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|author_name=Sulacu
|date_created=February 5, 2009
|status=Complete
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{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Skyst Swarm
|size=[[SRD:Tiny Size|Tiny]] |type=Vermin |subtypes=Swarm
|hd=3d8+3 |hp=16
|init=+1
|speed=20 ft., [[SRD:Fly|fly]] 40 ft. (poor)
|ac=13 (+2 size, +1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]) |touch=13 |flat=12
|bab=+2 |grapple=—
|at=[[SRD:Swarm Subtype|Swarm]] (1d6)
|full_at=[[SRD:Swarm Subtype|Swarm]] (1d6)
|space=10 ft. |reach=0 ft.
|sa=[[#Distraction|Distraction]], [[#Flying Leap|flying leap]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Vermin Type|vermin]] traits
|fort=+4 |ref=+2 |will=+1
|str=4 |dex=13 |con=12 |int=— |wis=10 |cha=2
|skills=[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +7, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +4, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +4
|feats=—
|env=Dark crevasses and caves, ruined structures and wastelands
|org=Solitary, clout (2-7 swarms) or infestation (11-20 swarms)
|cr=1
|treas=None
|align=Always [[SRD:Neutral|neutral]]
|adv=None
|la=—
}}

''Whenever you explore old, forgotten ruins of civilizations past, it's only a matter of time before these glowing purveyors of doom crawl out of every hole.''

Skysts are large insectoids that look to be a cross between a locust and a cockroach. They come in sizes roughly from 8 to 12 inches long and weigh up to 1 pound. Despite their size, they are relatively easy to spot as they possess a unique bioluminescence, causing them to be outlined in a mild green glow. Despite their intimidating appearance, they are however not poisonous and generally carry no disease. Skysts are affected by the Corruption and possess a resistance to it.

=== Combat ===

Skysts usually swarm together and overwhelm any threats to their lairs with a mindless efficiency. Although they have wings, they cannot fly for extended periods of time. A skyst swarm takes only half damage from slashing and piercing attacks.

'''{{Anchor|Distraction}} ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' Any creature vulnerable to a skyst swarm's damage that begins its turn with the swarm in its square is [[SRD:Nauseated|nauseated]] for 1 round unless he succeeds on a DC 12 [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save. Spellcasting or concentrating on spells within the area of a swarm requires a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check (DC 20 + spell level). Using skills that involve patience and concentration requires a DC 20 [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check.

'''{{Anchor|Flying Leap}} ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' Skysts have the ability of flight, but only in short bursts. Whenever a skyst swarm has access to sufficient open space (such as a field or a hallway at least 10 feet wide and 10 feet tall), it can leap forward in flight. A skyst's movement speed in flight is 40 feet and given sufficient space is available, they may move up to double their speed in a single leap as a [[SRD:Charge|charge]]. A skyst can only move in a straight line when it performs a flying leap. This same holds for a swarm of skysts.

'''Skills:''' A skyst swarm has a +4 racial bonus to [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks, as well as a -4 racial penalty to [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks due to the skysts' bioluminescence.


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Alignment	Always neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	1 +
Environment	Dark crevasses and caves, ruined structures and wastelands +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Tiny +
Subtype	Swarm +
Title	Skyst Swarm +
Type	Vermin +