Manual of the Planes

CHAPTER 9:MONSTERSDusk Beast Ecalypse Umbral BanyanMedium-Size Outsider Large Outsider Huge PlantHit Dice: 8d8+8 (44 hp) 10d8+40 (85 hp) 15d8+75 (142 hp)Initiative: +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved +3 (Dex) –1 (Dex)Initiative)Speed: 30 ft. 40 ft., fly 90 ft. (good) 0 ft.AC: 15 (+2 Dex, +3 natural) 22 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +10 natural) 18 (–2 size, –1 Dex, +11 natural)Attacks: 2 bites +10, tail barb +8 2 hooves +15 melee 4 tendrils +18 meleeDamage: Bite 1d8+2, tail barb 1d4+1 Hoof 1d8+5 Tendril 1d8+9Face/Reach: 5 ft. by 5 ft./10 ft. 5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft. 10 ft. by 10 ft./15 ft.Special Attacks: — Spell-like abilities Improved grab, yank upward,Strength damageSpecial Qualities: — Discorporate, shadow blend Plane shift, camouflage, plant,half damage from piercingSaves: Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +8 Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +7 Fort +14, Ref +4, Will +4Abilities: Str 14, Dex 15, Con 13, Str 20, Dex 16, Con 18, Str 29, Dex 8, Con 21,Int 8, Wis 15, Cha 13 Int 6, Wis 10, Cha 15 Int 4, Wis 9, Cha 12Skills: Climb +11, Hide +17, Listen Hide +7, Intuit Direction +13, —+9, Intuit Direction +9, Move Listen +13, Sense Motive +8,Silently +13, Spot +13 Spot +13Feats: Combat Reflexes, Improved Weapon Focus (hoof ), Run, —Initiative, Multiattack Spell Focus (Illusion)Illus. by M. Cavotta170Climate/Terrain: Any land and underground Any land Any forestOrganization: Solitary or pack (2–5) Solitary or herd (4–24) SolitaryChallenge Rating: 3 9 10Treasure: 1/10 coins; 50% goods; None 1/10 coins; 50% goods;50% items 50% itemsAlignment: Usually neutral Usually neutral Usually evilAdvancement: 9–12 HD (Medium-size); 11–20 HD (Large); 16–30 HD (Huge);13–18 HD (Large) 21–30 HD (Huge) 31–45 HD (Gargantuan)shadow it can find, then rises suddenly to attack as manyfoes as it can.Because it’s madeof shadowstuff,a dusk beastcan extend itsnecks or tailbeyond whatseems possible,granting itextended reach.Unwary opponentsmay find themselvescaught in itsblack teeth whenthey attempt toskirt it at whatthey believeto be a safedistance.Skills:Their darkand shadowy naturegives duskbeasts a +4 racial bonus onHide checks.ECALYPSEEcalypses are equine creatures that gallop across thePlane of Shadow in great herds. They’reoften used as steeds by those powerfulenough to tame them.Only at a great distance could anecalypse be mistakenfor a normalhorse. Themost obviousdifferenceis its sixlegs, but otherdifferencesemerge on closerexamination.Its coat is aflat gray thatseems almostinsubstantial—darker shadowsbeneath theskin reveal a ribcage, skull, and bones. Thehooves fade off into tendrils ofmist, as do the mane and tail. Its eyes are