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   <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
   <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
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| Min-CR = 8
| Max-CR = 16


| 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 | Heavy
| Role | Heavy
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, 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>
 
  <!-- 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 -->
 
| Pattern1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern1}}}
| Pattern1 |
  <!-- Use to assign a Pattern to the monster, which will alter its effective CR.  Or leave blank. -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</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 | Ettins are hill giants that have a genetic mutation giving them two heads, instead of merely one.  This is a surprisingly common mutation, occurring in about 10% of all hill giant births. Also surprising is the fact that the mutated head, nearly always smaller than the 'dominant' head, is both intelligent, and magically attuned.  That is, they are spellcasters. 
| Description | '''''This monster frequently has the Heavy role, but may be set to other roles if desired.'''''


:The reason that ettins are comparatively rare, despite their high birth rates among the hill giant population, is that the mutated intelligent head tends to be an intolerable smart-ass all the timeAs a result, most ettins fail to reach adulthood, either because their parents, neighbors or peers club them to death before they reach maturity, or they club themselves to death as a result of one of their many arguments with their stupider head.
Ettins are hill giants that have some fleshy quirk giving them two heads, instead of merely one.  This is a surprisingly common mutation, occurring in about 10% of all hill giant births.  Also surprising is the fact that the mutated head, nearly always smaller than the 'dominant' head, is both intelligent, and magically attunedThat is, they are spellcasters.


:Encountering an ettin is often a pretty funny encounter, because of the constant self-bickering (and self-abuse)However, a wise party will not underestimate these ungainly behemoths.  Ettins are terrible opponents, capable of massive feats of brute strength, as well as spellcasting.  Ettins have a strong affinity with the earth, and their spells reflect this.
The reason that ettins are comparatively rare, despite their high birth rates among the hill giant population, is that the mutated intelligent head tends to be an intolerable smart-ass all the timeAs a result, most ettins fail to reach adulthood, either because their parents, neighbors or peers club them to death before they reach maturity, or they club themselves to death as a result of one of their many arguments with their stupider head.


:Ettin Bonebreakers act twice during combat. The hill giant head takes its full normal complement of actions, as normal.  Then, shortly after, the mutated smart head takes an additional action, which can be...quite offputting.
Encountering an ettin is often a pretty funny encounter, because of the constant self-bickering (and self-abuse).  However, a wise party will not underestimate these ungainly behemoths.  Ettins are terrible opponents, capable of massive feats of brute strength, as well as spellcasting.  Ettins have a strong affinity with the earth, and their spells reflect this.
 
Ettin Bonebreakers act twice during combat. The hill giant head takes its full normal complement of actions, as normal.  Then, shortly after, the mutated smart head takes an additional action, which can be...quite offputting.
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| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Monstrous Humanoid
| Type | Monstrous Humanoid
   <!-- 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 | Giant
| Subtype | Giant
   <!-- 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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| Senses = [[Standard Senses]], [[Scent]], [[Low-Light Vision]] 120 ft.
  <!-- SENSES -->
   <!-- List the sense type and distance (in feet). (E.g. "[[Darkvision]] 60 ft.") -->
   <!-- These senses have no ranges; the monster either has them (Value: "Y") or doesn't (leave blank) -->
  <!--   [[Standard Senses]], [[Blind]] to Vision, [[Blind]] to Sound, [[Blind]] to Smell -->
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Vision =
   <!--   [[Low-Light Vision]], [[Darkvision]], [[Heartsight]]                              -->
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Sound =
  <!--   [[Keen Hearing]], [[Precise Hearing]], [[Echolocation]]                          -->
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Smell =
  <!--   [[Scent]], [[Keen Scent]], [[Perfect Scent]]                                      -->
| Sense-Has-Low-Light-Vision = Y
  <!--   [[Tremorsense]], [[Blindsense]], [[Lifesense]]                                    -->
 
   <!-- 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 =
| Sense-Heartsight-Range =
| Sense-Keen-Hearing-Range =
| Sense-Precise-Hearing-Range =
| Sense-Echolocation-Range =
| Sense-Scent-Range = 50
| 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 = +2
| NudgePerception = +2
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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 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]] 30 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]]  -->
| 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 =
| 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 =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.               -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the space will default to 10 ft.                                                                                 -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the space occupied by the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the space of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the space will default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 10 feet. Troops default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->


| NudgeReach =  
| NudgeReach =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.     -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the reach will default to 0 ft.                                                                         -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the reach of the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the reach of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the reach will default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 0 ft. Troops default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) -->




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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder4 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->




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| Ability-1-Type = Ex
| Ability-1-Type = Ex
   <!-- 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 = Always On, Special
  <!-- 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 =  
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| Ability-1-Description = In combat, the ettin acts twice in each round, at different initiative numbers.  
| Ability-1-Description = In combat, the ettin acts twice in each round, at different initiative numbers.  


:The ettin's stupid head, the hill giant head, takes its full normal action (a standard, move, and swift action) on its initiative.  The ettin's smart head gets a special action each round 5 initiative ticks later.  During this special action, the smart head of the ettin controls the entire body of the ettin, and it can take a 5-foot step and a standard action.  This standard action can be used to take any actions the ettin wishes to make, but in particular, can be used to cast a spell (which the hill giant head isn't smart enough to cast on its turn).
The ettin's stupid head, the hill giant head, takes its full normal action (a standard, move, and swift action) on its initiative.  The ettin's smart head gets a special action each round 5 initiative ticks later.  During this special action, the smart head of the ettin controls the entire body of the ettin, and it can take a 5-foot step and a standard action.  This standard action can be used to take any actions the ettin wishes to make, but in particular, can be used to cast a spell (which the hill giant head isn't smart enough to cast on its turn).


:If an ettin's initiative is less than five, it takes its special action in initiative 1. If an ettin's initiative is moved, its secondary action tick moves as well to remain 5 ticks after the main action. If an ettin holds its main action, its secondary action also is held. It is possible for an ettin's secondary action to be moved to the top of the next round, but not for a low initiative roll to move it there.
If an ettin's initiative is less than five, it takes its special action in initiative 1. If an ettin's initiative is moved, its secondary action tick moves as well to remain 5 ticks after the main action. If an ettin holds its main action, its secondary action also is held. It is possible for an ettin's secondary action to be moved to the top of the next round, but not for a low initiative roll to move it there.


:Note that ettins also have an action point.  The action point may be spent on either of its turns, but note that the ettin's spell can only be cast during the smart head's special standard action.
Note that ettins also have an action point.  The action point may be spent on either of its turns, but note that the ettin's spell can only be cast during the smart head's special standard action.


:The bonus 5-foot step of the smart head is only usable if the special standard action is not used to move.  However, the 5-foot step can be used even if the stupid head has already moved or taken a 5-foot step during the ettin's main turn.
The bonus 5-foot step of the smart head is only usable if the special standard action is not used to move.  However, the 5-foot step can be used even if the stupid head has already moved or taken a 5-foot step during the ettin's main turn.


   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
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| Ability-2-Type = Ex
| Ability-2-Type = Ex
   <!--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 = Standard 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-2-Concentration =  
| Ability-2-Concentration =  
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| Ability-2-Description = As a standard action, an ettin may swing its huge club overhead and SMASH! THE GROUND!  The ettin's stupid head loves doing this, because it makes them feel smart and effective, just like their smart head.  
| Ability-2-Description = As a standard action, an ettin may swing its huge club overhead and SMASH! THE GROUND!  The ettin's stupid head loves doing this, because it makes them feel smart and effective, just like their smart head.  


: Earthen Smash is a 30 foot cone area of effect that due to flying debris and concussive shockwaves will even affect creaturs in the air or under the ground. It does {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|bludgeoning}} damage and knocks all creatures [[prone]].  A reflex save versus DC {{Save-DC}} negates the prone effect and reduces the damage by half.
Earthen Smash is a 30 foot cone area of effect that due to flying debris and concussive shockwaves will even affect creaturs in the air or under the ground. It does {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|bludgeoning}} damage and knocks all creatures [[prone]].  A reflex save versus DC {{Save-DC}} negates the prone effect and reduces the damage by half.


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| Ability-3-Type = Ex
| Ability-3-Type = Ex
   <!--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 if adjacent enemies in reach
  <!-- 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 =  
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| Ability-4-Type = Sp
| Ability-4-Type = Sp
   <!--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 = Standard 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 = W
| Ability-4-Concentration = W
   <!--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 = During the smart head's special action, as a standard action, the ettin may cast Eruption.  Eruption causes the ground in a 35-foot (7x7 square) area within 100 feet of the Ettin to explode upward, injuring any creatures either on the ground or within 40 feet of the ground.  This 40-foot tall cylinder of stone shards inflicts {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} points of {{Dmg|slashing}} damage to anyone in the area. Each creature in the area may make a reflex save against DC {{Save-DC}} to reduce this damage by half.
| Ability-4-Description = During the smart head's special action, as a standard action, the ettin may cast Eruption.  Eruption causes the ground in a 35-foot (7x7 square) area within 100 feet of the Ettin to explode upward, injuring any creatures either on the ground or within 40 feet of the ground.  This 40-foot tall cylinder of stone shards inflicts {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{Dmg|slashing}} damage to anyone in the area. Each creature in the area may make a reflex save against DC {{Save-DC}} to reduce this damage by half.


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


| Ability-5-Name = Liberating Injury
| Ability-5-Name =  


| Ability-5-Type = Ex
| 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 = The first time the Ettin Bonebreaker is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, instead of dying, the more delicate smart head of the ettin is instead slain.  The stupid head immediately erupts into a gleeful fury, having been liberated from its inseparable enemy at long last.  Its dark joy is so great that it is rendered immune to all damage as it slowly processes its incredible good fortune.
| Ability-5-Description =  
 
:At the start of the Ettin's next turn, its damage immunity ends, it immediately shrugs off any status conditions affecting it, and its hit points are immediately restored to 50% of their normal maximum ({{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} hit points).  Because the smart head is now dead, the Ettin loses its ability to cast the Eruption spell and no longer gets a second standard action 5 ticks after its normal initiative.
 
:However, because of its ebullient joy at being liberated from the smart-head's incessant arrogance, the Ettin flies into a frenzy, gaining +3 to-hit, raising its save DC's by +3, and dealing an extra +5 damage with each attack of its club (including Earthen Smash damage rolls).  These bonuses persist until the Ettin is reduced to 0 or fewer hit points a second time, at which point it actually dies.


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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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| Ability-9-Description =  
| Ability-9-Description =  
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
   <!-- 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 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 = Liberating Injury
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type = Ex
    <!-- 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 = The first time the Ettin Bonebreaker is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, instead of dying, the more delicate smart head of the ettin is instead slain.  The stupid head immediately erupts into a gleeful fury, having been liberated from its inseparable enemy at long last.  Its dark joy is so great that it is rendered immune to all damage as it slowly processes its incredible good fortune.
At the start of the Ettin's next turn, its damage immunity ends, it immediately shrugs off any status conditions affecting it, and its hit points are immediately restored to 50% of their normal maximum ({{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} hit points).  Because the smart head is now dead, the Ettin loses its ability to cast the Eruption spell and no longer gets a second standard action 5 ticks after its normal initiative.
However, because of its ebullient joy at being liberated from the smart-head's incessant arrogance, the Ettin flies into a frenzy, gaining +3 to-hit, raising its save DC's by +3, and dealing an extra +5 damage with each attack of its club (including Earthen Smash damage rolls).  These bonuses persist until the Ettin is reduced to 0 or fewer hit points a second time, at which point it actually dies.
    <!-- 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 =
}}
-->
<!--  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 =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  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
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  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 =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  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
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| Frequency =
| Effect =
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      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
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      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
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| 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 = Ettins fight very similarly to Hill Giants except for their bonus standard action.  The bonus action of the smart head is nearly always used to cast a spell.  However, if the smart head sees that combat casting may not be wise, it can use any of the other actions available to the hill giant head (giant swing and earthen smash).
| CombatTactics = Ettins fight very similarly to Hill Giants except for their bonus standard action.  The bonus action of the smart head is nearly always used to cast a spell.  However, if the smart head sees that combat casting may not be wise, it can use any of the other actions available to the hill giant head (giant swing and earthen smash).


:During the hill giant head's turn, the Ettin will make attacks without much regard for accidentally including allies in any areas of effect he might use (as with Earthen Smash).  However, during the smart head's turn, much more care is taken to avoid unnecessarily damaging allies.
During the hill giant head's turn, the Ettin will make attacks without much regard for accidentally including allies in any areas of effect he might use (as with Earthen Smash).  However, during the smart head's turn, much more care is taken to avoid unnecessarily damaging allies.


:Ettins will usually spend their action point to cast another spell, typically in the very first round of combat.  An Ettin's alpha strike is terrible indeed!
Ettins will usually spend their action point to cast another spell, typically in the very first round of combat.  An Ettin's alpha strike is terrible indeed!


:Ettins rarely run from any combat, because one or the other head will refuse to.  As a result, Ettins fight to the death.
Ettins rarely run from any combat, because one or the other head will refuse to.  As a result, Ettins fight to the death.








<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->
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| OutOfCombat = Ettins are still extremely strong, but unlike Hill Giants, can't just casually pluck the tops off mountains outside of combat.  Note that an Ettin's prodigious strength does not translate to any benefits (other than those listed above) inside of combat.  We didn't forget to add the damage in, the absurd strength is an out-of-combat thing.
| OutOfCombat = Ettins are still extremely strong, but unlike Hill Giants, can't just casually pluck the tops off mountains outside of combat.  Note that an Ettin's prodigious strength does not translate to any benefits (other than those listed above) inside of combat.  We didn't forget to add the damage in, the absurd strength is an out-of-combat thing.


:That said, Ettins can be found in a lot of places. Their smart heads naturally want their idiot flat-mates to be more civilized, so its possible to find small groups of Ettins living in well-designed but crudely built keeps, often with some ogres around to keep the place running nice. Ettins are not terribly popular as henchmen, however, since their constant internal bickering wears on the nerves of even the most patient.
That said, Ettins can be found in a lot of places. Their smart heads naturally want their idiot flat-mates to be more civilized, so its possible to find small groups of Ettins living in well-designed but crudely built keeps, often with some ogres around to keep the place running nice. Ettins are not terribly popular as henchmen, however, since their constant internal bickering wears on the nerves of even the most patient.


:That said, Ettins are VERY powerful, and if you can put up with them, they have all the benefits of a Hill Giant coupled with scary amounts of ranged firepower. It is not unusual to find powerful evil warlords with small squads of Ettins...that are generally kept away from others as much as possible.
That said, Ettins are VERY powerful, and if you can put up with them, they have all the benefits of a Hill Giant coupled with scary amounts of ranged firepower. It is not unusual to find powerful evil warlords with small squads of Ettins...that are generally kept away from others as much as possible.





Latest revision as of 22:23, 18 October 2023

Ettin Bonebreaker (HeavyCR 11)

Pure Evil - Large - Monstrous Humanoid (Giant)
Lore: Know (Nature)
22 37
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
19
Perception:
30 +20
Passive Active
Ambush:
10+
on a d20

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
30
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
32
Monster Health
484 242 19
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +13
Refl: +8
Will: +10

Strong Against:

  • ER 19/Acid (energy, common)
  • (Heavy Role) Immunity (partial 3): Heavies are immune to the first three conditions applied to them during an encounter. If a fourth condition is applied to a heavy, it is resolved normally. A 'condition' is defined as any non-instantaneous harmful effect applied to the monster, other than damage, but is most commonly one of the defined Status Conditions (but it doesn't have to be). Statuses related to damage (such as injured, bloodied, staggered, dying, or dead) are not 'conditions', and cannot be negated or avoided with this ability.
Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Large
10 ft. 10 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+18
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+20
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
1
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 2x Giant Club +18 (3d8+14/19-20 x2)
    as bludgeoning (physical, common)
    plus: Giant Swing

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 4x Giant Club +18 (3d8+14/19-20 x2)
    as bludgeoning (physical, common)
    plus: Giant Swing

Standard Attack (Ranged):

  • 2x Giant Boulder +18 (3d8+14/19-20 x2)
    as crushing (physical, common)
    (Increment: 30 ft.; Max Range: 150 ft.)

Full Attack (Ranged):

  • 4x Giant Boulder +18 (3d8+14/19-20 x2)
    as crushing (physical, common)
    (Increment: 30 ft.; Max Range: 150 ft.)

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

50
STR
14
DEX
16
CON
0.21052631578947
INT
0.72727272727273
WIS
8
CHA

Skills:

  • Knowledge (Local): 19 (May only use this skill half the time, otherwise rolls using the base number, below.)
  • Perception: 20
  • Sense Motive: 19 (May only use this skill half the time, otherwise rolls using the base number, below.)
  • Stealth: 19 (May only use this skill half the time, otherwise rolls using the base number, below.)
  • All other skills: 13 (no ranks)

Languages: Giant, Common, the stupid head speaks only Giant (pidgin)

Feats:

  • Power Attack (EFFECT: This monster may take a -2 to all to-hits in exchange for a +9 bonus damage per attack.)

Special Abilities

Two Actions (Ex) Always On, Special

In combat, the ettin acts twice in each round, at different initiative numbers.

The ettin's stupid head, the hill giant head, takes its full normal action (a standard, move, and swift action) on its initiative. The ettin's smart head gets a special action each round 5 initiative ticks later. During this special action, the smart head of the ettin controls the entire body of the ettin, and it can take a 5-foot step and a standard action. This standard action can be used to take any actions the ettin wishes to make, but in particular, can be used to cast a spell (which the hill giant head isn't smart enough to cast on its turn).

If an ettin's initiative is less than five, it takes its special action in initiative 1. If an ettin's initiative is moved, its secondary action tick moves as well to remain 5 ticks after the main action. If an ettin holds its main action, its secondary action also is held. It is possible for an ettin's secondary action to be moved to the top of the next round, but not for a low initiative roll to move it there.

Note that ettins also have an action point. The action point may be spent on either of its turns, but note that the ettin's spell can only be cast during the smart head's special standard action.

The bonus 5-foot step of the smart head is only usable if the special standard action is not used to move. However, the 5-foot step can be used even if the stupid head has already moved or taken a 5-foot step during the ettin's main turn.

Earthen Smash (Ex) Standard Action

As a standard action, an ettin may swing its huge club overhead and SMASH! THE GROUND! The ettin's stupid head loves doing this, because it makes them feel smart and effective, just like their smart head.

Earthen Smash is a 30 foot cone area of effect that due to flying debris and concussive shockwaves will even affect creaturs in the air or under the ground. It does 3d8+14 points of bludgeoning (physical, common) damage and knocks all creatures prone. A reflex save versus DC 21 negates the prone effect and reduces the damage by half.

Giant Swing (Ex) Automatic if adjacent enemies in reach

Every time the ettin uses its Giant Club attack, it may choose any two adjacent squares in its reach. If there are enemies in both of those squares, they are all attacked every time it uses its Giant Club attack. (Roll to-hit once, compare this number against all foes to determine if they are hit or missed. Roll damage once, apply it to all creatures struck. Giant swing counts as AOE damage for swarms and other effects.)

Eruption (Sp) Standard Action
  • Concentration: 1d20 + 13 vs. a DC of 27 (14 needed on the die)

During the smart head's special action, as a standard action, the ettin may cast Eruption. Eruption causes the ground in a 35-foot (7x7 square) area within 100 feet of the Ettin to explode upward, injuring any creatures either on the ground or within 40 feet of the ground. This 40-foot tall cylinder of stone shards inflicts 3d8+14 points of slashing (physical, common) damage to anyone in the area. Each creature in the area may make a reflex save against DC 21 to reduce this damage by half.

Liberating Injury (Ex; Heavy Role) Auto Upon Death

The first time the Ettin Bonebreaker is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, instead of dying, the more delicate smart head of the ettin is instead slain. The stupid head immediately erupts into a gleeful fury, having been liberated from its inseparable enemy at long last. Its dark joy is so great that it is rendered immune to all damage as it slowly processes its incredible good fortune.

At the start of the Ettin's next turn, its damage immunity ends, it immediately shrugs off any status conditions affecting it, and its hit points are immediately restored to 50% of their normal maximum (242 hit points). Because the smart head is now dead, the Ettin loses its ability to cast the Eruption spell and no longer gets a second standard action 5 ticks after its normal initiative.

However, because of its ebullient joy at being liberated from the smart-head's incessant arrogance, the Ettin flies into a frenzy, gaining +3 to-hit, raising its save DC's by +3, and dealing an extra +5 damage with each attack of its club (including Earthen Smash damage rolls). These bonuses persist until the Ettin is reduced to 0 or fewer hit points a second time, at which point it actually dies.

Ettin Bonebreaker

Ettin Bonebreaker

This creature possesses the Heavy role, and therefore counts as 2 monsters for purposes of encounter size, XP award, and treasure.

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

Ettins are hill giants that have some fleshy quirk giving them two heads, instead of merely one. This is a surprisingly common mutation, occurring in about 10% of all hill giant births. Also surprising is the fact that the mutated head, nearly always smaller than the 'dominant' head, is both intelligent, and magically attuned. That is, they are spellcasters.

The reason that ettins are comparatively rare, despite their high birth rates among the hill giant population, is that the mutated intelligent head tends to be an intolerable smart-ass all the time. As a result, most ettins fail to reach adulthood, either because their parents, neighbors or peers club them to death before they reach maturity, or they club themselves to death as a result of one of their many arguments with their stupider head.

Encountering an ettin is often a pretty funny encounter, because of the constant self-bickering (and self-abuse). However, a wise party will not underestimate these ungainly behemoths. Ettins are terrible opponents, capable of massive feats of brute strength, as well as spellcasting. Ettins have a strong affinity with the earth, and their spells reflect this.

Ettin Bonebreakers act twice during combat. The hill giant head takes its full normal complement of actions, as normal. Then, shortly after, the mutated smart head takes an additional action, which can be...quite offputting.

Combat Tactics

Ettins fight very similarly to Hill Giants except for their bonus standard action. The bonus action of the smart head is nearly always used to cast a spell. However, if the smart head sees that combat casting may not be wise, it can use any of the other actions available to the hill giant head (giant swing and earthen smash).

During the hill giant head's turn, the Ettin will make attacks without much regard for accidentally including allies in any areas of effect he might use (as with Earthen Smash). However, during the smart head's turn, much more care is taken to avoid unnecessarily damaging allies.

Ettins will usually spend their action point to cast another spell, typically in the very first round of combat. An Ettin's alpha strike is terrible indeed!

Ettins rarely run from any combat, because one or the other head will refuse to. As a result, Ettins fight to the death.

Out of Combat

Ettins are still extremely strong, but unlike Hill Giants, can't just casually pluck the tops off mountains outside of combat. Note that an Ettin's prodigious strength does not translate to any benefits (other than those listed above) inside of combat. We didn't forget to add the damage in, the absurd strength is an out-of-combat thing.

That said, Ettins can be found in a lot of places. Their smart heads naturally want their idiot flat-mates to be more civilized, so its possible to find small groups of Ettins living in well-designed but crudely built keeps, often with some ogres around to keep the place running nice. Ettins are not terribly popular as henchmen, however, since their constant internal bickering wears on the nerves of even the most patient.

That said, Ettins are VERY powerful, and if you can put up with them, they have all the benefits of a Hill Giant coupled with scary amounts of ranged firepower. It is not unusual to find powerful evil warlords with small squads of Ettins...that are generally kept away from others as much as possible.

Rewards

XP: 25,600 (Heavy role included.)

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 18,750 gp.

Weight: 220 lbs.     Volume: 8.8 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 - 8 Nothing Found
9 - 12 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1)
13 - 15 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2)
16 - 18 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3)
19 - 20 Roll on Table 2
### Nothing to see here!
### Or here. Move along.
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 3 4 Languid Remnants (tier 1)
4 - 7 4 Pale Remnants (tier 2)
8 - 11 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4)
12 - 15 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5)
16 - 18 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6)
19 - 20 Roll on Table 3
### Or here. Move along.
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 3 4 Bright Remnants (tier 3)
4 - 5 4 Intense Remnants (tier 4)
6 - 8 4 Blazing Remnants (tier 5)
9 - 11 4 Vital Remnants (tier 6)
12 - 15 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7)
16 - 18 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8)
19 - 20 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9)