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=Ghaele=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=Medium |type=Outsider |subtypes=Chaotic, Extraplanar, Good
|hd=10d8+20  |hp=65 
|init=+5
|speed=50 ft. (10 squares), fly 150 ft. (perfect)
|ac=25 (+1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +14 natural) |touch=11  |flat=24,or 

14 (+1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +3 deflection), touch 14, [[SRD:Flat-Footed|flat-footed]] 13
|bab=+10 |grapple=+17
|at=''+4 [[SRD:Holy|holy]] [[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]]'' +21 melee (2d6+14/19–20) or light ray +11 ranged touch (2d12)
|full_at=''+4 [[SRD:Holy|holy]] [[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]]'' +21/+16 melee (2d6+14/19–20) or 2 light rays +11 ranged touch (2d12)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-like abilities]], [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]], [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]]
|sq=[[SRD:Alternate Form|Alternate form]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 10/evil and [[SRD:Cold Iron|cold iron]], [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., immunity to electricity and petrification, [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]], protective aura, resistance to cold 10 and fire 10 [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] 28, [[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]
|fort=+9 |ref=+8 |will=+10
|str=25|dex=12|con=15|int=16|wis=17 |cha=16
|skills=[[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +15, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +5, [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] +14, [[SRD:Handle Animal Skill|Handle Animal]] +16, [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +14, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (any two) +16, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +16, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +14, [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]] +16, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +16, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +16, [[SRD:Use Rope Skill|Use Rope]] +1 (+3 with [[SRD:Binding|binding]]s)
|feats=[[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]], [[SRD:Improved Disarm|Improved Disarm]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Trip|Improved Trip]]
|env=A [[SRD:Chaotic Good|chaotic good]]-aligned plane
|org=Solitary, pair, or squad (3–5)
|cr=13
|treas=No coins; double goods; standard items
|align=Always [[SRD:Chaotic Good|chaotic good]]
|adv=11–15 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Medium); 16–30 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Large)
|la=—
}}
A ghaele can take the form of an [[SRD:Incorporeal|incorporeal]] globe of eldritch colors, 5 feet in diameter. A ghaele is about 6 feet tall and weighs about 170 pounds.

Ghaeles speak [[SRD:Celestial|Celestial]], Infernal, and Draconic, but can communicate with almost any creature, thanks to their ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]'' ability.

===Combat===
Ghaeles who enter combat prefer direct confrontation and damaging attacks to more subtle or insidious methods. They usually fight in their [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form, wielding incande[[SRD:Scent|scent]] ''+4 [[SRD:Holy|holy]] [[SRD:Greatsword|greatsword]].'' If a ghaele desires mobility, it assumes its globe form and blasts the enemy with light rays.

A ghaele’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], as well as any weapons it wields, are treated as chaotic-aligned and good-aligned for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Aid|aid]] [[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17), ''[[SRD:Color Spray|color spray]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 14), ''[[SRD:Comprehend Languages|comprehend languages]], [[SRD:Continual Flame|continual flame]], [[SRD:Cure Light Wounds|cure light wounds]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 14), ''[[SRD:Dancing Lights|dancing lights]], [[SRD:Detect Evil|detect evil]], [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15), ''[[SRD:Disguise Self|disguise self]], [[SRD:Dispel Magic|dispel magic]], [[SRD:Hold Monster|hold monster]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 18), ''[[SRD:Greater Invisibility|greater invisibility]]'' (self only), ''[[SRD:Major Image|major image]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:See Invisibility|see invisibility]], [[SRD:Greater Teleport|greater teleport]]'' (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day—''[[SRD:Chain Lightning|chain lightning]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19), ''[[SRD:Prismatic Spray|prismatic spray]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 20), ''[[SRD:Wall of Force|wall of force]].'' [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 12th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]]:''' Ghaeles in [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form can cast divine [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] as 14th-level [[SRD:Cleric|clerics]]. A ghaele has access to two of the following domains: Air, [[SRD:Animal Type|Animal]], Chaos, Good, or [[SRD:Plant Type|Plant]] (plus any others from its deity). The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]-based.

''Typical [[SRD:Cleric|Cleric]] [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]] Prepared'' (6/7/7/6/5/4/4/3; save [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]): 0—''[[SRD:Cure Minor Wounds|cure minor wounds]], [[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]], [[SRD:Guidance|guidance]], [[SRD:Light|light]], [[SRD:Resistance|resistance]], [[SRD:Virtue|virtue]];'' 1st—''[[SRD:Bless|bless]], [[SRD:Calm Animals|calm animals]]*, [[SRD:Command|command]], [[SRD:Divine Favor|divine favor]], [[SRD:Obscuring Mist|obscuring mist]], [[SRD:Sanctuary|sanctuary]], [[SRD:Shield of Faith|shield of faith]];'' 2nd—''[[SRD:Aid|aid]] [[SRD:Align Weapon|align weapon]], [[SRD:Bear's Endurance|bear ’s endurance]], [[SRD:Hold Animal|hold animal]]*, [[SRD:Lesser Restoration|lesser restoration]], [[SRD:Remove Paralysis|remove paralysis]], [[SRD:Zone of Truth|zone of truth]];'' 3rd—''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]], [[SRD:Gaseous Form (Spell)|gaseous form]]*, [[SRD:Prayer|prayer]], [[SRD:Remove Curse|remove curse]], [[SRD:Searing Light|searing light]], [[SRD:Water Breathing|water breathing]];'' 4th—''[[SRD:Death Ward|death ward]], [[SRD:Dismissal|dismissal]], [[SRD:Divine Power|divine power]], [[SRD:Restoration|restoration]], [[SRD:Summon Nature's Ally IV|summon nature’s ally IV]] ([[SRD:Animal Type|animal]])*;'' 5th—''[[SRD:Control Winds|control winds]]*, [[SRD:Flame Strike|flame strike]], [[SRD:Raise Dead|raise dead]], [[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]];'' 6th—''[[SRD:Banishment|banishment]], [[SRD:Blade Barrier|blade barrier]], [[SRD:Chain Lightning|chain lightning]]*, [[SRD:Heal|heal]];'' 7th—''[[SRD:Animal Shapes|animal shapes]]*, [[SRD:Holy Word|holy word]], [[SRD:Summon Monster VII|summon monster vii]].''

*Domain spell. Domains: [[SRD:Air Domain|Air]] and [[SRD:Animal Domain|Animal]].

'''[[SRD:Gaze|Gaze]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' In [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form—slay evil creatures of 5 or less [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], range 60 feet, [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 18 negates. Even if the save succeeds, the creature is affected as though by a ''[[SRD:Fear|fear]]'' spell for 2d10 rounds. Nonevil creatures, and evil creatures with more than 5 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 18 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]] or suffer the ''[[SRD:Fear|fear]]'' effect. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Light Ray ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A ghaele in globe form can project light rays with a range of 300 feet. This attack overcomes [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] of any type.

'''[[SRD:Alternate Form|Alternate Form]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A ghaele can shift between its [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] and globe forms as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. In [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form, it cannot fly or use its light rays, but it can use its [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] attack and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]], make physical attacks, and cast [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]]. In globe form, it can fly, use its light rays, and use [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]], but it cannot cast [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] or use its [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] attack. The globe form is [[SRD:Incorporeal|incorporeal]], and the ghaele has no [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] score while in that form.

A ghaele remains in one form until it chooses to assume a new one. A change in form cannot be dispelled, nor does the ghaele revert to any particular form when killed. A ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'' spell or ability, however, reveals both forms simultaneously.

'''Protective Aura ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures, this ability provides a +4 deflection bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]] and a +4 resistance bonus on [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]] to anyone within 20 feet of the ghaele. Otherwise, it functions as a ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Evil|magic circle against evil]]'' effect and a ''[[SRD:Lesser Globe of Invulnerability|lesser globe of invulnerability]],'' both with a radius of 20 feet ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] equals ghaele’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]). (The defensive benefits from the circle are not included in a ghaele’s statistics block.)

'''Tongues ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Ghaeles can speak with any creature that has a [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|language]], as though using a ''[[SRD:Tongues|tongues]]'' spell ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 14th). This ability is always active.


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Alignment	Always chaotic good +
Challenge Rating	13 +
Environment	A chaotic good-aligned plane +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Chaotic +, Extraplanar + and Good +
Title	Ghaele +
Type	Outsider +