Elder Evils

CHAPTER 7
RAGNORRA
Skincasting (Sp) As a standard action, Ragnorra can activate
the ability of any worldskin feature (see page 102) within
1,000 feet.
Anathematic Secrecy (Su) Ragnorra is immune to all divine
divination spell effects.
Nondetection (Su) As the nondetection spell; continuous;
caster level 20th.
Spell to Spore (Su) Whenever Ragnorra’s spell resistance allows
her to resist a spell, she has a chance to capture its
magical energy. The caster of the spell must attempt a DC
26 caster level check. If this check fails, Ragnorra stores
the captured spell’s energy and can use it to grow a new
feature of the worldskin or regenerate an existing one.
The energy of each captured spell level contributes
5 hit points toward growing a new worldskin feature. For
example, accumulating six levels’ worth of spells would
allow Ragnorra to grow a vaporous abscess (30 hp) immediately
or save up the magical energy to produce larger
growths. Captured spell energy must be expended within
1 hour, or it fades away with no effect.
THE TRUE MOTHER
When Ragnorra has restored herself sufficiently, or when she
comes under attack, she sheds her current form and merges
with the neurotangle (page 102). In her True Mother form,
Ragnorra is impossible to attack directly and gains new
abilities. However, she is also weakened in some ways and
is vulnerable to attacks that target her connection with the
world. See encounter 7–3 (page 110) for details.
The following stat block lists only changes to Ragnorra
once she has assumed her True Mother form.
Ragnorra, True Mother CR 19
hp 200 (60 HD)*
*Assuming Ragnorra has taken damage earlier in the encounter.
Otherwise, she has regenerated to 1,000 hp.
AC variable (True Mother chord)
Fort +30, Ref +25, Will +37
Weakness True Mother chord (see text)
Speed 0 ft.
Melee 2 slams +41 each (3d8+12 plus 1 vile)
Space see text; Reach see text
Base Atk +45; Grp +69
Atk Options Automatic Still Spell, Awesome Blow, Enlarge
Supernatural Ability (bolt of corruption), Improved Bull
Rush, Improved Overrun, Power Attack, Quicken Spell-
Like Ability (regenerate worldskin), Quicken Spell-Like
Ability (skincasting), Still Spell, Widen Supernatural Ability
(positive energy aura)
Special Actions bolt of corruption
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 30th):
At will—regenerate worldskin 50, skincasting
Abilities Str 26, Dex 13, Con 23, Int 26, Wis 21, Cha 26
Feats Automatic Still Spell ELH , Awesome Blow, Enlarge Supernatural
Ability ToM (bolt of corruption), Epic Fortitude ELH ,
Epic Leadership ELH , Epic Reflexes ELH , Great Fortitude, Improved
Bull Rush, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder,
Leadership, Lightning Reflexes, Positive Energy Aura ELH ,
Power Attack, Quicken Spell-Like Ability (regenerate
worldskin), Quicken Spell-Like Ability (skincasting), Still
Spell, Vile Natural Attack (slam), Widen Supernatural
Ability ToM (positive energy aura) (3)
Skills Concentration +69, Intimidate +71, Knowledge (arcana)
+71, Knowledge (nature) +71, Knowledge (the planes)
+71, Knowledge (religion) +71, Listen +68 (+83 in the neurotangle),
Spellcraft +77, Spot +68 (+83 in the neurotangle),
Survival +68 (+74 aboveground or on other planes)
Corrupt Positive Energy Aura (Su) As Ragnorra, except all undead
creatures within 15 feet of the neurotangle’s surface
are automatically affected by a turn undead attempt (CL
20th). Undead that have 10 or fewer HD are automatically
destroyed.
Impervious to the Divine (Su) As Ragnorra.
Space/Reach (Ex) When merged with the neurotangle, Ragnorra
is as big as the crater itself. She can form a pseudopod
to attack any creature within the heart of the crater
(see page 102).
True Mother Chord (Ex) Ragnorra’s consciousness has
bonded with the neurotangle, and she cannot be attacked
directly. However, the True Mother chord links her life
energy to the worldskin and is vulnerable to attack. See
encounter 7–3 (page 110) for more information.
Bolt of Corruption (Su) Once per round as a standard action,
Ragnorra can fi re a bolt of corrupt positive energy in a
line 90 feet long. Creatures in the bolt’s path can attempt
a DC 36 Reflex save to avoid it. Each round thereafter for
18 rounds, the affected creature can attempt a DC 36 Fortitude
save to end the effect.
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PROGENY OF RAGNORRA
Sentient beings corrupted or raised by Ragnorra’s overpowering
sign become aberrations known as progeny of Ragnorra.
“Progeny of Ragnorra” is an acquired template that can be
added to any living, corporeal creature that has an Intelligence
score of 6 or higher.
A progeny of Ragnorra uses all the base creature’s statistics
and special abilities except as noted here.
Size and Type: The creature’s type changes to aberration. Do
not recalculate the creature’s Hit Dice, base attack bonus, or
saves. Size is unchanged.
Special Attacks: Progeny gain Ragnorra’s skincasting and regenerate
worldskin special abilities (caster level equals Hit Dice).
See Ragnorra’s statistics for details.
Special Qualities: A progeny of Ragnorra has all the special
qualities of the base creature, plus darkvision out to 60 feet.
If the base creature already has darkvision, its range does
not change.
A progeny of Ragnorra is unable to act against Ragnorra’s wishes.
The elder evil establishes a telepathic link with the mind of her
children, much like that of a dominate monster spell. This link is
permanent and can be broken only by defeating Ragnorra.
Ragnorra always takes action to prevent attacks upon herself,
the True Mother chord (see above), or spawning spores (page
103) but otherwise leaves progeny to their own devices. Whenever
a progeny takes an action against her wishes, the elder evil
can override it with a command of her own as an immediate
action. A progeny can attempt to resist this control with a DC 39
Will save; a successful save allows it to act freely for 1 round.
Abilities: Adjust the base creature’s abilities as follows: Con
+2, Cha –4.
Challenge Rating: As base creature +2.
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