, When bloodied for the first time during the encounter)“Wounded, the creature’s hands reach up to grab its meaty skull, digging into the exposed brain tissue as it lets out another savage howl which shakes the very fabric of your reality.”Close Burst 10; +6 vs. Ref; 2d12+4 damage plus push 3 plus followupMiss: Half damage and push 1Followup: +6 vs. Fort; fall proneRegeneration(Minor, At-will)As long as the Heart has not received damage in the past 3 round, it may begin regenerating at a rate of 15 hp a round until it is struck again.Sensory Perception(At-will)The Heart gains a +20 to its perception checks, due to its physical connection to the ground around it. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/c.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":close:" title="Close    :close:" data-shortname=":close:" /> Dimensional Rift(Immediate reaction, Upon Heart’s death)“As the creature falls lifeless, one by one the flailing tentacles that cover the landmass’ surface fall down lifelessly, and the vibrant, surreal colors fade to a dull gray. Seconds later, however, the entire mountain begins shaking violently, and the fallen aberrant giant begins glowing with that same, strange, pale blue light.”In 4 rounds, the entire landmass will by transported back to the Far Realms, taking anything left on it along with it; which is basically equal to death for the PCs. Play it out as a skill challenge, before the entire landmass disappears in one last nova of pale blue energy.Str 23, Con 23, Dex 14, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 2........and no, ordinarily this is stuff I'd save for much higher levels(late Paragon or early Epic, to be precise), but I figure it'll make a fun 4E Lite one-shot.</blockquote>

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