It can aim only one-third of its eyestalks in any one 90-degree arc (up, forward, backward, left, right, or down) the other eyestalks must aim in different directions. The damage from this bite attack is based on the creature’s size as if it was one size category larger.Īn eye king also gains a primary ray attack with each of its eyestalks (see Special Attacks). If the base creature possesses at least one mouth but has no natural attack with it, the eye king gains a secondary bite attack with each mouth. The eye king retains all the base creature’s other modes of movement, but each speed is reduced to one-quarter of its original value (minimum 5 feet).Īttacks: Except for bite or wing attacks, the eye king deals damage with its natural attacks as though it were two size categories smaller. If the base creature has a swim speed, the eye king can swim at the same speed as it can fly. Otherwise, it gains a fly speed as an extraordinary ability due to its buoyancy equal to one-half the base creature’s highest speed (to a minimum of 5 feet), with perfect maneuverability. Speed: If the base creature can fly, the eye king retains the base creature’s fly speed, maneuverability, and the manner by which it flew. Do not recalculate base attack bonuses, saves, or skill points.ĭefensive Abilities: An eye king gains all-around vision. Base creatures with another type do not change type. Type: Base creatures with the animal, fey, humanoid, monstrous humanoid, or vermin type change to an aberration with the appropriate subtype. An eye king uses all the base creature’s statistics and special abilities except as noted here.Ĭhallenge Rating: Adjust according to the base creature’s total Hit Dice, as given on Table 2-19. “ Eye King” is an inherited template that can be added to any living creature that is not blind. The eyestalks that top its head gaze in every direction, projecting spell effects as thin rays of light, while its central eye emanates a supernatural field with strange effects. A single, huge, central eye and an enormous mouth make up most of its face, and vestigial limbs dangle beneath its floating form, grotesquely writhing and grasping despite their atrophied state.Įach of an eye king’s eyes can produce a magical effect that mimics a spell. Regardless of their origins, these powerful creatures seem to come in as many forms as normal creatures do.Ībominable-looking to all but the most forgiving, an eye king is a bloated blob of flesh crowned by numerous baleful eyes. Some sages speculate that eye kings originated on some heretofore undiscovered plane where magic holds sway over the laws of nature, while others believe they are the result of foul magical experimentation and crossbreeding.
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