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The Incutilus is a nautilus like aberration monster from bestiary 4 with an unique and interesting ability referred to as puppetmaster. I'm seeking to use some of these in my home game but the ability raises some questions I would love to see answered.
1.) Does the puppet gain the zombie template? The writeup implies this but a solid ruling would help.
2.) If it does but does not gain the undead type does that mean that the puppet is still considered it's original type and subtype for the purposes of spells and abilities?
3.) The puppet is not harmed by positive energy and is not undead but is also not alive? Is it healed like the living humanoid it used to be, is it like a construct and requires special healing options, or can it not be healed at all?
4.) Can the puppet make checks independently of the incutilus? Say having the puppet make perception checks alongside the incutilus?
Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
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I will try to answer some.
1. It gains the Zombie Template except where it specifies the differences
2. I imagine it would keep the normal types from before.
3. I believe since it is dead, any attempts to heal it would meet with failure, you would need something to the extent of Raise Dead or better to actually revive the target.
4. I am unsure on this point, however if it does, it has no ranks in Perceptions or any other skills (as part of the Template) so it would be stat only.
Thanks for the response Dolanar, that is about what I assumed. I kind of like the idea that their bodies don't get healed so they kind of have to be wary of them just crapping out due to damage rather than just patching them. Could be cool to see them having to put them in heavy armors and/or stitching them up to try to keep them working.
now my next question is.
5.) When the Incutilus grabs with its tentacles while riding a puppet is the puppet also considered grappled?