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Girtabliu Sentry
Sentries patrol the outskirts of girtablilu communities, watching for external threats like desert drakes, stormcrown dragons, or adventuring parties set on recklessly exploring the girtablilus' sacred sites.Recall Knowledge - Beast (Arcana, Nature): DC 24
Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 24
Unspecific Lore: DC 22
Specific Lore: DC 19
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Girtabliu SentryCreature 8
Large Beast Girtablilu Humanoid Source Monster Core 2 pg. 166
Perception +10; darkvision, tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common, Girtablilu
Skills Athletics +10, Intimidation +9, Religion +8, Survival +9
Str +6, Dex +4, Con +6, Int +3, Wis +4, Cha +3
Items +1 striking longspear, hide armor
AC 19; Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +4
HP 160
Speed 40 feet
Melee [one-action] longspear +13 [+8/+3] (magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 2d8+9 piercingMelee [one-action] pincer +12 [+8/+4] (agile, unarmed), Damage 2d8+9 bludgeoning plus GrabMelee [one-action] stinger +12 [+7/+2] (reach 10 feet, unarmed), Damage 2d6+9 piercing plus girtablilu venomConstrict [one-action] 2d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 16Desert Passage A girtablilu ignores natural difficult terrain in the desert.Girtablilu Venom (poison) Saving Throw DC 16 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 6 rounds; Stage 1 2d6 poison damage and enfeebled 1 (1 round); Stage 2 3d6 poison damage and enfeebled 1 (1 round); Stage 3 3d6 poison damage and enfeebled 2 (1 round)
All Monsters in "Girtablilu"
| Name | Level |
| Girtablilu Seer | 12 |
| Girtabliu Sentry | 8 |
Girtablilu
Source Monster Core 2 pg. 166Girtablilus are desert-dwelling guardians with the upper bodies of muscular humanoids and the lower bodies of massive scorpions. They are most often found defending ancient temples and religious artifacts with zealous fervor. Some believe they were created by a long-dead god millennia ago to act as guardians, but girtablilus consider the subject of their origin taboo and refuse to address the theory.
Because girtablilus accept a wide range of religions and belief systems, some outsiders believe they also worship their own ancient pantheon. In truth, girtablilus exclusively revere and protect sites dedicated to deities considered lost to civilization. In this way, they act as preservers of holy practices that have otherwise been forgotten beneath the desert's shifting sands.
Though girtablilus are used to explorers seeking entrance to the sites they defend, they might welcome those who earnestly wish to learn or offer reverence. Some even proudly share their beliefs with others, eager for the opportunity to preach to someone new. They show no mercy, however, to those who attempt to desecrate the sites and objects of their worship, or to those who would violate the tenets of their faith.
Girtablilus are skilled fighters who keep trained giant scorpions as pets, and they remain unmatched when it comes to fighting in the desert. They require relatively little food or water, and they rely on their stamina to outlast their enemies. When necessary, they can stalk their quarry for days or even weeks, coordinating with their pets to drive their prey in circles. Once exhausted, few foes can stand up to a girtablilu's physical prowess—or to their deadly venom.
Bonds of Faith
Girtablilu communities usually form around common beliefs rather than familial bonds and place greater importance on chosen family than they do blood relations. While rare, there have been cases of members of other ancestries living among girtablilu communities. When outsiders appeal to study the girtablilu’s protected sites or to join one of their communities, the divine leader has the final say on who is or isn’t welcome.
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