Bruxsa

Originally Posted by Bhu of the Giant in the Playground Forums.

On this Thread

Bruxsa are witches who have somehow ascended to demonic immortality through their magics. The usually waylay travelers for blood, appearing as beautiful women or birds, but they prefer the blood of children. They are well known for seducing virile men so as to become pregnant to be able to devour their own offspring. Sadly they don’t seem to be killable by any means known to mortal men, though there are ways to avoid them.

Bruxsa
Medium outsider (Native)
Hit Dice	10d8+10 (50 hp)
Initiative	+1
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	20 (+1 Dexterity, +8 Deflection, +1 Natural), touch 19, flat-footed 19
Base Attack/Grapple	+10/+11
Attack	Slam +11 melee (1d3+1)
Full Attack	2 Slams +11 melee (1d3+1)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Spells, Blood Drain, Carnal Beauty
Special Qualities	Dark Vision 60′, Alternate Form, Weaknesses, Near Invulnerability
Saves	Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +8
Abilities	Strength 13, Dexterity 13, Constitution 13, Intelligence 18, Wisdom 12, Charisma 26
Skills	Bluff +21, Concentration +14, Diplomacy +21, Hide +14, Intimidate +21, Knowledge (arcane, Local, Religion) +17, Listen +14, Move Silently +14, Spellcraft +17, Spot +14
Feats	Combat Casting, Greater Spell Penetration, Maximize Spell, Spell Penetration
Environment	Any
Organization	Solitary
Challenge Rating	10
Treasure	Standard
Alignment	Always Chaotic Evil
Advancement	By Character Class (usually witch)
Level Adjustment	—

Spells: Bruxsa may cast Spells as a witch of their level, and their Racial Hit Dice stack with witch Levels for purposes of determining Caster Level.

Blood Drain (Ex): The Bruxsa can Drain 1d4 Constitution per round if it Pins it’s opponent in a Grapple.

Carnal Beauty (Su): The Bruxsa carries the illusion of sexual perfection regardless of her true appearance (and after years of bloodlust the appearance of many becomes increasingly inhuman). This is an Illusion (Glamer) effect, and is considered to be a 6th level spell for purposes of being dispelled by things such as Dispel magic. While a Bruxsa maintains her Carnal Beauty she may always Take 10 on any Charisma related skill (Except Iaijutsu Focus and Use Magic Device).

Alternate Form (Su): Bruxsa can turn into a Bird after dark at will as a Swift Action. The only difference in stats is that the Bruxsa shrinks to Small Size, and gains a Fly Move of 80′ (Good). Turning back is a Swift Action as well.

Weaknesses (Ex): Bruxsa cannot approach within 10′ of garlic, Holy Water, or magical warding charms made by Gypsies.

Near Invulnerability (Ex): The Bruxsa cannot normally be killed by ordinary means. No matter how much damage is done the Bruxsa will resurrect within 24 hours. To kill one it must be brought to -10 hp, the killing blow must be done with a Holy Weapon or a spell with the Good Descriptor, and then a limited wish, wish, or miracle spell must be cast.

Combat: Bruxsa generally use their spells to cause confusion to single off and seduce a virile male. After she becomes pregnant the man and his companions are considered food and she will use her spells to kill them off.