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'Prescient Creature' is a pattern that allows a creature to see the future! Granted, only in a very small, short-term way, and and mostly for combat-related effects, but still!
  <!-- GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS -->


This incredible ability manifests in many potential ways.  Perhaps the creature has a Third Eye in it's forehead, or is always distracted in appearance as the chorus of voices whispers in its head.  Perhaps the creature has a Divine Gift of some sort, or bears a dreadful sigil of fractured time. Maybe the monster has eyes in the back of its head, or twitches from the astral infection it suffers.  
| Pattern-Name=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern-Name}}}
| Pattern-Name| Prescient Creature
}}</onlyinclude>
 
| CR-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CR-Adj}}}
| CR-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
 
| Picture =
| Picture-Text =
 
| Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}}
| Description| '''''Prescient Creature''''' is a pattern that allows a creature to see the future! Granted, only in a very small, short-term way, and and mostly for combat-related effects, but still!
 
This incredible ability manifests in many potential ways.  Perhaps the creature has a Third Eye in its forehead, or is always distracted in appearance as the chorus of voices whispers in its head.  Perhaps the creature has a Divine Gift of some sort, or bears a dreadful sigil of fractured time. Maybe the monster has eyes in the back of its head, or twitches from the astral infection it suffers.  


Out of combat, this Pattern is great for creating Oracles and Seers and Visionaries, and can be used to create all sorts of interesting encounters.  GM's should be cautious, however, to avoid granting too much combat ability through use of this Pattern. Buffs to monsters are not balanced, unless the added difficulty is captured by applying Patterns.  Of course, all Lizard Priests of the Encircling Worm may have this Pattern, as their Gift! Who knows!
Out of combat, this Pattern is great for creating Oracles and Seers and Visionaries, and can be used to create all sorts of interesting encounters.  GM's should be cautious, however, to avoid granting too much combat ability through use of this Pattern. Buffs to monsters are not balanced, unless the added difficulty is captured by applying Patterns.  Of course, all Lizard Priests of the Encircling Worm may have this Pattern, as their Gift! Who knows!


Whatever the source, Prescient Creatures are extremely dangerous indeed, and should be approached with caution by all adventurers.  
Whatever the source, Prescient Creatures are extremely dangerous indeed, and should be approached with caution by all adventurers.  
}}</onlyinclude>
| Short-Desc=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Short-Desc}}}
| Short-Desc| This creature seems to react far too quickly. Can it...see things before they happen?!
}}</onlyinclude>
| Change-Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Change-Type}}}
| Change-Type|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Subtype}}}
| Add-Subtype| Prescient
}}</onlyinclude>
| Change-Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Change-Alignment}}}
| Change-Alignment|
  <!-- Values: Lawful Good, True Lawful, Lawful Evil, Pure Good, Neutral, Pure Evil, Chaotic Good, True Chaotic, Chaotic Evil -->
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- ABILITY SCORES -->
  <!-- Except for INT, these stat changes are cosmetic and do not affect other numbers
      Just put in the number you want to ADD to the existing monster's stats          -->
| STR-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|STR-Adj}}}
| STR-Adj|
}}</onlyinclude>
| DEX-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|DEX-Adj}}}
| DEX-Adj|
}}</onlyinclude>
| CON-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CON-Adj}}}
| CON-Adj|
}}</onlyinclude>
| INT-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|INT-Adj}}}
| INT-Adj| 6
}}</onlyinclude>
| WIS-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|WIS-Adj}}}
| WIS-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
| CHA-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CHA-Adj}}}
| CHA-Adj|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- NUMERICS -->
  <!-- These values adjust the BASE CR of the monster (not the adjusted CR).
      They should be how the pattern "pays" for the benefits provided in the non-numerics section -->
| Initiative-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Initiative-Adj}}}
| Initiative-Adj| 4
}}</onlyinclude>
| Ambush-Chance-Nudge=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Ambush-Chance-Nudge}}}
| Ambush-Chance-Nudge| -3
  <!-- VALUES: a whole number, applied to their chance on a d20; negative numbers are better ambushers,
      positive numbers are worse ambushers.  Value should usually be between -3 and 3.            -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Skill-Perception-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Skill-Perception-Adj}}}
| Skill-Perception-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
| Hit-Points-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Hit-Points-Adj}}}
| Hit-Points-Adj| 1
}}</onlyinclude>
| Fort-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Fort-Adj}}}
| Fort-Adj|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Refl-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Refl-Adj}}}
| Refl-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
| Will-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Will-Adj}}}
| Will-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
| To-Hit-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|To-Hit-Adj}}}
| To-Hit-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
| Damage-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Damage-Adj}}}
| Damage-Adj| 1
}}</onlyinclude>
| Save-DC-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Save-DC-Adj}}}
| Save-DC-Adj| 1
}}</onlyinclude>
| AC-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|AC-Adj}}}
| AC-Adj| 2
}}</onlyinclude>
| Maneuver-Offense-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Maneuver-Offense-Adj}}}
| Maneuver-Offense-Adj| 1
}}</onlyinclude>
| Maneuver-Defense-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Maneuver-Defense-Adj}}}
| Maneuver-Defense-Adj|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Increase-All-Existing-Skills=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Increase-All-Existing-Skills}}}
| Increase-All-Existing-Skills| 1
  <!-- This adjusts the value for all skills the monster already knows, without giving them new skills.
      This value is NOT added to any specific skill CR modifier; it will always prefer a specific skill
      if one is given; this is ONLY used if the monster has the skill already and the pattern does NOT
      specify a specific value for that skill.                                                        -->
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- SPACE / REACH  -->
| Size-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Size-Adj}}}
| Size-Adj|
  <!-- VALUES: a whole number between -2 to 2; this is how many size categories the base monster is changed by -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Reach-Adj=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Reach-Adj}}}
| Reach-Adj|
  <!-- VALUES: a whole number between -2 to 2; this is how many SQUARES of reach the base monster gains or loses -->
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- SENSES -->
| Blind-to-Vision=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blind-to-Vision}}}
| Blind-to-Vision|
  <!-- Values: Y or leave blank -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Blind-to-Sound=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blind-to-Sound}}}
| Blind-to-Sound|
  <!-- Values: Y or leave blank -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Blind-to-Smell=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blind-to-Smell}}}
| Blind-to-Smell|
  <!-- Values: Y or leave blank -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Low-Light-Vision=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Low-Light-Vision}}}
| Low-Light-Vision|
  <!-- Values: Y or leave blank -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Darkvision-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Darkvision-Range}}}
| Darkvision-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Heartsight-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Heartsight-Range}}}
| Heartsight-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Keen-Hearing-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Keen-Hearing-Range}}}
| Keen-Hearing-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Precise-Hearing-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Precise-Hearing-Range}}}
| Precise-Hearing-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Echolocation-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Echolocation-Range}}}
| Echolocation-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Scent-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Scent-Range}}}
| Scent-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Keen-Scent-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Keen-Scent-Range}}}
| Keen-Scent-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Perfect-Scent-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Perfect-Scent-Range}}}
| Perfect-Scent-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Airsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Airsense-Range}}}
| Airsense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Blindsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Blindsense-Range}}}
| Blindsense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Cloudsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Cloudsense-Range}}}
| Cloudsense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Lifesense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lifesense-Range}}}
| Lifesense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Mindsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Mindsense-Range}}}
| Mindsense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Tremorsense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Tremorsense-Range}}}
| Tremorsense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Watersense-Range=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Watersense-Range}}}
| Watersense-Range|
  <!-- Values: a number (and only a number) in feet, using 5-foot increments. E.g. "60" -->
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- MOVE TYPES -->
  <!-- VALUES: a number in feet (in increments of 5). If creature already has this move type,
      this value is added to their existing speed for that move type.  If they do not have the
      move type, they gain it at the listed speed.                                            -->
| Increase-All-Existing-Moves=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Increase-All-Existing-Moves}}}
| Increase-All-Existing-Moves|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Walk-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Walk-Speed}}}
| Walk-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Burrowing-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Burrowing-Speed}}}
| Burrowing-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Tunneling-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Tunneling-Speed}}}
| Tunneling-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Earth-Glide-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Earth-Glide-Speed}}}
| Earth-Glide-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Lesser-Climb-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Climb-Speed}}}
| Lesser-Climb-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Greater-Climb-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Climb-Speed}}}
| Greater-Climb-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Brachiating-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Brachiating-Speed}}}
| Brachiating-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Vaulting-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Vaulting-Speed}}}
| Vaulting-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Hover-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Hover-Speed}}}
| Hover-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Lesser-Flight-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Flight-Speed}}}
| Lesser-Flight-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Greater-Flight-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Flight-Speed}}}
| Greater-Flight-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Lesser-Swim-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Swim-Speed}}}
| Lesser-Swim-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Greater-Swim-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Swim-Speed}}}
| Greater-Swim-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Jet-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Jet-Speed}}}
| Jet-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Lesser-Teleport-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Lesser-Teleport-Speed}}}
| Lesser-Teleport-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Greater-Teleport-Speed=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Greater-Teleport-Speed}}}
| Greater-Teleport-Speed|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- SPECIAL DEFENSES -->
| Special-Defenses-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Defenses-1}}}
| Special-Defenses-1|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Special-Defenses-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Defenses-2}}}
| Special-Defenses-2|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Special-Defenses-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Defenses-3}}}
| Special-Defenses-3|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- STRONG AGAINST -->
| Strong-Against-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Strong-Against-1}}}
| Strong-Against-1|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Strong-Against-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Strong-Against-2}}}
| Strong-Against-2|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Strong-Against-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Strong-Against-3}}}
| Strong-Against-3|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- WEAK AGAINST -->
| Weak-Against-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Weak-Against-1}}}
| Weak-Against-1|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Weak-Against-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Weak-Against-2}}}
| Weak-Against-2|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Weak-Against-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Weak-Against-3}}}
| Weak-Against-3|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- FEATS -->
| Add-Feat-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Feat-1}}}
| Add-Feat-1|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Feat-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Feat-2}}}
| Add-Feat-2|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Feat-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Feat-3}}}
| Add-Feat-3|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- SKILLS -->
  <!-- VALUES: a whole number between -6 to 6; this is the number of CRs the skill value is adjusted by -->
| Add-Skill-Acrobatics=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Acrobatics}}}
| Add-Skill-Acrobatics|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Divinity=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Divinity}}}
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Divinity|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Naturalism=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Naturalism}}}
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Naturalism|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Reason=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Reason}}}
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Reason|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spellcraft=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spellcraft}}}
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spellcraft|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spycraft=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spycraft}}}
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Spycraft|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Warfare=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Warfare}}}
| Add-Skill-Bailiwick-Warfare|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Barter=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Barter}}}
| Add-Skill-Barter|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Bluff=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Bluff}}}
| Add-Skill-Bluff|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Diplomacy=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Diplomacy}}}
| Add-Skill-Diplomacy|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Disable-Device=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Disable-Device}}}
| Add-Skill-Disable-Device|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Disguise=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Disguise}}}
| Add-Skill-Disguise|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Escape-Artist=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Escape-Artist}}}
| Add-Skill-Escape-Artist|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Handle-Animal=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Handle-Animal}}}
| Add-Skill-Handle-Animal|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Heal=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Heal}}}
| Add-Skill-Heal|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Intimidate=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Intimidate}}}
| Add-Skill-Intimidate|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Arcana=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Arcana}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Arcana|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Deep-History=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Deep-History}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Deep-History|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Dungeoneering=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Dungeoneering}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Dungeoneering|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Engineering=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Engineering}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Engineering|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Geography=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Geography}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Geography|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-History=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-History}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-History|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Local=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Local}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Local|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Logic=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Logic}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Logic|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nature=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nature}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nature|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nobility=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nobility}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Nobility|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Planes=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Planes}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Planes|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Religion=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Knowledge-Religion}}}
| Add-Skill-Knowledge-Religion|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Linguistics=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Linguistics}}}
| Add-Skill-Linguistics|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Might=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Might}}}
| Add-Skill-Might|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Movement=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Movement}}}
| Add-Skill-Movement|
  <!-- NOTE: Monsters do not use Movement skill for initiative; they are totally separate values -->
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Perform=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Perform}}}
| Add-Skill-Perform|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Piloting=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Piloting}}}
| Add-Skill-Piloting|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Ride=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Ride}}}
| Add-Skill-Ride|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Sense-Motive=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Sense-Motive}}}
| Add-Skill-Sense-Motive|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Sleight-of-Hand=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Sleight-of-Hand}}}
| Add-Skill-Sleight-of-Hand|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Stealth=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Stealth}}}
| Add-Skill-Stealth|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Survival=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Survival}}}
| Add-Skill-Survival|
}}</onlyinclude>
| Add-Skill-Use-Magic-Device=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Skill-Use-Magic-Device}}}
| Add-Skill-Use-Magic-Device|
}}</onlyinclude>
  <!-- LANGUAGES -->
| Add-Language-1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Language-1}}}
| Add-Language-1|
}}</onlyinclude>


A Prescient Creature uses all of the base creature's statistics and abilities except as noted below.
| Add-Language-2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Language-2}}}
| Add-Language-2|
}}</onlyinclude>


== CR (challenge rating) ==
| Add-Language-3=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Language-3}}}
Same as base creature +2.
| Add-Language-3|
}}</onlyinclude>


== Size and Type ==
| Add-Language-4=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Add-Language-4}}}
The creature's Size does not change.  Its Type remains the same but it gains the subtype Prescient.
| Add-Language-4|
}}</onlyinclude>


== Initiative Modifier ==
The creature's initiative modifier increases by +5.


== Senses ==
  <!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 1 -->
All  senses such as scent, tremorsense, keen hearing, etc are unchanged.  A Prescient Creature gains +3 on Perception skill rolls.
| Special-Ability-1-Name=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-1-Name}}}
| Special-Ability-1-Name| See The Future
}}</onlyinclude>


== Armor Class ==
| Special-Ability-1-Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-1-Type}}}
Prescient Creatures gain +2 AC.  
| Special-Ability-1-Type| Su
  <!-- Values: Ex, Su, Sp; Do not leave blank if there is a special ability here  -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Hit Dice ==
| Special-Ability-1-Action-Required=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-1-Action-Required}}}
Prescient Creatures gain +1 hp per Hit Die of their adjusted CR.
| Special-Ability-1-Action-Required| Free 1/Rnd
  <!-- 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.         -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Defensive Ability ==
| Special-Ability-1-Concentration=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-1-Concentration}}}
The Prescient Creature gains the following abilities, which may be added to their Bestiary entry:
| Special-Ability-1-Concentration|
  <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->
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: '''Prescience''': The Prescient Creature may choose to take 20 on up to one saving throw, Skill Check, or attack roll per round. This is never considered a 'natural' result, and never results in a critical threat, although it IS always a hit if used on an attack roll.
| Special-Ability-1-Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-1-Description}}}
| Special-Ability-1-Description| The Prescient Creature may choose to [[Take 20]] on up to one saving throw, Skill Check, or attack roll per round. This is never considered a 'natural' result, and never results in a critical threat, although it IS always a hit if used on an attack roll.


: Alternatively, the Prescient Creature may declare that up to one to-hit roll made against it per round is actually a miss. It may only gain one benefit per round.
Alternatively, the Prescient Creature may declare that up to one to-hit roll made against it per round is actually a miss.  


'''SR:''' - Same as Base Creature
It may only gain one such benefit per round.
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'''Special Defenses:''' Same as Base Creature
*Prescient Creatures gain a +3 untyped bonus on all Saving Throws, and it may Take 20 on some Saving throws (see Prescience).


'''Immunities:'''  Same as Base Creature.
  <!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 2 -->
| Special-Ability-2-Name=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-2-Name}}}
| Special-Ability-2-Name|
}}</onlyinclude>


'''Weaknesses:''' Same as Base Creature
| Special-Ability-2-Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-2-Type}}}
| Special-Ability-2-Type|
  <!-- Values: Ex, Su, Sp;  Do not leave blank if there is a special ability here  -->
}}</onlyinclude>


==Out of Combat==
| Special-Ability-2-Action-Required=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-2-Action-Required}}}
Same as Base Creature.
| Special-Ability-2-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.        -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Speed ==
| Special-Ability-2-Concentration=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-2-Concentration}}}
No Changes.
| Special-Ability-2-Concentration|
  <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Melee Attacks ==
| Special-Ability-2-Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-2-Description}}}
The Prescient Creature retains all the base creature's attacks .  It gains a +2 untyped bonus to-hit with all attacks, although it may also Take 20 on up to one attack roll per round (See Prescience.).
| Special-Ability-2-Description|
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== Damage ==
The Prescient Creature does the same damage and effects as the base creature.  It gains a +2 untyped bonus to all damage it inflicts, and all DC's are raised by +1.


== Space and Reach ==
  <!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 3 -->
No Changes.
| Special-Ability-3-Name=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-3-Name}}}
| Special-Ability-3-Name|
}}</onlyinclude>


== Offensive Ability ==
| Special-Ability-3-Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-3-Type}}}
No Changes.
| Special-Ability-3-Type|
  <!-- Values: Ex, Su, Sp;  Do not leave blank if there is a special ability here  -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Ability Scores ==
| Special-Ability-3-Action-Required=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-3-Action-Required}}}
No Changes.
| Special-Ability-3-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.         -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Maneuver Offense and Maneuver Defense ==
| Special-Ability-3-Concentration=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-3-Concentration}}}
The Prescient Creature gains a +2 untyped bonus to Maneuver Offense and Maneuver Defense rolls.
| Special-Ability-3-Concentration|
  <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->
}}</onlyinclude>


== Feats ==
| Special-Ability-3-Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Special-Ability-3-Description}}}
Optionally, add one non-combat oriented feat, for flavor.  Or just wing it!  DM fiat is a wonderful thing.
| Special-Ability-3-Description|
}}</onlyinclude>


== Skills ==
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Optionally, add one skill at  CR+10. In addition, the Prescient Creature may Take 20 on Skill rolls in combat (see Prescience).

Latest revision as of 20:41, 21 May 2022

Not just anybody can do this, you know. Well, okay, they can if they have this pattern. But otherwise...

Prescient Creature Pattern (+2 CR)

Subtype: add Prescient to subtypes


Prescient Creature is a pattern that allows a creature to see the future! Granted, only in a very small, short-term way, and and mostly for combat-related effects, but still!

This incredible ability manifests in many potential ways. Perhaps the creature has a Third Eye in its forehead, or is always distracted in appearance as the chorus of voices whispers in its head. Perhaps the creature has a Divine Gift of some sort, or bears a dreadful sigil of fractured time. Maybe the monster has eyes in the back of its head, or twitches from the astral infection it suffers.

Out of combat, this Pattern is great for creating Oracles and Seers and Visionaries, and can be used to create all sorts of interesting encounters. GM's should be cautious, however, to avoid granting too much combat ability through use of this Pattern. Buffs to monsters are not balanced, unless the added difficulty is captured by applying Patterns. Of course, all Lizard Priests of the Encircling Worm may have this Pattern, as their Gift! Who knows!

Whatever the source, Prescient Creatures are extremely dangerous indeed, and should be approached with caution by all adventurers.

This creature seems to react far too quickly. Can it...see things before they happen?!

General

Init: +4 CRs greater than base creature.
Ambush Chance: -3 (better at ambushes)
Senses:
Perception: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
Movement Types:

Defense

AC: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
Hit Points: +1 CRs greater than base creature.
Refl: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
Will: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
Special Defenses:
Strong Against:
Weak Against:

Offense

Space / Reach: - / -
To-Hits: +2 CRs greater than base creature.
Damage: +1 CRs greater than base creature.
Maneuver Offense: +1 CRs greater than base creature.
Save DC's: +1 CRs greater than base creature.

Statistics

Str:     Dex:     Con:     Int: 6    Wis: 2    Cha:
Feats:
Skills:
  • creature adds +1 CRs to all of its existing skills.
Languages:

Special Abilities

See The Future (Su; Prescient Creature Pattern)

The Prescient Creature may choose to Take 20 on up to one saving throw, Skill Check, or attack roll per round. This is never considered a 'natural' result, and never results in a critical threat, although it IS always a hit if used on an attack roll.

Alternatively, the Prescient Creature may declare that up to one to-hit roll made against it per round is actually a miss.

It may only gain one such benefit per round.

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