Monarch Scorpion WGRI Monarch = Master Scorpion Scorpion CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Desert Desert FREQUENCY: Very rare Unique ORGANIZATION Soilltary Solltary ACTIVITY CYCLE: Day Day DIET Omnivore Omnivore INTELLIGENC! Low Low ‘TREASURE: D G ALIGNMENT: Chaotic evil Chaotic evil NO. APPEARING: 13 1 ARMOR CLASS: 2 0 18 18 _ 8+8 2+12 13, 9 3 3 DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-20 [x2)/_ 2-20 (x2)/ 1-8+poison —_1-10+poison SPECIAL ATTACKS: Psionics Psionies SPECIAL DEFENSES: Peionics Pstonics MAGIC RESISTANCE: Nil Nil H 4 Champion Fanatic 5-16) 7-18) 4,000 10,000, Pstonics Summary: Monarch Scorpion Level Dis/Sci/Dev Attack/Defense Score PSPs 3 21217 PBIM- 12 100 ‘Telepathy: Sciences: domination; Devotions: contact. invisibility. fe detection, psionic blast Metapsionics: Sciences: ultrablast; Devotions: psionic sense, psionic inflation, psychic drain Master Scorpion Level Dis/Sci/Dev Attack/Defense Score PSPs 12 Alen? PB.MT/AIl 18 200 Telepathy: Sciences: domination, mindwipe: Devo- tions: contact, ESP. inflict pain, mind thrust. psionic blast Metapsionics: Selences: ullrabiast; Devotions: mag- nify. prolong, psionic inflation Peychometabolism: Sciences: life draining: Devotions: body control, ectoplasmic form, immovability. suspend animation Psychokinesis: Sciences: project force, telekinesis; De- votions: ballistic attack, control body, create sound, iner- al barrier Shattados the Cruel’s curse transformed him into a horrific creature, a great and powerful giant scorpion ‘with awesome psionic abilities and a deep hatred for hu. manity. A new species of scorpion appeared in the desert soon thereafter. They were smaller versions of their deadly master. To this day the monarch scorpions, as the nomads call them, continue to cause woe throughout the desert, Combat: While monarch scorpions’ psionic abilities are their most potent weapon, thelr normal attacks are dev- astating in their own right. Each powerful claw strike ‘causes 2-20 points of damage, while the tail sting attacks cause 1-8 points of damage. Those struck by the tail must successfully save vs. poison at ~4 or die, ‘Monarch scorpions like to lie in wait just beneath the sands of the Bright Desert, emitting a devastating psi- onic blast before emerging to attack when their prey walks nearby or above them. Habitat/Society: Monarch scorpions have no real socie- ty, but dwell alone in the desert, although they are occa sionally encountered as mated pairs or small family groups. The creatures seem to be another result of Shat- tados's curse, magically altered normal scorpions now grown (o enormous size. Their low intelligence reflects Not a reasoning Intellect, but rather an instinctive cun- ning which enables them to expertly ambush their prey. Ecology: These vicious beasts are efficient predators, ‘aiding their manscorpion cousins in eliminating many of the desert’s animal species, as well as much of its human population. Master Scorpion: There is presently only one master scorpion, the immortal creature that is all that remains of the evil monarch, Shattados the Cruel. This creature ‘dwells exclusively in the ruins of Shattados’s palace, ‘guarding the scorpion crown. 11992 TSR, nc. All Rights Reserve.