Isitoq

Tiny Undead, Neutral Evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 9 (2d4 + 2)

Speed 0 ft., Fly 30 ft. (hover)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
4 (-3)	13 (+1)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)

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Saving Throws Wis +4

Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12

Languages Understands Common but can’t speak

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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TRAITS:

Incorporeal Movement. The isitoq can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Chilling Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the isitoq must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or take 5 (2d4) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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ACTIONS:

Spectral Grasp. Melee Spell Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (2d4) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the end of its next turn.

Tears of Anguish (Recharge 5-6). The isitoq targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of the isitoq for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

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REACTIONS:

Visions of Death. When a creature within 5 feet of the isitoq makes a melee attack against it, the attacker must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

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TACTICS:

Isitoqs are cunning and manipulative, using their spectral abilities to sow fear and confusion among their enemies. They typically stay out of reach of melee combatants, utilizing their fly speed to remain airborne and maneuver around the battlefield. Isitoqs prioritize targets that pose the greatest threat, such as spellcasters or those with high Wisdom saving throws, using Tears of Anguish to incapacitate them with fear. When engaged in melee, they rely on their Spectral Grasp to restrain foes, rendering them vulnerable to attacks from their allies.

If directly threatened, Isitoqs invoke their Visions of Death, instilling terror in those who dare to attack them. They prefer hit-and-run tactics, retreating to safety when their opponents become too formidable, and using their Incorporeal Movement to pass through obstacles and evade pursuit.

This bloodshot eyeball trails strands of bloody nerves that fan out like flapping wings.

Source Bestiary 4 pg. 159
Originally posted in Archives of Nethys

Awkwardly flapping through the air, this creature constantly weeps salty tears, leaving a dripping trail behind it as it flies. Most often encountered in the company of necromancers or powerful undead creatures capable of casting spells, an isitoq serves as a companion, spy, or sometimes even a familiar. Its creator normally uses it as a sentinel, sending it flying through the halls of its laboratory, lair, or dungeon complex to watch for intruders or spy on guests and test subjects.

As an isitoq’s creator can see through the creature’s single eye, the creator can keep watch over her domain without having to leave an inner sanctum or other heavily-guarded area.

Though the isitoq’s attack is itself weak, any creature struck by the floating eyeball’s wings sees the last moments of life experienced by the creature from which the isitoq was created. This horror-filled vision is potent with emotion, making the victim feel as if it’s experiencing its own death.

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Isitoq CR 1/2

XP 200 NE Diminutive undead Init +1; Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +7

DEFENSE

AC 15, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dexterity, +4 size) hp 9 (2d8) Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +5 Immune undead traits

OFFENSE

Speed 5 ft., Fly 60 ft. (perfect) Melee slam +6 (1d2-3), 2 wings +6 (1d1-3 plus daze) Space 1 ft., Reach 0 ft. Special Attacks daze, tears of anguish

STATISTICS

Strength 4, Dexterity 13, Constitution -, Intelligence 7, Wisdom 14, Charisma 11 Base Atk +1; CMB –2; CMD 5 (can’t be tripped) Feats Weapon Finesse Skills Fly +15, Perception +7, Stealth +18 Languages Common (can’t speak) SQ visual sensor

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Daze (Ex) An isitoq’s nerves form grotesque wings. Any creature struck by the creature’s wings must succeed at a DC 11 Will save or be dazed for 1 round as the target’s mind is flooded with images of the last seconds of the isitoq’s existence as a living creature. This is a mind-affecting fear effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.   Tears of Anguish (Su) As a full-round action, an isitoq can make a ranged touch attack to squirt tears into the eyes of a creature within 30 feet. If the target fails a DC 11 saving throw, it experiences the effect of the isitoq’s daze ability. The save DC is Charisma-based. Visual Sensor (Su) An isitoq’s creator or master can see through its eye at a range of 60 feet, using the eye’s normal vision and Darkvision. The following spells have a 5% chance per caster level of the isitoq’s creator of operating through the isitoq: detect chaos, detect evil, detect good, detect law, detect magic, and message. If the creator is 15th level or higher, the following spells have the same chance of functioning through the isitoq: read magic and tongues.

ECOLOGY

Environment any Organization solitary or gang (2-8) Treasure none