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| − | Ulthroloths are the strange, enigmatic rulers of the yugoloths. These creatures hold sway over their underlings by the force of their will and their reputation for cruelty. |
+ | Ulthroloths are the strange, enigmatic rulers of the [[yugoloths]]. These creatures hold sway over their underlings by the force of their will and their reputation for cruelty. |
These ruling yugoloths appear as faceless humonoids with large eyes that resemble fire-opals. They have dark gray skin and typically wear flowing capes or cloaks. |
These ruling yugoloths appear as faceless humonoids with large eyes that resemble fire-opals. They have dark gray skin and typically wear flowing capes or cloaks. |
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| − | They communicate using telepathy. |
+ | They communicate using [[telepathy]].<ref name="MM3-p204">{{Cite book/Monster Manual III|204}}</ref> |
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They can be carrying weapons too. They are fond of swords and great pole-arms. |
They can be carrying weapons too. They are fond of swords and great pole-arms. |
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| − | Their gaze have the power to fascinate |
+ | Their gaze have the power to fascinate, as the spell [[hypnotic pattern]].<ref name="MM3-p204">{{Cite book/Monster Manual III|204}}</ref> |
| − | No attack of a nonmagical nature may affect an ultroloth. They are harmed only by weapons of |
+ | No attack of a nonmagical nature may affect an ultroloth. They are harmed only by weapons of great enchantment. |
They have infravision and they are never surprised. |
They have infravision and they are never surprised. |
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Note that the actual power of the ultroloth is not all that much greater than the other of their kind. However, no yugoloth of lesser status knows the capabilities of their rulers. They are unknown quantity and thus greatly feared. |
Note that the actual power of the ultroloth is not all that much greater than the other of their kind. However, no yugoloth of lesser status knows the capabilities of their rulers. They are unknown quantity and thus greatly feared. |
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Revision as of 03:56, 6 July 2009
Ulthroloths are the strange, enigmatic rulers of the yugoloths. These creatures hold sway over their underlings by the force of their will and their reputation for cruelty.
These ruling yugoloths appear as faceless humonoids with large eyes that resemble fire-opals. They have dark gray skin and typically wear flowing capes or cloaks.
They communicate using telepathy.[1]
Combat
Ultroloths, though evil, are cerebral and reserved. They will rarely enter combat. Their physical attack consist of two hand strikes. Their touch inflicts energy damage.
They can be carrying weapons too. They are fond of swords and great pole-arms.
Their gaze have the power to fascinate, as the spell hypnotic pattern.[1]
No attack of a nonmagical nature may affect an ultroloth. They are harmed only by weapons of great enchantment.
They have infravision and they are never surprised.
Habitat
None of the lower plane mercenaries would dare to disobey an ultroloth for fear of the punishment. Even non-yugoloths dwelling in the lower planes will steer clear of them, fearing their. powers.
Note that the actual power of the ultroloth is not all that much greater than the other of their kind. However, no yugoloth of lesser status knows the capabilities of their rulers. They are unknown quantity and thus greatly feared.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Andrew Finch, Gwendolyn Kestrel, Chris Perkins (August 2004). Monster Manual III. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 204. ISBN 0-7869-3430-1.