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Larvesta may be frail, but don't let that fool you - it's a powerful force in physical combat, far more powerful than anything of its size has any right to be. (In fact, it's more physically powerful than [[Volcarona (3.5e Monster)|its adult form]]!) It has numerous options for hitting the enemy hard. | Larvesta may be frail, but don't let that fool you - it's a powerful force in physical combat, far more powerful than anything of its size has any right to be. (In fact, it's more physically powerful than [[Volcarona (3.5e Monster)|its adult form]]!) It has numerous options for hitting the enemy hard. | ||
| − | '''{{Anchor|Leech Life}} (Ex):''' Larvesta's bite attack does an extra | + | '''{{Anchor|Ember}} ([[Su]]):''' Larvestas have a very minor [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]; they can breathe fire. A Larvesta's ember attack strikes in a 15 ft. Cone and deals 1d6 + HD + Cha mod in fire damage. Creatures in the area may halve the damage on a successful [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save, [[SRD:DC|DC]] = 10 + Larvesta's [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] modifier + ½ Larvesta's Hit Dice. Larvesta may not use Ember for 1d4 rounds after having used it. The sample Larvesta's Ember attack inflicts 1d6+8 fire damage with a save DC of 14. This is a [Fire] effect. |
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| + | '''{{Anchor|Leech Life}} (Ex):''' Larvesta's bite attack does an extra 1d8 negative energy damage, +1 negative energy damage for every 3 Hit Die Larvesta has, to living targets. Larvesta gains HP equal to the negative energy damage it deals in this way, and any hit points it gains above its maximum are gained as temporary hit points that last for 1 hour. This is a [Bug] effect. | ||
'''{{Anchor|Flame Charge}} (Su):''' Larvesta may move up to 4 times its speed when making a charge action (instead of the normal 2×). If it does so, all of the damage it inflicts is treated as fire damage (which means that it isn't able to benefit from [[#Leech Life|Leech Life]]). This is a [Fire] effect. | '''{{Anchor|Flame Charge}} (Su):''' Larvesta may move up to 4 times its speed when making a charge action (instead of the normal 2×). If it does so, all of the damage it inflicts is treated as fire damage (which means that it isn't able to benefit from [[#Leech Life|Leech Life]]). This is a [Fire] effect. | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''{{Anchor|Take Down}} (Ex):''' Larvesta may add 2d8 damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge. If it does, it takes 1d6 backlash damage. This is a [Normal] effect. |
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| + | '''{{Anchor|Caterpillar of Solar Embers}} (Su):''' Larvesta is essentially a living sun, albeit not a very powerful one. It constantly generates an aura of solar power in its immediate vicinity. The area of effect is equal to 10 feet × Larvesta's HD (70 feet for the sample Larvesta). This area is constantly under the effects of a [[SRD:Daylight|''daylight'']] spell, mildly hindering all creatures with an aversion to sunlight (but often not having a severe effect, instead merely causing disorientation of some sort). Larvesta may suppress or resume the aura as a free action on its turn once per round. There is no save against the effect, nor does spell resistance apply. Anything vulnerable to ''daylight'' will '''''suffer''''' in Larvesta's vicinity, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The effective caster level of this ability (for effects that care) is equal to Larvesta's HD. | ||
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| + | '''{{Anchor|Flame Body}} (Su):''' Larvesta's body is very hot. Anything striking it with an unarmed attack or natural weapon takes 1 point of fire damage per HD Larvesta has (7 for the sample Larvesta) and must succeed on a Reflex save or suffer a [[Burned (3.5e Condition)|burn]]. The save DC is equal to 10 + ½ Larvesta's HD + Larvesta's Constitution modifier (12 for the sample Larvesta). | ||
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| + | === Advancement === | ||
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| + | Larvesta's Strength increases by 1 at every odd-numbered Hit Die. Its Charisma increases by 1 at every even-numbered Hit Die. It gains +1 Constitution every time it gains a feat. | ||
| − | ''' | + | At 8 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Bug Bite}} (Ex)'''. If it connects with its bite attack, it may make a free disarm or sunder attempt (at its option) without provoking an attack of opportunity, gaining a bonus on its opposed attack roll equal to the damage its attack dealt. This is a [Bug] effect. |
| − | + | At 12 HD, Larvesta replaces its '''Take Down''' attack with '''{{Anchor|Double-Edge}} (Ex)'''. It may add 2d12 damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge, but if it does, it takes 2d8 backlash damage. | |
| + | At 16 HD, Larvesta gains '''{{Anchor|Flame Wheel}} (Su)'''. It can thaw itself at will as a free action, and it adds 1d10 fire damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge. (It does not take backlash damage for using Flame Wheel). | ||
| + | At 18 HD, Larvesta may evolve into [[Volcarona (3.5e Monster)|Volcarona]]. This makes it stronger overall (raising its CR by 2), but it loses some of its physical might; Volcarona's Strength is 6 less than Larvesta's. | ||
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| Size/Type: | Small Magical Beast (Bug, Fire) |
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| Hit Dice: | 7d10-7 (51 hp) |
| Initiative: | +2 |
| Speed: | 20 ft. |
| Armor Class: | 20 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +7 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 18 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +7/+8 |
| Attack: | Bite melee +12 (1d4+5 plus 1d4 fire plus Leech Life) |
| Full Attack: | Bite melee +12 (1d4+5 plus 1d4 fire plus Leech Life) plus slam melee +7 (1d6+5 plus 1d6 fire) plus flare melee touch +1 (1d4-1 fire) |
| Space/Reach: | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Ember, Take Down, Leech Life, Flame Charge |
| Special Qualities: | Caterpillar of Solar Embers, Flame Body, Bug Pokémon Traits, Fire Pokémon Traits |
| Saves: | Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +2 |
| Abilities: | Str 20, Dex 14, Con 8, Int 7, Wis 12, Cha 13 |
| Skills: | |
| Feats: | Power Attack (1 HD), Combat Expertise (3 HD), Dodge (6 HD) |
| Environment: | Very hot places |
| Organization: | Solitary or colony (5-50 Larvesta) |
| Challenge Rating: | 7 |
| Treasure: | Standard |
| Alignment: | Usually neutral |
| Advancement: | 5-10 HD (Small), 10-15 HD (Medium), 15-20 HD (Large) |
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You encounter a caterpillar-like creature, about the size of a young gnome, with a furry mane and five red horns. When it spots you, it spouts fire from those horns and charges.
Larvesta is the juvenile form of the legendary Moth of Solar Flame. As is, though, it's more like a Caterpillar of Solar Embers.
Combat
Larvesta may be frail, but don't let that fool you - it's a powerful force in physical combat, far more powerful than anything of its size has any right to be. (In fact, it's more physically powerful than its adult form!) It has numerous options for hitting the enemy hard.
Ember (Su): Larvestas have a very minor breath weapon; they can breathe fire. A Larvesta's ember attack strikes in a 15 ft. Cone and deals 1d6 + HD + Cha mod in fire damage. Creatures in the area may halve the damage on a successful Reflex save, DC = 10 + Larvesta's Charisma modifier + ½ Larvesta's Hit Dice. Larvesta may not use Ember for 1d4 rounds after having used it. The sample Larvesta's Ember attack inflicts 1d6+8 fire damage with a save DC of 14. This is a [Fire] effect.
Leech Life (Ex): Larvesta's bite attack does an extra 1d8 negative energy damage, +1 negative energy damage for every 3 Hit Die Larvesta has, to living targets. Larvesta gains HP equal to the negative energy damage it deals in this way, and any hit points it gains above its maximum are gained as temporary hit points that last for 1 hour. This is a [Bug] effect.
Flame Charge (Su): Larvesta may move up to 4 times its speed when making a charge action (instead of the normal 2×). If it does so, all of the damage it inflicts is treated as fire damage (which means that it isn't able to benefit from Leech Life). This is a [Fire] effect.
Take Down (Ex): Larvesta may add 2d8 damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge. If it does, it takes 1d6 backlash damage. This is a [Normal] effect.
Caterpillar of Solar Embers (Su): Larvesta is essentially a living sun, albeit not a very powerful one. It constantly generates an aura of solar power in its immediate vicinity. The area of effect is equal to 10 feet × Larvesta's HD (70 feet for the sample Larvesta). This area is constantly under the effects of a daylight spell, mildly hindering all creatures with an aversion to sunlight (but often not having a severe effect, instead merely causing disorientation of some sort). Larvesta may suppress or resume the aura as a free action on its turn once per round. There is no save against the effect, nor does spell resistance apply. Anything vulnerable to daylight will suffer in Larvesta's vicinity, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The effective caster level of this ability (for effects that care) is equal to Larvesta's HD.
Flame Body (Su): Larvesta's body is very hot. Anything striking it with an unarmed attack or natural weapon takes 1 point of fire damage per HD Larvesta has (7 for the sample Larvesta) and must succeed on a Reflex save or suffer a burn. The save DC is equal to 10 + ½ Larvesta's HD + Larvesta's Constitution modifier (12 for the sample Larvesta).
Advancement
Larvesta's Strength increases by 1 at every odd-numbered Hit Die. Its Charisma increases by 1 at every even-numbered Hit Die. It gains +1 Constitution every time it gains a feat.
At 8 HD, Larvesta learns Bug Bite (Ex). If it connects with its bite attack, it may make a free disarm or sunder attempt (at its option) without provoking an attack of opportunity, gaining a bonus on its opposed attack roll equal to the damage its attack dealt. This is a [Bug] effect.
At 12 HD, Larvesta replaces its Take Down attack with Double-Edge (Ex). It may add 2d12 damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge, but if it does, it takes 2d8 backlash damage.
At 16 HD, Larvesta gains Flame Wheel (Su). It can thaw itself at will as a free action, and it adds 1d10 fire damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge. (It does not take backlash damage for using Flame Wheel).
At 18 HD, Larvesta may evolve into Volcarona. This makes it stronger overall (raising its CR by 2), but it loses some of its physical might; Volcarona's Strength is 6 less than Larvesta's.
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