Deadly Gardens to act against its nature This is a mind-affecting effect The save DC is Charisma-based Ego Transfer (Su) A hypno-lotus adds its Charisma modifier to its Will saving throws (+4 for a typical hypno-lotus) A creature affected by its aura of mesmerizing petals adds this bonus to its Will saving throws except against the hypno-lotus’ abilities Inception Vulnerability (Ex) A hypno-lotus’ psychic nature leaves it vulnerable to mental attacks Mindaffecting abilities can affect a hypno-blossom, but it has a 50% chance to ignore the effect each round This doesn’t end the effect, but it does allow it to act normally for that round Sinister Pattern (Su) A hypno-lotus can choose a creature within 30 feet that can see it and display wicked symbols to that creature that invade its mind The creature must succeed at a DC 19 Will saving throw, or use its next standard action to attack itself to the best of its ability This is a mind-affecting effect The save DC is Charisma-based Thrall Telepathy (Su) A hypno-lotus can telepathically and wordlessly communicate with a creature affected by its aura of mesmerizing petals at any distance as long as they are both on the same plane Hypno-Lotus Huge, brightly colored flowers sprout from a mass of thick vines The petals pulse and dance with alluring patterns and symbols HYPNO-LOTUS CR 10 XP 9,600 N Medium plant Init +8; Senses low-light vision; Perception +21 Aura mesmerizing petals (60 ft., DC 19) DEFENSE AC 24, touch 14, flat-footed 20 (+4 Dex, +10 natural) hp 127 (15d8+60) Fort +13, Ref +9, Will +11 DR 5/slashing; Immune plant traits; Resist acid 10 Weaknesses inception vulnerability OFFENSE Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft Melee slams +15 (1d4+2 plus grab) Space ft.; Reach ft (10 ft with slam) Special Attacks sinister pattern (Will DC 19) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 10th; concentration +20) At will—charm person (DC 17) 1/day—synaptic pulseOA (DC 19) STATISTICS Hypno-lotus grow in highly populated areas full of potential psychic thralls Using its enticing flowers, a hypno-blossom collects a mass of caretakers to serve its needs These followers vary, ranging from wellmeaning botanists to cult-like devotees The social nature of these groups of thralls ensures that even those who break from the hypno-lotus’ control are frequently re-exposed to its psychic influence A hypno-lotus uses its psychic thralls to secure a safe and often hidden home where it can flourish under the attentions of its hypnotized attendants Often its needs are simple, and can be met with minimal disruption to its thralls’ daily lives Most hypno-lotus crave more luxurious lifestyles though, taking more and more of their thralls’ time, energy, and wealth, demanding of them doting affection and servitude that rivals royalty A typical hypno-blossom is feet tall and weighs 80 pounds Mulch Stalker Str 15, Dex 18, Con 19, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 23 Base Atk +11; CMB +15 (+19 grapple); CMD 27 Feats Agile Maneuvers, BlindFight, Combat Casting, Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative, Nimble Moves, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Finesse Skills Climb +25, Perception +21; Racial Modifiers +8 to Climb Languages Aklo, Sylvan (can’t speak); thrall telepathy SQ ego transfer ECOLOGY Environment any urban Organization solitary or garden (1 plus humanoid thralls) Treasure incidental SPECIAL ABILITIES Aura of Mesmerizing Petals (Su) The shifting patterns of a hypno-lotus’ petals hypnotize any that see them A creature that sees a hypno-lotus’ petals within 60 feet must succeed at a DC 19 Will save or be compelled to serve it and defend it from harm An affected creature can attempt a new saving throw every day, or if forced 56