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=PUPPETEER=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=Fine |type=Magical Beast |subtypes=Psionic
|hd=1/4 d10  |hp=1 
|init=+2
|speed=5 ft. (1 square)
|ac=20 (+8 size, +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]) |touch=20  |flat=18 
|bab=+1 |grapple=–20
|at=Bite +4 melee (1d2–5)
|full_at=Bite +4 melee (1d2–5)
|space=1/2 ft. |reach=0 ft.
|sa=Enthrall, [[SRD:Psionic Subtype|psi-like abilities]]
|sq=[[ SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense|Blindsight]] 60 ft., host protection, [[SRD:Telepathy|telepathy]] 20 ft. 
|fort=+2 |ref=+4 |will=+5
||str=1|dex=15|con=11|int=14|wis=16|cha=14
|skills=[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +22, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +7, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +7, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +7
|feats=[[SRD:Iron Will|Iron Will]]
|env=Underground
|org=Solitary or pack (2–8)
|cr=1
|treas=None
|align=Usually [[SRD:Lawful Evil|lawful evil]]
|adv=—
|la=—
}}
Puppeteers do not speak, though they can speak indirectly using a host body’s vocal cords, in whatever [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|language]] the host knows (usually Common).

===Combat===

Puppeteers use their psionic [[SRD:Powers|powers]] in conjunction with their enthrall ability to gain control over potential hosts. Once it is in control, a puppeteer almost exclusively relies on the host’s mental and physical abilities, although it can use its own [[SRD:Powers|powers]] to enhance their effectiveness in a particularly dangerous situation.

'''Enthrall ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' If a puppeteer is in physical contact with a person it has charmed (the puppeteer establishes a physical hold by means of slender infiltrating tendrils), the subject acts as if dominated. (Puppeteers often seek to charm victims first and then “ask” to be picked up.) So long as the puppeteer remains in contact with the victim, the domination remains in effect, even if a check would normally indicate that the effect is broken.

'''[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]:''' 3/day— ''[[SRD:Detect Psionics|detect psionics]], [[SRD:Mental Barrier|mental barrier]], [[SRD:Psionic Charm|psionic charm]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 13)''.'' [[SRD:Manifester Level|Manifester level]] 1st. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''[[ SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense|Blindsight]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A puppeteer can ascertain creatures by nonvisual means within 60 feet.

'''[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] Mind ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A puppeteer cannot be identified as psionic by [[SRD:Divination School|divination spells]] or clairsentience [[SRD:Powers|powers]].

'''Host Protection ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A puppeteer in control of a host is treated as an attended magic item for the purpose of making [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]], even if the puppeteer is specifically targeted. A puppeteer that is attached to its host is treated as a creature in a [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] for the purpose of striking at the puppeteer instead of the host (but the host is not considered [[SRD:Grapple|grappled]] in turn).

'''[[SRD:Telepathy|Telepathy]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A puppeteer can communicate telepathically with any creature within 20 feet that has a [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|language]].


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[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually lawful evil +
Challenge Rating	1 +
Environment	Underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Fine +
Subtype	Psionic +
Title	Puppeteer +
Type	Magical Beast +