Necrophidius
A necrophidius is a magical construct formed from a constrictor snake skeleton and fanged humanoid skull. They are animated by esoteric and expensive rituals to serve as stealthy guards and assassins, and are sometimes formed from the remains of a target's loved ones to drive home its horrific intent.1
Appearance
Necrophidiuses are typically 10 feet long and weigh 200 pounds.1
Abilities
The bite of a necrophidius is paralytic, and its swaying movements can entrance its witnesses. They can be commanded by their creator but are otherwise mindless.1
Creation
In addition to the skull and snake skeleton, a necrophidius also requires an experienced spellcaster, a sculptor or healer, and 4,250 gold pieces worth of material, including 1,000 gp worth of obscure oils and powders.1
On Golarion
Necrophidiuses guard several crypts, tombs, and other dangerous structures, including the Emerald Spire,2 the midnight mirror,3 and the Godsmouth Ossuary.4
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 . “Monsters A to Z” in Bestiary 2, 196. Paizo Inc., 2010
- ↑ . The Emerald Spire Superdungeon, 73. Paizo Inc., 2014
- ↑ . The Midnight Mirror, 19–20. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ . The Godsmouth Heresy, 20–21. Paizo Inc., 2010