The Monolithic are the 12 ur-mutants who lead the Las Vegas Murmur Priesthood as Gnostic saints and serene bodhisattvas. Each Monolith is a huge obsidian figure, vaguely humanoid,
frozen In place...but with minds FULL of raw psychic power! Each Monolith was originally a Tumor mutant, ‘til The Purity’s attack on Las Vegas inadvertently led to an EPIC-if-unanticipated metamorphosis into the Monolithic.
The Monolithic are more alike than they are UNalike, so, I’ll be listing a generic Monolith build then post the modifications to this template each Monolith possesses.
[Earth-B]the Monolithic.
Background Writeup:
All Monolithic are
POWERFULLY psychic!
PL9/200pp. (Massive sessile titans [good].)
Attributes: Strength - (-), Dexterity - (-), Constitution 28 (+9), Intelligence 30 (+10), Wisdom 28 (+9), Charisma 12 (+1). [58pp.]
Combat: BAB (melee -/ranged -) melee -/ranged +9, Defense (10) 10. [18pp.]
Saves: Toughness (+9) +9, Fortitude (+9) +11, Reflex (-) -, Will (+9) +11. [4pp.]
Feats: Sidekick 10 (each Monolith has a single Malignant Tumor mutant ‘interpreter’; built on PL6/150pp), Trance. [11pp.]
Skills: Concentrate (+9) +13, Diplomacy (+1) +5, Knowledges (+10) [noetics] +22, Knowledges (+10) [theology] +22, Professions (+9) [Gnostic Christian priests] +13, Sense Motive (+9) +17. [11pp.]
Powers: [100pp.]
Godlike Telepath: Telepathy 15 (Feats: Dynamic Array). [32pp.] —- [43pp.]
AP:
Mental Shielding: Mind Shield 15 (Extras: Impervious 17). [1pp.]
DAP:
AWAY!: Mind Blast (Extras: Area [burst]; Flaws: Mental Weapon). [2pp.]
DAP:
Cyberkinesis I: Datalink. [2pp.]
DAP:
Cyberkinesis II: Machine Animation. [2pp.]
DAP:
Psionic ‘Scream’: Mind Blast. [2pp.]
DAP:
Your Will is Mine: Mind Control. [2pp.]
Monolith: Growth 10 (Extras: Duration [continuous]; Flaws: Permanent). [30pp.]
Immortality. [5pp.]
Immunity 9 (full lifesupport). [9pp.]
Protection 9 (Extras: Impervious 4) [13pp.] —- [57pp.]
Drawbacks: Disability (-10pp; utterly immobile).
Complications:
Enigmatic Demigods
The Monolithic are like all cosmic entities, in that they are
very fond of giving vague, open-to-interpretation pseudo-answers to even the
simplist questions.
Silent...Mostly
When a Monolith speaks, it is worthwhile to pay attention.
Utter Hatred of The Purity
Transformed as they were by a super-bomb created by The Purity, the Monolithic loathe and abhor every facet of these anti-mutant fanatics.
—-/>_-This is a completed generic Monolith build.
Each Monolith was, prior to the destruction of Las Vegas, a Malignant Tumor mutant.
Andrew, the first Monolith: the Farwalker.
Theme Song: “Dream of Goodbye” by Miracle of Sound.
PL9/328pp. (Astral sojourner [good].)
Add the following skills:
Knowledges (cosmology) +12. [3pp.]
Add the following powers: [125pp.]
The Farwalker: Astral Form 20 (Extras: Duration [continuous]). [120pp.]
A Voice of All Worlds: Universal Translator (mental). [5pp.]
Add the following complication:
Yearns to be Free of His Sessile Physicality
Being immobile
sucks. Andrew will do just about
anything to regain his mobility...
Quote: ”AS ABOVE, SO BELOW.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Andrew the Farwalker build.
[Earth-B]
Andrew’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Telepathic Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes: Strength 8 (-1), Dexterity 22 (+6), Constitution 8 (-1), Intelligence 16 (+3), Wisdom 16 (+3), Charisma 18 (+4). [28pp.]
Combat:
Saves: Toughness (-1) -2, Fortitude (-1) -2, Reflex (+6) +8, Will (+3) +9. [6pp.]
Feats: Assessment, Benefit 1 (diplomatic immunity 1), Fascinate 1 (Diplomacy), Taunt, Trance. [5pp.]
Skills:
Powers:
Arachnoid Centaur: Additional Limbs 2 (six legs). [2pp.]
Growth 4 (Extras: Duration [continuous]; Flaws: Permanent). [12pp.]
Snare 6 (webbing). [6pp.] —- [20pp.]
Telepath: Mind Reading 10. [10pp.]
Mind Shield 6. [6pp.]
Super-Movement 1 (dimensional movement 1 [Earth-B’s wing of the Akashic Record]; Flaws: Must Leave Physical Body Behind). [1pp.]
Universal Translator (mental). [5pp.]
Telepath: Telepathy 6. [12pp.] —- [16pp.]
AP:
Telepathic Assault, Melee: Mind Blast 6 (psi-cutlass; Flaws: Mental Weapon). [1pp.]
AP:
Telepathic Assault, Ranged: Mind Blast 3. [1pp.]
AP:
Telepathic Defense, Melee: Immunity 12 (interaction checks, the Mental Weapon Mind Blast power). [1pp.]
AP:
Telepathic Defense, Ranged: Mind Shield 6 (Extras: Impenetrable 6). [1pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Easily Exhausted
Extremely Frail and Sickly
Often Feels Useless
Quote:
Andrew’s interpreter is currently at 97pp out of 150pp total.
His full name is Andrew Parker.
Prior to his apotheosis, Andrew was a jackal-headed telepath with the ability to turn insubstantial.
Kylie, the second Monolith: the Mythseer.
Background Writeup (the Worlds’ Henge): Heeeeeeeeere!
Theme Song:
PL9/263pp. (‘God’-caller [good].)
Add the following skill:
Bluff +8. [2pp.]
Add the following power:
Summon Pantheons: Summon Minion 20 (thoughtforms resembling deities of human mythology; each is built on PL7/145pp; x11 numbers; Extras: Horde, Progression 3 [number summonable per turn]). [63pp.]
Add the following complication:
Insufferably Arrogant
She’s arrogant, no question about it. She can conjure thoughtforms representing the gods of old. This means it appears that she’s commanding the hosts of Heaven. Though she
does know she’s really only controlling various thoughtforms, Kylie’s unique power has begun to go her head.
Quote: ”MYTHOLOGY HAS A REALITY AS VALID AS ANY MUNDANE CORPOREALITY.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Kylie the Mythseer build.
[Earth-B]
Kylie’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Vitakinetic Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats: Inprovised Tools, Inventor, Skill Mastery 1 (Computer, Knowledges [biological sciences], Medicine, Professions [surgeon]).
Skills:
Powers:
Healing Lifeforce: Chi 20 (healing). [20pp.]
Resurrection, Other: Immortality (Extras: Affects Others; Flaws: Only Affects Others). [5pp.]
Resurrection, Self: Immortality. [5pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Kylie’s interpreter is currently at 33pp out of 150pp total.
Her full name is Kylie Ashton.
Prior to her apotheosis, Kylie was a woman with seven arms (six of them deformed, useless or vestigial) with the ability to conjure images of mythological figures to entertain and amuse. Post-apotheosis, Kylie’s illusionary powers grossly expanded in scale.
Alone among the Monolithic, Kylie belongs to the multiversal-yet-sessile Worlds’ Henge.
Erin, the third Monolith: the Ancient Astronaut.
Theme Song:
P9/239pp. (‘Alien’-conjuring Gnostic bodhisattva [good].)
Add the following feats:
Leadership, Master Plan. [2pp.]
Add the following skills:
Knowledges (cosmology) +12, Knowledges (technology) +8 (for a total of +18), Pilot +4, Professions (astronaut) +4 for a total +13). [7pp.]
Add the following powers: [30pp.]
Voidconjuration: Summon Minion 10 (a Void-thoughtform; built on PL8/150pp; Extras: Heroic). [30pp.]
Add the following complication:
Relentlessly, Insatiably Curious
She must know! Truth equates to apotheosis! To gain a state higher than Monolith, she must learn as much factual data as if possible, then form correlations between utterly unrelated topics—-thus seeing the divine blueprint and thus...ascending.
Quote: ”’YOU’ AND ‘I’ ARE ILLUSIONARY AND FIGMENTS OF THE DREAMER. WE ARE ALL THAT DREAMER, FOREVER ON THAT CUSP BETWEEN WAKEFULNESS AND DELUSION.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Erin the Ancient Astronaut build.
[Earth-B]
Conjured void thoughtform.
PL6/150pp. (Alien geometry made manifest [evil?maybe?].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Can ATTEMPT to Communicate: Blast 6 (overwhelmingly loud music strangely both discordant and harmonious; Extras: Area [cone], Progression 6 [range]; Flaws: Full Power, Limited [lethal damage ONLY]). [12pp.]
Exists in More Than One Dimension Simultaneously: Super-Movement 3 (dimensional movement 3 [anywhere in the Forever Tree]; Extras: Duration [continuous]; Flaws: Limited [half-effect], Linked [to Incomprehensible Alien Geometries Insubstantial]). [3pp.]
Incomprehensble Alien Geometries: Insubstantial 2 (Extras: Duration [continuous]; Flaws: Linked [to Exists in More Than One Dimemsion Simultaneously Super-Movement], Permanent). [8pp.]
Nauseate 6 (Extras: Aura). [18pp.]
Super-Movement 3 (air-walking, dimensional movement 1 [Perpendicular-5]). [3pp.] —- [29pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
This generic conjured void thoughtform is currently at 44pp out of 150pp total.
[Earth-B]
Erin’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Precognitive illusion-weaver Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Blood: Mind Reading 4 (Flaws: Limited [target must be bleeding from a wound]). [2pp.]
Crystals: Super-Senses 18 (cosmic awareness, detect time distortions, postcognition, precognition, time sense; Flaws: Medium [transparent crystal to use as a ‘scrying device’]). [9pp.]
Veils: Color Control 10 (Flaws: Medium [fabric to layer colors onto]). [5pp.]
Concealment 4 (Flaws: Medium [fabric to hide behind]). [2pp.]
Illusion 10 (sight only; Flaws: Medium [fabric to layer the imagery onto]). [5pp.] —- [12pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Erin’s interpreter is currently at 23pp out of 150pp total.
Her full name is Erin ‘Tsarina’ Quinton.
Erin, pre-apotheosis—-even pre-Ectoplasmic Pollination—-was an astronaut for NASA, and had done several missions. She eventually transformed into a squat, chitinous Tumor who had really long-range telepathy...but, post-apotheosis, that telepathy TRANSFORMED, and now can conjure alien thoughtforms to Earth from millions of lightyears away, to do her bidding.
David, the fourth Monolith: the Oracle’s Voice.
Theme Song: “Find My Way” by Nine Inch Nails.
PL9/212pp. (ESP-gifted Gnostic saint [good].)
Add the following feats:
Fascinate 1 (Perform [poetry]). [1pp.]
Add the following skills:
Perform (poetry) +8, Professions (poet) +8. [2pp.]
Add the following power: [9pp.]
The Voice of the Oracle: Super-Senses 4 (postcognition; Flaws: Check Required [Professions {poet}]). [2pp.]
Super-Senses 14 (cosmic awareness, precognition; Flaws: Check Required [Perform {poetry]]). [7pp.] —- [9pp.]
Add the following complication:
Believes Destiny is Fixed and Immutable
Time can’t change. What was, will be forever. What will be, has the impossible weight of the avalanche. And what is, is in the hands of unseen gods. Actions are preordained. Free will is an illusion. We are all puppets; he’s just a puppet who can see his strings...
Quote: ”THE FUTURE IS IMMUTABLE, DO NOT FIGHT IT; LET TEMPORAL INEVITABILITY TAKE ITS DREADFUL COURSE...!”
—-/>_-This is a completed David the Oracle’s Voice build.
[Earth-B]
David’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Telepathic Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
His full name is David Richard.
Pre-apotheosis, David was a brick literally made out of some strange kind of living bricks.
By way of poetry, David can see into the past and the future, as well as divine events of universal—-or even multiversal—-significance.
Saul, the fifth Monolith: the Implacable.
Theme Song:
PL 9/265pp. (The indestructible bodhisattva [good].)
Add the following feats:
Last Stand. [1pp.]
Add the following powers: [64pp.]
Quasi-Invincible Body: Immunity 80 (all lethal energy damage, all lethal physical damage; Flaws: Limited [half-effect]). [40pp.]
Quasi-Invincible Will: Features 4 false layer of thoughts [+4 to Will Saves vs telepathic effects]). [4pp.]
Immunity 10 (the Mind Control power). [10pp.]
Immunity 20 (mental effects; Extras: Affects Others; Flaws: Ablative, Limited [half-effect]). [10pp.] —- [24pp.]
Add the following complication:
100% Dedicated Pacifist
Quote: ”I AM SECURE IN THE FORTRESS THAT IS MYSELF.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Saul the Implacable build.
[Earth-B]
Saul’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Defensively telekinetic Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Faux Power-Armor: Protection 6 (Extras: Impervious 5; Flaws: Ablative, Source [nearby debris]). [3pp.]
Wall of Debris: Force Constructs 6 (Flaws: Limited [simple shapes ONLY], Source [nearby debris]). [3pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Saul’s interpreter is currently at 6pp out of 150pp total.
His full name is Saul Kriegler.
Saul will endure to the end of tine. That is his blessing, that is his curse.
Kevin, the sixth Monolith: the Fury.
Theme Song: “Believer” by Imagine Dragons.
PL10/270pp. (Telekinetic guru [good].)
Modify his combat stats as follows:
BAB melee +6. [12pp.]
Add the following feats:
Attack Specialization 1 (Telekinetic Lash Mind Blast 1). [1pp.]
Add the following powers: [67pp.]
Mega-Telekinesis: Telekinesis 15. [30pp.]
Telekinetic Lash: Mind Blast 9 (Feats: Homing 1; Flaws: Mental Weapon). [19pp.]
Telekinetic Shield: Force Field 9. [18pp.]
Add the following complication:
Easily Angered
Quote: ”THERE IS NO POINT IN AGGRESSION. I CAN ENDURE ANYTHING YOU ATTACK ME WITH. BE CALM. LET US HAVE COMMUNION, AND KNOW PEACE....OR I WILL END YOU.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Kevin the Fury build.
[Earth-B]
Kevin’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Low-tier reality-weaving Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Giant Gash in His Chest: Features 1 (internal compartment 1). [1pp.]
Reality-Alteration, Outer: Transform 10 (any to any). [90pp.] —- [91pp.]
AP:
Reality-Alteration, Inner: Shapeshift 10 (Extras: Action [reaction]). [1pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Kevin’s interpreter is currently at 92pp out of 150pp total.
His full name is Kevin Madrid.
Pre-apotheosis, Kevin was a strange creature, a Malignant Tumor with a grossly swollen head, a tiny, shrunken vestigial body and was blessed with powerful telekinesis such as the ability to levitate even while asleep, unconscious or drugged sonehow.
Alexa, the seventh Monolith: the Judge of All That is Evil.
Theme Song:
PL9/272pp. (Illusionist SO strong she can partially alter reality [good].)
Add the following powers: [72pp.]
Quasi-Omnipotent: Variable Power 9 (any number of traits at once of the ‘Quasi-Real Matter Transformation’ descriptor). ]72pp.]
Add the following complication:
No Longer Sure She’s Waking or Dreaming
Quote: ”...the dream has swallowed me whole...”
—-/>_-This is a completed Alexa the Judge of All That is Evil build.
[Earth-B]
Alexa’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Literally indestructible Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes: Strength 10 (+0), Dexterity 10 (+0), Constitution 10 (+0), Intelligence 12 (+1), Wisdom 12 (+1), Charisma 14 (+2). [8pp.]
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Indestructible: Immunity 80 (all lethal energy damage, all lethal physical damage). [80pp.]
Immunity 80 (all non-lethal energy damage, all non-lethal physical damage; Flaws: Limited [half-effect]). [40pp.] —- [120pp.]
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Alexa’s interpreter is currently at 128pp out of 150pp total.
Her full name is Alexa Fitzroye.
Alexa is a disorganized schizophrenic with trouble separating fantasy from reality. Her transformation (first into a perfectly translucent ‘living illusion’ Malignant Tumor, then into a Monolith) has set her even further adrift, unlatching Alexa from all mundanity.
Marcus, the eighth Monolith: the Serene Silent Teacher.
Theme Song:
PL9/220pp. (Enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a mystery [good].)
Add the following feats:
Leadership, Taunt. [2pp.]
Add the following powers:
BE SILENT!: Nullify 9 (sound). [18pp.]
Add the following complication:
To Learn, Unlearn
Marcus has the ‘Wise Old Master on the Mountaintop’ schtick down
pat; it
can be a bit annoying.
Quote: ”TO LEARN, SEEK WITHIN, TO UNDERSTAND, LOOK WITHOUT, TO COMPREHEND, OPEN YOUR EYES. LET US MEDITATE.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Marcus the Serene Silent Teacher build.
[Earth-B]
Marcus’ interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Superspeedster Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
SHHHHH!!!
Echo, the ninth Monolith: Who Speaks The Word.
Theme Song:
PL 9/272pp. (She who comprehends the essence of things [good].)
Modify her attributes as follows:
Charisma +6. [6pp.]
Add the following feats:
Connected, Fascinate 2 (Bluff, Diplomacy), Inspire, Leadership, Second Chance 1 (Gather Information checks when dealing with mutants 1), Taunt, Well-Informed. [8pp.]
Add the following skills:
Bluff +4, Diplomacy +8, Gather Information +12, Intimidate +4. [7pp.]
Add the following powers: [51pp.]
Hearing the Word: Features 1 (temporal inertia). [1pp.]
Immunity 25 (interaction checks, sonic effects). [25pp.]
Mind Reading 20. [20pp.] —- [46pp.]
Speaking the Word: Universal Translator (mental). [5pp.]
Add the following complication:
A Believer in Destiny...Though NOT to the Same Extent as, Say, David the Oracle’s Voice
Quote: ”TIME IS MORE ENDURING THAN FATHER WOULD HAVE US BELIEVE. WHY IS FATHER LYING TO US? WHAT IS FATHER CONCEALING? WHAT DOES THE DREAM MOTH DREAM?”
—-/>_-This is a completed Echo Who Speaks the Word build.
[Earth-B]
Echo’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Memory-altering/memory-excising Malignant Tumor mutant [neutral].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Echo commands the Logos, a thoughtform trapped in her own mind that permits her immense telepathic powers, including the ability to remember erased or altered timelines. Physically, she is immune to sonic-based effects.
Aaron, the tenth Monolith: the Allknowing.
Theme Song:
PL9/252pp. (Aware, theoretically, of
EVERYTHING [good].)
Modify his attributes as follows:
Intelligence +12 (for a total of 42 [+16]), Wisdom +12 (for a total of 40 [+15]). [24pp.]
Modify his saves as follows:
Will +5 (for a total of +22 [when Wisdom modifier is also added in]). [5pp.]
Add the following powers: [23pp.]
’In Tune’ With the Whole of the Universe: Super-Senses 18 (acute analytical cosmic awareness, analytical dimension sense, analytical direction sense, analytical time sense). [18pp.]
Universal Translator (mental). [5pp.] —- [23pp.]
Add the following complication:
A Bit of a Smug A*****e
Quote: ”OF COURSE. I KNEW THAT. I KNOW ALL THINGS.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Aaron the Allknowing build.
[Earth-B]
Aaron’s interpreter.
PL9/150pp. (Maharajah biokinetic in disguise [evil].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
His full name is Aaron Dooley.
Pre-apotheosis, Aaron was a Malignant Tumor with a supercomputer literally growing out of his spine, giving him a genius intelligence. Now that he’s a Monolith, this ‘computer’ has consumed his entire body, gifting Aaron with potential omniscience!
Cale, the eleventh Monolith: the Seeing-Inward.
Thene Song:
PL9/248pp. (Silent enigma [good].)
Add the following powers: [48pp.]
Joined to the Earth: Immoveable 15. [15pp.]
Silent in Thought: Immunity 25 (all interaction checks, all mental effects). [25pp.]
Silent in Voice: Features 1 (his voice never echoes [+2 to Diplomacy, +2 to Intimidate]). [1pp.].
Immunity 6 (he can’t be compelled to speak if he doesn’t wish to speak, pain effects). [6pp.] —- [7pp.]
Add the following complication:
Will Not Speak to Non-Psychics
Quote: ”...”
—-/>_-This is a completed Cale the Seeing-Inward build.
[Earth-B]
Cale’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Anti-psychic Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
Cale’s full name is Cale Sedner.
Pre-apotheosis, Cale was a completely immobile telepathic Malignant Tumor mutant telepath who was virtually catatonic 99% of the time. Post-apotheosis—-well, not much’s changed...!
Christian, the twelfth Monolith: the Blinded Monk.
Theme Song:
PL 9/257pp. (Blind old wise master [good].)
Add the following feats:
Assessment, Speed-of-Thought. [2pp.]
Add the following powers: [28pp.]
Monk’s Chant: Blast 9 (sonic shouts). [18pp.]
Monk’s Insight: Mind Reading 20 (Flaws: Limited [emotions ONLY]). [10pp.]
Add the following Disability:
Disability (-1pp; blind).
Add the following complications:
Fascinated With Ever-Deepening Gnostic Mysteries
Quote: ”TO SEE WITHOUT LOOK WITHIN.”
—-/>_-This is a completed Christian the Blinded Monk build.
[Earth-B]
Christian’s interpreter.
PL6/150pp. (Teleporting Malignant Tumor mutant [good].)
Attributes:
Combat:
Saves:
Feats:
Skills:
Powers:
Drawbacks:
Complications:
Quote:
His full name is Christian Reiner.
Christian, pre-apotheosis, was the only Monolith to be a Benign Tumor—-in other words, Christian was not heavily deformed and looked more-or-less human.