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<blockquote data-quote="The Vorpal Tribble" data-source="post: 2053505" data-attributes="member: 9755"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: SandyBrown">M'tu Disciple</span></span></span></strong></p><p></p><p>Large Aberration (dreamborn)</p><p></p><p>Hit Dice: 12d8+72</p><p>Initiative: +3</p><p>Speed: 50 ft., climb 20 ft.</p><p>AC: 20 (+3 dex, +8 natural, -1 size), 20% miss-chance</p><p>BAB/Grapple: +9/+17</p><p>Attack: Bite +13 melee (1d8+4)</p><p>Full attack: 2 bite +13 melee (1d8+4)</p><p>Special Attacks: Gripping Spines, Psionics, Rage, Spell-like Abilities</p><p>Special Qualities: Blindsense, Construct Traits, Crystal Proselyte, Dreamborn, Fire Resistance/5, Immune to Nausae, Psionics, Spell-like Abilities, Scent, Symbiosis</p><p>Saves: Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +12</p><p>Abilities: Str 18, Dex 16, Con 22, Int 24, Wis 18, Cha 20</p><p>Skills: Autohypnosis +19, Concentration +21, Intimidate +20, Jump +10, Knowledge (Arcana) +22, Knowledge (Psionics) +24, Psicraft +24, Sense Motive +19, Spellcraft +24, </p><p>Feats: Anti-psionic Magic, Combat Manifestation, Diehard, Unconditional Power</p><p>________________________</p><p>Environment: Any land or underground</p><p>Organization: Solitary, Trio (3), Inquisition (6-10)</p><p>CR: 15</p><p>Alignment: Lawful Neutral</p><p>Treasure: -</p><p>Advancement: -</p><p></p><p></p><p>The first thought normally impressed upon the senses of those whom witness this creature is 'unnatural'. It stands around 12 feet tall and bent slightly forward, with a thick lizard's body whoms texture and color change with its moods, of which it only seems to have two; cold and emotionless or burning rage. When calm the skin is smooth and leathery, of a deep, dark orange, almost umber hue. When agitated the skin takes on a vibrant red and writhing, prehensile spines erupt from pores all about its body. It has two neckless, crocodilian heads that face away from one another and are devoid of eyes. The heads have no throat or windpipe, its mouth filled only with jagged teeth. It is supported by two thick, curved legs, alike to an iguanas, with four long, taloned toes and a fifth coming from the heel for grasping. </p><p></p><p>Sprouting from its back is a bush of gigantic, twitching yellow leaves amidst a jumbled collection of crystaline protrusions enscribed with symbols or runes. </p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p>M'tu Disciples are the mental creations of the god of aberrations and mixed-breeds, such as Couatls and Hippogriffs. They serve as messangers and servers of retribution to their god M'tu. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">Combat: </span></strong></p><p>M'tu disciples are slow to anger, but if pushed sufficiently they boil over with homicidal rage. They use a devastingly affective combination of mental and magical might to defeat their foes. </p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Crystal Proseltye:</strong></p><p>A M'tu Disciple's crystalline structure is from having the equivalent ranks of a level 3 Crystal Proselyte and gain the Countertone and Crystal Blaze abilities.</p><p></p><p><strong>Countertone (Ps):</strong></p><p>A M'tu Disciple can emit a countertone as a swift action at will. During each round the countertone sounds, any characters and creatures within 30 feet who are affected by sonic or language dependent psionic or magical attacks (such as sound burst or command) gain another saving throw to resist. </p><p></p><p><strong>Crystal Blaze (Ex):</strong></p><p>Up to three times per day a M'tu Disciple may illuminate its crystaline portions with a dazzling, unnerving light. A crystal blaze is a standard action that affects any creature that can see within 60 feet. All unprepared creatures in the radius must suceed at a DC 21 Fortitude save or become blinded and discomfitted. The blindness and discomfiture last for 10 minutes. Discomfitted creatures suffer a -2 morale and penalty on all attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws. </p><p></p><p><strong>Dreamborn:</strong></p><p>A Disciple of M'tu is created into existence by the dreams of the god M'tu.</p><p>Dreamborn creatures appear hazy and out of focus, such that all melee and ranged attacks against a Dreamborn creature are assessed a 20 percent miss chance. This 20-percent miss chance is not the same as concealment and does not preclude the possibility of effective sneak attacks.</p><p></p><p><strong>Gripping Spines (Ex):</strong></p><p>When angered a Disciple of M'tu sprouds prehensile spines which adds a +4 bonus to their checks to grapple.</p><p></p><p><strong>Psionics:</strong></p><p>At will/Call to Mind, Catfall, Detect Psionics, Know Direction and Location, Metaconcert </p><p>1/round Mindthrust</p><p>3/day Form of Doom, Psionic Lion's Charge</p><p>1/day Timeless Body, Ultrablast</p><p></p><p><strong>Rage (Ex):</strong></p><p>A M'tu Disciple may fly into a rage three times per day as a Barbarian. </p><p></p><p><strong>Spell-like Abilities:</strong></p><p>At will/Detect Magic, Erase, Identify, Prestidigitation, Sleep</p><p>1/round Color Spray</p><p>3/day Expeditious Retreat</p><p>1/day Statue, Symbol of Fear, Symbol of Sleep</p><p></p><p><strong>Symbiosis (Ex):</strong></p><p>The plant-like being upon the backs of M'tu Disciples form a symbiotic relationship, supplying energy and additional oxygen to the disciples while being protected from harm. These plants filter out harmful airborn poisons and diseases. They are intricately fused with the well being of the Disciples and take harm as if one. </p><p></p><p><strong>Telepathy (Ps):</strong></p><p>A Disciple of M'tu can use telepathy to communicate in a 60 ft. radius.</p><p></p><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p>A Disciple of M'tu gains a +10 racial bonus to jump checks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Vorpal Tribble, post: 2053505, member: 9755"] [B][FONT=Book Antiqua][SIZE=4][COLOR=SandyBrown]M'tu Disciple[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] Large Aberration (dreamborn) Hit Dice: 12d8+72 Initiative: +3 Speed: 50 ft., climb 20 ft. AC: 20 (+3 dex, +8 natural, -1 size), 20% miss-chance BAB/Grapple: +9/+17 Attack: Bite +13 melee (1d8+4) Full attack: 2 bite +13 melee (1d8+4) Special Attacks: Gripping Spines, Psionics, Rage, Spell-like Abilities Special Qualities: Blindsense, Construct Traits, Crystal Proselyte, Dreamborn, Fire Resistance/5, Immune to Nausae, Psionics, Spell-like Abilities, Scent, Symbiosis Saves: Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +12 Abilities: Str 18, Dex 16, Con 22, Int 24, Wis 18, Cha 20 Skills: Autohypnosis +19, Concentration +21, Intimidate +20, Jump +10, Knowledge (Arcana) +22, Knowledge (Psionics) +24, Psicraft +24, Sense Motive +19, Spellcraft +24, Feats: Anti-psionic Magic, Combat Manifestation, Diehard, Unconditional Power ________________________ Environment: Any land or underground Organization: Solitary, Trio (3), Inquisition (6-10) CR: 15 Alignment: Lawful Neutral Treasure: - Advancement: - The first thought normally impressed upon the senses of those whom witness this creature is 'unnatural'. It stands around 12 feet tall and bent slightly forward, with a thick lizard's body whoms texture and color change with its moods, of which it only seems to have two; cold and emotionless or burning rage. When calm the skin is smooth and leathery, of a deep, dark orange, almost umber hue. When agitated the skin takes on a vibrant red and writhing, prehensile spines erupt from pores all about its body. It has two neckless, crocodilian heads that face away from one another and are devoid of eyes. The heads have no throat or windpipe, its mouth filled only with jagged teeth. It is supported by two thick, curved legs, alike to an iguanas, with four long, taloned toes and a fifth coming from the heel for grasping. Sprouting from its back is a bush of gigantic, twitching yellow leaves amidst a jumbled collection of crystaline protrusions enscribed with symbols or runes. -- M'tu Disciples are the mental creations of the god of aberrations and mixed-breeds, such as Couatls and Hippogriffs. They serve as messangers and servers of retribution to their god M'tu. [B][SIZE=3]Combat: [/SIZE][/B] M'tu disciples are slow to anger, but if pushed sufficiently they boil over with homicidal rage. They use a devastingly affective combination of mental and magical might to defeat their foes. [b] Crystal Proseltye:[/b] A M'tu Disciple's crystalline structure is from having the equivalent ranks of a level 3 Crystal Proselyte and gain the Countertone and Crystal Blaze abilities. [b]Countertone (Ps):[/b] A M'tu Disciple can emit a countertone as a swift action at will. During each round the countertone sounds, any characters and creatures within 30 feet who are affected by sonic or language dependent psionic or magical attacks (such as sound burst or command) gain another saving throw to resist. [b]Crystal Blaze (Ex):[/b] Up to three times per day a M'tu Disciple may illuminate its crystaline portions with a dazzling, unnerving light. A crystal blaze is a standard action that affects any creature that can see within 60 feet. All unprepared creatures in the radius must suceed at a DC 21 Fortitude save or become blinded and discomfitted. The blindness and discomfiture last for 10 minutes. Discomfitted creatures suffer a -2 morale and penalty on all attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws. [b]Dreamborn:[/b] A Disciple of M'tu is created into existence by the dreams of the god M'tu. Dreamborn creatures appear hazy and out of focus, such that all melee and ranged attacks against a Dreamborn creature are assessed a 20 percent miss chance. This 20-percent miss chance is not the same as concealment and does not preclude the possibility of effective sneak attacks. [b]Gripping Spines (Ex):[/b] When angered a Disciple of M'tu sprouds prehensile spines which adds a +4 bonus to their checks to grapple. [b]Psionics:[/b] At will/Call to Mind, Catfall, Detect Psionics, Know Direction and Location, Metaconcert 1/round Mindthrust 3/day Form of Doom, Psionic Lion's Charge 1/day Timeless Body, Ultrablast [b]Rage (Ex):[/b] A M'tu Disciple may fly into a rage three times per day as a Barbarian. [b]Spell-like Abilities:[/b] At will/Detect Magic, Erase, Identify, Prestidigitation, Sleep 1/round Color Spray 3/day Expeditious Retreat 1/day Statue, Symbol of Fear, Symbol of Sleep [b]Symbiosis (Ex):[/b] The plant-like being upon the backs of M'tu Disciples form a symbiotic relationship, supplying energy and additional oxygen to the disciples while being protected from harm. These plants filter out harmful airborn poisons and diseases. They are intricately fused with the well being of the Disciples and take harm as if one. [b]Telepathy (Ps):[/b] A Disciple of M'tu can use telepathy to communicate in a 60 ft. radius. [B]Skills:[/B] A Disciple of M'tu gains a +10 racial bonus to jump checks. [/QUOTE]
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