Converting Epic Level Creatures

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Updated.

I swapped out Search for Knowledge (local [Moonshaes])

Natural armor bonus?

Damage reduction 15/epic?

Organization: Solitary or army (Kazgaroth plus 50-500 blood warriors, x lycanthropes of various types, and x firbolgs)?

Fill in the Xs...

Swallow Whole (Ex): Kazgaroth can try to swallow a grabbed opponent of up to Large size by making a successful grapple check. The swallowed creature takes x+x points of bludgeoning damage and x points of acid damage per round from Kazgaroth's gizzard. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using a light slashing or piercing weapon to deal x points of damage to the gizzard (AC x). Once the creature exits, muscular action closes the hole; another swallowed opponent must cut its own way out.

 

[freyar]

I'd say we need at least +20 natural, maybe more like +25.

DR looks good.

20-40 lycanthropes and 10-20 firbolgs?

3d10+6 bludgeoning and 2d6 acid? Gizzard AC = 10+natural/2. 25 hp damage to gizzard?

 

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Updated.

We still need to address this...

Kazgaroth is an integral component of the Moonshae Isles (see Ecology below) and if slain, returns in 3d6 years. Only the now-lost sword of Cymrych Hugh could permanently kill the Beast.

 

[demiurge1138]

Something like rejuvenation?

 

[Shade]

Either that or something like this...

Regeneration (Ex): No form of attack deals lethal damage to the tarrasque. The tarrasque regenerates even if it fails a saving throw against a disintegrate spell or a death effect. If the tarrasque fails its save against a spell or effect that would kill it instantly (such as those mentioned above), the spell or effect instead deals nonlethal damage equal to the creature’s full normal hit points +10 (or 868 hp). The tarrasque is immune to effects that produce incurable or bleeding wounds, such as mummy rot, a sword with the wounding special ability, or a clay golem’s cursed wound ability.

The tarrasque can be slain only by raising its nonlethal damage total to its full normal hit points +10 (or 868 hit points) and using a wish or miracle spell to keep it dead. If the tarrasque loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 1d6 minutes (the detached piece dies and decays normally). The creature can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

 

[freyar]

Something like rejuvenation?

That's what I think, too. Just plug into the ghost's text. Want to keep the specific sword or make it the DM's favorite McGuffin?

 

[demiurge1138]

Leave the sword, although mention that other methods are within the realm (no pun intended) of possibility.

 

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How's this?

Rejuvenation (Su): Although Kazgaroth can be slain in battle, he always returns in full health in 3d6 years. Even the most powerful spells are usually only temporary solutions. The only way to permanently destroy Kazgaroth is to land the killing blow with the sword of Cymrych Hugh. (DMs not playing in the Forgotten Realms should substitute other items or methods for Kazgaroth's final destruction.)

 

[demiurge1138]

That sounds pretty good!

 

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Updated.

CR 25?

Treasure: Triple standard?

Kazgaroth is 30 feet long, stands 18 feet tall, and weighs 3 tons?

Kazgaroth speaks Abyssal, Common, Giant, and (whatever regional language is used in the Moonshaes)?

Another idea just ocurred to me. Since he spreads lycanthropy and works closely with them, give him something similar to this?

Lycanthropic Empathy (Ex): In any form, lycanthropes can communicate and empathize with normal or dire animals of their animal form. This gives them a +4 racial bonus on checks when influencing the animal’s attitude and allows the communication of simple concepts and (if the animal is friendly) commands, such as "friend," "foe," "flee," and "attack."