Jack-in-irons Giant

Brutish, warty, hairy, and stinking of oil and iron, this creature has a jutting lower jaws and tusk like teeth, not unlike an orc or hobgoblin of huge size wrapped in chains of iron. It wears belts of skulls and rotting heads about its throat and waist.

Jack-in-irons Giant (CR 17)

Huge Humanoid (Giant)
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Initiative: +1
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +27

Speed: 40 feet
Space: 15 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 28, touch 9, flat-footed 27 (+1 Dex, +19 natural, -2 size)
Hit Points: 321 (26d8+204)
Saving Throws: Fort +23, Ref +11, Will +12
Rock Catching

Offense

Melee: spiked greatclub +31/+26/+21/+16 (3d8+19 plus daze) or great chain +31/+26/+21/+16 (2d8+13 plus daze) or 2 slams +30 (2d6+13 plus daze)
Reach: 15 feet
Ranged: rock +19 (2d6+19)

Special Attacks: daze, pound, Rock Throwing (140 ft.), shake the earth, Trample (2d6+19, DC 36)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
36 (+13)	12 (+1)	26 (+8)	10 (+0)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)

Base Attack Bonus: +19
CMB +34 (+36 Sunder, +38 Bull Rush)
CMD 45 (47 vs. Sunder, 49 vs. Bull Rush)

Feats: Awesome Blow, Cleave, Endurance, Greater Bull Rush, Powerful Maneuvers, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Martial Weapon Proficiency (great chain), Martial Weapon Proficiency (Greatclub), Weapon Focus (Greatclub), Weapon Focus (chain)

Skills: Climb +18, Intimidate +25, Perception +27, Survival +11

Languages: Giant

Special Abilities

Daze (Ex)

Any creature hit by a jack-in-iron's melee attack must succeed on a DC 36 Fortitude save or be dazed 1d2 rounds. The save DC is Strength-based and is a function of the jack-in-irons not its weapon(s).

Pound (Ex)

A jack-in-irons that makes a successful grapple check against a foe two or more sizes smaller than itself can smash the opponent into the ground, walls, nearby trees, or other solid objects as a standard action. This deals 2d6+19 points of bludgeoning damage to the victim. In addition, the opponent must succeed on a DC 36 Fortitude save or be stunned for one round. A jack-in-irons can perform this action once per round as long as it maintains the grapple. The save DC is Strength-based.

Shake the Earth (Ex)

As a standard action, a jack-in-irons can stomp its foot on the ground causing powerful vibrations to radiate out around the giant. Any creature within 5 feet of the jack-in-irons must succeed on a DC 36 Reflex save or fall prone. The save DC is Strength-based.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate Plains or Forests
Organization: solitary
Treasure: standard


The jacks-in irons enjoy fastening gate chains and portcullis chains around their wrists, fore-arms and shins and tie chains about their throats, shoulders and waists which hang with the heads of their many victims.

Jacks-in-irons frequently operate as highwaymen, making their dwellings in ruined towers along abandoned roads. From this base they roam out along old country trails ambushing unwary travelers, trade caravans and the knights assigned to protect them. They are known to take prisoners and hold them for high ransom.

Orcs and goblins often follow a jack-in-irons as their king or leader due to its massive size, brute strength, and penchant for wickedness—all of which are things that such evil creatures admire. A jack-in-irons stands 20 to 25 feet tall and weighs 13,000 to 15,000 pounds. It prefers to dress in dark colors such as black or brown and always wears a multitude of chains about its body (as bracelets, necklaces, or slung about its shoulders). Its hair is dark and matted and many male jack-in-irons sport thick, bushy beards. Its eyes are purplish-black with light green irises.

Jack-in-irons speak Giant. Bull rush, Awesome blow, bash, bash, bash, cleave, rinse and repeat if necessary until they are out of attacks or out of enemies. Jacks-in-irons think of themselves as invincible and fight to the death.

Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene.