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DARKMANTLESTRANGE EMIGRES FROM THE SHADOWFELE-, darkmantleslurk in caverns, ruins, and other dark places.They feed by dropping on prey from above.DARKMANTLEENVELOPER TACTICSA darkmantle enveloper waits for a group toapproach. Once a few targets are near, it attacks withshadowcryand then immediately drops down to useengulf against a dazed foe.DARKMANTLE LOREArcana DC 14: Darkmantles are strange predatorsfrom the Shadowfell. The enveloper clings to theceiling and drops upon prey, using its size to engulfa foe.Arcana DC 19: Shadar kai and cave dwellers usedarkmantles as guard pets. Darkmantles possess atleast as much intelligence as dogs.ENCOUNTER GROUPSDarkmantles often hunt in hanging packs. They arealso used as living traps by numerous humanoid tribes.Darkmantle EnveloperLarge shadow magical beastInitiative +12 Senses Perception +7; blindsight 8,darkvisionLevel 8 LurkerXP350Shadowy Field aura 5; bright light within the aura is reduced todim light.HP 76; Bloodied 38AC 21; Fortitude 22, Reflex 20, Will 19Vulnerable 5 radiant (a darkmantle enveloper that takes radiantdamage cannot use shadowy field until the end of its next turn)Speed 2, climb 2 (spider climb), fly 6; see also darkjump© Tentacle Lash (standard; at-will)+13 vs. AC; 2d6 + 5 damage.•r Engulf (standard; usable only while the darkmantle enveloperdoes not have a creature grabbed; at-will)+11 vs. Reflex; 2d6 + 5 damage, and the target is grabbed.The target is blinded until the grab ends. Sustain Minor: Theenveloper sustains the grab, and the target takes 5 damage.Shadowcry (minor; encounter) • ThunderClose burst 3; targets enemies; +11 vs. Fortitude; 1d4 + 3thunder damage, and the target is dazed until the end of thedarkmantle enveloper's next turn.Darkjump (immediate reaction, when damaged by an attack;recharge [X] [Til) • TeleportationThe darkmantle enveloper teleports 6 squares to a space thatis in darkness or is illuminated by dim light. The enveloperbecomes invisible, and its shadowy field aura is deactivated untilthe start of its next turn.Alignment Unaligned Languages —Skills Stealth +13Str 19 (+8) Dex 19 (+8) Wis 16 (+7)Con 22 (+10) Int 3 (+0) Cha 5 (+1)Level 6 Encounter (XP 1,400)• 2 darkmantle envelopers (level 8 lurker)• 2 duergar shock troopers (level 6 brute)• 1 duergar theurge (level 5 controller)