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Jinmenju

CR 11.00 Plant N Huge HD 13

A low hum surrounds this huge, gnarled tree. The rotten fruits that hang from its sickly branches look vaguely like human heads.

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Description

Jinmenjus are trees that grow in hilly regions far from civilized lands, and prey on those who come too close. They are remarkably intelligent and crafty, and use both scent and magical compulsion to lure prey.

Combat Stats

149 (13d8+91)

25, touch 7, flat-footed 25 (–1 Dex, +18 natural, –2 size)

Init

Speed

10 ft.

Fort

+14

Ref

Will

BAB

CMB

+19

CMD

Melee: bite +15 (2d6+8/19–20), 2 slams +16 (1d8+8)
Space: 15 ft.
Reach: 15 ft.
Aura: unsettling drone (30 ft., DC 18)

Ability Scores

str

dex

-1

con

int

-2

wis

cha

Special Attacks

enticing head-fruits

Intoxicating Stench — Once per day as a swift action, a jinmenju can cause its fruits to emit an unnaturally sweet aroma in a 60-foot spread for 6 rounds. All creatures within the area must succeed at a DC 22 Will save each round or be captivated. A captivated creature takes no actions except to approach the jinmenju via the most direct route possible. If this path leads it into a dangerous area or the jinmenju attacks it, the captivated creature receives a new saving throw. This is a mind-affecting effect. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Feats

Combat Reflexes, Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Lunge, Toughness, Weapon Focus (slam)

Special Abilities

Enticing Head-Fruits from text

Intoxicating Stench from text

Once per day as a swift action, a jinmenju can cause its fruits to emit an unnaturally sweet aroma in a 60-foot spread for 6 rounds. All creatures within the area must succeed at a DC 22 Will save each round or be captivated. A captivated creature takes no actions except to approach the jinmenju via the most direct route possible. If this path leads it into a dangerous area or the jinmenju attacks it, the captivated creature receives a new saving throw. This is a mind-affecting effect. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Feats, Traits & Items

Combat Reflexes from Feat

You may make a number of additional attacks of opportunity per round equal to your Dexterity bonus. With this feat, you may also make attacks of opportunity while flat-footed.

Improved Critical (bite) from Feat

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

Improved Initiative from Feat

You get a +4 bonus on initiative checks.

Calculated: +4 Initiative

Lightning Reflexes from Feat

You get a +2 bonus on all Reflex saving throws.

Calculated: +2 Ref

Lunge from Feat

You can increase the reach of your melee attacks by 5 feet until the end of your turn by taking a –2 penalty to your AC until your next turn. You must decide to use this ability before any attacks are made.

Toughness from Feat

You gain +3 hit points. For every Hit Die you possess beyond 3, you gain an additional +1 hit point. If you have more than 3 Hit Dice, you gain +1 hit points whenever you gain a Hit Die (such as when you gain a level).

Calculated: +3 Hp Bonus

Weapon Focus (slam) from Feat

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

Calculated: +1 Attack Bonus

Skills

Perception +17

Spells

spell-like abilities:

At will—Share Memory (DC 14), 3/day—Sculpt Sound (DC 15), 3/day—Shout (DC 16)

Details

Type: Plant
Alignment: N
Size: Huge
Environment: temperate hills or mountains
Organization: solitary
Treasure: incidental
Senses: all-around vision, blindsense 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +17
Aura: unsettling drone (30 ft., DC 18)
Languages: Common
Source: Bestiary 4

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