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==Oni==

[[Summary::Iron club-wielding demons from another world]], Oni have left their mark upon the [[SRD:Material Plane|material plane]]. Reclusive and misanthropic, they dwell at the precipice of civilization. They used to guard the entrances to the hells of the earlier age, but as those places have been lost to the ages so have they fallen out of focus. Despite their bad reputation however, Oni are still useful in many ways. To guard places is in an Oni's blood, and many powerful individuals hire, recruit or bind them to do so on their behalf. 

===Personality===

While mostly stringent and unyielding in their presumed duty, Oni come in many different types and temperaments, ranging from ill-tempered and sanguine to laconic and lazy.

===Description===

Oni are usually large and muscular, although they are divided in many different subspecies, denoted by their coloration. The main types of Oni are red, blue, grey, green, purple and black. Most oni employ simple dress, usually limited to a simple loincloth or equally uncomplicated attire. 

Red oni are almost ogre-like in appearance, and by far the largest and strongest of the oni. They channel a fearsome fury and are sanguine in temperament, always eager to fight or feast. They are associated with [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]], and are capable of breathing it, as well as possessing hides tempered by flame. Red oni are [[SRD:Chaotic Neutral|chaotically]] inclined, and they stand up to 8 feet tall and weigh in at up to 750 pounds.

Blue oni are smaller and leaner in appearance than red oni, and have an elemental connection to water. They are very good swimmers and can take the shape of marine animals, as well as channel nature magic, with an affinity for water. They are immune to [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]]. Blue oni are [[SRD:Neutral|neutrally]] inclined, stand roughly 6 to 7 feet in height and weigh in between 160 and 400 pounds.

Grey oni are close to red oni in size. They are a little bit weaker, but their toughness is legendary. Their skin is the hardest of all oni by far, making them very difficult to injure with physical might alone, and they are the most martially inclined of the oni as well. They have access to maneuver-like abilities and are immune to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]]. Grey oni are [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawfully]] inclined, stand roughly 6 to 6 and a half feet in height and weigh in at between 180 and 300 pounds.

Green oni are the leanest and most dextrous of oni, and are capable of melding into the background of any forestal area with supernatural ease. Their breath is poisonous and their spell-like abilities manipulate nature. They are skillful hunters that will chase their quarry obsessively wherever it goes. They are immune to [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] and [[SRD:Poison|poison]]. Green oni are [[SRD:Neutral Evil|evilly]] inclined, stand about 6 feet tall, and weigh in at roughly 160 pounds.

Purple oni are the smallest and fairest of oni, and are roughly human-sized. They wield powerful arcana and are immune to spells, but are rather weak physically and have no further immunities. They are [[SRD:Chaotic Neutral|chaotically]]-aligned and, stand roughly 5 and a half feet in height, and weigh in at 140 pounds.

Black oni are the most insidious and evil of the oni, and have a powerful connection to death magic and [[SRD:Necromancy School|necromancy]]. Their spell-like abilities allow them to animate the and control the dead, and they are immune to negative energy, [[SRD:Negative Level|negative levels]] and [[SRD:Death Effect|death]] effects.

White oni are generally neutral and free flowing souls. They highly value training, meditation, and free spirit. They have a powerful connection to the air and wind currents, using the vast skies to summon ride-able clouds, run through the air, fire bullets of wind from their fingers, or protect themselves with a blowing winds. They are similarly agile and dextrous to green oni, although not as lean. They tend to stand between 5 and a half feet tall to 7 feet tall.

===Alignment===

Usually non-good.

===Lands===

Volcanic areas (red), places near water (blue), mountains (grey), forests and jungles (green), dungeons (purple) gravesites and crypts (black), or clouds and pinnacles of the world (white).

===Language===

Oni speak oni, a pidgen of Old Infernal and elemental languages. Oni tongue has many inflections and hidden meanings, and different species of oni often use different words and phrases to denote the same thing. Red oni speech has Ignan influence, blue oni speech has Aquan influence, grey oni speech has Terran influence, green oni speech has Sylvan influence, and purple and black oni speech has Draconic influences. Creatures that speak these corresponding languages can roughly understand an oni's speech. Creatures that speak oni can understand an oni regardless of what languages it loans from. 

===Racial Traits===

All subraces of oni possess the following general racial traits.

* {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Strength|+4 Strength}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Constitution|+2 Constitution}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Wisdom|+2 Wisdom}}
* [[Type::Outsider]] ([[Subtype::Native]]): Oni have since gotten accustomed to the material plane, and now call it home.
* {{3.5e Racial Size|Medium|oni}} 
* Oni [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 30 feet.
* {{3.5e Darkvision|60}}
* Weapon Proficiency: All oni are proficient with the [[Tetsubo (3.5e Equipment)|tetsubo]].
* Racial [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]: An oni begins with six levels of [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]], which provide 6d8 Hit Dice, (8 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]])&times;9 skill points, a base attack bonus of +6, and base saving throw bonuses of Fort +5, Ref +5, and Will +5.
* ''Imbue Weapon {{Su}}:'' An oni's magical essence flows into any weapon it wields, empowering it as though ''[[SRD:Greater Magic Weapon|greater magic weapon]]'' has been cast on it ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 6 + twice character level, up to a maximum of 20)
* [[SRD:Automatic Languages|Automatic Languages]]: Common and Oni.
* [[SRD:Bonus Languages|Bonus Languages]]: Aquan, Auran, Draconic, Dwarven, Gnome, Ignan, Infernal, Sylvan, Terran.
* [[SRD:Favored Class|Favored Class]]: See individual types.
* [[Level Adjustment]]: +[[Level Adjustment::4]] 
* [[ECL|Effective Character Level]]: [[Effective Character Level::10]].

==== Red Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, red oni gain the following racial traits.

*+8 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], +2 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], -2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]]. These ability score modifications stack with oni general traits.
*+6 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]].
*''Powerful Build:'' A red oni's physical stature lets it function in many ways as if it were one size category larger. Whenever it is subject to a size modifier or special size modifier for an opposed check (such as during [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] checks, [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rush]] attempts, and [[SRD:Trip|trip]] attempts), it is treated as one size larger if doing so is advantageous to it. It is also considered to be one size larger when determining whether a creature’s special attacks based on size (such as [[SRD:Improved Grab|improved grab]] or swallow whole) can affect you. It can use weapons designed for a creature one size larger without penalty. However, it retains the [[SRD:Space/Reach (Creature Statistic)|space and reach]] of a [[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]] creature. 
*[[SRD:Fast Healing|Fast healing]] 5.
*''Fire Breath {{Su}}:'' A red oni can unleash a breath of fire in a 30 foot cone, dealing 6d6 [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] damage plus an additional 1d6 per class level of the red oni to all those caught inside ([[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] half). The save DC is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] based, with a +2 racial bonus.
*Immunity to [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]].
*''Spell-Like Abilities:'' 3/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Bull's Strength|bull's strength]]'', ''[[SRD:Delayed Blast Fireball|delayed blast fireball]] (effective level 3 + half class levels); 1/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Fire Shield|fire shield]]'', ''weapon of impact''<sup>[[Publication:Spell Compendium|SpC]]</sup>. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] equal to 6 + class levels.
*Automatic Languages: Ignan. 
*Favored Class: [[SRD:Barbarian|Barbarian]].

==== Blue Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, blue oni gain the following racial traits.

*-2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], +2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], +4 [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]. These ability score modifications stack with oni general traits.
*+4 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]].
*''Aquatic Shifter {{Su}}:'' A blue oni can take the form of an aquatic creature three times per day. This functions as the wild shape ability of a 10th level [[SRD:Druid|druid]]. A blue oni with druid levels instead wild shapes in aquatic forms (and [[SRD:Water Elemental|water elementals]], if its effective level is high enough) as a druid of his druid level + 10. Blue oni cast spells with the [[SRD:Water Effect|Water]] descriptor at +4 [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]].
*Immunity to [[SRD:Cold Effect|cold]].
*''Spells:'' A blue oni casts spells as a 6th level druid.
*Skills: Blue oni have a +4 racial bonus to [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] checks.
*Automatic Languages: Aquan. 
*Favored Class: [[SRD:Druid|Druid]].

==== Grey Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, grey oni gain the following racial traits.

*+6 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], +2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]]. These ability score modifications stack with oni general traits.
*+8 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]].
*Bonus Feat: [[Overbear (3.5e Feat)|Overbear]].
*''Thick Skin {{Ex}}:'' A grey oni takes only half damage from any physical attack. On top of that, it has [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]/- equal to 5 plus class levels. A grey oni's damage reduction is applied after any incoming damage is halved.
*Immunity to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]].
*''[[Maneuver-Like Abilities (3.5e Creature Ability)|Maneuver-Like Abilities]]:'' A grey oni possesses several unique maneuver-like abilities. It may choose to spend one [[SRD:Round|round]] to recover an expended maneuver. During this recovery round it may make only a single [[SRD:Move Actions|move]] action (with or without an attack action), or a full attack. To use these maneuvers, a grey oni must wield a [[Tetsubo (3.5e Equipment)|tetsubo]]. Associated save DCs are [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]]-based, and include a +2 racial bonus.
:*''Ground Pound:'' The grey oni swings its tetsubo around and roughly connects with the ground at his feet, dealing weapon damage and rendering prone every creature or object within 15 feet ([[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] negates falling prone and halves damage), and creates an ''[[SRD:Earthquake|earthquake]]'' effect in a 15-foot-radius burst centered around it. Unlike a real earthquake, the cracks do not fuse shut, and those caught between them are not in danger of being crushed to death.
:*''Mold Rock:'' Using nothing but its skill with the tetsubo, the grey oni tempers and coaxes rock with every crushing blow of its weapon. It may emulate a ''[[SRD:Stone Shape|stone shape]]'' effect, with a [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] equal to its initiator level.
:*''Stone Hail:'' The grey oni shatters the rocky ground at his feet, launching a hail of sharp rock fragments in a 30 foot cone, dealing 6d6 points of bludgeoning damage, plus 1d6 per class level ([[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] half). 
*''Maneuvers:'' A grey oni uses maneuvers as a 6th level warblade<sup>[[Publication:Tome of Battle|ToB]]</sup>.
*Automatic Languages: Terran. 
*Favored Class: [[SRD:Fighter|Fighter]].

==== Green Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, green oni gain the following racial traits.

*+6 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], +4 [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]. These ability score modifications stack with oni general traits.
*+4 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]].
*Immunity to [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] and [[SRD:Poison|poison]].
*''Foebane {{Su}}:'' A green oni focuses its being on hunting a particular type of creature. This counts as two instances of a [[SRD:Ranger|ranger]]'s favored enemy class feature. On top of that, any favored enemy a green oni has, including the two from this ability, transfer the [[SRD:Bane (Weapon Enhancement)|bane]] quality to all attacks against a creature belonging to one of its favored enemy types, granting a +1 bonus to attack rolls and +1d6 extra points of damage for every instance of favored enemy it has against that type of creature.
*''Poisonous Breath {{Ex}}:'' A green oni can breathe poisonous fumes in a 20-foot cone. Any creature caught in the area must make a [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save or be [[SRD:Poison|poisoned]]. A green oni's poison has initial and secondary damage of 1d10 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], and the save DC is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] based, with a +2 racial bonus.
*''Spell-Like Abilities:'' Constantly Active&mdash;''[[SRD:Pass without Trace|pass without trace]]''; at will&mdash;''[[SRD:Charm Animal|charm animal]]''; 3/day&mdash;''enrage animal''; 1/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Find the Path|find the path]]'', ''[[SRD:Greater Invisibility|greater invisibility]]'', ''[[SRD:Tree Stride|tree stride]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] equal to 6 + class levels.
*Skills: Green oni have a +4 racial bonus to [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] and [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] checks in forests, jungles and marches.
*Automatic Languages: Sylvan. 
*Favored Class: [[SRD:Ranger|Ranger]].

==== Purple Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, purple oni gain the following racial traits.

*-2 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], -2 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], +2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], +4 [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]].
*+2 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]].
*''[[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Immunity|Spell Immunity]] {{Ex}}:'' A purple oni is immune to all spells and spell-like abilities that are subject to [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]].
*''Spells:''  A purple oni casts spells as a 6th level [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]].
*Automatic Languages: Draconic. 
*Favored Class: [[SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer]].

==== Black Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, black oni gain the following racial traits.

*+2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], -2 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], +4 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], +2 [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]. These ability score modifications stack with oni general traits.
*+2 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]].
*Immunity to negative energy, [[SRD:Negative Level|negative levels]], and [[SRD:Death Effect|death]] effects.
*''Animate Weapon {{Su}}:'' A black oni can let go of its weapon, causing it to animate as a ''+1 unholy [[Animated Weapon (3.5e Template)|animated weapon]]'' of the appropriate kind at will. The animated weapon is completely loyal to the black oni, and may be directed to attack certain creatures or perform certain actions within its power. The animated weapon's enhancement bonus increases by +1 for every 4 class levels the black oni has.
*''Spell-Like Abilities:'' 3/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Desecrate|desecrate]]'', ''negative energy burst'' (like ''[[SRD:Fireball|fireball]]'', except 1d6/2 levels negative energy damage, harms living creatures and heals [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]]); 1/day&mdash;''[[SRD:Animate Dead|animate dead]]'', ''[[SRD:Fear|fear]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] equal to 6 + class levels.
*''Spells:''  A black oni casts spells as a 6th level [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]].
*Automatic Languages: Draconic. 
*Favored Class: [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]].

==== White Oni Traits ====

In addition to the general traits, white oni gain the following racial traits.

*+6 Dexterity, +2 Strength, +2 Constitution, +2 Charisma, +2 Intelligence
These ability score modifiers stack with oni general traits.
*+4 Natural Armor
* It can use weapons designed for a creature one size larger without penalty. However, it retains the [[SRD:Space/Reach (Creature Statistic)|space and reach]] of a [[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]] creature.
* Proficient with War Fans and exotic oriental weapons such as a Shaolin Chain, Tanto, or a tri-pointed double-bladed sword.
* Spell-Like Abilities:
* Gaseous Form
* Slow Fall (Infinitely)
* Summon Cloud: The white oni may summon a cloud of any color he/she chooses, and ride it. At CR 5, it may be from a fine cloud to a large cloud, and can carry weight as follows Small: 350 pounds, Medium: 600 pounds, Large: 1100 pounds, Huge: 2000 pounds, Gargantuan: 3000 Pounds, Colossal: 5000 pounds. Every 10 CR after 5 a white oni can advance to huge, gargantuan, and colossal respectively. At first, it has a flight speed of 90 feet, then 120, 150, and 180 with the size increases respectively. Every level beyond 180 and colossal, it can carry 100 more pounds and fly 10 more feet all with perfect maneuverability.. For a good example, think the Dragon Ball Z cloud.
* Windwalker: White oni get a +10 base land speed, and obtain fleet every 5 levels after CR 5.
* Cloud Walk: The white oni can, when it so chooses, to walk, run, sprint, crawl, dive, roll, or move across the ground in any way, shape, or form silently. They can also do their standard movement speed through the air similarly to fly or a levitation spell, with perfect maneuverability up to 180 feet above the ground below them.
* Wind Bullets: The white oni releases sharp, defined bullet shaped packs of wind, then throws and sprays them at the enemy in a 60-foot line, dealing 6d6 piercing damage + 1d6 per class level.
* Wind Armor: The white oni shrouds itself in a formidable wind shield that covers its body. It gains a +2 bonus to ac, and a +4 if the attack is ranged, such as by a gun, bow, or other projectile weapons. These increase by +2 and +4 respectively at class level 20.
* Automatic Languages: Auran
* Favored Class: Monk

===Vital Statistics===


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Author	Sulacu +
Effective Character Level	10 +
Identifier	3.5e Race +
Level Adjustment	4 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+4 Strength +, +2 Constitution + and +2 Wisdom +
Rating	Unrated +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Native +
Summary	Iron club-wielding demons from another world +
Title	Oni +
Type	Outsider +