Laogzed, Demon God of the Troglodytes

Gargantuan Outsider (Chaotic, Evil)

Hit Dice:                     20d8+180 (270 hp)

Initiative:                    -2 (Dex)

Speed:                         30 ft., swim 30 ft.

Armor Class:              26 (-4 size, -2 Dex, +22 natural)

Attacks:                       Bite +27 melee, 2 claws +22 melee

            Grapple:          +43 (or +23 when attacking normally)

Damage:                      Bite 2d8+11/19-20, 2 claws 2d4+5 plus 1d6 acid

Face/Reach:                 30 ft. by 30 ft./20 ft.

Special Attacks:          Rend 4d4+16, acidic skin, improved grab, rage, stench,

                                       swallow whole

Special Qualities:       Scent, DR 15/+3, SR 25, resistances

Saves:                           Fort +21, Ref +10, Will +11

Abilities:                      Str 33, Dex 6, Con 28, Int 6, Wis 8, Cha 20

Skills:                           Climb +21, Intimidate +25, Jump +21, Listen +19,

                                       Search +18, Spot +19

Feats:                            Blind-Fight, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Bull Rush,

                                       Improved Critical (bite), Power Attack

Challenge Rating:      15

Combat

Laogzed is bestial in his approach to combat, forgoing any semblance of strategy in favor of pure destructive fury.

           Acidic Skin (Ex): Laogzed’s hide oozes acid at all times. Anyone struck by one of his claws, or who strikes him barehanded, suffers 1d6 points of acid damage. Weapons that strike him take 1d6 damage (reduced by hardness).

            Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, Laogzed must hit a Large or smaller opponent with its bite attack. If it gets a hold, it may attempt to swallow the foe on its next turn.

            Swallow Whole (Ex): Laogzed can try to swallow a grabbed opponent of Large or smaller size by making a successful grapple check. Once inside, the opponent takes 2d4+5 points of crushing damage plus 2d6 points of acid damage per round from Laogzed’s digestive juices. A swallowed creature can climb back into Laogzed’s mouth with a successful grapple check, or it can cut its way out by dealing 40 points of damage to Laogzed’s digestive tract (AC 18). Laogzed’s gullet can hold two Large, four Medium-size, eight Small, or sixteen Tiny or smaller creatures.

            Rage (Ex): If reduced below 100 hp, Laogzed enters a rage equivalent to that of a barbarian (+4 Str, +4 Con, +2 Will saves, -2 AC). This lasts for ten minutes, after which Laogzed is fatigued (-2 Str and Dex, can’t run or charge) for one hour.

            Stench (Ex): Laogzed exudes a nauseating stench equivalent to that of a troglodyte. All non-troglodytes within 30 feet of Laogzed must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 29) or suffer 1d6 points of Strength damage. This damage lasts for 10 rounds after the creature leaves the area of stench.

            Resistances (Ex): Laogzed has acid and fire resistance 20, and cold and electricity resistance 10.

            Dying Curse (Ex): The creature who strikes the killing blow against Laogzed is damned with a dying curse: he suffers a permanent -4 penalty to Wisdom and Charisma and loses all ability to cast spells, use spell-like or supernatural abilities, or even activate spell trigger or spell completion magic items. The curse can be removed by a miracle or wish spell, or by making a sacrifice of innocent victims to Laogzed (requires a successful DC 30 sacrifice check).