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<blockquote data-quote="Beefermatic" data-source="post: 8768536" data-attributes="member: 6670757"><p>The Ghoma are a type of demonic elemental entity from my campaign setting. They range in power from CR 3 all the way to around CR 200.</p><p></p><p>They are the footsoldiers of Vlitra, the primary bbeg from my setting, and are considered both Qlippoth, Elementals, and native outsiders and any form of Qlippoth can be reskinned as a Ghoma by simply applying the Ghoma subtype to the Qlippoth.</p><p></p><p>The known forms of the Ghoma are as follows and have roughly the following challenge ratings: (all forms of Qlippoth are found among the ghoma, simply replace their Qlippoth Traits and increase their CR by +1)</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Howler (Gorilla) CR 3</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Howler Alpha (Silverback Gorilla)CR 7</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Stinger (Manta Ray) CR 9</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Charger (Rhino) CR 12</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Nightflier (Vampire Bat) CR 23</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Squasher (Snapping Turtle) CR 30+</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Crusher (Elephant/ Boar Hybrid) CR 40+</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Glider (Lionfish/ Anglerfish Hybrid) CR 60+</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Devastator (Stag Beetle, Firefly hybrid) 80+</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Lasher (Ammonite/ Nautilus Hybrid) CR 90+</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Striker (Turtle/Cobra Hybrid) CR 120+</p><p></p><p>Ghoma Carrier (Barnacle) CR 200+</p><p></p><p>The weakest of the Ghoma, the howler represents the bulk of the ghoma force, large, fast, and strong the howler is hard to beat for low level characters and as they attack in great numbers, they can remain a viable threat even past level 10. They are generally found raiding unarmed or lightly armed settlements and filling up ghomic swarms and invasions.</p><p></p><p>----------------------</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 22px">Ghoma Howler, CR 3</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><em>A Powerfully built gorilla made of made of lava appears before you. Black as obsidian with smoldering cracks of burning magma glowing throughout from within, It howls into the air and attacks.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>XP</strong>: 800</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>NE</strong> Large Outsider (Ghoma) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Init</strong> +5, <strong>Senses:</strong> Perception +5, Darkvision 60, Scent </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Defense</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Hit Dice</strong>: 3d10, +12 Con, +3 Toughness (35 hp)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>AC:</strong> 18 ( +1 Dex, +8 Natural, -1 Size) Touch: 10, Flat Footed: 17 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Fort </strong>+7,<strong> Ref</strong> +4, <strong>Will</strong> +4 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Defensive Abilities:</strong> Damage Reduction 5/Good, Immune: Cold, Fire, Mind Influencing Effects, Poison, Bleed, Paralysis, Sleep, Stunning, Critical Hits, Flanking, Precision Based effects; Resist Acid: 10, Electricity 10, Fast Healing 1</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Offense</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Speed </strong>50ft, Climb 20ft</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Melee: </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><em>2 Slams</em>: 1d6+5 Bludgeoning +1d6 fire, x2 Crit, (+7/+7 Melee) and <em>Bite</em>: 1d4+2 Piercing +1d6 Fire, x2 (+1 Melee)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Ranged:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><em>Orb of Fire:</em> 1d3 Fire, 35 range x2 Crit (+4 Ranged)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Special Attacks:</strong> Heat 1d6, Frightful Gaze, Raging Blood, Howl, Grab, Leap, Spell Like abilities, Summon Ghoma</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Statistics</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Str</strong> 20 +5 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Dex</strong> 13 +1</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Con</strong> 18 +4 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Int </strong>3 -3 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Wis</strong> 11 +1 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Cha</strong> 12 +1</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Base attack</strong>+3;<strong> CMB</strong> +13; <strong>CMD</strong> 24</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Feats:</strong> Toughness, Dodge, Improved Initiative</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Skills:</strong> Acrobatics +5, Climb +17, Intimidate +5, Perception +7, Sense Motive +5</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Racial: ++2 Perception</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Languages:</strong> Abyssal (Can understand but not speak), Telepathy 100 feet (Can only express vague concepts)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Special Qualities:</strong> Gohma Traits, Elemental Traits, Olippoth Traits, Keen Senses</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Ecology</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Environment:</strong> Subterranian, any land</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Organization:</strong> Solitary, Pair, 1d4+2 Group, 3d4+3 Troop, 6d4+6 Tribe, 5d10+25 Invasion</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Treasure: </strong>None</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><u>Special Abilities:</u></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Ghoma Traits (Ex): </strong>The Ghoma count as Elementals and Qlippoth gaining the benefits of both subtypes simultaneously. (This grants Immunity to Cold, Fire, Mind Influencing Effects, Poison, Bleed, Paralysis, Sleep, Stunning, Critical Hits, Flanking, Precision Based effects (Like Sneak attack) and they do not need to breathe, eat or sleep. They also gain resistance 10 to Acid and Electricity)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Frightful Gaze (Su):</strong> The gaze of a Ghoma Howler causes humanoid foes to become more susceptible to further fear based effects. Upon looking into the eyes of a Ghoma Howler from 30 feet or closer a humanoid foe must make a DC 13 Will Save or be Spooked giving them a -2 to further saves against fear based effects and a +1 circumstance bonus on Initiative rolls for 3 minutes. A successful save negates this effect This is a Mind Influencing Effect. (this ability replaces a base Qlippoth’s Horrific Appearance ability)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Heat (Ex): </strong>The bodies of the Ghoma produce palpable heat capable of burning any foe or object that touches them. This deals 1d6 points of fire damage to any being the ghoma touches or who grapple with or inflict any unarmed attack on the ghoma. Any being affected by this ability must make a DC 13 Reflex Save or risk catching fire once per round they remain in contact.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Raging Blood (Ex): </strong>Any successful melee attack upon the ghoma unleashes a spray of molten lava, a successful DC 13 Reflex save negates this damage. This affects all enemies in a 5 ft cone. Any being who fails the save takes 1d4 points of fire damage and risks catching on fire.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Howl (Ex): </strong>Ghoma Howlers can howl in a 60ft radius spread centered on the Ghoma causing a panic inducing fear. All enemies of 4th level or lower must make a DC 13 Will Save or be panicked for 3 minutes fleeing at top speed away from the ghoma. Any being of over 4 HD or making a successful saving throw instead are shaken for 3 rounds. Beings of over 4 HD who make their save are unaffected by this affect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Leap (Ex): </strong>Ghoma Howlers can leap great distances being able to leap a distance equal to their base movement speed and can attack and move in the same motion allowing them to leap, attack, and end their round at the end of their leap distance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><em><u>Summon Ghoma:</u></em> The Ghoma Howler can attempt to summon another Howler with a 40% chance of success 1/day</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><em><u>Spell Like Abilities:</u></em> DC 13, CL 3</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>At Will:</u> Spark, Orb of Fire</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>3/day:</u> Cause Fear, Jump, Expeditious Retreat, Burning Hands, Bulls Strength, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>1/day: </u>Shatter</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">(Orb of fire works exactly like Acid Orb but deals fire instead of acid damage)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Keen Senses (Ex):</strong> Ghoma gain a +2 to Perception Checks</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Grab (Ex): </strong>Ghoma can attempt a grapple check after every unarmed attack without provoking an attack of opportunity, and may grapple a foe while not being considered grappled themselves at a -20 penalty.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Scent (Ex):</strong> The keen senses of the Ghoma grant them the ability to track a foes location by smell alone. This allows them to sense an opponent at 30 feet away (modified by wind) and grants them a +8 bonus on scent based perception checks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Telepathy (Su):</strong> All ghoma can express thoughts to other beings, howlers however due to their limited intelligence can only express vague and simple thoughts or simple concepts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><u>Combat:</u></strong></span></p><p></p><p> <span style="font-size: 18px">Howlers are among the weakest of all Ghoma, they are low level threats used in mass numbers to kill humanoids and sow chaos and destruction.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Ghoma Howlers begin combat by Howling causing panic and discord and rush down foes so stricken and leap, grab and beat down any foe so affected. If met by a foe who resists they use their massive stony fists to beat their foe to a pulp and tear them limb from limb. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">If confronted by a more powerful threat they fight relentlessly until death.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">If forced into a ranged battle they flee or use Orb of Fire or Burning Hands but otherwise have few viable ranged options.</span></p><p></p><p> <span style="font-size: 18px">Though stupid, they are smart enough to make use of their spell like abilities when useful, but always use such abilities besides Bull’s Strength, sparingly</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Beefermatic, post: 8768536, member: 6670757"] The Ghoma are a type of demonic elemental entity from my campaign setting. They range in power from CR 3 all the way to around CR 200. They are the footsoldiers of Vlitra, the primary bbeg from my setting, and are considered both Qlippoth, Elementals, and native outsiders and any form of Qlippoth can be reskinned as a Ghoma by simply applying the Ghoma subtype to the Qlippoth. The known forms of the Ghoma are as follows and have roughly the following challenge ratings: (all forms of Qlippoth are found among the ghoma, simply replace their Qlippoth Traits and increase their CR by +1) Ghoma Howler (Gorilla) CR 3 Ghoma Howler Alpha (Silverback Gorilla)CR 7 Ghoma Stinger (Manta Ray) CR 9 Ghoma Charger (Rhino) CR 12 Ghoma Nightflier (Vampire Bat) CR 23 Ghoma Squasher (Snapping Turtle) CR 30+ Ghoma Crusher (Elephant/ Boar Hybrid) CR 40+ Ghoma Glider (Lionfish/ Anglerfish Hybrid) CR 60+ Ghoma Devastator (Stag Beetle, Firefly hybrid) 80+ Ghoma Lasher (Ammonite/ Nautilus Hybrid) CR 90+ Ghoma Striker (Turtle/Cobra Hybrid) CR 120+ Ghoma Carrier (Barnacle) CR 200+ The weakest of the Ghoma, the howler represents the bulk of the ghoma force, large, fast, and strong the howler is hard to beat for low level characters and as they attack in great numbers, they can remain a viable threat even past level 10. They are generally found raiding unarmed or lightly armed settlements and filling up ghomic swarms and invasions. ---------------------- [B][SIZE=6]Ghoma Howler, CR 3[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=5][I]A Powerfully built gorilla made of made of lava appears before you. Black as obsidian with smoldering cracks of burning magma glowing throughout from within, It howls into the air and attacks.[/I] [B]XP[/B]: 800 [B]NE[/B] Large Outsider (Ghoma) [B]Init[/B] +5, [B]Senses:[/B] Perception +5, Darkvision 60, Scent [U]Defense[/U] [B]Hit Dice[/B]: 3d10, +12 Con, +3 Toughness (35 hp) [B]AC:[/B] 18 ( +1 Dex, +8 Natural, -1 Size) Touch: 10, Flat Footed: 17 [B]Fort [/B]+7,[B] Ref[/B] +4, [B]Will[/B] +4 [B]Defensive Abilities:[/B] Damage Reduction 5/Good, Immune: Cold, Fire, Mind Influencing Effects, Poison, Bleed, Paralysis, Sleep, Stunning, Critical Hits, Flanking, Precision Based effects; Resist Acid: 10, Electricity 10, Fast Healing 1 [U]Offense[/U] [B]Speed [/B]50ft, Climb 20ft [B]Melee: [/B] [I]2 Slams[/I]: 1d6+5 Bludgeoning +1d6 fire, x2 Crit, (+7/+7 Melee) and [I]Bite[/I]: 1d4+2 Piercing +1d6 Fire, x2 (+1 Melee) Ranged: [I]Orb of Fire:[/I] 1d3 Fire, 35 range x2 Crit (+4 Ranged) [B]Special Attacks:[/B] Heat 1d6, Frightful Gaze, Raging Blood, Howl, Grab, Leap, Spell Like abilities, Summon Ghoma [U]Statistics[/U] [B]Str[/B] 20 +5 [B]Dex[/B] 13 +1 [B]Con[/B] 18 +4 [B]Int [/B]3 -3 [B]Wis[/B] 11 +1 [B]Cha[/B] 12 +1 [B]Base attack[/B]+3;[B] CMB[/B] +13; [B]CMD[/B] 24 [B]Feats:[/B] Toughness, Dodge, Improved Initiative [B]Skills:[/B] Acrobatics +5, Climb +17, Intimidate +5, Perception +7, Sense Motive +5 Racial: ++2 Perception [B]Languages:[/B] Abyssal (Can understand but not speak), Telepathy 100 feet (Can only express vague concepts) [B]Special Qualities:[/B] Gohma Traits, Elemental Traits, Olippoth Traits, Keen Senses [U]Ecology[/U] [B]Environment:[/B] Subterranian, any land [B]Organization:[/B] Solitary, Pair, 1d4+2 Group, 3d4+3 Troop, 6d4+6 Tribe, 5d10+25 Invasion [B]Treasure: [/B]None [B][U]Special Abilities:[/U] Ghoma Traits (Ex): [/B]The Ghoma count as Elementals and Qlippoth gaining the benefits of both subtypes simultaneously. (This grants Immunity to Cold, Fire, Mind Influencing Effects, Poison, Bleed, Paralysis, Sleep, Stunning, Critical Hits, Flanking, Precision Based effects (Like Sneak attack) and they do not need to breathe, eat or sleep. They also gain resistance 10 to Acid and Electricity) [B]Frightful Gaze (Su):[/B] The gaze of a Ghoma Howler causes humanoid foes to become more susceptible to further fear based effects. Upon looking into the eyes of a Ghoma Howler from 30 feet or closer a humanoid foe must make a DC 13 Will Save or be Spooked giving them a -2 to further saves against fear based effects and a +1 circumstance bonus on Initiative rolls for 3 minutes. A successful save negates this effect This is a Mind Influencing Effect. (this ability replaces a base Qlippoth’s Horrific Appearance ability) [B]Heat (Ex): [/B]The bodies of the Ghoma produce palpable heat capable of burning any foe or object that touches them. This deals 1d6 points of fire damage to any being the ghoma touches or who grapple with or inflict any unarmed attack on the ghoma. Any being affected by this ability must make a DC 13 Reflex Save or risk catching fire once per round they remain in contact. [B]Raging Blood (Ex): [/B]Any successful melee attack upon the ghoma unleashes a spray of molten lava, a successful DC 13 Reflex save negates this damage. This affects all enemies in a 5 ft cone. Any being who fails the save takes 1d4 points of fire damage and risks catching on fire. [B]Howl (Ex): [/B]Ghoma Howlers can howl in a 60ft radius spread centered on the Ghoma causing a panic inducing fear. All enemies of 4th level or lower must make a DC 13 Will Save or be panicked for 3 minutes fleeing at top speed away from the ghoma. Any being of over 4 HD or making a successful saving throw instead are shaken for 3 rounds. Beings of over 4 HD who make their save are unaffected by this affect. [B]Leap (Ex): [/B]Ghoma Howlers can leap great distances being able to leap a distance equal to their base movement speed and can attack and move in the same motion allowing them to leap, attack, and end their round at the end of their leap distance. [I][U]Summon Ghoma:[/U][/I] The Ghoma Howler can attempt to summon another Howler with a 40% chance of success 1/day [I][U]Spell Like Abilities:[/U][/I] DC 13, CL 3 [U]At Will:[/U] Spark, Orb of Fire [U]3/day:[/U] Cause Fear, Jump, Expeditious Retreat, Burning Hands, Bulls Strength, [U]1/day: [/U]Shatter (Orb of fire works exactly like Acid Orb but deals fire instead of acid damage) [B]Keen Senses (Ex):[/B] Ghoma gain a +2 to Perception Checks [B]Grab (Ex): [/B]Ghoma can attempt a grapple check after every unarmed attack without provoking an attack of opportunity, and may grapple a foe while not being considered grappled themselves at a -20 penalty. [B]Scent (Ex):[/B] The keen senses of the Ghoma grant them the ability to track a foes location by smell alone. This allows them to sense an opponent at 30 feet away (modified by wind) and grants them a +8 bonus on scent based perception checks. [B]Telepathy (Su):[/B] All ghoma can express thoughts to other beings, howlers however due to their limited intelligence can only express vague and simple thoughts or simple concepts. [B][U]Combat:[/U][/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=5]Howlers are among the weakest of all Ghoma, they are low level threats used in mass numbers to kill humanoids and sow chaos and destruction. Ghoma Howlers begin combat by Howling causing panic and discord and rush down foes so stricken and leap, grab and beat down any foe so affected. If met by a foe who resists they use their massive stony fists to beat their foe to a pulp and tear them limb from limb. If confronted by a more powerful threat they fight relentlessly until death. If forced into a ranged battle they flee or use Orb of Fire or Burning Hands but otherwise have few viable ranged options.[/SIZE] [SIZE=5]Though stupid, they are smart enough to make use of their spell like abilities when useful, but always use such abilities besides Bull’s Strength, sparingly[/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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