{
"ac": 43,
"alignment": "LE",
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"category": "creature",
"charisma": 6,
"constitution": 7,
"creature_ability": [
"Blightburn Radiation",
"Charged Earth",
"Change Shape",
"Earth Glide"
],
"creature_family": "Blightburn Genies",
"creature_family_markdown": "[Blightburn Genies](/MonsterFamilies.aspx?ID=180)",
"dexterity": 6,
"exclude_from_search": false,
"fortitude_save": 33,
"hp": 280,
"hp_raw": "280",
"id": "creature-874",
"image": [
"/Images/Monsters/Ararda.png"
],
"immunity": [
"disease"
],
"immunity_markdown": "[disease](/Traits.aspx?ID=46)",
"intelligence": 3,
"language": [
"Terran",
"Undercommon"
],
"language_markdown": "[Terran](/Languages.aspx?ID=22), [Undercommon](/Languages.aspx?ID=11)",
"level": 18,
"markdown": "[Ararda](/Monsters.aspx?ID=874)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[Shaitans](/Monsters.aspx?ID=213) corrupted by the Black Desert's blightburn become scorpion-like arardas. While other earth genies sparkle with the iridescence of gemstones and evoke the power of the earth itself, arardas use their connection to the ground to harness the might of electricity. Arardas are so infused with this radioactive crystal that their mere presence is toxic to most living creatures.\r\n\r\n\r\n**[Recall Knowledge - Elemental](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**\r\n([Arcana](/Skills.aspx?ID=2), [Nature](/Skills.aspx?ID=10)): DC 43\r\n\r\n**[Unspecific Lore](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**: DC 41\r\n\r\n**[Specific Lore](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**: DC 38\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n[Ararda](/Monsters.aspx?ID=874)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**Source** [Pathfinder #155: Lord of the Black Sands](/Sources.aspx?ID=33) pg. 79
\n\n**Perception** +31; [darkvision](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=12), [_detect magic_](/Spells.aspx?ID=66), [tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=40)\r\n\r\n**Languages**\r\n[Terran](/Languages.aspx?ID=22), [Undercommon](/Languages.aspx?ID=11)\r\n\r\n**Skills**\r\n[Athletics](/Skills.aspx?ID=3) +35, [Black Desert Lore](/Skills.aspx?ID=8) +27, [Deception](/Skills.aspx?ID=5) +30, [Intimidation](/Skills.aspx?ID=7) +30, [Nature](/Skills.aspx?ID=10) +33, [Survival](/Skills.aspx?ID=16) +33\r\n\r\n\r\n**Str** +9\r\n\r\n**Dex** +6\r\n\r\n**Con** +7\r\n\r\n**Int** +3\r\n\r\n**Wis** +7\r\n\r\n**Cha** +6\r\n
\n\n**Items**\r\n_+2 [greater striking](/Equipment.aspx?ID=280) [maul](/Weapons.aspx?ID=33)_\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**AC** 43 \r\n\r\n**Fort** +33 \r\n\r\n**Ref** +30 \r\n\r\n**Will** +31 \n\n
\r\n\r\n**HP** 280\n\n**Immunities**\r\n[disease](/Traits.aspx?ID=46)\r\n\r\n**Resistances**\r\nelectricity 20\r\n\r\n**Weaknesses**\r\nsonic 20\r\n\r\n**Blightburn Radiation** ([abjuration](/Traits.aspx?ID=2), [arcane](/Traits.aspx?ID=11), [aura](/Traits.aspx?ID=206), [disease](/Traits.aspx?ID=46)) 60 feet. Blightburn crystals infused into an ararda's body attempt to [counteract](/Rules.aspx?ID=371) any [teleportation](/Traits.aspx?ID=156) spell moving into or out of the aura's emanation (counteract check +31; 7th level). In addition, any creature that starts its turn within the emanation is exposed to [blightburn sickness](/Diseases.aspx?ID=21). The aura is blocked by lead sheeting, 1 foot of stone, or large force effects (such as a [_wall of force_](/Spells.aspx?ID=363), but not a [_shield_](/Spells.aspx?ID=280) spell). An ararda can suppress their aura with an action that has the [concentrate](/Traits.aspx?ID=32) trait.
**Charged Earth** ([electricity](/Traits.aspx?ID=56)) Any creature that hits an ararda with an unarmed attack or touches the ararda takes 2d8 electricity damage. Weapons that hit an ararda also take 2d8 electricity damage.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**Speed** 30 feet, burrow 45 feet, fly 20 feet; earth glide\r\n\r\n**Melee**\r\n\r\n_maul_ +35 ([Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103), [reach 10 feet](/Traits.aspx?ID=192), [Shove](/Traits.aspx?ID=193)),\r\n**Damage** 3d12+17 bludgeoning\r\n\r\n**Melee**\r\n\r\nsand fist +35 ([Agile](/Traits.aspx?ID=170), [Earth](/Traits.aspx?ID=55), [Electricity](/Traits.aspx?ID=56), [Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103), [Nonlethal](/Traits.aspx?ID=188), [reach 10 feet](/Traits.aspx?ID=192)),\r\n**Damage** 2d8+17 bludgeoning plus 2d8 electricity and [blightburn sickness](/Diseases.aspx?ID=21)\r\n\r\n**Ranged**\r\n\r\nsand spear +32 ([Earth](/Traits.aspx?ID=55), [Electricity](/Traits.aspx?ID=56), [Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103), [range increment 30 feet](/Traits.aspx?ID=248)),\r\n**Damage** 4d8 piercing plus 2d8 electricity and [blightburn sickness](/Diseases.aspx?ID=21)\r\n\r\n**Arcane Innate Spells** DC 37\r\n- **4th**\r\n[Gaseous Form](/Spells.aspx?ID=129) (self only), [Glitterdust](/Spells.aspx?ID=136) (×3)\r\n- **5th**\r\n[Shape Stone](/Spells.aspx?ID=276) (at will)\r\n- **6th**\r\n[Veil](/Spells.aspx?ID=355) (self only), [Wall of Stone](/Spells.aspx?ID=365)\r\n- **7th**\r\n[Chain Lightning](/Spells.aspx?ID=33), [Flesh to Stone](/Spells.aspx?ID=123)\r\n- **Constant (4th)**\r\n[Detect Magic](/Spells.aspx?ID=66)\r\n\r\n**[Change Shape](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=8)** ([Arcane](/Traits.aspx?ID=11), [Concentrate](/Traits.aspx?ID=32), [Polymorph](/Traits.aspx?ID=127), [Transmutation](/Traits.aspx?ID=157)) The ararda can take on the form of an scorpion. The scorpion form always looks the same, but the ararda can choose to become either Tiny or Small in this form. This transformation doesn't change their Speed or the attack and damage bonuses of their Strikes, but might change the damage type their Strikes deal (typically to piercing).\r\n\r\n**Earth Glide** The ararda can [Burrow](/Actions.aspx?ID=93) through dirt and stone at its full burrow Speed, leaving no tunnels or signs of its passing.\r\n\r\n\n\n",
"name": "Ararda",
"npc": false,
"perception": 31,
"rarity": "rare",
"reflex_save": 30,
"release_date": "2020-05-27",
"resistance": {
"electricity": 20
},
"resistance_markdown": "electricity 20",
"resistance_raw": "electricity 20",
"search_markdown": "\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**Source** [Pathfinder #155: Lord of the Black Sands](/Sources.aspx?ID=33) pg. 79
\r\n\r\n**Creature Family** [Blightburn Genies](/MonsterFamilies.aspx?ID=180)\r\n\r\n\r\n**HP** 280\r\n\r\n**AC** 43\r\n\r\n**Fort** +33\r\n\r\n**Ref** +30\r\n\r\n**Will** +31\r\n\r\n**Perception** +31\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n\r\nShaitans corrupted by the Black Desert's blightburn become scorpion-like arardas. While other earth genies sparkle with the iridescence of …\r\n",
"sense": " darkvision , detect magic , tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet ",
"sense_markdown": "[darkvision](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=12), [_detect magic_](/Spells.aspx?ID=66), [tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=40)",
"size": [
"Large"
],
"skill": [
"Athletics +35",
"Black Desert Lore +27",
"Deception +30",
"Intimidation +30",
"Nature +33",
"Survival +33"
],
"skill_markdown": "[Athletics](/Skills.aspx?ID=3) +35, [Black Desert Lore](/Skills.aspx?ID=8) +27, [Deception](/Skills.aspx?ID=5) +30, [Intimidation](/Skills.aspx?ID=7) +30, [Nature](/Skills.aspx?ID=10) +33, [Survival](/Skills.aspx?ID=16) +33",
"source": [
"Pathfinder #155: Lord of the Black Sands"
],
"source_raw": [
"Pathfinder #155: Lord of the Black Sands pg. 79"
],
"source_category": "Adventure Paths",
"source_group": "Extinction Curse",
"source_markdown": "[Pathfinder #155: Lord of the Black Sands](/Sources.aspx?ID=33) pg. 79
",
"speed": {
"burrow": 45,
"fly": 20,
"land": 30,
"max": 45
},
"speed_markdown": "30 feet, burrow 45 feet, fly 20 feet; earth glide",
"speed_raw": "30 feet, burrow 45 feet, fly 20 feet; earth glide",
"spell": [
"Chain Lightning",
"Flesh to Stone",
"Veil",
"Wall of Stone",
"Shape Stone",
"Gaseous Form",
"Glitterdust",
"Detect Magic"
],
"spell_markdown": "[Chain Lightning](/Spells.aspx?ID=33), [Detect Magic](/Spells.aspx?ID=66), [Flesh to Stone](/Spells.aspx?ID=123), [Gaseous Form](/Spells.aspx?ID=129), [Glitterdust](/Spells.aspx?ID=136), [Shape Stone](/Spells.aspx?ID=276), [Veil](/Spells.aspx?ID=355), [Wall of Stone](/Spells.aspx?ID=365)",
"spoilers": "Extinction Curse",
"strength": 9,
"strongest_save": [
"fort",
"fortitude"
],
"summary": "Shaitans corrupted by the Black Desert's blightburn become scorpion-like arardas. While other earth genies sparkle with the iridescence of …",
"summary_markdown": "Shaitans corrupted by the Black Desert's blightburn become scorpion-like arardas. While other earth genies sparkle with the iridescence of …",
"text": " Ararda Shaitans corrupted by the Black Desert's blightburn become scorpion-like arardas. While other earth genies sparkle with the iridescence of gemstones and evoke the power of the earth itself, arardas use their connection to the ground to harness the might of electricity. Arardas are so infused with this radioactive crystal that their mere presence is toxic to most living creatures. Recall Knowledge - Elemental (Arcana, Nature): DC 43 Unspecific Lore : DC 41 Specific Lore : DC 38 Ararda Source Pathfinder #155: Lord of the Black Sands pg. 79 Perception +31; darkvision, detect magic , tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet Languages Terran, Undercommon Skills Athletics +35, Black Desert Lore +27, Deception +30, Intimidation +30, Nature +33, Survival +33 Str +9 Dex +6 Con +7 Int +3 Wis +7 Cha +6 Items +2 greater striking maul --- AC 43 Fort +33 Ref +30 Will +31 HP 280 Immunities disease Resistances electricity 20 Weaknesses sonic 20 Blightburn Radiation (abjuration, arcane, aura, disease) 60 feet. Blightburn crystals infused into an ararda's body attempt to counteract any teleportation spell moving into or out of the aura's emanation (counteract check +31; 7th level). In addition, any creature that starts its turn within the emanation is exposed to blightburn sickness. The aura is blocked by lead sheeting, 1 foot of stone, or large force effects (such as a wall of force , but not a shield spell). An ararda can suppress their aura with an action that has the concentrate trait. Charged Earth (electricity) Any creature that hits an ararda with an unarmed attack or touches the ararda takes 2d8 electricity damage. Weapons that hit an ararda also take 2d8 electricity damage. --- Speed 30 feet, burrow 45 feet, fly 20 feet; earth glide Melee Single Action maul +35 (Magical, reach 10 feet, Shove), Damage 3d12+17 bludgeoning Melee Single Action sand fist +35 (Agile, Earth, Electricity, Magical, Nonlethal, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d8+17 bludgeoning plus 2d8 electricity and blightburn sickness Ranged Single Action sand spear +32 (Earth, Electricity, Magical, range increment 30 feet), Damage 4d8 piercing plus 2d8 electricity and blightburn sickness Arcane Innate Spells DC 37 - 4th Gaseous Form (self only), Glitterdust (×3) - 5th Shape Stone (at will) - 6th Veil (self only), Wall of Stone - 7th Chain Lightning, Flesh to Stone - Constant (4th) Detect Magic Change Shape Single Action (Arcane, Concentrate, Polymorph, Transmutation) The ararda can take on the form of an scorpion. The scorpion form always looks the same, but the ararda can choose to become either Tiny or Small in this form. This transformation doesn't change their Speed or the attack and damage bonuses of their Strikes, but might change the damage type their Strikes deal (typically to piercing). Earth Glide The ararda can Burrow through dirt and stone at its full burrow Speed, leaving no tunnels or signs of its passing. ",
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"Earth",
"Elemental",
"Genie",
"Rare",
"LE",
"Large"
],
"trait_markdown": "[Earth](/Traits.aspx?ID=55), [Elemental](/Traits.aspx?ID=57), [Genie](/Traits.aspx?ID=216), [Rare](/Traits.aspx?ID=137)",
"trait_raw": [
"Earth",
"Elemental",
"Genie",
"Rare"
],
"type": "Creature",
"url": "/Monsters.aspx?ID=874",
"vision": "Darkvision",
"weakest_save": [
"ref",
"reflex"
],
"weakness": {
"sonic": 20
},
"weakness_markdown": "sonic 20",
"weakness_raw": "sonic 20",
"will_save": 31,
"wisdom": 7
}