Ancient Rivener
Creature 14 — humanoid, ikeshti
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
CrasherAnvilLANDhumanoid
Ikeshtis who eschew their society are exiled and quickly devolve into violent creatures known as riveners. Ikeshtis are reptilian humanoids native to Akiton's wastelands. Smaller than Golarion's iruxi, ikeshtis organize around distinct societal roles.
Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +25
Languages ikeshti; can speak and understand only simple words
Skills athletics +28, intimidation +22, stealth +25, survival +24
Str
+8
Dex
+5
Con
+5
Int
-3
Wis
+4
Cha
+0
AC 35
Fort +27
Ref +25
Will +22
HP 280
Resistances cold 15, fire 15, mental 15
Speed 30 feet
Offense
Melee Jaws (reach-10, unarmed) +29, Damage 3d8+14 piercing plus 2d8 bleed
Melee Claw (agile, unarmed) +29, Damage 3d8+14 slashing
Abilities
Violent Instincts — An ancient rivener attacks the nearest creature when Confused instead of any other effect, and ignores magical commands compelling them to do anything other than attack.
Ferocity —
Slaughter Tackle — The ancient rivener Leaps at a target within 30 feet, and then makes one jaws Strike and one claw Strike in any order.
Squirt Blood — Frequency once per day
Effect The ancient rivener squirts blood from one of their eyes at a target within 30 feet. The target must attempt a DC 18 Fortitude save or become Sickened 1 (Sickened 2 on a critical failure).
Effect The ancient rivener squirts blood from one of their eyes at a target within 30 feet. The target must attempt a DC 18 Fortitude save or become Sickened 1 (Sickened 2 on a critical failure).
WORKS WELL WITH
SnareLANDDifficult terrain or restraints keep a target from escaping before the leap-in charge closes the gap.
SniperLANDRanged damage finishes off a target already run down and mauled in melee.
WeaverLANDA caster applies save-based debuffs this creature lacks, since its offense is purely martial.
PUNISHES
✖ ranged reliance✖ standing still✖ isolated targets
Avoid stacking with another pure melee brute; the encounter becomes a single deadly-charge race with no layered threat.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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