Raja-krodha

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Raja-krodha Raja rakshasa Rakshasa1E
(Creature)
Common Medium Rakshasa Spirit Unholy Level 10 Alignment LG NG CG LN N CN LE NE CE Adjective Raja-krodha Images of raja-krodhas Source: Bestiary, pg(s). 275 Type Outsider (native, rakshasa, shapechanger) CR 10 Environment Any land Alignment LG NG CG LN N CN LE NE CE Adjective Rakshasa Images of raja-krodhas Source: Bestiary, pg(s). 231

Raja-krodhas are the most widespread and commonly encountered species of rakshasa. Also simply known as rakshasas, they are more powerful than some members of their kind and less powerful than others, and represent the ideal midpoint between servitor and master.

Appearance

In their natural form, raja-krodhas can be recognized by their animal heads (those of great cats, snakes, crocodiles, apes, and birds of prey being the most common) and backward-facing hands. In most cases, a raja's head is indicative of its personality. A raja is six feet tall and weighs 180 pounds.

Society

In order to bring down or secretly take over whole cities, raja-krodhas gather in close-knit families that often incorporate others of their kind, like dandasukas, who serve as servants or spies. The rajas constantly scheme and bicker among each other, even as they work together toward their shared goal.

Religion

Raja-krodhas are disdainful of religion, even by rakshasa standards. They recognise the power of deities, but view themselves as the only things that deserve worship.

References

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