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= Kodama =

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Kodama
|size=[[SRD:Diminutive Size|Diminutive]] |type=Fey |subtypes=Incorporeal
|hd=1d6-1 |hp=2
|init=+5
|speed=20 ft. (4 squares)
|ac=27 (+4 size, +5 [[Dex]], +5 [[luck]], +3 [[SRD:Deflection Bonus|deflection]]) |touch=27 |flat=22
|bab=+0 |grapple=-15
|at=–
|full_at=–
|space=1 ft. |reach=1 ft.
|sa=[[#Empathy|Empathy]], [[#Etherealness|etherealness]], [[#Favor of the Forest|favor of the forest]], [[#Guiding Spirit|guiding spirit]], [[#SLA|spell-like abilities]]
|sq=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 15/[[SRD:Cold Iron|cold iron]], [[SRD:Incorporeal Subtype#Traits|incorporeal traits]], [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]], [[#Magic Immunity|magic immunity]]
|fort=+4 |ref=+12 |will=+11
|str=— |dex=21 |con=8 |int=19 |wis=19 |cha=16
|skills=[[Balance]] +14, [[Diplomacy]] +12, [[Gather Information]] +12, [[Heal]] +11, [[Hide]] +26, [[Move Silently]] +26, [[Listen]] +15, [[Sense Motive]] +13, [[Spot]] +15, [[Tumble]] +22
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Track|Track]]<sup>B</sup>
|env=Forests, bogs and jungles
|org=Usually in groups (5-50) or masses (50-200)
|cr=1
|treas=None
|align=Always neutral
|adv=2 HD ([[SRD:Diminutive Size|Diminutive]]), 3-4 HD ([[SRD:Tiny Size|Tiny]])
|la=—
}}

''A Kodama is a spirit from Japanese folklore, that lives in one of its many trees. When one deigns to show itself, it usually takes a form resembling a more or less greenish white humanoid creature. Kodama are translucent, and constantly alternate between almost completely transparent to about semi-opaque when they show themselves, sporting relatively oversized, rattling heads with child- or masklike features. Mostly however, these vaunted little spirits tend to stay far out of sight.''

A kodama that shows itself stands between 8 and 14 inches tall and has no actual weight to speak of. Kodama cannot speak, but they can understand all languages. They can understand even unspoken languages and detect surface thoughts. Despite their incorporealness, kodama often interact passively with their environment as if they were semi-solid (i.e. sitting, walking over, or standing on surfaces), although they also have the ability to slip through them.

===Combat===

Kodama usually remain hidden, either within the trees themselves, or using their ability to turn invisible at will. Kodama do not fight, although it is unknown whether they can't or won't. Kodama get a +5 [[luck]] bonus to their [[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class]] as well as to any [[SRD:Skill Check|skill check]] or [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]]. Kodamas always start out with a neutral disposition towards any creature, which can become friendly through [[Diplomacy]] or other means. Kodama are however never hostile to any creature and simply slink back into the depths of the forest when provoked.

'''<span id="Magic Immunity">Magic Immunity ([[Ex]]):</span id>''' A Kodama is immune to any [[SRD:Spell|spell]] or [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like ability]], with the following exceptions. When [[SRD:Speak with Plants|''speak with plants'']] is cast, any Kodama hiding within 60 ft. is compelled to show itself if it fails a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] save against the spell's DC. Even if compelled to show itself, nothing is preventing them from winking out again next round and disappearing to another place.

'''{{Anchor|Empathy}} ([[SRD:Supernatural Ability|Su]]):''' Kodamas are able to glance the surface thoughts of any living creature within 60 feet, as per the ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' spell. They can also discern the alignments of such creatures within this range. Kodama cannot be fooled by any spell that actively prevents such information from being scryed, or even by a [[SRD:Nondetection|nondetection]] spell. Due to this information, kodama can understand even unspoken and sign languages without problem, and will usually wink out when met with undesired alignments.

'''<span id="Etherealness">Etherealness ([[Su]])</span id>:''' A Kodama may phase itself out completely or show itself at will. When phased out, the kodama is out of phase with the material, is completely [[SRD:Invisible|invisible]] and cannot be attacked, tracked, spotted or influenced in any way except the usage of [[SRD:Speak with Plants|''speak with plants'']]. When a kodama uses its etherealness, it can jump from one place to another without limits to distance, but within the confines of its forest, as a [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]].

'''<span id="Favor of the Forest">Favor of the Forest ([[Su]]):</span id>''' The abundance of Kodama in a forest symbolizes its health, and the status quo within the forest. When one or more Kodama within 60 ft. are friendly to certain creatures, those creatures gain a +1 [[luck]] bonus to [[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class]], [[SRD:Skill Check|skill checks]] and [[SRD:Saving Throw|saves]]. Characters that can speak the druidic language get a +4 circumstance bonus to interacting with Kodama (applying to [[Diplomacy]] and other such checks).

Similarly, hurting the forest's messengers and proxies can greatly compromise any endeavour undertaken within a nature area. Hurting or killing a kodama is rather difficult, but those that succeed are stricken with a [[SRD:Bestow Curse|curse]] that bestows upon them a –4 penalty on [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack rolls]], [[SRD:Saving Throw|saves]], [[SRD:Ability Check|ability checks]], and [[SRD:Skill Check|skill checks]]. Only a ''[[SRD:Wish|wish]]'', ''[[SRD:Miracle|miracle]]'' or [[SRD:Atonement|''atonement'']] that besieges this particular deity for an effective peace-making offering can remove this curse.

'''<span id="Guiding Spirit">Guiding Spirit ([[Su]])</span id>:''' Kodama that are friendly can assist a character in [[SRD:Track|tracking]] attempts as per [[SRD:Aid Another|aid another]], enabling them to bestow a +2 competence bonus to the character's [[Survival]] check to track for every Kodama assisting (to a maximum bonus of +10).

'''<span id="SLA">Spell-Like Abilities:</span id>''' At will—[[SRD:Charm Animal|''charm animal'']], [[SRD:Obscuring Mist|''obscuring mist'']], [[SRD:Pass without Trace|''pass without trace'']], [[SRD:Tree Stride|''tree stride'']], [[SRD:Wood Shape|''wood shape'']]. 1/day—[[SRD:Liveoak|''liveoak'']]<sup>[[#1|1]]</sup>, [[SRD:Transmute Metal to Wood|''transmute metal to wood'']]<sup>[[#1|1]]</sup>. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 2nd.

*''<span id="1">1</span id>:'' Requires a gathering of at least 10 Kodama, whose [[SRD:Caster Level|caster levels]] merge to become an effective [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] of 20th.


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Alignment	Always neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	1 +
Environment	Forests, bogs and jungles +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rating	Unrated +
Size	Diminutive +
Subtype	Incorporeal +
Title	Kodama +
Type	Fey +