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Lamia Matriarch

CR 8.00 Monstrous Humanoid CE Large HD 12

This creature looks like a beautiful human woman from the waist up, but below is the body and tail of an immense snake.

Description

The queens of a race consumed by bitterness and predatory instinct, lamia matriarchs mastermind all manner of foul plots in hopes of breaking the bestial curse that afflicts their race. They move with shocking ease from silken-tongued temptresses to dervishes, striking with all the deadly precision of vipers. Quick to covet, enslave, and overindulge, lamia matriarchs luxuriate in gory feasts, violent trysts, and bloody entertainments, reveling until their playthings are broken or until they tire and move on.

Combat Stats

102 (12d10+36)

21, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+4 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size)

Init

Speed

40 ft., climb 40 ft., swim 40 ft.

Fort

Ref

+12

Will

+11

BAB

+12

CMB

+18

CMD

32 (can't be tripped)

Melee: +1 scimitars +14/+14/+9/+9/+4 (1d6+6/15-20 plus 1 Wisdom drain on first hit each round) or<p class="stat-block-2">touch +16 (1d4 Wisdom drain)</p>
Space: 10 ft.
Reach: 5 ft.
SR: 19
Racial Modifiers: +4 Acrobatics, +4 Bluff, +4 Use Magic Device

Ability Scores

str

dex

con

int

wis

cha

Proficiencies

Weapons: Simple

Special Attacks

Wisdom Drain — A lamia matriarch drains 1d4 points of Wisdom each time she hits with her melee touch attack. The first time each round that she strikes a foe with a melee weapon, she also drains 1 point of Wisdom. A DC 21 Will save negates the Wisdom drain. Unlike with other kinds of ability drain attacks, a lamia matriarch does not heal damage when she uses her Wisdom drain. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Special Qualities

change shape (fixed Medium humanoid form, alter self)

undersized weapons

Feats

Double Slice, Extend Spell, Improved Critical (scimitar), Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (scimitar)

Special Abilities

Universal Monster Rules

Change Shape (fixed Medium humanoid form, alter self) Su from Universal Monster Rule

A creature with this special quality has the ability to assume the appearance of a specific creature or type of creature (usually a humanoid), but retains most of its own physical qualities. The creature cannot change shape to a form more than one size category smaller or larger than its original form. This ability functions as a polymorph spell, the type of which is listed in the creature's description, but the creature does not adjust its ability scores (although it gains any other abilities of the creature it mimics). Unless otherwise stated, it can remain in an alternate form indefinitely. Some creatures, such as lycanthropes, can transform into unique forms with special modifiers and abilities. These creatures do adjust their ability scores, as noted in their descriptions.

Undersized Weapons Ex from Universal Monster Rule

The creature uses manufactured weapons as if it were one size category smaller than the creature's actual size.

Special Abilities

Wisdom Drain from text

A lamia matriarch drains 1d4 points of Wisdom each time she hits with her melee touch attack. The first time each round that she strikes a foe with a melee weapon, she also drains 1 point of Wisdom. A DC 21 Will save negates the Wisdom drain. Unlike with other kinds of ability drain attacks, a lamia matriarch does not heal damage when she uses her Wisdom drain. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Feats, Traits & Items

Double Slice from Feat

Add your Strength bonus to damage rolls made with your off-hand weapon.

Extend Spell from Feat

An extended spell lasts twice as long as normal. A spell with a duration of concentration, instantaneous, or permanent is not affected by this feat. An extended spell uses up a spell slot one level higher than the spell's actual level.

Improved Critical (scimitar) from Feat

When using the weapon you selected, your threat range is doubled.

Improved Two-Weapon Fighting from Feat

In addition to the standard single extra attack you get with an off-hand weapon, you get a second attack with it, albeit at a –5 penalty.

Two-Weapon Fighting from Feat

Your penalties on attack rolls for fighting with two weapons are reduced. The penalty for your primary hand lessens by 2 and the one for your off hand lessens by 6. See Two-Weapon Fighting in Combat.

Weapon Focus (scimitar) from Feat

You gain a +1 bonus on all attack rolls you make using the selected weapon.

Calculated: +1 Attack Bonus

Skills

Acrobatics +8 (+12 jump), Bluff +21, Climb +13, Diplomacy +11, Disguise +11, Intimidate +20, Knowledge (any one) +15, Knowledge (arcana) +15, Spellcraft +15, Swim +13, Use Magic Device +21

Spells

spell-like abilities:

At will—Charm Monster, At will—Ventriloquism (DC 16), 3/day—Deep Slumber, 3/day—Dream, 3/day—Major Image, 3/day—Mirror Image, 3/day—Suggestion (DC 18)

spells known:

3rd (4/day)—Haste (DC 18), 2nd (6/day)—Death Knell (DC 16), 2nd (6/day)—Invisibility (DC 17), 1st (8/day)—Cure Light Wounds (DC 16), 1st (8/day)—Divine Favor, 1st (8/day)—Mage Armor (DC 16), 1st (8/day)—Magic Missile, At will—Dancing Lights, At will—Daze (DC 15), At will—Detect Magic, At will—Ghost Sound (DC 15), At will—Mage Hand, At will—Mending (DC 15), At will—Prestidigitation (DC 15)

Details

Type: Monstrous Humanoid
Alignment: CE
Size: Large
Environment: any land
Organization: solitary, pair, or cult (3-6)
Treasure: double (two +1 scimitars, other treasure)
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +3
Languages: Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Source: Bestiary 2

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