Lovecraftian (3.5e Template)
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Lovecraftian
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Lovecraftians are things of horror or strangeness. They are markers for great change and almost always appear when something grand is near. As a Lovecraftian gains in power it gains new qualities.
Creating a Lovecraftian
It is mostly an inherited template, however, it can be acquired through rituals.
Size and Type
Size possibly changes, and type becomes aberration.
Speed
Is that of base creature's but can possibly change.
Armor Class
Is that of base creature's but can possibly change.
Attack
Is that of base creature's but can possibly change.
Full Attack
Is that of base creature's but can possibly change.
Special Attacks
Is that of base creature's but can possibly change.
Special Qualities
The base creature every new level or HD gains another quality. Certain qualities can be stacked.
Thick Fur(Ex): The Lovecraftian grows thick fur which protects it from the elements. Cold Resistance 10, and no need to make a fortitude check do to cold weather. Scales (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows scales to protect it. Natural Armor bonus to AC +2 Shell (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows a shell like that of a turtle. Natural Armor bonus to AC +4 Complete Exoskeleton (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows a carapace which covers all body parts in a thick chitin. Natural Armor bonus +8 but due to all that weight and the exoskeleton the Lovecraftian loses 10 feet of speed. Growth (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows in weight and height. The Lovecratian increases by 1 size. Wings (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows wings and a flight speed of 40 feet with average mobility. Can be stacked. Every additional Wings gives another 5 feet. Every two Wings increases mobility. Fins (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows fins gaining 40 feet in swim speed, +6 to swim checks. This can be stacked Every additional Fins gives another 5 feet + 2 swim check. Legs (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows another set of legs or his original legs split. In either case the creature has a land speed of 40 feet. Every additional Legs increases speed by 5 feet. Every two Legs gains 5 feet to climb speed as well as land speed. Warped Mind (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows a mind that is when it chooses to becomes full of chaotic mental layers giving it a 50% chance to ignore any mental or psionic powers, spells or abilities. Psionic Mind (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows a mind that is growing into its mental powers. At level 5 a Lovecraftian can accept this ability. It gives access to all 1st level psionic powers 5 times a day. Every two additional Psionic Minds adds access to next level of psionic powers. Tentacles (Ex): The Lovecraftian grows 2 tentacles. These tentacles attack as magical, natural weapons and act as though they have the Improved Grab. This can be stacked. Every additional Tentacles gives an additional 2 tentacles. Size Tentacle Damage Reach with Tentacles Fine 1 0 ft. Diminutive 1 0 ft. Tiny 1d2 0 ft. Small 1d3 5 ft. Medium 1d4 5 ft. Large 1d6 10 ft. Huge 1d8 15 ft. Gargantuan 2d6 20 ft. Colossal 3d6 30 ft.
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