Behold...a new athasian monster!

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#1

elonarc

Oct 08, 2004 15:27:17
[I've been wanting to post this for quite a while, thanks to Nyt for his inspiration]

Pikachu, Athasian

Small Magical Beast
Hit Dice: 3d10+3 (19 hp)
Initiative: +6
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 14 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/-1
Attack: Tackle +6 melee (1d4)
Full Attack: Tackle +6 melee (1d4)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Thundershock
Special Qualities: Cute, darkvision, immunity to electricity, low-light vision
Saves: Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 10, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills: Hide +10, Listen +5, Spot +5
Feats: Dodge, Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse (B)
Environment: Deserts, Pokéballs
Organization: Solitary, Pack (2-5), or Pokémania (150 different Pokémons)
Challenge Rating: 3
Advancement: 4-5 HD (Pikachu); 6-8 HD (Raichu)
Level Adjustment: -


A tingle runs down your spine and your hair rises as you spot a small Pokémon with yellow fur. It seems quite cute, but tiny lightning bolts can be seen in its eyes. The stench of ozon increases…

When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and summon Tyr storms.
Athasian Pikachus normally get brought into homes by children because of their natural affinity to each other. Even if the child’s parents do not approve of the new “pet”, they normally let the kid keep it. Because of the tembo’s love for children’s flesh, pikachus and tembos are mortal enemies.


Thundershock (Ex): Once per round, an athasian pikachu can deliver an electrical shock to a single opponent within 15 feet. This attack deals 3d6 points of damage to opponents (Reflex DC 14 half ). The save DC is Constitution-based and includes a +2 racial bonus.
Cute: Athasian Pikachus receive a +10 racial bonus to charisma-based skill checks when children or pokémaniacs are involved.





[runs, runs, runs, as fast as he can]
#2

xlorepdarkhelm_dup

Oct 08, 2004 16:40:56
Where's that picture of that evil rabid pikachu tht Nyt linked to again...
#3

nytcrawlr

Oct 08, 2004 16:56:41


Good one Elonarc.

For those who missed it.

http://img3.exs.cx/img3/3094/102092135864712917.jpg
#4

jon_oracle_of_athas

Oct 09, 2004 8:00:53
If it wasn't for you (Elonarc) being my number one mechanics proofreader at the moment, I'd be hurling flensing bolts all over the place.

*lets loose a pack of tembo on the Athasian Pikachu*
#5

the_peacebringer

Oct 15, 2004 15:49:24
Hey Elonarc, what did the dwarven slave shoe maker say to the Athasian Pokémon?

Pik-a-chu!

(Part of my worst joke inventory :D )
PB
#6

elonarc

Oct 16, 2004 4:27:33
I respect good bad jokes. [bows]
#7

murkaf

Oct 18, 2004 7:28:32
Cute: Athasian Pikachus receive a +10 racial bonus to charisma-based skill checks when children or pokémaniacs are involved.

[runs, runs, runs, as fast as he can]

If I remember well from the Animal, Household entry in Terrors of the Desert,

These animals are neither cute nor cuddly, for no such creatures exist on Athas.

#8

elonarc

Oct 18, 2004 12:58:47
Errata: Change the name of the "Cute" racial ability into "Psionic Influence".
#9

Pennarin

Aug 03, 2005 2:56:29
Here is the pic to this creature, added to this thread for reference's sake.

http://img3.exs.cx/img3/3094/102092135864712917.jpg
#10

nytcrawlr

Aug 03, 2005 9:34:46
Here is the pic to this creature, added to this thread for reference's sake.

http://img3.exs.cx/img3/3094/102092135864712917.jpg

Heh, it was already posted in one of my earlier posts on this thread.

:P
#11

Pennarin

Aug 03, 2005 12:44:39
Well, frel me, I deserved that