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{{3.5e Monster Classic
|#ofEntries=3

|monster=[[#Amethys|Amethys]]
|size=Medium |type=Magical Beast |subtypes=Earth
|hd=8d10+56 |hp=100
|init=+3
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares), [[SRD:Climb|climb]] 15 ft.
|ac=24 (+3 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +11 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch=13 |flat=21
|bab=+8 |grapple=+13
|at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +13 melee (2d6+7 plus [[#Devour Magic|devour magic]]) or 2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +11 melee (1d8+2)
|full_at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +13 melee (2d6+7 plus [[#Devour Magic|devour magic]]) and 2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +11 melee (1d8+2)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[#Devour Magic|Devour magic]], [[#Magic Burst|magic burst]], [[SRD:Spells|spells]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 7/-, [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 25
|fort=+13 |ref=+9 |will=+10
|str=20 |dex=17 |con=24 |int=9 |wis=18 |cha=23
|skills=[[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +13, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +6, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +6, [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] +13
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Spell Focus|Spell Focus]] ([[SRD:Evocation School|evocation]]), [[SRD:Skill Focus|Skill Focus]] ([[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]]), [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]]{{B}}
|env=Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places
|org=Solitary, party (3-5 random lapith) or cluster (10-25 random lapith)
|cr=8
|treas=2d4 [[SRD:Treasure#Table: Gems|amethysts]] (average value 100gp)
|align=Usually [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv=9-12 HD ([[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]]), 13-24 HD ([[SRD:Large Size|Large]])
|la=&mdash;

|monster2=[[#Diaman|Diaman]]
|size2=Medium |type2=Magical Beast |subtypes2=Earth
|hd2=8d10+80 |hp2=124
|init2=+3
|speed2=30 ft. (6 squares)
|ac2=23 (-1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +14 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch2=9 |flat2=23
|bab2=+8 |grapple2=+21
|at2=[[SRD:Slam|Slam]] +17 melee (2d6+9) or [[#Headbutt|headbutt]] +12 melee (2d8+4 plus [[SRD:Stunned|stun]] ([[SRD:Fortitude|Fort]] DC 23))
|full_at2=2 [[SRD:Slam|slams]] +17 melee (2d6+9) and [[#Headbutt|headbutt]] +12 melee (2d8+4 plus [[SRD:Stunned|stun]])
|space2=5 ft. |reach2=5 ft.
|sa2=[[#Boulder Heave|Boulder spit]], [[#Crushing Blow|crushing blow]] (4d6+18), [[#Pouncing Charge|pouncing charge]]
|sq2=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 10/-, [[#Diamond Body|diamond body]]
|fort2=+16 |ref2=+5 |will2=+9
|str2=28 |dex2=9 |con2=30 |int2=5 |wis2=12 |cha2=11
|skills2=[[SRD:Intimidate|Intimidate]] +20, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +3, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +3
|feats2=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Iron Will|Iron Will]], [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[Powerful Build (3.5e Feat)|Powerful Build]] {{B}}
|env2=Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places
|org2=Solitary, party (3-5 random lapith) or cluster (10-25 random lapith)
|cr2=8
|treas2=10% chance for 1 [[SRD:Treasure#Table: Gems|blue-white diamond]] (average value 5,000 gp)
|align2=Usually [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv2=9-12 HD ([[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]]), 13-24 HD ([[SRD:Large Size|Large]])
|la2=&mdash;

|monster3=[[#Emeral|Emeral]]
|size3=Medium |type3=Magical Beast |subtypes3=Earth
|hd3=8d10+56 |hp3=100
|init3=+4
|speed3=30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 15 ft.
|ac3=25 (+4 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +11 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch3=14 |flat3=21
|bab3=+8 |grapple3=+12
|at3=[[SRD:Claw|Claw]] +14 melee (1d8+6) or [[SRD:Bite|bite]] +12 melee (2d6+3 plus 2d6 [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]])
|full_at3=2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +14 melee (1d8+6) and [[SRD:Bite|bite]] +12 melee (2d6+3)
|space3=5 ft. |reach3=5 ft.
|sa3=[[#Acid Spit|Acid spit]], [[#Burrow Strike|burrow strike]], [[#Corrosive Mantle|corrosive mantle]]
|sq3=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 7/-, [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] [[Energy Absorption (3.5e Creature Ability)|absorption]], [[SRD:Tremorsense|tremorsense]] 30 ft.
|fort3=+13 |ref3=+10 |will3=+8
|str3=22 |dex3=19 |con3=24 |int3=7 |wis3=14 |cha3=15
|skills3=[[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +10, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +11
|feats3=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]]{{B}}
|env3=Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places
|org3=Solitary, party (3-5 random lapith) or cluster (10-25 random lapith)
|cr3=8
|treas3=50% chance for 1 [[SRD:Treasure#Table: Gems|emerald]] (average value 1,000 gp)
|align3=Usually [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv3=9-12 HD ([[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]]), 13-24 HD ([[SRD:Large Size|Large]])
|la3=&mdash;
}}

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|#ofEntries=3

|monster=[[#Rubathos|Rubathos]]
|size=Medium |type=Magical Beast |subtypes=Earth
|hd=8d10+72 |hp=116
|init=+5
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares), [[SRD:Climb|climb]] 15 ft.
|ac=24 (+1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +13 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch=11 |flat=23
|bab=+8 |grapple=+15
|at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +15 melee (2d6+10) or [[SRD:Claw|claw]] +13 melee (1d8+3)
|full_at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +15 melee (2d6+10) and 2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +13 melee (1d8+3)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[#Flame Breath|Flame breath]], ''[[#Ignite|ignite]]'', [[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|spell-like abilities]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 9/-, [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] [[Energy Absorption (3.5e Creature Ability)|absorption]]
|fort=+15 |ref=+7 |will=+8
|str=24 |dex=13 |con=28 |int=5 |wis=14 |cha=21
|skills=[[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +24, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +6, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +6
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]]{{B}}, [[Pyromaniac (3.5e Feat)|Pyromaniac]]
|env=Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places
|org=Solitary, party (3-5 random lapith) or cluster (10-25 random lapith)
|cr=8
|treas=50% chance for 1 [[SRD:Treasure#Table: Gems|ruby]] (average value 1,000 gp)
|align=Usually [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv=9-12 HD ([[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]]), 13-24 HD ([[SRD:Large Size|Large]])
|la=&mdash;

|monster2=[[#Topian|Topian]]
|size2=Medium |type2=Magical Beast |subtypes2=Earth
|hd2=8d10+64 |hp2=108
|init2=+8
|speed2=20 ft. (4 squares), [[SRD:Fly|fly]] 60 ft. (poor)
|ac2=26 (+4 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +12 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch2=14 |flat2=22
|bab2=+8 |grapple2=+10
|at2=[[#Wind Scythe|Wind scythe]] +12 ranged (2d6+4) or [[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +12 melee (2d6+4)
|full_at2=2 [[#Wind Scythe|Wind scythes]] +12 ranged (2d6+4) and [[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +12 melee (2d6+4)
|space2=5 ft. |reach2=5 ft.
|sa2=[[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|Spell-like abilities]], [[#Wind Scythe|wind scythes]]
|sq2=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 8/-, [[SRD:Evasion and Improved Evasion|improved evasion]]
|fort2=+14 |ref2=+12 |will2=+10
|str2=14 |dex2=19 |con2=26 |int2=7 |wis2=20 |cha2=19
|skills2=[[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +9, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +9, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +12
|feats2=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Lightning Reflexes|Lightning Reflexes]], [[Track (3.5e Feat)|Track]], [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]]{{B}}
|env2=Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places
|org2=Solitary, party (3-5 random lapith) or cluster (10-25 random lapith)
|cr2=8
|treas2=1d3-1 [[SRD:Treasure#Table: Gems|golden yellow topaz]] (average value 500 gp)
|align2=Usually [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv2=9-12 HD ([[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]]), 13-24 HD ([[SRD:Large Size|Large]])
|la2=&mdash;

|monster3=[[#Sapphiron|Sapphiron]]
|size3=Medium |type3=Magical Beast |subtypes3=Earth
|hd3=8d10+72 |hp3=116
|init3=+5
|speed3=30 ft. (6 squares), [[Jump Speed (3.5e Creature Ability)|jump]] 30 ft.
|ac3=24 (+1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +13 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch3=11 |flat3=23
|bab3=+8 |grapple3=+15
|at3=[[SRD:Claw|Claw]] +15 melee (1d8+7) or [[SRD:Bite|bite]] +13 melee (2d6+3)
|full_at3=2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +15 melee (1d8+7) or [[SRD:Bite|bite]] +13 melee (2d6+3)
|space3=5 ft. |reach3=5 ft.
|sa3=''[[#Glacial Spike|Glacial spike]]'', [[#Frost Armor|frost armor]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|spell-like abilities]]
|sq3=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 9/-, [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]] [[Energy Absorption (3.5e Creature Ability)|absorption]]
|fort3=+15 |ref3=+7 |will3=+8
|str3=24 |dex3=13 |con3=28 |int3=5 |wis3=14 |cha3=21
|skills3=[[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +24, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +6, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +6
|feats3=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]]{{B}}
|env3=Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places
|org3=Solitary, party (3-5 random lapith) or cluster (10-25 random lapith)
|cr3=8
|treas3=50% chance for 1 [[SRD:Treasure#Table: Gems|blue sapphire]] (average value 1,000 gp)
|align3=Usually [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv3=9-12 HD ([[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]]), 13-24 HD ([[SRD:Large Size|Large]])
|la3=&mdash;
}}

''Once jealously herded by covetous nobles, these so called 'gem beasts' have drawn the interests of penniless adventurers the world over.''

Living in the remotest rocky areas both above and below ground, ''Lapith'' are a type of magical beast that feeds on raw minerals and gemstones. With a hard defense befitting a reptile-like monster of living stone, few other creatures care to make the reclusive and nearly impossible-to-chew Lapith their prey. Generally living throughout abandoned mines, quarries, and near gem deposits, they occasionally run afoul of deep-delving prospectors.

Lapith each have a favourite type of raw mineral that they like eating more than anything else, and that type of mineral determines the way they develop. For example, the green-hued ''Emeral'' are highly fond of the taste and sheen of emeralds, whereas the powerful ''Diaman'' have honed their jaws and teeth to be able to chew and chip away at the diamonds they find delicious. As a result of this, the lapith grow in many different ways, the exposure to different gems and the latent magical energies therein granting them different abilities.

What makes the lapith uniquely sought after however is how some gems are refined within their bodies, meaning that when killing one, its body might yield cut and polished gems of great value. As such, their one and only natural predator are the civilized races.

A lapith generally has four limbs and a tail, with a broad, solid body that moves in a salamander-like gait, however different types have slightly different body shapes. A fully grown lapith weighs roughly 500 to 800 pounds. 

Lapith all speak terran.

== Combat ==

All lapith share the toughness one would expect from the hard minerals that make up their bodies, but depending on their development they awaken vastly different abilities. Though lapith have different types, as a species they are technically one and the same. Lapith do not discriminate between 'gem types', and congregate together in groups with any combination of different types. They are highly intelligent magical beasts that can understand speech and converse in simple Terran phrases, and lapith are capable of using strategy and tactics, efficiently combining the abilities and strength of their different development types in combat against enemy threats.

See individual gem type listings below for information on abilities.
<span id="Amethys"></span id>
=== Amethys ===

The amethys' body are a deep purple hue that gleams with a magical sheen. Their favourite mineral to eat is amethyst.

Amethys are the smartest of all lapith, achieving an as good as human-level intellect. As such, they are often the ones that coordinate group battles against large parties of enemies. Their physiques are suffused with raw magical energy and they are incredibly resilient to magic. When in combat, they usually use their climb speed to find a place with a good oversight of the battle. 

'''{{Anchor|Devour Magic}} {{Su}}:''' When an Amethys performs a successful bite attack on a creature that has any form of spellcasting, a 1d6 is rolled, and a spell slot of a level equal to the result is drained. If the creature has no remaining spell slot as high as the result, a spell slot of the highest level he has remaining is drained. The Amethys regains one spell slot of a level up to the level of the devoured spell slot - 1.

Advancement will make this ability stronger, increasing the die size to a d8 at 11 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], and a d10 at 14 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]].

'''{{Anchor|Magic Burst}} {{Su}}:''' The Amethys may focus all its inherent magical energy as a 1-[[SRD:Round|round]] action. During the time this ability is charging, all incoming damage is halved (after applying its [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]). If more than 40 points of damage is dealt to the Amethys' [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] before the ability finishes charging, it is interrupted and the Amethys becomes [[SRD:Staggered|staggered]] for 1 [[SRD:Round|round]]. 

If the charging completes, on the start of the Amethys' next turn, it releases a massive burst of raw arcana that deals 2d6 points of damage per [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] it has to any creature within 15 feet, and every creature within range is [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rushed]] away by the blast at a modifier equal to the Amethys' [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus + 4, knocking creatures back by 5 feet for every 5 points Amethys' check beat theirs. Affected creatures may make a DC 20 [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save to halve the damage dealt. The save DC is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] based.

After using a magic burst, the Amethys must wait 2d4 rounds before being able to use it again.

'''{{Anchor|Spells}}:''' An Amethys casts [[SRD:Spells|spells]] as an 8th-level [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]]. 

<span id="Diaman"></span id>
=== Diaman ===

These stockily built lapith have a mostly colorless hue, though a faint blue tinge often pierces the faded white. Their favourite mineral to eat is diamond.

Diamans are the most belligerent and eager to battle of the lapith, using their incredibly hard and strong bodies to beat down the foes of their kind in visceral melee. They are the first to engage the enemy, and are often found protecting the young. Diamans are incredibly resilient to all physical forms of damage.

'''{{Anchor|Diamond Body}} {{Ex}}:''' A Diaman's body standardly halves all physical damage it takes. This effect is applied after its [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. 

'''{{Anchor|Boulder Spit}} {{Ex}}:''' A Diaman's only ranged move, it spits out a big rock as a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]] with a maximum range of 60 feet. The rock explodes in a 10-foot-radius spread, dealing 1d6 damage for every 2 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] it possesses (standardly 4d6, [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] DC 24 half) that counts as [[SRD:Adamantine|adamantine]] and is either [[SRD:Bludgeoning Weapon|bludgeoning]] or [[SRD:Piercing Weapon|piercing]], whichever is more beneficial. The save DC is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

Any creature that is hit by the boulder directly (with a successful ranged attack roll) takes an additional 4d6 points of similarly typed damage without a save.

'''{{Anchor|Crushing Blow}} {{Ex}}:''' Taking a -2 penalty to attack, the Diaman may combine both of its [[SRD:Slam|slam]] attacks into an almighty crush that deals 4d6+18 damage and [[SRD:Stunned|stuns]] the target for 2 [[SRD:Round|rounds]] on a failed DC 23 [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save ([[SRD:Strength|Strength]]-based). If the target of the crushing blow is already [[SRD:Stunned|stunned]], it crushes some of the creature's bones, halving all of their movement speeds based on physical movement and incurring a -4 penalty to their [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] and [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] scores. The effects of the crushing blow remain until all the damage is healed.

After using a pouncing charge or crushing blow, the Diaman must wait 1d4+1 rounds before being able to use either again.

In a [[SRD:Full Attack Action|full attack]], a Diaman may use its stunning headbutt first, and then follow up with a crushing blow.

'''{{Anchor|Pouncing Charge}} {{Ex}}:''' A Diaman may make a sudden forward pounce as a [[SRD:Full-Round Action|full-round action]], instantly traveling up to its movement speed and landing atop of its target unless it makes a DC 23 [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save. If the save fails, the target takes damage and incurs the effects of a [[#Crushing Blow|crushing blow]]. 

After using a pouncing charge or crushing blow, the Diaman must wait 1d4+1 rounds before being able to use either again.

<span id="Emeral"></span id>
=== Emeral ===

Of all the Lapith the Emerals are the sleekest, and, according to popular opinion, the most dangerous looking. Carrying an ominous, deep green sheen, their favourite mineral to eat is emerald.

Emerals are sneaky and prefer ambushes. They can coat their sleek bodies in corrosive acid that softens rock and steel alike, and use that ability to burrow underground and ambush unwitting enemies from below.

'''{{Anchor|Acid Spit}} {{Su}}:''' The Emeral spits a gout of intensely concentrated acid from its mouth. On a successful ranged touch attack, the targeted creature is splashed with acid, causing intense pain and burning. The target will take 2d6 points of [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] damage every [[SRD:Round|round]] for up to a number of rounds equal to the Emeral's [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]. Otherwise, only washing the acid away with water will stop the damage from accumulating. While the acid works and up to 2 rounds after, the target is [[SRD:Sickened|sickened]] and must make a DC 21 [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save at the start of its every turn or become [[SRD:Nauseated|nauseated]] for 1 [[SRD:Round|round]]. 

The acid is merciless not just to the target but also to any gear he wears. Any armor of cloth, leather and steel the target is wearing is [[SRD:Sunder|sundered]] for 1d6 points of [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] damage every round until rinsed clean or completely melted away. 

After using its acid spit, the Emeral must wait 1d4+1 rounds before being able to use it again.

'''{{Anchor|Burrow Strike}} {{Ex}}:''' Using its [[SRD:Tremorsense|tremorsense]] to approach enemies from below, the Emeral makes a [[SRD:Bite|bite]] attack to a target from underground as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. If the attack hits, it deals double damage and the target must make an opposed [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] check or be drawn underground. The Emeral gains a +4 circumstance bonus on its opposed grapple check for the purpose of mounting a burrow strike.

'''{{Anchor|Corrosive Mantle}} {{Ex}}:''' The Emeral's body is clad in a toxic-looking greenish acid that corrodes anything that touches it. All attackers that touch the Emeral in any way take 2d6 points of [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] damage, and melee weapons are automatically [[SRD:Sunder|sundered]] for 2d6 [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] damage with every successful attack.

This ability may be turned on or off at will as a [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]].

<span id="Rubathos"></span id>
=== Rubathos ===

Of the Lapith, the Rubathos are the most salamander-like in form, and they have a strong affinity for the element of fire. Their favourite mineral to eat is ruby.

Rubathos are eager to set their surroundings ablaze, and are often the most impulsive of the Lapith. They often use their climbing ability to bathe their enemies in a sea of flames from above.

'''{{Anchor|Flame Breath}} {{Su}}:''' The Rubathos has a genuine [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]. It may focus it in either a 40-foot line or a 20-foot cone, and deals 1d6+1 points of [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] damage per [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (counting the bonus from the [[Pyromaniac (3.5e Feat)|Pyromaniac]] feat'. A creature caught within the effect may make a DC 23 [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save to halve the damage dealt. The save DC is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''''{{Anchor|Ignite}}'' {{Sp}}:''' As a [[SRD:Standard Action|standard action]], the Rubathos may choose to ignite its entire body. The initial ignition acts as a ''[[SRD:Fireball|fireball]]'' (DC 18) that is centered on the Rubathos, dealing the appropriate damage to all creatures within a 20-foot-radius burst. Afterwards, the Rubathos' entire body is coated in flames. All its natural weapons deal an additional 2d6 points of [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] damage, and every creature striking or touching the Rubathos directly, as well as those that start its turn in a square adjacent to it will also take 2d6 points of [[SRD:Fire|fire]] damage. The effect lasts 1 minute. 

This ability is the equivalent of a 4th-level spell that is usable 1/day, [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 8th. 

'''Spell-Like Abilities:''' At will&mdash;''[[SRD:Burning Hands|burning hands]]'' (DC 16); 3/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Pyrotechnics|pyrotechnics]]'' (DC 17); 1/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Wall of Fire|wall of fire]]'' (DC 19). [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 8th. Save DCs are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

<span id="Topian"></span id>
=== Topian ===

These bright-yellow Lapith are uniquely light and have a strong affinity for wind. Their favourite mineral to eat is golden topaz.

Topian are the Lapith considered to undergo the most significant change from their diet. Their bodies grow thin and they develop membranous wings that are intensely sturdy, allowing them to fly with the same speed and dexterity as a large bird of prey. Topians lack strong attacking abilities, but avail themselves with their ability to scout and track.

'''{{Anchor|Wind Scythe}} {{Su}}:''' A Topian's wings are capable of storing and releasing pressurized streams of air that strike like a huge, sharp sickle at range. The wind scythe is considered a ranged natural weapon that has a base damage of 2d6 [[SRD:Slashing Weapon|slashing]], and adds [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] instead of [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] to damage. The wind scythe can be used both on the ground and in the air, can attack at a maximum range of 30 feet and two wind scythes can be used on a [[SRD:Full Attack Action|full attack]].

'''Spell-Like Abilities:''' At will&mdash;''[[Gust Bellow (3.5e Spell)|gust bellow]]'' (DC 15); 3/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Gust of Wind|gust of wind]]'' (DC 16); 1/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Arcane Eye|arcane eye]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 8th. Save DCs are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

<span id="Sapphiron"></span id>
=== Sapphiron ===

The deep blue luster of these Lapith is chilling to the eye, evident of their strong affinity for cold energies. Their favourite mineral to eat is blue sapphire.

Sapphiron wield the powers of frost to impede and damage their foes and clad themselves in ice armor. In large battles they usually provide crowd control to protect their kin.

'''''{{Anchor|Glacial Spike}}'' {{Sp}}:''' This spell-like ability functions as ''sudden stalagmite''<sup>[[Spell Compendium|SpC]]</sup>, except it is made of ice and the damage is split evenly between [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]] and [[SRD:Adamantine|adamantine]] [[SRD:Piercing Weapon|piercing]]. It is the equivalent of a 4th-level spell that is usable 1/day, [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 8th.

'''{{Anchor|Frost Armor}} {{Ex}}:''' The Sapphiron cloaks itself in a layer of jagged frost shards that accumulates into hard armor. While the frost armor is active, its movement speed halves and it incurs a -6 penalty to [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]. However, while the armor is active, each natural attack made by the Sapphiron deals 1d6 points of extra [[SRD:Slashing Weapon|slashing]] damage and 1d4 points of [[Bleedout (3.5e Condition)|bleed]] to the target. 

While the frost armor is active, the Sapphiron has [[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] 10, and it gains an effective [[Shield (3.5e Creature Ability)|shield]] that has 5 [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] per [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] and hardness 10. The shield restores 5 of its hit points per [[SRD:Round|round]]. Once the shield reaches 0 hit points, the frost armor shatters and cannot be used again for 2d4 [[SRD:Round|rounds]]. [[SRD:Fire Effect|Fire]] deals double damage to the frost armor and ignores the shield's hardness.

'''Spell-Like Abilities:''' At will&mdash;''[[Cone of Cold, Lesser (3.5e Spell)|lesser cone of cold]]'' (DC 16); 3/day;''[[Frostbite (3.5e Spell)|frostbite]]'' (DC 17); 1/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Wall of Ice|wall of ice]]'' (DC 19). [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 8th. Save DCs are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.


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Alignment	Usually neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	8 +
Environment	Mountains, volcanic areas and subterranean places +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Earth +
Title	Lapith +
Type	Magical Beast +