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<blockquote data-quote="Leatherhead" data-source="post: 8678228" data-attributes="member: 53176"><p><h3>Retriever (MToF)</h3><p></p><p>Sadly, the Retriever is not a type of dog-person for D&D (We have three birds, two cats, and more fish than necessary, but still no dog people!). Instead it is an evil spider-construct that spends its time in the Abyss, capturing Demons on behalf of the Drow. Who in turn use said Demons as either ritual fodder or cannon fodder. </p><p></p><p>If that seems incredibly niche, don’t worry, the Retrievers can also be used to kidnap people or steal items too. In fact, they are able to track down a target from anywhere on the same plane of existence, and even Plane Shift to the plane and back with their quarry as necessary.</p><p></p><p>At CR 14, it can seem daunting to use the Retriever, but keep in mind that its win condition is simply knocking out a target, then Plane Shifting away with them in tow. Killing isn’t strictly necessary (unless they have to, in which case they don’t give a second thought about doing so). In fact, you could have a totally oblivious spider-construct that doesn’t care about anything other than the quarry. In which case the “Fight” plays out more like the ending from Terminator: The Retriever simply ignores any damage it receives while trying to take out the target. This creates a sort of puzzle combat where the goal is still to destroy the Retriever, and hopefully the PCs start using the lack of direct pressure to set up and use environmental hazards</p><p></p><p>In a more direct combat, the Retriever hits every note you could want from them. A multiattack featuring beams with ranged Damage or Paralysis. Superior movement capabilities (including multiple abilities that let them transport their target). The resilience of a higher tier construct. Access to Web for some additional ranged control. And even Blindsight to counter Darkness tricks. The minor levels of added complexity on otherwise stock powers are exactly where they need to be.</p><p></p><p>The Retriever was not significantly changed for this book.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leatherhead, post: 8678228, member: 53176"] [HEADING=2]Retriever (MToF)[/HEADING] Sadly, the Retriever is not a type of dog-person for D&D (We have three birds, two cats, and more fish than necessary, but still no dog people!). Instead it is an evil spider-construct that spends its time in the Abyss, capturing Demons on behalf of the Drow. Who in turn use said Demons as either ritual fodder or cannon fodder. If that seems incredibly niche, don’t worry, the Retrievers can also be used to kidnap people or steal items too. In fact, they are able to track down a target from anywhere on the same plane of existence, and even Plane Shift to the plane and back with their quarry as necessary. At CR 14, it can seem daunting to use the Retriever, but keep in mind that its win condition is simply knocking out a target, then Plane Shifting away with them in tow. Killing isn’t strictly necessary (unless they have to, in which case they don’t give a second thought about doing so). In fact, you could have a totally oblivious spider-construct that doesn’t care about anything other than the quarry. In which case the “Fight” plays out more like the ending from Terminator: The Retriever simply ignores any damage it receives while trying to take out the target. This creates a sort of puzzle combat where the goal is still to destroy the Retriever, and hopefully the PCs start using the lack of direct pressure to set up and use environmental hazards In a more direct combat, the Retriever hits every note you could want from them. A multiattack featuring beams with ranged Damage or Paralysis. Superior movement capabilities (including multiple abilities that let them transport their target). The resilience of a higher tier construct. Access to Web for some additional ranged control. And even Blindsight to counter Darkness tricks. The minor levels of added complexity on otherwise stock powers are exactly where they need to be. The Retriever was not significantly changed for this book. [/QUOTE]
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