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<blockquote data-quote="Ltheb Silverfrond" data-source="post: 3060328" data-attributes="member: 39867"><p>For template modifications - Even the divine bonuses have ECL values listed in Ascension. (Just about everything does. Want more divine slots? Lose a whole lot of ability ups.)</p><p>For the blood drain... this should be the primary power and a good 5 or so points of CR. The creature should gain some benifit from this. Standard ability drain says you gain something like 5 temporary hp per point? Nah, how about 1/2 hd in HP per point. (So draining 2 points of con is like gaining 2 points of con, hp wise.)</p><p>For the Energy Drain - A minor power, possibly a melee deterrant. (The Atropal has a similar aura of Life Drain, perhaps a modified one, like everyone within XX feet of the creature loses 2 levels each round)</p><p>For the rage - Ha! I didn't even considder the ancient medical/spiritual aspect of it, I just wanted to appeal to the Visceral nature of any sadistic blood hungery undead. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>For the Possession - Perhaps it animates those slain rise as wights with HD = to the victem's. It may be able to control as many victems as it has Charisma Bonus. (Or tie it to HD)</p><p>I think a swarm of Incorporeal Undead of Fine Undead works. Perhaps it should have the (Water) subtype (There is such a subtype, right? Its the one Horrid Wilting references. There is an earth subtype...)</p><p>Now... for special defences...</p><p> - What traits other than its types and subtypes does it possess that strengthen/weaken it in combat (Is it immune to any energies? Any unique weaknesses?)</p><p> - Would it act as if it had any constant spell effects on it (either magical or otherwise), possibly with minor changes. (Gaseous form is useless to it, if I recall)</p><p> - Any unique defences? (Like the Akalich ability to consume immortal souls to revive itself instantly, though that kind of ability is covered in the Con draining effect)</p><p>U_K!</p><p>Great news! (Though I could have told you your cover was a winner)</p><p>Now you get to switch to Ascension Mode, and Later, Grimoire Mode. (Don't worry, you get to go into Immortal-Death-Mode soon after it seems<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The 2nd bestiary, with all the templates you listed in Ascension, will be packed full o' fun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ltheb Silverfrond, post: 3060328, member: 39867"] For template modifications - Even the divine bonuses have ECL values listed in Ascension. (Just about everything does. Want more divine slots? Lose a whole lot of ability ups.) For the blood drain... this should be the primary power and a good 5 or so points of CR. The creature should gain some benifit from this. Standard ability drain says you gain something like 5 temporary hp per point? Nah, how about 1/2 hd in HP per point. (So draining 2 points of con is like gaining 2 points of con, hp wise.) For the Energy Drain - A minor power, possibly a melee deterrant. (The Atropal has a similar aura of Life Drain, perhaps a modified one, like everyone within XX feet of the creature loses 2 levels each round) For the rage - Ha! I didn't even considder the ancient medical/spiritual aspect of it, I just wanted to appeal to the Visceral nature of any sadistic blood hungery undead. :) For the Possession - Perhaps it animates those slain rise as wights with HD = to the victem's. It may be able to control as many victems as it has Charisma Bonus. (Or tie it to HD) I think a swarm of Incorporeal Undead of Fine Undead works. Perhaps it should have the (Water) subtype (There is such a subtype, right? Its the one Horrid Wilting references. There is an earth subtype...) Now... for special defences... - What traits other than its types and subtypes does it possess that strengthen/weaken it in combat (Is it immune to any energies? Any unique weaknesses?) - Would it act as if it had any constant spell effects on it (either magical or otherwise), possibly with minor changes. (Gaseous form is useless to it, if I recall) - Any unique defences? (Like the Akalich ability to consume immortal souls to revive itself instantly, though that kind of ability is covered in the Con draining effect) U_K! Great news! (Though I could have told you your cover was a winner) Now you get to switch to Ascension Mode, and Later, Grimoire Mode. (Don't worry, you get to go into Immortal-Death-Mode soon after it seems:) The 2nd bestiary, with all the templates you listed in Ascension, will be packed full o' fun) [/QUOTE]
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