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F Leshweaver

Description

Few monsters are more terrifying than

the fleshweaver. The staccato clicking,

insect-like sounds that accompany

every movement of this creature can be

extremely disquieting to anyone unac-

customed to them. Those

who have the unfortunate

pleasure of meeting a

fleshweaver are usually

never heard from

again. When they are,

only their skinless bodies are found.

What happens to the skin of the victims

of this evil fiend, only a few souls dare

to guess.

A fleshweaver is a nightmarish aberra-

tion that seems to have come from the

darkest corners of one’s mind. Often

naked, this twisted reject of the

arcane magic that created it is

an unnatural combination of a

dreadful-looking head attached

to a humanoid torso, four

Written By Richard Farrese

and Louis Porter Jr

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Monsters of NeoExodus: f leshweaver

large arthropod legs, and arms that end in a wide

three fingered insect-like appendage. The scorched,

misshapen, and malformed skin of the fleshweaver

wraps tightly upon its body, as if barely fitting the

creature’s form. Its skin, marked by the painful way

the fleshweaver was brought to life, also tells the tale

of countless battles fought against those who have

fallen victim to it.

piercing weapon. The toxin remains in effect (upon

the claw or weapon) for a number of rounds equal

to the fleshweaver’s Constitution modifier ( typi-

cally 3 rounds ) or until the fleshweaver successfully

wounds a foe. Once a victim is wounded, the poison

is released into its system. The target of this toxin

must succeed at a DC 16 Fortitude save or become

paralyzed for 1 minute. The save DC is Constitution

based.

Even though a fleshweaver is massive and physically

imposing, it moves with ease. It is remarkably agile

for its size, and also has the amazing ability to climb

vertically on walls as easily as one would walk across

the floor. There are few sights more dreadful than that

of a fleshweaver hanging above one’s heads, ready to

drop on the unsuspecting victim below. The yellow

colored, grime filled teeth and the unnatural golden

eyes only reaffirm this creature’s unnatural existence.

Spell-Like Abilities: Due to their creation by the

Khaynites, Fleshweavers have been invested with the

ability to cast the following spells, each 3 time a day:

cause fear, darkness, detect magic. Caster level 6th.

Spells: Due to their long dealing with magic and

sorcery, Fleshweavers cast spells as 6th-level clerics,

wizards, or sorcerers. Fleshweaver clerics can choose

from the following domains: Chaos, Destruction, Evil,

and Trickery. The typical spells prepared shown here

are for a Fleshweaver sorcerer.

fleshweaver - CR7

Chaotic Evil Large Aberration

Init: +2

Languages: Fleshweaver

AC: 17 ( -1 size, +2 Dex, +6 natural ), touch 11, flat-

footed 15

hp: 45 ( 6d8 HD +18 )

Resistance: Spell resistance 17

Save: Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +8

Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), climb 20 ft.

Melee: +6 claw ( 1d6+2 plus paralyzing toxin )

Melee: +4 2 claws ( 1d6+2 plus paralyzing toxin,

1d6+1 )

Ranged: +5 short bow ( 1d8/×3 )

Space: 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

Base Atk: +4; Grp +10

Abilities: Str 15, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 15, Wis 16, Cha

Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., Spider Climb,

Spells, Spell-like Abilities, Paralyzing Toxin

Feats: Combat Casting, Two-Weapon Fighting,

Weapon Focus ( claw )

Skills: Concentration +9, Hide +10, Jump +6, Listen

+9, Move Silently +12, Spot +9

Possessions: heavy mace, heavy crossbow, master-

work buckler, noble’s outfit, signet ring, 400 gp.

Typical Sorcerer Spells Known ( Spells per Day:

6/7/6/4; base save DC 13 + spell level )

0—acid splash, daze, mage hand, read magic, ray of

frost, resistance, touch of fatigue; 1st—mage armor,

magic missile, obscuring mist, ray of enfeeblement;

2nd—hypnotic pattern, web; 3rd—haste.

Spider Climb (Ex): A fleshweaver’s legs produce a

tick, gooey, natural substance that allows it to walk

upon any vertical surface or ceiling. This ability works

like the spell of the same name, but it is considered an

extraordinary ability for the fleshweaver.

Skills: A Fleshweaver has a +4 racial bonus on Hide

and Move Silently checks.

Combat

Fleshweavers seldom pass up an opportunity to

attack other creatures, especially from ambush. They

fight intelligently and use their ability to stick to

walls and ceilings to hide their massive bodies in the

shadows, several feet above the floor where possible

victims might pass. Deviously intelligent and merci-

lessly cruel, fleshweavers use stealth and deception

to surprise and defeat their preys. More often than

not, fleshweavers use spells that will hamper, harm,

or confuse their enemies in battle. They are espe-

cially fond of casting these spells from the safety of

shadows, but they never hesitate to charge into a fray.

In fact, the most commonly used tactics of flesh-

weavers is to hide within a dark grotto — typically

along the edge of a cave’s wall and ceiling — and

Paralyzing Toxin ( Ex ): A fleshweaver produces a

strong toxin that can paralyze its victims. In order to

use this poison, it must, during a move action, lick

one of its claw, or the edge or point of a slashing or

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wait for an unsuspected victim to walk by. Once

they have spotted a potential prey, fleshweavers are

extremely patient and cunning. They usually remain

hidden for as long as they can, casting spells and

shooting arrows from the shadows, before descending

upon their mark. Once engaged in melee combat, they

do everything they can to paralyze their target, using

their poisonous bite. If there are spellcasters among

its enemies, fleshweavers try to take them down first.

They then concentrate their efforts on the largest or

most heavily armed foes, focusing its attacks on one

enemy at a time.

There is no law among fleshweavers, and none

of these monsters know what honor or loyalty is.

Although two of these fiends will sometimes work

together in order to ensure their survival, such an

association is usually short lived, lasting only as long

as both parties deem it necessary.

A fleshweaver’s favored class is rogue. Many expe-

rienced fleshweavers are multiclass characters that

combine the skills of the rogue with the magic of the

wizard, sorcerer, or cleric.

Fleshweavers haunt the dark places of the world,

preferring to hunt their preys in the many grottos and

passageways of the underground complex in which

they live. They make their lairs in abandoned ruins

or caves, and always protect their homes and trea-

sures ferociously. Since they never work in groups,

fleshweavers live in isolation, far from other creatures

— even other fleshweavers. Their lairs are usually

large enough for them to be comfortable in, but small

enough to be easily hidden from those who would

seek to rob them of their valuables. Their treasures

typically consist of the skins of their many victims as

well as any valuables they may have found on them.

Fleshweavers sometimes use magic or even trained

monstrous spiders to protect their homes. When they

are out hunting, they can be found in their lairs.

fleshweaver

Paragon - CR7

Chaotic Evil Large Aberration

Init: +4

Languages: Fleshweaver

AC: 22 ( -1 size, +4 Dex, +9 natural ), touch 13, flat-

footed 18

hp: 83 ( 9 HD )

Resistance: Spell resistance 17

Save: Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +9

Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), climb 20 ft.

Melee: +8 claw ( 1d6+2 plus paralyzing toxin )

Melee: +6/+6/+1 claw (1d6+2 plus paralyzing toxin,

1d6+1, 1d6+2)

Ranged: +10/+5 composite short bow ( 1d8+3/×3

plus paralyzing toxin )

Space: 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

Base Atk: +6; Grp +12

Abilities: Str 15, Dex 18, Con 19, Int 15, Wis 16, Cha

Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., Enhanced spell-

casting, Paralyzing Toxin, Spells, Spell-like abilities,

Spider Climb

Feats: Combat Casting, Toughness, Two-Weapon

Fighting, Weapon Focus ( claw )

Skills: Concentration +12, Hide +15, Jump +9, Listen

+9, Move Silently +17, Spot +9

Possessions: +1 Composite shortbow (+2 Str), 40

arrows, potion of cat’s grace, 260 gp.

Fleshweaver

Characters

Fleshweavers are cunning, sadistic predators that

enjoy toying with their preys before paralyzing them.

These creatures often skin their victims alive, while

they are under the effect of their paralyzing toxin.

Once they have removed the precious skin of a prey

(which they collect) fleshweavers will leave the body

of a dead or dying victim behind. Thus, the hunting

grounds of fleshweavers are often filled with the skin-

less remains of the dead.

Fortunately for those who meet these terrible fiends,

fleshweavers never work in great number, preferring

instead to hunt alone, and on rare occasions in pairs.

Some fleshweavers, however, are encountered along-

side packs of monstrous spiders. Those who have

subdued monstrous spiders often use these creatures to

guard their lairs while they are away.

Enhanced Spellcasting ( Ex ): Because of their weird

magical origin, fleshweavers are naturally adept at

casting spells. Fleshweaver paragons continue to

develop this precious gift, and they become even

better at it as they gain experience and grow more

powerful. The fleshweaver paragon adds +1 to the

Selfish and independent, fleshweavers do not work

well in groups, and thus they work and live alone.

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Difficulty Class of the saving throws of all spells it

casts.

Fleshweaver paragons know many spells, but they

also know many tricks with which they can surprise

their targets and take them down. When they

encounter a group, they prefer to paralyze one or two

of its members as quickly as possible ( and while they

are still in the shadows ) in order to ensure victory.

When they encounter a single victim, however,

they prefer to toy with their prey. Thus, like typical

members of this strange species, fleshweaver paragons

often make an encounter last simply because they

enjoy tormenting their mark.

Paralyzing Toxin ( Ex ): A fleshweaver produces a

strong toxin that can paralyze its victims. In order to

use this poison, it must, during a move action, lick

one of its claws, or the edge or point of a slashing or

piercing weapon. The toxin remains in effect ( upon

the claw or weapon ) for a number of rounds equal

to the fleshweaver’s Constitution modifier ( typi-

cally 3 rounds ) or until the fleshweaver successfully

wounds a foe. Once a victim is wounded, the poison

is released into its system. The target of this toxin

must succeed at a DC 17 Fortitude save or become

paralyzed for 1 minute. The save DC is Constitution

based.

Although fleshweavers sometimes battle each other

for control of specific hunting grounds, those known

to be paragons are usually left alone. Even the selfish

and sadistic fleshweavers know that it is better to

leave these rare specimens be, for they are the greatest

and evilest among them. Though they do not hold

special status among fleshweavers, paragons are easily

recognized by the strange markings that they bear

— ritual scars that they cut into the flesh of their own

torsos.

Spell-Like Abilities: Due to their creation by the

Khaynites, Fleshweavers have been invested with the

ability to cast the following spells, each 3 time a day:

cause fear, darkness, detect magic. Caster level 6th.

Spells: Due to their long dealing with magic and

sorcery, Fleshweavers cast spells as 6th-level clerics,

wizards, or sorcerers. Fleshweaver clerics can choose

from the following domains: Chaos, Destruction, Evil,

and Trickery. A typical fleshweaver paragon knows

the following sorcerer spells:

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Typical Sorcerer Spells Known ( Spells per Day:

6/7/7/7/5; base save DC 16 + spell level )

0—acid splash, daze, detect magic, mage hand, read

magic, ray of frost, resistance, touch of fatigue; 1st—

cause fear, mage armor, magic missile, obscuring mist,

ray of enfeeblement; 2nd—bull’s strength, hypnotic

pattern, mirror image, web; 3rd—haste, heroism,

vampiric touch; 4th—stoneskin, wall of ice.

Spider Climb (Ex): A fleshweaver’s legs produce a

tick, gooey, natural substance that allows it to walk

upon any vertical surface or ceiling. This ability works

like the spell of the same name, but it is considered an

extraordinary ability for the fleshweaver.

Skills: A Fleshweaver has a +4 racial bonus on Hide

and Move Silently checks.

Fleshweaver paragons continue to develop their

natural magical aptitudes. As they gain experience,

they become more proficient spellcasters, and they

quickly surpass the typical members of their species

in the magical arts. As they learn to control more

powerful magic, their flesh also hardens and thus their

natural armor improves.

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