Qlippoth
Things from outside — alien horrors that predate the gods and despise all mortal life.
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Overview
- Cosmic Horrors
- Qlippoth is a generic term for nightmarish aberrations of extraterrestrial origin. Such creatures come from dark places between the stars, worlds contaminated by alien influence, and far-flung realities beyond the known planes. Most of the bizarre stuff associated with the Cthulhu Mythos falls under this category. Due to their innate wrongness, it is proper to use the rules for sanity loss and madness liberally when introducing Qlippothic creatures as foes.
- Psionics
- Most Qlippoth possess psychic powers. Those with civilization often develop sophisticated psionic technologies on par with humanoid magic, and bizarre bio-organic artifacts powered by mental energy. Telepathic Qlippoth also commonly possess powers of domination or mesmerism, making them highly frightening to humanoids.
- The Unknown
- A dominant theme of most Qlippoth is that they represent fear of the unknown. Qlippoth do not fit into the natural world, and the distant realms they hail from are nightmarish places where the laws of nature are different. When narrating aberrations, it is important to avoid normalizing them. Focus instead on their alien appearance, behavior, and intelligence.
- Alien Biospheres
- The blood of Qlippothic creatures is rife with alien spores, fungi, and parasites. When such a creature establishes a lair or hunts an area for too long bizarre insects appear, healthy plants fall prey to alien parasites, grasses become tentacle-like, slimy bulbs release ectoplasmic spores, and so forth. Druids are particularly hostile to Qlippothic creatures for this reason. When alien life begins to infect the world, druidic circles usually rally to purge the corruption with fire.
- Old Ones
- Many Qlippothic species were created by alien divine beings to act as servitor races. These bizarre deities are collectively known as Old Ones. One duty of the gods is to prevent the Old Ones and their minions from encroaching upon civilizations under their patronage. Qlippothic creatures, in turn, consider these deities and their servants bitter enemies.
Catalog
39 entriesAbolethQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD10 ft [15 km/h] (Swim 40 ft [30 km/h])MOR15IQT5
Shared traitsTelepathicSpecial trait.DominationThis creature can force a target to obey its commands: [range, difficulty, duration].AquaticThis creature breathes water and cannot survive on land.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T4 | 135 | 14 | 4 | +0 | 20 | 6.1.6 | +9 · 2d8+7 |
| B | T5 | 157 | 14 | 4 | +0 | 20 | 7.1.7 | +10 · 2d8+8 |
| C | T6 | 173 | 14 | 4 | +0 | 20 | 8.2.8 | +12 · 2d8+10 |
ByakheeQlippoth / Catalog · 4 tiersSPD30 ft / 90* ft [110 km/h]MOR11IQT3
Shared traitsFlyingThis creature has a given flight speed.FlybySpecial trait.Fast SpeedFoot or running speed exceeds standard humanoid baselines by +10 feet or more.BloodhoundThis creature has the scent abilities of a wolf. It is never surprised by bleeding opponents.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 68 | 16 | 2 | +6 | 19 | 6.7.4 | +8 · d10+6 |
| B | T3 | 82 | 16 | 2 | +6 | 20 | 6.7.5 | +8 · d10+6 |
| C | T4 | 96 | 17 | 2 | +7 | 21 | 7.8.5 | +9 · d10+7 |
| D | T4 | 104 | 18 | 2 | +8 | 22 | 7.8.6 | +9 · d10+8 |
Dark YoungQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD30 ft [20 km/h]MOR17IQT3
Shared traitsTackleEnhances one melee attack to deal +1d10 crushing damage per size category difference and forces an Athletics/Acrobatics check or the target falls prone.TrampleBonus action attack against a prone target at least two size categories smaller, dealing 1d10 crushing damage per size difference + Might.CrushThe creature leaps or drops onto smaller prone targets, dealing 1d10 crushing damage per size difference + Might, pinning them.Many LimbsSpecial trait.Resistant [Blunt, Pierce]Special trait.BracedImmune to knockdown, shove, and forced movement while standing on solid ground.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T5 | 161 | 14 | 8 | +0 | 20 | 11.2.9 | +9 · 2d10+7 |
| B | T5 | 193 | 14 | 8 | +0 | 20 | 12.3.10 | +10 · 2d10+8 |
| C | T6 | 237 | 14 | 8 | +0 | 20 | 13.4.11 | +11 · 2d10+9 |
DestrachanQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD30 ft [25 km/h]MOR14IQT3
Shared traitsEcholocationThis creature uses sound to see, out to the given range.Breath [Sonic]Special trait.Fast SpeedFoot or running speed exceeds standard humanoid baselines by +10 feet or more.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 90 | 16 | 4 | +3 | 24 | 6.3.7 | +8 · 1d12+6 |
| B | T3 | 109 | 16 | 4 | +4 | 25 | 7.4.8 | +9 · 1d12+7 |
| C | T3 | 121 | 16 | 4 | +5 | 26 | 8.5.9 | +10 · 1d12+8 |
Dimensional ShamblerQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD20 ft [15 km/h]MOR14IQT3
Shared traitsShadewalkSpecial trait.PlaneshiftThis creature can travel to another plane of existence as an action.GrabThis creature can attempt a grapple as part of a melee attack without provoking opportunity attacks.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 92 | 17 | 3 | +5 | 16 | 6.5.4 | +7 · 1d10+5 |
| B | T4 | 123 | 18 | 3 | +6 | 17 | 7.6.5 | +8 · 1d10+7 |
| C | T5 | 141 | 19 | 3 | +7 | 18 | 8.7.6 | +9 · 1d10+9 |
Flying PolypQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD40* ft [40 km/h]MOR14IQT4–T5
Shared traitsFlyingThis creature has a given flight speed.InvisibleSpecial trait.FleshlessSpecial trait.Vulnerable [Electric]Special trait.AmorphousThe creature has no rigid skeleton; it is immune to critical hits, flanking, and can squeeze through apertures as narrow as 1 inch.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T5 | 178 | 15 | 6 | +2 | 22 | 8.7.9 | +8 · 4d8 |
| B | T6 | 207 | 15 | 6 | +2 | 22 | 9.7.9 | +8 · 5d8 |
| C | T6 | 234 | 15 | 6 | +2 | 22 | 9.8.10 | +8 · 6d8 |
Formless SpawnQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD25 ft [20 km/h]MOR16IQT3
Shared traitsAmorphousThe creature has no rigid skeleton; it is immune to critical hits, flanking, and can squeeze through apertures as narrow as 1 inch.Immune [Pierce, Slash]Special trait.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.AdhesiveStriking or touching this creature forces an Athletics check against its maneuver DC or the attacker's weapon or limb becomes stuck.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T4 | 91 | 17 | 5 | +6 | 21 | 6.7.4 | +9 · 2d8 |
| B | T4 | 118 | 17 | 5 | +6 | 21 | 7.8.5 | +9 · 3d8 |
| C | T5 | 136 | 17 | 5 | +6 | 21 | 8.9.6 | +9 · 4d8 |
MimicQlippoth / Catalog · 4 tiersSPD15 ft [10 km/h]MOR12IQT3
Shared traitsCamouflageThis creature can hide in any environment, and gains advantage on stealth rolls.AdhesiveStriking or touching this creature forces an Athletics check against its maneuver DC or the attacker's weapon or limb becomes stuck.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.CrushThe creature leaps or drops onto smaller prone targets, dealing 1d10 crushing damage per size difference + Might, pinning them.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T2 | 54 | 15 | 3 | +4 | 17 | 4.4.5 | +6 · 2d8+3 |
| B | T3 | 68 | 15 | 4 | +5 | 18 | 5.5.6 | +6 · 2d8+3 |
| C | T3 | 86 | 15 | 4 | +5 | 19 | 6.6.7 | +7 · 2d8+4 |
| D | T4 | 104 | 15 | 5 | +6 | 20 | 7.7.8 | +8 · 2d8+5 |
MoonbeastQlippoth / Catalog · 4 tiersSPD30 ft [25 km/h]MOR14IQT5
Shared traitsTelepathicSpecial trait.GrabThis creature can attempt a grapple as part of a melee attack without provoking opportunity attacks.CrushingThis creature’s attacks can initiate a grapple in addition to dealing damage. Every round on the creature’s turn it deals melee damage until the target escapes. This usually means constriction or a lockable jaw.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T4 | 85 | 15 | 5 | +3 | 18 | 6.6.9 | +7 · 1d12+5 |
| B | T4 | 109 | 15 | 5 | +3 | 18 | 6.6.10 | +8 · 1d12+6 |
| C | T5 | 123 | 15 | 5 | +3 | 18 | 7.7.10 | +9 · 1d12+7 |
| D | T5 | 141 | 15 | 5 | +3 | 18 | 7.7.11 | +10 · 1d12+8 |
RenderQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD30 ft [20 km/h]MOR18IQT2
Shared traitsBondedSpecial trait.TackleEnhances one melee attack to deal +1d10 crushing damage per size category difference and forces an Athletics/Acrobatics check or the target falls prone.RendSpecial trait.RelentlessWhen reduced to 0 Health, make one immediate final melee attack as a reaction before collapsing.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T4 | 104 | 14 | 8 | +1 | 16 | 9.5.4 | +11 · 2d10+8 |
| B | T5 | 147 | 15 | 8 | +2 | 16 | 10.6.5 | +12 · 2d10+10 |
| C | T5 | 192 | 16 | 8 | +3 | 16 | 11.6.6 | +13 · 2d10+12 |
TindalhoundQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD50 ft [50 km/h]MOR15IQT3
Shared traitsBlinkingThis creature can teleport the given distance as a reaction in response to being attacked.RelentlessWhen reduced to 0 Health, make one immediate final melee attack as a reaction before collapsing.BloodhoundThis creature has the scent abilities of a wolf. It is never surprised by bleeding opponents.DarkvisionSpecial trait.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 73 | 20 | 4 | +6 | 18 | 5.6.7 | +7 · 1d10+4 |
| B | T3 | 98 | 21 | 4 | +7 | 19 | 6.7.8 | +8 · 1d10+5 |
| C | T4 | 121 | 22 | 4 | +8 | 20 | 7.8.9 | +9 · 1d10+6 |
YrthakQlippoth / Catalog · 3 tiersSPD20 ft / 60* ft [80 km/h]MOR14IQT2
Shared traitsFlyingThis creature has a given flight speed.EcholocationThis creature uses sound to see, out to the given range.Breath [Sonic]Special trait.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 85 | 15 | 3 | +3 | 22 | 7.5.5 | +8 · 2d8+5 |
| B | T4 | 115 | 16 | 4 | +3 | 23 | 8.6.6 | +9 · 2d10+6 |
| C | T5 | 145 | 17 | 4 | +4 | 24 | 9.6.7 | +10 · 2d12+7 |