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=GIBBERING ORB=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|style=
|size=Huge
|type=Aberration
|hd=27d8+216  |hp=337  
|init=+20 (+12 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +8 [[SRD:Superior Initiative|Superior Initiative]])  
|speed=5 ft., fly 20 ft. (good)  
|ac=48 (+12 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], –2 size, +16 [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]], +12 insight)   |touch=|flat=
|bab=+20 |grapple=+39
|at=24 eye rays +31 ranged touch, 12 bites +28 (2d8+5/19–20) melee
|full_at=24 eye rays +31 ranged touch, 12 bites +28 (2d8+5/19–20) melee
|space=15 ft. |reach=10 ft.  
|sa=Gibbering, [[SRD:Improved Grab|improved grab]], [[SRD:Swallow Whole|swallow whole]], eye rays, [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]]  
|sq=All-around vision, [[SRD:Flight|flight]], amorphous, SR 37, DR 10/epic  
|fort=+21|ref=+21|will=+24  
|str=32|dex=35|con=27 |int=40|wis=24|cha=22  
|skills=[[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +38, [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] +42, [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] -4, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (arcana) +37, [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +34, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +37, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +34, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +37, [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Speak Language]] (any five), [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +37
|feats=[[SRD:Flyby Attack|Flyby Attack]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Critical|Improved Critical]] (bite), [[SRD:Iron Will|Iron Will]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (eye ray), [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (bite)  
|Epic feats=Epic fortitude, Polyglot, [[SRD:Superior Initiative|Superior Initiative]]  
|env=Any land and underground
|org=Solitary  
|cr=27  
|treas=Standard  
|align=Usually [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|chaotic evil]]  
|adv=27–54 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge); 55–108 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)  
}}
A gibbering orb can speak all [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|languages]].

A gibbering orb’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as epic for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

===Combat===

The gibbering orb has the ability to bite its foes by extending a pseudopod with one of its mouths protruding from the end. The orb can extend four of these at any one foe, or a total of twelve in any given [[SRD:Round|round]]. At the same time, the legions of eyes have the ability to cast a host of [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] at a rapid rate.  

'''Gibbering ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' The cacophony of speech emanating from the scores of mouths that make up the orb forces all within 60 feet of the creature to succeed at a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]] each [[SRD:Round|round]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 40) or suffer the effects of an ''[[SRD:Insanity|insanity]]'' spell.  

'''[[SRD:Improved Grab|Improved Grab]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' To use this ability, the gibbering orb must hit with a bite attack. If it gets a hold, the orb automatically deals bite Damage and can attempt to [[SRD:Swallow Whole|swallow whole]].  

'''[[SRD:Swallow Whole|Swallow Whole]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A gibbering orb can attempt to swallow a Large or smaller opponent by making a successful [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]]. Once inside, the opponent takes 4d8 points of [[SRD:Constrict|constrict]]ion Damage plus 3d10 points of acid Damage per [[SRD:Round|round]]. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using claws or a light slashing weapon to deal 20 points of Damage in a single blow ([[SRD:AC|AC]] 16, DR 10/epic still applies). Once the creature exits, the fluidlike body structure of the orb closes the wound; other swallowed opponents must cut their own way out. When a creature dies by being swallowed whole (or when a creature killed by the gibbering orb in some other fashion is eaten by it), the gibbering orb absorbs the creature’s known [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]], prepared [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]], and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]]. The orb can use any two of those abilities per [[SRD:Round|round]] as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]]. Each originates from an eye that is not producing an eye ray (see below) that [[SRD:Round|round]]. Stolen [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] are lost after 24 hours.  

'''Eye Rays ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Two dozen of the eyes can each produce a magical ray each [[SRD:Round|round]], with each eye emulating a spell from among the list of [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] below as if cast by a 27th-level caster. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]], where applicable, are 16 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]. A gibbering orb has no directional limitations on where it can point its eye rays, because the eyes orbiting around its body drift and float wherever needed. However, a gibbering orb can never aim more than five rays at any single target, due to limitations of aiming. All rays have a range of 150 feet. Each of these effects functions as a ray, regardless of the normal parameters of the spell it resembles. That is, each is usable against a single target and requires a ranged [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]]. The eye rays are: ''[[SRD:Cone of Cold|cone of cold]], [[SRD:Disintegrate|disintegrate]], [[SRD:Dominate Monster|dominate monster]], [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss#Energy Drain (Su)|Energy Drain]], [[SRD:Feeblemind|feeblemind]], [[SRD:Finger of Death|finger of death]], [[SRD:Flesh to Stone|flesh to stone]], [[SRD:Greater Dispel Magic|greater dispel magic]], [[SRD:Harm|harm]], [[SRD:Hold Monster|hold monster]], [[SRD:Horrid Wilting|horrid wilting]], [[SRD:Implosion|implosion]], [[SRD:Inflict Critical Wounds|inflict critical wounds]], [[SRD:Lightning Bolt|lightning bolt]], [[SRD:Magic Missile|magic missile]], [[SRD:Mage's Disjunction|mage’s disjunction]], [[SRD:Irresistible Dance|irresistible dance]], [[SRD:Polymorph Any Object|polymorph any object]], [[SRD:Power Word Blind|power word blind]], [[SRD:Power Word Kill|power word kill]], [[SRD:Power Word Stun|power word stun]], [[SRD:Prismatic Spray|prismatic spray]], [[SRD:Slay Living|slay living]],'' and ''[[SRD:Temporal Stasis|temporal stasis]].''  

'''Spell-Like ''' At will—Two stolen [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] or [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] per [[SRD:Round|round]]. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 27th, save [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]].  

'''All-Around Vision ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' The gibbering orb’s many eyes give it a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] and [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] checks.  

'''[[SRD:Flight|Flight]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' The gibbering orb’s body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly as the spell, as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]], at a speed of 20 feet. This buoyancy also grants it a permanent ''[[SRD:Feather Fall|feather fall]]'' effect with personal range.  

'''Amorphous ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A gibbering orb is not subject to [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]]. It has no clear front or back, so it cannot be flanked.  


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[[Category:Epic Monster|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Alignment	Usually chaotic evil +
Challenge Rating	27 +
Environment	Any land and underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Huge +
Title	Gibbering Orb +
Type	Aberration +