The Menotherian

# Herald, The Menotherian

*This gangly black wasp has delicate wings, articulate hands on its front legs, and a pair of jagged stingers the length of a human arm.*

## The Menotherian CR 15

**Source** *Inner Sea Gods pg. 280**(Amazon)*

**XP** 51,200

CN Large outsider (chaotic, extraplanar, herald, shapechanger)

**Init** +9; **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent; Perception +22

**Aura** alluring scent (30 ft., DC 25, 1 hour)

### Defense

**AC** 31, touch 14, flat-footed 26 (+5 Dex, +17 natural, –1 size)

**hp** 202 (15d10+120)

**Fort** +17, **Ref** +16, **Will** +9

**DR** 15/lawful; **Immune** disease, poison; **Resist** electricity 10, fire 10; **SR** 26

### Offense

**Speed** 50 ft., climb 20 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor)

**Melee** bite +24 (1d8+9), 2 claws +23 (1d6+9), sting +24 (2d8+9 plus poison), monowhip +24 (1d6+4/18–20/x3)

**Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 5 ft.

**Special Attacks** implant, mind control, poison

**Spell-Like Abilities** (CL 14th; concentration +19)

At will—*dimension door*, *dispel magic*, *lover’s vengeance*ISWG, *message*, *neutralize poison*, *rage*, *secret speech*

5/day—*crushing despair*(DC 19), *cat’s grace*, *cure moderate wounds*, *remove disease*, *suggestion*(DC 18), *summon swarm*, *telekinesis*, *teleport*, *wall of thorns*

1/day—*heal*, *insect plague*, *scrying*(DC 19)

### Statistics

**Str** 28, **Dex** 20, **Con** 26, **Int** 18, **Wis** 18, **Cha** 20

**Base Atk** +15; **CMB** +25; **CMD** 40 (48 vs. trip)

**Feats** Combat Reflexes, Hover, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack, Step Up, Weapon Focus (bite), Weapon Focus (sting)

**Skills** Acrobatics +20, Bluff +23, Climb +17, Diplomacy +23, Fly –1, Heal +11, Intimidate +23, Knowledge (history, planes) +15, Knowledge (nature) +12, Perception +22, Perform (dance) +12, Sense Motive +22, Spellcraft +14, Stealth +19

**Languages** Abyssal, Common, Elven; telepathy 100 ft.

**SQ** change shape (elf, wasp, or giant wasp; *alter self*or *vermin shape II*)

### Ecology

**Environment** any (Elysium)

**Organization** solitary

**Treasure** none

### Special Abilities

**Alluring Scent (Ex)** The Menotherian’s subtle aroma causes creatures in her vicinity to become placid and react favorably toward her. Any creature that fails a DC 25 Fortitude save against the aura improves its attitude toward the Menotherian one step closer to friendly. Creatures with the scent ability take a –4 penalty on this saving throw. Creatures in the aura must attempt a saving throw each minute. This is a mind-affecting poison effect. The DC is Constitution-based.

**Implant (Ex)** Once per day, the Menotherian can implant eggs in a creature using its sting. The creature must succeed at a DC 25 Fortitude save to resist implantation. The target is nauseated for the next 2d4 rounds while the eggs gestate. When the eggs hatch, they form a chaotic neutral hellwasp swarm (*Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3*146), kill the host in 1 round, and inhabit the corpse. The eggs can be surgically removed with a successful DC 30 Heal check (this check deals 2d6 points of damage to the host regardless of success) or by *remove disease*or similar spells. The save DC is Constitution-based.

**Mind Control (Ex)** The menotherian can inject its scent into the brain of a helpless or willing target, controlling it for the next 24 hours (as the spell *dominate person*, Fortitude DC 25 negates), although the Menotherian must verbally give the target instructions. The save DC is Constitution-based.

**Poison (Ex)** Sting—injury; *save*Fort DC 25; *frequency*1/round for 6 rounds; *effect*1d3 Dex damage; *cure*2 consecutive saves.

The Menotherian is a personification of lust and vengeance. Bereft of morals, she seduces, tricks, or murders any creature necessary to complete whatever mission Calistria sends her to upon. The herald stands 14 feet tall, has a wingspan nearing 30 feet, and weighs 1,400 pounds.