Before claiming the swamps near the Keep of the Mages as their territory, varags were initially no different than common trolls. But centuries ago, the heavy use of magic in this region corrupted and twisted them into the dreadful Varag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Varag is brutal and aggressive, finding great pleasure in killing. Unlike the common troll, varags don\u2019t need to eat as often, yet they will still kill just as often, just for the sport of it. Taller and leaner than their cousins, varags can grow to 17 feet and a weight of 900 lbs. Patches of their skin often peel away from their bodies as the corrosive magic that has warped them continues to eat away at their flesh, but their regeneration power keeps them alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When traveling through territory claimed by a varag, a keen eye might detect patches of death and decay abound. Oddly circular spots of withered plants, black soil, or pools of darkened water filled with dead fish usually indicate that a varag’s defiling presence is nearby. By the time a traveler realizes this, however, it is usually too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014<\/em>Shon Averett, Endamas Zoology<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIZ Note<\/strong> Raking Grip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A varag’s claws are made for seizing prey and dragging it into its powerful grasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a varag successfully hits the same target with both Claw attacks during its turn, it may immediately attempt to Grapple the target as a Free Action. The varag and target make an opposed Heroic Action. If the varag wins, the target is grappled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the beginning of each subsequent turn in which the varag still has the creature grappled, it may rake its claws through its victim as a Standard Action. The target suffers 2d6+dm damage without requiring an attack roll. The victim may attempt an opposed Heroic Action during its turn to break free normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regeneration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A varag’s flesh repairs itself with horrifying speed. At the beginning of each of its turns, it regains 5 HP. Damage caused by acid or fire cannot be regenerated. A varag reduced to 0 HP is incapacitated but is not necessarily dead. If its regeneration remains active, it continues healing and may eventually recover. A helpless varag can be killed normally with acid or fire. Varags can slowly regrow lost portions of their bodies and can reattach severed limbs if the severed part is held against the wound. Detached flesh that is not reattached eventually withers and dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravaging Regeneration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When threatened, a varag can draw additional vitality from the living world around it. As a Move Action, the varag begins Ravaging. While Ravaging, its Regeneration increases from 5 to 10 HP per round. The effect extends 10\u2019 around the varag. Vegetation within the area blackens and dies, insects and other tiny creatures perish, and the ground becomes visibly barren. Once the immediate plant and animal life has been consumed, the ravaging energy begins feeding upon larger living creatures within the area. At the beginning of each of the varag’s turns, creatures other than the varag within 10\u2019 collectively suffer 5 damage, divided as evenly as possible among them. Ravaging continues without requiring further actions as long as there is living energy available for the varag to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hold Breath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Varags frequently hide beneath the surface of marshes, lakes, and slow-moving rivers while waiting for prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A varag can hold its breath for half an hour before it begins to risk suffocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dark Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Varags can see using only the faintest light source, extending their vision to three times the distance of the light source, up to 60\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Varag Regenerative Tissue (Reagent)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pale strands of fibrous tissue harvested from deep beneath a varag’s hide continue twitching and attempting to knit themselves together long after being removed. Alchemists prize the tissue for healing and regenerative mixtures. Defiled Heart (Reagent)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The oversized heart of a varag is streaked with dark channels through which stolen life energy flows. Even after death, nearby leaves wilt when placed against the organ. Varag Claw (Remnant)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A varag’s heavy hooked claws are remarkably durable and are sometimes fashioned into brutal weapons or used in magical items associated with strength and destruction.Varag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Characteristics<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> CV<\/strong><\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr> Stat<\/strong><\/td> Score<\/strong><\/td> %<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> Speed<\/strong><\/td> 30\u2019<\/td><\/tr> STR<\/strong><\/td> 22<\/td> 110<\/td> <\/td> HP<\/strong><\/td> 63<\/td><\/tr> CON<\/strong><\/td> 22<\/td> 110<\/td> <\/td> Dmg Mod<\/strong><\/td> +2d6<\/td><\/tr> SIZ<\/strong><\/td> 22<\/td> 110<\/td> <\/td> AV<\/strong><\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr> INT<\/strong><\/td> 6<\/td> 30<\/td> <\/td> Class<\/strong><\/td> Monster<\/td><\/tr> ACU<\/strong><\/td> 9<\/td> 45<\/td> <\/td> Type<\/strong><\/td> Giant<\/td><\/tr> DEX<\/strong><\/td> 11<\/td> 55<\/td> <\/td> Horror<\/strong><\/td> 2\/2d6+1<\/td><\/tr> SOC<\/strong><\/td> 6<\/td> 30<\/td> <\/td> Treasure<\/strong><\/td> Average<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
Large (SIZ 22) = -10% to Hide, Stealth, and Dodge (already applied).<\/p>\n\n\n\nReagents & Remnants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Value:<\/strong> 150 gp
Harvesting Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Value:<\/strong> 250 gp
Harvesting Difficulty:<\/strong> Very Difficult<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Value:<\/strong> 50 gp each
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