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=Psionic Aboleth=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|size=Huge 
|type=Aberration |subtypes=Aquatic, Psionic
|hd=8d8+40  |hp=76 
|init=+1
|speed=10 ft. (2 squares), swim 60 ft.
|ac=16 (–2 size, +1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +7 natural) |touch=9 |flat=15
|bab=+6 |grapple=+22
|at=Tentacle +12 melee (1d6+8 plus slime)
|full_at=4 tentacles +12 melee (1d6+8 plus slime)
|space=15 ft. |reach=10 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Psionic Subtype|Psi-like abilities]], slime
|sq=Aquatic subtype, [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., mucus cloud
|fort=+7 |ref=+3 |will=+11
|str=26|dex=12|con=20|int=15|wis=17 |cha=17
|skills=[[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +16, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (any one) +13, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +16, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +16, [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] +8
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Combat Manifestation|Combat Manifestation]], [[SRD:Iron Will|Iron Will]]
|env=Underground
|org=Solitary, brood (2–4),or slaver brood (1d3+1 plus 7–12 skum)
|cr=7
|treas=Double standard
|align=Usually [[SRD:Lawful Evil|lawful evil]]
|adv=9–16 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge); 17–24 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)
}}
The aboleth is a revolting fishlike amphibian found primarily in subterranean lakes and rivers. An aboleth has a pink belly. Four pulsating blueblack orifices line the bottom of its body and secrete gray slime that smells like rancid grease. It uses its tail for propulsion in the water and drags itself along with its tentacles on land. An aboleth weighs about 6,500 pounds.

Aboleths speak their own [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|language]], as well as Undercommon and Aquan.

===Combat===

An aboleth attacks by flailing with its long, slimy tentacles, though it prefers to fight from a distance using its illusion [[SRD:Powers|powers]].

A psionic aboleth does not possess [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] or the enslave ability of the standard [[SRD:Aboleth|aboleth]]. Instead, it has [[SRD:Psionic Subtype|psi-like abilities]], including ''[[SRD:Psionic Dominate|psionic dominate]].''

'''[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Disable|disable]]'' (30-ft. cone, 12 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], [[SRD:DC|DC]] 20*), ''[[SRD:False Sensory Input|false sensory input]]'' (five targets, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16*), ''[[SRD:Mental Disruption|mental disruption]]'' (20-ft. radius'','' [[SRD:DC|DC]] 18*), ''[[SRD:Mindlink|mindlink]]'' (unwilling, nine targets, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 14*); 3/day—''[[SRD:Ego Whip|ego whip]]'' (ML 7th, 2d4, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17*)'', [[SRD:Id Insinuation|id insinuation]]'' (ML 7th, three targets, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17*)'', [[SRD:Psionic Dominate|psionic dominate]]'' (any target, 24 hours, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 20*), ''[[SRD:Thought Shield|thought shield]]'' (power resistance 21, 3 rounds*); 1/day—''[[SRD:Psionic Modify Memory|psionic modify memory]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17)'', [[SRD:Remote Viewing|remote viewing]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17)'', [[SRD:Wall of Ectoplasm|wall of ectoplasm]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17)''.''  

[[SRD:Manifester Level|Manifester level]] 13th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Includes augmentation for the aboleth’s [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]].

'''Slime {{Ex}}:''' A blow from an aboleth’s tentacle can cause a terrible affliction. A creature hit by a tentacle must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]] or begin to transform over the next 1d4+1 minutes, the skin gradually becoming a clear, slimy membrane. An afflicted creature must remain moistened with cool, fresh water or take 1d12 points of damage every 10 minutes. The slime reduces the creature’s [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] bonus by 1 (but never to less than 0). The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

A ''[[SRD:Remove Disease|remove disease]]'' spell cast before the transformation is complete will restore an afflicted creature to normal. Afterward, however, only a ''[[SRD:Heal|heal]]'' or ''mass [[SRD:Heal|heal]]'' spell can reverse the affliction.

'''Mucus Cloud {{Ex}}:''' An aboleth underwater surrounds itself with a viscous cloud of mucus roughly 1 foot thick. Any creature coming into contact with and inhaling this substance must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]] or lose the ability to breathe air for the next 3 hours. An affected creature suffocates in 2d6 minutes if removed from the water. Renewed contact with the mucus cloud and failing another [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]] continues the effect for another 3 hours. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' An aboleth has a +8 racial bonus on any [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.


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[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually lawful evil +
Challenge Rating	7 +
Environment	Underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Huge +
Subtype	Aquatic + and Psionic +
Title	Psionic Aboleth +
Type	Aberration +