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[[File:QingQilin.jpg|thumb|right| | [[File:QingQilin.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ki-rin<br />Qing dynasty qilin bronze sculpture located at the New Imperial Summer Palace.<br />Picture by Leonard G.<br />CC-SA<br />''Unofficial Image'']] | ||
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|name=Ki-rin <!--Creature Name--> | |name=Ki-rin <!--Creature Name--> | ||
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|hp=152 <!--number of hit points--> | |hp=152 <!--number of hit points--> | ||
|hd= <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.--> | |hd=16d12+48 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.--> | ||
|speed=60 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 120 ft. ({{srd5lc|Hover}}) | |speed=60 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 120 ft. ({{srd5lc|Hover}}) | ||
|str= | |str=21 | ||
|dex= | |dex=16 | ||
|con= | |con=16 | ||
|int= | |int=19 | ||
|wis= | |wis=20 | ||
|cha= | |cha=20 | ||
|saves= | |saves= | ||
|skills={{SRD5|Insight}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}, {{SRD5|Religion}} | |skills={{SRD5|Insight}} +9, {{SRD5|Perception}} +9, {{SRD5|Religion}} +8 | ||
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|perception=19 <!--Passive Perception; 15--> | |perception=19 <!--Passive Perception; 15--> | ||
|languages=all, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 120 ft. | |languages=all, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 120 ft. | ||
|habitat=Coastal, Desert, Grassland, Mountain | |||
|plane=Upper Plane | |||
|cr=12 <!--Challenge Rating--> | |cr=12 <!--Challenge Rating--> | ||
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30--> | |xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30--> | ||
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|summary=Ki-rin have Chinese dragon like heads with beards and antlers. Their bodies are like a horse or deer, but have cloven hooves. They are often gold, but may be any bright color. | |summary=Ki-rin have Chinese dragon like heads with beards and antlers. Their bodies are like a horse or deer, but have cloven hooves. They are often gold, but may be any bright color. | ||
|feature1=Innate Spellcasting | |feature1=Innate Spellcasting | ||
|flimit1= | |flimit1= | ||
|fdesc1= | |fdesc1=The ki-rin's innate {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Charisma}} ({{srd5lc|Spell Save}} {{SRD5|DC}} 17). The ki-rin can innately cast the following spells, requiring no {{srd5lc|Material Component}}s:<br /> | ||
At will: ''{{srd5lc|Gaseous Form}}, {{srd5lc|Major Image}}'' (6th-level version), ''{{srd5lc|Wind Walk}}''<br /> | |||
1/day: ''{{srd5lc|Create Food and Water}}'' | |||
|feature2=Legendary Resistance | |feature2=Legendary Resistance | ||
|flimit2=3/day | |flimit2=3/day | ||
|fdesc2= | |fdesc2=If the ki-rin fails a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}, it can choose to succeed instead. | ||
|feature3=Magic Resistance | |feature3=Magic Resistance | ||
|flimit3= | |flimit3= | ||
|fdesc3= | |fdesc3=The ki-rin has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against spells and other magical effects. | ||
|feature4=Magic Weapons | |feature4=Magic Weapons | ||
|flimit4= | |flimit4= | ||
|fdesc4= | |fdesc4=The ki-rin's {{srd5lc|Weapon Attack}}s are magical. | ||
|feature5=Spellcasting | |feature5=Spellcasting | ||
|flimit5= | |flimit5= | ||
|fdesc5= | |fdesc5=The ki-rin is a 18th-level spellcaster. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Wisdom}} (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with {{srd5lc|Spell Attack}}s). It has the following {{srd5lc|Cleric Spell}}s prepared:<br /> | ||
{{SRD5|Cantrip}}s (at will): {{5e Spell Line|Light, Mending, Sacred Flame, Spare the Dying, Thaumaturgy}}<br /> | |||
1st level (4 {{SRD5|Spell Slot|slot}}s): {{5e Spell Line|Command, Cure Wounds, Detect Evil and Good, Protection from Evil and Good, Sanctuary}}<br /> | |||
2nd level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Calm Emotions, Lesser Restoration, Silence}}<br /> | |||
3rd level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Dispel Magic, Remove Curse, Sending}}<br /> | |||
4th level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Banishment, Freedom of Movement, Guardian of Faith}}<br /> | |||
5th level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Greater Restoration, Mass Cure Wounds, Scrying}}<br /> | |||
6th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Heroes' Feast}}, {{srd5lc|True Seeing}}''<br /> | |||
7th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Etherealness}}, {{srd5lc|Plane Shift}}''<br /> | |||
8th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Control Weather}}''<br /> | |||
9th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|True Resurrection}}'' | |||
|action1=Multiattack | |action1=Multiattack | ||
|alimit1= | |alimit1= | ||
|adesc1= | |adesc1=The ki-rin makes three attacks: two with its hooves and one with its horn | ||
|action2=Hoof | |action2=Hoof | ||
|alimit2= | |alimit2= | ||
|adesc2= | |adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +9 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 15 ft., one {{srd5lc|Target}}. ''Hit:'' 10 (2d4+5) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage. | ||
|action3=Horn | |action3=Horn | ||
|alimit3= | |alimit3= | ||
|adesc3= | |adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +9 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 14 (2d8+5) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage. | ||
|legend1=Detect<!--legendary actions up to 5--> | |legend1=Detect<!--legendary actions up to 5--> | ||
|lgdlimit1= | |lgdlimit1= | ||
|lgddesc1= | |lgddesc1=The ki-rin makes a Wisdom ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Check}} or a Wisdom ({{SRD5|Insight}}) check. | ||
|legend2=Smite | |legend2=Smite | ||
|lgdlimit2= | |lgdlimit2= | ||
|lgddesc2= | |lgddesc2=The ki-rin makes a hoof attack or casts ''sacred flame''. | ||
|legend3=Move | |legend3=Move | ||
|lgdlimit3= | |lgdlimit3= | ||
|lgddesc3= | |lgddesc3=The ki-rin moves up to {{srd5lc|Half}} its {{srd5lc|Speed}} without provoking {{srd5lc|Opportunity Attack}}s. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{5e Lair | {{5e Lair | ||
|monster=Ki-rin | |monster=Ki-rin | ||
|type=Celestial | |type=Celestial | ||
|lairdesc= | |lairdesc=Ki-rin lair in tall mountain aeries or isolated temples located in such heights. | ||
|lairaction1= | |lairaction1=Conjure Objects | ||
|lairaction2= | |lairaction2= | ||
|lairaction3= | |lairaction3= | ||
|lairaction4= | |lairaction4= | ||
|lairaction5= | |lairaction5= | ||
|regiondesc= | |regiondesc= | ||
|regional1=Pure | |regional1=Pure flowing water | ||
|regional2= | |regional2=Healthy animals, plants, and good {{srd5lc|Creature}}s | ||
|regional3= | |regional3=Protection from {{SRD5|Curse}}s, {{srd5lc|Disease}}s, and {{srd5lc|Poison}}s | ||
|regional4=Control Weather | |regional4=Control Weather | ||
|regional5=Feather Fall | |regional5=Feather Fall | ||
|ondeath= | |ondeath=When the ki-rin dies, all these effects disappear immediately, although the invigorating effect on flora and fauna remains for 3 years. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Sources and Notes== | ==Sources and Notes== | ||
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{{5e Footer|Celestial|Fair Use}} | |||
{{5e Monster Data}} | {{5e Monster Data}} | ||
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Revision as of 09:50, 31 December 2023
Qing dynasty qilin bronze sculpture located at the New Imperial Summer Palace.
Picture by Leonard G.
CC-SA
Unofficial Image
| Ki-rin (Pointer) [1] | ||||||||||||
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| Huge Celestial , Lawful Good | ||||||||||||
| Armor Class: 20 | ||||||||||||
| Hit Points: 152 (16d12+48) | ||||||||||||
| Speed: 60 ft., fly 120 ft. (hover) | ||||||||||||
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| Skills: Insight +9, Perception +9, Religion +8 | ||||||||||||
| Damage Immunity: poison | ||||||||||||
| Condition Immune: poisoned | ||||||||||||
| Senses: blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 19 | ||||||||||||
| Languages: all, telepathy 120 ft. | ||||||||||||
| Habitat: Coastal, Desert, Grassland, Mountain | ||||||||||||
| Plane: Upper Plane | ||||||||||||
| Challenge: 12 (8,400 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +4 | ||||||||||||
FeaturesInnate Spellcasting. The ki-rin's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The ki-rin can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: ActionsMultiattack. The ki-rin makes three attacks: two with its hooves and one with its horn Legendary ActionsThe celestial can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The celestial regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. |
Unofficial Description: Ki-rin have Chinese dragon like heads with beards and antlers. Their bodies are like a horse or deer, but have cloven hooves. They are often gold, but may be any bright color.
Ki-rin's Lair
Ki-rin lair in tall mountain aeries or isolated temples located in such heights.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an ki-rin can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the celestial takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the celestial can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
- Conjure Objects
- Pure flowing water
- Healthy animals, plants, and good creatures
- Protection from Curses, diseases, and poisons
- Control Weather
- Feather Fall
When the ki-rin dies, all these effects disappear immediately, although the invigorating effect on flora and fauna remains for 3 years.
Sources and Notes
- Mike Mearls, et. al.. Volo's Guide to Monsters (5e 2014) (2016-11-15). Wizards of the Coast. p. 163-164. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast. ↑
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Monster data +
Ki-rin (Sort Text: Ki-rin 5e, Size: Huge, Type: Celestial, Alignment: Lawful Good, HP: 152, CR: 12, Features: Innate Spellcasting • Legendary Resistance • Magic Resistance • Magic Weapons • Spellcasting • Multiattack • Hoof • Horn, Legendary: Yes, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: Yes, Pointer: Yes, UA: No, User: No, Sources: Volo's Guide to Monsters)