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|date_created=October 27, 2012
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[[File:636Larvesta.png|thumb|200px|right|Larvesta from Black and White.]]

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Larvesta
|size=Small |type=Magical Beast |subtypes=Bug, Fire, Pokémon
|hd=7d10-7 |hp=51
|init=+2
|speed=20 ft.
|ac=20 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +7 natural)|touch=13 |flat=18
|bab=+7 |grapple=+8
|at=Bite melee +12 (1d4+5 plus 1d4 fire plus Leech Life)
|full_at=Bite melee +12 (1d4+5 plus 1d4 fire plus Leech Life) plus slam melee +7 (1d6+5 plus 1d6 fire) plus flare melee touch +1 (1d4&minus;1 fire)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[#Ember|Ember]], [[#Take Down|Take Down]], [[#Leech Life|Leech Life]], [[#Flame Charge|Flame Charge]], Power Attack, Maximize Strike
|sq=[[#Caterpillar of Solar Embers|Caterpillar of Solar Embers]], [[#Flame Body|Flame Body]], [[#Vulnerability to Rocks|Vulnerability to Rocks]], Bug Pokémon Traits, Fire Pokémon Traits, Combat Expertise
|fort=+3 |ref=+7 |will=+2
|str=20 <!-- +5 --> |dex=14 <!-- +2 -->|con=8 <!-- -1 --> |int=7 <!-- -2 -->|wis=12 <!-- +1 -->|cha=13 <!-- +1 -->
|skills=
|feats=[[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]] (1 HD), [[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]] (3 HD), [[Maximize Strike (3.5e Feat)|Maximize Strike]] (6 HD)
|env=Very hot places
|org=Solitary or colony (5-50 Larvesta)
|cr=7
|treas=Standard
|align=Usually neutral
|adv=7-12 HD (Small), 13-16 HD (Medium), 17-32 HD (Large)
|la=
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''You encounter a caterpillar-like creature, about the size of a prepubescent gnome, with a furry mane and five red horns. When it spots you, it spouts fire from those horns and charges.''

[[Summary::Larvesta is the juvenile form of [[Volcarona (3.5e Monster)|the legendary Moth of Solar Flame]]. As is, though, it's more like a Caterpillar of Solar Embers. That doesn't mean it's a pushover.]]

=== Combat ===

Larvesta may be frail, but don't let that fool you - it's a powerful force in physical combat, far more powerful than anything of its size has any right to be. (In fact, it's more physically powerful than [[Volcarona (3.5e Monster)|its adult form]]!) Its bites and tackles pack quite a lot of force, and it has a penchant for metacombat feats.

Larvesta's flare attack is based on its Constitution instead of its Strength. This makes it far weaker than the flare attacks of many other Fire Pokémon, so it only gets used for full attacks.

'''{{Anchor|Ember}} ([[Su]]):''' Larvestas have a very minor [[SRD:Breath Weapon|breath weapon]]; they can breathe fire. A Larvesta's ember attack strikes in a 15 ft. cone and deals 1d6 + HD + Cha mod in fire damage. Creatures in the area may halve the damage on a successful [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save, [[SRD:DC|DC]] = 10 + Larvesta's [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] modifier + ½ Larvesta's Hit Dice. Larvesta may not use Ember for 1d4 rounds after having used it. The sample Larvesta's Ember attack inflicts 1d6+8 fire damage with a save DC of 14. This is a [Fire] effect.

'''{{Anchor|Leech Life}} {{Ex}}:''' Larvesta's bite attack does an extra 1d8 negative energy damage, +1 negative energy damage for every 3 Hit Die Larvesta has, to living targets. Larvesta gains HP equal to the negative energy damage it deals in this way, and any hit points it gains above its maximum are gained as temporary hit points that last for 1 hour. This is a [Bug] effect.

'''{{Anchor|Flame Charge}} {{Su}}:''' Larvesta may move up to 4 times its speed when making a charge action (instead of the normal 2&times;). If it does so, all of the damage it inflicts is treated as fire damage (which means that Larvesta isn't able to benefit from [[#Leech Life|Leech Life]]). This is a [Fire] effect.

'''{{Anchor|Take Down}} {{Ex}}:''' Larvesta may add 2d8 damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge. If it does, it takes 1d6 backlash damage. This is a [Normal] effect.

Backlash damage cannot be resisted by any means, and a creature killed by it loses 1 extra level/Hit Die if and when it is brought back to life.

'''{{Anchor|Caterpillar of Solar Embers}} {{Su}}:''' Larvesta is essentially a living sun, albeit not a very powerful one. It constantly generates an aura of solar power in its immediate vicinity. The area of effect is equal to 10 feet &times; Larvesta's HD (70 feet for the sample Larvesta). This area is constantly under the effects of a [[SRD:Daylight|''daylight'']] spell, mildly hindering all creatures with an aversion to sunlight or light in general (but often not having a severe effect, instead merely causing disorientation of some sort). Larvesta may suppress or resume the aura as a free action on its turn once per round. There is no save against the effect, nor does spell resistance apply. Anything vulnerable to ''daylight'' will '''''suffer''''' in Larvesta's vicinity, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The effective caster level of this ability (for effects that care) is equal to Larvesta's HD.

'''{{Anchor|Flame Body}} {{Su}}:''' Larvesta's body is very hot. Anything striking it with an unarmed attack or natural weapon takes 1 point of fire damage per HD Larvesta has (7 for the sample Larvesta) and must succeed on a [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save or suffer a [[Burned (3.5e Condition)|burn]]. The save DC is equal to 10 + ½ Larvesta's HD + Larvesta's [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] modifier (12 for the sample Larvesta).

'''{{Anchor|Vulnerability to Rocks}} {{Ex}}:''' Fire and rocks don't mix well. Fire bugs and rocks mix even worse. Larvesta takes a &minus;10 penalty to all saves against [Rock] effects. If a [Rock] effect doesn't even allow a save, Larvesta takes double damage and is sad.

==== Advancement ====

Larvesta's Strength increases by 1 at every odd-numbered Hit Die. Its Charisma increases by 1 at every even-numbered Hit Die. It gains +1 Constitution every time it gains a feat.

At 8 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Bug Bite}} {{Ex}}'''. If it connects with its bite attack, it may make a free [[SRD:Disarm|disarm]] or [[SRD:Sunder|sunder]] attempt (at its option) without provoking an attack of opportunity, gaining a bonus on its opposed attack roll equal to the damage dealt by its bite. If the target was attempting to consume a use-activated consumption-based item (like a potion or [[SRD:Goodberry|''goodberry'']]) when Larvesta attacked it, and Larvesta successfully disarms the target of that item, Larvesta steals the effect of that item for itself, consuming it in the process. This is a [Bug] effect.

At 12 HD, Larvesta replaces its '''[[#Take Down|Take Down]]''' attack with '''{{Anchor|Double-Edge}} {{Ex}}'''. It may add 2d12 damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge, but if it does, it takes 1d10 backlash damage.

At 16 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Flame Wheel}} {{Su}}'''. It can thaw itself at will as a free action, and it adds 1d10 fire damage to any attack it makes as part of a charge. (It does not take backlash damage for using Flame Wheel). This is a [Fire] effect.

At 18 HD, Larvesta may evolve into [[Volcarona (3.5e Monster)|Volcarona]]. This makes it stronger overall (raising its CR by 2), but it loses some of its physical might; Volcarona's Strength is 6 less than Larvesta's. Its other stats are much higher, though, and its abilities are much different.

At 20 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Bug Buzz}} {{Su}}'''. This attack takes the form of a Medium-range emanation from Larvesta. All creatures caught in the area take 1d10 sonic damage per HD the Larvesta has and become [[SRD:Confused|confused]] for 1 round for every 4 Hit Die Larvesta possesses. A successful [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save (DC = 10 + ½ Larvesta's HD + Larvesta's [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] modifier) can halve the damage and negate the confusion. This is a [Bug] effect.

At 24 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Amnesia}} ([[Su]])'''. With a Swift action, Larvesta can induce a temporary amnesia within itself. A benefit of this is that it gains a +6 resistance bonus on [[SRD:Will|Will]] saves for one minute. Additionally, for the duration, it suppresses any [[SRD:Mind-Affecting Effect|mind-affecting effects]] (except for the Amnesia itself). This attack may be retained by Volcarona once Larvesta evolves.

At 28 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Thrash}} ([[Ex]])'''. Larvesta may thrash about as a full-round action, attacking all adjacent creatures. While thrashing, it gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls and deals 1d8 extra damage. This leaves it [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]] for one round. This is a [Normal] effect. <!-- The bonuses are small, but are meant to provide an incentive to use Thrash instead of Whirlwind Attack. If I didn't include those, Thrash would be strictly inferior by the time Larvesta gained it. -->

At 32 HD, Larvesta learns '''{{Anchor|Flare Blitz}} ([[Su]])'''. As a Swift action, Larvesta may cast ''[[SRD:Fire Shield|fire shield]]''. It may then dispel the effect by making a melee attack, dealing 1d6 extra Fire damage per HD and setting the opponent on fire for 2d6 fire damage per round. Doing this deals 1d6 damage per 4 HD to Larvesta. This may be cast once per 5 rounds. This is a [Fire] effect. In a Contest, using this automatically gains a fantastic success, gaining 2 points and raising the DC, but Larvesta takes a -4 penalty on the following turn.
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Alignment	Usually neutral +
Author	Luigifan18 +
Challenge Rating	7 +
Environment	Very hot places +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Small +
Subtype	Bug +, Fire + and Pokémon +
Summary	Larvesta is the juvenile form of the legendary Moth of Solar Flame. As is, though, it's more like a Caterpillar of Solar Embers. That doesn't mean it's a pushover. +
Title	Larvesta +
Type	Magical Beast +