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=BRAIN MOLE=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=Tiny |type=Magical Beast |subtypes=Psionic
|hd=1d10–2  |hp=3 
|init=+2
|speed=15 ft. (3 squares), burrow 15 ft.
|ac=14 (+2 size, +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]])|touch=14 |flat=12 
|bab=+1 |grapple=–11
|at=Bite +5 melee (1d3–4)
|full_at=Bite +5 melee (1d3–4)
|space=2-1/2 ft. |reach=0 ft.
|sa=Cascade flu, [[SRD:Psionic Subtype|psi-like abilities]]
|sq=[[SRD:Low-Light Vision|Low-light vision]], power conversion, [[SRD:Scent|scent]]
|fort=+0 |ref=+4 |will=+2
|str=2|dex=14|con=7|int=2|wis=14 |cha=11
|skills=[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +15, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +7, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +6, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +2
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]]<SUP>B</SUP>
|env=Temperate forest
|org=Nest (3–8)
|cr=1/2
|treas=None
|align=[[SRD:Neutral|Always neutral]]
|adv=—
|la=—
}}
Brain moles are burrowing [[SRD:Animal Type|animal]]s that use psionic [[SRD:Powers|powers]] to overcome large psionic prey. Small, furry, and nearly [[SRD:Blinded|blind]], brain moles are almost indistinguishable from their common [[SRD:Animal Type|animal]] cousins.

Brain moles eat small insects when they can’t get psionic energy.

===Combat===

Brain moles hunger for psionic energy. They hide in loose dirt and detritus on forest floors, watching for the approach of psionic creatures with their ''[[SRD:Detect Psionics|detect psionics]]'' power. When a suitable target comes in range, the brain moles then attack with their ''[[SRD:Power Leech|power leech]]'' ability. The moles remain hidden as long as possible. If threatened, they use ''[[SRD:Aversion|aversion]]'' and ''[[SRD:Mind Thrust|mind thrust]]'' to discourage attackers, using their bite only as a last resort.

'''Cascade Flu ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Disease—bite; [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 9, incubation period one day, damage psionic cascade (every time an afflicted character manifests a power, she must make a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16 [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check; on a failed check, a psionic cascade is triggered [see [[SRD:Disease#Cascade Flu|Psionic Maladies]]]). The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based. 

'''[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Detect Psionics|detect psionics]], [[SRD:Power Leech|power leech]]'' (ML 5th, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 14)'';'' 3/day—''[[SRD:Aversion|aversion]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 12)'', [[SRD:Mind Thrust|mind thrust]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 11)''.'' [[SRD:Manifester Level|Manifester level]] 1st. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based. 

'''[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] Mind ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A brain mole cannot be identified as psionic by [[SRD:Divination School|divination spell]] or [[SRD:Clairsentience Discipline|clairsentience powers]]. 

'''Power Conversion ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' When a brain mole drains a [[SRD:Power Points|power point]] by means of its ''[[SRD:Power Leech|power leech]]'' power, it immediately heals 1 hit point. If it is already at full normal [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]], it instead gains psionic sustenance sufficient to supply its need for nourishment for 24 hours. 

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' Brain moles have a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] and [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] checks and a –2 racial penalty on [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks.


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Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Environment	Temperate forest +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Tiny +
Subtype	Psionic +
Title	Brain Mole +
Type	Magical Beast +