Early Stage Adaptation: Once every 1d4 rounds as a swift action, an early stage barathu can reshape its body and adjust its chemistry to gain one of the following qualities. The adaptation lasts until the beginning of the early stage barathu’s next turn. Unlike more mature barathus, early stage barathus are not generally capable of more complex adaptations.
Upper limb re nements enable the barathu to add an additional amount of damage to melee attacks equal to its Strength modi er.
A toughened dermal layer grants its a +1 racial bonus to AC.
Developed lower limbs grant it a base speed of 15 feet.
Molecular-level modifications grant it resistance 2 against a single energy type (acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic).
Elongated limbs extend its reach to 10 feet.
Floaters
Early stage barathus have a base speed of 0 feet and an extraordinary fly speed of 30 feet with average maneuverability.
Limited Telepathy
Early stage barathus can communicate telepathically with any creatures within 30 feet with whom they share a language in common.
Strange Anatomy
Early stage barathus gain a +1 racial bonus to Fortitude saving throws.
Reduce the DCs of Mysticism checks to identify spells as they are being cast and to recall knowledge about arcane symbols and magic traditions by 5.