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| 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 | Heavy
| Role | Heavy
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Slirmisher, 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>


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| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Swarm =
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat =  
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| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description | Aboleths look like the result of the unholy union of a giant carp and a giant squid, that also fell into a vat of radioactive slime sometime after their bizarre birth.  They are 12-foot long fish, with features of a catfish, modified with numerous flowing tentacles emerging from their upper torso.  They are prodigiously slimy, often covered so thickly with effluvium that they are difficult to make out.  They inhabit any aquatic environment, whether fresh water, brackish, or salt water.  Some variants have even been known to survive (and thrive) in other liquid environments, such as the lava of active volcanoes, or within caustic pools of boiling acid.
| Description | '''''This monster frequently has the Heavy role, but may be set to other roles if desired.'''''


: Aboleths require frequent exposure to water to survive, but can flop about on land if necessary, though they are ungainly when doing so and lose a great deal of their agility.  They prefer instead to lure their prey into the water with them, using trickery, traps, or other subterfuge to make diving into that pool of water seem like a good idea.
Aboleths look like the result of the unholy union of a giant carp and a giant squid, that also fell into a vat of demonic slime sometime after their bizarre birth.  They are 12-foot long fish, with features of a catfish, modified with numerous flowing tentacles emerging from their upper torso.  They are prodigiously slimy, often covered so thickly with effluvium that they are difficult to make out.  They inhabit any aquatic environment, whether fresh water, brackish, or salt water.  Some variants have even been known to survive (and thrive) in other liquid environments, such as the lava of active volcanoes, or within caustic pools of boiling acid.


: No one can say what the origin of the aboleth species is, but it is clearly documented that they have existed for a very long timeEven the most ancient writings of the fey indicate that aboleths are an ancient species.
Aboleths require frequent exposure to water to survive, but can flop about on land if necessary, though they are ungainly when doing so and lose a great deal of their agilityThey prefer instead to lure their prey into the water with them, using trickery, traps, or other subterfuge to make diving into that pool of water seem like a good idea.


: While their origins are unknown, their predilection for conquest is widely reported.  Aboleths are powerfully psychic, and dominate any creatures who stray into their domainsThey are also highly intelligent, and carefully plan and plot how best to expand their domains into all the lands surrounding their lair.  They will use their dominated thralls to lure more people to them, dominating them and expanding their influence even further.  They have been known to tamper with the politics of the civilized races, subverting towns and cities with their enslaved thralls, and manipulating the populace to their own ends.
No one can say what the origin of the aboleth species is, but it is clearly documented that they have existed for a very long timeEven the most ancient writings of the fey indicate that aboleths are an ancient species.


: Indeed, as threats to the world go, aboleths share the same kind of infamy as liches and mummies, whose plots span centuries, and whose corruption and influence can sometimes be felt continents away from their actual lairsAboleths are known to associate with sahaugin and locathah, but nearly any creature could be enthralled to an aboleth, or coerced to follow its will.
While their origins are unknown, their predilection for conquest is widely reported.  Aboleths are powerfully psychic, and dominate any creatures who stray into their domains.  They are also highly intelligent, and carefully plan and plot how best to expand their domains into all the lands surrounding their lairThey will use their dominated thralls to lure more people to them, dominating them and expanding their influence even further.  They have been known to tamper with the politics of the civilized races, subverting towns and cities with their enslaved thralls, and manipulating the populace to their own ends.


: Aboleth lashers are unusual for aboleths in that they thrive in melee combat.  Where most aboleths will serve a supporting or artillery role in a combat, throwing thralls in the way to avoid direct engagement, lashers can scrap with the best of them.  Of course, they also host a battery of powerful psychic abilities, making them terrible threats, but they will fearlessly wade into battle all the same.
Indeed, as threats to the world go, aboleths share the same kind of infamy as liches and mummies, whose plots span centuries, and whose corruption and influence can sometimes be felt continents away from their actual lairs.  Aboleths are known to associate with sahaugin and locathah, but nearly any creature could be enthralled to an aboleth, or coerced to follow its will.
 
Aboleth lashers are unusual for aboleths in that they thrive in melee combat.  Where most aboleths will serve a supporting or artillery role in a combat, throwing thralls in the way to avoid direct engagement, lashers can scrap with the best of them.  Of course, they also host a battery of powerful psychic abilities, making them terrible threats, but they will fearlessly wade into battle all the same.
   }}</onlyinclude>
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| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Aberration
| Type | Aberration
   <!-- 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 | Aboleth
| Subtype | Aboleth
   <!-- 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 '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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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<!--  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 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->




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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 = Always On
  <!-- 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-2-Type = Su, Aura 10'
| Ability-2-Type = Su, Aura 10'
   <!--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 = Automatic within 10 feet
  <!-- 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 = Any creature that moves within 10 feet of the aboleth's space, or is within 10 feet of the aboleth's space as a result of the aboleth's movement, must make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or they take {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|acid}} damage. If the creature is under the effects of the [[Confused]] condition, it does not receive a saving throw.  Creatures that succeed on the saving throw take only half damage.
| Ability-2-Description = Any creature that moves within 10 feet of the aboleth's space, or is within 10 feet of the aboleth's space as a result of the aboleth's movement, must make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or they take {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|acid}} damage. If the creature is under the effects of the [[Confused]] condition, it does not receive a saving throw.  Creatures that succeed on the saving throw take only half damage.


: This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round.
This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round.


   <!-- 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:
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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 ranged 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 =  
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| Ability-3-Description = The first time each round that a creature is struck by an aboleth's Infinite Lash ranged touch attack, the creature must make an immediate Will save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or become [[Subdued]].  If the creature is already [[Subdued]], there is no saving throw, and the creature must immediately move at its fastest move speed toward the Aboleth that struck it, instead.  This is forced movement, and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.
| Ability-3-Description = The first time each round that a creature is struck by an aboleth's Infinite Lash ranged touch attack, the creature must make an immediate Will save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or become [[Subdued]].  If the creature is already [[Subdued]], there is no saving throw, and the creature must immediately move at its fastest move speed toward the Aboleth that struck it, instead.  This is forced movement, and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.


: This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round.
This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round.


   <!-- 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:
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| Ability-4-Type = Su
| Ability-4-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-4-Action-Required = Swift Action 1/Rnd against Confused creature
  <!-- 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 =  
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| Ability-4-Description = Once per round as a swift action, the aboleth can target one [[Confused]] creature within 20 feet of its space with a powerful psychic assault.  The Confused creature may make a Will save to resist this effect, DC {{Save-DC}}, or it may use the saving throw to immediately end its Confused state, but accept the effects of Withering Tirade (no roll necessary; see [[Confused]] for details).
| Ability-4-Description = Once per round as a swift action, the aboleth can target one [[Confused]] creature within 20 feet of its space with a powerful psychic assault.  The Confused creature may make a Will save to resist this effect, DC {{Save-DC}}, or it may use the saving throw to immediately end its Confused state, but accept the effects of Withering Tirade (no roll necessary; see [[Confused]] for details).


: If the creature fails the save, or elects to end the Confused state, the creature gains the [[Withered]] condition, and suffers {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|psychic}} damage.  
If the creature fails the save, or elects to end the Confused state, the creature gains the [[Withered]] condition, and suffers {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|psychic}} damage.  


: If the creature succeeds on the saving throw, they remain [[Confused]], but are otherwise unharmed.
If the creature succeeds on the saving throw, they remain [[Confused]], but are otherwise unharmed.


   <!-- 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:
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| Ability-5-Type =  
| 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 =  
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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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| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--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"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-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-Rez-Power--Concentration =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Concentration =  
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| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Type =  
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--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"    -->
| 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 =  
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Concentration =  
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| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Description =  
| 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}}
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        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}}
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      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}}
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      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}}
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      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
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-->
<!--  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}}
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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
        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 =


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| CombatTactics = Aboleth lashers have been known to attack in small packs, posing a major threat to even the most seasoned adventuring party.  They are adept at stealth when there is an aquatic environment large enough to hide them, but cannot ambush prey if they are flopping about on land.   
| CombatTactics = Aboleth Lashers do not have a melee attack, instead drawing enemies close into their foamy acidic aura and ignoring them, after Withering them. Aboleth lashers have been known to attack in small packs, posing a major threat to even the most seasoned adventuring party.  They are adept at stealth when there is an aquatic environment large enough to hide them, but cannot ambush prey if they are flopping about on land.   


: Lashers will spend the first round attempting to inflict [[Confused]] on as many of their opponents as they can.  However, if some of their prey proves too difficult to confuse, they will ignore them in favor of subjugating those they succeeded in confusing.  Their ranged attacks go against Touch AC, and do not provoke against melee opponents (due to [[Point-Blank Master (Feat)]]), and any attack made against a confused opponent draws them closer to the aboleth (in addition to doing psychic damage).  Once a confused opponent is close enough, they will use Withering Tirade to render that opponent Withered, making them nearly irrelevant for the remainder of the fight.   Rather than finishing them off, they will then target other foes, in hopes of subduing, rather than killing, everyone present.
Lashers will spend the first round attempting to inflict [[Confused]] on as many of their opponents as they can.  However, if some of their prey proves too difficult to confuse, they will ignore them in favor of subjugating those they succeeded in confusing.  Their ranged attacks go against Touch AC, and do not provoke against melee opponents (due to [[Point-Blank Master (Feat)]]), and any attack made against a confused opponent draws them closer to the aboleth (in addition to doing psychic damage).  Once a confused opponent is close enough, they will use Withering Tirade to render that opponent Withered, making them nearly irrelevant for the remainder of the fight. Rather than finishing them off, they will then target other foes, in hopes of subduing, rather than killing, everyone present. If a melee combatant is still troubling them, they will use five foot steps to ease away, or target them with their very powerful ranged touch attacks, which do not provoke.






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| OutOfCombat = Lashers aren't killers; they aren't seeking the deaths of anyone they fight.  They intend a FAR worse fate for those who would dare to challenge them.  The lasher's ability Aberrant Thought, inflicts the [[Subdued]] condition, making capture of their prey far more likely than killing them.
| OutOfCombat = Lashers aren't killers; they aren't seeking the deaths of anyone they fight.  They intend a FAR worse fate for those who would dare to challenge them.  The lasher's ability Aberrant Thought, inflicts the [[Subdued]] condition, making capture of their prey far more likely than killing them.


: Captured opponents are subjected to a dark ritual which renders them completely enslaved to the aboleths.  Enthralled creatures seem physically altered by this process, but only if you cut them open to examine their brains.  Their brains are encased in a thick, pleghmy substance which seems to preserve the victim's personality and ability to interact normally, while at the same time, completely replaces their will with the will of their new master.  Subverted thralls are nearly impossible to detect without killing them first, unless their orders from the aboleth force them to behave out of character.  They can still converse with their friends, they remember their pasts, and seem like themselves for all intents, except that they cannot control their actions any more.
Captured opponents are subjected to a dark ritual which renders them completely enslaved to the aboleths.  Enthralled creatures seem physically altered by this process, but only if you cut them open to examine their brains.  Their brains are encased in a thick, pleghmy substance which seems to preserve the victim's personality and ability to interact normally, while at the same time, completely replaces their will with the will of their new master.  Subverted thralls are nearly impossible to detect without killing them first, unless their orders from the aboleth force them to behave out of character.  They can still converse with their friends, they remember their pasts, and seem like themselves for all intents, except that they cannot control their actions any more.


: Restoring an enthralled person's will requires a [[Raise Dead (Cleric Spell)]] or [[Resurrection (Cleric Spell)]], even though the victim still lives.  If there are other, less brute-force, methods of restoring an enthralled victim, they are not well-known.
Restoring an enthralled person's will requires a [[Raise Dead (Cleric Spell)]] or [[Resurrection (Cleric Spell)]], even though the victim still lives.  If there are other, less brute-force, methods of restoring an enthralled victim, they are not well-known.





Latest revision as of 21:35, 11 February 2023

Aboleth Lasher (HeavyCR 17)

Pure Evil - Large - Aberration (Aboleth, Aquatic)
Lore: K. (Dungeoneer)
34 49
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
27
Perception:
41 +31
Passive Active
Ambush:
8+
on a d20
  • Ambush Notes: only when submerged; cannot ambush from land

Senses:

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
41
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
41
Monster Health
1,222 611 32
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +14
Refl: +16
Will: +20

Strong Against:

  • DR 32/-, bypassed by Cuprium-infused weapons.
  • (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.
  • Immune (no effect): All mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms)
Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Large
10 ft. 10 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+25
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+28
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
1
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

Full Attack (Melee):

Standard Attack (Ranged):

  • 2x Infinite Lash +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d8+24/19-20 x2)
    as Psychic (energy, uncommon)
    (Increment: 50 ft.; Max Range: 150 ft.)
    plus: Aberrant Thoughts

Full Attack (Ranged):

  • 4x Infinite Lash +29 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die) (5d8+24/19-20 x2)
    as Psychic (energy, uncommon)
    (Increment: 50 ft.; Max Range: 150 ft.)
    plus: Aberrant Thoughts

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

15
STR
17
DEX
24
CON
36
INT
21
WIS
24
CHA

Skills:

Languages: F'thaghu'fhalma, Enuncia (confused or enthralled creatures only), Gurahn'lloig

Feats:

  • Point-Blank Master (EFFECT: Do not provoke attacks of opportunity while firing one ranged projectile weapon)

Special Abilities

Spell Resistance (Su) Always On

This creature has spell resistance. In order to affect them with a spell or spell-like ability, the caster must first make a Caster Check versus the creature's Maneuver Defense value (40). If the check is successful, the spell or spell-like ability is resolved as normal. If the caster check fails, the spell is cast, but does not affect the creature in any way.

Liquescing Froth (Su, Aura 10') Automatic within 10 feet

Any creature that moves within 10 feet of the aboleth's space, or is within 10 feet of the aboleth's space as a result of the aboleth's movement, must make a Reflex save, DC 27, or they take 4d8+28 points of acid (energy, common) damage. If the creature is under the effects of the Confused condition, it does not receive a saving throw. Creatures that succeed on the saving throw take only half damage.

This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round.

Aberrant Thought (Su) Automatic after ranged attack

The first time each round that a creature is struck by an aboleth's Infinite Lash ranged touch attack, the creature must make an immediate Will save, DC 27, or become Subdued. If the creature is already Subdued, there is no saving throw, and the creature must immediately move at its fastest move speed toward the Aboleth that struck it, instead. This is forced movement, and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.

This ability can only affect a creature once per aboleth per round.

Withering Tirade (Su) Swift Action 1/Rnd against Confused creature

Once per round as a swift action, the aboleth can target one Confused creature within 20 feet of its space with a powerful psychic assault. The Confused creature may make a Will save to resist this effect, DC 27, or it may use the saving throw to immediately end its Confused state, but accept the effects of Withering Tirade (no roll necessary; see Confused for details).

If the creature fails the save, or elects to end the Confused state, the creature gains the Withered condition, and suffers 4d8+28 points of psychic (energy, uncommon) damage.

If the creature succeeds on the saving throw, they remain Confused, but are otherwise unharmed.

Reversal of Fortune (Ex; Heavy Role) Auto Upon Death
The first time in an encounter that a Heavy is reduced to zero or fewer hit points, it falls prone, apparently dead. But this is a ruse. When this occurs, the Heavy becomes immune to all damage and effects. However, it may not perform any actions (such as attacks of opportunity) until this immunity expires.

At the beginning of its next turn, any conditions the Heavy is currently suffering under (such as Prone) are immediately cleared, and its hit points are set to half its normal maximum (611 hit points). Furthermore, the Heavy may immediately Slide up to 8 squares (40 feet) as a free action, after which its immunity to damage expires. As forced movement, this Slide does not provoke attacks of opportunity, but even if it did, the Heavy is immune to all damage and effects until after the slide is completed. It must perform this Slide before any other actions during its turn, and the immunity expires at the beginning of its turn even if it chooses not to Slide first.

The Heavy is killed for good the second time its hit points are reduced to zero or less.

Aboleth Lasher

Aboleth Lasher

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.

Aboleths look like the result of the unholy union of a giant carp and a giant squid, that also fell into a vat of demonic slime sometime after their bizarre birth. They are 12-foot long fish, with features of a catfish, modified with numerous flowing tentacles emerging from their upper torso. They are prodigiously slimy, often covered so thickly with effluvium that they are difficult to make out. They inhabit any aquatic environment, whether fresh water, brackish, or salt water. Some variants have even been known to survive (and thrive) in other liquid environments, such as the lava of active volcanoes, or within caustic pools of boiling acid.

Aboleths require frequent exposure to water to survive, but can flop about on land if necessary, though they are ungainly when doing so and lose a great deal of their agility. They prefer instead to lure their prey into the water with them, using trickery, traps, or other subterfuge to make diving into that pool of water seem like a good idea.

No one can say what the origin of the aboleth species is, but it is clearly documented that they have existed for a very long time. Even the most ancient writings of the fey indicate that aboleths are an ancient species.

While their origins are unknown, their predilection for conquest is widely reported. Aboleths are powerfully psychic, and dominate any creatures who stray into their domains. They are also highly intelligent, and carefully plan and plot how best to expand their domains into all the lands surrounding their lair. They will use their dominated thralls to lure more people to them, dominating them and expanding their influence even further. They have been known to tamper with the politics of the civilized races, subverting towns and cities with their enslaved thralls, and manipulating the populace to their own ends.

Indeed, as threats to the world go, aboleths share the same kind of infamy as liches and mummies, whose plots span centuries, and whose corruption and influence can sometimes be felt continents away from their actual lairs. Aboleths are known to associate with sahaugin and locathah, but nearly any creature could be enthralled to an aboleth, or coerced to follow its will.

Aboleth lashers are unusual for aboleths in that they thrive in melee combat. Where most aboleths will serve a supporting or artillery role in a combat, throwing thralls in the way to avoid direct engagement, lashers can scrap with the best of them. Of course, they also host a battery of powerful psychic abilities, making them terrible threats, but they will fearlessly wade into battle all the same.

Combat Tactics

Aboleth Lashers do not have a melee attack, instead drawing enemies close into their foamy acidic aura and ignoring them, after Withering them. Aboleth lashers have been known to attack in small packs, posing a major threat to even the most seasoned adventuring party. They are adept at stealth when there is an aquatic environment large enough to hide them, but cannot ambush prey if they are flopping about on land.

Lashers will spend the first round attempting to inflict Confused on as many of their opponents as they can. However, if some of their prey proves too difficult to confuse, they will ignore them in favor of subjugating those they succeeded in confusing. Their ranged attacks go against Touch AC, and do not provoke against melee opponents (due to Point-Blank Master (Feat)), and any attack made against a confused opponent draws them closer to the aboleth (in addition to doing psychic damage). Once a confused opponent is close enough, they will use Withering Tirade to render that opponent Withered, making them nearly irrelevant for the remainder of the fight. Rather than finishing them off, they will then target other foes, in hopes of subduing, rather than killing, everyone present. If a melee combatant is still troubling them, they will use five foot steps to ease away, or target them with their very powerful ranged touch attacks, which do not provoke.

Out of Combat

Lashers aren't killers; they aren't seeking the deaths of anyone they fight. They intend a FAR worse fate for those who would dare to challenge them. The lasher's ability Aberrant Thought, inflicts the Subdued condition, making capture of their prey far more likely than killing them.

Captured opponents are subjected to a dark ritual which renders them completely enslaved to the aboleths. Enthralled creatures seem physically altered by this process, but only if you cut them open to examine their brains. Their brains are encased in a thick, pleghmy substance which seems to preserve the victim's personality and ability to interact normally, while at the same time, completely replaces their will with the will of their new master. Subverted thralls are nearly impossible to detect without killing them first, unless their orders from the aboleth force them to behave out of character. They can still converse with their friends, they remember their pasts, and seem like themselves for all intents, except that they cannot control their actions any more.

Restoring an enthralled person's will requires a Raise Dead (Cleric Spell) or Resurrection (Cleric Spell), even though the victim still lives. If there are other, less brute-force, methods of restoring an enthralled victim, they are not well-known.

Rewards

XP: 204,800 (Heavy role included.)

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 102,889 gp.

Weight: 340 lbs.     Volume: 13.6 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)