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   <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
   <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>
| Min-CR = 9
| Max-CR = 17


| 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 |  
| Role |  
   <!-- 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 =
| Restrict-Role-Heavy =
| Restrict-Role-Killer =
| Restrict-Role-Leader =
| Restrict-Role-Legend =
| Restrict-Role-Minion =
| Restrict-Role-Shooter =
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =
| Restrict-Role-Swarm =
| 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>
 
| 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>
   }}</onlyinclude>


| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description | Ages ago, Araneas were a species of intelligent shape-shifting spiders, raised up by a group of deities as worshipers.  Over aeons of time, many such races came to be, until the God's decreed a Great Contest, to see which races would be Civilized, and which would not.
| Description | Ages ago, Araneas were a species of intelligent shape-shifting spiders, raised up by a group of deities as worshipers.  Over aeons of time, many such races came to be, until the Gods decreed a Great Contest, to see which races would be Civilized, and which would not.


:The Aranea were one of the many, many losers of that contest.
The Aranea were one of the many, many losers of that contest.


:Bereft of their Gods, the Aranea have slowly degenerated over the passing millennia, until they are little more than beasts in the wilderness, with an uncanny intelligence and supernatural ability to take the shape of a humanoid.  Every Aranea has a humanoid form, each one as unique as a human's face.  
Bereft of their Gods, the Aranea have slowly degenerated over the passing millennia, until they are little more than beasts in the wilderness, with an uncanny intelligence and supernatural ability to take the shape of a humanoid.  Every Aranea has a humanoid form, each one as unique as a human's face.  


:Araneas have lost much of their limpid, soulful selves in the process of devolution, and Araneas today are merely monsters, practicing robbery, mayhem, slavery, extortion, and even casual murder.  Araneas can be a plague to a small settlement, and once a nest of Araneas have begun their depredations upon a settlement, the only way to solve it is to burn them out, root and branch, before they can kill or enslave every member of a local community.
Araneas have lost much of their limpid, soulful selves in the process of devolution, and Araneas today are merely monsters, practicing robbery, mayhem, slavery, extortion, and even casual murder.  Araneas can be a plague to a small settlement, and once a nest of Araneas have begun their depredations upon a settlement, the only way to solve it is to burn them out, root and branch, before they can kill or enslave every member of a local community.
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


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


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


| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype |  
| Subtype |  
   <!-- If second monster type (e.g. a swarm of vermin): Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
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   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8 -->


| Senses = [[Standard Senses]], [[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 =
| 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 = +4
| NudgePerception = +4
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   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
           '''''Hardened (damage):'''''
           '''''Hardened (1/2 damage):'''''
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->


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   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for 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., [[Greater Climb]] 30 ft, [[Brachiating]] 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 = 30
  <!--   [[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 = 30
| Move-Type-Brachiating-Speed = 30
| 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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   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->


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


| 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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   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->


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


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


| NudgeSecToHit =  
| NudgeSecToHit =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeSecDamage = lo
| NudgeSecDamage = -2
   <!-- 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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   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->


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


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


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


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


| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range =  
| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range =  
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   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->


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


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


| NudgeQuaToHit =  
| NudgeQuaToHit =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeQuaDamage = lo
| NudgeQuaDamage = -2
   <!-- 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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   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value            -->
   <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value            -->


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


| 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 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder2 =
  <!-- 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 = Standard Action 1/Enc
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


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


| Ability-1-Description = Once per encounter as a standard action, Araneas may throw a specially prepared web. This is resolved as a [[ranged touch attack]] ({{Touchttack}}, range increment 20, max range 60 feet).  Creatures struck by the web take {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of [[non-lethal damage]] from the uncommon soporific venom soaking it. (This is a poison effect and is negated by immunity to poisons.)  In addition, affected targets must make a reflex saving throw against a DC of {{Save-DC}}.  Those who fail the saving throw gain the [[Pinned]] condition.  Those who make the saving throw gain the [[Hindered]] condition.  Either condition may be removed by expending a [[standard action]] to carefully unwrap the narcotic webbing.  Note that adjacent allies may spend a [[move action]] to free a pinned or hindered victim.
| Ability-1-Description = Once per encounter as a standard action, Araneas may throw a specially prepared web. This is resolved as a [[ranged touch attack]] at {{Touch-Attack}}, with a range increment of 20 feet, and a max range of 60 feet.  Creatures struck by the web take {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|poison}} from the uncommon soporific venom soaking it. (This is a poison effect and is negated by immunity to poisons.)  In addition, affected targets must make a reflex saving throw against a DC of {{Save-DC}}.  Those who fail the saving throw gain the [[Pinned]] condition.  Those who make the saving throw gain the [[Hindered]] condition.  Either condition may be removed by expending a [[standard action]] to carefully unwrap the narcotic webbing.  Note that adjacent allies may spend a [[move action]] to free a pinned or hindered victim.


   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below -->
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
  <!-- Available Variables:  
        {{#var:Special1ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special1TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special1SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special1StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special1SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special1AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special1-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special1-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special1-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special1-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special1-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special1-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility1ToHit =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility1TouchAttack =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility1SaveDC =  
{{Malady
  <!-- ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility1StandardDamage =
-->
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 2   -->


| NudgeAbility1SwiftDamage =
| Ability-2-Name = Aranea Poison
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility1AlphaDamage =  
| Ability-2-Type = Ex
   <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| NudgeAbility1-AbilityDamage =  
| Ability-2-Action-Required = Automatic after successful attack
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
   <!-- 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.         -->


| NudgeAbility1-HitPoints =  
| Ability-2-Concentration =  
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| NudgeAbility1-HitDice =  
| Ability-2-Description = When stung or bitten, victims are affected by Aranea Poison, which is a dreadful mind-affecting narcotic that eventually reduces victims to a state of passive obedience. Needless to say, the aranea find this exceedingly useful.
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
{{Malady
| Name = Aranea Poison
| Intensity = Poisoned
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect = {{Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Damage|WIS damage]] and {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|poison}} per interval
| Fruition = Victim becomes [[Secured]], remaining conscious, but losing the ability to express their own will and can instead take only actions as requested by an Aranea or a creature designated by an Aranea.
| F-Duration = 1 week unless re-poisoned
}}


| NudgeAbility1-CR =
: The fruition of an aranea's poison can be ended early with a [[Restoration, Greater (Cleric Spell)|Greater Restoration]], [[Wish (Sorcerer/Wizard Spell)|Wish]], [[Miracle (Cleric Spell)|Miracle]], or any ability that behaves like one of these spells.
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility1-ManeuverOffense =
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility1-ManeuverDefense =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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 =
}}


<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 2   -->
-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 3   -->


| Ability-2-Name = Aranea Poison
| Ability-3-Name = Illusory Image


| Ability-2-Type = Ex
| Ability-3-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-2-Concentration =  
| Ability-3-Action-Required = Standard Action 3/day
  <!-- 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 = 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-2-Description = When stung or bitten, victims are affected by Aranea Poison, which is a dreadful mind-affecting narcotic that eventually reduces victims to a state of psssive obedience. Which the aranea find very useful.
| Ability-3-Description = Up to three times per day as a standard action, an Aranea may cast ''Illusory Image''.  This acts in all ways as [[Project Image (Sorcerer/Wizard Spell)|Project Image]]. Illusory Image lasts until the end of the encounter, or the end of the next encounter, or until the aranea's next full night's rest, or 24 hours, whichever is sooner.  The image can be projected anywhere within 200 feet of the aranea.  Araneas will typically begin combats (when they are not surprised) by using illusory image to draw in foes while they hide close by.  Out of combat, an Aranea will use Illusory Image to initiate tense negotiations or trigger suspected ambushes. The Will save to penetrate the Illusory Image is DC {{Save-DC}}.


::: '''Aranea Poison''' (Injury vector; [[Poisoned]] intensity)
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
::: '''''Save:''''' Fort DC {{#var:Special2SaveDC}}; '''''Frequency:''''' 1/rounds for 3 rounds
::: '''''Effect:''''' {{#var:Special2-Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Damage|WIS damage]] and {{#var:Special2StandardDmg}} non-lethal damage per interval; '''''Fruition:''''' Victim remains conscious, but loses the ability to express their own will and will instead take only actions as requested by an Aranea or a creature designated by an Aranea. '''''Fruition Duration:''''' 1 week unless re-poisoned.


   <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
   {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}           {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  <!--Available Variables:
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2ToHit}}          To-Hit
  {{Save-DC}}               {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2TouchAttack}}     Touch To-Hit
  {{Hit-Points}}           {{Skill-DC|Hard}}           {{Ability-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2SaveDC}}         Save DC
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}   {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}     {{Siege-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2StandardDmg}}     Std Damage
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                         {{Primary-Dmg}}
         {{#var:Special2SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                 {{Secondary-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2AlphaDmg}}       Alpha Damage
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
  {{CR}}                                               {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2-Hit-Points}}     Hit Points
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special2-Hit-Dice}}       Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special2-Maneuver-Offense}}       Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special2-Maneuver-Defense}}       Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special2-CR}}             CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility2ToHit =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility2TouchAttack =  
{{Malady
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility2SaveDC =
-->
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->


| NudgeAbility2StandardDamage =
| Ability-4-Name = Second Self
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility2SwiftDamage =  
| Ability-4-Type = Sp
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| NudgeAbility2AlphaDamage =  
| Ability-4-Action-Required = Standard Action
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- 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.        -->


| NudgeAbility2-AbilityDamage =  
| Ability-4-Concentration = W
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| NudgeAbility2-HitPoints =  
| Ability-4-Description = As a standard action, an Aranea may use ''Second Self'' to assume their humanoid shape. This works as [[Least Polymorph (Sorcerer/Wizard Spell)|Least Polymorph]], except that an Aranea never changes its stats.  In general, most Araneas have ''Second Self'' forms as one of the core races (i.e. Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling, Gnome, or Fey-Kin).  Some Araneas may have ''Second Self'' forms as one of the more exotic races, but this is rare.  An Aranea's ''Second Self'' is fixed: they always change into the same recognizable humanoid.  In their ''Second Self'' form, an Aranea can still use all of its abilities, such as bite attacks, Aranea poison, and even Throw Web.
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility2-HitDice =
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility2-CR =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility2-ManeuverOffense =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility2-ManeuverDefense =  
{{Malady
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->


| Ability-5-Name =


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 3  -->
| Ability-5-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-3-Name = Illusory Image
| 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-3-Type = Sp
| Ability-5-Concentration =  
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-3-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-3-Description = Up to three times per day, as a standard action, an Aranea may cast Illusory Image.  This acts in all ways as [[Project Image (Spell)|Project Image]]. Illusory Image lasts for 10 rounds or one hour if used out of combat, and has a maximum range of 200 feet.  Araneas will typically begin combats (when they are not surprised) by using illusory image to draw in foes while they hide close by.  Out of combat, an Aranea will use Illusory Image to initiate tense negotiations or spring suspected ambushes.  The Will save to penetrate the Illusory Image is DC {{#var:Special3SaveDC}}.
| Ability-5-Description =  
   <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special3ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special3TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special3SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special3StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special3SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special3AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special3-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special3-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special3-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special3-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special3-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special3-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility3ToHit =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility3TouchAttack =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility3SaveDC = +2
{{Malady
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility3StandardDamage =
-->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 6  -->


| NudgeAbility3SwiftDamage =
| Ability-6-Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility3AlphaDamage =  
| Ability-6-Type =  
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| NudgeAbility3-AbilityDamage =  
| Ability-6-Action-Required =  
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
   <!-- 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.         -->


| NudgeAbility3-HitPoints =  
| Ability-6-Concentration =  
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| NudgeAbility3-HitDice =  
| Ability-6-Description =  
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility3-CR =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility3-ManeuverOffense =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility3-ManeuverDefense =  
{{Malady
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 7  -->


| Ability-7-Name =


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->
| Ability-7-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-4-Name = Second Self
| 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-4-Type = Sp
| Ability-7-Concentration =  
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| 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 = At will, as a standard action, an Aranea may use Second Self to assume their humanoid shape. This works as [[Least Polymorph (Spell)|Least Polymorph]], except that an Aranea never changes its stats.  In general, most Araneas have Second Self forms as one of the core races (i.e. Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling, Gnome, or Half-Elf).  Some Araneas may have Second Self forms as one of the more exotic races, but this is rare.  An Aranea's Second Self is fixed: they always change into the same recognizable humanoid.  In their Second Self form, an Aranea can still use all of its abilities, such as bite attacks, Aranea poison, and even Throw Web.
| Ability-7-Description =  
   <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special4ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special4TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special4SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special4StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special4SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special4AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special4-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special4-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special4-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special4-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special4-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special4-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility4ToHit =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility4TouchAttack =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility4SaveDC =  
{{Malady
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility4StandardDamage =
-->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 8  -->


| NudgeAbility4SwiftDamage =
| Ability-8-Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility4AlphaDamage =  
| Ability-8-Type =  
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| NudgeAbility4-AbilityDamage =  
| Ability-8-Action-Required =  
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
   <!-- 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.         -->


| NudgeAbility4-HitPoints =  
| Ability-8-Concentration =
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-8-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}}


| NudgeAbility4-HitDice =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility4-CR =  
{{Malady
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility4-ManeuverOffense =
-->
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 9  -->


| NudgeAbility4-ManeuverDefense =  
| Ability-9-Name =  
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| Ability-9-Type =
  <!--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.        -->


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->
| Ability-9-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-5-Name =  
| Ability-9-Description =  
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:


| Ability-5-Type =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
  {{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}}


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


| Ability-5-Description =  
{{Malady
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
| Name =  
  <!--Available Variables:
| Intensity =
        {{#var:Special5ToHit}}          To-Hit
| Save-Type =
        {{#var:Special5TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
| Save-Mod =
        {{#var:Special5SaveDC}}          Save DC
| Frequency =
        {{#var:Special5StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
| Effect =
        {{#var:Special5SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
| Fruition =
        {{#var:Special5AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
| F-Duration =
        {{#var:Special5-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
}}
        {{#var:Special5-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special5-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special5-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special5-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special5-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility5ToHit =
-->
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
<!--   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.                   -->


| NudgeAbility5TouchAttack =
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Name =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility5SaveDC =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type =  
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| NudgeAbility5StandardDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- 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.        -->


| NudgeAbility5SwiftDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Concentration =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| NudgeAbility5AlphaDamage =
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Description =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility5-AbilityDamage =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility5-HitPoints =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility5-HitDice =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility5-CR =  
{{Malady
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility5-ManeuverOffense =
-->
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
<!--   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.           -->


| NudgeAbility5-ManeuverDefense =
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Name =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| 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.        -->


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 6  -->
| 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                                          -->


| Ability-6-Name =  
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Description =  


| Ability-6-Type =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| Ability-6-Concentration =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
  {{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}}


| Ability-6-Description =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special6ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special6TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special6SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special6StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special6SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special6AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special6-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special6-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special6-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special6-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special6-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special6-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility6ToHit =  
{{Malady
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility6TouchAttack =
-->
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
<!--   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.                                                   -->


| NudgeAbility6SaveDC =
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Name =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->


| NudgeAbility6StandardDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Type =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| NudgeAbility6SwiftDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- 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.        -->


| NudgeAbility6AlphaDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Concentration =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| NudgeAbility6-AbilityDamage =
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Description =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->


| NudgeAbility6-HitPoints =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility6-HitDice =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility6-CR =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility6-ManeuverOffense =  
{{Malady
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility6-ManeuverDefense =
-->
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
<!--   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"    -->


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 7  -->
| 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.        -->


| Ability-7-Name =  
| 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                                          -->


| Ability-7-Type =
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Description =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-7-Concentration =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| Ability-7-Description =
   {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}           {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
   <!--Available Variables:
  {{Save-DC}}               {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7ToHit}}          To-Hit
  {{Hit-Points}}           {{Skill-DC|Hard}}           {{Ability-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7TouchAttack}}     Touch To-Hit
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}   {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}     {{Siege-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7SaveDC}}         Save DC
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                         {{Primary-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7StandardDmg}}     Std Damage
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                 {{Secondary-Dmg}}
         {{#var:Special7SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7AlphaDmg}}       Alpha Damage
  {{CR}}                                               {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special7-Hit-Points}}     Hit Points
        {{#var:Special7-Hit-Dice}}       Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special7-Maneuver-Offense}}       Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special7-Maneuver-Defense}}       Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special7-CR}}             CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility7ToHit =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility7TouchAttack =  
{{Malady
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility7SaveDC =
-->
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
<!--   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.                                 -->


| NudgeAbility7StandardDamage =
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility7SwiftDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Type =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| NudgeAbility7AlphaDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
   <!-- 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.        -->


| NudgeAbility7-AbilityDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Concentration =  
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| NudgeAbility7-HitPoints =
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Description =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility7-HitDice =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility7-CR =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility7-ManeuverOffense =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility7-ManeuverDefense =  
{{Malady
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
| 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 =


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 8  -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| Ability-8-Name =  
| 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.        -->


| Ability-8-Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Concentration =  
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| Ability-8-Concentration =
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Description =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-8-Description =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage  
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special8ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special8TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special8SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special8StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special8SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special8AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special8-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special8-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special8-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special8-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special8-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special8-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility8ToHit =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility8TouchAttack =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


| NudgeAbility8SaveDC =  
{{Malady
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility8StandardDamage =
-->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
<!--   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.                                                                      -->


| NudgeAbility8SwiftDamage =
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility8AlphaDamage =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Type =  
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| NudgeAbility8-AbilityDamage =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
   <!-- 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.         -->


| NudgeAbility8-HitPoints =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =  
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| NudgeAbility8-HitDice =
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Description =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility8-CR =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility8-ManeuverOffense =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility8-ManeuverDefense =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


-->
<!--  REPLACE "FLASH BOMB!" POWER
      SNEAK ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Sneak" role. It replaces the default "Flash Bomb!" power, which allows
        sneaks to initiate a stealth stance even while observed (hide in plain sight).
        Leave this blank if you want the "Flash Bomb!" power to appear when this monster
        is designated as a "Sneak" role.                                                    -->


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 9  -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Name =


| Ability-9-Name =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type =  
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| Ability-9-Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!-- 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 =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--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; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| Ability-9-Description =
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special91ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special9TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special9SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special9StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special9SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special9AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special9-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special9-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special9-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special9-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special9-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special9-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->


| NudgeAbility9ToHit =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility9TouchAttack =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility9SaveDC =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->


| NudgeAbility9StandardDamage =  
{{Malady
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility9SwiftDamage =
-->
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
<!--   REPLACE "PERSONAL SPACE ISSUES" OR "DARKEN THE SKY" POWER
      SWARM ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Swarm" role. It replaces the default "Personal Space Issues" power
        (or the "Darken The Sky" power, if it is a Troop), which allows swarms to inflict
        the Distracted condition when they damage a foe (or it grants an area of affect
        ranged attack if it is a troop). Leave this blank if you want the "Personal Space
        Issues" or "Darken the Sky" power to appear when this monster is designated as a
        "Swarm" role.                                                                      -->


| NudgeAbility9AlphaDamage =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->


| NudgeAbility9-AbilityDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Type =  
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| NudgeAbility9-HitPoints =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
   <!-- 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.                                           -->


| NudgeAbility9-HitDice =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Concentration =  
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| NudgeAbility9-CR =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Description =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->


| NudgeAbility9-ManeuverOffense =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility9-ManeuverDefense =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  {{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 =
}}


-->
<!--  COMBAT TACTICS  -->
<!--  COMBAT TACTICS  -->


| CombatTactics = Araneas do not wish to fight, ever.  They are ambush predators, pure and simple, whose only aim is to capture valuable slaves using their poison and webs, and perhaps carry out the occasional incidental robbery.  Whenever possible, Araneas will use their high Climb speed to attack from trees or the upper stories of buildings, and will retreat using those same avenues if they encounter stout resistance.
| CombatTactics = Araneas do not wish to fight, ever.  They are ambush predators, pure and simple, whose only aim is to capture valuable slaves using their poison and webs, and perhaps carry out the occasional incidental robbery or murder.  Whenever possible, Araneas will use their high Climb speed to attack from trees or the upper stories of buildings, and will retreat using those same avenues if they encounter stout resistance.


:Also, if they can, Araneas will use Illusory Image to set up a tableau for the players to witness, and when the images are 'discovered,', they will flee to where the real Araneas are hidden.  They will always use Throw Web as their initial attack, looking to Pin or Hinder as many high-damage foes as possible, and then will charge to the attack, using bites as much as possible to poison and subdue their victims.  Note that with their Climb speed, Araneas can use a charge maneuver to run down walls and trees to the attack.
Also, if they can, Araneas will use Illusory Image to set up a tableau for the players to witness, and when the images are 'discovered,', they will flee to where the real Araneas are hidden.  They will always use Throw Web as their initial attack, looking to Pin or Hinder as many high-damage foes as possible, and then will charge to the attack, using bites as much as possible to poison and subdue their victims.  Note that with their Climb speed, Araneas can use a charge maneuver to run down walls and trees to the attack.


:If a combat goes poorly, they will use a five foot step to make space and cast illusory image in their own space.  At the next opportunity, they will flee in one direction using a move action, and will downgrade their standard action to a move action to make the image flee in a different direction, or attack, or otherwise serve as a distraction.
If a combat goes poorly, they will use a five foot step to make space and cast illusory image in their own space.  At the next opportunity, they will flee in one direction using a move action, and will downgrade their standard action to a move action to make the image flee in a different direction, or attack, or otherwise serve as a distraction.


:Araneas are not skilled melee combatants, and will only rarely work to set up flanks for themselves or provide cover fire for each other.  Any injured Aranea will seek to flee, without a thought to the welfare of its allies.
Araneas are not skilled melee combatants, and will only rarely work to set up flanks for themselves or provide cover fire for each other.  Any injured Aranea will seek to flee, without a thought to the welfare of its allies.






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| OutOfCombat = Araneas are slavers.  They capture and sell slaves to other monstrous creatures, such as gnolls and hobgoblins, and to more legitimate slave dealers if such things exist in their world.  Using their Bluff, Sense Motive, and Diplomacy skills, combined with their Second Self power, Araneas can be found anywhere: in the wilderness, in a city or anywhere in-between. Oddly enough, Araneas are not troubled by Doppelgangers, even though Doppelgangers will hunt Vampires with implacable fury.
| OutOfCombat = Araneas are slavers.  They capture and sell slaves to other monstrous creatures, such as gnolls and hobgoblins, and to more legitimate slave dealers if such things exist in their world.  Using their Bluff, Sense Motive, and Diplomacy skills, combined with their Second Self power, Araneas can be found anywhere: in the wilderness, in a city or anywhere in-between. Oddly enough, Araneas are not troubled by Doppelgangers, even though Doppelgangers will hunt Vampires with implacable fury.

Latest revision as of 21:45, 4 February 2023

Aranea (CR 12)

Pure Evil or Neutral - Medium - Magical Beast
Lore: Know (Arcana)
24 40
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
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22
Perception:
33 +23
Passive Active
Ambush:
10+
on a d20

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
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31
Man Def
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30
Monster Health
289 144 22
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +9
Refl: +14
Will: +9

Strong Against:

  • see Second Self
  • Immune (no effect): Aranea Poison
Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Medium
5 ft. 5 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+19
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+18
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Action
0
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Spidery Bite +19 (3d10+14/x2)
    as piercing (physical, common)
    plus: Aranea Poison

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Spidery Bite +19 (3d10+14/x2)
    as piercing (physical, common)
    plus: Aranea Poison
  • 2x Spidery Claws +19 (3d6+5/x2)
    as piercing (physical, common)
  • 1x Aranea Stinger +19 (3d6+5/x2)
    as piercing (physical, common)
    plus: Aranea Poison

Standard Attack (Ranged):

Full Attack (Ranged):

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

12
STR
17
DEX
14
CON
15
INT
14
WIS
16
CHA

Skills:

Languages: Common

Feats:

Special Abilities

Throw Web (Ex) Standard Action 1/Enc

Once per encounter as a standard action, Araneas may throw a specially prepared web. This is resolved as a ranged touch attack at 1d20 + 23 vs. AC (always hits on a 17+ on the die), with a range increment of 20 feet, and a max range of 60 feet. Creatures struck by the web take 3d8+9 points of poison (physical, uncommon) from the uncommon soporific venom soaking it. (This is a poison effect and is negated by immunity to poisons.) In addition, affected targets must make a reflex saving throw against a DC of 22. Those who fail the saving throw gain the Pinned condition. Those who make the saving throw gain the Hindered condition. Either condition may be removed by expending a standard action to carefully unwrap the narcotic webbing. Note that adjacent allies may spend a move action to free a pinned or hindered victim.

Aranea Poison (Ex) Automatic after successful attack

When stung or bitten, victims are affected by Aranea Poison, which is a dreadful mind-affecting narcotic that eventually reduces victims to a state of passive obedience. Needless to say, the aranea find this exceedingly useful.

Aranea Poison    (Injury vector; Poisoned intensity)
Save: Fort DC 22;     Frequency: 1/round for 3 rounds
Effect: 1d4 WIS damage and 3d8+9 points of poison (physical, uncommon) per interval
Fruition: Victim becomes Secured, remaining conscious, but losing the ability to express their own will and can instead take only actions as requested by an Aranea or a creature designated by an Aranea.
Fruition Duration: 1 week unless re-poisoned
The fruition of an aranea's poison can be ended early with a Greater Restoration, Wish, Miracle, or any ability that behaves like one of these spells.
Illusory Image (Sp) Standard Action 3/day
  • Concentration: 1d20 + 14 vs. a DC of 27 (13 needed on the die)

Up to three times per day as a standard action, an Aranea may cast Illusory Image. This acts in all ways as Project Image. Illusory Image lasts until the end of the encounter, or the end of the next encounter, or until the aranea's next full night's rest, or 24 hours, whichever is sooner. The image can be projected anywhere within 200 feet of the aranea. Araneas will typically begin combats (when they are not surprised) by using illusory image to draw in foes while they hide close by. Out of combat, an Aranea will use Illusory Image to initiate tense negotiations or trigger suspected ambushes. The Will save to penetrate the Illusory Image is DC 22.

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

As a standard action, an Aranea may use Second Self to assume their humanoid shape. This works as Least Polymorph, except that an Aranea never changes its stats. In general, most Araneas have Second Self forms as one of the core races (i.e. Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling, Gnome, or Fey-Kin). Some Araneas may have Second Self forms as one of the more exotic races, but this is rare. An Aranea's Second Self is fixed: they always change into the same recognizable humanoid. In their Second Self form, an Aranea can still use all of its abilities, such as bite attacks, Aranea poison, and even Throw Web.

Aranea

Aranea

Ages ago, Araneas were a species of intelligent shape-shifting spiders, raised up by a group of deities as worshipers. Over aeons of time, many such races came to be, until the Gods decreed a Great Contest, to see which races would be Civilized, and which would not.

The Aranea were one of the many, many losers of that contest.

Bereft of their Gods, the Aranea have slowly degenerated over the passing millennia, until they are little more than beasts in the wilderness, with an uncanny intelligence and supernatural ability to take the shape of a humanoid. Every Aranea has a humanoid form, each one as unique as a human's face.

Araneas have lost much of their limpid, soulful selves in the process of devolution, and Araneas today are merely monsters, practicing robbery, mayhem, slavery, extortion, and even casual murder. Araneas can be a plague to a small settlement, and once a nest of Araneas have begun their depredations upon a settlement, the only way to solve it is to burn them out, root and branch, before they can kill or enslave every member of a local community.

Combat Tactics

Araneas do not wish to fight, ever. They are ambush predators, pure and simple, whose only aim is to capture valuable slaves using their poison and webs, and perhaps carry out the occasional incidental robbery or murder. Whenever possible, Araneas will use their high Climb speed to attack from trees or the upper stories of buildings, and will retreat using those same avenues if they encounter stout resistance.

Also, if they can, Araneas will use Illusory Image to set up a tableau for the players to witness, and when the images are 'discovered,', they will flee to where the real Araneas are hidden. They will always use Throw Web as their initial attack, looking to Pin or Hinder as many high-damage foes as possible, and then will charge to the attack, using bites as much as possible to poison and subdue their victims. Note that with their Climb speed, Araneas can use a charge maneuver to run down walls and trees to the attack.

If a combat goes poorly, they will use a five foot step to make space and cast illusory image in their own space. At the next opportunity, they will flee in one direction using a move action, and will downgrade their standard action to a move action to make the image flee in a different direction, or attack, or otherwise serve as a distraction.

Araneas are not skilled melee combatants, and will only rarely work to set up flanks for themselves or provide cover fire for each other. Any injured Aranea will seek to flee, without a thought to the welfare of its allies.

Out of Combat

Araneas are slavers. They capture and sell slaves to other monstrous creatures, such as gnolls and hobgoblins, and to more legitimate slave dealers if such things exist in their world. Using their Bluff, Sense Motive, and Diplomacy skills, combined with their Second Self power, Araneas can be found anywhere: in the wilderness, in a city or anywhere in-between. Oddly enough, Araneas are not troubled by Doppelgangers, even though Doppelgangers will hunt Vampires with implacable fury.

Rewards

XP: 19,200

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 12,875 gp.

Weight: 120 lbs.     Volume: 4.8 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 - 10 Nothing Found
11 - 14 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1)
15 - 17 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2)
18 - 19 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3)
20 Roll on Table 2
### Nothing to see here!
### Or here. Move along.
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Languid Remnants (tier 1)
6 - 10 3 Pale Remnants (tier 2)
11 - 14 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4)
15 - 17 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5)
18 - 19 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6)
20 Roll on Table 3
### Or here. Move along.
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Bright Remnants (tier 3)
6 - 8 3 Intense Remnants (tier 4)
9 - 11 3 Blazing Remnants (tier 5)
12 - 14 3 Vital Remnants (tier 6)
15 - 17 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7)
18 - 19 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8)
20 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9)