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==Zelekhut==

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=Large |type=Construct |subtypes=Extraplanar, Lawful
|hd=8d10+30  |hp=74 
|init=+0
|speed=35 ft. in [[SRD:Full Plate Armor|plate]] [[SRD:Barding|barding]] (7 squares), fly 40 ft. (average) in [[SRD:Full Plate Armor|plate]] [[SRD:Barding|barding]] (8 squares); base speed 50 ft., fly 60 ft. (average)
|ac=27 (–1 size, +10 natural, +8 plate [[SRD:Barding|barding]]) |touch=9  |flat=27 
|bab=+6 |grapple=+15
|at=[[SRD:Spiked Chain|Spiked chain]] +10 melee (2d6+5 plus 1d6 electricity)
|full_at=2 [[SRD:Spiked Chain|spiked chains]] +10 melee (2d6+5 plus 1d6 electricity)
|space=10 ft. |reach=10 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-like abilities]]
|sq=[[SRD:Construct Type|Construct traits]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 10/chaotic, [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] 5, [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]], [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] 20
|fort=+4 |ref=+2 |will=+5
||str=21|dex=11|con=—|int=10|wis=17|cha=15
|skills=[[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +4, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +9, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +9, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +12, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +9, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +3 (+5 following tracks)
|feats=[[SRD:Great Fortitude|Great Fortitude]], [[SRD:Ride-By Attack|Ride-By Attack]], [[SRD:Spirited Charge|Spirited Charge]]
|env=A lawful-aligned plane
|org=Solitary
|cr=9
|treas=None
|align=Always [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful neutral]]
|adv=9–16 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large); 17–24 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge)
|la=+7
}}
Zelekhuts are charged with hunting down those who would deny justice—especially those who flee to escape punishment. Expert trackers, they use a combination of natural skill and magic to find fugitives wherever they may hide.

A zelekhut may initially appear rather non-threatening—but when it is about to enter combat, it can cause two [[SRD:Spiked Chain|spiked chains]] to spring forth from its forearms as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]]. In similar fashion, it can cause a pair of golden metallic wings to emerge from its back. Retracting the chains or the wings is also a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]].

===Combat===
Once it has found its fugitive, a zelekhut uses its speed and its [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] to [[SRD:Cover|cover]] the most likely escape routes. Then it immobilizes any defenders while attempting to protect any innocent bystanders. Finally, it apprehends the fugitive with its [[SRD:Spiked Chain|spiked chains]], [[SRD:Trip|tripping]] or [[SRD:Disarm|disarming]] the foe as needed.

A zelekhut’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:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|clairaudience/clairvoyance]], [[SRD:Dimensional Anchor|dimensional anchor]], [[SRD:Dispel Magic|dispel magic]], [[SRD:Fear|fear]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16)'', [[SRD:Hold Person|hold person]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15)'', [[SRD:Locate Creature|locate creature]], [[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]];'' 3/day—''[[SRD:Hold Monster|hold monster]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17)'', [[SRD:Mark of Justice|mark of justice]]''; 1/week— ''[[SRD:Lesser Geas|lesser geas]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16)''.'' [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 8th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' A zelekhut has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] and [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] checks.

'''[[SRD:Feats (Creature Statistic)|Feats:]]''' Due to its [[SRD:Centaur|centaur-like]] construction, a zelekhut qualifies for [[SRD:Feats|feats]] as if it had the [[SRD:Mounted Combat|Mounted Combat]] [[SRD:Feats|feat]].


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[[Category:3.5e|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Alignment	Always lawful neutral +
Challenge Rating	9 +
Environment	A lawful-aligned plane +
Level Adjustment	+7 +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Extraplanar + and Lawful +
Title	Zelekhut +
Type	Construct +