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 | HD = 7
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 | THAC0 = 17
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 '''Flesh golems''' are constructed, animated beings formed from the corpses of [[Humanoid|humanoids]], most commonly [[Human Race & Physiology|human]]. The process of their creation is outlined in the [[Sage Study|sage study]], [[Golems (sage study)|golems]]. Unlike other constructs, a flesh golem possesses intelligence and independent thought, making it distinct from its mindless counterparts. However, once animated, it lacks knowledge and understanding, requiring education from its creator. This process demands patience and dedication, but if completed successfully, the flesh golem becomes a devoted [[Follower|follower]]. Over time, the creator can rely on the golem as a trusted ally, capable of independent action while remaining steadfast in its support of its master.
-[[File:Flesh Golem.jpg|left|350px]]
+[[File:Flesh Golem.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 __TOC__Due to the nature of its construction, a '''flesh golem''' is grotesquely hideous, possessing a [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma]] score ranging from 0 to 2. While its appearance does not directly induce the effects of [[Horror (effect)|horror]], it provokes instinctive revulsion, causing discomfort and alarm in those who see it clearly. To mitigate this reaction, a flesh golem will almost always shroud itself beneath cloaks or heavy garments, keep its face obscured or engage with others in dimly lit or shadowed settings.

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 '''Flesh golems''' are constructed, animated beings formed from the corpses of [[Humanoid|humanoids]], most commonly [[Human Race & Physiology|human]]. The process of their creation is outlined in the [[Sage Study|sage study]], [[Golems (sage study)|golems]]. Unlike other constructs, a flesh golem possesses intelligence and independent thought, making it distinct from its mindless counterparts. However, once animated, it lacks knowledge and understanding, requiring education from its creator. This process demands patience and dedication, but if completed successfully, the flesh golem becomes a devoted [[Follower|follower]]. Over time, the creator can rely on the golem as a trusted ally, capable of independent action while remaining steadfast in its support of its master.
-[[File:Flesh Golem.jpg|left|315px]]
+[[File:Flesh Golem.jpg|left|350px]]
 __TOC__Due to the nature of its construction, a '''flesh golem''' is grotesquely hideous, possessing a [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma]] score ranging from 0 to 2. While its appearance does not directly induce the effects of [[Horror (effect)|horror]], it provokes instinctive revulsion, causing discomfort and alarm in those who see it clearly. To mitigate this reaction, a flesh golem will almost always shroud itself beneath cloaks or heavy garments, keep its face obscured or engage with others in dimly lit or shadowed settings.

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 | special = [[Magic to Hit|magic to hit]], [[Natural Abilities|natural immunities]],<br>[[Resurrection (spell)|resurrection]], [[Strength (ability stat)|strength (19)]]
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-'''Flesh golems''' are constructed, animated beings created from the corpses of [[Humanoid|humanoids]], most commonly [[Human Race & Physiology|human]].  The method of their creation is detailed under the [[Sage Study|sage study]], [[Golems (sage study)|golems]]. Unlike other constructions, however, the flesh golem is highly intelligent and able to think for itself.  Once created, it must be educated, which requires some resolve on behalf of its creator ... but if this can be accomplished, the flesh golem will become the creator's loyal [[Follower|follower]].  This will enable the creator to rely upon the golem as an ally, while the golem acts on its own in support of the creator.
+== Nature ==
-[[File:Flesh Golem.jpg|left|315px]]
+Interacting with a flesh golem in an open setting, or once its odour is consciously recognised, requires a successful [[Wisdom (ability stat)|wisdom]] and [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] [[Ability Checks|'''check''']]. If either fails, the individual will instinctively recoil, unable to maintain the conversation long enough to reach a meaningful exchange.
 == Advantages ==
-Being made of flesh, these golems are subject to most elemental attacks that would affect humanoids, such as [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]] or [[Petrification|petrification]].  However, they lack nerve endings, so that flesh golems cannot feel pain, nor are their minds similar to humans.  This makes them '''naturally immune''' to [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]] and [[Charm|charm]], [[Gas-based Attacks|gas]], [[Paralysation|paralysation]] or [[Cold-based Attacks|cold-based attacks]].
+Being composed of flesh, '''flesh golems''' are vulnerable to many of the same elemental forces that affect humanoids, including [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]] and [[Petrification|petrification]]. However, their unique construction grants them certain immunities. Lacking nerve endings, they do not experience pain and their minds are fundamentally different from those of living beings. As a result, they are '''naturally immune''' to [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]], [[Charm|charm]], [[Gas-based Attacks|gas]], [[Paralysation|paralysation]] and [[Cold-based Attacks|cold-based attacks]].
-Flesh golems can only be '''struck by magic weapons''' that have a minimum bonus of +1.  Though it has a '''19 strength''', the creature will typically shun weapons, unless specifically asked by its creator to use on.
+Flesh golems can only be '''struck by magic weapons''' with a minimum enchantment of +1. Despite their '''19 strength''', they typically eschew the use of weapons unless explicitly instructed by their creator. They rely instead on their immense physical power in combat.
-[[Electro-based Attacks|Electricity]] will restore half the number of [[Hit Points|hit points]] to the flesh golem as it would normally do as [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  If the golem is dead, this restoration will '''resurrect''' the golem (treat as -10 hit points for calculating how many hit points the electricity restores).  This resurrection can be performed long after the golem's death, as the golem's flesh wastes away at a rate of only 1% per month.  It will cease being a golem once this wastage increases beyond 50% of its original mass.  Once the golem resurrects, it will seek to locate enough dead flesh to restore its mass to 340 lbs., sewing flesh into its own body (which it will know to do).
+A unique property of the flesh golem is its reaction to [[Electro-based Attacks|electricity]], which restores half the amount of [[Hit Points|hit points]] that would normally be lost as [[Damage (hit points)|damage]]. If a flesh golem is destroyed, a sufficient surge of electricity can '''resurrect''' it, treating it as if it were at -10 hit points when determining how much healing occurs. This revival is not time-sensitive, as the golem's flesh deteriorates at an extremely slow rate — only 1% per month. If the golem's remains lose more than 50% of their original mass, the creature ceases to be a golem and cannot be revived. If successfully resurrected, it will instinctively seek out and graft additional flesh to restore its mass to 340 lbs., a process it understands innately.
-The flesh golem will abandon a fight if it feels pressed, as its prime motivation is to keep its body intact.  It will not hesitate to jump from a great height or immerse itself, or otherwise seek a hiding place where it cannot be found, so that at a later time, restored, it can again challenge its enemies.  During storms, flesh golems will wander into the open, using a long piece of metal as an attractor, in the hopes of being struck by lightning in order to restore itself fully.
+Flesh golems exhibit strong self-preservation instincts. If a battle turns against them, they will retreat rather than risk destruction. They will leap from great heights, submerge themselves in water or find a hidden refuge where they can remain undetected until they are able to restore themselves. During thunderstorms, a flesh golem will actively seek out open areas, wielding a long metal object as an attractor in the hope of being struck by lightning, which will fully restore its health.
 == Control ==
-Flesh golems cannot be controlled like other golems.
+'''Flesh golems''' cannot be commanded or controlled in the manner of other golems. Once brought to life, they possess full autonomy over their actions and decisions. While they may be reasoned with or persuaded to follow their creator's directives, such loyalty is never absolute. Their continued obedience depends upon the nature of their relationship with their maker and the circumstances of their existence.
 See [[Bestiary]]

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 | THAC0 = 17
 | hpdie = 2d4
-| attack = fist/fist
+| attack = '''2''': two [[Fist (attack)|fists]]
-| dmg = 2–16/2–16
+| dmg = fist (2–16)
 | special = [[Magic to Hit|magic to hit]], [[Natural Abilities|natural immunities]],<br>[[Resurrection (spell)|resurrection]], [[Strength (ability stat)|strength (19)]]
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 == Advantages ==
-Being made of flesh, these golems are subject to most elemental attacks that would affect humanoids, such as [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Acidic Attacks|acid]] or [[Petrification|petrification]].  However, they lack nerve endings, so that flesh golems cannot feel pain, nor are their minds similar to humans.  This makes them '''naturally immune''' to [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]] and [[Charm|charm]], [[Gas Attacks|gas]], [[Paralysation|paralysation]] or [[Cold-based Attacks|cold-based attacks]].
+Being made of flesh, these golems are subject to most elemental attacks that would affect humanoids, such as [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]] or [[Petrification|petrification]].  However, they lack nerve endings, so that flesh golems cannot feel pain, nor are their minds similar to humans.  This makes them '''naturally immune''' to [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]] and [[Charm|charm]], [[Gas Attacks|gas]], [[Paralysation|paralysation]] or [[Cold-based Attacks|cold-based attacks]].
 Flesh golems can only be '''struck by magic weapons''' that have a minimum bonus of +1.  Though it has a '''19 strength''', the creature will typically shun weapons, unless specifically asked by its creator to use on.

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 {{Bestiarychart
 | name = Flesh Golem
-| species = [[Construct|construct]]
+| species = [[Construct (entity)|construct]]
 | noapp = 1
 | behaviour = servant