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Elder Thing

CR 5.00 Aberration LN Medium

This strange being has a star-shaped head and numerous writhing appendages arranged radially around its barrel-shaped body.

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Description

Known by various names on various worlds, but most often as "elder things" or "old ones," these alien creatures are interested in creating lasting works of art, architecture, and even life (such as the dreaded shoggoths). They possess a boundless capacity for war and egotism.

A typical elder thing is 6 feet tall from head to foot, with a 7-foot wingspan. Surprisingly heavy for its size, an elder thing generally weighs about 450 pounds.

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Combat Stats

HP: 59 (7d8+28)
AC: 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +6 natural)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 20 ft. (clumsy), swim 40 ft.
Init: +2
Melee: 5 tentacles +7 (1d4+2 plus grab)
BAB: +5
CMB: +7 (+11 grapple)
CMD: 19 (can't be tripped)
Fort: +8
Ref: +4
Will: +8

Special Attacks

constrict (1d4+2)

Special Qualities

amphibious, hibernation, limited starflight, no breath

Feats

Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Endurance, Great Fortitude

Skills

Disable Device +9, Fly +4, Heal +10, Knowledge (arcana) +12, Perception +13, Spellcraft +15, Survival +13, Swim +20, Use Magic Device +10

Details

Type: Aberration
Alignment: LN
Size: Medium
Environment: any
Senses: all-around vision, darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +13
Languages: Elder Thing
Source: Bestiary 4

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