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=== Combat ===

The sacred guardian rises from the earth as soon as it senses an intruder. Any intruder—even one who stumbles into the graveyard by accident—is considered a foe and is likely to be attacked furiously; however, anyone who immediately attempts to leave while assuring the sacred guardian that it has no intention of harming or stealing from the graves (note the guardian's +27 Sense Motive bonus) may be allowed to depart safely.

The sacred guardian's uses all the attacks available to it, but it cannot speak. Once the threat is gone, whether killed or driven off, the guardian melds back into the earth, which settles over it undisturbed. Nothing can cause the guardian to leave its post inside the graveyard or burial site it guards.

'''{{Anchor|Trample}} ([[Ex]]):''' Reflex DC 36 half. The save DC is Strength-based.

'''{{Anchor|Earth Meld}} ([[Su]]):''' The sacred guardian can enter and leave the earth of its graveyard as if by means of the spell meld into stone. Leaving and entering the ground is a move action.
Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	16 +
Environment	Any land +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Gargantuan +
Title	Sacred Guardian +
Type	Undead +