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=FORMIAN MYRMARCH=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|style=
|monster=Formian Myrmarch 
|size=Large |type=Outsider |subtypes=Lawful, Extraplanar
|hd=12d8+48  |hp=102  
|init=+8 
|speed=50 ft. (10 squares) 
|ac=28 (–1 size, +4 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +15 natural)  |touch=13 |flat=24 
|bab=+12 |grapple=+20 
|at=Sting +15 melee (2d4+4 plus [[SRD:Poison|poison]]) or [[SRD:Javelin|javelin]] +15 ranged (1d6+4) 
|full_at=Sting +15 melee (2d4+4 plus [[SRD:Poison|poison]]) and bite +13 melee (2d6+2); or [[SRD:Javelin|javelin]] +15/+10 ranged (1d6+4) 
|space=10 ft. |reach=5 ft. 
|sa=[[SRD:Poison|Poison]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] 
|sq=[[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] 2, hive mind, immunity to [[SRD:Poison|poison]], petrification, and cold, resistance to electricity 10, fire 10, and sonic 10, [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] 25 
|fort=+12 |ref=+12 |will=+11 
|str=19 |dex=18 |con=18 |int=16 |wis=16 |cha=17
|skills=[[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +19, [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +18, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +20, [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +15, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (any one) +18, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +18, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +19, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +18, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +18, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +18, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +3 (+5 following tracks) 
|feats=[[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Mobility|Mobility]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]], [[SRD:Spring Attack|Spring Attack]] 
|env=A lawful-aligned plane 
|org=Solitary, team (2–4), or platoon (1 plus 7–18 workers and 6–11 [[SRD:Warrior|warriors]]) 
|cr=10 
|treas=Standard 
|align=Always [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful neutral]]
|adv=13–18 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large); 19–24 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge) 
|la=— 
}}
A formian resembles a cross between an ant and a centaur. All formians are covered in a brownish-red carapace; size and appearance differs for each variety.

Myrmarchs are the elite of formian society. Much more than those beneath them, these creatures are individuals, with goals, desires, and creative thought.  

A myrmarch is about is about 7 feet long and about 5-1/2 feet high at the front. It weighs about 1,500 pounds. Its claws are capable of fine manipulation, like human hands. Each myrmarch wears a bronze helm to signify its position (the more elaborate the helm, the more prestigious the position).

Myrmarchs speak Formian and Common.

===Combat===

Formians are generally aggressive, seeking to subdue all they encounter. If they perceive even the slightest threat to their hive-city or to their queen, they attack immediately and fight to the death. Any formian also attacks immediately if ordered to do so by a superior.

'''Hive Mind ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' All formians within 50 miles of their queen are in constant communication. If one is aware of a particular danger, they all are. If one in a group is not flatfooted, none of them are. No formian in a group is considered flanked unless all of them are.

Myrmarchs’ claws are like hands and thus serve no combat purpose.

Myrmarchs occasionally employ [[SRD:Javelin|javelins]] for [[SRD:Ranged Attack|ranged attacks]], coated with [[SRD:Poison|poison]] from their own stingers.

They fight intelligently, aiding those under them (if any such are present) and commanding them through the hive mind. If chaotic creatures are present, however, a myrmarch is singleminded in its quest to destroy them.

A formian myrmarch’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], as well as any weapons it wields, are treated as lawful-aligned for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''[[SRD:Poison|Poison]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Injury, [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 20, initial and secondary damage 2d6 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17), ''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|clairaudience/ clairvoyance]], [[SRD:Detect Chaos|detect chaos]], [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15), ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Chaos|magic circle against chaos]]'', ''[[SRD:Greater Teleport|greater teleport]];'' 1/day—''[[SRD:Dictum|dictum]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 20), ''[[SRD:Order's Wrath|order’s wrath]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17). [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 12th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.


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[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
[[Category:Lawful-Aligned Plane|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Alignment	Always lawful neutral +
Challenge Rating	10 +
Environment	A lawful-aligned plane +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Lawful + and Extraplanar +
Title	Formian Myrmarch +
Type	Outsider +