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{{Template:Pattern | |||
'Returning Creature' is a pattern that can be added to any creature to give them a nasty defensive capability. The Returning ability can mean many different things. Perhaps the Drow Maidens have enchanted shields given to their favored males that return attacks, or that shimmering Purple Worm has super-shiny scutes that bounce back attacks. Maybe that Specter raises the spirit of the attack just made and sends it, screaming in ectoplasmic fury, back to the attacker. Perhaps illusory attacks originate from dark-blessed armor, or psychic echoes ripple outward, or maybe the monster catches the attacks on their weapons and just 'scoops' some of it back toward their attacker. | <!-- GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS --> | ||
| Pattern-Name=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern-Name}}} | |||
| Pattern-Name| Returning Creature | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| CR-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CR-Adj}}} | |||
| CR-Adj| 2 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Picture = | |||
| Picture-Text = | |||
| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}} | |||
| Description| '''''Returning Creature''''' is a pattern that can be added to any creature to give them a nasty defensive capability. The Returning ability can mean many different things. Perhaps the Drow Maidens have enchanted shields given to their favored males that return attacks, or that shimmering Purple Worm has super-shiny scutes that bounce back attacks. Maybe that Specter raises the spirit of the attack just made and sends it, screaming in ectoplasmic fury, back to the attacker. Perhaps illusory attacks originate from dark-blessed armor, or psychic echoes ripple outward, or maybe the monster catches the attacks on their weapons and just 'scoops' some of it back toward their attacker. | |||
There are a thousand ways the GM can use this pattern to create monsters that are dangerous simply to oppose, and the players will have to find new tactics and methods, or just endure the punishment. | There are a thousand ways the GM can use this pattern to create monsters that are dangerous simply to oppose, and the players will have to find new tactics and methods, or just endure the punishment. | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Short-Desc=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Short-Desc}}} | |||
| Short-Desc| This creature seems especially wary and vigilant against foes it cannot reach, and its demeanor suggests it can do something about them if they try anything. | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Change-Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Change-Type}}} | |||
| Change-Type| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Subtype}}} | |||
| Add-Subtype| Returning | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Change-Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Change-Alignment}}} | |||
| Change-Alignment| | |||
<!-- Values: Lawful Good, True Lawful, Lawful Evil, Pure Good, Neutral, Pure Evil, Chaotic Good, True Chaotic, Chaotic Evil --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- ABILITY SCORES --> | |||
<!-- Except for INT, these stat changes are cosmetic and do not affect other numbers | |||
Just put in the number you want to ADD to the existing monster's stats --> | |||
| STR-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|STR-Adj}}} | |||
| STR-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| DEX-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|DEX-Adj}}} | |||
| DEX-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| CON-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CON-Adj}}} | |||
| CON-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| INT-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|INT-Adj}}} | |||
| INT-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| WIS-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|WIS-Adj}}} | |||
| WIS-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| CHA-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CHA-Adj}}} | |||
| CHA-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- NUMERICS --> | |||
<!-- These values adjust the BASE CR of the monster (not the adjusted CR). | |||
They should be how the pattern "pays" for the benefits provided in the non-numerics section --> | |||
| Initiative-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Initiative-Adj}}} | |||
| Initiative-Adj| 1 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Ambush-Chance-Nudge=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Ambush-Chance-Nudge}}} | |||
| Ambush-Chance-Nudge| 1 | |||
<!-- VALUES: a whole number, applied to their chance on a d20; negative numbers are better ambushers, | |||
positive numbers are worse ambushers. Value should usually be between -3 and 3. --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Skill-Perception-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Skill-Perception-Adj}}} | |||
| Skill-Perception-Adj| 2 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Hit-Points-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Hit-Points-Adj}}} | |||
| Hit-Points-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Fort-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Fort-Adj}}} | |||
| Fort-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Refl-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Refl-Adj}}} | |||
| Refl-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Will-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Will-Adj}}} | |||
| Will-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| To-Hit-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|To-Hit-Adj}}} | |||
| To-Hit-Adj| 2 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Damage-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Damage-Adj}}} | |||
| Damage-Adj| 2 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Save-DC-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Save-DC-Adj}}} | |||
| Save-DC-Adj| 1 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| AC-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|AC-Adj}}} | |||
| AC-Adj| 1 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Maneuver-Offense-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Maneuver-Offense-Adj}}} | |||
| Maneuver-Offense-Adj| 2 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Maneuver-Defense-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Maneuver-Defense-Adj}}} | |||
| Maneuver-Defense-Adj| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Increase-All-Existing-Skills=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Increase-All-Existing-Skills}}} | |||
| Increase-All-Existing-Skills| | |||
<!-- This adjusts the value for all skills the monster already knows, without giving them new skills. | |||
This value is NOT added to any specific skill CR modifier; it will always prefer a specific skill | |||
if one is given; this is ONLY used if the monster has the skill already and the pattern does NOT | |||
specify a specific value for that skill. --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- SPACE / REACH --> | |||
| Size-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Size-Adj}}} | |||
| Size-Adj| | |||
<!-- VALUES: a whole number between -2 to 2; this is how many size categories the base monster is changed by --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Reach-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Reach-Adj}}} | |||
| Reach-Adj| | |||
<!-- VALUES: a whole number between -2 to 2; this is how many SQUARES of reach the base monster gains or loses --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- SENSES --> | |||
| Blind-to-Vision=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blind-to-Vision}}} | |||
| Blind-to-Vision| | |||
<!-- Values: Y or leave blank --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Blind-to-Sound=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blind-to-Sound}}} | |||
| Blind-to-Sound| | |||
<!-- Values: Y or leave blank --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Blind-to-Smell=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blind-to-Smell}}} | |||
| Blind-to-Smell| | |||
<!-- Values: Y or leave blank --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Low-Light-Vision=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Low-Light-Vision}}} | |||
| Low-Light-Vision| | |||
<!-- Values: Y or leave blank --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Darkvision-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Darkvision-Range}}} | |||
| Darkvision-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Heartsight-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Heartsight-Range}}} | |||
| Heartsight-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Keen-Hearing-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Keen-Hearing-Range}}} | |||
| Keen-Hearing-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Precise-Hearing-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Precise-Hearing-Range}}} | |||
| Precise-Hearing-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Echolocation-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Echolocation-Range}}} | |||
| Echolocation-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Scent-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Scent-Range}}} | |||
| Scent-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Keen-Scent-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Keen-Scent-Range}}} | |||
| Keen-Scent-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Perfect-Scent-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Perfect-Scent-Range}}} | |||
| Perfect-Scent-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Airsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Airsense-Range}}} | |||
| Airsense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Blindsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blindsense-Range}}} | |||
| Blindsense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Cloudsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Cloudsense-Range}}} | |||
| Cloudsense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Lifesense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lifesense-Range}}} | |||
| Lifesense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Mindsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Mindsense-Range}}} | |||
| Mindsense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Tremorsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Tremorsense-Range}}} | |||
| Tremorsense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Watersense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Watersense-Range}}} | |||
| Watersense-Range| | |||
<!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- MOVE TYPES --> | |||
<!-- VALUES: a number in feet (in increments of 5). If creature already has this move type, | |||
this value is added to their existing speed for that move type. If they do not have the | |||
move type, they gain it at the listed speed. --> | |||
| Increase-All-Existing-Moves=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Increase-All-Existing-Moves}}} | |||
| Increase-All-Existing-Moves| 10 | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Walk-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Walk-Speed}}} | |||
| Walk-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Burrowing-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Burrowing-Speed}}} | |||
| Burrowing-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Tunneling-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Tunneling-Speed}}} | |||
| Tunneling-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Earth-Glide-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Earth-Glide-Speed}}} | |||
| Earth-Glide-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Lesser-Climb-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Climb-Speed}}} | |||
| Lesser-Climb-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Greater-Climb-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Climb-Speed}}} | |||
| Greater-Climb-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Brachiating-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Brachiating-Speed}}} | |||
| Brachiating-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Vaulting-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Vaulting-Speed}}} | |||
| Vaulting-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Hover-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Hover-Speed}}} | |||
| Hover-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Lesser-Flight-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Flight-Speed}}} | |||
| Lesser-Flight-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Greater-Flight-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Flight-Speed}}} | |||
| Greater-Flight-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Lesser-Swim-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Swim-Speed}}} | |||
| Lesser-Swim-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Greater-Swim-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Swim-Speed}}} | |||
| Greater-Swim-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Jet-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Jet-Speed}}} | |||
| Jet-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Lesser-Teleport-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Teleport-Speed}}} | |||
| Lesser-Teleport-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Greater-Teleport-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Teleport-Speed}}} | |||
| Greater-Teleport-Speed| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL DEFENSES --> | |||
| Special-Defenses-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Defenses-1}}} | |||
| Special-Defenses-1| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Special-Defenses-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Defenses-2}}} | |||
| Special-Defenses-2| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Special-Defenses-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Defenses-3}}} | |||
| Special-Defenses-3| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- STRONG AGAINST --> | |||
| Strong-Against-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Strong-Against-1}}} | |||
| Strong-Against-1| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Strong-Against-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Strong-Against-2}}} | |||
| Strong-Against-2| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Strong-Against-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Strong-Against-3}}} | |||
| Strong-Against-3| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- WEAK AGAINST --> | |||
| Weak-Against-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Weak-Against-1}}} | |||
| Weak-Against-1| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Weak-Against-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Weak-Against-2}}} | |||
| Weak-Against-2| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Weak-Against-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Weak-Against-3}}} | |||
| Weak-Against-3| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- FEATS --> | |||
| Add-Feat-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Feat-1}}} | |||
| Add-Feat-1| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Feat-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Feat-2}}} | |||
| Add-Feat-2| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Feat-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Feat-3}}} | |||
| Add-Feat-3| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- SKILLS --> | |||
<!-- VALUES: a whole number between -6 to 6; this is the number of CRs the skill value is adjusted by --> | |||
| Add-Skill-Acrobatics=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Acrobatics}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Acrobatics| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Divinity=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Divinity}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Divinity| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Naturalism=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Naturalism}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Naturalism| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Reason=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Reason}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Reason| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spellcraft=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spellcraft}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spellcraft| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spycraft=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spycraft}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spycraft| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Warfare=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Warfare}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Warfare| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Barter=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Barter}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Barter| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Bluff=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bluff}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Bluff| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Diplomacy=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Diplomacy}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Diplomacy| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Disable-Device=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Disable-Device}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Disable-Device| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Disguise=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Disguise}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Disguise| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Escape-Artist=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Escape-Artist}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Escape-Artist| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Handle-Animal=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Handle-Animal}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Handle-Animal| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Heal=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Heal}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Heal| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Intimidate=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Intimidate}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Intimidate| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Arcana=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Arcana}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Arcana| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Deep-History=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Deep-History}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Deep-History| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Dungeoneering=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Dungeoneering}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Dungeoneering| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Engineering=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Engineering}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Engineering| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Geography=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Geography}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Geography| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-History=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-History}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-History| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Local=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Local}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Local| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Logic=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Logic}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Logic| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nature=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nature}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nature| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nobility=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nobility}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nobility| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Planes=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Planes}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Planes| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Religion=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Religion}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Religion| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Linguistics=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Linguistics}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Linguistics| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Might=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Might}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Might| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Movement=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Movement}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Movement| | |||
<!-- NOTE: Monsters do not use Movement skill for initiative; they are totally separate values --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Perform=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Perform}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Perform| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Piloting=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Piloting}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Piloting| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Ride=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Ride}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Ride| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Sense-Motive=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Sense-Motive}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Sense-Motive| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Add-Skill-Sleight-of-Hand=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Sleight-of-Hand}}} | |||
| Add-Skill-Sleight-of-Hand| | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
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| Special-Ability-1-Description| Once per round, per attacking creature, when struck by any source of damage originated by an enemy located outside their melee reach, a Returning creature may Return that damage to the attacking creature. This cuts the damage they would take, from that one attack only, by half ([[Hardened]] aganst that attack only), and also Returns some of that damage back toward the attacker. | |||
This Return requires line of sight and line of effect, although that is usually not an issue since attacks made against the creature usually require line of sight and line of effect to be made in the first place. This Returned damage hits automatically, and may or may not allow a saving throw depending on whether the source of the damage required a saving throw. Returning only inflicts damage, it does not lay status conditions, even if the triggering attack did so. If any attack is only a status condition, this power has no effect. | |||
: Regardless of the strength of the triggering attack, this power inflicts {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of damage each time it is used. If the triggering attack allows a save, a save of the same nature (Fort, Refl, or Will) can be made versus a DC of {{Save-DC}} to take half damage. This power inflicts the same sort of damage as the incoming attack, in all cases. Note that this power only affects the originator of an attack, even if the attack was area of effect. If a single attack hits multiple Returning creatures, only one of them may Return that attack, although if the aggressor attacks again, a second Return can be made by a different struck target. | |||
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Revision as of 20:07, 8 February 2021
Returning Creature Pattern (+2 CR)
- Subtype: add Returning to subtypes
Returning Creature is a pattern that can be added to any creature to give them a nasty defensive capability. The Returning ability can mean many different things. Perhaps the Drow Maidens have enchanted shields given to their favored males that return attacks, or that shimmering Purple Worm has super-shiny scutes that bounce back attacks. Maybe that Specter raises the spirit of the attack just made and sends it, screaming in ectoplasmic fury, back to the attacker. Perhaps illusory attacks originate from dark-blessed armor, or psychic echoes ripple outward, or maybe the monster catches the attacks on their weapons and just 'scoops' some of it back toward their attacker.
There are a thousand ways the GM can use this pattern to create monsters that are dangerous simply to oppose, and the players will have to find new tactics and methods, or just endure the punishment.
This creature seems especially wary and vigilant against foes it cannot reach, and its demeanor suggests it can do something about them if they try anything.
General
- Init: +1 CRs greater than base creature.
- Ambush Chance: +1 (worse at ambushes)
- Senses:
- Perception: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
- Movement Types:
- Increase all move speeds by 10 ft.
Defense
- AC: +1 CRs greater than base creature.
- Special Defenses:
- Strong Against:
- Weak Against:
Offense
- Space / Reach: - / -
- To-Hits: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
- Damage: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
- Maneuver Offense: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
- Save DC's: +1 CRs greater than base creature.
Statistics
- Str: Dex: Con: Int: Wis: Cha:
- Feats:
- Skills:
- Languages:
Special Abilities
Returning (Su; Returning Creature Pattern)
Once per round, per attacking creature, when struck by any source of damage originated by an enemy located outside their melee reach, a Returning creature may Return that damage to the attacking creature. This cuts the damage they would take, from that one attack only, by half (Hardened aganst that attack only), and also Returns some of that damage back toward the attacker.This Return requires line of sight and line of effect, although that is usually not an issue since attacks made against the creature usually require line of sight and line of effect to be made in the first place. This Returned damage hits automatically, and may or may not allow a saving throw depending on whether the source of the damage required a saving throw. Returning only inflicts damage, it does not lay status conditions, even if the triggering attack did so. If any attack is only a status condition, this power has no effect.
- Regardless of the strength of the triggering attack, this power inflicts 1d4 points of damage each time it is used. If the triggering attack allows a save, a save of the same nature (Fort, Refl, or Will) can be made versus a DC of 14 to take half damage. This power inflicts the same sort of damage as the incoming attack, in all cases. Note that this power only affects the originator of an attack, even if the attack was area of effect. If a single attack hits multiple Returning creatures, only one of them may Return that attack, although if the aggressor attacks again, a second Return can be made by a different struck target.