View source for Coulombra (3.5e Monster)

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|author_name=Sulacu
|date_created=September 29, 2012
|status=Complete
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{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Coulombra
|size=Medium |type=Magical Beast |subtypes=
|hd=6d10+18 |hp=51
|init=+6
|speed=50 ft. (10 squares)
|ac=22 (+6 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +3 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]], +3 [[SRD:Deflection Bonus|deflection]]) |touch=19
|flat=16
|bab=+6 |grapple=+10
|at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +12 melee (1d8+6) or tail +10 melee (1d4+2) or ''jolt'' +12 ranged touch (4d6 [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]])
|full_at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +12 melee (1d8+6) and 2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +10 melee (1d6+2) and [[#Tail Lash|tail lash]] +10 melee (1d4+2 plus 2d6 [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] plus [[SRD:Stunned|stunning]])
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[#Electrify Effect|Electrify]], [[#Tail Lash|tail lash]], [[#Twinned Discharge|twinned discharge]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., immunity to [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] and [[SRD:Compulsion Subschool|compulsion]] effects, [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]]
|fort=+8 |ref=+11 |will=+4
|str=18 |dex=22 |con=17 |int=5 |wis=15 |cha=12
|skills=[[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +12, [[SRD:Listen|Listen]] +9, [[SRD:Spot|Spot]] +8 
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]], [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]]<sup>B</sup>
|env=Arid plains and temperate marshes
|org=Solitary, pair (one male and one female), family (one male, one female and 2d4 young) or group (2d6 adults and 1d4 young for every two adults) |cr=5
|treas=None
|align=Always [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv=7-15 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Medium)
|la=&mdash;
}}

''These supernatural canines trek across arid wastelands in tightly knit groups, fouraging for food. Their bodies are sleek and muscular, built for speed over strength, though its features are usually hidden below coats bristling with static electricity. The electrocuted remains of dozens of adventurers are found yearly in the Cibolan Borderlands, courtesy of these elusive beasts. Do make sure you are sufficiently grounded before venturing there.''

Coulombra are very rare beasts whose physiology conducts large amounts of electricity. They are canine in nature and stand roughly 2 feet at the shoulders, with a very long tail that has the power to stun its prey with electricity. Coulombra have a very strong sense of community, as males and females that are inclined toward each other have a tendency to develop opposing charges (i.e. positive and negative). As such, Coulombra mate for life; when male and a female Coulombra attune to each other, they do not separate until they die. 

=== Combat ===

Coulombra are easily startled when encountered in the wild, often fleeing as soon as they spot a humanoid creature, or retaliating with electric attacks when they feel particularly threatened. A coulombra's jolt attack has an effective range of 30 feet and can be used once every other [[SRD:Round|round]].

Coulombra use some strange form of electromagnetism to repel attackers, giving them a [[SRD:Deflection Bonus|deflection]] bonus to [[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class]] equal to half their [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]].

A coulombra's electric charge is constantly active within its body. Because of this, it is immune to any effect that directly alters brain waves (most notably, magical and psionic [[SRD:Compulsion Subschool|compulsions]] of any kind), as its own internal current immediately overrides any attempt to influence their brains.

'''{{Anchor|Electrify}} {{Ex}}:''' As a [[SRD:Standard Action|standard action]], a coulombra can charge its body with electricity by exciting the muscles below the skin, building static in their bristly fur, which allows the dormant charge inside their bodies to pour out. Every physical attack the coulombra makes gains the [[SRD:Shocking Burst|shocking burst]] quality. When activated, electrify lasts for a number of [[SRD:Round|rounds]] equal to their [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]].

When in an arid or otherwise low-humidity environment, an electrified coulombra automatically deals 1d6 [[SRD:Electricity Effect|electricity]] damage to any creature within 15 feet at the beginning of its turn. This effect allows no save, but does not stack if multiple coulombra are present.

'''{{Anchor|Tail Lash}} {{Ex}}:''' When an [[#Electrify|electrified]] coulombra hits a living creature with its tail attack, the creature must make a DC 16 [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save or be [[SRD:Stunned|stunned]] for 2 rounds. The save DC is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''{{Anchor|Twinned Discharge}} {{Ex}}:''' When two [[#Electrify|electrified]] mated coulombra are within 60 feet of each other, they can release a massive discharge that arcs between them. Everything within a straight 5-foot-thick line between the two coulombra's positions takes damage as though hit by a ''[[SRD:Lightning Bolt|lightning bolt]]'' spell (DC 18 [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save half), with a [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] equal to the coulombra's [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] (no damage cap). The save DC is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based and includes a +2 circumstance bonus for being generated between two coulombra). Using this ability immediately ends both coulombra's electrified state and prevents them from using their electrify ability again for 1d4 [[SRD:Round|rounds]].


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Alignment	Always neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Environment	Arid plains and temperate marshes +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rated By	Leziad + and Eiji-kun +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Size	Medium +
Title	Coulombra +
Type	Magical Beast +