Editing SRD:Barghest

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=BARGHEST=

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|creature=Barghest
|size=Medium |type=[[SRD:Outsider Type|Outsider]] |subtypes=[[SRD:Evil Subtype|Evil]], [[SRD:Extraplanar Subtype|Extraplanar]], [[SRD:Lawful Subtype|Lawful]], [[SRD:Shapechanger Subtype|Shapechanger]]
|hd=6d8+6 |hp=33 
|init=+6
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares)
|ac=18 (+2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +6 natural) |touch=12 |flat=16
|bab=+6 |grapple=+9  
|at=Bite +9 melee (1d6+3))
|full_at=Bite +9 melee (1d6+3) and 2 claws +4 melee (1d4+1)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=Spell-like abilities, feed
|sq=[[SRD:Change Shape|Change shape]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 5/magic, [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Scent|scent]]
|fort=+6|ref=+7|will=+7
|str=17 |dex=15 |con=13 |int=14 |wis=14 |cha=14
|skills=[[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +11, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +6, [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] +2 (+4 acting), [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +11*, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +13, [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +12, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +11, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +10, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +11, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +11, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +11, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +11 (+13 following tracks)
|feats=[[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Track|Track]]
|env=An evil-aligned plane
|org=Solitary or pack (3–6)
|cr=4
|treas=Double standard
|align=Always [[SRD:Lawful Evil|lawful evil]]
|adv=Special (see below)
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A barghest is a lupine [[SRD:Fiend|fiend]] that can take the shape of a wolf or a goblin. In its natural form, it resembles a goblin–wolf hybrid with terrible jaws and sharp claws. As whelps, barghests are nearly indistinguishable from wolves, except for their size and claws. As they grow larger and stronger, their skin darkens to bluishred and eventually becomes blue altogether.

A full-grown barghest is about 6 feet long and weighs 180 pounds. A barghest’s eyes glow orange when the creature becomes excited.

Barghests speak Goblin, Worg, and Infernal.

===COMBAT===

Barghests can claw and bite, no matter what their form, and usually disdain weapons. Though they love killing, they have little stomach for direct combat and attack from ambush whenever possible. Barghests start a combat by using ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'' and ''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]]'' to keep opponents off balance. They try to stay away from the enemy’s main strength.

A barghest’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], as well as any weapons it wields, are treated as evil-aligned and lawful-aligned for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. Its [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magic weapon]]s for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Blink|blink]], [[SRD:Levitate|levitate]], [[SRD:Misdirection|misdirection]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 14), ''[[SRD:Rage|rage]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15); 1/day—''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:Dimension Door|dimension door]].'' [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] equals the barghest’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]].

The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Feed ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' When a barghest slays a [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] opponent, it can feed on the corpse, devouring both flesh and life force, as a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]]. Feeding destroys the victim’s body and prevents any form of raising or [[SRD:Resurrection|resurrection]] that requires part of the corpse. There is a 50% chance that a ''[[SRD:Wish|wish]], [[SRD:Miracle|miracle]],'' or ''[[SRD:True Resurrection|true resurrection]]'' spell can restore a devoured victim to life. Check once for each destroyed creature. If the check fails, the creature cannot be brought back to life by mortal magic.

A barghest advances in [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] by consuming corpses in this fashion. For every three suitable corpses a barghest devours, it gains 1 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Die]], and its [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], and [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] increase by +1. Its attack bonus and saves improve as normal for an [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] of its [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], and it gains [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]], [[SRD:Feats|feats]], and [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] improvements normally.

The barghest only advances by consuming the corpses of creatures whose [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] or levels are equal to or greater than its own current total. A barghest that reaches 9 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] through feeding immediately becomes a greater barghest upon completion of the act.

'''[[SRD:Change Shape|Change Shape]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A barghest can assume the shape of a [[SRD:Goblin|goblin]] or a [[SRD:Wolf|wolf]] as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. In [[SRD:Goblin|goblin]] form, a barghest cannot use its [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] but can wield weapons and wear armor. In [[SRD:Wolf|wolf]] form, a barghest loses its claw attacks but retains its bite attack.

'''Pass Without Trace ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A barghest in [[SRD:Wolf|wolf]] form can use [[SRD:Pass without Trace|pass without trace]] (as the spell) as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]].

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' *A barghest in wolf form gains a +4 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks.

'''SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barghest Barghest]

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