View source for Animated Object, Tiny (4e Monster)

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|author_name=Dracomortis
|date_created=February 3, 2010
|status=Flavor pending
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[[Image:Animated_Object.jpg|thumb|A candelabra brought to life as an animated object.
Image by [http://www.fischart.com Scott Fischer]]]

An animated object is a type of construct given a semblance of life using relatively simple arcane rituals. The appearance and function of an animated object can vary greatly, because they can be made from nearly any otherwise mundane object. Unlike many constructs that are designed to serve as guardians and companions, animated objects are created simply for the convenience of their creator — a commonly-used object that can follow an individual around, perform tasks on its own, or double as an impromptu combatant are in high demand among the magically-inclined.

The animated objects described here are those of Tiny size — objects small enough that a human could easily carry them in their hands. These animated objects are extremely fragile but also easy to create, so they are by far the most common.

== Animated Candelabra ==

{{4e Creature Top
|name=Animated Candelabra
|level=1
|role=Minion Brute
|size=Tiny
|origin=natural
|type=animate
|keywords=construct
|xp=25
|initiative=+1
|senses=[[4e Index (4e Other)#Perception|Perception]] -3; [[4e Index (4e Other)#darkvision|darkvision]]
|hp=1
|bloodied=Minion
|ac=13
|fortitude=13
|reflex=13
|will=9
|immune/resist/vulnerable='''Immune''' [[4e Index (4e Other)#disease|disease]], [[4e Index (4e Other)#poison|poison]]
|speed=6
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Standard Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|type={{BM}}
|name=Burn
|action=at-will
|keywords=Fire
|effect=''Attack:'' [[4e Index (4e Other)#melee attack|Melee]] 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC<br/>''Hit:'' 3 [[4e Index (4e Other)#Fire|fire]] damage, and [[4e Index (4e Other)#ongoing damage|ongoing]] 2 fire damage (save ends).
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Triggered Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|name=Dying Ember
|keywords=Fire
|action=encounter
|effect=''Trigger (Immediate Reaction):'' The animated candelabra is reduced to 0 hit points.<br/>''Effect:'' The animated candelabra's space is filled with burning wax that persists until the end of its next turn. Any creature that enters the square takes 1 [[4e Index (4e Other)#Fire|fire]] damage.
}}

{{4e Creature Bottom
|alignment=[[4e Index (4e Other)#alignment|Unaligned]]
|languages=—
|strength=14
|strbonus=+2
|dexterity=12
|dexbonus=+1
|wisdom=4
|wisbonus=–3
|constitution=10
|conbonus=+0
|intelligence=1
|intbonus=–5
|charisma=1
|chabonus=–5
}}

==== Animated Candelabra Tactics ====

An animated candelabra makes attacks against as many foes as possible before it is destroyed, attempting to set them all on fire. Even after it is destroyed, ''dying ember'' gives it a chance to deal some damage to foes who aren't careful.

== Animated Dagger ==

{{4e Creature Top
|name=Animated Dagger
|level=1
|role=Minion Skirmisher
|size=Tiny
|origin=natural
|type=animate
|keywords=construct
|xp=25
|initiative=+4
|senses=[[4e Index (4e Other)#Perception|Perception]] -3; [[4e Index (4e Other)#darkvision|darkvision]]
|hp=1
|bloodied=Minion
|ac=15
|fortitude=13
|reflex=13
|will=9
|immune/resist/vulnerable='''Immune''' [[4e Index (4e Other)#disease|disease]], [[4e Index (4e Other)#poison|poison]]
|speed=[[4e Index (4e Other)#Fly|fly]] 6 (hover; maximum altitude 1)
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Triggered Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|type={{BM}}
|name=Jab
|keywords=Weapon
|action=at-will
|effect=''Attack:'' [[4e Index (4e Other)#melee attack|Melee]] 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC<br/>''Hit:'' 4 damage, and the animated dagger [[4e Index (4e Other)#shift|shifts]] 2 squares.
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Triggered Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|name=Final Parry
|keywords=Weapon
|action=at-will
|effect=''Trigger (Immediate Interrupt):'' An adjacent ally is targeted by an attack<br/>''Effect:'' The attack misses the target, and the animated dagger is destroyed.
}}

{{4e Creature Bottom
|alignment=[[4e Index (4e Other)#alignment|Unaligned]]
|languages=—
|strength=12
|strbonus=+1
|dexterity=14
|dexbonus=+2
|wisdom=4
|wisbonus=–3
|constitution=10
|conbonus=+0
|intelligence=1
|intbonus=–5
|charisma=1
|chabonus=–5
}}

==== Animated Dagger Tactics ====

Animated daggers prefer to harry their opponents by shifting around the battlefield, never remaining in one place for very long but always attempting to remain adjacent to more durable allies.

== Animated Pot ==

{{4e Creature Top
|name=Animated Pot
|level=1
|role=Minion Soldier
|size=Tiny
|origin=natural
|type=animate
|keywords=construct
|xp=25
|initiative=+2
|senses=[[4e Index (4e Other)#Perception|Perception]] -3; [[4e Index (4e Other)#darkvision|darkvision]]
|hp=1
|bloodied=Minion
|ac=17
|fortitude=14
|reflex=12
|will=9
|immune/resist/vulnerable='''Immune''' [[4e Index (4e Other)#disease|disease]], [[4e Index (4e Other)#poison|poison]]
|speed=6
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Standard Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|type={{BM}}
|name=Slam
|action=at-will
|effect=''Attack:'' [[4e Index (4e Other)#melee attack|Melee]] 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC<br/>''Hit:'' 4 damage.
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Triggered Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|name=Iron Resilience
|action=daily
|effect=''Trigger (Immediate Interrupt):'' An attack hits the animated pot.<br/>''Effect:'' The attack misses the animated pot, and the animated pot makes a ''slam'' attack against an adjacent target.
}}

{{4e Creature Bottom
|alignment=[[4e Index (4e Other)#alignment|Unaligned]]
|languages=—
|strength=13
|strbonus=+1
|dexterity=11
|dexbonus=+0
|wisdom=4
|wisbonus=–3
|constitution=16
|conbonus=+3
|intelligence=1
|intbonus=–5
|charisma=1
|chabonus=–5
}}

==== Animated Pot Tactics ====

Animated pots are often commanded to swarm around more fragile animated objects, seeking to shield them from harm. They rely on ''iron resilience'' to protect them from the first attack that manages to hit, but they don't alter their tactics after it has been used.

== Animated Rope ==

{{4e Creature Top
|name=Animated Rope
|level=1
|role=Minion Controller
|size=Tiny
|origin=natural
|type=animate
|keywords=construct
|xp=25
|initiative=+2
|senses=[[4e Index (4e Other)#Perception|Perception]] -3; [[4e Index (4e Other)#darkvision|darkvision]]
|hp=1
|bloodied=Minion
|ac=15
|fortitude=13
|reflex=13
|will=9
|immune/resist/vulnerable='''Immune''' [[4e Index (4e Other)#disease|disease]], [[4e Index (4e Other)#poison|poison]]
|speed=6, climb 2
}}

| style="color: #fdf9d3; background-color: #8c844e; padding: 0.0625em 0.125em 0.0625em 0.625em;" colspan="3" | '''Standard Actions'''
|- style="background: #dacc84;"

{{4e Creature Power
|type={{BM}}
|name=Coil
|action=standard
|recharge=at-will
|effect=''Attack:'' [[4e Index (4e Other)#melee attack|Melee]] 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC<br/>''Hit:'' 4 damage, and the target is [[4e Index (4e Other)#grab|grabbed]] (until escape).
}}

{{4e Creature Power
|type={{M}}
|name=Constrict
|action=at-will
|effect=''Attack:'' [[4e Index (4e Other)#melee attack|Melee]] 1 (one creature grabbed by the animated rope); +4 vs. Fortitude<br/>''Hit:'' 5 damage.
}}

{{4e Creature Bottom
|alignment=[[4e Index (4e Other)#alignment|Unaligned]]
|languages=—
|strength=12
|strbonus=+1
|dexterity=14
|dexbonus=+2
|wisdom=4
|wisbonus=–3
|constitution=10
|conbonus=+0
|intelligence=1
|intbonus=–5
|charisma=1
|chabonus=–5
}}

==== Animated Rope Tactics ====

An animated rope attempts to wrap itself around the most obviously threatening foe and then strangle that target to death using ''constrict''.

== Animated Object Lore ==

A character knows the following information with a successful [[4e Index (4e Other)#Arcana skill|Arcana]] check.

:'''DC 15:''' Animated objects are minor constructs created by various spellcasters from mundane items to serve as guardians, servants, and sometimes pets. They are among the weakest constructs that a mage can produce, and are thus very commonly used in combat by apprentice wizards and fledgling sorcerers. More powerful mages rarely use them in battle -- that role is better filled by golems and other specialized constructs -- but will often keep them around for the convenience of having an object that can move around of its own accord.

:'''DC 20:''' The type of item an animated object is created from greatly affects its specific abilities. Animated candelabras burn with an eternal magical fire, which they can use to ignite their enemies. Animated daggers can hover a short distance off the ground, allowing them to attack from unexpected angles. Animated pots are more resilient than their size would suggest, and might use their lid to conceal other creatures inside their body. Animated ropes can climb up objects in a manner similar to snakes, and can wrap around their enemies.

== Encounter Groups ==

Tiny animated objects are almost always found in small groups and/or alongside their owners; when they aren't, they're typically encountered in the home or workplace of a spellcasting individual.


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Author	Dracomortis +
Identifier	4e Monster +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Title	Animated Object, Tiny +