Stygian Turtle-shark
Its head and fins are dark grayish-green. A turtle-shark surprises many foes with its quickness in the water. Many assume that it is as slow as its other shelled kin, and underestimate its shark-like speed. Like its predatory cousins, a turtle-shark attacks nearly anything it can reach, especially if there is blood or activity in the water.
Stygian Turtle-shark (CR 12)
Gargantuan Magical Beast (Aquatic, Extraplanar)Alignment: Neutral Evil
Initiative: +3
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +17
Speed: 10 feet, Swim 40 feet
Space: 20 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 26, touch 9, flat-footed 23 (+3 Dex, +17 natural, -4 size)Hit Points: 175 (14d10+98)
Saving Throws: Fort +16, Ref +12, Will +6
shell
Damage Reduction: 10/magic
Energy Resistance: cold 10, fire 10
Spell Resistance: 23
Offense
Melee: bite +23 (4d8+12/19-20 plus Grab), slam +22 (2d6+12)Reach: 15 feet
Special Attacks: Capsize, smite good, Swallow Whole (2d6+12 plus 2d6 acid damage, AC 18, 17 hp)
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 (+12) | 16 (+3) | 25 (+7) | 3 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 8 (-1) |
CMB +30 (+34 Grapple)
CMD 43
Feats: Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Critical (bite), Iron Will, Swim-by Attack, Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills: Perception +17, Swim +20
Languages:
Special Qualities: Amphibious
Special Abilities
NONEEcology
Environment: Any, River StyxOrganization: solitary
Treasure: incidental
This fiendish monster is likely to be encountered when adventurers are crossing or journeying near the River Styx as it winds through the underworld. Swimming lazily through the mind-poisoning waters of the river, the Stygian turtle-shark spends much of its time hunting other natives of the river, though the occasional adventurer who happens to fall into the river or wander too close to its shore makes just as tasty a meal.
Charon, charonadaemons, and various demon lords often employ these monsters as guards. A Stygian turtle-shark normally begins combat using its Power Attack feat. If it grabs an opponent in its mouth it is just as likely to swallow it as it is to dive as deep in the water as it can in an effort to drown its prey.
Copyright Notice Author Erica Balsley.
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