"Sebastian! Look! Over the side of the boat! So lifelike! Who would throw away such an amazing work of art?!"
——Tinama Whitefoul, Noble’s Daughter about to encounter a Kapaocinth
These cousins to traditional gargoyles are aquatic in nature, and are often disregarded as sunken works of art, covered in algae and weeds, which only adds to their camouflage. They have a demonic appearance, completed with bat-like wings, claws and horns. They hunt underwater by remaining motionless in their resilient Stone Form until prey of sufficient size swims by, at which point they use their large, finned wings to suddenly jet out after their meal. They attempt to impale their victims with a gore attack using their horns and once the momentum of their initial burst is lost, will rend targets to pieces with their claws. Just like other Gargoyles, the Kapoacinth are tough, vicious, and cruel, enjoying the act of toying with their food before they consume it. In the case of an unwary surface dweller, this often entails drowning them with horrific glee.
Senses
Darkvision, Tremorsense
Hitpoints: 54
Healing Value: 10
Resilience: +5
Defenses
Resistances: Damage Reduction (10, overcome by Magic), Daze Resistance (2)
Vulnerabilities: None
Attributes / Saving Throws (1 AP)
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STR
15 / 19
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DEX
14 / 18
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CON
18 / 22
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INT
7 / 8
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WIS
11 / 12
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CHA
8 / 9
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REC 7
Actions (+3 AP)
Standard Attacks (2 AP)
+8 vs AC (ArN 1)
Raking Claw
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
The Kapoacinth lashes out at its prey, attempting to cut into its flesh.
+8 vs AC (ArN 1)
Goring Horns
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
The Kapoacinth drives its horns straight into its target with intent to skewer.
Special Attacks (3 AP)
+8 vs AC (ArN 1)
Torrent Of Claws • Advanced
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
The Kapoacinth ravenously assaults its victim, tearing at the body.
+8 vs AC (ArN 1)
Harpoon • Advanced
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature
The Kapoacinth shoots through the water with frightening agression. It moves up to its swim speed, driving its horns into the target. On a hit, a target of medium size or smaller is knocked
Prone.
+6 vs Touch
Drown • Advanced
Melee Reach 5ft • One creature of medium size or smaller
While in the water, the Kapoacinth attempts to Grab its opponent. On a hit, make a
Grapple Check (+7 vs Grapple). On a hit, the target is
Grabbed and the Kapoacinth drags the target under water (to a distance equal to its Swim speed). The Kapoacinth will attempt to maintain its hold on the target from then on, keeping it underwater until it
Drowns.
+8 vs AC (ArN 1)
Shattering Dive [1/rest] • Advanced
Melee Reach 5ft •
One creature Grabbed by the Kapoacinth
The Kapoacinth holds onto a creature it has grabbed and moves up to its Swim Speed in the direction of a solid surface, slaming the target up against it. On a hit, the target is
Stunned for 1d6+2 segments.
Immediate Actions
A Kapoacinth may enter or exits from its Stone Form, where it remains unmoving and appears as a stone statue. While in this state, the Kapoacinth gains
Damage Reduction (25) to all damage and is indistinguishable from stone (automatically succeeding
Stealth checks against unaware creatures). While in this form, the Kapoacinth cannot move or take physical actions.
Move (1 AP), Double Move (3 AP)
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Shift
5 ft
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Skirmish
40 ft
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Swim
60 ft
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Overland Movement
40 mi/day
Qualities
- Stone Body: Damage Reduction (10) to Weapon Damage, overcome by Magic. (inc)
- Tremorsense: Gain a +2 Racial bonus to Touch and Awareness versus creatures in contact with the ground. Can perfectly perceive any creature in contact with the ground. (inc)
- Natural Armor: AC +3/+8, Ref +1 (inc)
Skills: Climb R2 (+7), Stealth R4 (+8), Swim R4 (+11), Listen R2 (+3), Spot R3 (+5), Touch R4 (+14), Survival R3 (+8), Coercion R2 (+4), Bravery R2 (+5)
Feats: Monstrous Damage, Daze Resistance
Philosophies: Rank 1 Mental, Rank 4 Physical
Combat Training: Melee 1, Ranged 1, Parry 1, Fort 1, Reflex 1, Will 1
Wits: +1, Brawn: +11
Equipment: None
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Charm
-2
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Coercion
+4
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Deception
-2
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Manipulation
-2
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Persuasion
-1
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Aloofness
-2
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Bravery
+5
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Intuition
-1
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Tolerance
-1
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Suspicion
-1
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Social
Composure: 9
Motives: Ambush prey, defend territory
Gargoyle Characteristics
Gargoyles are malevolent, brutish creatures comprised of stone made flesh. They are vaguely humanoid with bat-like wings, clawed limbs and monstrous faces of varying appearances. Some appear as demons, others appear as beasts, their visage usually suiting the tastes of their creator. All gargoyles possess the same basic features, however: Claws, Teeth and Horns with which they may tear their victims apart, often after surprising them, utilizing their appearance and natural traits to disguise themselves as ordinary statues.
History
These monsters have existed since before mortals learned to harness earth magic, but this is not known to most people. Gargoyles are made from living stone, found on the elemental plane of earth. When they are brought to the mortal plane, the process corrupts them, turning their thoughts towards malicious acts. Despite their impressive strength, however, gargoyles are weak minded beasts, and easily controlled. For this reason they are often forced into servitude by more powerful creatures or powerful wizards. When exploring an ancient keep or castle, most adventurers believe it wise to keep a watchful eye on the statues and stone work that decorate the area, for though the occasion is rare, an ambush by a murder of gargoyles is likely to be the end of an inexperienced adventuring party.
Culture
On the elemental plane of earth, Gargoyles tend to hang around mountain tops and jagged peaks, swooping down on foreigners to their lands without discrimination. On the mortal plane, gargoyles tend to flock together in places laden with rock and stone. They don't normally gather in groups much larger than 5 or 6, preferring not to share their prey. If they are seen in larger crowds, it is usually because they have been summoned there and bound by a greater force. Gargoyles are predatory scavengers by nature, and always look to pick on the weakest and slowest victims, but will not hesitate to attack a stronger enemy if no other options are available.