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their dispelling abilities, seeking out and attempting to
debilitate spell-wielding beings permanently. They tend to
avoid physical combat.
Spell Turning (Su): Any spell cast upon a chain runner
from outside of its null field is instantly reflected
upon the caster once it reaches the null field (it bounces
off, so to speak).
Superior Dispelling (Su): Chain runners dispel magic
even more effectively than other animatons. They need
only exceed a target DC by 10 to threaten permanent dispelling.
Furthermore, the odds of permanent dispelling
jump to 2% per HD.
Skills: A chain runner has a +2 racial bonus to Climb,
Listen, and Spot checks. *It also has a +4 racial bonus
to Hide checks when in scrap yards or hiding among
mechanikal debris.
Treasure
Parts taken from a destroyed animaton may be used as a
material component in a dispel magic spell, granting the caster
a +5 enhancement bonus to the dispel check (parts are used
up in the casting). These parts may also be used as components
of magic items that have (only) dispelling or antimagic
effects. Items made of these parts cost half the XP to create.
Animaton pieces are also prized by scholars and wizards who
wish to study them. Raw pieces may sell for anywhere from
100 to 5000 gp depending on size and condition, though
wizards seeking parts for magic items might pay far more.
Legends & Lore
CoMMoN: It is known there is a rare type of construct
that can arise without a builder’s hand, though only of for-
merly crafted metal parts.
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Animatons
UNCoMMoN: Animatons are animated and powered by latent
magical energy. They possess the unique ability to suppress
magical energies.
RARE: They lack intelligence but possess a haunting amount
of instinctual “programming” which can make them deadly
opponents, especially to those who employ magic. However,
those who do not possess any form of enchantment or
enchanted item are ignored by an animaton unless provoked.
obSCURE: There are rumors that a particularly clever underground
band of elves has been performing experiments to bring
an animaton into being. Thus far they have been unsuccessful,
but they theorize that if they can replicate the conditions of
their genesis, they can unleash one of their own.
Hooks
An estranged wizard out of Five Fingers has decided he
wishes to perform some experiments upon an animaton. He
is currently searching for someone to help him capture one
although doing so might prove a nigh impossible task because
of their peculiar resistances. Rumor has it this is the brother
behind the Fellig fiasco, and he is looking to redeem himself.
“This walking pile of junk ain’t nothin’. My enchanted Bow
of the Great Avenger has never let me down. My bow has never. . .
Gahhhh!”
— Alfonse Ehrlick, Cygnaran bowman, now short one magical bow
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