Deathmonger
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Here is the list of possibilities for Summon Nature's Ally 9:
Elemental, elder
Grig [NG; with fiddle] (sprite)
Pixie* (sprite) [NG; with sleep and memory loss arrows]
Unicorn, celestial charger
My question is, why is there a CR 1 creature (the grig) on this list? Even with the fiddle (which gives a DC 12 save to an otherwise save-less 8th level spell, significantly weakening it against anything a 17th level druid might be facing), is this some kind of a joke? I mean, seriously, since when does it take the most powerful druids in the land to summon up something with 2 hp and AC 18? Somebody please tell me there's another list somewhere I can use. I know I can get more of something from a lesser list, but that only serves to make this list look even more ridiculous. If I can get 1d4+1 T-Rexs, shouldn't there be something a little cooler than a grig on the 9th level list?
Grig Stats:
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GRIG
Tiny Fey
Hit Dice: 1/2 d6+1 (2 hp)
Initiative: +4
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares), fly 40 ft. (poor)
Armor Class: 18 (+2 size, +4 Dex, +2 natural), touch 16, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/–11
Attack: Short sword +6 melee (1d3–3/19–20) or longbow +6 ranged (1d4–3/x3)
Full Attack: Short sword +6 melee (1d3–3/19–20) or longbow +6 ranged (1d4–3/x3)
Space/Reach: 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: Spell-like abilities, fiddle
Special Qualities: Damage reduction 5/cold iron, low-light vision, spell resistance 17
Saves: Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +3
Abilities: Str 5, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14
Skills: Craft (any one) +4, Escape Artist +8, Hide +16, Jump +3, Listen +3, Move Silently +8*, Perform (string instruments) +6, Search +2, Spot +3
Feats: DodgeB, Weapon Finesse
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Gang (2–4), band (6–11), or tribe (20–80)
Challenge Rating: 1
Treasure: No coins; 50% goods; 50% items
Alignment: Always neutral good
Advancement: 1–3 HD (Tiny)
Level Adjustment: +3
Grigs can leap great distances. They have light blue skin, forest-green hair, and brown hairy legs, and usually wear tunics or brightly colored vests with buttons made from tiny gems. A grig stands 1-1/2 feet tall and weighs about 1 pound.
Grigs speak Sylvan. Some also speak Common.
Combat
Grigs are fierce by sprite standards, attacking opponents fearlessly with bow and dagger.
Spell-Like Abilities: 3/day—disguise self, entangle (DC 13), invisibility (self only), pyrotechnics (DC 14), ventriloquism (DC 13). Caster level 9th. The save DCs are Charisma-based.
Fiddle (Su): One grig in each band carries a tiny, grig-sized fiddle. When the fiddler plays, any nonsprite within 30 feet of the instrument must succeed on a DC 12 Will save or be affected as though by irresistible dance for as long as the playing continues. The save DC is Charisma-based.
Skills: Grigs have a +8 racial bonus on Jump checks. *They also have a +5 racial bonus on Move Silently checks in a forest setting.
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Elemental, elder
Grig [NG; with fiddle] (sprite)
Pixie* (sprite) [NG; with sleep and memory loss arrows]
Unicorn, celestial charger
My question is, why is there a CR 1 creature (the grig) on this list? Even with the fiddle (which gives a DC 12 save to an otherwise save-less 8th level spell, significantly weakening it against anything a 17th level druid might be facing), is this some kind of a joke? I mean, seriously, since when does it take the most powerful druids in the land to summon up something with 2 hp and AC 18? Somebody please tell me there's another list somewhere I can use. I know I can get more of something from a lesser list, but that only serves to make this list look even more ridiculous. If I can get 1d4+1 T-Rexs, shouldn't there be something a little cooler than a grig on the 9th level list?
Grig Stats:
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GRIG
Tiny Fey
Hit Dice: 1/2 d6+1 (2 hp)
Initiative: +4
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares), fly 40 ft. (poor)
Armor Class: 18 (+2 size, +4 Dex, +2 natural), touch 16, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/–11
Attack: Short sword +6 melee (1d3–3/19–20) or longbow +6 ranged (1d4–3/x3)
Full Attack: Short sword +6 melee (1d3–3/19–20) or longbow +6 ranged (1d4–3/x3)
Space/Reach: 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: Spell-like abilities, fiddle
Special Qualities: Damage reduction 5/cold iron, low-light vision, spell resistance 17
Saves: Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +3
Abilities: Str 5, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14
Skills: Craft (any one) +4, Escape Artist +8, Hide +16, Jump +3, Listen +3, Move Silently +8*, Perform (string instruments) +6, Search +2, Spot +3
Feats: DodgeB, Weapon Finesse
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Gang (2–4), band (6–11), or tribe (20–80)
Challenge Rating: 1
Treasure: No coins; 50% goods; 50% items
Alignment: Always neutral good
Advancement: 1–3 HD (Tiny)
Level Adjustment: +3
Grigs can leap great distances. They have light blue skin, forest-green hair, and brown hairy legs, and usually wear tunics or brightly colored vests with buttons made from tiny gems. A grig stands 1-1/2 feet tall and weighs about 1 pound.
Grigs speak Sylvan. Some also speak Common.
Combat
Grigs are fierce by sprite standards, attacking opponents fearlessly with bow and dagger.
Spell-Like Abilities: 3/day—disguise self, entangle (DC 13), invisibility (self only), pyrotechnics (DC 14), ventriloquism (DC 13). Caster level 9th. The save DCs are Charisma-based.
Fiddle (Su): One grig in each band carries a tiny, grig-sized fiddle. When the fiddler plays, any nonsprite within 30 feet of the instrument must succeed on a DC 12 Will save or be affected as though by irresistible dance for as long as the playing continues. The save DC is Charisma-based.
Skills: Grigs have a +8 racial bonus on Jump checks. *They also have a +5 racial bonus on Move Silently checks in a forest setting.
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