Return of Creature by Poll - The Creature thus Far

[BOZ]

and then, if it is working for the *other* side, it may demand payment *from* the PCs.

 

[Shade]

Interesting thoughts, all. I was thinking "an eye for an eye" when I read the definition. I pictured its master/summoner using it to mete out exact revenge for some wrongdoing.

 

[BOZ]

well, it is all up for interpretation, as it should be...

 

[Shade]

Quite true.

OK, so....we've got a shattered/broken/anti-inevitable. I'll toss out another poll to help solidify the concept.

 

[Shade]

Updated stat block above based on current poll results.

 

[Shade]

Start pitching your suggestions for the creature's name (both the name of the overall "anti-inevitables" and the individual type), concepts for its description, modifications to its abilities to fit the concept, etc.

 

[Knight Otu]

Let's see if we are still in niche - Nutcracker/Melee Hurter. Nutcracker is fulfilled by Arcane Fire and Swarm attack. Melee Hurter is fulfilled by Swarm Attack and Distraction, but might use a bit more. Something that makes an opponent think twice about actually attacking it. Maybe the swarm form is a veritable maelstrom(!) of blades, needles and sharp disks that can coalesce into a shape made up of sharp animated stuff.

Opportunist and Precise Strike would likely only be available in coalesced form. In that form, it might have a natural rapier attack.

For arcane fire, it would be useful for the creature to have spell-like abilities. That way, we can use most of the text. Rename the ability to needle strike, dealing piercing damage, subject to DR?

For some reason, the name Kestenjar just appeared in my mind - for the single creature?
For the famility of anti-inevitables - infallibles?
Of course, those'll get a poll.

 

[Shade]

Great ideas all around, and I like the name.

Any other suggestions for names or alteration to its powers?

"Their forms vary, but all inevitables are gold-and-silver clockwork creatures, with gears and pistons where muscles would be on flesh-and-blood creatures."

I can see a whole bunch of gears and pistons among the blades, needles, and sharp disks.

 

[BOZ]

yeah, looking good so far.

 

[Shade]

Updated, based on 14 HD.