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Rivka (Mogaru)

Creature 13 (rare) — aberration

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

CrasherWeaverLANDaberrationfire

Rivkas are parasitic monsters that cling to the sides of kaiju. In their natural form, they resemble giant cockroaches with eight razor-like legs and two mouths-one between two vicious pincers plus a second, much larger mouth on their abdomen. With this secondary mouth they feed off the primordial energy of whichever kaiju they've latched onto. In the wake of a kaiju attack, a rivka detaches from its host and wades into the disaster zone to prey on the unsuspecting populace by presenting itself

Source: fists-of-the-ruby-phoenix-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +21
Languages aklo, common
Skills acrobatics +26, athletics +22, deception +27, stealth +26, survival +19
Str
+5
Dex
+7
Con
+5
Int
+0
Wis
+0
Cha
+8
AC 32 Fort +24 Ref +26 Will +17
HP 220
Resistances fire 10
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Claw (agile, finesse, unarmed) +26, Damage 3d6+11 slashing

Abilities

Kaiju Blood — Each rivka gains resistances and offensive powers by feasting on the primordial blood of a kaiju. The type of damage the rivka resists and the type of damage dealt by its Kaiju Ray depend on the kaiju it last fed upon. Some of the most typical rivkas include those that feed on Cimurlian (cold), Kujiba (negative), Igroon (acid), Mogaru (fire), or Yorak (electricity).
Eviscerate
Kaiju Ray (primal) — The rivka opens its maw and projects a 60-foot line of primal energy that deals 14d6 fire damage (DC 32 Reflex save). The type of damage dealt by the ray depends on which kaiju the rivka has most recently fed from (see above). The rivka can't use Kaiju Ray again for 1d4 rounds.
Primal Innate Spells DC 33, attack +25
1st Charm (At Will), Illusory Disguise (×3)

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDPriority tension: the Anvil occupies the frontline and draws attention while the Crasher positions for a devastating area-of-effect.
ShadeLANDTempo tension: the Shade debuffs Reflex saves before the Crasher's line area-of-effect, increasing the likelihood of full damage.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ standing still✖ low Reflex
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