Algant

A large tentacle rises from this gigantic mass of seaweed.

Algant (CR 7)

Huge Plant (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral Good
Initiative: +2
Senses: Blindsense 60 feet, Tremorsense 120 feet; Perception +11

Speed: 10 feet, Swim 30 feet
Space: 15 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 20, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+2 Dex, +10 natural, -2 size)
Hit Points: 95 (10d8+50)
Saving Throws: Fort +12, Ref +5, Will +7
Damage Reduction: 10/slashing
Immunity: plant traits
Weaknesses: vulnerability to fire

Offense

Melee: slam +12 (2d6+10/19-20 plus Grab)
Reach: 10 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
25 (+7)	14 (+2)	21 (+5)	12 (+1)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)

Base Attack Bonus: +7
CMB +16 (+20 Grapple)
CMD 28

Feats: Alertness, Endurance, Improved Critical (slam), Iron Will, Swim-by Attack

Skills: Diplomacy +7, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (nature) +7, Perception +11, Sense Motive +8, Stealth +1 (+17 in native environs), Swim +15

• Racial Modifiers: +16 Stealth in native environment

Languages: Algant, Aquan, Common

Special Qualities: Amphibious, animate plants, double damage against objects, plantspeech

Special Abilities

Engulf (Ex)

An algant can simply engulf Huge or smaller creatures in its path as a standard action. It cannot make a slam attack during the round in which it engulfs. The algant merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make attacks of opportunity against the creature, but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity can attempt a DC 22 Reflex save to avoid being engulfed-in a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the creature moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to an automatic slam attack each round, gain the pinned condition, are in danger of drowning, and are trapped within the algant's body until they are no longer pinned. The save DC is Strength-based.

Animate Plants (Sp)

A plant guardian can animate any plants of the same type within 180 feet at will, controlling up to two such plants at a time. It takes 1 full round for the plant to uproot itself, after which it moves at a speed of 10 feet and fights as a plant of the same type as the one animating it (exceptions are noted in each entry below), gaining the plant guardian's vulnerability to fire. If the plant guardian that animated it terminates the animation, moves out of range, or is incapacitated, the plant immediately takes root wherever it is and returns to its normal state.

Double Damage against Objects (Ex)

A plant guardian or animated tree that makes a full attack against an object or structure deals double damage.

Plantspeech (Ex)

A plant guardian has the ability to converse with plants as if subject to a continual speak with plants spell, and most plants greet them with an attitude of friendly or helpful.

Ecology

Environment: Any Lakes or Rivers
Organization: solitary or patch (2-7)
Treasure: standard


The algants are the plant guardians of the water.

An algant resembles a large mass of algae and dwells in freshwater.