Difference between revisions of "Illithids"
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| − | Illithids, also known as mind flayers, are a mysterious and psionically gifted | + | ''Illithids, also known as mind flayers, are a mysterious and psionically gifted race. Born with extraordinary mental abilities, Illithids are formidable in the arts of mental manipulation and control.'' |
| − | race. Born with extraordinary mental abilities, Illithids are formidable in the | ||
| − | arts of mental manipulation and control. | ||
| − | Illithids can disrupt the higher mental functions of a target, rendering them | + | ''Illithids can disrupt the higher mental functions of a target, rendering them almost incapable of casting magical spells. This ability is available to Illithid players and is cast with racial scramble.'' |
| − | almost incapable of casting magical spells. This ability is available to | ||
| − | Illithid players and is cast with racial scramble. | ||
| − | Illithids possess a natural mental aptitude which makes them more resilient | + | ''Illithids possess a natural mental aptitude which makes them more resilient to certain manipulations. Illthids have a natural affinity to mental spells and are weak with kinetic spells. This mental aptitude allows them to absorb the life essence of their fallen foes.'' |
| − | to certain manipulations. Illthids have a natural affinity to mental spells and | ||
| − | are weak with kinetic spells. This mental aptitude allows them to absorb the | ||
| − | life essence of their fallen foes. | ||
| − | Illithids can unleash a searing mind flay upon their target, applying various | + | ''Illithids can unleash a searing mind flay upon their target, applying various mental debuffs.'' |
| − | mental debuffs. | ||
* '''Abbreviation:''' ILL | * '''Abbreviation:''' ILL | ||
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== Comments == | == Comments == | ||
| − | Illithids is the first double remort race. You need to be a Lord 125 [[Gith]] in order to remort (before which, you'll have to complete a quest). | + | Illithids is the first double remort race. You need to be a Lord 125 [[Gith]] in order to remort (before which, you'll have to complete a quest in [[:Category: Mindscape |Mindscape]]). |
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| + | Illithids receive significant spell cost reductions with a 10% / 20% / 35% spell cost reduction on arcane / divine / psionic spells. | ||
With tentacles coming from every area of their face, no known helmets fit Illithids. | With tentacles coming from every area of their face, no known helmets fit Illithids. | ||
| + | Wikipedia offers the description: "Illithids have a humanoid body with an octopus-like head, which were pointed out for their similarity to H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu." | ||
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[[Category: Planar Races]] | [[Category: Planar Races]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Races with Racial | + | [[Category: Races with Racial Scramble]] |
[[Category: Races with Racial Mental Aptitude]] | [[Category: Races with Racial Mental Aptitude]] | ||
[[Category: Races with Racial Mindflay]] | [[Category: Races with Racial Mindflay]] | ||
[[Category: Races with Racial Evil]] | [[Category: Races with Racial Evil]] | ||
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Illithids, also known as mind flayers, are a mysterious and psionically gifted race. Born with extraordinary mental abilities, Illithids are formidable in the arts of mental manipulation and control.
Illithids can disrupt the higher mental functions of a target, rendering them almost incapable of casting magical spells. This ability is available to Illithid players and is cast with racial scramble.
Illithids possess a natural mental aptitude which makes them more resilient to certain manipulations. Illthids have a natural affinity to mental spells and are weak with kinetic spells. This mental aptitude allows them to absorb the life essence of their fallen foes.
Illithids can unleash a searing mind flay upon their target, applying various mental debuffs.
- Abbreviation: ILL
- Racial Size: medium.
- Racial TNL: 3225 XP.
- Well-Suited to Be: mindbenders.
- Ill-Suited to Be:.
Diplomatic Corps
Illithid may not participate in the Diplomatic Corps.
Comments
Illithids is the first double remort race. You need to be a Lord 125 Gith in order to remort (before which, you'll have to complete a quest in Mindscape).
Illithids receive significant spell cost reductions with a 10% / 20% / 35% spell cost reduction on arcane / divine / psionic spells.
With tentacles coming from every area of their face, no known helmets fit Illithids.
Wikipedia offers the description: "Illithids have a humanoid body with an octopus-like head, which were pointed out for their similarity to H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu."
