Diatha Elder

Source: Alien Archive 3

CR: 5 XP: 1,600

N Small vermin

Init.: +3 Senses: darkvision 60 ft. Perception: +11

Defense

HP: 70

EAC: 17 KAC: 19

Fort: +9 Ref: +7 Will: +4

Offense

Speed: 30 ft., burrow 10 ft., fly 30 ft. (Ex, average)

Melee: bite +14 (1d6+7 S; critical burn 1d4)

Offensive Abilities: detonate, explosive charge

Statistics

Str: +2 Dex: +3 Con: +5 Wis: +0 Int: — Cha: -2

Skills: Acrobatics +11, Athletics +16

Ecology

Environment: any land

Organization: solitary, pair, or escort (3–5)

Special Abilities

Buoyant (Ex) A diatha elder can hover as a swift action or part of a full action without needing to attempt an Acrobatics check. It can avoid falling damage as if it had perfect maneuverability. Detonate (Ex) While the diatha has 20 or fewer Hit Points, its energy-dense flesh becomes unstable. If, while in this state, the diatha takes acid, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing, or sonic damage, or uses its explosive charge ability, it dies, exploding in a 10-foot-radius burst, dealing 2d6 fire damage and causes the burning condition dealing 1d4 fire damage (Reflex DC 13 for half damage and no burning condition). Explosive Charge (Ex) While the diatha has 20 or fewer Hit Points, as a full action, the creature can move up to double its speed and make a bite attack. Its detonate ability then triggers.