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==Karilith==

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|size=Large |type=Outsider |subtypes=Chaotic, Demon, Extraplanar, Evil
|hd=6d8+30  |hp=57 
|init=+3
|speed=40 ft. (8 squares)
|ac=18 (–1 size, +3 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +6 natural) |touch=12  |flat=15 
|bab=+6 |grapple=+15
|at=[[SRD:Longsword|Longsword]] +11 melee (2d6+5/19–20) or slam +11 melee (1d8+5) or tail slap +11 melee (4d6+5)
|full_at=Primary [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]] +11/+6 melee (2d6+5/19–20) and 5 [[SRD:Longsword|longswords]] +6 melee (2d6+2/19–20) and tail slap +6 melee (4d6+2); or 6 slams +6 melee (1d8+2) and tail slap +9 melee (4d6+2)
|space=10 ft. |reach=10 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Constrict|Constrict]] 4d6+5, [[SRD:Improved Grab|improved grab]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]], ''fiendish summoning'', fumble
|sq=[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage reduction]] 3/good and [[SRD:Cold Iron|cold iron]], [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., immunity to electricity and [[SRD:Poison|poison]], resistance to acid 3, cold 3, and fire 3, [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] 13, [[SRD:Telepathy|telepathy]] 50 ft.
|fort=+10 |ref=+8 |will=+7
||str=21|dex=17|con=21|int=14|wis=14 |cha=20
|skills=[[SRD:Appraise Skill|Appraise]] +11, [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +16, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +14, [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] +14, [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] –1, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +18, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +13, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +11, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +11, [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] +11, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +13
|feats=[[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]], [[SRD:Multiweapon Fighting|Multiweapon Fighting]]
|env=A [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|chaotic evil]]-aligned plane
|org=Solitary or pair
|cr=7
|treas=Standard
|align=Usually [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|chaotic evil]]
|adv=7–15 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large)
|la=—
}}

A karilith, also known as a quarilith or "substandard marilith", is a fiend often created as an accident, usually from quasits but occasionally from corrupted mortal stock. Uplifted quasits are initially mad with power and then mad with the realization of a lack of power. Corrupted mortal stock are often confused as to their new state and form, but quickly adapt to their circumstance as survival instinct kicks in. Despite the origins of their creation, they're still put to use, often as decoys, as they are visually indistinct from their truest form, with only their behavior revealing the ruse.

The transformation into a karilith causes the creature to harbor an unusual lust for swords, jewels and bangles. They usually hold a [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]] in each of its six hands and they wear as many bangles and jewels as possible, often to a gaudy degree, as they covet such possessions.

A karilith stands when coiled at about 9 feet tall and measures roughly 20 feet from its head to the tip of its tail. They weigh about 4,000 pounds.

A karilith speaks Abyssal, Common and up to two other languages (depending on its origin).

===Combat===

Kariliths lack the capacity for grand tactics of their greater kind. Though, engaging in physical combat elevates kariliths into a heightened state of demonic euphoria, even if their personality would normally be opposed to such activity. Each of a karilith’s six arms can wield a weapon, and the creature gets an additional weapon attack with its primary arm. Kariliths seldom rush headlong into battle, however, preferring to hang back and size up the situation first, since entering into danger is the easiest way to reveal their true nature.

A karilith’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], as well as any weapons it wields, are treated as chaotic-aligned and evil-aligned for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. Their caster level for all spell-like abilities is 5th (always remaining one lower than their HD total).

'''[[SRD:Constrict|Constrict]] {{Ex}}:''' A karilith deals 4d6+5 points of damage with a successful [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]]. The [[SRD:Constrict|constricted]] creature must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]] or become [[SRD:Dazzled|dazzled]] from discomfort for as long as it remains in the coils and for 2d4 rounds thereafter. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Strength|Strength]]-based.

'''''Fiendish Summoning'' {{Sp}}:''' Once per day a karilith can attempt to summon 2d4 [[SRD:Quasit|quasits]] with a 50% chance of success, or 2d4 various fiendish creatures from the [[SRD:Summon Monster I|summon monster I]] list with a 90% chance of success. This ability is the equivalent of a 3rd-level spell.

'''Fumble {{Ex}}:''' A karilith that rolls a natural 1 for any of its manufactured weapon attacks automatically drops its weapon in that hand as if it had failed a disarm attempt against the opponent it was attacking.

'''[[SRD:Improved Grab|Improved Grab]] {{Ex}}:''' To use this ability, a karilith must hit with its tail slap 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 succeeds on the [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]], it can [[SRD:Constrict|constrict]].

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Align Weapon|align weapon]], ''[[SRD:Expeditious Retreat|expeditious retreat]]'', ''[[SRD:Mage Hand|mage hand]]'', ''[[SRD:Magic Weapon|magic weapon]], ''[[SRD:Protection from Good|protection from good]]'', ''[[SRD:See Invisibility|see invisibility]], ''[[SRD:Silent Image|silent image]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:Spiritual Weapon|spiritual weapon]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 5th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Sight of Detection {{Su}}:''' Kariliths continuously ''[[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]]'' ([[SRD:Illusion School|illusion]] and [[SRD:Transmutation School|transmutation]] only), as the spell ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 5th).

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' Kariliths have a +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks.

'''Basic Multi-Fighting:''' A karilith gains its attacks from BAB as normally when making a full attack, but any other attacks it makes for its multiple arms (whether by its swords or natural attacks) are treated as light weapons for the purpose of damage and disarming and suffer a –5 penalty from its full attack bonus.


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{{3.5e Monsters Breadcrumb}}
[[Category:3.5e]]
[[Category:User]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually chaotic evil +
Author	Ganteka Future +
Challenge Rating	7 +
Environment	A chaotic evil-aligned plane +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Chaotic +, Demon +, Extraplanar + and Evil +
Title	Karilith +
Type	Outsider +