KithangianCreature 9
Source Pathfinder Monster Core 2
Perception +19 (darkvision)
Languages Chthonian, Draconic, Empyrean, Speak With Animals, Telepathy 100 Feet
Skills Athletics +20, Intimidation +20, Nature +21, Stealth +16
Str +6, Dex +3, Con +5, Int -2, Wis +4, Cha +3
AC 28; Fort +20; Reflex +15; Will +19; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 205
Speed 30 feet
Weaknesses Cold Iron 10, Holy 10
Pincer
+21 (+16, +11) to hit (magical, reach 10, unholy) 2d12+9 SlashingStinger
+21 (+17, +13) to hit (agile, magical, reach 10, unholy) 2d8+9 PiercingTelepathy 100 feet (aura, magical, mental)
A monster with telepathy can communicate mentally with any creatures within the listed radius, as long as they share a language. This doesn't give any special access to their thoughts, and communicates no more information than normal speech would.
Constant SpellsA constant spell affects the monster without the monster needing to cast it, and its duration is unlimited. If a constant spell gets counteracted, the monster can reactivate it by spending the normal spellcasting actions the spell requires.
All-Around VisionThis monster can see in all directions simultaneously and therefore can't be flanked.
+1 Status to All Saves vs. MagicAnimal Kindness VulnerabilityKithangians find kindness to animals revolting. The first time each round that a kithangian sees someone heal or otherwise provide aid to a creature that has the animal trait, the kithangian takes 3d6 mental.
Animal KillerA kithangian's melee Strikes deal an additional 2d6 damage to animals.
Change Shape (concentrate, divine, polymorph)The kithangian can take on the appearance of any Medium or Large animal. This doesn't change its Speed or their attack and damage modif ers with its Strikes, but it might change the damage type its Strikes deal.
The monster changes its shape indefinitely. It can use this action again to return to its natural shape or adopt a new shape. Unless otherwise noted, a monster cannot use Change Shape to appear as a specific individual. Using Change Shape counts as creating a disguise for the Impersonate use of Deception. The monster's transformation automatically defeats Perception DCs to determine whether the creature is a member of the ancestry or creature type into which it transformed, and it gains a +4 status bonus to its Deception DC to prevent others from seeing through its disguise. Change Shape abilities specify what shapes the monster can adopt. The monster doesn't gain any special abilities of the new shape, only its physical form. For example, in each shape, it replaces its normal Speeds and Strikes, and might potentially change its senses or size. Any changes are listed in its stat block.
Kithangian Venom (poison)Saving Throw DC 25 fortitude
Maximum Duration 6 rounds
Stage 1 2d6 poison (2 rounds)
Stage 2 2d6 poison and Sickened 1 (2 rounds)
Stage 3 3d6 poison and Sickened 2 (2 rounds)
Rasping Tongues (attack)Frequency once per round
Requirements The kithangian has a creature Grabbed in one or both pincers
Effect Barbed tongues slither out of the faces in the kithangian's pincers. The tongues burrow into grabbed creatures and inject their minds with haunting psychic screams. Each grabbed creature takes 2d8[piercing],2d8 mental damage. A creature can try to resist the mental damage by attempting a DC 25 will.
GrabRequirements The monster's last action was a successful Strike that lists Grab in its damage entry, or the monster has a creature Grabbed or Restrained
Effect If used after a Strike, the monster attempts to [/act grapple] the creature using the body part it attacked with. This attempt neither applies nor counts toward the creature's multiple attack penalty.
The monster can instead use Grab and choose one creature it's grabbing or restraining with an appendage that has Grab to automatically extend that condition to the end of the monster's next turn.
Divine Innate Spells (DC 25, +17 to hit)
1st Level: Command (At Will, Animals Only)
2nd Level: Speak with Animals (Constant)
3rd Level: Paralyze
4th Level: Fly, Translocate
Rituals
The kithangian—a horrifying amalgam of horse and scorpion also known as a "beast demon"—is a foul fend born of the souls of mortals who abused and tormented animals in life. Kithangians tend to roam wild areas rife with animals to torture, though humanoid settlements with plenty of pets or livestock also make for tantalizing hunting grounds. Uncontested for too long, a kithangian's presence has a corrupting influence on the local fauna, which birth fiendish monstrosities until the demon is vanquished. If it realizes it's being tracked by vengeful druids or demon slayers, a kithangian assumes the shape of an unassuming animal so it can get the jump on its pursuers.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
DemonA family of fiends, demons hail from or trace their origins to the Outer Rifts. Most are irredeemably unholy and have darkvision and weaknesses to cold iron and holy.
FiendCreatures that hail from or have a strong connection to the unholy planes are called fiends. Fiends can survive the basic environmental effects of planes in the Outer Sphere.
UnholyEffects with the unholy trait are tied to powerful magical forces of cruelty and sin. They often have stronger effects on holy creatures. Creatures with this trait are strongly devoted to unholy causes, and often have weakness to holy. If a creature with weakness to unholy uses an unholy item or effect, it takes damage from its weakness.