Pipi Kohuatia

Faerie Lore

Pipi Kohuatia CR 4

XP 600
N Large Fey (aquatic)
Init 0; Senses blindsight 30 ft.; Perception +0

DEFENSE

AC 19, touch 9, flat-footed 19 (+10 natural, –1 size)
hp 26 (4d6+12)
Fort +5; Ref +4; Will +4
Defensive Abilities camouflage
DR 5/adamantine; Resistance cold 10 Immune fire, mind-affecting effects

OFFENSE

Speed 25 ft., Climb 25 ft.
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Melee 2 claws +7 (1d10+5)
Special Attacks boil, engulf

TACTICS

Pipi Kohuatia simply wait until an unsuspecting opponent swims too close to its current position. When a creature at least one size smaller than the steam-clam swims within reach, it sucks the prey into its interior and clamps shut. It slowly digests its meal and expels any indigestible material (such as metal and stone) into the surrounding water. Air-breathers trapped by a Pipi Kohuatia face the danger of drowning as well.

STATISTICS

Str 20, Dex 10, Con 15, Int 3, Wis 10, Cha 9
Base Atk +2; CMB +7; CMD 17
Feats Toughness, Great Fortitude
Skills Climb +13, Stealth +3, Swim +12
Languages Sylvan

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Boil (Ex)

A Pipi Kohuatia's shell is filled with super-heated water that it uses to break down organic matter trapped in its interior. An engulfed creature takes 2d10 points of fire damage each round.

Engulf (Ex)

As a standard action, a Pipi Kohuatiaattempt to pull a creature up to one size smaller than itself that is within reach into its interior. An opponent can make an attack of opportunity against the clam, but if it does so it is not entitled to a saving throw. An opponent that does not attempt an attack of opportunity must succeed on a DC 17 Reflex save or be pulled into the clam’s interior. An engulfed creature is subject to the Pipi Kohuatia’s boil, and is considered to be grappled and trapped within its body. The save DC is Strength-based. A Pipi Kohuatia's shell can be forced open by making an opposed Strength check against the clam’s Strength check. Otherwise, it opens on its own in 1d4 hours.

Camouflage (Ex)

The rough shell of a Pipi Kohuatia is usually draped with barnacles, anemones, and bits of coral, which help it to blend in with its environment. Creatures must succeed on a DC 20 Perception check to notice a Pipi Kohuatia. Anyone with ranks in Survival or Knowledge (any water- or sea-related skill) can use one of those skills instead of Perception to notice the Pipi Kohuatia.

ECOLOGY

Environment warm or temperate aquatic
Organization solitary or cluster (2–10)
Treasure incidental

These massive clams weigh upwards of six-hundred pounds and stand roughly four-feet tall, supported by two bird-like legs. Two emaciated humanoid arms extend from either side of the valve, ending in sharp claws. The clam's body emits wafts of steam and the occasional jet of boiling water. It can crawl along walls and ceilings as easily as upon the ground.

Pipi Kohuatias are generally found in coastal waters no deeper than 60 feet from the surface of the water. Pipi Kohuatia feed on what they can filter from the water, usually small plants and animals, and sometimes the occasional swimmer.