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   <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
   <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>
| Min-CR = 14
| Max-CR = 22


| MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}}
| MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}}
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| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role | Villain
| Role | Villain
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Henchman, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Swarm, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- Prevent this monster from being assigned certain roles in MMM -->
| Restrict-Role-No-Role = Y
| Restrict-Role-Heavy =
| Restrict-Role-Killer =
| Restrict-Role-Leader =
| Restrict-Role-Legend =
| Restrict-Role-Minion = Y
| Restrict-Role-Shooter =
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher = Y
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =
| Restrict-Role-Swarm = Y
| Restrict-Role-Tank =
| Restrict-Role-Threat =
| Restrict-Role-Villain =
  <!-- Values: Y or leave blank -->


| Associated-Role-Notes=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Associated-Role-Notes}}}
| Associated-Role-Notes=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Associated-Role-Notes}}}
| Associated-Role-Notes | [[Jade Scarab Swarm]]
| Associated-Role-Notes | [[Jade Scarab]] Swarm
   <!-- Use to associate one role to another, inserting link to associated monster, or leave blank
   <!-- Use to associate one role to another, inserting link to associated monster, or leave blank
         Example: "[[Common Red Dragon]]"                                                            -->
         Example: "[[Common Red Dragon]]"                                                            -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>
| Pattern1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern1}}}
| Pattern1 |
  <!-- Use to assign a Pattern to the monster, which will alter its effective CR.  Or leave blank. -->
  }}</onlyinclude>
| Pattern2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern2}}}
| Pattern2 |
  <!-- Use to assign a second Pattern to the monster, which will further alter its effective CR.  Or leave blank. -->
  }}</onlyinclude>


| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description | Mummies are undead remnants of fallen kings, lesser gods, and greater spirits, whose bodies have been preserved in such a way as to maliciously entrap their souls.  This entrapment leaves the spirit in a state of eternal torment and agony.  As a result, all mummies possess a rage that rivals the most abused demon or maligned dragon, as well as making them just a little bit insane.
| Description | '''''This monster frequently has the Villain role, but may be set to other roles if desired.'''''


: Despite this boundless fury and dangerously-impaired sanity, mummies seek to expand their kingdoms and subjugate masses of new followers and worshipers, preferably after turning all of these followers into undeadTheir need to command and rule outlives their bodies and follows them into unlifeMost mummies, in fact, commanded their mummification as their final edict in life, knowing that eternal torment would follow, but also knowing they could perpetuate their rule for all eternity.
Mummies are undead remnants of fallen kings, lesser gods, and greater spirits, whose bodies have been preserved in such a way as to maliciously entrap their soulsThis entrapment leaves the spirit in a state of eternal torment and agonyAs a result, all mummies possess a rage that rivals the most abused demon or maligned dragon, as well as making them just a little bit insane.


: Mummies tend to play the long game, using their immortality to their advantage.  The plots and dealings of a mummy can be felt across continents, but usually after decades or centuries of planning, subtle moves, and sly inveiglements into the lives and societies of those they would corrupt.
Despite this boundless fury and dangerously-impaired sanity, mummies seek to expand their kingdoms and subjugate masses of new followers and worshipers, preferably after turning all of these followers into undead.  Their need to command and rule outlives their bodies and follows them into unlife.  Most mummies, in fact, commanded their mummification as their final edict in life, knowing that eternal torment would follow, but also knowing they could perpetuate their rule for all eternity.


: Anyone who has tangled with a mummy, or heard legends of their terrors, has also heard of their curseAll mummies can bestow a curse upon their foes, but each mummy's curse is different, with one exception: cursed foes can be used to fuel the mummy's own health if the mummy sustains too much damage.
Mummies tend to play the long game, using their immortality to their advantageThe plots and dealings of a mummy can be felt across continents, but usually after decades or centuries of planning, subtle moves, and sly inveiglements into the lives and societies of those they would corrupt.


: Scarab-plague mummies are especially foul specimens of mummies, having allowed their body to become host to a nearly-limitless swarm of scarab beetles.  These beetles explode out of the mummy as it fights, attacking all who would dare challenge their master.  The scarabs have a unique metabolism, in that they can lie dormant within the mummy for many years without needing to feed on anything other than the mummy itself.
Anyone who has tangled with a mummy, or heard legends of their terrors, has also heard of their curse.  All mummies can bestow a curse upon their foes, but each mummy's curse is different, with one exception: cursed foes can be used to fuel the mummy's own health if the mummy sustains too much damage.
 
Scarab-plague mummies are especially foul specimens of mummies, having allowed their body to become host to a nearly-limitless swarm of scarab beetles.  These beetles explode out of the mummy as it fights, attacking all who would dare challenge their master.  The scarabs have a unique metabolism, in that they can lie dormant within the mummy for many years without needing to feed on anything other than the mummy itself.
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


| Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Alignment}}}
| Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Alignment}}}
| Alignment | Lawful Evil
| Alignment | Lawful Evil
   <!-- Values: Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Good, Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Good, Chaotic Neutral, Chaotic Evil -->
   <!-- Values: Lawful Good, True Lawful, Lawful Evil, Pure Good, Neutral, Pure Evil, Chaotic Good, True Chaotic, Chaotic Evil -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


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| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Undead
| Type | Undead
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype |  
| Subtype |  
   <!-- If second monster type (e.g. a swarm of vermin): Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin
   <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin
         If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall
         If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall
         If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water
         If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water
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   <!-- Put any comments about ambush preferences here, or leave blank -->
   <!-- Put any comments about ambush preferences here, or leave blank -->


| Senses = [[Standard Senses]], [[Darkvision]] 120 ft.
 
   <!-- List the sense type and distance (in feet). (E.g. "[[Darkvision]] 60 ft.")
   <!-- SENSES -->
          [[Standard Senses]], [[Blind]] to Vision, [[Blind]] to Sound, [[Blind]] to Smell
  <!-- These senses have no ranges; the monster either has them (Value: "Y") or doesn't (leave blank) -->
          [[Low-Light Vision]], [[Darkvision]], [[Heartsight]]
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Vision =
          [[Keen Hearing]], [[Precise Hearing]], [[Echolocation]]
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Sound =
          [[Scent]], [[Keen Scent]], [[Perfect Scent]]
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Smell =
          [[Tremorsense]], [[Blindsense]], [[Lifesense]], [[Mindsense]]                  -->
| Sense-Has-Low-Light-Vision =
 
  <!-- These senses require ranges; if the monster has them, list the range in feet (just the number only),  
        or leave blank if the monster doesn't possess the sense in question.            -->
| Sense-Darkvision-Range = 120
| Sense-Heartsight-Range =
| Sense-Keen-Hearing-Range =
| Sense-Precise-Hearing-Range =
| Sense-Echolocation-Range =
| Sense-Scent-Range =
| Sense-Keen-Scent-Range =
| Sense-Perfect-Scent-Range =
| Sense-Airsense-Range =
| Sense-Blindsense-Range =
| Sense-Cloudsense-Range =
| Sense-Lifesense-Range =
| Sense-Mindsense-Range =
| Sense-Tremorsense-Range =
| Sense-Watersense-Range =
 
  <!-- If you want custom text in the 'Senses' field, use the field below, or leave blank -->
| Senses-Custom-Text =
 


| NudgePerception = +3
| NudgePerception = +3
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| NudgeAC =  
| NudgeAC =  
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| NudgeTouchAC =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| NudgeFFAC =
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


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   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
           '''''Hardened (damage):'''''
           '''''Hardened (1/2 damage):'''''
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->


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   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for subtype (if any)) -->
   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for subtype (if any)) -->


| WeakAgainst = '''''Vulnerable (1.5x damage):''''' positive energy
| WeakAgainst = '''''Vulnerable (1.5x damage):''''' {{dmg|positive}}
   <!-- Put any 'vulnerable' or 'defenseless' values here;
   <!-- Put any 'vulnerable' or 'defenseless' values here;
         vulnerabilities based on type (e.g. Vermin) are automatically added
         vulnerabilities based on type (e.g. Vermin) are automatically added
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   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) -->
   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) -->


| MoveTypes = [[Walk]] 40 ft.,
  <!-- MOVE TYPES -->
   <!-- List the move type and distance (in feet). (E.g. [[Jet]] 60 ft.)
   <!-- If the monster has a given movement type, list the speed, in feet (just the number only), below;
          [[Burrowing]], [[Tunneling]], [[Earth Glide]]
        if they don't have that movement type, leave it blank                    -->
          [[Lesser Climb]], [[Greater Climb]], [[Brachiating]], [[Vaulting]]
| Move-Type-Walk-Speed = 40
          [[Hover]], [[Lesser Flight]], [[Greater Flight]]
| Move-Type-Burrowing-Speed =
          [[Lesser Swim]], [[Greater Swim]], [[Jet]]
| Move-Type-Tunneling-Speed =
          [[Lesser Teleport]], [[Greater Teleport]]                          -->
| Move-Type-Earth-Glide-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Climb-Speed =
| Move-Type-Greater-Climb-Speed =
| Move-Type-Brachiating-Speed =
| Move-Type-Vaulting-Speed = 40
| Move-Type-Hover-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Flight-Speed =
| Move-Type-Greater-Flight-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Swim-Speed =
| Move-Type-Greater-Swim-Speed =
| Move-Type-Jet-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Teleport-Speed =
| Move-Type-Greater-Teleport-Speed =
 
  <!-- If you want custom text in the 'Move Type' field, use the field below, or leave blank -->
| Move-Type-Custom-Text =
 


| NudgeSpace =  
| NudgeSpace =  
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   <!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") -->
   <!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") -->


| PriAtkNotes = as acid damage, plus Mummy Rot
| Pri-Atk-Dmg-Type = acid
   <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
  <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->
 
| PriAtkNotes = '''plus:''' Mummy Rot
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->


| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =  
| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =  
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         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->
         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->


| PriAtkVSTouchAC = Y
| Pri-Atk-Is-Touch = Y
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
   <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->


| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgePriToHit =  
| NudgePriToHit =  
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| NudgePriDamage =  
| NudgePriDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage =  
| NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range =  
| Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range =  
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| SecAtkName = Crawling Infestation
| SecAtkName = Crawling Infestation
   <!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none -->
   <!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none -->
| Sec-Atk-Dmg-Type = rugosic
  <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->


| SecAtkNotes =  
| SecAtkNotes =  
   <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->


| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =  
| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =  
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         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->
         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->


| SecAtkVSTouchAC =  
| Sec-Atk-Is-Touch =  
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
   <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->


| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeSecToHit =  
| NudgeSecToHit =  
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| NudgeSecDamage =  
| NudgeSecDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage =  
| NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range =  
| Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range =  
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| TerAtkName =  
| TerAtkName =  
   <!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none -->
   <!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none -->
| Ter-Atk-Dmg-Type =
  <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->


| TerAtkNotes =  
| TerAtkNotes =  
   <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->


| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =  
| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =  
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         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->
         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->


| TerAtkVSTouchAC =  
| Ter-Atk-Is-Touch =  
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
   <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->


| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeTerToHit =  
| NudgeTerToHit =  
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| NudgeTerDamage =  
| NudgeTerDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage =  
| NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range =  
| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range =  
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         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->
         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->


| QuaAtkVSTouchAC =  
| Qua-Atk-Is-Touch =  
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->


| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeQuaToHit =  
| NudgeQuaToHit =  
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| NudgeQuaDamage =  
| NudgeQuaDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage =  
| NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range =  
| Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range =  
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   <!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 -->
   <!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 -->


| Ranged-Atk-Dmg-Type =  
| Ranged-Atk-Dmg-Type = acid
   <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->
   <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->


| RangedAtkNotes = as acid damage, plus Collapsing Scuttle
| RangedAtkNotes = '''plus:''' Collapsing Scuttle
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->


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         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->
         If not blank, this attack will do no damage, and instead list this value                            -->


| RangedAtkVSTouchAC = Y
| Ranged-Atk-Is-Touch = Y
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
   <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->


| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeRangedToHit =  
| NudgeRangedToHit =  
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| NudgeRangedDamage =  
| NudgeRangedDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage =  
| NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range =  
| Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range =  
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| NudgeSiegeDamage =  
| NudgeSiegeDamage =  
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->




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<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->
<!--  ROLE-BASED SPECIAL ABILITIES -->
| HideRoleReminder1 = Y
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder2 = Y
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder3 = Y
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder4 = Y
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->




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   Save-Mod    Optional. Add or subtract from base DC. Example: -2 lowers DC by 2.
   Save-Mod    Optional. Add or subtract from base DC. Example: -2 lowers DC by 2.
   Frequency    Optional. Values: rounds, minutes, hours, days, moons, years. Skip to use defaults (rounds for poisons, days for diseases).
   Frequency    Optional. Values: rounds, minutes, hours, days, moons, years. Skip to use defaults (rounds for poisons, days for diseases).
   Effect      list effect. Example: {{Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Dilution|STR dilution]] and {{Standard-Dmg}} non-lethal damage per interval.
   Effect      list effect. Example: {{Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Dilution|STR dilution]] and {{Standard-Dmg}} {{dmg|poison}} damage per interval.
   Fruition    list fruition. Examples: all non-lethal damage becomes lethal; victim dies; victim falls [[Prone]] and is [[Helpless]], etc.
   Fruition    list fruition. Examples: Victim takes {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} {{dmg|poison}} damage; Victim dies; Victim falls [[Prone]] and is [[Helpless]], etc.
   F-Duration  list when the fruition expires if not healed (if ever).  Examples: full night's rest; 1d4 days; permanent until healed, etc.
   F-Duration  list when the fruition expires if not healed (if ever).  Examples: full night's rest; 1d4 days; permanent until healed, etc.


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| Ability-1-Type = Su
| Ability-1-Type = Su
   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->
   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->
| Ability-1-Action-Required = Free Action after successful ranged attack 1/Rnd
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-1-Concentration =  
| Ability-1-Concentration =  
   <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->
   <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->


| Ability-1-Description = If a mummy hits with their Abrading Acid Ray ranged touch attack, they may immediately collapse into a pile of scarabs, re-forming adjacent to the target they struck.  This is resolved as a free action teleport.  The mummy's destination space must be unblocked and unoccupied, except by any scarab swarms which might be in the area.  The mummy may use this ability no more than once per round, even with the use of action points.
| Ability-1-Description = If a mummy hits with their Abrading Acid Ray [[ranged touch attack]], they may immediately collapse into a pile of scarabs, re-forming adjacent to the target they struck.  This is resolved as a free action [[Lesser Teleport]] (requires line of sight and line of effect to the target).  The mummy's destination space must be unblocked and unoccupied, except by any scarab swarms which might be in the area.  The mummy may use this ability no more than once per round, even with the use of action points.


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<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 2  -->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 2  -->


| Ability-2-Name = Summon Scarab Swarms
| Ability-2-Name = Summon Scarab Swarm Minions


| Ability-2-Type = Su
| Ability-2-Type = Su
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-2-Action-Required = Free Action 1/Rnd
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-2-Concentration =  
| Ability-2-Concentration =  
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-2-Description = Once per round as a free action, the mummy can summon a number of scarab swarm minions equal to the total number of enemies present into any space within 50 feet of the mummy's space.  The swarms can be summoned into occupied spaces, but not blocked spaces.  If there are already scarab swarm minions present, the mummy can only summon additional scarab swarm minions sufficient to bring the total up to the number of enemies present in the encounter.  At no time may more scarab swarm minions be present than the total number of enemy creatures present. "Enemies present" does not include familiars or animal companions, but does include henchmen, mercenaries, or other NPC's that are within at least 5 levels of the player characters. This ability can never be used more than once per round, even with action points.
| Ability-2-Description = Once per round as a free action during its turn, the mummy can summon a number of Scarab Swarm Minions equal to the total number of enemies present into any space within 50 feet of the mummy's space.  The swarms can be summoned into occupied spaces, but not blocked spaces.  If there are already scarab swarm minions present, the mummy can only summon additional scarab swarm minions sufficient to bring the total up to the number of enemies present in the encounter.  At no time may more scarab swarm minions be present than the total number of enemy creatures present. "Enemies present" does not include familiars, animal companions, or summoned monsters, but does include henchmen, mercenaries, or other [[NPC]]'s that are within at least 5 levels of the player characters. This ability can never be used more than once per round, even with action points.


: Scarab swarm minions are size large, but the individuals are size diminutive, meaning they have no reach and cannot threaten or make attacks of opportunity.  Each swarm has 1 hit point (total, not each scarab), can move through occupied spaces without provoking attacks of opportunity.  Like any swarm, they can stack with themselves, but no more than two swarms can ever attack the same target in a given round.  The swarms may only attack once per round, even on a full attack, but their attacks are auto-hit, and deal {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of piercing (physical) damage.
Scarab swarm minions are size large, but the individuals are size diminutive, meaning they have no reach and cannot threaten or make attacks of opportunity.  Each swarm has 1 hit point (total, not each scarab). The swarms can move through occupied spaces without provoking attacks of opportunity.  Like any swarm, they can stack with themselves, but no more than two swarms can ever attack the same target in a given round.  The swarms may only attack once per round, even on a full attack, but their attacks are auto-hit, and deal {{Special-Standard-Dmg|-1}} points of {{dmg|piercing}} damage.


::: ''Skittering Horror'' (Swarm -- auto-hit) ({{Special-Standard-Dmg}})
''Skittering Horror'' (Swarm -- auto-hit) ({{Special-Standard-Dmg|-1}})


: Scarab swarm minions are immune to positive energy damage and acid damage.  They cannot be healed, nor can they be buffed.  Minions never take damage on a missed attack, but any attack made against them causes a die roll &mdash; either a to-hit roll by the attacker, or a saving throw by the minion, even if the attack doesn't normally allow a saving throw.  Any successful hit, or failed save kills the minion.
Scarab swarm minions are immune to {{dmg|positive energy}} damage and {{dmg|acid}} damage.  They cannot be healed, nor can they be buffed.  Minions never take damage on a missed attack, but any attack made against them causes a die roll &mdash; either a to-hit roll by the attacker, or a saving throw by the minion, even if the attack doesn't normally allow a saving throw.  Any successful hit, or failed save kills the minion.


: All scarab swarm minions present in the encounter act on an initiative tick that is 10 ticks lower than the mummy that summoned them.
All scarab swarm minions present in the encounter act on an initiative tick that is 10 ticks lower than the mummy that summoned them.


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| Ability-3-Type = Su
| Ability-3-Type = Su
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-3-Action-Required = Automatic after successful melee attack
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-3-Concentration =  
| Ability-3-Concentration =  
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-3-Description = Any creature struck by the mummy's Caustic Touch melee touch attack must also make a Fort save, DC {{Save-DC}} or suffer {{Ability-Dmg}} points of [[Ability Damage|WIS damage]] and a -2 penalty to Will saves until the end of the encounter.  Creatures that succeed on their saving throw reduce this WIS damage by half, and suffer no penalty to their Will saves.  The saving throw penalty can be removed via a [[Remove Curse (Spell)]], or by allowing it to fade at the end of the encounter.  Ability damage persists until healed.
| Ability-3-Description = Any creature struck by the mummy's Caustic Touch melee touch attack must also make a Fort save, DC {{Save-DC}} or suffer {{Ability-Dmg}} points of [[Ability Drain|WIS Drain]] and a -2 penalty to Will saves until the end of the encounter.  Creatures that succeed on their saving throw reduce this WIS damage by half, and suffer no penalty to their Will saves.  The saving throw penalty can be removed via a [[Remove Curse (Cleric Spell)]], or by allowing it to fade at the end of the encounter.  Ability drains persist until healed.


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<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->


| Ability-4-Name = Curse of Unceasing Despair
| Ability-4-Name = Blasphemous Curse


| Ability-4-Type = Su, Fear
| Ability-4-Type = Su, Fear
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-4-Action-Required = Swift Action
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-4-Concentration =  
| Ability-4-Concentration =  
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-4-Description = As a swift action, the mummy can designate up to two enemies within 50 feet of its space and bestow a curse upon each of them.  Targeted creatures must succeed on a Will save, DC {{Save-DC|+2}}, or become [[Slandered]].  Creatures who succeed on the save are unaffected this round.  The curse lasts only until the end of the cursed character's next turn.
| Ability-4-Description = As a swift action, the mummy can designate up to two enemies within 50 feet of its space and bestow a ''blasphemous curse'' upon each of them.  Targeted creatures must succeed on a Will save, DC {{Save-DC|n=+2}}, or become [[Slandered]].  Creatures who succeed on the save are unaffected, and cannot be affected again this round. Those who fail the save are cursed. Because of the supernatural nature of this attack, the [[Slandered]] condition cannot be ended as described in its 'ended-by' sectionInstead, it can either be allowed to expire on its own, at the end of the Mummy's next turn, or it can be removed with a [[Remove Curse (Cleric Spell)|Remove Curse]], [[Restoration, Greater (Cleric Spell)|Greater Restoration]], [[Wish (Sorcerer/Wizard Spell)|Wish]], or [[Miracle (Cleric Spell)|Miracle]] spell, or similar effect.


: This is a fear effect.
This is a fear effect.


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<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->


| Ability-5-Name = Scarab-Plague's Spread
| Ability-5-Name =  


| Ability-5-Type = Su
| Ability-5-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-5-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-5-Concentration =  
| Ability-5-Concentration =  
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-5-Description = Each time the mummy is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, the mummy is not slain, but instead collapses into a mound of scarabs.  As an immediate action, all creatures within 20 feet of the mummy's space, as well as any enemies currently sharing a space with one or more scarab swarm minions, suffer {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of slashing (physical) damage, as the scarabs lash out reflexively in response to the mummy's turmoil.  Creatures may make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, for half damage.
| Ability-5-Description =  
 
: Until the start of the mummy's next turn, it cannot be harmed.  At the start of its next turn, each creature that is suffering from the Curse of Twelve-Fold Despair must make a Will save versus a DC of {{Save-DC|+2}} (this is NOT a fear effect).  If any creatures fail this save, they are immediately slain by the curse, and the mummy appears in any space within 20 feet of the space in which it was slain, or any space that contains only scarab swarm minions.  When it appears, the mummy is cleared of all conditions it was afflicted with, and is restored to half its hit points ({{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} hit points).
 
: If the mummy attempts to return and no creatures are suffering under the Curse of Twelve-Fold Despair, or all cursed enemies succeed on the Will save, the mummy is destroyed.
 
: (Optional): GM's looking for a longer-term villain may wish to bring the mummy back from this destruction after one week, unless the canoptic jars containing its organs are found and consecrated.
 
: Cursed creatures slain by this ability will return as a [[Salt Zombie]] in 24 hours unless restored to life before then.  Cursed creatures slain by this ability are immune to this mummy's curse for 24 hours (assuming they are restored to life during that time).


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| Ability-6-Type =  
| Ability-6-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-6-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-6-Concentration =  
| Ability-6-Concentration =  
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| Ability-7-Type =  
| Ability-7-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-7-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-7-Concentration =  
| Ability-7-Concentration =  
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| Ability-8-Type =  
| Ability-8-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-8-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-8-Concentration =  
| Ability-8-Concentration =  
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| Ability-9-Type =  
| Ability-9-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-9-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-9-Concentration =  
| Ability-9-Concentration =  
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   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
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  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE RESURRECTION POWER
      HEAVY, TANK, THREAT, OR VILLAIN ROLES ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom resurrection power for Heavies, Tanks,
        Threats, and Villains, replacing the rez power that they get by default.
        This ability will only appear if this monster is designated as a Heavy, Tank
        Threat, or Villain role.  All other times, it will be invisible.                    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Name = Scarab-Plague's Spread
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type = Su
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Action-Required = Auto Upon Death
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Description = Each time the mummy is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, the mummy is not slain, but instead collapses into a mound of scarabs.  Immediately upon being reduced to zero or fewer hit points, all creatures within 20 feet of the mummy's space, as well as any enemies currently sharing a space with one or more scarab swarm minions, suffer {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|piercing}} damage, as the scarabs lash out reflexively in response to the mummy's turmoil.  Creatures may make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, for half damage.
Until the start of the mummy's next turn, it cannot be harmed or targeted in any way.  At the start of its next turn, each creature that is suffering from the Blasphemous Curse must make a Will save versus a DC of {{Save-DC|+2}} (this is NOT a fear effect).  If any creatures fail this save, they are immediately slain by the curse, and the mummy appears in any space within 20 feet of the space in which it was slain, or any space that contains only scarab swarm minions.  When it appears, the mummy is cleared of all conditions it was afflicted with, and is restored to half its hit points ({{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} hit points).
If the mummy attempts to return and no creatures are suffering under the Blasphemous Curse, or all cursed enemies succeed on the Will save, the mummy is destroyed.
'''''Optional''''': GMs looking for a longer-term villain may wish to bring the mummy back from this destruction after one week, unless the canoptic jars containing its organs are found and consecrated.
Cursed creatures slain by this ability will return as a [[Salt Zombie]] in 24 hours unless restored to life before then.  Cursed creatures slain by this ability are immune to this mummy's curse for 24 hours (assuming they are restored to life during that time).
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        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  ADD KILLER ONLY POWER
      KILLER ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this
        monster is given the "Killer" role.  Any other time, this ability will be invisible.
        It does not replace any of the default powers that killers normally get.            -->
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "SHOUTED COMMAND" POWER
      LEADER ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Leader" role. It replaces the default "Shouted Command" power, which
        lets Leaders give an ally a Standard Action once per round as a Free Action.
        Leave this blank if you want the "Shouted Command" power to appear when this monster
        is designated as a "Leader" role.                                                  -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "LASH OUT" POWER
      LEGEND ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Legend" role. It replaces the default "Lash Out" power, which
        grants Legends a bonus attack action each round, but only against a fresh target.
        Leave this blank if you want the "Lash Out" power to appear when this monster
        is designated as a "Legend" role.                                                  -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
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}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "PACKED LIKE SARDINES" POWER
      MINION ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Minion" role. It replaces the default "Packed Like Sardines" power,
        which allows minions to squeeze into the same space with another minion without
        penalty. Leave this blank if you want the "Packed Like Sardines" power to appear
        when this monster is designated as a "Minion" role.                                -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
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}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "DEADSHOT" POWER
      SHOOTER ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Shooter" role. It replaces the default "Deadshot" power, which allows
        shooters to use any of their other special abilities at range, even if they are
        normally melee only.  Leave this blank if you want the "Deadshot" power to appear
        when this monster is designated as a "Shooter" role.                                -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
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| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
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}}
-->
<!--  ADD SKIRMISHER ONLY POWER
      SKIRMISHER ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this
        monster is given the "Skirmisher" role.  Any other time, this ability will be
        invisible. It does not replace any of the default powers that skirmishers
        normally get.                                                                      -->
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "FLASH BOMB!" POWER
      SNEAK ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Sneak" role. It replaces the default "Flash Bomb!" power, which allows
        sneaks to initiate a stealth stance even while observed (hide in plain sight).
        Leave this blank if you want the "Flash Bomb!" power to appear when this monster
        is designated as a "Sneak" role.                                                    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
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}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "PERSONAL SPACE ISSUES" OR "DARKEN THE SKY" POWER
      SWARM ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Swarm" role. It replaces the default "Personal Space Issues" power
        (or the "Darken The Sky" power, if it is a Troop), which allows swarms to inflict
        the Distracted condition when they damage a foe (or it grants an area of affect
        ranged attack if it is a troop). Leave this blank if you want the "Personal Space
        Issues" or "Darken the Sky" power to appear when this monster is designated as a
        "Swarm" role.                                                                      -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action,
        Free Action, Immediate Action, Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At
        Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:


   {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
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| CombatTactics = Scarab-Plague Mummies will not shy away from combat.  They will get into the middle of things, using a ranged attack combined with Collapsing Scuttle, use a swift action to curse two nearby enemies, use a free action to summon some minion scarab swarms, then then use an action point to make a full attack action.
| CombatTactics = Scarab-Plague Mummies will not shy away from combat.  They will get into the middle of things, using a ranged attack combined with Collapsing Scuttle, use a swift action to curse two nearby enemies, use a free action to summon some minion scarab swarms, then then use an action point to make a full attack action.


: In the following round, they will also use their action point, either to make another ranged attack with Collapsing Scuttle (to reposition themselves), or to spread their curse further.
In the following round, they will also use their action point, either to make another ranged attack with Collapsing Scuttle (to reposition themselves), or to spread their curse further.


: The mummy must prioritize keeping at least one enemy cursed at all times, lest they become vulnerable to destruction.  Ideally, they will keep at least two enemies cursed, since their resurrection relies on a (second) failed saving throw.  Given that the curse only lasts a single round each time it is used, the mummy will sacrifice full attacks or action points as needed to ensure that enemies are cursed, if they are getting low on hit points.
The mummy must prioritize keeping at least one enemy cursed at all times, lest they become vulnerable to destruction.  Ideally, they will keep at least two enemies cursed, since their resurrection relies on a (second) failed saving throw.  Given that the curse only lasts a single round each time it is used, the mummy will sacrifice full attacks or action points as needed to ensure that enemies are cursed, if they are getting low on hit points.


: Because mummies are vulnerable to positive energy damage, they are more delicate than most villains.  However, the combination of [[Slandered]], which reduces an enemy's damage output, and WIS damage inflicted by Mummy Rot, which reduces the amount of healing an enemy can receive, they are still fierce opponents, more than capable of destroying their enemies. All that said, they are quite smart, and will make use of Collapsing Scuttle to retreat, if their curses are constantly being resisted, and true destruction looks imminent.
Because mummies are vulnerable to positive energy damage, they are more delicate than most villains.  However, the combination of [[Slandered]], which reduces an enemy's damage output, and WIS damage inflicted by Mummy Rot, which reduces the amount of healing an enemy can receive, they are still fierce opponents, more than capable of destroying their enemies. All that said, they are quite smart, and will make use of Collapsing Scuttle to retreat, if their curses are constantly being resisted, and true destruction looks imminent.




<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->
<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->


| OutOfCombat = Scarab-Plague Mummies, like all mummies, are plotters, willing to suborn governments, coerce, blackmail, or threaten influential people in order to move closer to that moment when they slay everyone in the nearby lands, and bring them back as a new-born army of eternally loyal undead.  Mummies often make use of death knights, skeletons, zombies and other undead, in order to provide security for their temples, tombs, or keeps.   
| OutOfCombat = Scarab-Plague Mummies, like all mummies, are plotters, willing to suborn governments, coerce, blackmail, or threaten influential people in order to move closer to that moment when they slay everyone in the nearby lands, and bring them back as a new-born army of eternally loyal undead.  Mummies often make use of death knights, skeletons, zombies and other undead, in order to provide security for their temples, tombs, or keeps.   


: Mummies are not bound to their tombs, though they prefer environments that are grandiose and of suitable quality to befit their majesty.  They often take up residence close to population centers, lying in wait for their many plans to come to fruition.
Mummies are not bound to their tombs, though they prefer environments that are grandiose and of suitable quality to befit their majesty.  They often take up residence close to population centers, lying in wait for their many plans to come to fruition.


: Mummies are pseudo-divine creatures (like some dragons), and are sometimes able to bestow cleric-like spells and abilities to their most loyal followers.
Mummies are pseudo-divine creatures (like some dragons), and are sometimes able to bestow cleric-like spells and abilities to their most loyal followers.





Latest revision as of 21:40, 11 February 2023

Scarab-Plague Mummy (VillainCR 17)

Lawful Evil - Medium - Undead
Lore: Know (Religion)
33 50
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
31
Perception:
41 +31
Passive Active
Ambush:
9+
on a d20

Senses:

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
40
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
40
Monster Health
2,444 1,222 32
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +19
Refl: +15
Will: +14

Strong Against:

Weak Against:

  • Vulnerable (1.5x damage): positive (energy, uncommon)

Offense

Size: Medium
5 ft. 5 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+25
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+28
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
5
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Caustic Touch +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d10+41/x2)
    as acid (energy, common)
    plus: Mummy Rot
  • 1x Crawling Infestation +25 (5d6+17/x2)
    as rugosic (physical, uncommon)

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 2x Caustic Touch +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d10+41/x2)
    as acid (energy, common)
    plus: Mummy Rot
  • 4x Crawling Infestation +25 (5d6+17/x2)
    as rugosic (physical, uncommon)

Standard Attack (Ranged):

  • 1x Abrading Acid Ray +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d10+41/x2)
    as acid (energy, common)
    (Increment: 200 ft.; Max Range: 200 ft.)
    plus: Collapsing Scuttle

Full Attack (Ranged):

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

21
STR
16
DEX
26
CON
15
INT
27
WIS
20
CHA

Skills:

Languages: Common, Thanic

Feats:

  • Mobility (EFFECT: +4 AC against attacks of opportunity from movement)

Special Abilities

Collapsing Scuttle (Su) Free Action after successful ranged attack 1/Rnd

If a mummy hits with their Abrading Acid Ray ranged touch attack, they may immediately collapse into a pile of scarabs, re-forming adjacent to the target they struck. This is resolved as a free action Lesser Teleport (requires line of sight and line of effect to the target). The mummy's destination space must be unblocked and unoccupied, except by any scarab swarms which might be in the area. The mummy may use this ability no more than once per round, even with the use of action points.

Summon Scarab Swarm Minions (Su) Free Action 1/Rnd

Once per round as a free action during its turn, the mummy can summon a number of Scarab Swarm Minions equal to the total number of enemies present into any space within 50 feet of the mummy's space. The swarms can be summoned into occupied spaces, but not blocked spaces. If there are already scarab swarm minions present, the mummy can only summon additional scarab swarm minions sufficient to bring the total up to the number of enemies present in the encounter. At no time may more scarab swarm minions be present than the total number of enemy creatures present. "Enemies present" does not include familiars, animal companions, or summoned monsters, but does include henchmen, mercenaries, or other NPC's that are within at least 5 levels of the player characters. This ability can never be used more than once per round, even with action points.

Scarab swarm minions are size large, but the individuals are size diminutive, meaning they have no reach and cannot threaten or make attacks of opportunity. Each swarm has 1 hit point (total, not each scarab). The swarms can move through occupied spaces without provoking attacks of opportunity. Like any swarm, they can stack with themselves, but no more than two swarms can ever attack the same target in a given round. The swarms may only attack once per round, even on a full attack, but their attacks are auto-hit, and deal 5d8+25 points of piercing (physical, common) damage.

Skittering Horror (Swarm -- auto-hit) (5d8+25)

Scarab swarm minions are immune to positive energy (energy, uncommon) damage and acid (energy, common) damage. They cannot be healed, nor can they be buffed. Minions never take damage on a missed attack, but any attack made against them causes a die roll — either a to-hit roll by the attacker, or a saving throw by the minion, even if the attack doesn't normally allow a saving throw. Any successful hit, or failed save kills the minion.

All scarab swarm minions present in the encounter act on an initiative tick that is 10 ticks lower than the mummy that summoned them.

Mummy Rot (Su) Automatic after successful melee attack

Any creature struck by the mummy's Caustic Touch melee touch attack must also make a Fort save, DC 27 or suffer 1d4+1 points of WIS Drain and a -2 penalty to Will saves until the end of the encounter. Creatures that succeed on their saving throw reduce this WIS damage by half, and suffer no penalty to their Will saves. The saving throw penalty can be removed via a Remove Curse (Cleric Spell), or by allowing it to fade at the end of the encounter. Ability drains persist until healed.

Blasphemous Curse (Su, Fear) Swift Action

As a swift action, the mummy can designate up to two enemies within 50 feet of its space and bestow a blasphemous curse upon each of them. Targeted creatures must succeed on a Will save, DC 29, or become Slandered. Creatures who succeed on the save are unaffected, and cannot be affected again this round. Those who fail the save are cursed. Because of the supernatural nature of this attack, the Slandered condition cannot be ended as described in its 'ended-by' section. Instead, it can either be allowed to expire on its own, at the end of the Mummy's next turn, or it can be removed with a Remove Curse, Greater Restoration, Wish, or Miracle spell, or similar effect.

This is a fear effect.

Scarab-Plague's Spread (Su; Villain Role) Auto Upon Death

Each time the mummy is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, the mummy is not slain, but instead collapses into a mound of scarabs. Immediately upon being reduced to zero or fewer hit points, all creatures within 20 feet of the mummy's space, as well as any enemies currently sharing a space with one or more scarab swarm minions, suffer 5d8+29 points of piercing (physical, common) damage, as the scarabs lash out reflexively in response to the mummy's turmoil. Creatures may make a Reflex save, DC 27, for half damage.

Until the start of the mummy's next turn, it cannot be harmed or targeted in any way. At the start of its next turn, each creature that is suffering from the Blasphemous Curse must make a Will save versus a DC of 29 (this is NOT a fear effect). If any creatures fail this save, they are immediately slain by the curse, and the mummy appears in any space within 20 feet of the space in which it was slain, or any space that contains only scarab swarm minions. When it appears, the mummy is cleared of all conditions it was afflicted with, and is restored to half its hit points (1222 hit points).

If the mummy attempts to return and no creatures are suffering under the Blasphemous Curse, or all cursed enemies succeed on the Will save, the mummy is destroyed.

Optional: GMs looking for a longer-term villain may wish to bring the mummy back from this destruction after one week, unless the canoptic jars containing its organs are found and consecrated.

Cursed creatures slain by this ability will return as a Salt Zombie in 24 hours unless restored to life before then. Cursed creatures slain by this ability are immune to this mummy's curse for 24 hours (assuming they are restored to life during that time).

Surrounded By Idiots (Ex; Villain Role) Free Action 1/Rnd
Up to once per round as a free action during their turn, a Villain may summon four minions, placing them in any unblocked space the Villain can perceive, as long as the space is large enough for the minion to occupy without squeezing. Any time this special ability is used and the total number of summoned minions present would exceed eight, it only summons enough minions to bring the total to eight. Of course, any minion that is killed reduces the number of minions present...

Keep Your Friends Close (Ex; Villain Role) Immediate Action
Once per round as an immediate action, the Villain may apply all of the damage of a single attack just made against them to a single ally within 30 feet of their space, instead. The Villain takes no damage from the attack, and any secondary effects of the attack (such as status conditions) are resolved against the allied creature instead. This ability may never be used more than once per round. If the Villain has no allies within 30 feet, they cannot use this ability.

Alpha Assault (Ex; Villain Role) Always On
A Villain may expend up to two action points in the same round.
Scarab-Plague Mummy

Scarab-Plague Mummy

This creature possesses the Villain role, and therefore counts as 4 monsters for purposes of encounter size, XP award, and treasure.

This monster frequently has the Villain role, but may be set to other roles if desired.

Mummies are undead remnants of fallen kings, lesser gods, and greater spirits, whose bodies have been preserved in such a way as to maliciously entrap their souls. This entrapment leaves the spirit in a state of eternal torment and agony. As a result, all mummies possess a rage that rivals the most abused demon or maligned dragon, as well as making them just a little bit insane.

Despite this boundless fury and dangerously-impaired sanity, mummies seek to expand their kingdoms and subjugate masses of new followers and worshipers, preferably after turning all of these followers into undead. Their need to command and rule outlives their bodies and follows them into unlife. Most mummies, in fact, commanded their mummification as their final edict in life, knowing that eternal torment would follow, but also knowing they could perpetuate their rule for all eternity.

Mummies tend to play the long game, using their immortality to their advantage. The plots and dealings of a mummy can be felt across continents, but usually after decades or centuries of planning, subtle moves, and sly inveiglements into the lives and societies of those they would corrupt.

Anyone who has tangled with a mummy, or heard legends of their terrors, has also heard of their curse. All mummies can bestow a curse upon their foes, but each mummy's curse is different, with one exception: cursed foes can be used to fuel the mummy's own health if the mummy sustains too much damage.

Scarab-plague mummies are especially foul specimens of mummies, having allowed their body to become host to a nearly-limitless swarm of scarab beetles. These beetles explode out of the mummy as it fights, attacking all who would dare challenge their master. The scarabs have a unique metabolism, in that they can lie dormant within the mummy for many years without needing to feed on anything other than the mummy itself.

Scarab-Plague Mummys are frequently associated with Jade Scarab Swarms. These creatures can often be found together.

Combat Tactics

Scarab-Plague Mummies will not shy away from combat. They will get into the middle of things, using a ranged attack combined with Collapsing Scuttle, use a swift action to curse two nearby enemies, use a free action to summon some minion scarab swarms, then then use an action point to make a full attack action.

In the following round, they will also use their action point, either to make another ranged attack with Collapsing Scuttle (to reposition themselves), or to spread their curse further.

The mummy must prioritize keeping at least one enemy cursed at all times, lest they become vulnerable to destruction. Ideally, they will keep at least two enemies cursed, since their resurrection relies on a (second) failed saving throw. Given that the curse only lasts a single round each time it is used, the mummy will sacrifice full attacks or action points as needed to ensure that enemies are cursed, if they are getting low on hit points.

Because mummies are vulnerable to positive energy damage, they are more delicate than most villains. However, the combination of Slandered, which reduces an enemy's damage output, and WIS damage inflicted by Mummy Rot, which reduces the amount of healing an enemy can receive, they are still fierce opponents, more than capable of destroying their enemies. All that said, they are quite smart, and will make use of Collapsing Scuttle to retreat, if their curses are constantly being resisted, and true destruction looks imminent.

Out of Combat

Scarab-Plague Mummies, like all mummies, are plotters, willing to suborn governments, coerce, blackmail, or threaten influential people in order to move closer to that moment when they slay everyone in the nearby lands, and bring them back as a new-born army of eternally loyal undead. Mummies often make use of death knights, skeletons, zombies and other undead, in order to provide security for their temples, tombs, or keeps.

Mummies are not bound to their tombs, though they prefer environments that are grandiose and of suitable quality to befit their majesty. They often take up residence close to population centers, lying in wait for their many plans to come to fruition.

Mummies are pseudo-divine creatures (like some dragons), and are sometimes able to bestow cleric-like spells and abilities to their most loyal followers.

Die Another Day (Villain Role)

Villains often live to fight another day. In most encounters, a villain shouldn't even be present. However, in those encounters that include villains, GM's should strive to set up the fight in a way that the PC's can achieve victory without actually needing kill the villain. This can include saving imperiled civilians from some dastardly trap, stopping a horrible ritual, or retrieving the McGuffin before the villain can, etc. GM's are cautioned that having a villain escape 'just because' is often very frustrating for players. However, if they escape because the players were busy doing something else, that's usually seen as reasonable.

Rewards

XP: 409,600 (Villain role included.)

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 205,778 gp.

Weight: 680 lbs.     Volume: 27.2 cu. ft.

Optional Treasure Rules: Roll a d20 on Table 1 below once per encounter (NOT per creature). Any items discovered are in addition to the normal treasure for the encounter.

Table 1: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 Nothing Found
6 - 10 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1)
11 - 14 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2)
15 - 17 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3)
18 - 20 Roll on Table 2
### Nothing to see here!
### Or here. Move along.
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found
1 5 Languid Remnants (tier 1)
2 - 5 5 Pale Remnants (tier 2)
6 - 10 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4)
11 - 14 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5)
15 - 17 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6)
18 - 20 Roll on Table 3
### Or here. Move along.
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found
1 5 Bright Remnants (tier 3)
2 5 Intense Remnants (tier 4)
3 - 6 5 Blazing Remnants (tier 5)
7 - 10 5 Vital Remnants (tier 6)
11 - 14 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7)
15 - 17 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8)
18 - 20 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9)