Girtablilu
The body of a spear-wielding woman rises from the front of this monstrously huge scorpion.
Girtablilu (CR 8)
Large Monstrous HumanoidAlignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet; Perception +14
Speed: 50 feet
Space: 10 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 22, touch 12, flat-footed 19 (+2 armor, +2 Dex, +1 dodge, +8 natural, -1 size)Hit Points: 105 (10d10+50)
Saving Throws: Fort +8, Ref +11, Will +9
Offense
Melee: mwk spear +15/+10 (1d8+7/x3), 2 claws +9 (1d6+2 plus Grab), sting +9 (1d6+2 plus poison)Reach: 10 feet
Ranged: mwk spear +12 (1d8+5/x3)
Special Attacks: Constrict (1d6+5)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 10th; Concentration +10):
- 1/day- Summon Nature's Ally V (1d3 giant scorpions)
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) | 15 (+2) | 21 (+5) | 10 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 11 (+0) |
CMB +16 (+20 Grapple)
CMD 29 (41 vs. Trip)
Feats: Dodge, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Vital Strike
Skills: Climb +17, Craft (any one) +8, Knowledge (history) +5, Perception +14, Sense Motive +7, Stealth +10, Survival +15
- Racial Modifiers: +4 Climb, +4 Perception, +4 Stealth
Special Qualities: scorpion empathy +10, undersized weapons
Special Abilities
Poison (Ex)
- Delivery: Sting-injury
- Fortitude Save: 20
- Frequency: 1/round for 6 rounds
- Track: Critical Dexterity
- Saves: 2 consecutive saves
Scorpion Empathy (Ex)
This ability functions as a druid's wild empathy ability, save that it works only on scorpions. A girtablilu gains a racial bonus on this check equal to its Hit Dice (normally +10). Scorpions are normally mindless, but this empathic communication imparts upon them a modicum of implanted intelligence, allowing girtablilus to train scorpions and use them as guardians (though it does not grant them skills or feats).Ecology
Environment: Warm DesertsOrganization: solitary, pair, patrol (3-5 plus 2-4 giant scorpions), or cult (6-14 plus 3-6 temple guardians of 3rd level, 1 cleric or oracle leader of 6th level, and 4-9 giant scorpions)
Treasure: standard (leather armor, masterwork spear)
Girtablilus fiercely guard ancient places and treasures lost to history. Far from civilized eyes, they thrive and piously protect their charges with the aid of monstrously large scorpions that girtablilus keep as pets.
All girtablilus share a zeal for religion, although the objects of veneration vary from tribe to tribe. Some girtablilu tribes still serve long-forgotten deities, preserving the divinities' names and holy rituals. Others embrace religions derived from prehistoric worship, devoted to the idea of gods that once were or might never have been.
Girtablilu leaders are clerics or oracles, and are responsible for the tribe's religious observances and laws. Tradition and service to the group are important. Those who violate tribal beliefs are killed or exiled into the harsh wasteland.
Girtablilus believe that no sacrifice in life (including death in the service of the gods) goes unrewarded in the hereafter; this belief makes them fierce and fearless fighters.
A girtablilu is 13 feet long and weighs 800 pounds.