Monsters/NPCs: Creations of the Mishtai

Monsters/NPCs: Creations of the Mishtai

What a weird pose.

Magic of Incarnum introduces two new races that have common origin, but very different worldview. Both have some minor reptilian features. Honestly, I find them to be quite interesting. They work very well as player character races.

Rilkan [Magic of Incarnum, page 12]

29 points
Advantages: Voice [10]; Wild Talent 1 (Incarnum, -5%) [19].
Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Typical Stats – Rilkan Warrior

ST:	10	HP:	10	Speed:	6
DX:	12	Will:	10	Move:	6
IQ:	10	Per:	10
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM	+0
Dodge:	11	Parry: Block:	11F 11	DR:	2* (torso; -1 vs impaling)

    Rapier (13): thrust 1d-1 impaling, Reach 1, 2.
    Crossbow (13): thrust 1d+2 impaling, Acc 4, x25/x30 (250/300), RoF 1, Shots 1(4).

    Traits: Combat Reflexes; Voice; Wild Talent 1 (Incarnum).
    Skills: Crossbow-13; Rapier-13; Shield-13.
    Gear: Medium Leather Armor (torso); Light Small Shield (DB 1).
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Typical Stats – Rilkan Rogue

ST:	10	HP:	10	Speed:	6
DX:	13	Will:	11	Move:	6
IQ:	11	Per:	11
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	9F	DR:	2* (torso; -1 vs impaling)

    Rapier (13): thrust 1d-1 impaling, Reach 1, 2.
    Pistol Crossbow (13): thrust 1d impaling, Acc 1, x15/x20 (150/200), RoF 1, Shots 1(4).

    Traits: Voice; Wild Talent 1 (Incarnum).
    Skills: Crossbow-13; Rapier-13; Shield-13; Stealth-14.
    Gear: Medium Leather Armor (torso).
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Typical Stats – Rilkan Incarnate

ST:	13	HP:	13	Speed:	6.25
DX:	12	Will:	11	Move:	6
IQ:	11	Per:	11
HT:	13	FP:	13	SM	+0
Dodge:	11	Parry:	10U	DR:	2* (torso; -1 vs impaling)

    Axe (14): swing 2d+1 cutting, Reach 1.

    Vitality Belt: Rilkan incarnates usually have the vitality belt soulmeld. Passively, it grants a +3 bonus to HT rolls made to resist metabolic hazards. The rilkan can spend 1 point of essentia or 1 HP as a ready maneuver to give himself a +2 bonus to HT for one minute.

    Traits: ER 3 (Incarnum); Voice; Vow (Own no more than your horse can carry); Wild Talent 1 (Incarnum).
    Skills: Axe/Mace-14; Expert Skill (Incarnum)-12; Innate Attack (Breath)-14.
    Gear: Medium Leather Armor (torso).
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Skarn [Magic of Incarnum, page 15]

7 points

Advantages: Natural Weapon (Cutting) [7].
Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Typical Stats – Skarn Warrior

ST:	12	HP:	12	Speed:	6
DX:	12	Will:	10	Move:	6
IQ:	10	Per:	10
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM	+0
Dodge:	10	Parry:	10	DR:	2* (torso; -1 vs impaling)

    Thrusting Greatsword swing (12): thrust 2d+1 cutting, Reach 1, 2.
    Thrusting Greatsword thrust (12): thrust 1d+2 impaling (KYOS: 2d-1 impaling), Reach 2.
    Arm Spines (12): thrust 1d-1 cutting (KYOS: 1d cutting), Reach C.

    Traits: Combat Reflexes.
    Skills: Brawling-12; Two-Handed Sword-12.
    Gear: Medium Leather Armor (torso).
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Typical Stats – Skarn Monk

ST:	12	HP:	12	Speed:	6.5
DX:	14	Will:	10	Move:	7
IQ:	10	Per:	10
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM	+0
Dodge:	10	Parry:	12 (unarmed)	DR:	-

    Arm Spines (16): thrust 1d+1 cutting (KYOS: 1d+2 cutting), Reach C.

    Traits: Combat Reflexes.
    Skills: Acrobatics-14; Karate-16; Meditation-14.
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).

Typical Stats – Skarn Incarnate

ST:	12	HP:	12	Speed:	6.25
DX:	12	Will:	11	Move:	6
IQ:	11	Per:	11
HT:	13	FP:	13	SM	+0
Dodge:	10	Parry:	10 (unarmed)	DR:	2* (torso; -1 vs impaling)

    Arm Spines (14): thrust 1d cutting (KYOS: 1d+1 cutting), Reach C.

    Mantle of Law: Skarn incarnates usually have the mantle of law soulmeld. Passively, it provides a +3 bonus to resist all chaos abilities. The skarn can spend 1 point of essentia or 1 HP as a Ready maneuver to improve this to immunity to chaos abilities for one minute.

    Traits: ER 3 (Incarnum); Honesty (12); Voice; Wild Talent 1 (Neutralized by anti-incarnum powers).
    Skills: Brawling-14; Expert Skill (Incarnum)-12.
    Gear: Medium Leather Armor (torso).
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Reptilian).