lukasparke-archivesOfNethysScraper/sorted/creature/Kithangian.json

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 "markdown": "<title level=\"1\" pfs=\"\">[Kithangian (Beast Demon)](/Monsters.aspx?ID=2457)</title>\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"medium\" flex=\"1 1 400px\">\r\n\r\nThe kithangian—a horrifying amalgam of [horse](/MonsterFamilies.aspx?ID=62) and [scorpion](/MonsterFamilies.aspx?ID=87) also known as a “beast demon”—is a foul fiend born of the souls of mortals who abused and tormented animals in life. Kithangians tend to roam wild areas rife with animals to torture, though humanoid settlements with plenty of pets or livestock also make for tantalizing hunting grounds. Uncontested for too long, a kithangian's presence has a corrupting influence on the local fauna, which birth fiendish monstrosities until the demon is vanquished. If it realizes it's being tracked by vengeful [druids](/Classes.aspx?ID=6) or demon slayers, a kithangian assumes the shape of an unassuming animal so it can get the jump on its pursuers.\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n**[Recall Knowledge - Fiend](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**\r\n([Religion](/Skills.aspx?ID=13)): DC 28\r\n\r\n**[Unspecific Lore](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**: DC 26\r\n\r\n**[Specific Lore](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**: DC 23\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"medium\">\r\n<image src=\"/images/Monsters/Demon_Kithangian.png\" />\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n</row>\r\n\r\n<title level=\"2\" right=\"Creature 9\">[Kithangian](/Monsters.aspx?ID=2457)</title>\r\n\r\n<traits>\r\n<trait label=\"Uncommon\" url=\"/Traits.aspx?ID=159\" />\r\n<trait label=\"CE\" url=\"/Rules.aspx?ID=95\" />\r\n<trait label=\"Large\" />\r\n<trait label=\"Demon\" url=\"/Traits.aspx?ID=42\" />\r\n<trait label=\"Fiend\" url=\"/Traits.aspx?ID=70\" />\r\n</traits>\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"tiny\">**Source** [Pathfinder #188: They Watched the Stars](/Sources.aspx?ID=194) pg. 85</row>\n\n**Perception** +19; [darkvision](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=12)\r\n\r\n**Languages**\r\n[Abyssal](/Languages.aspx?ID=12), [Celestial](/Languages.aspx?ID=16), [Draconic](/Languages.aspx?ID=2); [_speak with animals_](/Spells.aspx?ID=293), [telepathy](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=37) 100 feet\r\n\r\n**Skills**\r\n[Athletics](/Skills.aspx?ID=3) +20, [Intimidation](/Skills.aspx?ID=7) +20, [Nature](/Skills.aspx?ID=10) +21, [Stealth](/Skills.aspx?ID=15) +16\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n**Str** +6\r\n\r\n**Dex** +3\r\n\r\n**Con** +5\r\n\r\n**Int** -2\r\n\r\n**Wis** +4\r\n\r\n**Cha** +3\r\n</row>\n\n</column>\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n**AC** 28 \r\n\r\n**Fort** +20 \r\n\r\n**Ref** +15 \r\n\r\n**Will** +19 \r\n\r\n+1 status to all saves vs. [magic](/Traits.aspx?ID=103)\r\n</row>\r\n\r\n**HP** 205\n\n**Weaknesses**\r\n[cold iron](/Equipment.aspx?ID=375) 10, good 10\r\n\r\n**[All-Around Vision](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=1)** <br />**Animal Kindness Vulnerability** Kithangians find kindness to animals revolting. The first time each round that a kithangian sees someone heal or otherwise provide aid to a creature that has the [animal](/Traits.aspx?ID=9) trait, the kithangian takes 3d6 mental damage.\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n\r\n**Speed** 30 feet\r\n\r\n**Melee**\r\n<actions string=\"Single Action\" />\r\npincer +21 ([Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103), [reach 10 feet](/Traits.aspx?ID=192)),\r\n**Damage** 2d12+9 slashing plus [Grab](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=18)\r\n\r\n**Melee**\r\n<actions string=\"Single Action\" />\r\nstinger +21 ([Agile](/Traits.aspx?ID=170), [Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103), [reach 10 feet](/Traits.aspx?ID=192)),\r\n**Damage** 2d8+9 piercing plus kithangian venom\r\n\r\n**Divine Innate Spells** DC 25\r\n- **1st**\r\n[Command](/Spells.aspx?ID=45) (at will; animals only)\r\n- **3rd**\r\n[Paralyze](/Spells.aspx?ID=213) (×2)\r\n- **4th**\r\n[Air Walk](/Spells.aspx?ID=6), [Dimension Door](/Spells.aspx?ID=69)\r\n- **Constant (4th)**\r\n[Speak with Animals](/Spells.aspx?ID=293)\r\n\r\n**Divine Rituals** DC 25\r\n\r\n- **1st**\r\n[Abyssal Pact](/Rituals.aspx?ID=21)\r\n\r\n**Animal Killer**   A kithangian's melee Strikes deal an additional 2d6 damage to animals.\r\n\r\n**Change Shape** <actions string=\"Single Action\" /> ([Concentrate](/Traits.aspx?ID=32), [Divine](/Traits.aspx?ID=48), [Polymorph](/Traits.aspx?ID=127), [Transmutation](/Traits.aspx?ID=157)) The kithangian can take on the appearance of any Medium or Large [animal](/Traits.aspx?ID=9). This doesn't change its Speed or their attack and damage modifiers with its Strikes, but it might change the damage type its Strikes deal.\r\n\r\n**Kithangian Venom**  ([Poison](/Traits.aspx?ID=126)) **Saving Throw** DC 25 Fortitude; **Maximum Duration** 6 rounds; **Stage 1** 2d6 poison damage (2 rounds); **Stage 2** 2d6 poison damage and [sickened 1](/Conditions.aspx?ID=34) (2 rounds); **Stage 3** 3d6 poison damage and sickened 2 (2 rounds)\r\n\r\n**Rasping Tongues** <actions string=\"Single Action\" /> ([Attack](/Traits.aspx?ID=15)) **Frequency** once per round; **Requirements** The kithangian has a creature [grabbed](/Conditions.aspx?ID=20) in one or both pincers; **Effect** Barbed tongues slither out of the faces in the kithangian's pincers. The tongues burrow into grabbed creatures and inject their minds with haunting psychic screams. Each grabbed creature takes 2d8 piercing damage and 2d8 mental damage. A creature can try to resist the mental damage by attempting a DC 25 [basic](/Rules.aspx?ID=329) Will save.\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n<aside>\r\n<title level=\"2\" noclass=\"true\" icon=\"/images/Icons/Sidebar_2_AdditionalLore.png\">Demon Hunters</title>\r\n\r\nReclaimers of the Sarkoris Scar who follow the [Green Faith](/Deities.aspx?ID=22) consider kithangians particularly heinous foes. They take grim satisfaction in hunting and slaying such demons, viewing their extermination as just vengeance for the evils these demons visit upon wildlife.\r\n</aside>\r\n\r\n<document level=\"2\" id=\"creature-family-28\" />",
 "name": "Kithangian",
 "npc": false,
 "perception": 19,
 "rarity": "uncommon",
 "reflex_save": 15,
 "release_date": "2023-02-22",
 "resistance": {},
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  "Intimidation +20",
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  "Stealth +16"
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  "Pathfinder #188: They Watched the Stars"
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  "Pathfinder #188: They Watched the Stars pg. 85"
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 "source_group": "Gatewalkers",
 "source_markdown": "<row gap=\"tiny\">[Pathfinder #188: They Watched the Stars](/Sources.aspx?ID=194) pg. 85</row>",
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  "max": 30
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  "Dimension Door",
  "Paralyze",
  "Command",
  "Speak with Animals"
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 "summary": "The kithangian—a horrifying amalgam of  horse  and  scorpion  also known as a “beast demon”—is a foul fiend born of the souls of mortals who abused …",
 "summary_markdown": "The kithangian—a horrifying amalgam of  horse  and  scorpion  also known as a “beast demon”—is a foul fiend born of the souls of mortals who abused …",
 "text": " Kithangian (Beast Demon) The kithangian—a horrifying amalgam of horse and scorpion also known as a “beast demon”—is a foul fiend born of the souls of mortals who abused and tormented animals in life. Kithangians tend to roam wild areas rife with animals to torture, though humanoid settlements with plenty of pets or livestock also make for tantalizing hunting grounds. Uncontested for too long, a kithangian's presence has a corrupting influence on the local fauna, which birth fiendish monstrosities until the demon is vanquished. If it realizes it's being tracked by vengeful druids or demon slayers, a kithangian assumes the shape of an unassuming animal so it can get the jump on its pursuers. Recall Knowledge - Fiend (Religion): DC 28 Unspecific Lore : DC 26 Specific Lore : DC 23 Kithangian Source Pathfinder #188: They Watched the Stars pg. 85 Perception +19; darkvision Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic; speak with animals , telepathy 100 feet Skills Athletics +20, Intimidation +20, Nature +21, Stealth +16 Str +6 Dex +3 Con +5 Int -2 Wis +4 Cha +3 --- AC 28 Fort +20 Ref +15 Will +19 +1 status to all saves vs. magic HP 205 Weaknesses cold iron 10, good 10 All-Around Vision Animal Kindness Vulnerability Kithangians find kindness to animals revolting. The first time each round that a kithangian sees someone heal or otherwise provide aid to a creature that has the animal trait, the kithangian takes 3d6 mental damage. --- Speed 30 feet Melee Single Action pincer +21 (Magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d12+9 slashing plus Grab Melee Single Action stinger +21 (Agile, Magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d8+9 piercing plus kithangian venom Divine Innate Spells DC 25 - 1st Command (at will; animals only) - 3rd Paralyze (×2) - 4th Air Walk, Dimension Door - Constant (4th) Speak with Animals Divine Rituals DC 25 - 1st Abyssal Pact Animal Killer A kithangian's melee Strikes deal an additional 2d6 damage to animals. Change Shape Single Action (Concentrate, Divine, Polymorph, Transmutation) The kithangian can take on the appearance of any Medium or Large animal. This doesn't change its Speed or their attack and damage modifiers with its Strikes, but it might change the damage type its Strikes deal. Kithangian Venom (Poison) Saving Throw DC 25 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 6 rounds; Stage 1 2d6 poison damage (2 rounds); Stage 2 2d6 poison damage and sickened 1 (2 rounds); Stage 3 3d6 poison damage and sickened 2 (2 rounds) Rasping Tongues Single Action (Attack) Frequency once per round; Requirements The kithangian has a creature grabbed in one or both pincers; Effect Barbed tongues slither out of the faces in the kithangian's pincers. The tongues burrow into grabbed creatures and inject their minds with haunting psychic screams. Each grabbed creature takes 2d8 piercing damage and 2d8 mental damage. A creature can try to resist the mental damage by attempting a DC 25 basic Will save. Demon Hunters Reclaimers of the Sarkoris Scar who follow the Green Faith consider kithangians particularly heinous foes. They take grim satisfaction in hunting and slaying such demons, viewing their extermination as just vengeance for the evils these demons visit upon wildlife. ",
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