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{{Template:Monster
{{Template:Monster
 
<!-- Version 2.01 -->
| MonsterName = Rat Swarm


| CR=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CR}}}
| CR=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CR}}}
| CR | 1
| CR | 1
  <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. -->
  }}</onlyinclude>
| Min-CR = 1
| Max-CR = 6
| MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}}
| MonsterName | Fevered Rat
  }}</onlyinclude>
| Image=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Image}}}
| Image | rat_swarm.png
  <!-- Value: file name and extension only    -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


| Image = rat_swarm.png
| Caption=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Caption}}}
   <!--Value: file name and extension only (e.g. "monster_picture.jpg")-->
| Caption |
   <!-- Optional: inserts hover text for the image. If left blank, will insert the monster's name. -->
  }}</onlyinclude>


| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role |  
| Role | Swarm
   <!-- 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 = Y
| Restrict-Role-Legend =
| Restrict-Role-Minion =
| Restrict-Role-Shooter =
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =
| Restrict-Role-Swarm =
| Restrict-Role-Tank =
| Restrict-Role-Threat = Y
| Restrict-Role-Villain = Y
  <!-- 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 = One rat is no threat to any adventurer. But a rat swarm isn't just one rat.  It's hundreds and hundreds of rats, so many of them, piled so close atop one another, they form a single seething mass of dirty flesh.  Rat swarms are so frenetically active they are almost fluids, flowing this way and that, no rat willing to break away from the safety of it's fellows.


: This roiling, scrabbling, mass of teeth and claws is enough to be quite a nasty threat, and even the best-armored hero has no defense against a thousand claws and bites every minute. It's best to kill rat swarms as fast as possible, and from a good distance, to boot.
| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description | '''''This monster frequently has the Swarm role, but may be set to other roles if desired.'''''
 
Ordinary household rats are timid creatures, more than eager to flee from fights and easily killed by nearly any determined foe. But all that changes when rats (and other vermin) become infected by the vile disease commonly called 'Filth Fever'. Filth Fever makes rats crazy, for want of a better term.
 
Fevered rats still behave like rats in most ways, and the disease will never kill them, alas. It does make the rats more aggressive, cagey, meaner, and sly. A fevered rat is not likely to seek out a fight, but they might. Fevered rats will hunt down, kill, and eat, pets and children if they are able to. The horror of finding tiny bones in a welter of blood in a crib has bred utter revulsion for rats in afflicted communities, even above the common revulsion that rats engender.


| Alignment = Neutral
The Filth Fever that seethes in a fevered rat makes their bites dangerous, even for strong adventurous types.
  <!--Values: Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Good, Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Good, Chaotic Neutral, Chaotic Evil-->


| Size = Tiny
And let's be honest. One rat is no threat to any adventurer. But a fevered rats carry their terrible Filth Fever in every bite, and to make it worse, many Rats are encountered in huge swarms. A rat swarm isn't just one rat.  It's hundreds and hundreds of rats, so many of them, piled so close atop one another, they form a single seething mass of dirty flesh.  Rat swarms are so frenetically active they are almost fluids, flowing this way and that, no fever-stricken rat willing to break away from the safety of its fellows.
   <!--Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic-->
 
This roiling, scrabbling, mass of teeth and claws is enough to be quite a nasty threat, and even the best-armored hero has no defense against a thousand claws and bites every minute.  It's best to kill rat swarms as fast as possible, and from a good distance, to boot.
 
Filth Fever must be treated promptly, even if inflicted by the lucky bite of a single rat, and that endemic disease is the cause of huge numbers of attacks, and is behind many of the vermin that infest the world.
  }}</onlyinclude>
 
| Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Alignment}}}
| Alignment | Neutral
  <!-- Values: Lawful Good, True Lawful, Lawful Evil, Pure Good, Neutral, Pure Evil, Chaotic Good, True Chaotic, Chaotic Evil -->
  }}</onlyinclude>
 
| Size=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Size}}}
| Size | Tiny
   <!-- Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic -->
  }}</onlyinclude>


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


| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype | Animal
| Subtype |  
   <!-- If any -->
  <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, 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 Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
   <!-- Only one entry in this field. If multiple options exist, choose the most important/appropriate one. -->
  <!-- Otherwise leave blank.  -->
  }}</onlyinclude>
 
| Subtype2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype2}}}
| Subtype2 |
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>
| Subtype3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype3}}}
| Subtype3 |
  }}</onlyinclude>
| Subtype4=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype4}}}
| Subtype4 |
  }}</onlyinclude>
| Subtype5=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype5}}}
| Subtype5 |
  }}</onlyinclude>
| NudgeBasicLoreValue=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|NudgeBasicLoreValue}}}
| NudgeBasicLoreValue|
  <!-- This field lets you alter the DC of the basic knowledge check for this monster -->
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| NudgeFullLoreValue=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|NudgeFullLoreValue}}}
| NudgeFullLoreValue|
  <!-- This field lets you alter the DC of the full knowledge check for this monster -->
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
}}</onlyinclude>


| NudgeInit =  
| NudgeInit =  
   <!--CR 1 INITIATIVE = +1 -->
   <!-- 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 -->
   <!-- These senses have no ranges; the monster either has them (Value: "Y") or doesn't (leave blank) -->
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Vision =
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Sound =
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Smell =
| Sense-Has-Low-Light-Vision = Y
 
  <!-- 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 =


| Senses = Low-Light Vision 120 ft.
  <!--List the sense type and the distance it can perceive (e.g. "Standard Darkvision 60 ft.")-->


| NudgePerception =  
| NudgePerception = 1
  <!--CR 1 PERCEPTION = +4 -->
   <!-- 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-->


| NudgeAC =  
| NudgeAC =  
  <!--CR 1 AC = 14 -->
   <!-- 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-->
 
 


| NudgeTouchAC =
| Nudge-Maneuver-Defense =  
  <!--CR 1 TOUCH AC = 11 -->
   <!-- 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-->


| NudgeFFAC =
| Maneuver-Defense-Notes =  
  <!--CR 1 FLAT-FOOTED AC = 13 -->
   <!-- Values: Text about specific bonuses to Maneuver Defense (e.g. "+4 vs Grapples") -->
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


| NudgeHitPoints =  
| NudgeHitPoints =  
  <!--CR 1 HIT POINTS = 20 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Added to the base HP total (after role, if any) -->
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Added to the base HP total (after role, if any).-->




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| Refl =  
| Refl =  
| Will =  
| Will =  
  <!--CR 1 STRONG SAVE = +4; WEAK SAVE = +1 -->
   <!-- Values: S (for Strong save), leave blank for Weak save
   <!--Values: "S" (for Strong save), leave blank for Weak save
        * Most monsters have 1 strong save and 2 weak saves
      * Most monsters have 1 strong save and 2 weak saves
        * Heavies, Tanks, Threats and Villains have 2 strong saves
      * Heavies, Tanks, Threats and Villains have 2 strong saves
        * Dragons have 3 strong saves                               -->
      * Dragons have 3 strong saves-->


| NudgeFort =  
| NudgeFort =  
| NudgeRefl = 1
| NudgeRefl = 1
| NudgeWill =  
| NudgeWill =  
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| SpecialDefenses =
  <!-- Put any DR or ER values here -->


| SR =  
| StrongAgainst =  
   <!--Values: Y (for Yes), or leave blank-->
   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added -->


| NudgeSR =  
| Hide-Role-Strong-Against-1 =  
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for role (if any)) -->


| SpecialDefenses =  
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-1 =
   <!--Put any DR or ER values here-->
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-2 =
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-3 =
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-4 =
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-5 =
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-6 =  
   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type (if any)) -->


| StrongAgainst =  
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-1 =
   <!--Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added-->
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-2 =
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-3 =
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-4 =
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-5 =
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-6 =  
   <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for subtype (if any)) -->


| WeakAgainst =  
| WeakAgainst =  
   <!--Put any 'vulnerable' or 'defenseless' values here; vulnerabilities based on type (e.g. Vermin) are automatically added-->
   <!-- Put any 'vulnerable' or 'defenseless' values here; vulnerabilities based on type (e.g. Vermin) are automatically added -->
 
| Hide-Type-Weak-Against-1 =
| Hide-Subtype-Weak-Against-1 =
  <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) -->
 
  <!-- MOVE TYPES -->
  <!-- If the monster has a given movement type, list the speed, in feet (just the number only), below;
        if they don't have that movement type, leave it blank                    -->
| Move-Type-Walk-Speed = 15
| Move-Type-Burrowing-Speed =
| Move-Type-Tunneling-Speed =
| Move-Type-Earth-Glide-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Climb-Speed = 15
| Move-Type-Greater-Climb-Speed =
| Move-Type-Brachiating-Speed =
| Move-Type-Vaulting-Speed =
| Move-Type-Hover-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Flight-Speed =
| Move-Type-Greater-Flight-Speed =
| Move-Type-Lesser-Swim-Speed = 15
| 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 =


| MoveTypes = Walk 15 ft., [[Lesser Climb]] 15 ft., [[Lesser Swim]] 15 ft.
 
  <!--Other move types as needed-->
| NudgeSpace =  
  <!-- 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 role is "Swarm", only put the space occupied by the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the space of the swarm, troop, or horde.
        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 role is "Swarm", only put the reach of the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the reach of the swarm, troop, or horde.
        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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| MeleeOrNatural = Natural
| MeleeOrNatural = Natural
   <!--REQUIRED; Values: "Melee" (for weapon-wielding monsters), or "Natural" (for natural attacks)-->
   <!-- REQUIRED; Values: "Melee" (has ONLY a Primary attack), or "Natural" (has Pri and Sec attacks) -->


| MultipliedDamageType =  
| MultipliedDamageType =  
   <!--Roles only (leave blank if no role); Values: "Attacks" (+atks/rnd), "Damage" (+damage/rnd), or "Hybrid" (default; both +atks/+dmg)-->
   <!-- Roles only (leave blank if no role); Values: "Attacks" (+atks/rnd), "Damage" (+damage/rnd), or "Hybrid" (default; both +atks/+dmg) -->
 


| IgnoreSecondary = Y


<!--  PRIMARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
<!--  PRIMARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->


| PriAtkName = Overrun
| PriAtkName = Feverish Bite
   <!--name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite")-->
   <!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") -->
 
| Pri-Atk-Dmg-Type = slashing
  <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->
 
| PriAtkNotes = Filth Fever
  <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->
 
| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Primary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces PriAtkNotes value if not blank -->
 
| Override-Pri-Atk--Std-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for STANDARD Attack) -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->


| PriAtkNotes = plus Filth Fever, plus Distraction
| Override-Pri-Atk--Full-Atk-Qty = 1
   <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
   <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for FULL Attack)     -->
  <!-- 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 = Swarm
| 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 =  
  <!--CR 1 PRIMARY TO-HIT = +4 -->
   <!-- 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-->


| NudgePriDamage = lo
| NudgePriDamage =  
  <!--CR 1 PRIMARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d8 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  <!--CR 1 PRIMARY MELEE DAMAGE = 1d8 -->
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->




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<!--  SECONDARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
<!--  SECONDARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->


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


| SecAtkNotes =  
| SecAtkNotes =  
   <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->
 
| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Secondary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces SecAtkNotes value if not blank -->


| SecAtkVSTouchAC =  
| Override-Sec-Atk--Std-Atk-Qty =  
   <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
   <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for STANDARD Attack) -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| Override-Sec-Atk--Full-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for FULL Attack)    -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| Sec-Atk-Is-Touch =
  <!-- 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 =  
  <!--CR 1 SECONDARY TO-HIT = +4 -->
   <!-- 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 =  
| NudgeSecDamage =  
  <!--CR 1 SECONDARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d4 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->




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


| TerAtkNotes =  
| TerAtkNotes =  
   <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
   <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->
 
| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Tertiary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces TerAtkNotes value if not blank -->


| TerAtkVSTouchAC =  
| Override-Ter-Atk--Std-Atk-Qty =  
   <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
   <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for STANDARD Attack) -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| Override-Ter-Atk--Full-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for FULL Attack)    -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| Ter-Atk-Is-Touch =
  <!-- 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 =  
  <!--CR 1 TERTIARY TO-HIT = +4 -->
   <!-- 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-->


| NudgeTerDamage =  
| NudgeTerDamage =  
  <!--CR 1 TERTIARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d8 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
  <!--CR 1 TERTIARY MELEE DAMAGE = 1d8 -->
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->




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| QuaAtkName =  
| QuaAtkName =  
   <!--Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none-->
   <!-- Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none -->
 
| Qua-Atk-Dmg-Type =
  <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->


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


| QuaAtkVSTouchAC =  
| QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
   <!--If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
  <!-- use if Quaternary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces QuaAtkNotes value if not blank -->
 
| Override-Qua-Atk--Std-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for STANDARD Attack) -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| Override-Qua-Atk--Full-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for FULL Attack)    -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| Qua-Atk-Is-Touch =  
   <!-- 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 =  
  <!--CR 1 QUATERNARY TO-HIT = +4 -->
   <!-- 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 =  
| NudgeQuaDamage =  
  <!--CR 1 QUATERNARY NATURAL DAMAGE = 1d4 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 




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| RangedAtkName =  
| RangedAtkName =  
   <!--Name of ranged attack (e.g. "Longbow" or "Hurled Rock"); if blank, monster has no ranged attack-->
   <!-- Name of ranged attack (e.g. "Longbow" or "Hurled Rock"); if blank, monster has no ranged attack -->
 
| HasRangedFullAttack =
  <!-- Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
 
| RangedAtkIncrementDistance =
  <!-- Range increment in feet (e.g. 20 ft.); -2 to hit per increment after first -->
 
| RangedAtkNumberOfIncrements = 
  <!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 -->
 
| Ranged-Atk-Dmg-Type =
  <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) -->
 
| RangedAtkNotes = 
  <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") -->
 
| RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Ranged Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces RangedAtkNotes value if not blank -->


| RangedAtkNotes =  
| Override-Ranged-Atk--Std-Atk-Qty =  
   <!--add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.)-->
   <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for STANDARD RANGED Attack) -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value            -->


| HasRangedFullAttack =  
| Override-Ranged-Atk--Full-Atk-Qty =  
   <!--Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no)-->
   <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for FULL RANGED Attack)     -->
  <!-- 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 =  
  <!--CR 1 RANGED TO-HIT = +4 -->
   <!-- any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!--any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


| NudgeRangedDamage =  
| NudgeRangedDamage =  
   <!--CR 1 RANGED DAMAGE = 1d8 -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
 
 
 
<!--  COMBAT MANEUVERS  -->
 
| Nudge-Maneuver-Offense =  
  <!-- any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| Maneuver-Offense-Notes =
   <!-- Values: Text about specific bonuses to Maneuver Offense (e.g. "+2 on Trips") -->
 
 
 
<!--  SIEGE DAMAGE INFORMATION  -->
 
| SiegeDmgCapable =
  <!-- Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no); use for monsters which can destroy fortifications -->
 
| SiegeAtkName =
  <!-- Name of siege attack (e.g. "Bite" or "Hurled Rock") -->
 
| SiegeAtkNotes =
  <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "vs. all targets in 20 feet of impact", etc.) -->
 
| Override-Siege-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- Values: any positive number, zero, or leave blank (to use default # of attacks for SIEGE Attack)    -->
  <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value    -->
 
| SiegeAtkIncrement =
  <!-- Only used if this field is not blank; Range increment in feet (e.g. 20); number only (i.e. don't include "ft."); max range is calculated from this -->
 
| SiegeAtkNumberOfIncrements =
  <!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 -->
 
| Nudge-Siege-Maneuver-Offense =
  <!-- any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeSiegeDamage =
  <!-- 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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| Wis = 13
| Wis = 13
| Cha = 2
| Cha = 2
| Nudge-Maneuver-Offense =
  <!--CR 1 CMB = +3 -->
| Maneuver-Offense-Notes =
  <!--Values: Text about specific bonuses to CMB (e.g. "+2 on Trips")-->
| Resilience =
  <!--CR 1 Resilience = 15 -->
| Maneuver-Defense-Notes =
  <!--Values: Text about specific bonuses to Maneuver Defense (e.g. "+4 vs Grapples")-->




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| Feat3 =  
| Feat3 =  
| Feat4 =  
| Feat4 =  
   <!--Just the feat name; will be autolinked, and ShortDesc added-->
   <!-- Just the feat name; will be autolinked, and ShortDesc added -->




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| NudgeSkill3 =
| NudgeSkill3 =
| NudgeSkill4 =
| NudgeSkill4 =
  <!--CR 1 SKILLS = +4 -->
   <!-- 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-->
 
| Skill1Notes =
| Skill2Notes =
| Skill3Notes =
| Skill4Notes =
  <!-- Values: Text about conditional bonuses to skill (e.g. "+4 while in tall grass") -->




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| Languages =  
| Languages =  
   <!--Comma-separated list-->
   <!-- Comma-separated list -->




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<!--  ROLE-BASED SPECIAL ABILITIES -->


| HideRoleReminder1 =
  <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->


| HideRoleReminder2 =  
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 1  -->
   <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->
 
| Ability-1-Name = Filth Fever
 
| Ability-1-Type = Ex, Disease
   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->
 
| Ability-1-Action-Required = Automatic
  <!-- 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 =
  <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->
 
| Ability-1-Description = Any damage inflicted by a Fevered Rat has a chance to inflict a weak disease:
{{Malady
| Name = Filth Fever
| Intensity = Infected
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect = {{Ability-Dmg}} [[Ability Damage|DEX damage]] per interval
| Fruition = victim becomes [[Nauseated]]; this cannot be cured normally.
| F-Duration = 1 day (full-night's rest).
}}
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
 
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
 
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
 
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
 
-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 2  -->
 


| HideRoleReminder3 =
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
   <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->


| HideRoleReminder4 =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Roles only; Values: "Y" (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed)-->
  {{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 1   -->
-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 3   -->


| Ability-1-Name = Filth Fever
| Ability-3-Name =  


| Ability-1-Type = Ex, Disease
| Ability-3-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-1-Concentration =  
| Ability-3-Action-Required =
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it-->
  <!-- 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 =  
   <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-3-Description =
 
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:
 
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
 
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT


| Ability-1-Description = Swarm - injury; save Fort DC {{#var:Special1SaveDC}}; onset 1d3 days; frequency 1/day; effect 1d3 Con damage plus {{#var:Special1StandardDmg}} non-lethal damage which bypasses DR; cure 2 consecutive saves. The save DC is Constitution-based. 
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =  
| F-Duration =
}}


: The save to avoid initial infection must be made every round you are inside of a swarm and take damage.
-->
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special1ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
        {{#var:Special1TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
        {{#var:Special1SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
        {{#var:Special1StandardDmg}} Std Damage   @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
        {{#var:Special1SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special1AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
    -->


| NudgeAbility1ToHit =
| Ability-4-Name =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


| NudgeAbility1TouchAttack =  
| Ability-4-Type =  
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| NudgeAbility1SaveDC =  
| Ability-4-Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
   <!-- 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.         -->


| NudgeAbility1StandardDamage =  
| Ability-4-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-->


| NudgeAbility1SwiftDamage =  
| Ability-4-Description =  
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
   <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility1AlphaDamage =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
  {{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 5   -->


| Ability-2-Name = Distraction
| Ability-5-Name =  


| Ability-2-Type = Ex
| Ability-5-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-2-Concentration =  
| Ability-5-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
 
| Ability-5-Concentration =  
   <!--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 = Any living creature that takes damage from a creature with the distraction ability must make a Fortitude save, DC {{#var:Special2SaveDC}}, or become [[Afflicted]]. If the creature makes the save, they are instead [[Sickened]].  If they take damage on any following round while still Sickened or Afflicted, they must make another DC {{#var:Special2SaveDC}} Fortitude save, or move up one on the Status Array.  While sharing a space with the swarm, you cannot get rid of the Sickened condition. At the end of any round in which you are outside of the swarm, you may make another DC {{#var:Special2SaveDC}} Fortitude save to attempt to move down a step on the status array. (While outside of the swarm's space, you cannot go up on the status array if you fail the save, you simply remain at the status you currently have.)
| Ability-5-Description =  
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:


: [[Nauseated]] ==> [[Afflicted]] ==> [[Sickened]]
  {{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}}


: In addition, spellcasting or concentrating on spells within the area of a swarm requires a caster level check (DC 20 + spell level). Using skills that involve patience and concentration requires a DC {{#var:Special3SaveDC}} Will save.
   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:Special2ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
        {{#var:Special2TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
        {{#var:Special2SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
        {{#var:Special2StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
        {{#var:Special2SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special2AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
    -->


| NudgeAbility2ToHit =  
{{Malady
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility2TouchAttack =
-->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 6  -->


| NudgeAbility2SaveDC =
| Ability-6-Name =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->


| NudgeAbility2StandardDamage =  
| 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"-->


| NudgeAbility2SwiftDamage =  
| Ability-6-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.        -->


| NudgeAbility2AlphaDamage =  
| Ability-6-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-->
 
| Ability-6-Description =
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables:


  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}


  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT


<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 3   -->
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
 
-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 7   -->


| Ability-3-Name =  
| Ability-7-Name =  


| Ability-3-Type =  
| Ability-7-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-3-Concentration =  
| Ability-7-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
 
| Ability-7-Concentration =  
   <!--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 =  
| 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:Special3ToHit}}       To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special3TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
   {{Touch-Attack}}         {{Skill-DC|Average}}       {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special3SaveDC}}     Save DC     @ CR 1 = 10
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}   {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special3StandardDmg}} Std Damage   @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
  {{Hit-Points}}           {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special3SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special3AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
    -->
   {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
   {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}


| NudgeAbility3ToHit =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->


| NudgeAbility3TouchAttack =  
{{Malady
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


| NudgeAbility3SaveDC = 10
-->
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 8  -->


| NudgeAbility3StandardDamage =
| Ability-8-Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->


| NudgeAbility3SwiftDamage =  
| 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"-->


| NudgeAbility3AlphaDamage =  
| Ability-8-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.        -->


| Ability-8-Concentration =
  <!--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:


<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 4   -->
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
 
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
 
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
 
-->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 9   -->


| Ability-4-Name =  
| Ability-9-Name =  


| Ability-4-Type =  
| Ability-9-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-4-Concentration =  
| Ability-9-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
 
| Ability-9-Concentration =  
   <!--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 =  
| Ability-9-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       @ CR 1 = +4
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
         {{#var:Special4TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
         {{#var:Special4SaveDC}}     Save DC     @ CR 1 = 10
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special4StandardDmg}} Std Damage   @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
   {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special4SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}     {{Siege-Dmg}}
        {{#var:Special4AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
     -->
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
 
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
 
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
 
-->
<!--  REPLACE RESURRECTION POWER
      HEAVY, TANK, THREAT, OR VILLAIN ROLES ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom resurrection power for Heavies, Tanks,
        Threats, and Villains, replacing the rez power that they get by default.
        This ability will only appear if this monster is designated as a Heavy, Tank
        Threat, or Villain role.  All other times, it will be invisible.                    -->
 
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Name =
 
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
 
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
 
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Concentration =  
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
         auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
 
| Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Description =
 
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
 
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}         {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
 
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
 
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
 
-->
<!--  ADD KILLER ONLY POWER
      KILLER ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this
        monster is given the "Killer" role.  Any other time, this ability will be invisible.
        It does not replace any of the default powers that killers normally get.            -->
 
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Name =
 
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"   -->
 
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
 
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Concentration =  
     <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
 
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Description =
 
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:


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


| NudgeAbility4SaveDC =  
{{Malady
  <!--Values: 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-->
<!--   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.                                                  -->


| NudgeAbility4SwiftDamage =
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Name =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->


| NudgeAbility4AlphaDamage =  
| 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"    -->


| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


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


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Description =


| Ability-5-Name =
    <!-- 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      @ CR 1 = +4
| Save-Type =
        {{#var:Special5TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
| Save-Mod =  
        {{#var:Special5SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
| Frequency =  
        {{#var:Special5StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
| Effect =  
        {{#var:Special5SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
| Fruition =  
        {{#var:Special5AlphaDmg}}   Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
| F-Duration =  
    -->
}}


| NudgeAbility5ToHit =
-->
  <!--Values: 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.                                                   -->


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


| NudgeAbility5SaveDC =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Type =  
  <!--Values: 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-Legend-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-Legend-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-Legend-Power--Description =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->


    <!-- 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}}


<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 6  -->
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT


| Ability-6-Name =  
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =  
}}


| Ability-6-Type =
-->
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
<!--   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.                                -->


| Ability-6-Concentration =
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Name =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->


| Ability-6-Description =
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Type =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"   -->
  <!--Available Variables:  
        {{#var:Special6ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
        {{#var:Special6TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
        {{#var:Special6SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
        {{#var:Special6StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
        {{#var:Special6SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special6AlphaDmg}}   Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
    -->


| NudgeAbility6ToHit =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
   <!-- 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.         -->


| NudgeAbility6TouchAttack =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Concentration =  
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


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


| NudgeAbility6StandardDamage =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility6SwiftDamage =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
  {{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}}


| NudgeAbility6AlphaDamage =
   POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->


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


-->
<!--  REPLACE "DEADSHOT" POWER
      SHOOTER ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Shooter" role. It replaces the default "Deadshot" power, which allows
        shooters to use any of their other special abilities at range, even if they are
        normally melee only.  Leave this blank if you want the "Deadshot" power to appear
        when this monster is designated as a "Shooter" role.                                -->


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 7  -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Name =


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


| Ability-7-Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-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-7-Concentration =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-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-7-Description =
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Description =  
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special7ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
        {{#var:Special7TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
        {{#var:Special7SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
        {{#var:Special7StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
        {{#var:Special7SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special7AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
    -->


| NudgeAbility7ToHit =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility7TouchAttack =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Values: 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}}


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


| NudgeAbility7StandardDamage =  
{{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 =
}}


| NudgeAbility7SwiftDamage =
-->
  <!--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.                                                                      -->


| NudgeAbility7AlphaDamage =
| 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-->


| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


<!--   SPECIAL ABILITY 8  -->
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| Ability-8-Name =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Description =  


| Ability-8-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-8-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-8-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:Special8ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
        {{#var:Special8TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
        {{#var:Special8SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
        {{#var:Special8StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
        {{#var:Special8SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special8AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
    -->


| NudgeAbility8ToHit =  
{{Malady
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
| Name =
| Intensity =  
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


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


| NudgeAbility8SaveDC =
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Name =
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->


| NudgeAbility8StandardDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-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"    -->


| NudgeAbility8SwiftDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-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.        -->


| NudgeAbility8AlphaDamage =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-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                                          -->


| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =


    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:


<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 9  -->
  {{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}}


| Ability-9-Name =
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT


| Ability-9-Type =  
{{Malady
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =  
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}


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


| Ability-9-Description =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Name =  
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special9ToHit}}      To-Hit      @ CR 1 = +4
        {{#var:Special9TouchAttack}} Touch To-Hit @ CR 1 = +0
        {{#var:Special9SaveDC}}      Save DC      @ CR 1 = 10
        {{#var:Special9StandardDmg}} Std Damage  @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
        {{#var:Special9SwiftDmg}}    Swift Damage @ CR 1 = 1d4
        {{#var:Special9AlphaDmg}}    Alpha Damage @ CR 1 = 1d6+1
    -->


| NudgeAbility9ToHit =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Type =  
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->


| NudgeAbility9TouchAttack =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Action-Required =  
   <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4-->
   <!-- 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.                                           -->


| NudgeAbility9SaveDC =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Concentration =  
  <!--Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3-->
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->


| NudgeAbility9StandardDamage =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Description =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->


| NudgeAbility9SwiftDamage =
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
        or save DC numbers with variables:


| NudgeAbility9AlphaDamage =
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
   <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank-->
  {{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 = Rat swarms wish to engulf you. They will charge as fast as they can to get into the space of their prey.
| CombatTactics = Fever stricken rats wish to kill and eat small things and drive away large things, where they will hopefully sicken and die for eating later. They will attack size small and smaller creatures without fear, and will not withdraw from such small foes. Against size medium or larger foes, they may attack, but they are very likely (a roll of 1-4 on a d6) to flee at the beginning of round two. Any Filth Fever they have managed to inflict will do their dirty work over time.
 
Note that rats are very likely to have the 'Swarm' role, in which case, they never roll to flee. 
 
Rat swarms wish to engulf you. They will charge as fast as they can to get into the space of their prey.
 
Note that multiple rat swarms can move into, stop and occupy up to half the spaces that other rat swarms occupy.  No more than two swarms can inflict effects on a single target.
 
 
 
<!--  OUT OF COMBAT    -->
 
| OutOfCombat = Fevered rats, and Rat swarms, are fairly common in sewers, or areas with high concentrations of filth and rubbish.  They rarely venture into populated areas, unless something more dangerous has driven them from the shelter of their warrens.


: Note that multiple rat swarms can move into, stop and occupy up to half the spaces that other rat swarms occupy.  No more than two swarms can inflict effects on a single target.




<!--  TREASURE AND XP  -->


<!--  OUT OF COMBAT  -->
| TreasureNotes =


| OutOfCombat =  
| XPNotes =  




}}
}}

Latest revision as of 22:02, 10 May 2021

Fevered Rat Swarm (SwarmCR 1)

Neutral - Tiny - Animal
Lore: Know (Nature)
2 17
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
1
Perception:
14 +4
Passive Active
Ambush:
10+
on a d20

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
14
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
15
Monster Health
62 31 2
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +5
Refl: +1
Will: +0

Strong Against:

  • (Swarm Role) Hardened (½ damage): slashing (physical, common), piercing (physical, common)
  • (Swarm Role) Immune (no effect): Critical Hits and Flanking
  • (Swarm Role) Immune (no effect): Any attack that targets Maneuver Defense
  • (Swarm Role) Immune (no effect): Any spell that targets a specific number of creatures, except mind-affecting spells (if this creature has an Int score).

Weak Against:

  • (Swarm Role) Vulnerable (1.5x damage): area of effect spells (including Channel Divinity)

Offense

Size: Tiny
10 ft. 0 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+3
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+3
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
0
Points
  • (Component Creatures: 2.5 ft. / 0 ft.)

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Feverish Bite (Swarm -- Auto-Hit) (1d6/x2)
    as slashing (physical, common)
    Filth Fever

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Feverish Bite (Swarm -- Auto-Hit) (1d6/x2)
    as slashing (physical, common)
    Filth Fever
  • 2x Filthy Scratch (Swarm -- Auto-Hit) (1d3/x2)
    as slashing (physical, common)

Standard Attack (Ranged):

Full Attack (Ranged):

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

2
STR
15
DEX
13
CON
2
INT
13
WIS
2
CHA

Skills:

Languages:

Feats:

Special Abilities

Filth Fever (Ex, Disease) Automatic

Any damage inflicted by a Fevered Rat has a chance to inflict a weak disease:

Filth Fever    (Injury vector; Infected intensity)
Save: Fort DC 14;     Frequency: 1/day for 3 days
Effect: 1d2 DEX damage per interval
Fruition: victim becomes Nauseated; this cannot be cured normally.
Fruition Duration: 1 day (full-night's rest).

Personal Space Issues (Ex; Swarm Role) Automatic After Damage
Any living creature that takes damage from a swarm also becomes Distracted. While sharing a space with the swarm, affected creatures cannot get rid of the Distracted condition. At the end of any of an affected creature's turn in which they are outside of the swarm's space, the Distraction condition automatically ends. However, it is re-applied if they take further damage from the swarm.

Sum of the Parts (Ex; Swarm Role) Always On
Swarms, troops, and hordes follow the squeezing rules based on their component creature size, NOT the size of the swarm, troop, or horde as a whole. This means these groups of creatures can easily move through doorways that are sized appropriately to their component creature sizes. They can even stop in such spaces without suffering squeezing penalties. In such cases, the swarm's shape is unaffected, except that its space excludes any blocked spaces. That is, its space doesn't deform into a non-square shape, it's just treated as not occupying any blocked spaces within its space. This means it cannot threaten through blocked spaces, since it isn't technically occupying them.

Multiple swarms, troops, and hordes can share the same squares without squeezing or movement penalties. They can move through, and even stop on top of (or within) the spaces of other swarms, troops, or hordes.

Swarms, troops, and hordes can also move over, through, and into spaces occupied by enemy creatures without provoking attacks of opportunity, even if they pass through or leave a threatened square. Furthermore, creatures inside the space of a swarm, troop, or horde are treated as flanked while they remain in that space (though this doesn't usually matter much, since swarms, troops, and hordes automatically hit with their attacks).

Finally, a maximum of two swarms, troops, or hordes can attack a single given creature in a round, even if more than two swarms, troops, or hordes are threatening that creature. There simply isn't enough surface area of the enemy creature for more attacks to be inflicted.

Fevered Rat

Fevered Rat Swarm

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

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

Ordinary household rats are timid creatures, more than eager to flee from fights and easily killed by nearly any determined foe. But all that changes when rats (and other vermin) become infected by the vile disease commonly called 'Filth Fever'. Filth Fever makes rats crazy, for want of a better term.

Fevered rats still behave like rats in most ways, and the disease will never kill them, alas. It does make the rats more aggressive, cagey, meaner, and sly. A fevered rat is not likely to seek out a fight, but they might. Fevered rats will hunt down, kill, and eat, pets and children if they are able to. The horror of finding tiny bones in a welter of blood in a crib has bred utter revulsion for rats in afflicted communities, even above the common revulsion that rats engender.

The Filth Fever that seethes in a fevered rat makes their bites dangerous, even for strong adventurous types.

And let's be honest. One rat is no threat to any adventurer. But a fevered rats carry their terrible Filth Fever in every bite, and to make it worse, many Rats are encountered in huge swarms. A rat swarm isn't just one rat. It's hundreds and hundreds of rats, so many of them, piled so close atop one another, they form a single seething mass of dirty flesh. Rat swarms are so frenetically active they are almost fluids, flowing this way and that, no fever-stricken rat willing to break away from the safety of its fellows.

This roiling, scrabbling, mass of teeth and claws is enough to be quite a nasty threat, and even the best-armored hero has no defense against a thousand claws and bites every minute. It's best to kill rat swarms as fast as possible, and from a good distance, to boot.

Filth Fever must be treated promptly, even if inflicted by the lucky bite of a single rat, and that endemic disease is the cause of huge numbers of attacks, and is behind many of the vermin that infest the world.

Combat Tactics

Fever stricken rats wish to kill and eat small things and drive away large things, where they will hopefully sicken and die for eating later. They will attack size small and smaller creatures without fear, and will not withdraw from such small foes. Against size medium or larger foes, they may attack, but they are very likely (a roll of 1-4 on a d6) to flee at the beginning of round two. Any Filth Fever they have managed to inflict will do their dirty work over time.

Note that rats are very likely to have the 'Swarm' role, in which case, they never roll to flee.

Rat swarms wish to engulf you. They will charge as fast as they can to get into the space of their prey.

Note that multiple rat swarms can move into, stop and occupy up to half the spaces that other rat swarms occupy. No more than two swarms can inflict effects on a single target.

Out of Combat

Fevered rats, and Rat swarms, are fairly common in sewers, or areas with high concentrations of filth and rubbish. They rarely venture into populated areas, unless something more dangerous has driven them from the shelter of their warrens.

Rewards

XP: 800 (Swarm role included.)

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 438 gp.

Weight: 20 lbs.     Volume: 0.8 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)