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{{author
|author_name=Sulacu
|date_created=December 18, 2011
|status=Work in progress
|rating=2
|raters=MisterSinister, Leziad
}}

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Power
|size=Large |type=Outsider |subtypes=Extraplanar, Good, True Celestial
|hd=23d10+299 |hp=529
|init=+15
|speed=60 ft. (12 squares), [[SRD:Fly|fly]] 300 ft. (good)
|ac=51 (-1 size, +3 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +11 ''+3 [[SRD:Mithral|mithral]] [[SRD:Full Plate Armor|full plate]]'', +15 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]], +9 [[SRD:Deflection Bonus|deflection]], +4 ''divine'') |touch=25 |flat=48
|bab=+23 |grapple=+46
|at=''+5 [[SRD:Keen|keen]] [[SRD:Adamantine|adamantine]] [[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]] +43 melee (3d6+25/17-20 plus [[#Smite|smite]])
|full_at=''+5 [[SRD:Keen|keen]] [[SRD:Adamantine|adamantine]] [[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]] +43/+38/+33/+28 melee (3d6+25/17-20 plus [[#Smite|smite]])
|space=10 ft. |reach=10 ft.
|sa=[[#Authoritas|Authoritas]], [[#Call Celestials|call celestials]], [[#Divine Presence|divine presence]], grace, [[#Scales of Justice|scales of justice]], [[#Split the Land|split the land]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|spell-like abilities]], [[SRD:Spells|spells]], [[SRD:Turn Undead|turn undead]] (as 19th level [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]])
|sq=Rank 4 [[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)|true celestial traits]] and immunities, [[#Divine Aura|divine aura]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 20/evil and magic, immunity to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] and [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]], [[Martial Defense (3.5e Creature Ability)|martial defense]] 32, [[SRD:Regeneration|regeneration]] 20, resistance to [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]] and [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] 20, [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 37
|fort=+26 |ref=+20 |will=+25
|str=33 |dex=16 |con=29 |int=27 |wis=28 |cha=28
|skills=[[Appraise]] +38, [[Concentration]] +39, [[Diplomacy]] +41, [[Disguise]] +39, [[Gather Information]] +39, [[Intimidate]] +39, [[Knowledge]] (arcana, history, religion, the planes) +38, [[Listen]] +39, [[Ride]] +33, [[Search]] +38, [[Sense Motive]] +39, [[Spellcraft]] +40, [[Spot]] +39
|feats=[[SRD:Ability Focus|Ability Focus]] ([[#Authoritas|Authoritas]]), [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Improved Bull Rush|Improved Bull Rush]], [[SRD:Improved Grapple|Improved Grapple]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Superior Initiative|Superior Initiative]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]])
|env=Good aligned outer planes
|org=Solitary, court (1 Power, 1 [[Principality (3.5e Monster)|Principality]] and 7 [[Angel (3.5e Monster)#Archangel|archangels]]) or flight (1 Power with an adult [[Olympus Dragon (3.5e Monster)|olympus dragon]] mount)
|cr=23
|treas=Double standard
|align=Often [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful neutral]]
|adv=&mdash;
|la=&mdash;
}}

''Clad in regal plate with scales in hand, these dutiful warrior celestials are the keepers of history in darkened halls, and oversee the distribution of power in the mortal world. In times of crisis, they come forth to judge the wicked and impure of faith, carrying them hence to eternal damnation.''

Powers, also known as ''potestates'' and ''Authorities'', are administrators of mortality, and keepers of balance in the mortal realm. They relentlessly quash demonic presences that threaten to uproot the equilibrium and status quo, and document history as it unfolds. As unyielding bureaucrats, their utmost loyalty is purely to the Gods, and to their whims alone do they flit. Amongst the duties of a power are the regulation of power permitted to mortal beings, both good and evil, and the flows of fate and destination of mortal souls. If a mortal has been permitted the privilege of transcending into epic levels, it is a Power that has done the paperwork.

=== Combat ===

Powers are a fierce foe to any creature of evil. Using the voice of their ''Authoritas'', any resistance breaks before them, and those who resist or deny its influence are swiftly vanquished through the violence of battle.

A Power is treated as a 27 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] creature when targeted by HD-dependent effects, and its natural weapons and any weapons it wields are treated as [[SRD:Neutral Good|good]]-aligned and [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magical]] for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. 

'''{{Anchor|Authoritas}} {{Ex}}:''' A Power speaks with absolute authority over mortals. Any mortal that hears a Power when he speaks with the voice of his Authoritas is compelled to obey explicitly. For the purpose of this ability, a mortal is defined as a creature of level (or CR) 20 or less with a limited or non-indeterminate lifespan. Creatures that do not fall under this definition of mortality (such as [[SRD:True Dragon|true dragons]]), creatures that are immortal ([[SRD:Elemental Type|elementals]] and [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsiders]]) and creatures that are unliving ([[SRD:Construct Type|constructs]] and [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]]) are not subject to this ability. Epic-level creatures are entitled to a DC 36 [[SRD:Will|Will]] save to resist the Authoritas, but non-epic creatures are not allowed a save.

Authoritas is normally projected in simplistic commands that can affect any mortal creature within earshot of the Power. The Power may choose freely which mortals in the range of his voice to target, and which to exempt from his Authoritas. The power can give any of these following short commands as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]:

:''"Stop!":'' Affected creatures immediately stop moving. For as long as they are under the Authoritas, they cannot leave the square they are in and cannot take actions except for those that are needed for the creature to maintain its position, such as maintaining [[SRD:Fly|flight]]. Epic-level mortals may attempt a save against this Authoritas every [[SRD:Round|round]] to shake off the effect.

:''"Be Gone!":'' Affected creatures leave the area to the best of their ability, and continue to distance themselves from the Power until they are at least 1 mile away.

:''"Sleep...":'' Affected creatures fall [[SRD:Sleep|asleep]].

:''"Forget!":''' Affected creatures forget all events that occurred in a specified time.

:''"Move!":'' Affected creatures move to a specified location. They will continue to travel no matter how long that location takes to reach. The creatures must be aware of the location to go there, and be capable of reaching it.

:''"Attack!":'' Affected creatures attack the specified target or targets. The creatures must be aware of the targets, and be capable of reaching them.

:''"Die!":'' Affected creatures die outright. Epic-level mortals cannot be affected by this particular Authoritas.

Furthermore, Authoritas can be used to give a single mortal a more intricate command. Authoritas can emulate a [[SRD:Dominate Monster|domination]] or ''[[SRD:Geas/Quest|geas/quest]]'' effect, as per the spell at will as a [[SRD:Full-Round Action|full-round action]]. 

Authoritas is not subject to immunity to [[SRD:Compulsion Subschool|compulsion]] or [[SRD:Mind-Affecting Effect|mind-affecting]] effects, but those immune get a +4 circumstance bonus to any [[SRD:Will|Will]] saves regarding this ability.

Only creatures that can hear are subject to a Power's Authoritas. Knowledgeable [[SRD:Neutral Evil|evil]] creatures that fear intervention by a Power are known to protect themselves from the Authoritas by [[SRD:Deafened|deafening]] themselves.

Creatures imparted with the [[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Grace|grace]] of a [[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)|true celestial]] cannot be affected by this ability.

'''{{Anchor|Call Celestials}} {{Sp}}:''' Once per day a Power can automatically [[SRD:Calling Subschool|call]] 2d6 [[Angel (3.5e Monster)#Archangel|archangels]] or 4d8 [[Angel (3.5e Monster)|angels]]. This ability is the equivalent of an [[SRD:Epic Spells|epic]] (10th-level) spell. 

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Divine Aura|{{Anchor|Divine Aura}}]] {{Ex}}:''' A Power's divine aura hedges out all [[SRD:Spells|spells]] and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] of level 4 or lower.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Divine Presence|{{Anchor|Divine Presence}}]] {{Ex}}:''' A Power's divine presence extends out in a 50-foot emanation. Its [[SRD:Fear#Frightful Presence|frightful presence]] effect affects all non-good creatures, [[SRD:Frightened|frightening]] those of 10 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] or less, and rendering others shaken. A DC 34 [[SRD:Will|Will]] save negates the effects.

'''[[Maneuver-Like Abilities (3.5e Creature Ability)|Maneuver-Like Abilities]] {{Ex}}:''' A Power possesses several unique maneuver-like abilities. It may choose to spend one [[SRD:Round|round]] to recover an expended maneuver. During this recovery round it may make only a single move action (with or without an attack action), or a full attack. It may use any of its special stances at will. 

:'''Inertial Steel Stance:''' When assuming this stance as a [[SRD:Swift Action|swift action]], the Power sinks low to the ground, arrays his blade defensively and spreads his footing for optimal defense. It gains [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 20/-, can expend one of its [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] for the [[SRD:Round|round]] to deflect a ranged attack with a successful opposed attack roll, and its [[Martial Defense (3.5e Creature Ability)|martial defense]] increases by 10 points. This stance can only be used when the Power is on the ground, and moving more than 5 feet in one [[SRD:Round|round]] will end the stance.

:'''Retributive Steel Stance:''' When assuming this stance as a [[SRD:Swift Action|swift action]], the power may declare a single attack at his highest [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] every time a creature attacks it in melee, enters a square it threatens, or performs an action in a square it threatens that provokes an [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]]. This ability stacks with [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]], allowing the Power to attack the same provoking creature twice out of turn. This stance can only be used when the Power is on the ground, and moving more than 5 feet in one [[SRD:Round|round]], performing a full attack or using a maneuver-like ability will end the stance.

:'''Flash of Steel Void:''' This boost-type maneuver gives all the Power's attacks made in the [[SRD:Round|round]] the [[SRD:Brilliant Energy|brilliant energy]] quality.

:'''Meteoric Dash:''' The Power [[SRD:Charge|charges]] in a straight line and performs a single attack at the end of that movement. He deals 2d6 points of extra damage for every 10 feet traveled. Can only be used on land.

:'''Split the Land:''' A Power can decimate entire armies with the swing of its sword. As a standard action, he may put divine power behind his swing, cutting through everything within a 200-ft. line. The Power makes an individual attack roll at his highest [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] against every creature within the line, and in the wake of his slash, the ground is split as per an ''[[SRD:Earthquake|earthquake]]'' spell (DC 24). Objects within the path of the slash take double damage.

:'''Vade Retro:''' The Power sweeps its greatsword in a wide arc that blasts away any creature in front of him. As a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], it makes an attack roll against every enemy in a 15-foot cone. Creatures hit are struck with the flat of the blade, taking its weapon damage in [[SRD:Bludgeoning Weapon|bludgeoning]] damage and being effectively [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rushed]] at a check modifier of +23. If the Power uses the [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]] feat in combination with this maneuver, it gains the penalty to attack it took as a bonus to all bull rushing checks. Any creature so moved is blasted back 5 feet for every 5 points by which the Power's check result beats the defender's check result, and dealt an additional 2d6 points of damage for every 5 feet traveled.

:'''Vengeful Rebuke:''' This counter allows the Power to defend against an incoming melee attack as an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]]. The Power takes no damage from the attack, and makes an immediate attack roll against the attacker. If the attack roll succeeds, the Power also rebounds the damage upon the attacker, dealing damage equal to its weapon damage plus the amount of damage negated to the attacker.

'''Regeneration {{Ex}}:''' [[SRD:Neutral Evil|Evil]]-aligned [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magical]] weapons and spells with the [[SRD:Evil Effect|Evil]] descriptor deal normal damage to a Power. If a Power loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The Power can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

'''{{Anchor|Scales of Justice}} {{Ex}}:''' Each Power carries a set of silvered scales on its person in which its authority over the mortal world resides. It uses these scales in order to master the material plane, judge and convict an accused mortal, and confront a creature with the weight of its mortal sins. The scales of a Power are treated as [[SRD:Artifacts|minor artifacts]], and its abilities are unaffected by [[SRD:Dispel Magic|dispelling]] or [[SRD:Antimagic Field|antimagic fields]]. Save DCs of abilities tied to the scales are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] based and employ a +4 sacred bonus. 

A Power can use its scales to create the following spell-like effects at will, with a casting time of 1 [[SRD:Round|round]]: ''[[SRD:Animate Objects|animate objects]]'', ''[[SRD:Atonement|atonement]]'', ''[[SRD:Control Water|control water]]'', ''[[SRD:Control Weather|control weather]]'', ''[[SRD:Fabricate|fabricate]]'', ''[[SRD:Knock|knock]]'', ''[[SRD:Major Creation|major creation]]'', ''[[SRD:Make Whole|make whole]]'', ''[[SRD:Stone Shape|stone shape]]'', ''[[SRD:Wood Shape|wood shape]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 23rd. Furthermore, the scales allow the Power the following special abilities.

:'''Judge:''' Holding the scales aloft in front of a creature, the Power confronts it with its own actions as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], crushing evil creatures under the weight of their mortal sins, or uplifting and lightening the being of good creatures. Evil creatures become affected by a ''[[Burden (3.5e Spell)|burden]]'' effect, and take 2d6 points of damage per character level or [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] they possess (DC 38 [[SRD:Will|Will]] half). Good creatures gain 1d10 [[SRD:Temporary Hit Points|temporary hit points]] per character level or [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] they possess, and furthermore gain the benefits of a ''[[SRD:Haste|haste]]'' effect. Neutral-aligned creatures (with respect to the moral alignment axis) are neither uplifted nor burdened. The temporary hit points last for one hour.

'''[[True Celestial (3.5e Subtype)#Smite|{{Anchor|Smite}}]] {{Ex}}:''' A Power's attacks deal extra damage to [[SRD:Neutral Evil|evil]] creatures as per the [[SRD:Holy Smite|holy smite]] spell, [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 5th.

'''Spell-Like Abilities:''' At will&mdash;''[[Abolishing Flames (3.5e Spell)|abolishing flames]]'' (DC 30), ''[[SRD:Blade Barrier|blade barrier]]'' (DC 29), ''[[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]]'', ''[[SRD:Disintegrate|disintegrate]]'' (DC 29), ''[[SRD:Greater Dispel Magic|greater dispel magic]]'', ''[[SRD:Greater Heroism|greater heroism]]'', ''[[SRD:Holy Aura|holy aura]]'', ''[[SRD:Holy Word|holy word]]'', ''[[SRD:Plane Shift|plane shift]]'', ''[[SRD:Repulsion|repulsion]]'' (DC 26), ''[[SRD:Summon Monster VIII|summon monster VIII]]'', ''[[SRD:Undeath to Death|undeath to death]]'' (DC 29); 3/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Imprisonment|imprisonment]]'' (DC 32), ''[[SRD:Gate|gate]]'', ''[[SRD:Mage's Sword|mage's sword]]'', ''[[SRD:Resurrection|resurrection]]'', ''[[SRD:Wall of Force|wall of force]]''; 1/day&mdash;''[[Divine Retribution (3.5e Spell)|divine retribution]]'' (DC 32), ''[[SRD:Mass Heal|mass heal]]'' (DC 32), ''[[SRD:Wish|wish]]'' (DC 32). [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 15th. Save DCs are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''The following abilities are always active on a Power's person, as the [[SRD:Spell|spells]] ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 15th)'''<br/>
''[[SRD:Detect Evil|detect evil]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' (DC 16), ''[[SRD:Legend Lore|legend lore]]'' (DC 29; at will without casting time), ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'', ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]''. 

'''Spells:''' Powers can cast divine spells as 15h-level [[SRD:Cleric|clerics]]. A Power has access to two of the following domains: [[SRD:Law Domain|Law]], [[SRD:Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] and [[SRD:War Domain|War]] (plus any others from its deity). The save DCs are [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]-based.

''Typical [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] Spells Prepared (6/8/7/7/6/6/4/3/2 plus domain spells; save DC 23 + spell level)''<br/> 
0&mdash;''amanuensis''<sup>[[Spell Compendium|SpC]]</sup> (&times;2), ''[[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Secret Doors|detect secret doors]]''*, ''[[SRD:Light|light]]'', ''[[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]]'' (&times;2); 1st&mdash;''[[SRD:Bless|bless]]'', ''[[SRD:Command|command]]'', ''[[SRD:Comprehend Languages|comprehend languages]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Chaos|detect chaos]]'', ''[[SRD:Obscuring Mist|obscuring mist]]'', ''[[SRD:Protection from Chaos|protection from chaos]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Fear|remove fear]]'', ''[[SRD:Sanctuary|sanctuary]]''; 2nd&mdash;''[[SRD:Align Weapon|align weapon]]'' (&times;2), ''[[SRD:Bull's Strength|bull's strength]]'', ''[[SRD:Consecrate|consecrate]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]''*, ''[[SRD:Remove Paralysis|remove paralysis]]'', ''[[SRD:Shield Other|shield other]]'', ''[[SRD:Silence|silence]]''; 3rd&mdash;''[[SRD:Blindness/Deafness|blindness/deafness]]'', ''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|clairaudience/clairvoyance]]''*, ''[[SRD:Continual Flame|continual flame]]'', ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'', ''[[SRD:Glyph of Warding|glyph of warding]]'', ''[[SRD:Invisibility Purge|invisibility purge]]'', ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Chaos|magic circle against chaos]]'', ''[[SRD:Remove Blindness/Deafness|remove blindness/deafness]]''; 4th&mdash;''[[SRD:Air Walk|air walk]]'', ''[[SRD:Death Ward|death ward]]'', ''[[SRD:Discern Lies|discern lies]]'', ''[[SRD:Divine Power|divine power]]''*, ''[[SRD:Freedom of Movement|freedom of movement]]'', ''[[SRD:Restoration|restoration]]'', ''[[SRD:Sending|sending]]''; 5th&mdash;''[[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]]'', ''[[SRD:Dispel Chaos|dispel chaos]]'', ''[[SRD:Greater Command|greater command]]'', ''[[SRD:Hallow|hallow]]'', ''[[SRD:Mark of Justice|mark of justice]]'', ''[[SRD:Righteous Might|righteous might]]'', ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]''*; 6th&mdash;''[[SRD:Banishment|banishment]]'', ''[[SRD:Find the Path|find the path]]''*, ''[[SRD:Greater Glyph of Warding|greater glyph of warding]]'', ''[[SRD:Heal|heal]]'', ''[[SRD:Mass Bull's Strength|mass bull's strength]]''; 7th&mdash;''[[SRD:Dictum|dictum]]'', ''[[SRD:Greater Restoration|greater restoration]]'', ''[[SRD:Power Word Blind|power word blind]]''*, ''[[SRD:Repulsion|repulsion]]''; 8th&mdash;''[[SRD:Dimensional Lock|dimensional lock]]'', ''[[SRD:Power Word Stun|power word stun]]''*, ''[[SRD:Symbol of Death|symbol of death]]''.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Domain spell. Domains: [[SRD:Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]] and [[SRD:War Domain|War]].


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Alignment	Often lawful neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	23 +
Environment	Good aligned outer planes +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rated By	Leziad + and MisterSinister +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Extraplanar +, Good + and True Celestial +
Title	Power +
Type	Outsider +