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==Psionic Couatl==

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=
|style=
|size=Large |type=Outsider |subtypes=Native, Psionic
|hd=9d8+18  |hp=58 
|init=+7
|speed=20 ft. (4 squares), fly 60 ft. (good)
|ac=21 (–1 size, +3 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +9 natural) |touch=12  |flat=18 
|bab=+9 |grapple=+17
|at=Bite +12 melee (1d3+6 plus [[SRD:Poison|poison]])
|full_at=Bite +12 melee (1d3+6 plus [[SRD:Poison|poison]])
|space=10 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Constrict|Constrict]] 2d8+6, [[SRD:Improved Grab|improved grab]], [[SRD:Poison|poison]], [[SRD:Psionic Subtype|psi-like abilities]], [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Ethereal Jaunt|ethereal jaunt]], [[SRD:Telepathy|telepathy]] 90 ft.
|fort=+8 |ref=+9 |will=+10
|str=18|dex=16|con=14|int=17|wis=19 |cha=17
|skills=[[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +14, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +17, [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +0, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (any two) +15, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +16, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +15, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +16, [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] +15 (+17 scrolls), [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +16, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +4 (+6 following tracks), [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] +15, [[SRD:Use Magic Device Skill|Use Magic Device]] +15 (+17 scrolls)
|feats=[[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Empower Spell|Empower Spell]], [[SRD:Eschew Materials|Eschew Materials]]{{B}}, [[SRD:Hover|Hover]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]]
|env=Warm forests
|org=Solitary, pair, or flight (3–6)
|cr=10
|treas=Standard
|align=Always [[SRD:Lawful Good|lawful good]]
|adv=10–13 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large); 14–27 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge)
|la=+7
}}
A couatl is about 12 feet long, with a wingspan of about 15 feet. It weighs about 1,800 pounds.

Couatls speak [[SRD:Celestial|Celestial]], Common, and Draconic, and also have the power of [[SRD:Telepathy|telepathy]] (see below).

===Combat===

A couatl uses its ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' ability on any creature that arouses its suspicions. Since it is highly intelligent, a couatl usually casts [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] from a distance before closing. If more than one couatl is involved, they discuss their strategy before a battle.

'''[[SRD:Constrict|Constrict]] {{Ex}}:''' A couatl deals 2d8+6 points of damage with a successful [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]].

'''[[SRD:Improved Grab|Improved Grab]] {{Ex}}:''' To use this ability, a couatl must hit a creature of up to two [[SRD:Size Category|size categories]] larger with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] without provoking an [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]]. If it wins the [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]], it establishes a hold and can [[SRD:Constrict|constrict]].

'''[[SRD:Poison|Poison]] {{Ex}}:''' Injury, [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16, initial damage 2d4 [[SRD:Strength|Str]], secondary damage 4d4 [[SRD:Strength|Str]].

The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Aura Sight|aura sight]]'', ''[[SRD:Cloud Mind|cloud mind]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15), ''[[SRD:Detect Psionics|detect psionics]]'', ''[[SRD:Read Thoughts|read thoughts]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15); 3/day—''[[SRD:Mental Barrier|mental barrier]]'' (2 rounds*), <s>''[[SRD:Metamorphosis|metamorphosis]]'', </s>''[[SRD:Psionic Plane Shift|psionic plane shift]]'', ''[[SRD:Thought Shield|thought shield]]'' (power resistance 19*). [[SRD:Manifester Level|Manifester level]] 9th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

<nowiki/>*Includes augmentation for the psionic couatl’s [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]].

'''[[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]]:''' A couatl casts [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] as a 9th-level [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]].

It can choose its [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] known from the [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]] list, the [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] list, and from the lists for the Air, Good, and Law domains. The [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and domain [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] are considered arcane [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] for a couatl, meaning that the creature does not need a divine focus to cast them.

''Typical [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]] Known'' (6/7/7/7/4; save [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]): 0—''[[SRD:Cure Minor Wounds|cure minor wounds]], [[SRD:Daze|daze]], [[SRD:Disrupt Undead|disrupt undead]], [[SRD:Light|light]], [[SRD:Obscuring Mist|obscuring mist]], [[SRD:Ray of Frost|ray of frost]], [[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]], [[SRD:Resistance|resistance]];'' 1st—''[[SRD:Endure Elements|endure elements]], [[SRD:Mage Armor|mage armor]], [[SRD:Protection from Chaos|protection from chaos]], [[SRD:True Strike|true strike]], [[SRD:Wind Wall|wind wall]];'' 2nd—''[[SRD:Cure Moderate Wounds|cure moderate wounds]], [[SRD:Eagle's Splendor|eagle’s splendor]], [[SRD:Scorching Ray|scorching ray]], [[SRD:Silence|silence]];'' 3rd—''[[SRD:Gaseous Form (Spell)|gaseous form]], [[SRD:Magic Circle against Evil|magic circle against evil]], [[SRD:Summon Monster I|summon monster i]]II;'' 4th— ''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]], [[SRD:Freedom|freedom]] of movement.''

'''Ethereal Jaunt {{Su}}:''' This ability works like the ''[[SRD:Ethereal Jaunt|ethereal jaunt]]'' spell ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 16th).

'''[[SRD:Telepathy|Telepathy]] {{Su}}:''' A couatl can communicate telepathically with any creature within 90 feet that has an [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] score. The creature can respond to the couatl if it wishes—no common [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|language]] is needed.

<span class="errata">'''[[SRD:Change Shape|Change Shape]] {{Su}}:''' A couatl can assume the form of any Small or Medium [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]].</span>


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[[Category:Monster]] 
[[Category:Celestial|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Alignment	Always lawful good +
Challenge Rating	10 +
Environment	Warm forests +
Level Adjustment	+7 +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Native + and Psionic +
Title	Psionic Couatl +
Type	Outsider +