Glaring Tyrant - Revision history

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	'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.		'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.

	'''Ray Critical (Su)''': If any eye ray confirms a critical hit, the tyrant may choose to forgo all other benefits of the critical hit (e.g. double damage, effects from critical feats, etc.) to instead give a +4 bonus to the Save DC for that particular attack.		'''Ray Critical (Su)''': If any eye ray confirms a critical hit, the tyrant may choose to forgo all other benefits of the critical hit (e.g. double damage, effects from critical feats, etc.) to instead give a +4 circumstance bonus to the Save DC for that particular attack.

	'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per round usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.		'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per round usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.

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	'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.		'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.

			'''Ray Critical (Su)''': If any eye ray confirms a critical hit, the tyrant may choose to forgo all other benefits of the critical hit (e.g. double damage, effects from critical feats, etc.) to instead give a +4 bonus to the Save DC for that particular attack.

	'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per round usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.		'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per round usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.

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Special Abillities

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	'''Eye Rays (Su)''' Each of a glaring tyrant's ten eye stalks can produce a ray of magical energy with a range of 150 feet, once each round. Five different ray effects are available to the glaring tyrant, but it can only use each effect twice per round (that is, each effect can be generated by exactly two eye stalks). No matter the circumstances, the limit of ten rays, two of each type, cannot be exceeded in a single round. Further, the same effect may only be used against a specific target once per round. As a standard action, a glaring tyrant may fire any eye stalks it has not yet used this round. It can target up to three rays at a single target, but each ray must have different effects. Each ray requires a successful ranged touch attack. Save DCs are Charisma based and glaring tyrants gain a +4 racial bonus. Rays function as cast by a 19th level sorcerer.		'''Eye Rays (Su)''' Each of a glaring tyrant's ten eye stalks can produce a ray of magical energy with a range of 150 feet, once each round. Five different ray effects are available to the glaring tyrant, but it can only use each effect twice per round (that is, each effect can be generated by exactly two eye stalks). No matter the circumstances, the limit of ten rays, two of each type, cannot be exceeded in a single round. Further, the same effect may only be used against a specific target once per round. As a standard action, a glaring tyrant may fire any eye stalks it has not yet used this round. It can target up to three rays at a single target, but each ray must have different effects. Each ray requires a successful ranged touch attack. Save DCs are Charisma based and glaring tyrants gain a +4 racial bonus. Rays function as cast by a 19th level sorcerer.

	* The ''stunning ray'' Stuns the target on a failed Fortitude save (DC 21, calculated as if a third level spell).		* The ''stunning ray'' Stuns the target on a failed Fortitude save (DC 21, calculated as if a third level spell) for 1d6 rounds.
	* The ''blast ray'' does 6d6 points of energy damage, with the glaring tyrant choosing one of the five energy types (acid, cold, electricity, fire or sonic) as it fires.		* The ''blast ray'' does 6d6 points of energy damage, with the glaring tyrant choosing one of the five energy types (acid, cold, electricity, fire or sonic) as it fires.
	* The ''telekinesis ray'' functions as a telekinesis spell (DC 23). The alternative Combat Maneuver Bonus provided by the spell (see description) is based on Charisma (CMB +17). A telekinetic effect may be sustained over multiple rounds (as per the spell), but this requires that the ray remain focused on the target. In combat, glaring tyrants most often use this ray to bull rush, trip or grapple approaching melee fighters.		* The ''telekinesis ray'' functions as a telekinesis spell (DC 23). The alternative Combat Maneuver Bonus provided by the spell (see description) is based on Charisma (CMB +17). A telekinetic effect may be sustained over multiple rounds (as per the spell), but this requires that the ray remain focused on the target. In combat, glaring tyrants most often use this ray to bull rush, trip or grapple approaching melee fighters.
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	'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.		'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.

	'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per ~~turn~~ usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.		'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per round usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.

	For example, suppose a glaring tyrant encounters a party of four adventurers: a fighter, a cleric, a rogue, and a wizard. Both the fighter and the wizard get higher initiative rolls than the glaring tyrant, so it uses its sustained barrage ability, taking a free action at the start of the round to fire a ''slow'' ray at the fighter and another free action firing a ''stun'' ray at the wizard. Later in the round, on its own turn, it has eight rays left to fire. Since it already fired rays at the fighter and wizard, it can only target them with, at most, two rays each. It decides to use one against the fighter and two against the wizard. It casts three of the remaining rays against the cleric. The rouge, however, is under cover but has not yet acted in the round, so the glaring tyrant holds two rays in reserve for him. The rogue uses its action to attack, moving into the open. As he moves, the glaring tyrant uses the sustained barrage ability to target its two remaining rays at the rogue as free actionas. Since it can only use a given effect once per target, it spreads the rays around like so:		For example, suppose a glaring tyrant encounters a party of four adventurers: a fighter, a cleric, a rogue, and a wizard. Both the fighter and the wizard get higher initiative rolls than the glaring tyrant, so it uses its sustained barrage ability, taking a free action at the start of the round to fire a ''slow'' ray at the fighter and another free action firing a ''stun'' ray at the wizard. Later in the round, on its own turn, it has eight rays left to fire. Since it already fired rays at the fighter and wizard, it can only target them with, at most, two rays each. It decides to use one against the fighter and two against the wizard. It casts three of the remaining rays against the cleric. The rouge, however, is under cover but has not yet acted in the round, so the glaring tyrant holds two rays in reserve for him. The rogue uses its action to attack, moving into the open. As he moves, the glaring tyrant uses the sustained barrage ability to target its two remaining rays at the rogue as free actionas. Since it can only use a given effect once per target, it spreads the rays around like so:

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Special Abillities

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	'''Eye Rays (Su)''' Each of a glaring tyrant's ten eye stalks can produce a ray of magical energy with a range of 150 feet, once each round. Five different ray effects are available to the glaring tyrant, but it can only use each effect twice per round (that is, each effect can be generated by exactly two eye stalks). No matter the circumstances, the limit of ten rays, two of each type, cannot be exceeded in a single round. Further, the same effect may only be used against a specific target once per round. As a standard action, a glaring tyrant may fire any eye stalks it has not yet used this round. It can target up to three rays at a single target, but each ray must have different effects. Each ray requires a successful ranged touch attack. Save DCs are Charisma based and glaring tyrants gain a +4 racial bonus. Rays function as cast by a 19th level sorcerer.		'''Eye Rays (Su)''' Each of a glaring tyrant's ten eye stalks can produce a ray of magical energy with a range of 150 feet, once each round. Five different ray effects are available to the glaring tyrant, but it can only use each effect twice per round (that is, each effect can be generated by exactly two eye stalks). No matter the circumstances, the limit of ten rays, two of each type, cannot be exceeded in a single round. Further, the same effect may only be used against a specific target once per round. As a standard action, a glaring tyrant may fire any eye stalks it has not yet used this round. It can target up to three rays at a single target, but each ray must have different effects. Each ray requires a successful ranged touch attack. Save DCs are Charisma based and glaring tyrants gain a +4 racial bonus. Rays function as cast by a 19th level sorcerer.

	* The ''stunning ray'' ~~can either Stun~~ the target on a failed Fortitude save (DC 21, calculated as if a third level spell).		* The ''stunning ray'' Stuns the target on a failed Fortitude save (DC 21, calculated as if a third level spell).
	* The ''blast ray'' does 6d6 points of energy damage, with the glaring tyrant choosing one of the five energy types (acid, cold, electricity, fire or sonic) as it fires.		* The ''blast ray'' does 6d6 points of energy damage, with the glaring tyrant choosing one of the five energy types (acid, cold, electricity, fire or sonic) as it fires.
	* The ''telekinesis ray'' functions as a telekinesis spell (DC 23). The alternative Combat Maneuver Bonus provided by the spell (see description) is based on Charisma (CMB +17). A telekinetic effect may be sustained over multiple rounds (as per the spell), but this requires that the ray remain focused on the target. In combat, glaring tyrants most often use this ray to bull rush, trip or grapple approaching melee fighters.		* The ''telekinesis ray'' functions as a telekinesis spell (DC 23). The alternative Combat Maneuver Bonus provided by the spell (see description) is based on Charisma (CMB +17). A telekinetic effect may be sustained over multiple rounds (as per the spell), but this requires that the ray remain focused on the target. In combat, glaring tyrants most often use this ray to bull rush, trip or grapple approaching melee fighters.

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Design Choices

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	* Saving throws are a bit lower than usual for the CR.		* Saving throws are a bit lower than usual for the CR.

	The choice to use free actions for the sustained barrage ability is intentional, and a result of playtesting. It gives the tyrant a lot of flexibility and helps it manage groups of foes in a more fearsome way. Essentially, it can interrupt enemies very easily, ~~especially when combined with~~ its ~~higher~~ Perception skill. Without this ability, essentially the fighter closes the distance on his turn and lays a smackdown on the tyrant, ending the fight quickly.		The choice to use free actions for the sustained barrage ability is intentional, and a result of playtesting. It gives the tyrant a lot of flexibility and helps it manage groups of foes in a more fearsome way. Essentially, it can interrupt enemies very easily, while its high Perception skill usually spots all incoming threats. Without this ability, essentially the fighter closes the distance on his turn and lays a smackdown on the tyrant, ending the fight quickly.

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	* Saving throws are a bit lower than usual for the CR.		* Saving throws are a bit lower than usual for the CR.

	The choice to use free actions for the sustained barrage ability is intentional, and a result of playtesting. It gives the tyrant a lot of flexibility and helps it manage groups of foes in a more fearsome way. Essentially, it can interrupt enemies very easily. Without this ability, essentially the fighter closes the distance on his turn and lays a smackdown on the tyrant, ending the fight quickly.		The choice to use free actions for the sustained barrage ability is intentional, and a result of playtesting. It gives the tyrant a lot of flexibility and helps it manage groups of foes in a more fearsome way. Essentially, it can interrupt enemies very easily, especially when combined with its higher Perception skill. Without this ability, essentially the fighter closes the distance on his turn and lays a smackdown on the tyrant, ending the fight quickly.

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Special Abillities

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	'''All Around Vision (Ex)''' Glaring tyrants are exceptionally alert and circumspect. Their many eyes give them a +4 racial bonus on Perception checks, and they can't be flanked.		'''All Around Vision (Ex)''' Glaring tyrants are exceptionally alert and circumspect. Their many eyes give them a +4 racial bonus on Perception checks, and they can't be flanked.

	'''Baleful Eye (Su)''' The glaring tyrant can focus its large, central eye on an area, disrupting all spellcasting that ~~takes place there~~. As a free action, the glaring tyrant creates a 60 foot cone. Anyone in this area who attempts to cast a spell must make a caster level check (DC 27) to successfully complete the spell. This DC is Charisma based and includes a +4 racial bonus. The cone moves with the glaring tyrant and, as the tyrant is never considered to be inside the cone, does not affect the use of its eye rays.		'''Baleful Eye (Su)''' The glaring tyrant can focus its large, central eye on an area, disrupting all spellcasting that originates within it. As a free action, the glaring tyrant creates a 60 foot cone. Anyone in this area who attempts to cast a spell must make a caster level check (DC 27) to successfully complete the spell. This DC is Charisma based and includes a +4 racial bonus. The cone moves with the glaring tyrant and, as the tyrant is never considered to be inside the cone, does not affect the use of its eye rays.

	'''Can't Be Tripped (Ex)''' As creatures who float, glaring tyrants cannot be tripped.		'''Can't Be Tripped (Ex)''' As creatures who float, glaring tyrants cannot be tripped.

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	'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.		'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.

	'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target ~~or targets~~ within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per turn usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.		'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per turn usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.

	For example, suppose a glaring tyrant encounters a party of four adventurers: a fighter, a cleric, a rogue, and a wizard. Both the fighter and the wizard get higher initiative rolls than the glaring tyrant, so it uses its sustained barrage ability, taking ~~an immediate~~ action at the start of the round to fire a ''slow'' ray at the fighter and an ''stun'' ray ~~to try to stun~~ the wizard. Later in the round, on its own turn, it has eight rays left to fire. Since it already fired rays at the fighter and wizard, it can only target them with, at most, two rays each. It decides to use one against the fighter and two against the wizard. It casts three of the remaining rays against the cleric. The rouge, however, is under cover but has not yet acted in the round, so the glaring tyrant holds two rays in reserve for him. The rogue uses its action to attack, moving into the open. As he moves, the glaring tyrant uses the sustained barrage ability to target its two remaining rays at the rogue as ~~an immediate action~~. Since it can only use a given effect once per target, it spreads the rays around like so:		For example, suppose a glaring tyrant encounters a party of four adventurers: a fighter, a cleric, a rogue, and a wizard. Both the fighter and the wizard get higher initiative rolls than the glaring tyrant, so it uses its sustained barrage ability, taking a free action at the start of the round to fire a ''slow'' ray at the fighter and another free action firing a ''stun'' ray at the wizard. Later in the round, on its own turn, it has eight rays left to fire. Since it already fired rays at the fighter and wizard, it can only target them with, at most, two rays each. It decides to use one against the fighter and two against the wizard. It casts three of the remaining rays against the cleric. The rouge, however, is under cover but has not yet acted in the round, so the glaring tyrant holds two rays in reserve for him. The rogue uses its action to attack, moving into the open. As he moves, the glaring tyrant uses the sustained barrage ability to target its two remaining rays at the rogue as free actionas. Since it can only use a given effect once per target, it spreads the rays around like so:

	* Fighter: ''slow'' (from sustained barrage), ''disintegrate''		* Fighter: ''slow'' (from sustained barrage), ''disintegrate''
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	* Caster level: Default is to give the creature a caster level equal to its hit dice (19). Earlier versions reduced this, but playtesting suggested keeping the default as is. The only real result of this is that disintegrate does even more damage.		* Caster level: Default is to give the creature a caster level equal to its hit dice (19). Earlier versions reduced this, but playtesting suggested keeping the default as is. The only real result of this is that disintegrate does even more damage.
	* Saving throws are a bit lower than usual for the CR.		* Saving throws are a bit lower than usual for the CR.

			The choice to use free actions for the sustained barrage ability is intentional, and a result of playtesting. It gives the tyrant a lot of flexibility and helps it manage groups of foes in a more fearsome way. Essentially, it can interrupt enemies very easily. Without this ability, essentially the fighter closes the distance on his turn and lays a smackdown on the tyrant, ending the fight quickly.

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	Eye Rays&dagger;KEY:Eye Rays ~ Glaring Tyrant&dagger;CATEGORY:Special Ability&dagger;TYPE:SpecialAttack.Supernatural&dagger;VISIBLE:YES&dagger;SPELLS:Eye Rays\|TIMES=ATWILL\|CASTERLEVEL=HD\|Disintegrate,16+CHA+4\|Scorching Ray\|Slow,13+CHA+4\|Telekinesis,15+CHA+4&dagger;DESC:Each of a glaring tyrant's ten eye stalks can produce a ray of magical energy with a range of 150 feet, once each round. Five different ray effects are available to the glaring tyrant, but it can only use each effect twice per round (that is, each effect can be generated by exactly two eye stalks). No matter the circumstances, the limit of ten rays, two of each type, cannot be exceeded in a single round. Further, the same effect may only be used against a specific target once per round. As a standard action, a glaring tyrant may fire any eye stalks it has not yet used this round. It can target up to three rays at a single target, but each ray must have different effects. Each ray requires a successful ranged touch attack. The Stunning Ray can stuns a target on a failed Fortitude save (DC %1). The Blast Ray does 6d6 points of energy damage, with the glaring tyrant choosing the energy type as it fires. The Telekinesis Ray functions as a telekinesis spell (DC %3). The alternative Combat Maneuver Bonus provided by the spell (see description) is based on Charisma (CMB +%5). A telekinetic effect may be sustained over multiple rounds (as per the spell), but this requires that the ray remain focused on the target. In combat, glaring tyrants most often use this ray to bull rush, trip or grapple approaching melee fighters. The Slow Ray works as per the spell if it hits (DC %2). The Disintegrate Ray works as the spell (DC %4). Save DCs are Charisma based and glaring tyrants gain a +4 racial bonus. Rays function as cast by a %6th level sorcerer.\|13+CHA+4\|13+CHA+4\|15+CHA+4\|16+CHA+4\|13+CHA\|HD		Eye Rays&dagger;KEY:Eye Rays ~ Glaring Tyrant&dagger;CATEGORY:Special Ability&dagger;TYPE:SpecialAttack.Supernatural&dagger;VISIBLE:YES&dagger;SPELLS:Eye Rays\|TIMES=ATWILL\|CASTERLEVEL=HD\|Disintegrate,16+CHA+4\|Scorching Ray\|Slow,13+CHA+4\|Telekinesis,15+CHA+4&dagger;DESC:Each of a glaring tyrant's ten eye stalks can produce a ray of magical energy with a range of 150 feet, once each round. Five different ray effects are available to the glaring tyrant, but it can only use each effect twice per round (that is, each effect can be generated by exactly two eye stalks). No matter the circumstances, the limit of ten rays, two of each type, cannot be exceeded in a single round. Further, the same effect may only be used against a specific target once per round. As a standard action, a glaring tyrant may fire any eye stalks it has not yet used this round. It can target up to three rays at a single target, but each ray must have different effects. Each ray requires a successful ranged touch attack. The Stunning Ray can stuns a target on a failed Fortitude save (DC %1). The Blast Ray does 6d6 points of energy damage, with the glaring tyrant choosing the energy type as it fires. The Telekinesis Ray functions as a telekinesis spell (DC %3). The alternative Combat Maneuver Bonus provided by the spell (see description) is based on Charisma (CMB +%5). A telekinetic effect may be sustained over multiple rounds (as per the spell), but this requires that the ray remain focused on the target. In combat, glaring tyrants most often use this ray to bull rush, trip or grapple approaching melee fighters. The Slow Ray works as per the spell if it hits (DC %2). The Disintegrate Ray works as the spell (DC %4). Save DCs are Charisma based and glaring tyrants gain a +4 racial bonus. Rays function as cast by a %6th level sorcerer.\|13+CHA+4\|13+CHA+4\|15+CHA+4\|16+CHA+4\|13+CHA\|HD
	Baleful Eye&dagger;KEY:Baleful Eye ~ Glaring Tyrant&dagger;CATEGORY:Special Ability&dagger;TYPE:SpecialAttack.Supernatural&dagger;VISIBLE:YES&dagger;DESC:The glaring tyrant can focus its large, central eye on an area, disrupting all spellcasting that takes place there. As a free action, the glaring tyrant creates a 60 foot cone. The tyrant gains Spell Resistance %1 against any spell cast from inside this area. (This value calculated using 10 + half hit dice + Charisma bonus + 4 racial bonus). The cone moves with the glaring tyrant and, as the tyrant is never considered to be inside the cone, does not affect the use of its eye rays.\|10+(HD/2)+CHA+4		Baleful Eye&dagger;KEY:Baleful Eye ~ Glaring Tyrant&dagger;CATEGORY:Special Ability&dagger;TYPE:SpecialAttack.Supernatural&dagger;VISIBLE:YES&dagger;DESC:The glaring tyrant can focus its large, central eye on an area, disrupting all spellcasting that takes place there. As a free action, the glaring tyrant creates a 60 foot cone. The tyrant gains Spell Resistance %1 against any spell cast from inside this area. (This value calculated using 10 + half hit dice + Charisma bonus + 4 racial bonus). The cone moves with the glaring tyrant and, as the tyrant is never considered to be inside the cone, does not affect the use of its eye rays.\|10+(HD/2)+CHA+4
	Sustained Barrage&dagger;KEY:Sustained Barrage ~ Glaring Tyrant&dagger;CATEGORY:Special Ability&dagger;TYPE:SpecialAttack.Supernatural&dagger;VISIBLE:YES&dagger;DESC:Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As ~~an immediate~~ action, the tyrant may fire ~~up to two of its~~ eye ~~rays~~ at a target ~~or targets~~ within 60 feet. Use of these rays counts against the per turn usage and targeting limits of the eye rays. For example, if this ability is used prior to the glaring tyrant's action to fire two rays, it will only be able to fire the remaining eight rays on its standard action. Similarly, if the glaring tyrant fires all its rays as its standard action prior to using this ability, no ray uses will remain to power this ability later in the round.		Sustained Barrage&dagger;KEY:Sustained Barrage ~ Glaring Tyrant&dagger;CATEGORY:Special Ability&dagger;TYPE:SpecialAttack.Supernatural&dagger;VISIBLE:YES&dagger;DESC:Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire an eye ray at a target within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fire this way each turn. Use of these rays counts against the per turn usage and targeting limits of the eye rays. For example, if this ability is used prior to the glaring tyrant's action to fire two rays, it will only be able to fire the remaining eight rays on its standard action. Similarly, if the glaring tyrant fires all its rays as its standard action prior to using this ability, no ray uses will remain to power this ability later in the round.
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	'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.		'''Flight (Ex)''' A glaring tyrant's body is naturally buoyant. This buoyancy allows it to fly at a speed of 30 feet and grants it a permanent ''feather fall'' effect (as the spell) with personal range. The glaring tyrant may hover without needing to make a Fly skill check.

	'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As ~~an immediate~~ action, the tyrant may fire ~~up to four~~ of its eye rays at a target or targets within 60 feet. Use of these rays counts against the per turn usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.		'''Sustained Barrage (Su)''' Glaring tyrants continually seethe with arcane energy, allowing them to create a sustained barrage of rays. As a free action, the tyrant may fire one of its eye rays at a target or targets within 60 feet. Only one ray of each type may be fired in this way per round. Use of these rays counts against the per turn usage and targeting limits of the eye rays.

	For example, suppose a glaring tyrant encounters a party of four adventurers: a fighter, a cleric, a rogue, and a wizard. Both the fighter and the wizard get higher initiative rolls than the glaring tyrant, so it uses its sustained barrage ability, taking an immediate action at the start of the round to fire a ''slow'' ray at the fighter and an ''stun'' ray to try to stun the wizard. Later in the round, on its own turn, it has eight rays left to fire. Since it already fired rays at the fighter and wizard, it can only target them with, at most, two rays each. It decides to use one against the fighter and two against the wizard. It casts three of the remaining rays against the cleric. The rouge, however, is under cover but has not yet acted in the round, so the glaring tyrant holds two rays in reserve for him. The rogue uses its action to attack, moving into the open. As he moves, the glaring tyrant uses the sustained barrage ability to target its two remaining rays at the rogue as an immediate action. Since it can only use a given effect once per target, it spreads the rays around like so:		For example, suppose a glaring tyrant encounters a party of four adventurers: a fighter, a cleric, a rogue, and a wizard. Both the fighter and the wizard get higher initiative rolls than the glaring tyrant, so it uses its sustained barrage ability, taking an immediate action at the start of the round to fire a ''slow'' ray at the fighter and an ''stun'' ray to try to stun the wizard. Later in the round, on its own turn, it has eight rays left to fire. Since it already fired rays at the fighter and wizard, it can only target them with, at most, two rays each. It decides to use one against the fighter and two against the wizard. It casts three of the remaining rays against the cleric. The rouge, however, is under cover but has not yet acted in the round, so the glaring tyrant holds two rays in reserve for him. The rogue uses its action to attack, moving into the open. As he moves, the glaring tyrant uses the sustained barrage ability to target its two remaining rays at the rogue as an immediate action. Since it can only use a given effect once per target, it spreads the rays around like so: