Azruverda

A humanoid head peers forth from this enormous creature's beautifully iridescent, spike-covered beetle carapace.

Azruverda (CR 13)

Huge Aberration
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 100 feet; Perception +22

Speed: 50 feet, Climb 30 feet
Space: 15 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 25, touch 10, flat-footed 23 (+2 Dex, +15 natural, -2 size)
Hit Points: 168 (16d8+96)
Saving Throws: Fort +11, Ref +7, Will +15
Damage Reduction: 10/magic and slashing
Immunity: acid
Energy Resistance: cold 10

Offense

Melee: bite +21 (2d6+11), 2 claws +21 (1d10+11)
Reach: 15 feet
Ranged: acid spit +13 touch (10d6 acid)

Special Attacks: acid spit, Rend (1d10+11)

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 16th; Concentration +23):

• At Will- Dancing Lights, Faerie Fire
  
  
• 3/day- Daylight, Giant Vermin, Insect Plague, Repel Vermin (DC 21), Summon Swarm

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
32 (+11)	15 (+2)	23 (+6)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	25 (+7)

Base Attack Bonus: +12
CMB +25 (+29 Bull Rush)
CMD 37 (39 vs. Bull Rush, 45 vs. Trip)

Feats: Awesome Blow, Combat Reflexes, Greater Bull Rush, Powerful Maneuvers, Iron Will, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus (acid spit)

Skills: Climb +26, Handle Animal +17, Intimidate +26, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +12, Knowledge (nature) +12, Perception +22, Sense Motive +13, Spellcraft +15, Survival +16

Languages: Aklo, Common, Undercommon

Special Qualities: vermin master

Special Abilities

Acid Spit (Ex)

An azruverda can spit a stream of acid at a target within 60 feet as a ranged touch attack that deals 10d6 points of acid damage.

Vermin Master (Su)

An azruverda can mentally control to up to 32 HD (twice the azruverda's racial Hit Dice) of vermin at any one time through a combination of supernatural pheromones and magical manipulation. To control a vermin, the azruverda must be able to see it, and it must be within 120 feet. Attempting to control a vermin is a standard action-the vermin can resist this attempt with a DC 25 Will save. If the vermin fails this save, the azruverda can issue a simple mental command like "fight," "come here," "go there," or "stand still" as a swift action. Though composed of thousands of individuals, vermin with the swarm subtype are vulnerable to this ability as well. An azruverda can release a creature from this control as a free action. Vermin affected by this ability act normally unless an azruverda is actively controlling it, but never attack their master azruverda. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Ecology

Environment: Any Underground
Organization: solitary, pair, or brood (3-7)
Treasure: standard


Although repulsive in shape, these enormous, human-faced insectoid creatures are generally peaceful and serene. Left to its own devices, an azruverda is typically content to cultivate fungal gardens in deep underground sanctuaries. These gardens are beautiful to behold- masterful combinations of fungi, rocks, and other objects arranged in an artistic manner.

Although generally solitary, azruverdas collaborate when a threat intrudes upon one of their underground homes. Azruverdas stand 16 feet tall on their many legs and weigh close to 4,000 pounds.