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Chososion, hazards across the [[Inner Planes]], are odd, ray-like beings covered in fins, with gaping, tooth-rimmed mouths from which twitching pseudopods emerge.  These creatures appear tangible enough, but prove unaffected by nearly all matter and energy.  Almost always found on their own, the chososion seem to have no society or even language, despite their apparent intelligence.
Chososion, hazards across the [[Inner Planes]], are odd, ray-like beings covered in fins, with gaping, tooth-rimmed mouths from which twitching pseudopods emerge.  These creatures appear tangible enough, but prove unaffected by nearly all matter and energy.  Almost always found on their own, the chososion seem to have no society or even language, despite their apparent intelligence.
'''Chososion<ref>{{cite |title=Planescape MCIII |pagenum=pp. 26-27}}</ref>:''' AC -5; MV Fl 12 (A); HD 8; THAC0 13; #AT 2; Dmg 1d8/1d8; SA Discorporating poison; SD Struck only by +4 or better weapons, immunities; SW ; MR 95%; SZ M (6' across); ML Elite (14); Int High (13-14); AL TN; XP 8,000.


Chososion were first discovered by the [[shad]] of the [[Elemental Plane of Earth]], to whom they owe their name; the word "chososion" in that race's language translated roughly to "out of reach."  These creatures can be found throughout the [[Ethereal]] and Inner Planes, floating about and seeking food.
Chososion were first discovered by the [[shad]] of the [[Elemental Plane of Earth]], to whom they owe their name; the word "chososion" in that race's language translated roughly to "out of reach."  These creatures can be found throughout the [[Ethereal]] and Inner Planes, floating about and seeking food.
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Though its actions suggest feeding, the creature does not seem to consume any of the substances found on the planes.  Some believe the chososion feeds on the primal nature of these planes itself, satiating itself by its mere presence, though such beliefs are obviously unsubstantiated.  Until a person manages to converse with a chososion directly, such things will continue to be mysteries.
Though its actions suggest feeding, the creature does not seem to consume any of the substances found on the planes.  Some believe the chososion feeds on the primal nature of these planes itself, satiating itself by its mere presence, though such beliefs are obviously unsubstantiated.  Until a person manages to converse with a chososion directly, such things will continue to be mysteries.
==Abilities==
The greatest boon of the chososion is its intangibility.  This allows it to not merely ignore most attacks made against it (its high MR, AC, and resistance to weapons all coming from this trait), but also the ill effects of all the Inner Planes.  From the heat of [[Elemental Plane of Fire|Fire]] to the fumes of [[Paraelemental Plane of Magma|Magma]] to the life-draining forces of the [[Negative Energy Plane]], little seems to impede the chososion's journeys.  However, they are entirely unable to leave the Inner Planes by any means, passing through vortices, portals, or other methods of transit beyond the Ethereal as if they weren't there.
As mentioned, however, there is one exception to the intangibility of the chososion; its pseudopods, which though vulnerable to others, allow it to defend itself quite readily.  The pads being covered with razor-sharp hooks, these tentacle-like limbs can cause a good deal of harm even through nothing but mere physical contact.  The real danger, however, comes from the creature's poison, which it secretes through these hooks.  Known as "discorporation poison", an unlucky berk that gets a bit of this in his body more likely than not doesn't have much longer.
The basic symptoms resemble any number of paralytics, with those subjected to its effects frozen in place within 1d6 rounds upon a failed saving throw vs. poison.  Upon the onset of the paralysis, a second save vs. death must be made.  If this save passes, the victim is merely paralyzed for a further 3d6 rounds.  If it is failed, however, the victim disappears immediately, as if hit by a ''disintegrate'' spell.  Some believe this is the utter destruction of the victim, thus the name.  Others, however, believe this instead somehow brings the victim to the home realm of the chososion, for whatever purpose.  Either way, however, none have ever been known to recover (or return as the case may be) from such an effect.


==References==
==References==
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* {{cite |title=Planescape MCIII |pagenum=pp. 26-27}}

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Chososion, hazards across the Inner Planes, are odd, ray-like beings covered in fins, with gaping, tooth-rimmed mouths from which twitching pseudopods emerge. These creatures appear tangible enough, but prove unaffected by nearly all matter and energy. Almost always found on their own, the chososion seem to have no society or even language, despite their apparent intelligence.

Chososion were first discovered by the shad of the Elemental Plane of Earth, to whom they owe their name; the word "chososion" in that race's language translated roughly to "out of reach." These creatures can be found throughout the Ethereal and Inner Planes, floating about and seeking food.

Their origins are unknown, though theories abound on that topic. The most popular, from Vivan of Sigil (more specifically the Madhouse as of late), refers to them as beings from beyond this multiverse, able to exist only on the Inner Planes much as a ghost dwells on the Prime. By this theory, the chososion are tangible within their own reality, but here they have a mere half-existence. Though no confirmation of this has ever been found, the theory gains increasing traction amongst the sages of the planes, with the noted planar biologist Gorad Drummerhaven being an especial proponent.

Appearance

Chososion appear as odd, otherworldly rays, covered in fins which constantly undulate, seemingly composed of these winglike flaps of flesh. Some say that the chososion vanishes should the motion of these fins cease, possible evidence for the Vivan theory of their origin.

Though nearly fully intangible to this realm, and thus fairly well defended from most forms of attack, they do have one solid portion; the long, prehensile pseudopods that protrude out their maw. These tendrils are fully solid, the better to grasp its foes and defend itself, but this works both ways; compared to the body, the pseudopods are an easy target for those needing to defend themselves. However, the chososion does have the ability to regrow these manipulators if harmed, sometimes even readying replacements in advance if it faces possible harm; even under this situation, however, the chososion never has more than two pseudopods coming from its mouth at a time.

Though its actions suggest feeding, the creature does not seem to consume any of the substances found on the planes. Some believe the chososion feeds on the primal nature of these planes itself, satiating itself by its mere presence, though such beliefs are obviously unsubstantiated. Until a person manages to converse with a chososion directly, such things will continue to be mysteries.

References

  • Planescape MCIII, pp. 26-27
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