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


| MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}}
| MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}}
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| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role |  
| Role |  
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Swarm, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->


   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>
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| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Swarm =
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat =  
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| Description | The maze-dwelling, bull-headed man of ancient myths is somewhat more social than the stories would suggest.  That is, it is not uncommon for families and clans of minotaurs to live together.  Similarly, their affinity for mazes is a bit overstated.  Certainly, minotaurs seem to have an unnatural ease within the confined spaces of a dungeon (or other maze-like structure), and there are no stories about minotaurs ever getting lost.  Indeed, they can find their way to a chosen destination (or prey) unerringly, given enough time.
| Description | The maze-dwelling, bull-headed man of ancient myths is somewhat more social than the stories would suggest.  That is, it is not uncommon for families and clans of minotaurs to live together.  Similarly, their affinity for mazes is a bit overstated.  Certainly, minotaurs seem to have an unnatural ease within the confined spaces of a dungeon (or other maze-like structure), and there are no stories about minotaurs ever getting lost.  Indeed, they can find their way to a chosen destination (or prey) unerringly, given enough time.


: Minotaurs outside of combat appear somewhat lazy.  They are herbivores, living off the land and foraging to get by.  An outsider might spy a minotaur family living their quiet peaceful lives, and believe minotaurs to be peaceful, gentle beasts of the wilds.  They would, however, be dead wrong.
Minotaurs outside of combat appear somewhat lazy.  They are herbivores, living off the land and foraging to get by.  An outsider might spy a minotaur family living their quiet peaceful lives, and believe minotaurs to be peaceful, gentle beasts of the wilds.  They would, however, be dead wrong.


: Minotaurs are fiercely territorial, and terrifyingly aggressive to anyone who enters their territory. They are strong, fast and efficient killers.  Minotaurs will often place markers around their territory to scare off interlopers, the markers consisting of bits of other creatures who failed to notice the other markers.  They delight in the hunt, and take visceral pleasure in dismembering those creatures they catch.
Minotaurs are fiercely territorial, and terrifyingly aggressive to anyone who enters their territory. They are strong, fast and efficient killers.  Minotaurs will often place markers around their territory to scare off interlopers, the markers consisting of bits of other creatures who failed to notice the other markers.  They delight in the hunt, and take visceral pleasure in dismembering those creatures they catch.
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| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Monstrous Humanoid
| Type | Monstrous Humanoid
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype |  
| Subtype |  
   <!-- If second monster type (e.g. a swarm of vermin): Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
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   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
           '''''Hardened (damage):'''''
           '''''Hardened (1/2 damage):'''''
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->


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| NudgeSpace =  
| NudgeSpace =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.               -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the space will default to 10 ft.                                                                                 -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the space occupied by the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the space of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the space will default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 10 feet. Troops default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->


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




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


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


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


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


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


| NudgeRangedToHit =  
| NudgeRangedToHit =  
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<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->


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




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   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->
   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->


| Ability-1-Action-Required =  
| Ability-1-Action-Required = Swift action, after attacked from beyond their reach
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
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| Ability-1-Description = After a Minotaur has been attacked in any way from beyond its reach, on its next turn, as a swift action, it may open a maze portal in their current space and step through, appearing closer to any attacker that struck them from beyond their reach.
| Ability-1-Description = After a Minotaur has been attacked in any way from beyond its reach, on its next turn, as a swift action, it may open a maze portal in their current space and step through, appearing closer to any attacker that struck them from beyond their reach.


:Mazewalker is treated as a teleport, of up to 100 feet, that must reduce the distance between the minotaur and an enemy who attacked them from beyond their reach.   
Mazewalker is treated as a teleport, of up to 100 feet, that must reduce the distance between the minotaur and an enemy who attacked them from beyond their reach.   


:Since this is a swift action, Minotaurs will sometimes use a Charge maneuver to attack after using Mazewalker.  Just because its so darn cool.  Also, if they do so, they may roll a free [[Intimidate]] check after their charge, against the target of their charge, to [[Demoralize]].  
Since this is a swift action, Minotaurs will sometimes use a Charge maneuver to attack after using Mazewalker.  Just because its so darn cool.  Also, if they do so, they may roll a free [[Intimidate]] check after their charge, against the target of their charge, to [[Demoralize]].  


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


| Ability-2-Action-Required =  
| Ability-2-Action-Required = Standard Action
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
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   <!--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 = Inescapable Charge is a standard action which follows all of the rules of a standard [[Charge]], with the following exceptions: First, when charging, the minotaur is treated as having a speed of 60. 
| Ability-2-Description = Inescapable Charge is a standard action which follows all of the rules of a standard [[Charge]], with the following exceptions:  


:Second, on a successful charge attack, the minotaur deals {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|bludgeoning}} damage with its Head Ram, instead of its normal Head Ram damage.   
First, when charging, the minotaur is treated as having a speed of 60.   


:Finally, any creature struck by the minotaur's ''Inescapable Charge'' must make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or be pushed back 20 feet and knocked [[Prone]].  If the creature succeeds on the reflex save, it is only pushed back 10 feet and is not knocked prone.  This is forced movement, and does not provoke.  As with all forced movement, the target may choose to fall prone to avoid some or all of this movement.  This is classed as a 'Push' movement, and must always be as directly away from the minotaur as possible.
Second, on a successful Maneuver Offense roll (a D20+{{Maneuver-Offense}} versus the targets Maneuver Defense), the minotaur deals {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|bludgeoning}} damage with its Head Ram, instead of its normal Head Ram damage. 
 
Finally, any creature struck by the minotaur's ''Inescapable Charge'' must make a Reflex save, DC {{Save-DC}}, or be pushed back 20 feet and knocked [[Prone]].  If the creature succeeds on the reflex save, it is only pushed back 10 feet and is not knocked prone.  This is forced movement, and does not provoke.  As with all forced movement, the target may choose to fall prone to avoid some or all of this movement.  This is classed as a 'Push' movement, and must always be as directly away from the minotaur as possible.


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


| Ability-3-Action-Required =  
| Ability-3-Action-Required = Always On
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
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| Ability-4-Type =  
| Ability-4-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-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-4-Concentration =  
| Ability-4-Concentration =  
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| Ability-5-Type =  
| Ability-5-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-5-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Ability-5-Concentration =  
| Ability-5-Concentration =  
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| Ability-6-Type =  
| Ability-6-Type =  
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
| Ability-6-Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =  
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| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type =  
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Action-Required =
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| CombatTactics = Minotaurs will make use of their Inescapable Charge as much as possible.  They have mobility, so they will move through the battlefield with little fear of attacks of opportunity.  They relish in moving between foes, ignoring their feeble attacks, and attacking those creatures who prefer to stay out of the thick of things (spell casters and ranged attackers, typically).   
| CombatTactics = Minotaurs will make use of their Inescapable Charge as much as possible.  They have mobility, so they will move through the battlefield with little fear of attacks of opportunity.  They relish in moving between foes, ignoring their feeble attacks, and attacking those creatures who prefer to stay out of the thick of things (spell casters and ranged attackers, typically).   


:If a ranged attacker deigns to interfere with a Minotaur's business, its outrage allows it to step out of normal reality and into The Maze, reappearing anywhere they wish within 100 feet, as long as the new space is closer to their tormentor than their starting space. From there they will often mount an Inescapable Charge with an added free Intimidate check.  If they cannot set up a charge, then a full attack action serves as their consolation prize. If more than one enemy attacks them from beyond their reach, they may choose which to go after.
If a ranged attacker deigns to interfere with a Minotaur's business, its outrage allows it to step out of normal reality and into The Maze, reappearing anywhere they wish within 100 feet, as long as the new space is closer to their tormentor than their starting space. From there they will often mount an Inescapable Charge with an added free Intimidate check.  If they cannot set up a charge, then a full attack action serves as their consolation prize. If more than one enemy attacks them from beyond their reach, they may choose which to go after.


:Minotaurs are fighting to defend their territory and to prove their mettle in combat, so they will only flee a fight if they are down to their last 10 or so hit points.   
Minotaurs are fighting to defend their territory and to prove their mettle in combat, so they will only flee a fight if they are down to their last 10 or so hit points.   


:Minotaurs are very smart, and perfectly willing to find good spots for ambush, rather than waiting around in a room for adventurers to show up.  They love natural chokepoints in terrain, but are just as at home in areas with open spaces.
Minotaurs are very smart, and perfectly willing to find good spots for ambush, rather than waiting around in a room for adventurers to show up.  They love natural chokepoints in terrain, but are just as at home in areas with open spaces.






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| OutOfCombat = While it is not common knowledge, despite their bovine appearance and bestial nature, most minotaurs are remarkably intelligent, erudite beings and have a keen, limpid understanding of magic, nature, and their neighborhood. As a result, many less-intellectual monstrous races like having Minotaurs around, both for their aggressive territorialism and their ability to correctly answer the most amazing of questions.
| OutOfCombat = While it is not common knowledge, despite their bovine appearance and bestial nature, most minotaurs are remarkably intelligent, erudite beings and have a keen, limpid understanding of magic, nature, and their neighborhood. As a result, many less-intellectual monstrous races like having Minotaurs around, both for their aggressive territorialism and their ability to correctly answer the most amazing of questions.


:There are not many monsters, those intelligences who lack The Spark, that understand that knowledge is power.  Those that do grasp that simple concept tend to have minotaurs around, and are far more dangerous for it.
There are not many monsters, those intelligences who lack The Spark, that understand that knowledge is power.  Those that do grasp that simple concept tend to have minotaurs around, and are far more dangerous for it.





Latest revision as of 21:44, 4 February 2023

Minotaur (CR 11)

Chaotic Evil - Large - Monstrous Humanoid
Lore: Know (Nature)
20 39
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
22
Perception:
28 +18
Passive Active
Ambush:
8+
on a d20

Senses:

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
30
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
30
Monster Health
242 121 19
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +13
Refl: +8
Will: +8

Strong Against:

  • Immune (no effect): any disorienting effects; a minotaur never gets lost. Ever.
Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Large
10 ft. 10 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+18
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+18
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
0
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Minotaur's Head-Ram +18 (3d10+11/x2)
    as bludgeoning (physical, common)
    plus: Fort save, DC 21, or be Wobbly for one round

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Minotaur's Head-Ram +18 (3d10+11/x2)
    as bludgeoning (physical, common)
    plus: Fort save, DC 21, or be Wobbly for one round
  • 2x Minotaur's Battleaxe +18 (3d6+6/19-20 x2)
    as slashing (physical, common)

Standard Attack (Ranged):

Full Attack (Ranged):

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

23
STR
20
DEX
25
CON
16
INT
14
WIS
25
CHA

Skills:

Languages: Giant, Boggard

Feats:

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

Special Abilities

Mazewalker (Su) Swift action, after attacked from beyond their reach

After a Minotaur has been attacked in any way from beyond its reach, on its next turn, as a swift action, it may open a maze portal in their current space and step through, appearing closer to any attacker that struck them from beyond their reach.

Mazewalker is treated as a teleport, of up to 100 feet, that must reduce the distance between the minotaur and an enemy who attacked them from beyond their reach.

Since this is a swift action, Minotaurs will sometimes use a Charge maneuver to attack after using Mazewalker. Just because its so darn cool. Also, if they do so, they may roll a free Intimidate check after their charge, against the target of their charge, to Demoralize.

Inescapable Charge (Ex) Standard Action

Inescapable Charge is a standard action which follows all of the rules of a standard Charge, with the following exceptions:

First, when charging, the minotaur is treated as having a speed of 60.

Second, on a successful Maneuver Offense roll (a D20+18 versus the targets Maneuver Defense), the minotaur deals 3d10+12 points of bludgeoning (physical, common) damage with its Head Ram, instead of its normal Head Ram damage.

Finally, any creature struck by the minotaur's Inescapable Charge must make a Reflex save, DC 21, or be pushed back 20 feet and knocked Prone. If the creature succeeds on the reflex save, it is only pushed back 10 feet and is not knocked prone. This is forced movement, and does not provoke. As with all forced movement, the target may choose to fall prone to avoid some or all of this movement. This is classed as a 'Push' movement, and must always be as directly away from the minotaur as possible.

Uncanny Dodge (Ex) Always On

Minotaurs cannot normally be made to be flat-footed. However, Feint actions will cause the Minotaur to be flat-footed as normal.

Minotaur

Minotaur

The maze-dwelling, bull-headed man of ancient myths is somewhat more social than the stories would suggest. That is, it is not uncommon for families and clans of minotaurs to live together. Similarly, their affinity for mazes is a bit overstated. Certainly, minotaurs seem to have an unnatural ease within the confined spaces of a dungeon (or other maze-like structure), and there are no stories about minotaurs ever getting lost. Indeed, they can find their way to a chosen destination (or prey) unerringly, given enough time.

Minotaurs outside of combat appear somewhat lazy. They are herbivores, living off the land and foraging to get by. An outsider might spy a minotaur family living their quiet peaceful lives, and believe minotaurs to be peaceful, gentle beasts of the wilds. They would, however, be dead wrong.

Minotaurs are fiercely territorial, and terrifyingly aggressive to anyone who enters their territory. They are strong, fast and efficient killers. Minotaurs will often place markers around their territory to scare off interlopers, the markers consisting of bits of other creatures who failed to notice the other markers. They delight in the hunt, and take visceral pleasure in dismembering those creatures they catch.

Combat Tactics

Minotaurs will make use of their Inescapable Charge as much as possible. They have mobility, so they will move through the battlefield with little fear of attacks of opportunity. They relish in moving between foes, ignoring their feeble attacks, and attacking those creatures who prefer to stay out of the thick of things (spell casters and ranged attackers, typically).

If a ranged attacker deigns to interfere with a Minotaur's business, its outrage allows it to step out of normal reality and into The Maze, reappearing anywhere they wish within 100 feet, as long as the new space is closer to their tormentor than their starting space. From there they will often mount an Inescapable Charge with an added free Intimidate check. If they cannot set up a charge, then a full attack action serves as their consolation prize. If more than one enemy attacks them from beyond their reach, they may choose which to go after.

Minotaurs are fighting to defend their territory and to prove their mettle in combat, so they will only flee a fight if they are down to their last 10 or so hit points.

Minotaurs are very smart, and perfectly willing to find good spots for ambush, rather than waiting around in a room for adventurers to show up. They love natural chokepoints in terrain, but are just as at home in areas with open spaces.

Out of Combat

While it is not common knowledge, despite their bovine appearance and bestial nature, most minotaurs are remarkably intelligent, erudite beings and have a keen, limpid understanding of magic, nature, and their neighborhood. As a result, many less-intellectual monstrous races like having Minotaurs around, both for their aggressive territorialism and their ability to correctly answer the most amazing of questions.

There are not many monsters, those intelligences who lack The Spark, that understand that knowledge is power. Those that do grasp that simple concept tend to have minotaurs around, and are far more dangerous for it.

Rewards

XP: 12,800

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 9,375 gp.

Weight: 110 lbs.     Volume: 4.4 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)