Hey, there! Before I get started with Monstrous Physique, I want to take bring the spotlight back to some of the issues that are still going on at this moment. People nationwide are protesting against police brutality and doing their best to support Black communities. Most of you saw that it was a thing a month or so back, but the issue is still ongoing so I’m going to make sure to bring it up now and again to remind you and also remind you that you can help.
I believe Black lives matter and I’m going to try to do my part to work toward eliminating prejudice in the world, because it’s important, especially as a person of color. I want justice for George Floyd, justice for Breonna Taylor, justice for the countless Black lives that have been disproportionately silenced or taken throughout history, and I want the world to be a better place. Please do what you can to support Black communities and especially the Black disabled, queer, and trans communities. If you wish to inform yourself on ways you can help, donate, or spread the message, please check out the list of resources found here, here, here, and here. Now, back to our regularly scheduled blog.
Last time this happened, I statted up Miles Morales as a prominent Black figure in fiction. I mentioned in that blog that I considered doing Black Panther as well. So, now I’m doing Black Panther. I feel like he was a decently obscure comic hero, maybe B-list or C-list, until a few years ago. The Black Panther movie is phenomenal and introduced so many people to a great character. T’Challa is a character who is trying to rid the world of injustice and help others using the privilege he holds. Also, he’s just cool and kicks a lot of butt. So, let’s take a look at T’Challa, the Black Panther!
Black Panther CR 10
XP 9,600
N Medium humanoid (human)
Init +8; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Perception +19
DEFENSE
HP 165
EAC 23; KAC 25
Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +11
Defensive Abilities combat suit; DR 5/—
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft.
Melee claws +22 (2d10+15 slashing)
Special Attacks unleash energy
STATISTICS
Str +5, Dex +8, Con +3, Int +2, Wis +0, Cha +6
Skills Acrobatics +24, Athletics +24, Diplomacy +19, Mysticism +19, Stealth +24
Languages Common
Other Abilities enhanced agility, vibranium claws
ECOLOGY
Environment any
Organization solitary
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Enhanced Agility (Ex) Black Panther can leap great distances. When making Athletics checks to jump, he does not need to take a 10-foot running start. In addition, the DC for his jump attempts are four times the number of feet he is attempting to jump horizontally or equal to the number of feet he is trying to jump vertically.
Combat Suit (Ex) Black Panther wears a specialized vibranium suit that can absorb kinetic energy. When he takes damage from attacks that targets KAC, he stores a number of points equal to half the damage. He can store up to 100 points in this way.
Unleash Energy (Ex) Black Panther releases the energy stored in his suit as a full action. All creatures within 10 feet of him take force damage equal to the number of points he had stored in the suit. A successful DC 17 Reflex save halves this damage.
Vibranium Claws (Ex) Black Panther’s claws are made with vibranium, a rare element that is stronger than all known metals. His attacks ignore the 20 points of hardness and are treated as adamantine for the purposes of damage reduction.
T’Challa is the king of Wakanda, a small, yet technologically advanced nation in Africa. As the king of Wakanda, T’Challa has accepted the mantle of Black Panther, Wakanda’s legendary protector. As part of taking on the mantle, T’Challa consumed the heart-shaped herb which granted him supernatural abilities, including enhanced strength, speed, and resilience. In combination with his abilities, T’Challa makes use of a number of Wakanda’s technological developments. Through the combination of his skill, the technology afforded to him, and his determination, the Black Panther is able to defend not only Wakanda, but the entire world from dangerous threats. Black Panther has often teamed up with other important heroes including the likes of Iron Man and Captain America. In combat, he uses his blinding speed and unmatched strength to outmaneuver and overwhelm his foes.
That’s it for this week! If you end up introducing Black Panther into your game or you have any request for a future Monstrous Physique, please drop me a line at KnowDirection@hotmail.com.
