Purple Worm

Purple Worm
Purple Worm, U Gargantuan Beast
Simple Monster, XP 16800
Level 21 (+8)
"Some people say that there were older gods, darker gods, that used to inhabit our realm. They also say that when they moved on, they left this monstrosity as a parting gift."
——Bastranoff Stonesprocket, Gnome Historian
The dreaded Purple Worm is known as a scourge of the adventuring world. Inhabiting deep caverns, thick mountains and ancient dungeons, this massive beast can tunnel through solid stone. It is approximately 80 feet in length and weighs 20 tons on average. Their gargantuan maws are filled with countless rows of impossibly sharp and hardened teeth that grind stone into a fine powder as the monster burrows through rock. The beast is capable of swallowing even large creatures whole, a sight that has led to the creation of many horrific tavern tales. A group of adventurers unfortunate enough to encounter such a creature will often take extraneous effort to avoid this fate, foolishly neglecting the Purple Worm’s other deadly weapon: Purple Worm Poison. It is so named because no other venom like it exists in the world, and it is injected into a victim through a large spiked tip, the size of a spear, at the end of the creature. A single dose of the poison sends the body into a paralytic stupor which will eventually cause all muscle function to cease, killing the victim.
Awareness
29
Senses
Tremorsense
Initiative
14/1d10
Hitpoints: 754
Healing Value: 150
Resilience: +7
Morale
4
AC
26/36
Touch
21
Fort
26
Reflex
23
Will
19
Defenses
Resistances: None
Vulnerabilities: None
Attributes / Saving Throws (1 AP)
STR
35 / 43
DEX
6 / 14
CON
25 / 33
INT
1 / 2
WIS
8 / 9
CHA
8 / 9
REC 10
Actions (+3 AP)
Standard Attacks (2 AP)
+21 vs AC (ArN 3)
Bite
3d12+36 Chopping damage
Melee Reach 15ft
+21 vs AC (ArN 8)
Sting
2d12+18 Piercing damage
Melee Reach 15
Special: On a hit, the target is subject to Purple Worm Poison.
3d12+36 Chopping damage
Grapple +29
Special Attacks (3 AP)
Swallow Whole
Make a bite attack. On a hit, make an opposed Grapple check, +29 vs Grapple. On a hit, if the creature is Large size or smaller, it is Swallowed [SE, ST 5d10 vs STR]. (Advanced)
Trample
The Purple Worm moves up to its skirmish speed, Trampling all creatures within its path. Make an attack on all creatures whose space the Purple Worm moves through, +19 vs Reflex. On a hit, targets suffers 3d12+36 Bludgeoning Damage. (Advanced)
Move (1 AP), Double Move (3 AP)
Shift
5 ft
Skirmish
20 ft
Burrow
20 ft
Swim
10 ft
Overland Movement
20 mi/day
Qualities
  • Tremble: Everytime the Purple Worm moves or attacks, it causes the ground to shake in a 50 ft radius around it. All creatures within the area must succeed a Balance check [DC 15] or fall Prone.
  • Natural Grappler: The Purple Worm does not Provoke an opportunity from attempting a Grab. Additionally, when the Purple Worm has a target Grabbed (of large size or smaller) it is not limited to powers with the Grapple keyword.
  • 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)
  • Animal Instincts: Animals do not suffer penalties to their Initiative Score, Awareness, or Sensory Skills due to their low intelligence. (inc)
  • Natural Swimmer: +8 Racial bonus to Swim checks (inc).
  • Natural Armor: AC +5/+15, REF +3 (inc)
Skills: Rank 4 Climb [+17], Rank 4 Swim [+25], Rank 7 Listen [+13], Rank 3 Spot [+5], Rank 7 Touch [+18]
Feats: Improved Speed, Great Morale, Heavy Hitter [3], Tough, Improved Attack
Philosophies: Rank 1 Mental, Rank 8 Physical
Combat Training: Melee 5, Parry 4, Fort 3, Reflex 3, Will 2
Wits: {{{Wits}}}, Brawn: {{{Brawn}}}
Equipment: None
Charm
-3
Coercion
+9
Deception
-3
Manipulation
-3
Persuasion
-3
Aloofness
-3
Bravery
+3
Intuition
-3
Tolerance
-2
Suspicion
-3
Social
Composure: 8
Languages: None
Motives:
Prejudices: