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| MonsterName = Shadow Mastiff
== Shadow Mastiff (CR 12) ==
A Shadow Mastiff is a creature that looks like a large dog, except that its coat is deep, supernatural black.  On a quick glance, a shadow mastiff may pass for an ordinary , if very large, dog, 'man's best friend', but on a closer examination, the horrendous evil in its spirit is obvious.


Shadow mastiff's come from some dark place, some place outside this world, a shadowy place where the world is a twisted reflection of our own. This is the Plane of Shadows, where even the best things, like mankind's loyal companions, are twisted and evil.
| Image = Shadow_Mastiff_2.png
  <!-- Value: file name and extension only (e.g. monster_picture.jpg) -->


Shadow mastiff's exude terrible menace at the best of times, and when they make even the smallest of threatening gestures, fear grips the heart of even the most hardened souls.
| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role |
  <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Minion, Shooter, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->
  }}</onlyinclude>


| Description = A Shadow Mastiff is a creature that looks vaguely like a large dog, except that its head is disturbingly mal-formed and its coat is deep, supernatural black.  On a quick glance, from a distance, a shadow mastiff may pass for an ordinary , if very large, dog, 'man's best friend', but on a closer examination, the horrendous evil in its spirit is obvious.


:Shadow Mastiff's come from some dark place, some place outside this world, a shadowy place where the world is a twisted reflection of our own.  This is the Plane of Shadows, where even the best things, like mankind's loyal companions, are twisted and evil.


=== GENERAL ===
:Shadow Mastiff's exude terrible menace at the best of times, and when they make even the smallest of threatening gestures, fear grips the heart of even the most hardened souls.
'''CR''' 12  '''Hit Dice''' 17


'''XP''' 19,200
| Alignment = Neutral Evil
  <!-- Values: Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Good, Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Good, Chaotic Neutral, Chaotic Evil -->


NE Medium Outsider
| Size = Medium
  <!-- Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic -->


'''Init''' +5; '''Senses''' [[Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[Scent]] 30 ft., Perception +18
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Outsider
  <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
  }}</onlyinclude>


| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|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 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>


=== DEFENSE ===
| NudgeBasicLoreValue = -1
'''AC''' 32, '''touch''' 22, '''flat-footed''' 27 (+7 armor, +5 dex, +5 natural, +5 deflection)
  <!-- 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 -->


'''hp''' 249
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  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


'''Fort''' +15, '''Ref''' +12, '''Will''' +12
| NudgeInit =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8 -->


'''Aura:''' -
| Senses = [[Standard Senses]], [[Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[Scent]]
  <!-- List the sense type and distance (in feet). (E.g. "[[Darkvision]] 60 ft.") -->
  <!--  [[Standard Senses]], [[Blind]] to Vision, [[Blind]] to Sound, [[Blind]] to Smell  -->
  <!--  [[Low-Light Vision]], [[Darkvision]], [[Heartsight]]                              -->
  <!--  [[Keen Hearing]], [[Precise Hearing]], [[Echolocation]]                          -->
  <!--  [[Scent]], [[Keen Scent]], [[Perfect Scent]]                                      -->
  <!--  [[Tremorsense]], [[Blindsense]], [[Lifesense]]                                    -->


'''SR:''' -  
| NudgePerception =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8 -->


'''Special Defenses:''' Shadow Blend (See Below)
| NudgeAC =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


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


'''Weaknesses:''' Vulnerable to attacks with the Light or Daylight energy types
| NudgeFFAC =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->


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


=== OFFENSE ===
| Maneuver-Defense-Notes =  
'''Speed''' 50 ft.
  <!-- Values: Text about specific bonuses to Maneuver Defense (e.g. "+4 vs Grapples") -->


'''Space / Reach:'''  5 ft. / 5 ft.
| NudgeHitPoints =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Added to the base HP total (after role, if any) -->


'''Single Melee''' Bite +20 (2d8+13/x2) + Trip


'''Full Melee''' Bite +20 (2d8+13/x2) + Trip, 2x Claws +20 (2d6+4/x2)
<!--  SAVING THROWS  -->


'''Ranged''' -
| Fort = S
| Refl =
| Will =
  <!-- Values: S (for Strong save), leave blank for Weak save
        * Most monsters have 1 strong save and 2 weak saves
        * Heavies, Tanks, Threats and Villains have 2 strong saves
        * Dragons have 3 strong saves                              -->


'''Special Attacks''' Menace, Trip, Shadow Blend
| NudgeFort =
| NudgeRefl =
| NudgeWill =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3                  -->


'''Action Points''' 0
| SpecialDefenses =
  <!-- Put any DR or ER values here -->


| StrongAgainst = '''''Hardened ( damage):''''' vs attacks with Dark or Negative energy
  <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
        immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
          '''''Hardened ( damage):'''''
          '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->


=== STATISTICS ===
| Hide-Role-Strong-Against-1 =  
'''Str''' 19, '''Dex''' 15, '''Con''' 19, '''Int''' 5, '''Wis''' 14, '''Cha''' 13
  <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for role (if any))    -->


'''Base Atk''' +12; '''CMB''' +19; '''Maneuver Defense:''' 28
| Hide-Type-Strong-Against-1 =
| 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))    -->


'''Feats''' Spring Attack (EFFECT: Full attack action, attack at any point in a move, does not provoke from target)
| Hide-Subtype-Strong-Against-1 =
| 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)) -->


'''Skills''' Survival +18
| WeakAgainst = '''''Vulnerable (1.5x damage):'''''Attacks with Light or Daylight (Solar) energy
  <!-- Put any 'vulnerable' or 'defenseless' values here;
        vulnerabilities based on type (e.g. Vermin) are automatically added
          '''''Vulnerable (1.5x damage):'''''
          '''''Defenseless (2x damage):'''''                                                              -->


'''Languages''' can understand, but not speak, Common
| 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)) -->


| MoveTypes = [[Walk]] 50 ft.
  <!-- List the move type and distance (in feet). (E.g. [[Jet]] 60 ft.) -->
  <!--  [[Burrowing]], [[Tunneling]], [[Earth Glide]]        -->
  <!--  [[Lesser Climb]], [[Greater Climb]], [[Brachiating]]  -->
  <!--  [[Hover]], [[Lesser Flight]], [[Greater Flight]]      -->
  <!--  [[Lesser Swim]], [[Greater Swim]], [[Jet]]            -->
  <!--  [[Lesser Teleport]], [[Greater Teleport]]            -->


| 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 type or subtype is "Swarm", the space will default to 10 ft.                                                                                  -->
  <!-- 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) -->


=== SPECIAL ABILITIES ===
| NudgeReach =  
; Menace (Su)
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.      -->
As a swift action, a Shadow Mastiff can exude menace, inspiring fear in nearby enemies. All enemies within 100 feet of the Shadow Mastiff must make a Will save, DC 21, or become [[Startled]] until the end of the encounter. This is a mind-affecting fear effect.  If a creature is already [[Startled]] when affected by Menace, they instead become [[Panicked]] for one round, after which they are [[Startled]] until the end of the counter.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the reach will default to 0 ft.                                                                         -->
  <!-- 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) -->


Creatures subjected to Menace can only be forced to save against it up to once per round.  Once a creature has rolled a save against Menace, succeed or fail, that creature can ignore the subsequent uses of Menace (but not its effects) until the following round.




; Shadow Blend (Su)
<!--  GENERAL ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
In any condition of illumination other than full daylight, a shadow mastiff can disappear into the shadows, giving it total concealment (50% miss chance). Artificial illumination, even a light or continual flame spell, does not negate this ability. A daylight spell, however, will.


| MeleeOrNatural = Natural
  <!-- REQUIRED; Values: "Melee" (has ONLY a Primary attack), or "Natural" (has Pri and Sec attacks) -->


; Trip (Ex)
| MultipliedDamageType =
A shadow mastiff that hits with its bite attack can attempt to trip the opponent as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the shadow mastiff.
  <!-- Roles only (leave blank if no role); Values: "Attacks" (+atks/rnd), "Damage" (+damage/rnd), or "Hybrid" (default; both +atks/+dmg) -->




=== TREASURE ===
sell value of approximately 8,000 gp


<!--  PRIMARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->


=== COMBAT TACTICS ===
| PriAtkName = Shadowy Maw
Shadow Mastiffs hunt in packs, and cooperate to efficiently bring down their enemies. Because Menace cannot affect a foe more than once per round, only one Mastiff will use the Menace ability each round.
  <!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") -->


Shadow Mastiffs also have Spring Attack, allowing them to use their excellent speed to run into a fight, make a bite attack, and run back out. This forces enemies to move up to the Mastiff, possibly provoking attacks of opportunity from their startled allies.
| PriAtkNotes = plus Trip
  <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->


Once enemies move to engage, the Mastiff is usually pretty happy to take full attacks, but may use spring attack to find a flank or reposition themselves.
| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Primary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces PriAtkNotes value if not blank -->


Shadow Mastiffs are not brilliant, but have animal cunning, and a solid understanding of pack tactics.
| 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    -->


Shadow Mastiffs will flee a combat if clearly outmatched by their enemies.
| Override-Pri-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    -->
 
| PriAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
 
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
 
| NudgePriToHit =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgePriDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range =
  <!-- Values: the text of the crit range, without the crit multiplier (e.g. "18-20", no quotes). -->
  <!-- Default is 19-20 for melee, and 20 for natural                                            -->
 
 
 
<!--  SECONDARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| SecAtkName = Darkened Claws
  <!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none -->
 
| SecAtkNotes = plus 1d6 Dark energy damage
  <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
 
| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Secondary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces SecAtkNotes value if not blank -->
 
| Override-Sec-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-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    -->
 
| SecAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
 
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
 
| NudgeSecToHit =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeSecDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range =
  <!-- Values: the text of the crit range, without the crit multiplier (e.g. "18-20", no quotes). -->
  <!-- Default is 19-20 for melee, and 20 for natural                                            -->
 
 
 
<!--  TERTIARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| TerAtkName =
  <!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none -->
 
| TerAtkNotes =
  <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
 
| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Tertiary Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces TerAtkNotes value if not blank -->
 
| Override-Ter-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-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    -->
 
| TerAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
 
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
 
| NudgeTerToHit =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeTerDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range =
  <!-- Values: the text of the crit range, without the crit multiplier (e.g. "18-20", no quotes). -->
  <!-- Default is 19-20 for melee, and 20 for natural                                            -->
 
 
 
<!--  QUATERNARY ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| QuaAtkName =
  <!-- Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none -->
 
| QuaAtkNotes =
  <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
 
| QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- 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    -->
 
| QuaAtkVSTouchAC =
  <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
 
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
 
| NudgeQuaToHit =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeQuaDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range =
  <!-- Values: the text of the crit range, without the crit multiplier (e.g. "18-20", no quotes). -->
  <!-- Default is 19-20 for melee, and 20 for natural                                            -->
 
 
 
<!--  RANGED ATTACK INFORMATION  -->
 
| RangedAtkName =
  <!-- 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 -->
 
| RangedAtkNotes =
  <!-- add any specials (e.g. "as negative energy" or "plus filth fever (see below)", etc.) -->
 
| RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly =
  <!-- use if Ranged Attack does something different during a full attack; replaces RangedAtkNotes value if not blank -->
 
| Override-Ranged-Atk--Std-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- 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            -->
 
| Override-Ranged-Atk--Full-Atk-Qty =
  <!-- 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 =
  <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) -->
 
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =
  <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
 
| NudgeRangedToHit =
  <!-- any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeRangedDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range =
  <!-- Values: the text of the crit range, without the crit multiplier (e.g. "18-20", no quotes). -->
  <!-- Default is 19-20 for melee, and 20 for natural                                            -->
 
 
 
<!--  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: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
 
 
<!--  ABILITY SCORES  -->
| Str = 19
| Dex = 15
| Con = 19
| Int = 5
| Wis = 14
| Cha = 13
 
 
<!--  FEATS  -->
 
| Feat1 = Trip, Improved
| Feat2 =
| Feat3 =
| Feat4 =
  <!-- Just the feat name; will be autolinked, and ShortDesc added -->
 
 
<!--  SKILLS  -->
 
| Skill1 = Stealth
| Skill2 = Survival
| Skill3 =
| Skill4 =
| Skill5 =
 
| NudgeSkill1 = +5
| NudgeSkill2 = +5
| NudgeSkill3 =
| NudgeSkill4 =
| NudgeSkill5 =
  <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-8 -->
 
| Skill1Notes = in Dim Light
| Skill2Notes = in Dim Light
| Skill3Notes =
| Skill4Notes =
| Skill5Notes =
  <!-- Values: Text about conditional bonuses to skill (e.g. "+4 while in tall grass") -->
 
 
<!--  LANGUAGES  -->
 
| Languages = Can understand, but not speak, Common and several other languages based on Darkness (GM fiat)
  <!-- Comma-separated list -->
 
 
<!--  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) -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 1  -->
 
| Ability-1-Name = Shadow Blend
 
| Ability-1-Type = Su
  <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->
 
| 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 = In any condition of illumination other than full daylight, a shadow mastiff can disappear into the shadows, giving it total concealment (50% miss chance). Artificial illumination, even a light or continual flame spell, does not negate this ability. A [[Daylight (Spell)]], however, will.
  <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below -->
  <!-- Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special1ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special1TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special1SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special1StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special1SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special1AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special1-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special1-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special1-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special1-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special1-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special1-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility1ToHit =
  <!-- ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1TouchAttack =
  <!-- ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1SaveDC =
  <!-- ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1StandardDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility1SwiftDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility1AlphaDamage =
  <!-- Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility1-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility1-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 2  -->
 
| Ability-2-Name = Shadowy Lunge
 
| Ability-2-Type = Su
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-2-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-2-Description = If they have been targeted or damaged by an attack of any sort from beyond their melee reach, and their Shadow Blend ability is working, they may use [[Greater Teleport]], up to 60 feet, once per encounter, as a move action, to move adjacent to the enemy who dared to attack them.  If they attack the enemy with their Shadowy Maw attack in the same round as they use Shadowy Lunge, they attack against their flat-footed Armor Class. 
  <!--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
        {{#var:Special2TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special2SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special2StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special2SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special2AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special2-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special2-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special2-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special2-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special2-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special2-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility2ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility2SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility2AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility2-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility2-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 3  -->
 
| Ability-3-Name = Menace
 
| Ability-3-Type = Su
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-3-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-3-Description = As a swift action, a Shadow Mastiff can exude menace, inspiring fear in nearby enemies.  All enemies within 100 feet of the Shadow Mastiff must make a Will save against a DC of {{#var:Special3SaveDC}}, or become [[Startled]] until the end of the encounter.  This is a mind-affecting fear effect.  If a creature is already [[Startled]] when affected by Menace, they instead become [[Panicked]] for one round, after which they are [[Startled]] until the end of the counter.
 
:Creatures subjected to Menace can only be forced to save against it up to once per round.  Once a creature has rolled a save against Menace, succeed or fail, that creature can ignore the subsequent uses of Menace (but not its effects) until the following round.
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special3ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special3TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special3SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special3StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special3SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special3AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special3-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special3-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special3-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special3-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special3-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special3-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility3ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility3SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility3AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility3-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility3-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 4  -->
 
| Ability-4-Name = Trip
 
| Ability-4-Type = Su
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-4-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-4-Description = A shadow mastiff that hits with its Shadowy Maw attack can attempt to trip the opponent as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity, rolling a D20 plus their Maneuver Offense of {{#var:Special4-Maneuver-Offense}} against their foes Maneuver Defense, with a +2 bonus on the roll. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the shadow mastiff in return.
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special4ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special4TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special4SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special4StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special4SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special4AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special4-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special4-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special4-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special4-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special4-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special4-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility4ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility4SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility4AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility4-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility4-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 5  -->
 
| Ability-5-Name =
 
| Ability-5-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-5-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-5-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special5ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special5TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special5SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special5StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special5SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special5AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special5-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special5-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special5-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special5-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special5-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special5-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility5ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility5SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility5AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility5-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility5-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 6  -->
 
| Ability-6-Name =
 
| Ability-6-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-6-Concentration =
  <!--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 below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special6ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special6TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special6SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special6StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special6SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special6AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special6-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special6-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special6-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special6-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special6-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special6-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility6ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility6SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility6AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility6-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility6-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 7  -->
 
| Ability-7-Name =
 
| Ability-7-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-7-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-7-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
        {{#var:Special7TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special7SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special7StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special7SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special7AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special7-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special7-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special7-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special7-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special7-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special7-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility7ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility7SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility7AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility7-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility7-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 8  -->
 
| Ability-8-Name =
 
| Ability-8-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| 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 below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special8ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special8TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special8SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special8StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special8SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special8AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special8-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special8-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special8-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special8-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special8-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special8-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility8ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility8SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility8AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility8-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility8-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITY 9  -->
 
| Ability-9-Name =
 
| Ability-9-Type =
  <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
 
| Ability-9-Concentration =
  <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded-->
 
| Ability-9-Description =
  <!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables below-->
  <!--Available Variables:
        {{#var:Special91ToHit}}          To-Hit
        {{#var:Special9TouchAttack}}    Touch To-Hit
        {{#var:Special9SaveDC}}          Save DC
        {{#var:Special9StandardDmg}}    Std Damage
        {{#var:Special9SwiftDmg}}        Swift Damage
        {{#var:Special9AlphaDmg}}        Alpha Damage
        {{#var:Special9-Ability-Dmg}}    Stat Damage
        {{#var:Special9-Hit-Points}}    Hit Points
        {{#var:Special9-Hit-Dice}}      Hit Dice
        {{#var:Special9-Maneuver-Offense}}      Maneuver Offense
        {{#var:Special9-Maneuver-Defense}}      Maneuver Defense
        {{#var:Special9-CR}}            CR
        {{#var:Easy-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Average-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Challenging-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Hard-Skill-DC}}
        {{#var:Impossible-Skill-DC}}
    -->
    <!-- You can also adjust these variables using: {{#expr: }} to perform simple math operations, like +, -, /, *. -->
    <!-- {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}+2}} adds two to the CR.  {{#expr:{{#var:Special1-CR}}*2}} doubles the CR.    -->
 
| NudgeAbility9ToHit =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9TouchAttack =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9SaveDC =
  <!--ADDER: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-3 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9StandardDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility9SwiftDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility9AlphaDamage =
  <!--Values: vhi (+4 CR's), hi (+2 CR's), lo (-2 CR's), vlo (-4 CR's), or leave blank -->
 
| NudgeAbility9-AbilityDamage =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9-HitPoints =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit points, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9-HitDice =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's hit dice, use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9-CR =
  <!-- MULTIPLIER: to get 25% of the creature's challenge rating (CR), use 0.25 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9-ManeuverOffense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
| NudgeAbility9-ManeuverDefense =
  <!-- ADDER: use any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 -->
 
 
 
<!--  COMBAT TACTICS  -->
 
| CombatTactics = Shadow Mastiffs hunt in packs, and cooperate to efficiently bring down their enemies.  Because Menace cannot affect a foe more than once per round, only one Mastiff will use the Menace ability each round.
 
:Shadow Mastiffs also have Spring Attack, allowing them to use their excellent speed to run into a fight, make a bite attack, and run back out.  This forces enemies to move up to the Mastiff, possibly provoking attacks of opportunity from their startled allies. Even worse, if someone attacks the beasts from range, then the next round the offended Mastiff will use Shadowy Lunge to exact revenge.  More than one hapless Wizard has expired suddenly and terribly after hitting Shadow Mastiffs with a fireball, only to be buried under a swarm of enraged beasts that suddenly appeared adjacent to them...with flanks, and attacking against their flat-footed armor class.
 
:Once enemies move to engage, the Mastiff is usually pretty happy to take full attacks, but may use spring attack to find a flank or reposition themselves.  Shadow Mastiffs are not brilliant, but have animal cunning, and a solid understanding of pack tactics, and will use their 50 percent miss chance to try and set up flanks, attack prone foes, and generally be terribly dangerous.
 
:Shadow Mastiffs will flee a combat if clearly outmatched by their enemies, and especially if their Shadow Blend power has been negated.
 
 
 
 
<!--  OUT OF COMBAT  -->
 
| OutOfCombat = Shadow Mastiffs are surprisingly not very popular as pets of other monster clans, mainly because they are nearly impossible to leash or control, thanks to their Shadowy Lunge power.  In addition, their temperament is bad in the extreme. 
 
:Instead, if Shadow Mastiffs are found with other monsters, they are treated as working companions, not pets, typically housed seperately from others and placed strategically in the way of invaders. Given how mean and aggressive a Shadow Mastiff is, they will perform their duty without prompting.
 
 
 
<!--  TREASURE AND XP  -->
 
| TreasureNotes = Shadow Mastiff teeth and skulls are very valuable to collectors.
 
| XPNotes =
 
 
}}

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