This in honor of Rabindranath72 & Slimykuotoan. Im not trying to steal their thunder, I just didnt wanna clog up their thread into a 10 page list. Im not an expert, but I'l give it a shot.
Ok, lets start.
Medusa(male) Maedar
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- M 6'-7'
HD-6
MOVE- 30
AC-16
ATTACKS- 2 fists 2-8 each
SPECIAL- pass thru stone,reverse petrification, spell immunity, poison immunity, darkvision 60
SAVES-M,P
INT- High
ALIGNMENT- LE
TYPE- Monstrous humanoid
TREASURE-3
XP- 270+6/hp
Maedar are the male counterparts to the fearsome Medusa. The Maedar appears as muscular, hairless humanoid male with grey skin, usually dressed in a simple tunic. They are exemely rare, most sags are unaware of their existence.
The Maedar attack with their powerful fists and are very strong. They can reverse petrification with their touch. They are immune to petrification, poison, paralyzation, hold, and slow. They can see into the Astral & Ethereal planes. Maedar can pass thru stone at their normal move rate, they just need to concentrate 1 round before entering the stone.
Maedar provide protection & food for their Medusa mates. Once a Medusa petrifies a victim, the Maedar smashes the statue with its powerful fists ,then reverses the petrification, transforming the hapless victim into a pile of meat.
There is a excellent article on the Medusa/Maedar in Dragon magazine #106.
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Leucrotta
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1-4
SIZE- L (7'shoulder, 9' long)
HD- 6
MOVE- 40
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 1 bite 3-18 (3d6)
SPECIAL- change voice
SAVES- P
INT- Average
ALIGNMENT- CE
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 6
XP- 180 +6/hp
The body of the Leucrotta resembles a stag,with the head of a huge badger. Instead of teeth it has a jagged bone ridge, for its terible bite. The Leucrotta smells like carrion. The beast is very cunning, it can imitate many sounds & different voices. It tries to use its ability to lure prey into an ambush. Its favorite tactic being to imitate the sound of a person in pain, calling for help. They speak their own language & the common tongue.
There is an Ecology article in Dragon #91.
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1-4
SIZE- L (7'shoulder, 9' long)
HD- 6
MOVE- 40
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 1 bite 3-18 (3d6)
SPECIAL- change voice
SAVES- P
INT- Average
ALIGNMENT- CE
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 6
XP- 180 +6/hp
The body of the Leucrotta resembles a stag,with the head of a huge badger. Instead of teeth it has a jagged bone ridge, for its terible bite. The Leucrotta smells like carrion. The beast is very cunning, it can imitate many sounds & different voices. It tries to use its ability to lure prey into an ambush. Its favorite tactic being to imitate the sound of a person in pain, calling for help. They speak their own language & the common tongue.
There is an Ecology article in Dragon #91.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
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Displacer Beast
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1-6
SIZE- L (8-12' long)
HD-6
MOVE- 40
AC- 16
ATTACKS- 2 tentacles 2-8/2-8 (2d4)
SPECIAL- displacement
SAVES- P
INT- Semi
ALIGNMENT- LE
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 3
XP- 240 +6/hp
The Displacer beast is magical beast that resembles a large panther with 2 tentcales growing from its back.They have 6 legs and their tentacles are tipped with jagged ridges. They hate all life and will kill just for pleasure. They are cruel, aggressive creatures. They have the magical ability of displacement (as the magic cloak), they have the illusion of appearing in a different place then their actual location. Attackers have a -2 penalty to hit, and the beast gains a +2 to all saves. Only "true seeing" can penetrate their illusion. Displacer beasts always attack with their tentacles. They will only use their claws and bite in dire circumstances. (1-4 claw, 1-10 bite)
Displacer beasts have a burning hatred for Blink dogs, and the feeling is mutual.
Their is a good Ecology article in Dragon #109.
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1-6
SIZE- L (8-12' long)
HD-6
MOVE- 40
AC- 16
ATTACKS- 2 tentacles 2-8/2-8 (2d4)
SPECIAL- displacement
SAVES- P
INT- Semi
ALIGNMENT- LE
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 3
XP- 240 +6/hp
The Displacer beast is magical beast that resembles a large panther with 2 tentcales growing from its back.They have 6 legs and their tentacles are tipped with jagged ridges. They hate all life and will kill just for pleasure. They are cruel, aggressive creatures. They have the magical ability of displacement (as the magic cloak), they have the illusion of appearing in a different place then their actual location. Attackers have a -2 penalty to hit, and the beast gains a +2 to all saves. Only "true seeing" can penetrate their illusion. Displacer beasts always attack with their tentacles. They will only use their claws and bite in dire circumstances. (1-4 claw, 1-10 bite)
Displacer beasts have a burning hatred for Blink dogs, and the feeling is mutual.
Their is a good Ecology article in Dragon #109.
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rabindranath72 wrote:
Hey Bloodaxe, I am not the kind of guy who does not want his "thunder" stolen Please add your monster to the other thread.
Perhaps it would be nice to have it stickied?
maybe someone that's computer savy should collect all the converted monsters in a pdf and post that
Mike
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Im going to keep adding monsters here. Feel free to sticky, move them to another thread,use/change them, whatever. These are just my attempt at conversion. Its not perfect. I tried to simplify things, and condense it to the important parts. Some original monster entries are 2+ pages long, and I wanted things short & sweet.
Im open to suggestions if anyone wants to see a specific monster. If I have the stats, I'll give it a shot. Some of those original Ecology articles in Dragon magazine are very interesting. I have some really old issues, and the Dragon Mag. archive on DVD.
Im open to suggestions if anyone wants to see a specific monster. If I have the stats, I'll give it a shot. Some of those original Ecology articles in Dragon magazine are very interesting. I have some really old issues, and the Dragon Mag. archive on DVD.
To defend: This is the Pact.
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BLOOD AXE wrote:
Im going to keep adding monsters here. Feel free to sticky, move them to another thread,use/change them, whatever. These are just my attempt at conversion. Its not perfect. I tried to simplify things, and condense it to the important parts. Some original monster entries are 2+ pages long, and I wanted things short & sweet.
Im open to suggestions if anyone wants to see a specific monster. If I have the stats, I'll give it a shot. Some of those original Ecology articles in Dragon magazine are very interesting. I have some really old issues, and the Dragon Mag. archive on DVD.
Please post whatever ideas you have! The more, the merrier
I am completing some other Dragonlance critters, and after that...Devils and Demons from the MM!
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The cat known as dangersaurus has a lot of conversions as well that are excellent. There should be a giant sticky monster thread.
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Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.
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Umber Hulk
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- L (8' tall, 5' wide)
HD- 8 (d10)
MOVE- 20 ( also burrowing)
AC- 20
ATTACKS- 2 claws 3-12/3-12, 1 bite 2-12
SPECIAL- 90 infravision, burrowing, confusion gaze
SAVES- P
INT- Average
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 6
XP- 575+ 8/hp
Umber Hulks are powerful subteranean predators who can burrow through solid stone. They have a mouth with rows of sharp teeth and a large set of mandibles. Umber Hulks have a pair of large faceted insect-like eyes and a second pair of smaller humanoid eyes. Their bodies ripple with muscle and are covered with bony plates. They have a slow ponderous gate. They have their own language. Umber Hulks hunt young Purple Worms, Ankheg, giant ants & similar creatures, but their favorite prey is humankind.
Umber Hulks will not fight to the death. If hard pressed ,they will burrow to escape or purposely cause a cave in and dig their way out later. Their most feared weapon is their confusion gaze. Any meeting their gaze , must make a saving throw or be effected by confusion(as 4th level Wizard spell for 3-12 rounds.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- L (8' tall, 5' wide)
HD- 8 (d10)
MOVE- 20 ( also burrowing)
AC- 20
ATTACKS- 2 claws 3-12/3-12, 1 bite 2-12
SPECIAL- 90 infravision, burrowing, confusion gaze
SAVES- P
INT- Average
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 6
XP- 575+ 8/hp
Umber Hulks are powerful subteranean predators who can burrow through solid stone. They have a mouth with rows of sharp teeth and a large set of mandibles. Umber Hulks have a pair of large faceted insect-like eyes and a second pair of smaller humanoid eyes. Their bodies ripple with muscle and are covered with bony plates. They have a slow ponderous gate. They have their own language. Umber Hulks hunt young Purple Worms, Ankheg, giant ants & similar creatures, but their favorite prey is humankind.
Umber Hulks will not fight to the death. If hard pressed ,they will burrow to escape or purposely cause a cave in and dig their way out later. Their most feared weapon is their confusion gaze. Any meeting their gaze , must make a saving throw or be effected by confusion(as 4th level Wizard spell for 3-12 rounds.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
Lizard King
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- L 8'+ tall
HD- 8
MOVE- 30
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 2 claws/1 bite or weapon(trident) 1-4/1-4/1-8
SPECIAL- skill with trident, strength +3
SAVES- P
INT- Average
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Humanoid
TREASURE- 6
XP- 500 + 8/hp
The Lizard King is a vicious sub-species of Lizardman of larger size and greater intelligence. They are extremely agressive and war-like, often leading one or more loosely-knit tribes into battle. They demand 2 sacrifices a week, prefering humans or nearby demi-humans. If none are available, 2 of the Lizard King's followers will be killed for their failure.
His favored weapon is a large, wickedly barbed trident. (2-12 damage)The Lizard King is very strong(+3 damage) and extremely skilled with the trident(+3 hit). If he rolls over 5+ over the number needed to hit he skewers his opponent for double dmage. Double damage is also scored for a "natural 20".
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- L 8'+ tall
HD- 8
MOVE- 30
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 2 claws/1 bite or weapon(trident) 1-4/1-4/1-8
SPECIAL- skill with trident, strength +3
SAVES- P
INT- Average
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Humanoid
TREASURE- 6
XP- 500 + 8/hp
The Lizard King is a vicious sub-species of Lizardman of larger size and greater intelligence. They are extremely agressive and war-like, often leading one or more loosely-knit tribes into battle. They demand 2 sacrifices a week, prefering humans or nearby demi-humans. If none are available, 2 of the Lizard King's followers will be killed for their failure.
His favored weapon is a large, wickedly barbed trident. (2-12 damage)The Lizard King is very strong(+3 damage) and extremely skilled with the trident(+3 hit). If he rolls over 5+ over the number needed to hit he skewers his opponent for double dmage. Double damage is also scored for a "natural 20".
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
Carrion Crawler
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1-6
SIZE- L 9'+ long
HD- 3
MOVE- 30
AC- 16 head/ 13 body
ATTACKS- tentacles (paralysis) bite 1-4
SPECIAL- spider-climb, paralysis
SAVES-P
INT-Animal
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- Vermin
TREASURE- 2
XP- 65+3hp
The Carrion Crawler is a scavenger, mostly feeding on carrion. But it will add fresh meat to its diet if the oppurtunity arises. It loks like a large green caterpillar with several tentacles near its maw. The Crawlers head is covered with thick hide and a bony plate. The victim the Crawler is attacking will generally only be able to strike the beter protected head.(AC16) Other foes will be able to strike the more vulnerable body.(AC13) The Carrion Crawler can climb along walls & ceilings, often gaining surprise. They attack by lashing out with their many small tentacles, which are coated with a poison that causes paralysis (save -2, 2-12 turns), then it kills/eats prey with its mandibles. They will continue to attack as long as there are unparalyzed targets nearby.
NO. ENCOUNTERED- 1-6
SIZE- L 9'+ long
HD- 3
MOVE- 30
AC- 16 head/ 13 body
ATTACKS- tentacles (paralysis) bite 1-4
SPECIAL- spider-climb, paralysis
SAVES-P
INT-Animal
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- Vermin
TREASURE- 2
XP- 65+3hp
The Carrion Crawler is a scavenger, mostly feeding on carrion. But it will add fresh meat to its diet if the oppurtunity arises. It loks like a large green caterpillar with several tentacles near its maw. The Crawlers head is covered with thick hide and a bony plate. The victim the Crawler is attacking will generally only be able to strike the beter protected head.(AC16) Other foes will be able to strike the more vulnerable body.(AC13) The Carrion Crawler can climb along walls & ceilings, often gaining surprise. They attack by lashing out with their many small tentacles, which are coated with a poison that causes paralysis (save -2, 2-12 turns), then it kills/eats prey with its mandibles. They will continue to attack as long as there are unparalyzed targets nearby.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
Catoblepas
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1-2
SIZE- L 6' at shoulder
HD-7
MOVE-20
AC- 13
ATAACKS- 2-8 tail strike/stun, death gaze
SPECIAL- stun, death gaze
SAVES-P
INT- Inferior
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 4
XP- 585 +7/hp
The Catoblepas is a extremely bizzare creature that inhabits desolate swamps & marshes. Its body resembles that of a buffalo with short stumpy legs, it has the head of a wart hog, a long snaky neck and a long tail with a mace-like tip. It is primarily a herbivore and will not attack unless disturbed, but once a month or so, it looks for meat to round out its diet.
The Catoblepas will attack with its long tail, those hit must make Dexterity save to avoid being knocked from their feet, losing their next round of action while recovering. The most feared attack of the Catoblepas is its terrifying death gaze. Those who meet the horrible gaze of the Catoblepas must make a Constitution based save or die in 1 round. Fortunately, the beasts neck is weak and it can only use its attack every other round.
An Ecology article is in Dragon Mag #73.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1-2
SIZE- L 6' at shoulder
HD-7
MOVE-20
AC- 13
ATAACKS- 2-8 tail strike/stun, death gaze
SPECIAL- stun, death gaze
SAVES-P
INT- Inferior
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 4
XP- 585 +7/hp
The Catoblepas is a extremely bizzare creature that inhabits desolate swamps & marshes. Its body resembles that of a buffalo with short stumpy legs, it has the head of a wart hog, a long snaky neck and a long tail with a mace-like tip. It is primarily a herbivore and will not attack unless disturbed, but once a month or so, it looks for meat to round out its diet.
The Catoblepas will attack with its long tail, those hit must make Dexterity save to avoid being knocked from their feet, losing their next round of action while recovering. The most feared attack of the Catoblepas is its terrifying death gaze. Those who meet the horrible gaze of the Catoblepas must make a Constitution based save or die in 1 round. Fortunately, the beasts neck is weak and it can only use its attack every other round.
An Ecology article is in Dragon Mag #73.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
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Piercer
NO ENCOUNTERED- 4-24
SIZE- S to M (1'-6' long)
HD- 1 to 4
MOVE- 5
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 1HD= 1-8, 2HD=2-12, 3HD=3-18, 4HD=4-24
SPECIAL- surprise, camoflage, spider-climb
SAVES-P
INT- animal
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- magical beast
TREASURE- 2
XP- 1HD=11+1/hp, 2HD=22+2hp, 3HD=45+3hp, 4HD=90+4/hp
Piercers resemble stacltites found on cave ceilings and are almost impossible to detect. They are actually a slug-like creature in a stone-like shell. The Piercer slowly climbs to the ceiling and patiently waits for prey to pass underneath. It then releases its hold and attempts to impale its target. It almost always attacks with surprise.(it gains a +2 hit) Piercers live in colonies, of usually 10+ members.
Piercers generally only get one attack each, then slowly attempt to crawl back to the ceiling. Once a Piercer has dropped it is vulnerable. Once it has fallen, the Piercer exudes an acidic substance that discourages natural predators.(1 damage to bare flesh)They can hear noises and detect heat(including body heat) within 120 yards. If the source of heat/noise is stationary(a camp site)the Piercers will slowly creep along the ceiling to an attack position. Once the colony has scored a kill, most nearby Piercers will drop to feed on the corpse, making the area very dangerous.
An Ecology article is in Dragon Mag. #72.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 4-24
SIZE- S to M (1'-6' long)
HD- 1 to 4
MOVE- 5
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 1HD= 1-8, 2HD=2-12, 3HD=3-18, 4HD=4-24
SPECIAL- surprise, camoflage, spider-climb
SAVES-P
INT- animal
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- magical beast
TREASURE- 2
XP- 1HD=11+1/hp, 2HD=22+2hp, 3HD=45+3hp, 4HD=90+4/hp
Piercers resemble stacltites found on cave ceilings and are almost impossible to detect. They are actually a slug-like creature in a stone-like shell. The Piercer slowly climbs to the ceiling and patiently waits for prey to pass underneath. It then releases its hold and attempts to impale its target. It almost always attacks with surprise.(it gains a +2 hit) Piercers live in colonies, of usually 10+ members.
Piercers generally only get one attack each, then slowly attempt to crawl back to the ceiling. Once a Piercer has dropped it is vulnerable. Once it has fallen, the Piercer exudes an acidic substance that discourages natural predators.(1 damage to bare flesh)They can hear noises and detect heat(including body heat) within 120 yards. If the source of heat/noise is stationary(a camp site)the Piercers will slowly creep along the ceiling to an attack position. Once the colony has scored a kill, most nearby Piercers will drop to feed on the corpse, making the area very dangerous.
An Ecology article is in Dragon Mag. #72.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
Peryton
NO ENCOUNTERED- 2-8
SIZE- M 5' tall
HD- 4
MOVE- 20 ground/ 75 fly
AC- 13
ATTACKS- 2-12 horns
SPECIAL- immune to normal weapons(+1 magic or better to hurt it), dive/drop attack
SAVES- P,M
INT-Low
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 4
XP-130+ 4/hp
The Peryton resembles a large dark green eagle with the head of a black stag. This vicious creature inhabits mountains & hills where it makes its nest. The Peryton will attack humans at any oppurunity, as a human heart is needed for its reproduction.(the female requires a fresh heart to become fertile) Demi-humans and humanoids will still be attacked and used as food. Its attack pattern is the same as a giant Eagle. It will dive (+4 hit) and gore with its horns or it will pick-up a victim, carry him in the air & drop him. Each Peryton will pick a target and continualy attack that person until he is slain or drives the Peryton off. Sages think the Peryton originated from some other plane or dimension. First, a Peryton's shadow appears as that of a humanoid, not its own real shape. Also, a Peryton cannot be harmed by non-magical weapons, weapons of +1 or greater potency are required to hurt it.
An Ecology article is in Dragon Mag. #82.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 2-8
SIZE- M 5' tall
HD- 4
MOVE- 20 ground/ 75 fly
AC- 13
ATTACKS- 2-12 horns
SPECIAL- immune to normal weapons(+1 magic or better to hurt it), dive/drop attack
SAVES- P,M
INT-Low
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Magical beast
TREASURE- 4
XP-130+ 4/hp
The Peryton resembles a large dark green eagle with the head of a black stag. This vicious creature inhabits mountains & hills where it makes its nest. The Peryton will attack humans at any oppurunity, as a human heart is needed for its reproduction.(the female requires a fresh heart to become fertile) Demi-humans and humanoids will still be attacked and used as food. Its attack pattern is the same as a giant Eagle. It will dive (+4 hit) and gore with its horns or it will pick-up a victim, carry him in the air & drop him. Each Peryton will pick a target and continualy attack that person until he is slain or drives the Peryton off. Sages think the Peryton originated from some other plane or dimension. First, a Peryton's shadow appears as that of a humanoid, not its own real shape. Also, a Peryton cannot be harmed by non-magical weapons, weapons of +1 or greater potency are required to hurt it.
An Ecology article is in Dragon Mag. #82.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
A big "Thank You" to everybody who has posted monsters so far. By way of giving back, I've started a new "Monsters From Modern Folklore" thread, with stats for the Mothman, Pine (as in Jersey) Devil, Goatsucker (Chupacabra), Spring-Heeled Jack, Mongolian Deathworm, and Gremlin.
Meanwhile, keep the Conversions coming!
Meanwhile, keep the Conversions coming!
Daniel James Hanley
Creator of Ghastly Affair, "The Gothic Game of Romantic Horror".
Player's Manual Now Available on DriveThruRPG and Amazon
Reader discretion is advised.
Creator of Ghastly Affair, "The Gothic Game of Romantic Horror".
Player's Manual Now Available on DriveThruRPG and Amazon
Reader discretion is advised.
Formorian Giant
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- Huge 14' tall
HD- 14
MOVE- 40
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 2 fists 2-16/2-16, or weapon 5-30
SPECIAL- darkvision 60
SAVES- P
INT- average
ALIGNMENT- Neutral Evil
TYPE- Giant
TREASURE- 7 hoard
XP- 2250 +14/hp
The Formorian is the most hideous and deformed of all Giant-ki. Also the most wicked & evil. these Giants are horribly deformed, misplaced facial features, misshapen limbs, bulging or drooping flesh, body parts that are too small or too big,warts, tuffs of hair, and more. Due to their horrible deformities they cannot throw rocks as other Giants.
Formorian Giants typically use a large club. Some clever Formorians use scraps of armor or even some attempt at a shield(possibly a door). These cruel Giants revel in torture & depravity. The women, children & anything smaller or weaker is treated as a slave or worse. They sometimes cooperate with other creatures, but only as long as they fear their partners. They will double-cross their allies at any oppurtunity.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- Huge 14' tall
HD- 14
MOVE- 40
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 2 fists 2-16/2-16, or weapon 5-30
SPECIAL- darkvision 60
SAVES- P
INT- average
ALIGNMENT- Neutral Evil
TYPE- Giant
TREASURE- 7 hoard
XP- 2250 +14/hp
The Formorian is the most hideous and deformed of all Giant-ki. Also the most wicked & evil. these Giants are horribly deformed, misplaced facial features, misshapen limbs, bulging or drooping flesh, body parts that are too small or too big,warts, tuffs of hair, and more. Due to their horrible deformities they cannot throw rocks as other Giants.
Formorian Giants typically use a large club. Some clever Formorians use scraps of armor or even some attempt at a shield(possibly a door). These cruel Giants revel in torture & depravity. The women, children & anything smaller or weaker is treated as a slave or worse. They sometimes cooperate with other creatures, but only as long as they fear their partners. They will double-cross their allies at any oppurtunity.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
Death Knight
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- M 6-7' tall
HD- 9(d10)
MOVE- 30
AC- 20
ATTACKS- magic weapon +3D for strength
SPECIAL- Undead, spells,strength, weapon skill, fear aura,
spell resistance 10,can not be turned
SAVES-M,P
INT- Superior
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Undead
TREASURE- 9 + magic weapon
XP- 2000+9/hp
A Death Knight is a horrible corruption of a good Paladin or Knight that has been forever cursed by the Gods. The Knight will hulking ,dark, undead warrior with a blackened skull, orange glowing eyes, and a rotting body covered by bits of flesh. The Death Knights voice exudes evil and seems to echo forth from a deep cavern. It will speak the languages it formerly knew in life, plus seveal others it has learned during its cursed existence.
The Death Knight is a formidable fighter, having great skill with weapons(+3 hit, +3 damage). It will typicalye armed with some kind of magical weapon. It has numerous spell-like powers; (at 20th level)
-detect magic or invisible at will
-1 power word(blind,stun, or kill) 1x day (only 1 of the 3 per day)
Symbol(fear or pain) 1x day
Fireball(20HD), Wall of Ice, Dispell Magic 1x day each
The Death Knight also has resistance to some spells(SR10). It is such a terrifying opponent that any creature of 5HD/levels or less will cower in fear if within 10 of a Death Knight. (as Lich) It cannot be turned by Clerics, but can be destroyed by Holy Word.(if the spell ovecomes its spell resistance)
The Death Knght must stay in its domain or stronghold it inhabited in life. On any night when the moon is full the Death Knight must remember its transgressions. Few sounds are more terrible then the Death Knights agonizing wails as it relives its crimes, and realizes it is forever cursed.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1
SIZE- M 6-7' tall
HD- 9(d10)
MOVE- 30
AC- 20
ATTACKS- magic weapon +3D for strength
SPECIAL- Undead, spells,strength, weapon skill, fear aura,
spell resistance 10,can not be turned
SAVES-M,P
INT- Superior
ALIGNMENT- Chaotic Evil
TYPE- Undead
TREASURE- 9 + magic weapon
XP- 2000+9/hp
A Death Knight is a horrible corruption of a good Paladin or Knight that has been forever cursed by the Gods. The Knight will hulking ,dark, undead warrior with a blackened skull, orange glowing eyes, and a rotting body covered by bits of flesh. The Death Knights voice exudes evil and seems to echo forth from a deep cavern. It will speak the languages it formerly knew in life, plus seveal others it has learned during its cursed existence.
The Death Knight is a formidable fighter, having great skill with weapons(+3 hit, +3 damage). It will typicalye armed with some kind of magical weapon. It has numerous spell-like powers; (at 20th level)
-detect magic or invisible at will
-1 power word(blind,stun, or kill) 1x day (only 1 of the 3 per day)
Symbol(fear or pain) 1x day
Fireball(20HD), Wall of Ice, Dispell Magic 1x day each
The Death Knight also has resistance to some spells(SR10). It is such a terrifying opponent that any creature of 5HD/levels or less will cower in fear if within 10 of a Death Knight. (as Lich) It cannot be turned by Clerics, but can be destroyed by Holy Word.(if the spell ovecomes its spell resistance)
The Death Knght must stay in its domain or stronghold it inhabited in life. On any night when the moon is full the Death Knight must remember its transgressions. Few sounds are more terrible then the Death Knights agonizing wails as it relives its crimes, and realizes it is forever cursed.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
Dracolisk
NO ENCOUNTERED-1
SIZE- L
HD- 8(d10)
MOVE- 20 ground/ 30 fly
AC-18
ATTACKS- 2 claws 1-4/1-4 and bite 2-12
SPECIAL- petrification gaze, acid breath
SAVES-P
INT- Inferior
ALIGNMENT Chaotic Evil
TYPE- magical beast
TREASURE- 8
XP- 700+ 8/hp
Sages think that the Dracolisk is the offspring of a large Basilisk and a rogue Black Dragon. It has small wings and can only fly for short periods of time, a turn or two at most. It has very dark brown scales and six legs. It inherited the formidable powers of petrification gaze and acid breath(15' cone or 30' line). The acidic breath does 4-24 damage and can be used 3x a day, one time per turn.
NO ENCOUNTERED-1
SIZE- L
HD- 8(d10)
MOVE- 20 ground/ 30 fly
AC-18
ATTACKS- 2 claws 1-4/1-4 and bite 2-12
SPECIAL- petrification gaze, acid breath
SAVES-P
INT- Inferior
ALIGNMENT Chaotic Evil
TYPE- magical beast
TREASURE- 8
XP- 700+ 8/hp
Sages think that the Dracolisk is the offspring of a large Basilisk and a rogue Black Dragon. It has small wings and can only fly for short periods of time, a turn or two at most. It has very dark brown scales and six legs. It inherited the formidable powers of petrification gaze and acid breath(15' cone or 30' line). The acidic breath does 4-24 damage and can be used 3x a day, one time per turn.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
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Brutorz Bill
- Red Cap
- Posts: 202
- Joined: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:00 am
- Contact:
Tentamort
TENTAMORT
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1-4 or colony 3-12
SIZE- S (body 2' diameter body, 10' long tentacles)
HD- 2 each tentacle, 4 body
MOVE- 5
AC- 17 tentacle, 19 body
ATTACKS- 2 tentacles - 1 constriction 2-8/round, 1 stinger 1-4+ poison
SPECIAL- climb, 90'infravision
SAVES- P
INT- animal
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- aberation
TREASURE- 1
XP- 100 +4/hp
Tentamorts are strange dungeon predators. They consist of a round body(2' diameter) covered by a hard shell with 8 short legs with suction cups. They have two tentacles, each 10' long. One is a powerful constrictor (2-8 damage per round, Strength check -2 to break free) the other has a deadly poisonous stinger(1-4 damage+ save vs death or die in 6 rounds, extra 2-8 damage if successful).
Tentamorts are very slow moving ,but can climb walls or ceilings. They typically find a well-travelled passageway, attach themselves to a wall or ceiling & wait for prey. It has no eyes, but can sense heatinfravision) or movement. They are usually found alone or small groups, but occasionally a larger colony is encountered. They are found in dungeons or dark swamps.
If there is one potential target within range both tentacles will attack it. If there are two or more targets, the Tentamort will split its attacks. It will stop attacking if it loses a tentacle or is attacked by extreme heat or cold. If it "retreats", it will withdrawl its tentacles back into its armored shell.
A destroyed tentacle takes a week to regrow. Only destroying the body kills the creature.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1-4 or colony 3-12
SIZE- S (body 2' diameter body, 10' long tentacles)
HD- 2 each tentacle, 4 body
MOVE- 5
AC- 17 tentacle, 19 body
ATTACKS- 2 tentacles - 1 constriction 2-8/round, 1 stinger 1-4+ poison
SPECIAL- climb, 90'infravision
SAVES- P
INT- animal
ALIGNMENT- Neutral
TYPE- aberation
TREASURE- 1
XP- 100 +4/hp
Tentamorts are strange dungeon predators. They consist of a round body(2' diameter) covered by a hard shell with 8 short legs with suction cups. They have two tentacles, each 10' long. One is a powerful constrictor (2-8 damage per round, Strength check -2 to break free) the other has a deadly poisonous stinger(1-4 damage+ save vs death or die in 6 rounds, extra 2-8 damage if successful).
Tentamorts are very slow moving ,but can climb walls or ceilings. They typically find a well-travelled passageway, attach themselves to a wall or ceiling & wait for prey. It has no eyes, but can sense heatinfravision) or movement. They are usually found alone or small groups, but occasionally a larger colony is encountered. They are found in dungeons or dark swamps.
If there is one potential target within range both tentacles will attack it. If there are two or more targets, the Tentamort will split its attacks. It will stop attacking if it loses a tentacle or is attacked by extreme heat or cold. If it "retreats", it will withdrawl its tentacles back into its armored shell.
A destroyed tentacle takes a week to regrow. Only destroying the body kills the creature.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
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slimykuotoan
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 3669
- Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:00 am
- Location: Nine Hells
Man, I'm so glad you did the Death Knight and Formorian.
A steller villain the Death Knight beith, and Formorians are probably one o' my favs as giants go.
Do you do requests?
Any chance for a Verbeeg entry?
Gygax was rather fond o' Verbeegs so I'd like to throw them in a game as a quasi tribute.
A steller villain the Death Knight beith, and Formorians are probably one o' my favs as giants go.
Do you do requests?
Any chance for a Verbeeg entry?
Gygax was rather fond o' Verbeegs so I'd like to throw them in a game as a quasi tribute.
For crying out loud. Do your best with the rolls the dice have given you. This is what separates the men from the boys... -Kayolan
Verbeeg
VERBEEG GIANT
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1-6 wandering, 5-30 lair
SIZE- L (8 1/2' to 10' tall)
HD- 6
MOVE- 30
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 2-12 slam or weapon +4 damage
SPECIAL- twilight vision
SAVES- P
INT- average to high
ALIGNMENT- Neutral Evil
TYPE- giant
TREASURE- 5
XP- 220 +6/hp
The Verbeeg giant is also known as the "human giant" or "human behemoth". They appear as normal humans, except for their large size of course. Though some have minor deformities such as hair lips, crooked eyes or a club foot.They wear patchwork armor and use shields (AC-17). They fight with clubs and use spears as missile weapons. The Verbeeg typically live in caves or old ruins. They have been known to have wolves or worgs as pets & guards. Occasionally a Verbeeg Shaman (cleric) is found in their lair. Verbeeg will eat almost anything , but prefer flesh/meat of all sorts.
The Verbeeg are typically found with Hill Giants or Ogres (their distant kin). They are cunning fighters and will send their less intelligent relatives into battle first to soften the enemy up. The Verbeeg provide the intelligence & direction that the Hill Giants & Ogres lack.
NO ENCOUNTERED- 1-6 wandering, 5-30 lair
SIZE- L (8 1/2' to 10' tall)
HD- 6
MOVE- 30
AC- 17
ATTACKS- 2-12 slam or weapon +4 damage
SPECIAL- twilight vision
SAVES- P
INT- average to high
ALIGNMENT- Neutral Evil
TYPE- giant
TREASURE- 5
XP- 220 +6/hp
The Verbeeg giant is also known as the "human giant" or "human behemoth". They appear as normal humans, except for their large size of course. Though some have minor deformities such as hair lips, crooked eyes or a club foot.They wear patchwork armor and use shields (AC-17). They fight with clubs and use spears as missile weapons. The Verbeeg typically live in caves or old ruins. They have been known to have wolves or worgs as pets & guards. Occasionally a Verbeeg Shaman (cleric) is found in their lair. Verbeeg will eat almost anything , but prefer flesh/meat of all sorts.
The Verbeeg are typically found with Hill Giants or Ogres (their distant kin). They are cunning fighters and will send their less intelligent relatives into battle first to soften the enemy up. The Verbeeg provide the intelligence & direction that the Hill Giants & Ogres lack.
To defend: This is the Pact.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.
But when life loses its value,
and is taken for naught -
then the Pact is to Avenge.