| Mind Fungus Diminutive Plant Hit Dice: 1d8+2 (6 hp) Initiative: -1 (Int) Speed: 0 ft. AC: 9 (+4 size, -5 Dex) Attacks: None Damage: None Face/Reach: 1 ft. by 1 ft. /0 ft. Special Attacks: Psionics, spores Special Qualities: Plant, host, telepathy Saves: Fort +4, Ref -5, Will +1 Abilities: Str -, Dex -, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 13 Climate/Terrain: Any underground Organization: Solitary, bunch (2-5), or infestation (2-5 plus 1 zombie host) Challenge Rating: 1 Treasure: None Alignment: Usually neutral evil Advancement: - Mind fungus is a blend of monster and disease. Spreading from host to host, they slowly devour their victim�s mind and life, turning him into a fungal zombie. The average mind fungus is resembles a fist-sized lump covered in greenish hair. Various tendrils and moss like substances extend from this lump but are inconsequential to the creature. The lump houses a slimy brain like organ and the spore cases. Mind fungi communicate telepathically. Combat Mind fungus attack either by infecting a creature with spores (if not hungry or dying) or else using its host and psionic powers to kill the threat (for nourishment). Psionics (Sp): At will-biocurrent and brain lock. Attack/Defense Modes-psychic crush/empty mind. Spores (Ex): Once per day, a mind fungus can release a cloud of spores in a 5-foot radius about the creature. All except for fungal zombies and mind fungi, must make a Fortitude save (DC 20) or be infected with mind fungus. Treat this as a disease except that there is no saving throw to avoid ability damage. The onset time is one day with 1d3 points of Constitution damage a day. The symptoms are weakness, unusual hunger, and the growth of greenish fuzz on the body. Additionally for every 3 points of constitution lost (from the original amount), one mind fungus lump will grow out of the victim�s skin. Any being killed by mind fungus becomes a fungal zombie. This has the same statistics as a normal zombie but is not treated as plant type instead of undead for the purpose of spells and turning. A fungal zombie is totally dominated by its attached mind fungi. Host (Ex): Due to its diminutive size and close link, mind fungus can use a host�s Reflex save instead of its own. It can also apply its host Dex bonus or penalty to its AC instead of its own Dexterity modifier. Blindsight (Su/Ex): Through a mixture of psionic awareness and sensitivity to vibration, a mind fungus can sense creatures within 60 feet. If unable to use its psionic powers, treat it as having the Blindfight feat. Telepathy (Su): A mind fungus can communicate with any creature within 100 feet with telepathy. Plant: Mind fungi are immune to poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, and polymorphing. They are not subject to critical hits or mind-influencing effects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and morale effects). |