Spicule (3.5e Monster)

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	Spicule
Size/Type:	Large Magical Beast (Fire)
Hit Dice:	11d10+88 (148 hp)
Initiative:	+5
Speed:	80 ft., burrow 40 ft., swim 20 ft.
Armor Class:	25 (+5 dex, +11 natural, -1 size), touch 14, flat-footed 20
Base Attack/Grapple:	+11/+15
Attack:	Bite +18 melee (2d6+8 plus 8d6 fire, 20/x2)
Full Attack:	Bite +18 melee (2d6+8 plus 8d6 fire, 20/x2)
Space/Reach:	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Maneuver-Like Abilities, Sprint
Special Qualities:	Burning Body, Darkvision 60 ft., Immunity to Fire, Low-Light Vision, Tremorsense 60 ft., Vulnerability to Cold
Saves:	Fort +15, Ref +12, Will +8
Abilities:	Str 27, Dex 21, Con 27, Int 6, Wis 20, Cha 8
Skills:	Jump +28, Tumble +19
Feats:	Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack, Power Attack
Environment:	Desert
Organization:	Solitary or Pair
Challenge Rating:	11
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Usually True Neutral
Advancement:	12-22 HD (Large), 23-33 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment:	—

The ground grew warm, a low tremor reverberating in the ground. Suddenly the ground split, erupting into a pillar of flame and heat which began chasing you down.

A spicule is a giant serpent-like creature which lives in the desert, covered in rocky armor plates, large mandibles, and a mouth built for crushing rocks. Vents exist along its body which spray fire everywhere, and allow it to build underground glass lairs by melting down their surrounding sand. It consumes both meat and minerals, using the chemicals to fuel chemical reactions and expel the waste as heat and flame, which also make for a potent defense and means to hunt.

Spicules are dimly intelligent and understand Ignan, but do not speak. They eat and sleep, but do not breath. They are about 15 feet long and weigh 700 lbs.

Combat

Spicules often burrow from underground, striking the enemy from below and burrowing back under the earth to prevent counterattack. Even if prevented from burrowing, they are disturbingly fast on land. They pull maneuvers whenever able, and are able to jump a considerable distance, meaning floating over the ground isn't always safe.

Burning Body (Ex): A spicule is constantly wrapped in flame. Any creature striking with a non-reach weapon, a natural attack, or grappling takes 8d6 points of fire damage on impact. This damage also applies to its own natural attacks.

Maneuver-Like Abilities: burning blade^ToB (boost), desert tempest^ToB (strike), firesnake^ToB (strike), haze of lies (strike), hungry earth (strike), ring of fire^ToB (strike), rising phoenix^ToB (stance), sand spray (counter), searing charge^ToB (strike), searing foehn (stance)

Sprint (Ex): Once per hour a spicule can move up to x10 its normal speed in a straight line as a full-round action. This movement provokes attacks of opportunity as normal.

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