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=CALLER IN DARKNESS=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=Large |type=Undead |subtypes=Incorporeal, Psionic
|hd=11d12  |hp=71 
|init=+7
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares), fly 60 ft. (good)
|ac=14 (–1 size, +3 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +2 deflection) |touch=14 |flat=11
|bab=+5 |grapple=—
|at=[[SRD:Incorporeal|Incorporeal]] touch +7 melee (2d6)
|full_at=4 [[SRD:Incorporeal|incorporeal]] touches +7 melee (2d6)
|space=10 ft. |reach=10 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Psionic Subtype|Psi-like abilities]], steal essence
|sq=[[SRD:Incorporeal|Incorporeal]] traits, [[SRD:Undead Type|undead traits]], unnatural aura, vulnerability to sunlight
|fort=+3 |ref=+6 |will=+9
|str=—|dex=16|con=—|int=14|wis=14 |cha=15
|skills=[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +9, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +12, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] ([[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Powers|psionics]]) +12, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +14, [[SRD:Psicraft Skill|Psicraft]] +12, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +12, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +12, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +14
|feats=[[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind Fight]], [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]] 
|env=Underground
|org=Solitary
|cr=9
|treas=None
|align=Always [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|chaotic evil]]
|adv=12–22 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large); 23–33 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge)
|la=—
}}
A caller in darkness is an [[SRD:Incorporeal|incorporeal]] creature composed of the minds of dozens of victims who died together in terror. It seeks to draw others into its fearwracked, hellish existence.

Callers in darkness rarely speak, but when they do, they speak Common.

===Combat===

'''[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Clairvoyant Sense|clairvoyant sense]], [[SRD:Concussion Blast|concussion blast]]'' (two targets, 3d6*)'', [[SRD:Detect Psionics|detect psionics]], [[SRD:Ego Whip|ego whip]]'' (2d4, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16*), ''[[SRD:Mind Thrust|mind thrust]]'' (7d10, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16*); 3/day—''[[SRD:Death Urge|death urge]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:Psychic Crush|psychic crush]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 13**), ''[[SRD:Psionic Suggestion|psionic suggestion]]'' (three targets, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 14*); 1/ day—''[[SRD:Co-opt Concentration|co-opt concentration]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 18). [[SRD:Manifester Level|Manifester level]] 7th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

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

<nowiki>**</nowiki>Includes the inherent +4 save adjustment described in the power.

'''Steal Essence ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Any living, intelligent creature slain by a caller in darkness’s [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] is mentally absorbed into the monster’s consciousness. (The physical body of the victim remains intact). Stealing a victim’s essence is a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]]; it grants the caller 12 [[SRD:Temporary Hit Points|temporary hit points]], and a permanent new screaming face appears within its cloud.

A caller in darkness can also steal the essence of living, intelligent creatures within 30 feet that are [[SRD:Paralyzed|paralyzed]] or [[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]ing, or that are [[SRD:Helpless|helpless]] due to having a mental [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] reduced to 0 (often by the caller’s ''[[SRD:Ego Whip|ego whip]]'' attack). Doing so is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] that provokes [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]]. The victim dies, and the caller gains 12 [[SRD:Temporary Hit Points|temporary hit points]].

'''[[SRD:Incorporeal|Incorporeal]] Traits:''' A caller in darkness is harmed only by other [[SRD:Incorporeal|incorporeal]] creatures, [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magic weapon]]s, [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]], [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]], and [[SRD:Supernatural Ability|supernatural abilities]]. It has a 50% chance to ignore any damage from a corporeal source, except for force effects or attacks made with ghost touch weapons. It can pass through solid objects, but not force effects, at will. Its attacks ignore [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]], armor, and shields, but deflection bonuses and force effects work normally against them. The creature always moves silently and cannot be heard with [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] checks if it doesn’t [[SRD:Wish|wish]] to be. 

'''[[SRD:Undead Type|Undead]] Traits:''' A caller in darkness is immune to mind-affecting effects, [[SRD:Poison|poison]], ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]],'' [[SRD:Paralysis|paralysis]], [[SRD:Stunned|stunning]], [[SRD:Disease|disease]], death effects, and any effect that requires a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]] unless it also works on objects or is harmless. It is not subject to [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]], [[SRD:Nonlethal Damage|nonlethal damage]], [[SRD:Ability Score Loss#Ability Damage|ability damage]] to its physical ability scores, [[SRD:Ability Score Loss#Ability Drain|ability drain]], [[Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss (SRD Special Ability)#Energy Drain (Su)|energy drain]], [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]], [[SRD:Exhausted|exhaustion]], or death from massive damage. It cannot be raised, and ''[[SRD:Resurrection|resurrection]]'' works only if it is willing. It has [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] out to 60 feet.

'''Unnatural Aura ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' [[SRD:Animal Type|Animals]] can sense the unnatural presence of a caller in darkness. Any [[SRD:Animal Type|animal]] within 30 feet must make a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]] or become [[SRD:Panicked|panicked]] until it is no longer within 30 feet of the caller in darkness. A [[SRD:Panicked|panicked]] creature that is cornered begins [[SRD:Cowering|cowering]]. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Vulnerability to Sunlight ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Callers in darkness are utterly powerless in natural sunlight (not merely a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell) and flee from it. A caller caught in sunlight cannot attack and can take only a single [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]] or [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] each turn, but not both (nor can it take [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]]s).


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[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Always chaotic evil +
Challenge Rating	9 +
Environment	Underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Incorporeal + and Psionic +
Title	Caller In Darkness +
Type	Undead +