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either the original rst edition monster books or to the MONSTROUS COMPENDIUM™ appendices. The list that follows may not be complete,
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Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, Gary Gygax, Luke Gygax, Allen Hammack, Kris & Steve Hardinger, Andria Hayday, Bruce A. Heard, Slade Henson, Tracy
Hickman, Harold Johnson, Rob King, Vera Jane Kof er, Heike Kubasch, Steve Kurtz, J. Paul LaFountain, Lenard Lakofka, Jim Lowder, Francois
Marcela-Froideval, David Martin, Colin McComb, Anne McCready, Blake Mobley, Kim Mohan, Roger E. Moore, Chris Mortika, Bruce Nesmith, C.
Terry Phillips, Jon Pickens, Brian Pitzer, Mike Price, Louis J. Prosperi, Tom Prusa, Jean Rabe, Paul Reiche, Jim Sandt, Lawrence Schick, Rick Swan,
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Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall and have a wing span of 20 feet. About
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ngers and an opposable thumb. An elongated fourth nger extends the since its fragile bones are easily broken. Though rarely used except
length of the wing and locks in place for ying. Though the wing-hands when cornered, an aarakocra’s sharp beak can bite for 1-3 points of
cannot grasp during ight, they are nearly as useful as human hands GDPDJH
when an aarakocra is on the ground and its wings are folded back. The
J P V HV D KR D R KHVW S DWH WKDW S R GHV WKH DD D R D DELWDW 6RFLHW Aarakocra live in small tribes of about 11-30 (1d20 + 10)
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three human-sized ngers and an opposable thumb. The hand bones, like Each tribe lives in a communal nest made of woven vines with a soft
the rest of an aarakocra’s skeleton, are hollow and fragile. lining of dried grass. The eldest male serves as the tribe’s leader. In tribes
Aarakocra faces resemble crosses between parrots and eagles. They R PR H WKD PHP H V WKH VH R G R GHVW PD H VH HV DV WKH VKDPD
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domestic and wild animals. A human venturing into aarakocra territory
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to enslave intelligent surface beings. It is as cruel as it is intelligent. offspring. Though the offspring are as large and as strong as the par
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head to its uke-like tail. Its body is blue-green with gray splotches, and Aboleth have both male and female sexual organs. A mature aboleth
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Four leathery tentacles, each 10 feet in length, grow from its head. An PDW H
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underwater cities, though none have ever been found. The aboleth are ru
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each. If a victim struck by a tentacle fails a saving throw vs. spell, the but these rumors are also unsubstantiated. There is no doubt that aboleth
victim’s skin transforms into a clear, slimy membrane in 1d4+1 rounds. If retain a staggering amount of knowledge. An offspring acquires all of its
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Because its sluggish movement makes attacks dif cult, the aboleth nizable by the distinctive rancid grease odor.
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plete with audible, olfactory, and other sensory components. The abo (FRORJ The omnivorous aboleth will eat any organic matter, usually al
leth can attempt to enslave creatures within 30 feet; it can make three JDH D G P R R JD VPV W WKH D H D VR R G R WH JH W S H VR WKH
attempts per day, one creature per attempt. If the victim fails a saving can absorb nutrients and information at the same time. Aboleth have no
throw vs. spell, he follows all of the aboleth’s telepathic commands, DW D H HP HV DV H H WKH P JKW HVW PD H HDW HV J H WKHP D GH
although the victim will not ght on the aboleth’s behalf. The enslave berth. Aboleth slime is sometimes used as a component for SRWLR V RI DWHU
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than a mile, a new saving throw (one attempt per day.)
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foot thick. A victim in contact with the cloud and inhaling the mucus must
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The victim is then able to breathe water, as if having consumed a SRWLR RI
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contact with the mucous cloud. An affected victim attempting to breathe
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6
 Ankheg
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate and tropical/
3 D V D G R HVWV
) (4 (1 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 RRG
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Non- (0)
7 ( 6 (
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1
02 / 66 Overall 2, underside 4
029(0(17
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7 +
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0 ( 77 . 3-18 (crush) + 1-4 (acid)
63( , / 77 .6 6 WD G
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( L-H (10’ to 20’ long)
02 /( Average (9)
39 / (

The ankheg is a burrowing monster usually found in forests or choice

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The ankheg resembles an enormous many-legged worm. Its six legs
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PD G HV D H DSD H R V DSS J D VPD W HH KD WK D V J H just before the onset of winter. It takes the ankheg two days to shed its old
bite. A tough chitinous shell, usually brown or yellow, covers its entire VKH D G W R HH V WR J R D H R H J WK V W PH WKH V JJ VK
body except for its soft pink belly. The ankheg has glistening black eyes, ankheg is exceptionally vulnerable. Its overall AC is reduced to 5 and its
D VPD PR WK HG WK W R V R K W R V WHHWK D G W R VH V W H underside AC is reduced to 7. Additionally, it moves at only half its nor
antennae that can detect movement of man-sized creatures up to 300 mal speed, its mandible attack in icts only 1d10 points of damage, and it
HHW D D is unable to squirt acidic enzymes. While growing a new shell, it protects
itself by hiding in a deep tunnel and secreting a repulsive uid that smells
RPEDW The ankheg’s preferred attack method is to lie 5 to 10 feet below like rotten fruit. Though the aroma discourages most creatures, it can also
WKH V D H R WKH J R G W WV D WH DH GHWH W WKH DSS RD K R D pinpoint the ankheg’s location for human hunters and desperately hungry
tim. It then burrows up beneath the victim and attempts to grab him in S HGDWR V
WV PD G HV VK J D G J G J R G SR WV R GDPDJH SH R G Ankhegs living in cold climates hibernate during the winter. Within
while secreting acidic digestive enzymes to cause an additional 1d4 points a month after the rst snowfall, the ankheg fashions a lair deep within
of damage per round until the victim is dissolved. The ankheg can squirt the warm earth where it remains dormant until spring. The hibernat
a stream of acidic enzymes once every six hours to a distance of 30 feet. J D KHJ H HV R RRG V V VW J VWHDG R W H WV VWR HG
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zymes, it uses this attack technique only when desperate. A victim struck and is thus relatively safe from detection. Though the ankheg’s me
by the stream of acidic enzymes suffers 8d4 points of damage (half dam WD R VP V HG HG WV D WH DH HPD W R D D H WR D H W W WR
DJH WKH W P R V D V HVV VD J WK R V SR VR the approach of an intruder. A disturbed ankheg fully awakens in 1d4
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DELWDW 6RFLHW The ankheg uses its mandibles to continuously dig wind The ankheg does not hoard treasure. Items that were not dissolved by
ing tunnels 30-40 feet deep in the rich soil of forests or farmlands. The the acidic enzymes fall where they drop from the ankheg’s mandibles and
KR R HG H G R D W H VH HV DV D WHPSR D D R V HHS J HDW J D H R G V DWWH HG WK R JKR W WV W H V VWHP
R K H DW J :KH D D KHJ H KD VWV WKH RRG V SS D SD W D
forest or eld, it moves on to another. (FRORJ Though a hungry ankheg can be fatal to a farmer, it can be quite
Autumn is mating season for ankhegs. After the male fertilizes the fe bene cial to the farmland. Its tunnel system laces the soil with passages
male, the female kills him and deposits 2d6 fertilized eggs in his body. for air and water, while the ankheg’s waste products add rich nutrients.
Within a few weeks, about 75% of the eggs hatch and begin feeding. In a The ankheg will eat decayed organic matter in the earth, but it prefers
HD WKH R J D KHJV HVHP H DG WV D G D WR GHSH GH W fresh meat. All but the ercest predators avoid ankhegs. Dried and cured
Young ankhegs have 2 Hit Dice and an AC 2 overall and an AC 4 for their ankheg shells can be made into armor with an AC of 2, and its digestive
undersides; they bite for 1d4 points of damage (with an additional 1d4 enzymes can be used as regular acid.
points of damage from enzyme secretions), and spit for 4d4 points of dam
age to a distance of 30 feet. In every year thereafter, the ankheg functions
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+W H

7
Arcane
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 Entourage
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( 5
/, 10(17 Lawful neutral

12 33( ,1 1 (1-6)
02 / 66 5 (3)
029(0(17
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7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . 1-8 (weapon)
63( , / 77 .6 Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 Invisibility, dimension door
0 , (6,67 1 ( 40%
6,=( L (12’ tall)
02 /( Champion (15)
39 / (

The arcane are a race of merchants, found wherever there is potential

trade in magical items. They appear as tall, lanky, blue giants with elon
gated faces and thin ngers; each nger having one more joint than is
common in most humanoid life. The arcane dress in robes, although there
D H G G D V KR D H R G KHD H D PR D RP DW R R KD
links with patches of plate (AC 3).

RPEDW For creatures of their size, the arcane are noticeably weak and
non-combative. They can defend themselves when called upon, but pre
fer to talk and/or buy themselves out of dangerous situations. If entering
an area that is potentially dangerous (like most human cities), the arcane
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The arcane can become L LVLEOH D G D GLPH VLR GRRU S WR WK HH
times a day, usually with the intention of avoiding combat. An arcane
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They can also use any magical items, regardless of the limitations of those
items. This includes swords, wands, magical tomes, and similar items re
stricted to one type of character class. They will use such items if pressed
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WRR V WK RWKH V
Arcane have a form of racial telepathy, such that an injury to one ar
cane is immediately known by all other arcane. The arcane do not seek
vengeance against the one who hurt or killed their fellow. They react
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PSRVV H W WKDW G G D PD HV HVW W W R
DELWDW 6RFLHW Nothing is known about the arcane’s origins; they come
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they travel, they do so on the ships and vehicles of other races. Finding
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KD H D RWKH D R W D H J R H R J G VWD HV
Contacting the arcane is no trouble in most civilized areas: a few words
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are enough to bring one of these creatures to the surface. In game terms,
there is a base 10% chance per day of nding an arcane, if PCs actively
look for one; the chance increases or decreases depending on their loca
tion. Arcane never set up permanent “magic shops.”
The arcane’s stock in trade is to provide magical items, particularly VSHOO
MDPPL HOPV which allow rapid movement through space. The arcanes’
high quality and uniform (if high) prices make them the trusted retailers.
They accept payment in gold, or barter for other magical items (as a rule
of thumb, costs should be ve times the XP reward of the item, or a more
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The arcane take no responsibility for the use of the items they sell. The
arcane will deal with almost anyone. They often make deals with both
sides in a con ict, fully aware that they might annihilate all of their po
tential customers in a region. The arcane have no dealings with neogi, nor
with creatures from other planes, such as genies, tanar’ri, and ends. It is
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Those dealing with the arcane nd them cool, ef cient, and most im
portantly, uncaring. Trying to haggle with an arcane is a chancy business,
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but just as often leave the buyer hanging and walk out on the negotiations.
They do not like being threatened, insulted, or blackmailed. Those who do
so will nd it very dif cult to purchase reliable equipment. An arcane will
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HD H H JH
(FRORJ It is not known what arcane do with the gold, gems, and magic
they collect. One theory says they need the items for reproduction (the
basis for a large number of bawdy arcane jokes), while another links it
to production and acquisition of more magical items. The arcane seem
sexless. No young arcane have been reported, and the arcane keep their
R R VH

8
 Argos
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Space/Any Earth-based body
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Feed till consume 2×HD, then rest
KR V +
,(7 Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Low to High (5-14)
7 ( 6 ( U
/, 10(17 Neutral evil

12 33( ,1
02 / 66
029(0(17 9, Fl 3 (B)
,7 , (
7 +
+
+
12 2) 77 .6 SH WP
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( 25%
6,=( L-G (2’ per HD)
02 /( Champion (16)
39 / ( +
(+1,000 for additional HD)

Argos are found in the same regions of wildspace as the baleful beholder
nations. An argos resembles a giant amoeba. It has one large, central eye
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sharp-toothed mouths. An argos can extrude several pseudopods, each
W SSHG WK D D JHG PD WKDW W R V DV D KD G WR PD S DWH D R V OL G HVV Gaze Re ection
WRR V U L ( HV +D GV +HDW 0HWDO
Argos move by slithering; they can cling to walls and ceilings. They can & DUP 0R VWHU +ROG 0R VWHU
levitate and y at the very slow rate of 3. &ODLU R D FH ,PS 3 D WDVPDO )RUFH
Argos colors tend toward shades of transparent blues and violets; &R I VLR ,UULWDWLR
they smell like a bouquet of owers. They are huge beasts ranging in DUN HVV UDG /L W
size from 10 to 20 feet in diameter, weighing about 200 pounds per Hit LVSHO 0D LF OR
Die. Though they exhibit signs of being intelligent tool users, they do not (PRWLR HVWLR
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within their bodies. However, their digestive juices often ruin devices ) PEOH 7 U )OHV WR WR H
within two to three weeks (saving throw vs. acid).
The central eye can use one of three different powers once per round.
RPEDW An argos can attack with one to three weapons or items, or it It can create a personal illusion (an DOWHU VHOI VSH R W D DVW D FRORU
D H RGD WP D SVH GRSRG D G DWWD WK G PR WKV R G VSUD R D UD RI H IHHEOHPH W VSH
points of damage each. It may attack as many foes in this way as it can
SK V D HD K DELWDW 6RFLHW Argos are solitary creatures, though it is not unheard
If an argos rolls a natural 20 on an attack, it envelops its victim, swal of to discover an argos guardian aboard an eye tyrant ship. Argos ap
lowing him whole. A swallowed victim suffers 2d8 points of damage each SHD DSD H R HS H VK J WKH R D H H RSH D G WK V PD H
round from the creature’s digestive juices. The victim may attempt to cut H R WH HG D GH J DVWH R G JV D G G VW R GV D R H
KV D HH RP WK V JR VKR W WW J HDSR V +H P VW HVS WH WV H DW H WH JH H WKH D JRV V D D H R V HDW H G H
ict 8 points of damage to break free. by its hunger. It tries to lure prey into its grasp, feeding until it has con
The eyes of an argos, like those of a beholder, have a variety of special sumed a number of creatures equal to two times its own Hit Dice. It then
powers. An argos can bring 1d10 of its smaller eyes to bear on any target. slips away to digest its meal for a period equal to two hours per Die. If an
The large, central eye can focus only on targets that are in front of the crea argos is unable to nd food within a week of its last meal, it loses 1 Hit
ture (within 90 degrees of the “straight-ahead point” of the central eye). Die per week until it becomes a 5-Hit Die creature. After that point, it can
Though the creature has nearly 100 eyes, only 20 special powers have been hibernate for up to a year by crystallizing its outer shell and forming a
noted; therefore a number of eyes must possess the same power. K VD V
Each point of damage in icted on an argos eliminates one eye; the DM
decides which powers are reduced in the process. It is possible to target one (FRORJ Argos consume anything that moves and is digestible. Their
SD W D H H DWWD J WK D SH D W WR WKH DWWD R S H H H H V WR VH WKH D W HV WR H WKH S H WR W DSV D G WKH WR
Each ability of an argos’s eye is treated as a spell effect. Use the argos’s pick off individuals one at a time. It sorts through the tools and weapons
+W H DV WKH DVWH H H 5R G D G KH WKH R R J WD H R D R WV W PV D G HHSV WKH VH WHPV
particular eye’s power.

9
Aurumvorax
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate hills
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( D
,(7 Carnivore (see below)
,17(//, (1 ( Animal (1)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1
02 / 66
029(0(17
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7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 D V R HD K
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( S (3’ long)
02 /( Fearless (19-20)
39 / (

Despite being only the size of a large badger, the aurumvorax, or “golden
gorger,” is an incredibly dangerous creature. The animal is covered with
coarse golden hair and has small silver eyes with golden pupils. It has
eight powerful legs that end in 3-inch long copper claws. The aurumvo
rax’s shoulders are massively muscled while its heavy jaw is full of cop
SH WHHWK
The creature weighs over 500 pounds. This incredible density provides
the animal with much of its natural protection. This, combined with its The pair will stay together for a week or two before the male returns
VSHHG SR H D G VKHH R V HVV PD HV W R H R WKH PRVW GD JH R V to his territory and the female prepares for the birth of her kits. A litter of
VSH HV HW R G WV V R R PR WKV D WH PDW J
For the rst two weeks of life, the kits are blind and hairless. They must
RPEDW The aurumvorax charges any creature that enters its territory, H HG RWK PHDW D G S H R V R HV G J JR G R GH WR V H
causing a –3 to opponents’ surprise rolls if attacking from its den. A fe It is unusual for more than 1-2 of the strongest kits to survive. If a kit is
PD H R WKH VSH HV H H HV D R V WR DWWD R V KH J D G J KH found and “adopted” before its eyes are open, it can be tamed and trained.
R J D HV WH G WR G V H D P R DH WKR JK VRPH RPP W HV KD H
The creature bites at its prey until it hits, clamping its massive jaws been known to raise one or more of the beasts for use in snif ng out veins
onto the victim and doing 2-8 hit points of damage. After it hits, the R RH
aurumvorax locks its jaws and hangs on, doing an additional 8 points
R GDPDJH SH R G W H WKH WKH D P R D R WV H HP V GHDG (FRORJ In order to survive, the aurumvorax supplements its carnivorous
Only death will cause the aurumvorax to relax its grip. diet with quantities of gold. The ability to digest and utilize gold and other
Once its jaws lock, the golden gorger also rakes its victim with 2-8 of R HV PD HV W SRVV H R WKH HDW H WR GH H RS WKH GH VH K GH D G
its legs, causing 2-8 hit points of damage per additional hit. An opponent R HV WKDW S RWH W W VR H
who is held by an aurumvorax receives no dexterity adjustment to Armor If an aurumvorax is killed with a minimum of cutting damage to its
DVV K GH WKH K GH PD H W HG WR D JD PH W R HG H VW H JWK D G
H WR WV HG GH VH K GH D G R HV WKH D P R D WD HV beauty worth 15,000-20,000 gold pieces. The garment will also protect its
only half damage from blunt weapons. It is immune to the effects of wearer as armor, the speci c Armor Class depending on the size of the au
small, normal res and takes only half damage from magical res. Nei rumvorax. A garment with AC 2 weighs 50 pounds, one with AC 3 weighs
WKH SR VR R JDVVHV KD H D H H W R WKH VW G HDW H 40 pounds, and one with AC 4 weighs 30 pounds.
The wearer also receives a +4 bonus on saving throws vs. normal res
DELWDW 6RFLHW The aurumvorax makes its solitary home in light forests, and a +2 bonus on saving throws vs. magical re.
hills, and at the timberline on mountainsides. An aurumvorax chooses a If an aurumvorax is burned in a forge, approximately 150-200 pounds
H VSRW D G WKH VHV WV SR H D HG HJV WR HDWH D R of gold are left behind. This burning process is very dif cult and usually
VRPHW PHV WR VR G R takes between one and two weeks to perform. Of course, the hide may
H WR WKH V D G HWD HHGV D P R DH PD H WKH D V be removed before the creature is burned; if burned at the same time, the
VSRWV WKDW H WKH R WD K H V R JR G R H R D H H HD WR D D HD hide will provide an additional 21-40 (1d20 + 20) pounds of gold.
KH H JR G V HDG D D D H The aurumvorax’s teeth and claws are also prized for decoration, and
The aurumvorax is a solitary creature which jealously guards its terri D J S WR JS HD K R WKH RSH PD HW
tory, even from others of its kind. The only time adult aurumvorae will
J PHHW V G J PDW J VHDVR K KR V DSS R PDWH H H
H JKW HD V

10
 Baatezu
3LW )LHQG ODFN ELVKDL UHHQ ELVKDL HG ELVKDL
/,0 7( 7( ,1 The Nine Hells The Nine Hells The Nine Hells The Nine Hells
) (4 (1 9H DH RPPR RPPR RPPR
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any Any Any Any
,(7 D RH D RH D RH D RH
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18) Average (8-10) Average (8-10) Average (8-10)
7 ( 6 ( * : Nil Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Lawful evil Lawful evil Lawful evil Lawful evil

12 33( ,1
02 / 66
029(0(17 15, Fl 24 (C) 9, Fl 12 (C) 9, Fl 12 (C) 9, Fl 12 (C)
,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6 R
0 ( 77 .
R HDSR
63( , / 77 .6 Fear, poison, 3R VR G H 3R VR G H 3R VR G H
WD R VW W R
63( , / ()(16(6 5HJH H DW R 5HJH H DW R 5HJH H DW R 5HJH H DW R
R HWWH HDSR WR K W R HWWH HDSR WR K W R HWWH HDSR WR K W R HWWH HDSR WR K W
0 , (6,67 1 ( 50% 30% 30% 30%
6,=( L (12’ tall) L (8’ tall) L (7’ tall) M (6’ tall)
02 /( Fearless (19-20) Average (8-10) Average (8-10) Steady (11-12)
39 / (

3LW )LHQG
HQHUDO The baatezu are the primary inhabitants of the Nine Hells. They The most terrible baatezu of the Nine Hells, pit ends appear to be gi
D H D VW R J H WHPSH HG D H KH G WRJHWKH D H D VW R J R JD D W JHG K PD R GV H P K H JD JR HV DSSHD D H WK
zation. The baatezu live in a rigid caste system where authority is derived huge wings that wrap around their bodies for defense. Pit ends’ fangs
RP SR H D G VWDW R are large and drip with a vile, green liquid. Their bodies are red and scaly,
The baatezu wish to ful ll their ancient quest to destroy the tanar’ri, often emitting ames when they are angered or excited. In the rare situa
their blood enemies. The baatezu also know that by in ltrating humans W R V WKH KRRVH WR RPP DWH WKH VH WH HSDWK
and entering their world they will gain power over the tanar’ri. Toward
WK V H G WKH R VWD W VW H WR GRP DWH WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H D G RPEDW In physical combat, the pit end is capable of dealing out tre
WV DW HV mendous punishment, using its incredible 18/00 Strength (+6 damage
The baatezu are divided into three groups: greater, lesser, and least. adjustment). They can attack six times in a single round, dividing attacks
H R D H VWHG D H against six different opponents. They can attack with two hard, scaly
wing buffets for 1-4 points of damage per hit. Their powerful claws do 1-6
UHDWHU EDDWH X /HVVHU EDDWH X /HDVW EDDWH X points of damage per successful attack. The bite of a pit end is dreadful
amnizu D VKD SSH R GHHG D V J D HDW H WWH WR WD H SR WV R GDPDJH D G H
R JR barbazu VS DJR ceive a lethal dose of poison. A saving throw vs. poison is required or the
JH JR H HV victim dies in 1-4 rounds. The bite also infects the victim with a disease.
pit end KDPDW D Pit ends can also attack with their tail every round, in icting 2-8 points
RV WK of damage per hit. The tail can then hold and constrict the victim for 2-8
SR WV R GDPDJH SH R G W WKH W P PD HV D V HVV 6W H JWK
In addition, there are the lemures, the common “foot soldiers” of the check to break free. Pit ends can also carry jagged-toothed clubs which
baatezu at the very bottom in station. in ict 7-12 points of damage per hit (this replaces one claw attack).
Once per round a pit end can use one of the following spell-like pow
RPEDW All baatezu except for lemures, nupperibo, and spinagon are ers, plus those available to all baatezu: GHWHFW PD LF GHWHFW invisibility, re
D H WR SH R P WKH R R J PDJ D D W HV R H SH R G DW EDOO ROG SHUVR LPSUR HG L LVLELOLW polymorph self, produce ame, pyrotech
DG D FHG LOO VLR D LPDWH GHDG F DUP SHUVR L IUD LVLR N R DOL PH W (al LFV D G wall of re.
D VD W H V HVWLR D G WHOHSRUW LW R W HUURU They can, once per year, cast a LV spell. They may always DWH W R
Baatezu are affected by the following attack forms: lesser or one greater baatezu with a 100% chance of success, performing
this action once per round. Once per day, a pit end can use a V PERO R
WWDFN DPDJH WWDFN DPDJH SD WKH W P P VW VD H V RG VWD R D G R V H D SH D W R
D G RG KD DWWD G H D G D SH D W WR H WH W R R GV
electricity (lightning) re (dragon, magical) R H Pit ends regenerate 2 hit points per round and radiate a IHDU D D D
gas (poisonous, etc.) KD R HDSR R H 20-foot radius (save vs. rod, staff, or wand at a –3 penalty or ee in panic
PD LF PLVVLOH SR VR R H R R GV
V H HDSR

*the gelugon suffers half damage from re and none from cold.
HVV D H WHG R PD HDSR V
***greater baatezu suffer half damage from silver weapons.

11
Baatezu
DELWDW 6RFLHW Pit ends are the lords of the Nine Hells. They are the
baatezu of the greatest power and the highest station. Pit ends are found
throughout the various layers of the Nine Hells, but are very rare on the
SSH D H V
:KH H H WKH D H R G WKHVH P JKW R GV KR G D SRV W R R J HDW
authority and power. They sometimes command vast legions consisting
of dozens of complete armies, leading them into battle against the tanar’ri.
These huge forces are terrifying to behold, and any non-native of the low
er planes, of less than 10 Hit Dice, who sees them, ees in panic for 1-3
days. Those of 10 Hit Dice or more must make a saving throw vs. rod,
staff, or wand or ee in panic for 1-12 turns.

(FRORJ Pit ends are spawned from the powerful gelugons of the Nine
Hells’ eighth layer. When those icy ends are found worthy they are cast
into the Pit of Flame for 1,001 days after which they emerge as pit ends.

ELVKDL
Abishai are common on the rst and second layers of the Nine Hells, ap
pearing much like gothic gargoyles. They are thin and reptilian with long,
prehensile tails and great wings. There are three varieties of abishai. They
are, in ascending order of station, black, green, and red. Abishai commu
DWH WK WH HSDWK

RPEDW In battle, the abishai strikes with formidable claws, in icting 1-4
points of damage per successful hit. It can also lash out with its exible tail
for 2-5 points of damage. Hidden in the end of an abishai’s tail is a small
stinger that injects poison on a successful hit, requiring a saving throw vs.
poison (failure results in death).
Abishai can y into the air and dive at enemies, striking with both
claws. Their attack roll is made with a +2 bonus. A successful hit in icts
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In addition to the powers possessed by all baatezu, an abishai can per

R P WKH R R J PDJ D SR H V R H DW D W PH R H SH R G F D H
self, command, produce ame, pyrotechnics, D G VFDUH They can also attempt
WR DWH 2-12 lemures (60% chance of success, once per day) or 1-3 abishai
(30% chance of success, once per day).
All abishai are susceptible to damage from holy water. If a vial is
splashed on it, an abishai suffers 2-8 points of damage. All abishai regen
H DWH K W SR W SH PH HH R G HVV WKH GDPDJH DV GR H KR
DWH R D KR PDJ D HDSR

DELWDW 6RFLHW Abishai are voracious and evil. They delight in torment
ing those few natives of the Nine Hells that are lower in power. Abis
KD D H R G R V J F D H VHOI D G F DUP SHUVR WR WHPSW PR WD V R G
enough to travel to the Nine Hells.

(FRORJ The abishai comprise the main body of many large, evil armies
battling against the tanar’ri and intruders against the Nine Hells. In some
DVHV D HG D VKD PD KD H S R H K PVH R WK H R JK WR RPPD G
a force of lemures. If it is successful in this endeavor, the red abishai may
be promoted to a higher form of baatezu.

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 Banshee
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) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Night
,(7 Nil
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional (15-16)
7 ( 6 ( D
/, 10(17 KDRW H

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6,=( M (5’-6’ tall)
02 /( Elite (13)
39 / (

The banshee or groaning spirit, is the spirit of an evil female elf—a very
rare thing indeed. Banshee hate the living, nding their presence painful,
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Banshees appear as oating, luminous phantasms of their former
selves. Their image glows brightly at night, but is transparent in sun
light (60% invisible). Most banshees are old and withered, but a few
(10%) who died young retain their former beauty. The hair of a groan
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D H V D PDV R SD D G D J VK W KDW HG D G H V JKW
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RPEDW Banshees are formidable opponents. The mere sight of one homes in desolate countryside or ancient ruins. There they hide by day,
D VHV IHDU unless a successful saving throw vs. spell is rolled. Those who KH WKH D RW HH D G D GH WKH V R G J R W V GH
fail must ee in terror for 10 rounds and are 50% likely to drop any items night. The land encircling a groaning spirit’s lair is strewn with the bones
WKH H H D J WKH KD GV of beasts who heard the groaning spirit’s cry. Once a groaning spirit estab
A banshee’s most dreaded weapon is its wail or keen. Any creature VKHV KH D VKH HPD WKH H
WK HHW R D J RD J VS W KH VKH HH V P VW R D VD J WK R The treasure of groaning spirits varies considerably and often re ects
vs. death magic. Those who fail die immediately, their face contorted in what they loved in life. Many hoard gold and ne gems. Other groaning
horror. Fortunately, groaning spirits can keen just once per day, and then spirits, particularly those that haunt their former homes, show ner tastes,
only at night. The touch of a groaning spirit causes 1d8 points of damage. S HVH J J HDW R V R D W D G V SW HV R SR H PDJ D WHPV
D VKHHV D H R R SR HD D G H D H WR HDSR V R HVV WKD It is nearly impossible to distinguish the cry of a groaning spirit from
enchantment. In addition, groaning spirits are highly resistant to magic WKDW R D K PD R H RPD SD 0D D JKW JD D W KDV P VWD H
(50%). They are fully immune to F DUP VOHHS D G ROG VSH V D G WR R G WKH W R VR GV D G WKH SD G R WKH P VWD H WK K V H D VKHHV D H
D G H H W W DVHG DWWD V +R DWH D VHV G SR WV R GDPDJH H HSW R D WH JH W D G VSHD PH R V D J DJHV G J RP
broken upon them. A GLVSHO H LO spell will kill a groaning spirit. A banshee PR H VK D G RWKH GHP K PD D J DJHV
is turned as a “special” undead. D VKHHV R DV R D VH WKH GHVW W H SR H V WR VHH H H JH
Banshees can sense the presence of living creatures up to ve miles DJD VW WKH R PH DG H VD HV H
away. Any creature that remains within ve miles of a groaning spirit
lair is sure to be attacked when night falls. The nature of this attack var (FRORJ Banshees are a blight upon wherever they settle. They kill
HV WK WKH W P HDVWV D G HVV WK HDWH J KD D WH V D H HG D D WKR W G V HW R D G WKH R S HDV H V WKH P V R W H D G P V
touch. Adventurers or demihumans are attacked by keening. Creatures ery of others. In addition to slaying both man and beast, a groaning
powerful enough to withstand the groaning spirit’s keen are left alone. spirit’s keen has a powerful effect upon vegetation. Flowers and deli
:KH DWWD J DG H W H V WKH J RD J VS W DWWD V DW JKW WK DWH S D WV WKH D G G H D G W HHV J R W VWHG D G V K H
her wail. If any characters save successfully, she then retreats to her lair. hardier plants, thistles and the like, ourish. After a few years all that
Thereafter, each night, the groaning spirit returns to wail again. This rou remains within ve miles of a groaning spirit’s lair is a desolate wilder
W H V HSHDWHG W D R WKH W PV D H GHDG R KD H H W WKH J RD J HVV R D SHG W HHV D G WKR V P HG WK WKH R HV R WKRVH HD
spirit’s domain, or until the groaning spirit is slain. tures that dared to cross into the groaning spirit’s domain.

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Basilisk
/HVVHU UHDWHU UDFROLVN
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any land Any land Any land
) (4 (1 Uncommon 9H DH 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD
7,9,7 /( D D D
,(7 D RH D R H D RH
,17(//, (1 ( Animal (1) Low (5-7) Low to Average (5-10)
7 ( 6 ( F + C, I
/, 10(17 Nil Neutral KDRW H

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7
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0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 Gaze turns to stone 6HH H R 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil 6 S VHG R R D Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil Nil
6,=( M (7’ long) L (12’ long) H (15-20’ long)
02 /( Steady (12) Champion (16) Champion (15)
39 / (

These reptilian monsters all posses a D H WKDW H D HV WKHP WR W D RPEDW This horror can attack with its taloned forelegs and deliver vi
eshy creature to stone; their gaze extends into the Astral and Ethereal
S D HV
DVLOLVN
Although it has eight legs, its sluggish metabolism allows only a slow
movement rate. A basilisk is usually dull brown in color, with a yellowish
underbelly. Its eyes glow pale green.
RPEDW While it has strong, toothy jaws, the basilisk’s major weapon is
WV D H However, if its gaze is re ected, and it sees its own eyes, it will
become petri ed itself, but this requires light at least equal to bright torch
light and a good, smooth re ector. In the Astral plane its gaze kills; in the
Ethereal plane it turns victims into ethereal stone. These will only be seen
by those in the Ethereal plane or who can see ethereal objects.
cious bites. In addition, it can spit a stream of acid 5 feet wide and up to
30 feet away. The acid causes 4d6 points of damage, half-damage if a suc
cessful saving throw vs. breath weapon is rolled. The dracolisk can spit up
WR WK HH W PHV SH GD
The eyes of a dracolisk can petrify any opponent within 20 feet if the
monster’s gaze is met. Because its hooded eyes have nictating membranes,
the monster is only 10% likely to be affected by its own gaze. Opponents
in melee with a dracolisk and seeking to avoid its gaze ght with a –4
SH D W WR WKH WR DWWD R V

UHDWHU DVLOLVN
The greater basilisk is a larger cousin of the more common reptilian horror,
the ordinary basilisk. These monsters are typically used to guard treasure.

RPEDW The monster attacks by raising its upper body, striking with
sharp claws, and biting with its toothy maw. The claws carry Type K
poison (saving throws vs. poison are made with a +4 bonus). Its foul
HDWK V D VR SR VR R V D G D HDW HV RP J WK HHW R WV
mouth, even if just for a moment, must roll successful saving throws
vs. poison (with a +2 bonus) or die (check each round of exposure).
Even if a polished re ector is used under good lighting conditions, the
chance for a greater basilisk to see its own gaze and become petri ed is
only 10%, unless the re ector is within 10 feet of the creature. (While its
gaze weapon is effective to 50 feet, the creature’s oddly-shaped eyes are
nearsighted and it cannot see its own gaze unless it is within 10 feet.)

UDFROLVN
The sages say that the dracolisk is the offspring of a rogue black dragon
and a basilisk of the largest size.
The result is a deep brown, dragon-like monster that moves with rela
tive quickness on six legs. It can y, but only for short periods—a turn or
W R DW PRVW

14
 Bat
RPPRQ /DUJH XJH P WK 1LJKW XQWHU 6LQLVWHU
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any land Any land :D P D HV Any land Any land Any land
) (4 (1 RPPR Uncommon 5D H 5D H Uncommon 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 6 D P Flock Flock 6R WD 3D D G
7,9,7 /( Night Night Night Any Night/any Any
,(7 Omnivore Omnivore Omnivore Omnivore D R H Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Animal (1) Animal (1) Low (5-7) High (13-14) Average to High Average to Except.
(8-14) (8-16)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil Nil M, O, Z in lair Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral Neutral evil KDRW H WD Neutral evil Lawful evil

12 33( ,1 1-12 (1-30 in lair) G

02 / 66 8 (see below) 7 (see below)
029(0(17 1, Fl 24 (B) 3, Fl 18 (C) 3, Fl 15 (C) 3, Fl 24 (A) 2, Fl 18 (A) 2, Fl 21 (A)
,7 , ( KS G KS R
7 R +
+
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0 ( 77 . G R G G
R
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R Nil 6HH H R 0DJ VH Nil 0DJ VH
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil 6HH H R 6HH H R 0DJ VH Nil Energy eld
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil Nil 40% Nil 70%
6,=( T (1’) M (5’-6’) H (12’-16’) S (3’) M (7’) L (9’)
02 /( Unreliable (2-4) Unsteady (5-7) Steady (11-12) Elite (14) Steady (11) Champion (15-16)
39 / ( 420 (4 HD)
650 (5 HD)
975 (6 HD)

DWV D H RPPR D PD V PD SD WV R WKH R G :K H R G D DWV expeditions into such caves dangerous indeed. If the noxious odor from
D H D R J W KD P HVV D JH D HW HV D H WH GHDG : WK D the guano is not enough to subdue the hardiest of adventurers (a single
most 2,000 different species of bats known, one can nd wingspans from Constitution check to stay conscious), these crawling denizens are.
less than two inches across to 15 feet or more. The small body of the ordi
D DW HVHP HV D PR VH K H WKH JV D H R PHG RP H W D V /DUJH DW
stretched across its fore limbs. The larger bats are scaled up but otherwise These creatures are large versions of the carnivorous variety of the ordi
VP D DSSHD D H nary bat with 3-foot-long bodies and 5- to 6-foot-long wingspans. They
HVS WH WKH RPPR H H WKDW DWV D H G HD D R VSH HV G H GD D H V V D GH J R G D G GHSH G R WKH VR D
have rather good eyesight. In the dark, however, they do not rely on their in ight to compensate for their poor eyesight. Only 10% of giant bats are
V D D W W D JDWH VWHDG H KR R DW R HP WW J D K JK R WKH PR H SR H + W H D HW
pitched squeal and listening for it to bounce back to them, they can “see” Extremely maneuverable in ight, large bats gain an Armor Class bo
WKH V R G JV WK V DW D R P R VR D nus of + 3 when an opponent with a Dexterity of 13 or less res a missile
weapon at it. The creature must land (usually on its victim) to attack with
RPEDW Ordinary bats attack only if cornered and left with no other op its bite. The typical example of this species in icts 1d2 points of damage
tion. If startled, bats tend to become frightened and confused. This causes with its teeth while the larger does 1d4 points of damage. Anyone bitten
them to swarm around and often y into things. The typical bat swarm by a large bat has a 1% chance per point of damage done to contract rabies.
ends up putting out torches ( 1% chance per bat encountered per round), :KH D HV V R W D WHG WKH H V D G GD DW R SH RG
confusing spell casting (Wisdom roll required to cast spells), inhibiting Once this period has ended, the victim has 10 days to live. The victim
combatants’ ability to wield weapons (by a –2 THAC0 penalty), and other cannot drink or eat anything and is overly irritable. Anything from loud
wise getting in the way. Under ideal ying conditions, a bat’s Armor Class noises to being awakened at night can set the victim off (the DM deter
DW J VHV RP WR mines the temper triggers). If temper ares, the victim must roll a Wis
dom check. If the check fails, the rabid person attacks until he is killed or
DELWDW 6RFLHW :K H DWV D H R G D PRVW D KH H WKH S H H D P R HG R V R V :KH D KD D WH R W D WV D HV KH R VKH G HV
D G K P G PHV 6RPH VSH HV K H DWH G J WKH R G VHDVR D G D H from the in iction, unless cured by a LV DOWHU UHDOLW OLPLWHG LV F UH
D H R WR P J DWH DWV H D HV GD G JV R GDPS H HV GLVHDVH R V P D VSH
KD J J WKH WRHV G J WKH GD D G HD J DW G V WR HHG G J WKH
night. In large, isolated caverns there may be thousands of bats. XJH DW 0REDW
0R DWV S H H D P RRGHG S H WKDW WKH WH WR GHDWK WK WKH D JV
(FRORJ 0RVW DWV HDW WR VH WV WKR JK VRPH GH VPD D They have a dim and evil intelligence that gives them a desire for shiny
mals or sh in their diets. The rare vampire bat travels at night to drink objects. Because the typical mobat has a wingspan of 12 to 16 feet, they
WKH D P RRG R J PDPPD V W WV W PV D H D H K PD V R must have large areas to serve as ight runways.
GHP K PD V D H P VW H WD H RW WR R VH WKH DPS H DW WK WKH
W H DPS H WK V HJD G
5RW J VD G D R D H V D H DPR J WKH H HDW HV R WR
live in the guano on the oor of large bat-infested caverns, making any

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Bat
Because Mobats’ ight is so rapid and silent, their victims suffer a –3
penalty to their surprise rolls. They can also give a piercing screech that
D VHV V K J HDW SD WKDW W PV VHH WR R H WKH HD V DWKH WKD
ght, unless a saving throw versus paralyzation is successful. This screech
V D D V VHG WKH S H HV VWV D G W V H H W H D RRW DG V
about the mobat. Note that mobile mobats have an Armor Class of 2. Un
der crowded ying conditions, their Armor Class suffers and raises to 7.
When not in ight, mobats have an Armor Class of 10.

P WK
Azmyths live on owers, small plants, and insects. They are solitary wan
derers, though they do have “favorite haunts” to which they return. They
often form partnerships with humanoids for mutual bene t, sometimes
forming loyal friendships in the process. Azmyths have been known to
D RPSD HDW HV R WKH H W H HV D G WKH D RPSD WKH HD
tures’ offspring. The life span of azmyths are presently unknown but is be
lieved to be over 100 years. They are not familiars as wizards understand
the term; no direct control can be exercised over one, except by spells.
Azmyths have crested heads and bearded chins, white, pupilless eyes,
and leathery gray, mauve, or emerald green skin. They emit shrill squeaks
R D D P R DJH D G H GHD J G K HV R GH JKW R DP VHPH W
They communicate by WHOHSDW WKDW KDV D D JH R HHW D G KD H
fravision to 90 feet. They can N R DOL PH W WK HH W PHV SH GD H RPH
L LVLEOH (self only for six rounds or less, ending when the azmyth makes
D V HVV DWWD R H SH GD D G HDWH VLOH FH UDGL V H WH HG R
WKHPVH HV R H SH GD
In combat, the azmyth bites for 1 point of damage and stabs with its
powerful needle-sharp tails for 1d2 points. Twice per day, an azmyth can
HDVK D V RFNL UDVS DWWD W D VP WW J G SR WV R H H W D
damage through any direct physical contact with another creature. This food is available, and regularly devour owers and seed pods of all sorts.
DWWD D H RP HG WK D SK V D DWWD R P DW H GDPDJH Sinisters are both resistant to magic and adept in its use. In addition
WR WKH S SR W S H V R OH LWDWLR WKH D H V R GHG DW D W PHV
1LJKW XQWHU a naturally-generated 5-foot-deep energy eld akin to a DOO RI IRUFH This
This species, know as dragazhar, is named after the adventurer who rst eld affords no protection against spells or melee attacks, but missile at
domesticated one, long ago. Nocturnal on the surface, it is active anytime tacks are stopped utterly; normal missiles are turned away, and such ef
in the gloom of the underworld. It eats carrion if it must, but usually hunts H WV DV PD LF PLVVLOH D G 0HOI V DFLG DUUR are absorbed harmlessly. In
small beasts. Desperate dragazhar are known to attack livestock, drow, or DGG W R D V VWH V D DVW R H ROG PR VWHU (as the spell) once per day.
K PD V They usually save this for escaping from creatures more powerful than
Night hunters swoop down to bite prey (1d4), rake with their wing WKHPVH HV W PD VH W KH K W J D H R V
claws (1d2 each), and slash (1d6) or stab (3d4) with their dexterous, tri Curiously, though they are always silent (communicating only with
angular-shaped, razor sharp tails. They stalk their prey, ying low and RWKH V R WKH G D RRW D JH P WHG WHOHSDW V VWH V R H P
GRGJ J HK G K R V GJHV W HHV R VWD D W WHV WR DWWD RP DP V RWK R D D G VW PH WD 0D D D G PD J P V DW D GH
bush. They have infravision to a distance of 120 feet, but rarely surprise ness camp re has found him or herself surrounded by a silent circle of
RSSR H WV V H WKH HP W H KR J RR H V HDPV KH H WHG oating sinisters. Unless they are directly attacked, the sinisters will not
Night hunter lairs usually contain over 30 creatures. They typically live PR HVW WKH D G D D W PD R R WKH VR H R WKH P V JDWK
in double-ended caves, or above ground in tall, dense woods. Night hunt H J JKW D WH JKW WR R P D DWKH GD W J D G H H
H V GR RW WD WR HDW KH H WKH HH H GD JH HG VR WKH D V R WH 6 VWH V D H V D H R WH HG VPD J R SV D G D H WKR JKW WR
contain treasure fallen from prey carried there. Night hunters roost head- have a long life span. Their social habits and mating rituals are unknown.
down when sleeping. They are velvet in hue, even to their claws, and have
R HW R D JH R HG H HV

6LQLVWHU
These mysterious jet-black creatures most closely resemble manta rays.
They have no distinct heads and necks, and their powerfully-muscled
wings do not show the prominent nger bones common to most bats. A
DW D D W R OH LWDWLR allows them to hang motionless in midair. This
H J DSSHD D H D G HKD R KDV HD HG WKHP WKH GD DPH
but sinisters are not evil. Above ground, they prefer to hunt at night, when
their 160’-range infravision is most effective. They eat carrion if no other

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 Bear
ODFN URZQ DYH 3RODU
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate land Temperate land Any land Any cold
) (4 (1 RPPR Uncommon Uncommon 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 Family Family Family Family
7,9,7 /( D D D D
,(7 Omnivore Omnivore Omnivore Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Semi- (2-4) Semi- (2-4) Semi- (2-4) Semi- (2-4)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

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7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 + J + J + J + J
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil Nil Nil Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil Nil Nil
6,=( M (6’+ tall) L (9’+ tall) H (12’+ tall) H (14’+ tall)
02 /( Average (8-10) Average (8-10) Average (8-10) Average (8-10)
39 / (

Brown bears are aggressive hunters. If a brown bear scores a paw hit
A rather common omnivorous mammal, bears tend to avoid humans with a roll of 18 or better it will also hug for 2-12 (2d6) points of addi
unless provoked. Exceptions to this rule can be a most unfortunate tional damage. Brown bears will continue to ght for 1-4 melee rounds
R H H after reaching 0 to -8 hit points. At -9 or fewer hit points, they are killed
HD V D H JH H D D JH D G SR H D PD V K K D H R G PPHG DWH
throughout the world’s temperate and cooler climates. With dense fur
S RWH W J WKHP RP WKH H HPH WV D G SR H D V S RWH W J WKHP DYH HDU
RP RWKH D PD V HD V D H WKH W H H V R WKH D PD JGRP WKH D H HD V D H WH DJJ HVV H J WR DWWD H D PHG SD W HV WK
D HDV KH H WKH H out provocation. If a cave bear scores a paw hit with an 18 or better it also
The so-called black bear actually ranges in color from black to light hugs for 2-16 (2d8) points of additional damage. Cave bears will continue
brown. It is smaller than the brown bear and the most widespread species to ght for 1-4 melee rounds after reaching 0 to -8 hit points. At -9 or fewer
D K W SR WV WKH D H HG PPHG DWH

RPEDW Although black bears are usually not aggressive, they are able 3RODU HDU
ghters when pressed. If a black bear scores a paw hit with an 18 or better These powerful swimmers feed mostly on marine animals. A paw hit
it also hugs for 2-8 (2d4) points of additional damage. of 18 or better indicates a “hug”, which in icts 3-18 (3d6) points of ad
ditional damage. These aggressive animals will ght for 2-5 rounds af
DELWDW 6RFLHW All bears have excellent senses of hearing and smell but WH H J R JKW WR WR K W SR WV W H R G WKDW WKH GH
rather poor eyesight. The size shown is an average for the variety and larger VWD W
G G DV R R VH H R HVSR G J PR H SR H
One common misconception people hold about bears is that they hi
bernate during the winter. In fact, they sleep most of the time, but their
PHWD R VP GRHV RW V R GR D G WKH R WH D H S D G HD H WKH
D VG J D P VSH V
Bears live in small family groups. Female bears are very protective of
their young, and more than one individual has been badly injured when
WD W J R S D J WK VHHP J KD P HVV HD V

(FRORJ All of these ursoids are omnivorous, although the gigantic cave
HD WH GV WR D GV D G HW R PHDW
HD V D H D WH JH W D PD V WKDW D H W D HG WR SH R P D
D HW R D V SD W D DSW HG DV V HD V D WK V H R G
dancing in circuses or accompanying “mountain men” in the wilderness.

URZQ HDU
The brown bear, of which the infamous grizzly is the most well known
D HW V D HD R H DJJ HVV H G VSRV W R R HD V D H PR H
carnivorous than their smaller cousins, the black bears. The grizzly in par
W D R WH J GR D JH JDPH V K DV GHH D G H

17
Beetle, Giant
RPEDUGLHU RULQJ )LUH KLQRFHURV 6WDJ :DWHU
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any forest Any land Any land Any jungle Any forest Fresh water
) (4 (1 RPPR RPPR RPPR Uncommon RPPR RPPR
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD 6R WD
7,9,7 /( D Night Night Any Any Any
,(7 D RH Omnivore Omnivore +H R H +H R H Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Non- (0) Animal (1) Non- (0) Non- (0) Non- (0) Non- (0)
7 ( 6 ( Nil C, R, S, T Nil Nil Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

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7
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0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 Acid cloud Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 Fire cloud Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
6,=( S (4’ long) L (9’ long) S (2½’ long) L (12’ long) L (10’ long) M (6’ long)
02 /( Elite (13) Elite (14) Steady (12) Elite (14) Elite (13) Elite (14)
39 / (

(FRORJ The bombardier action of this beetle is caused by the explosive

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VD GV R W PHV D JH WK KH J PD G HV D G KD G JV WKDW S R in a third organ. If a bombardier is killed before it has the opportunity
GH V VWD W D D PR S RWH W R to re off both blasts, it is possible to cut the creature open and retrieve
Beetles have two pairs of wings and three pairs of legs. Fortunately, the chemicals. These chemicals can then be combined to produce a small
the wings of a giant beetle cannot be used to y, and in most cases, its six explosive, or re a projectile, with the proper equipment.
bristly legs do not enable it to move as fast as a eeing man. The hard, chi The chemicals are also of value to alchemists, who can use them in vari
W R V VKH R VH H D D HW HV R WKHVH HHW HV D H JKW R R HG D G ous preparations. They are worth 50 gp per dose.
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as well as plate mail armor, it is dif cult to craft armor from them, and a RULQJ HHWOH
skilled alchemist would need to be brought in on the job. R J HHW HV HHG R RWW J RRG D G V P D R JD PDWH D VR WKH
All beetles are basically unintelligent and always hungry. They will DH V D R G G G D V GH K JH W HHV R PDVVHG GH
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beetles. They taste matter with their antennae, or feelers; if a substance
WDVWHG V R JD WKH HHW H J DVSV W WK WV PD G HV VKHV W D G RPEDW The large mandibles of the boring beetle have a powerful bite
HDWV W H D VH R WKH WKR R JK J G J R WKH PD G HV RWK J HDWH and will in ict up to 20 points on damage to the victim.
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KHD R VHH H D G H S PD R WDVWH D G HH DELWDW 6RFLHW Individually, these creatures are not much more in
Except as noted below, giant beetles are not really social animals; those WH JH W WKD RWKH J D W HHW HV W W V PR HG WKDW HVWV R WKHP
WKDW D H R G HD HD K RWKH D H RPSHW WR V R WKH VDPH R RJ D D GH H RS D RPP D WH JH H WK D H H R R V R V HVV D G
KH RW SD W R D DP W reasoning that approximates the human brain. This does not mean that
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RPEDUGLHU HHWOH the entire nest has attained that level. In these cases, the beetles are
The bombardier beetle is usually found above ground in wooded areas. It H WR R H W W HDV H D G PDJ D WHPV RP WKH W PV
S PD HHGV R R D D G D R JDWKH J K JH KHDSV R WKH VW
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that it will turn its rear toward its attacker and re off an 8-foot, spheri One frequent fungi grown is the shrieker, which serves a dual role. Not
cal cloud of reeking, reddish, acidic vapor from its abdomen. This cloud R V WKH VK H H D WDVW W HDW R WKH R J HHW H W W D VR WR V
causes 3d4 points of damage per round to any creature within range. Fur DV D D D P KH V WR V KD H H WH HG WKH J D P R J HHW HV D H
thermore, the sound caused by the release of the vapor has a 20% chance WR HD W WR WKHVH D D PV G VSDW K J WKH DGH V VRPHW PHV HDW
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terwards. Deafening lasts 2d6 rounds. The giant bombardier can re its
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The smallest of the giant beetles, re beetles are nevertheless capable of
delivering serious damage with their powerful mandibles. They are found
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stead on its huge mandibles to in ict up to three times the damage of a
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(FRORJ Fire beetles have two special glands above their eyes and one
near the back of their abdomens. These glands produce a luminous red
glow, and for this reason they are highly prized by miners and adventur
ers. This luminosity persists for 1d6 days after the glands are removed
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The light from these glands is “cold”—it produces no heat. Many mag
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out. In theory, they say, such a light source could last forever.

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This uncommon monster inhabits tropical and subtropical jungles. They
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anything in their path. The horn of a giant rhinoceros beetle extends about
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anyone unfortunate enough to be caught by them; the tremendous horn is
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(FRORJ The shell of this jungle dweller is often brightly colored or iri
descent. If retrieved in one piece, these shells are valuable to clerics of the
Egyptian pantheon, who use them as giant scarabs to decorate temples
and other areas of worship. It is a representation of this, the largest of all
beetles, that serves as the holy symbol for clerics of Apshai, the Egyptian
god whose sphere of in uence is said to include all insects. :DWHU HHWOH
The giant water beetle is found only in fresh water no less than 30 feet
6WDJ HHWOH GHHS
These woodland beetles are very fond of grains and similar growing
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will ght if attacked or attack if they encounter organic material they con
sider food. The giant stag beetle’s two horns are usually not less than 8 feet DELWDW 6RFLHW :DWH HHW HV VRPHW PHV KD W D JD H HV D G
long; they in ict up to 10 points of damage each. D HV K K DVH WKH D D VH R V GH D H GDPDJH WR VK SS J R
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(FRORJ The worst damage from a stag beetle raid is that done to crops;
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peding in fear and wreaking more havoc. The beetles may even devour GH DWH R H WH GHG SH RGV R W PH DW K J D G KR G J D
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The behir is a snake-like reptilian monster whose dozen legs allow it to

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ment rate. It can fold its limbs close to its long, narrow body and slither
in snake-fashion if it desires. The head looks more crocodilian than snake-
like, but has no dif culty in opening its mouth wide enough to swallow
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Behir have band-like scales of great hardness. Their color ranges from
ultramarine to deep blue with bands of gray-brown. The belly is pale blue.
The two large horns curving back over the head look dangerous enough
but are actually used for preening the creature’s scales and not for ghting. Newly hatched behir are about 2 feet long. Behir grow at a rate of 8 feet
per year until fully mature. Interestingly enough, newly hatched behir do
RPEDW A behir will attack its prey by rst biting and then looping its not have all of their legs, having instead only six or eight. Additional pairs
body around the victim and squeezing. If the latter attack succeeds, the R HJV J R V R R H W PH W WKH HDW H KDV WV RPS HPH W
victim is subject to six talon attacks next round. KH W HD KHV DG WKRRG
A behir can discharge a 20-foot-long stroke of electrical energy once HK D JH R H D WH WR R D R W V D H P HV R WH J K JK
every 10 rounds. This OL W L EROW D VH SR WV R GDPDJH HVV SD D H D D H
a saving throw vs. breath weapon is made. In the latter case, the target HK D H H H H G WK G DJR G D G H H H R G
WD HV R KD GDPDJH coexisting in the same geographical area with any type of dragon. If a
On a natural attack roll of 20 the behir swallows man-sized prey whole. dragon should enter a behir’s territory, the behir will do everything it can
Any creature swallowed will lose one-sixth R WV VWD W J + W 3R WV HD K to drive the dragon out. If the behir fails in this task, it will move off to nd
round until it dies at the end of the sixth round. The behir will digest its a new home. A behir will never knowingly enter the territory of a dragon.
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be raised from the dead. Note, however, that a creature swallowed can (FRORJ HK D H VH WR PDJHV S HVWV D G D KHP VWV R D P H
try to cut its way out of the behir’s stomach. The inner armor class of the of concoctions. The horns of a behir can be used to brew the ink necessary
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damage each of its attacks does. This subtraction is cumulative, so on the D H WR PD H WKH R D H WUDOL H SRLVR scroll. The heart of the
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only to mate and hatch a clutch of 1-4 eggs. The female guards these eggs WKH H H VRPH VPD WHPV R D H V GH WKH PR VWH 0R H R WH
R H JKW PR WKV K H WKH PD H K WV R WKH SD :KH WKH R J KDW K than not (60%) these will be gems (10 × Q). Otherwise, there is a 30%
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WKH DG WV VHSD DWH a single small magical object of an indigestible nature may be found. Such
objects are never found in a behir’s lair, because the creature expels this
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The beholder is the stuff of nightmares. This creature, also called the VS HUH The central eye produces an D WL PD LF UD WK D D G D JH K K
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RP WKH WRS R WKH R through that zone cease to function.
Equally deadly are a number of variant creatures known collectively A beholder may activate the magical powers of its eyes at will. Gen
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variety. These creatures are related in manners familial and arcane to the GHJ HH D J H R W G DWWD HG RP WK D GHJ HH D J H G
“traditional” beholders, and share a number of features, including the DWWD HG RP D GHJ HH D D G D H HV DWWD HG RP D V GHV
GHDG PDJ D DW H R WKH H HV The central eye can be used only against attacks from the front. If attacked
The globular body of the beholder and its kin is supported by levitation, RP D R H WKH HKR GH D VH D R WKH VPD H H HV
allowing it to oat slowly about as it wills. The beholder can withstand the loss of its eyestalks, each eyestalk/small
HKR GH V D G HKR GH D H V D VR WD HDW HV W WKH H D H er eye having 5-12 hit points. This loss of hit points is over and above any
HSR WV R D JH RPP W HV R WKHP V J GHHS H HDWK WKH HD WK D G damage done to the central body. The body can withstand two thirds of
WKH R G HW HH WKH VWD V GH WKH GRP R R K H PRWKH V the listed hit points in damage before the creature perishes. The remaining
All beholders speak their own language, which is also understood by WK G R WKH VWHG K W SR WV D H R DWHG WKH H W D H H D G GHVW R J
all beholder-kin. In addition, they often speak the tongues of other lawful it will eliminate the anti-magic ray. A beholder with 45 hit points will have
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beholders would have smaller eyestalks/eyes that take 5-12 (1d8 + 4) points
tack before striking (as the various Armor Classes may make a strike in
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One smaller eye
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Each of the beholder’s eyes, including the central one, has a different func many of the beholder-kin. This is because of a xenophobic intolerance
tion. The standard smaller eyes of a beholder are as follows: DPR J HKR GH V WKDW D VHV WKHP WR KDWH D HDW HV RW H WKHPVH HV
The basic, beholder body-type (a sphere with a mouth and a central eye,
& DUP SHUVR (as spell)
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& DUP PR VWHU (as spell)
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OHHS (as spell, but only one target)
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and some with crustacean-like joints. But something as small as a change
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in hide color or size of the central eye can make two groups of beholders
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sworn enemies. Every beholder declares its own unique bodyform to
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copies, t only to be eliminated.
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Beholders will normally attack immediately. If confronted with a par A hit on a tentacle-mouth in icts no damage, but stuns the tentacle,
ticular party there is a 50% chance they will listen to negotiations (bribery) causing it to writhe helplessly for 1-4 rounds. If its central eye is destroyed,
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(FRORJ The exact reproductive process of the beholder is unknown. The Tentacles must be struck with edged weapons to injure them. They
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reproduction, which seems to produce identical (or nearly so) individuals 6 KD R H HPR D GRHV WKH WP GDPDJH SH WH WD H V H WKH
WK R V JKW PD J R D DW R HKR GH V PD VH SD WKH RJH D HG WHHWK D H R H W WR HH RP WKH WH WD H
reproduction to duplicate themselves, and give birth live (no beholder If an attached tentacle is damaged but not destroyed, it instantly and
eggs have been found). Beholders may also (rarely) mate with types of
automatically drains suf cient hit points, in blood, from the victim’s body
HKR GH
to restore it to a full 6 hit points. This re ex effect occurs after every non-
The smaller eyes of the beholder may be used to produce a SRWLR RI
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OH LWDWLR D G DV V K D H VR G R JS HD K This cannot occur more than twice in one round. The parasitic healing
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The Death Kiss, or “bleeder,” is a fearsome predator found in caverns WH WD HV
or ruins. Its spherical body resembles that of the dreaded beholder, but A tentacle continues to drain blood, if it was draining when the central
the “eyestalks” of this creature are bloodsucking tentacles, its “eyes” are body of the death kiss reaches 0 hit points. Tentacles not attached to a vic
hook-toothed ori ces. They favor a diet of humans and horses, but will tim at that time are incapable of further activity. A death kiss can retract a
attack anything that has blood. An older name for these creatures is H H G D J WH WD H W R WD GRHV VR R KH WV H W D RG V DW
RI WHUURU 5 hit points or less; it willfully detaches once the victim has been drained
The central body of a death kiss has no mouth. Its central eye gives it WR K W SR WV
120-foot infravision, but the death kiss has no magical powers. A death Ingested blood is used to generate electrical energy –1 hit point of blood
kiss is 90% likely to be taken for a beholder when sighted. The 10 tentacles becomes 1 charge. A death kiss uses this energy for motor activity and
D JH HW D W WR WKH RG KH RW HHGHG HVHP J H HVWD V W healing. An eye of terror expends one charge every two turns in moving,
can lash out to a full 20-foot stretch with blinding speed. The tentacles D G WK V V D PRVW R VWD W K W J S H 6SH G J R H KD JH H D HV
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DG H W J RPSD body, and its eye (12 hit points in all). It can heal itself with one charge
A tentacle’s initial strike does 1-8 points of damage as the barb R VWR HG H H J H H RWKH R G DGG W R WR WV R PD DWWD V D G
mouthed tip attaches to the victim. Each attached tentacle drains 2 hit D W W
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Like the beholder, the death kiss has variable Armor Classes. In capable of storing 50 charges of drained energy. A severed tentacle is 70%
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other methods (should the creature be attacking with a tentacle from 20 touching it; each charge delivers 1 hit point of electrical damage.
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of time. To awaken from its hibernation, the creature requires an in ux
Central Eye
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Tentacle stalk
blow, fall, wound, or magical attack; any of the above stimulants must
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deal at least 5 points of damage to the death kiss to awaken it. Adven
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Eyes of terror are solitary hunters, fully inheriting the paranoia and ego Perhaps the most feared of the gauth’s powers, its dweomer drain, per
of their cousins, the beholders. If they encounter one of their kin, the result mits the gauth to drain charges from magical items. It has a 40-foot range
is often a mid-air struggle to the death. The loser’s body becomes an incu and can be targeted on one individual per round. In addition to prevent
bator and breeding ground for the death kiss’ offspring. Within one day, ing one object from functioning for the duration of that round, this power
1-4 young will “hatch”. Each new bleeder has half its parent’s hit points, drains one charge from one charged object. Permanent objects, such as
D G PDW HV PR WK PDJ D V R GV D H H GH HG SR H HVV R R H R G WK V D W
The death kiss has an organ in the central, upper body that is a valued Artifacts are not affected by the G HRPHU GUDL The eye has no effect on
J HG H W PDJ D SRW R V D G VSH V R H HG WK H WDW R spells that have been memorized (but not yet cast) and it will not break
(and may be sold like beholder eyes). In addition, a brain or nerve node, the concentration of a wizard. It does neutralize any spell cast by its target
deep in a bleeder’s body, hardens into a soft-sided, faceted red gem upon WKDW R G KR H H
the creature’s death. Called “bloodeyes,” these typically fetch a market A GLVSHO PD LF spell cast on any of the gauth’s eye stalks prevents its use
price of 70 gp each. They are valued for adornments since they glow more for 1d4 rounds. The central eye, any fully retracted eye stalks, the body’s
brightly as the wearer’s emotions intensify. ability to glow, and the gauth’s natural levitation are not subject to injury
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This is a water breathing version of the beholder, and dwells only at great If a gauth is slain, its magical energy dissipates. Usually, this is a harm
depths, oating slowly about, stalking prey. They have two crab-like pin less event, but there is a 2% chance that it is catastrophic, in icting 4d4
cers which in ict 2-8 (2d4) points of damage each, and a wide mouth full points of damage to all creatures within 10 feet (no saving throw). Gauth
R VKD S WHHWK WKDW GRHV SR WV R GDPDJH are immune to their own powers and to those of other gauth. They have
The primary weapons of the eyes of the deep, however, are their eyes. D V D SK V R RJ WKDW H D HV WKHP WR HJH H DWH K W SR W H H
The creature’s large central eye emits a cone of blinding OL W HHW GH DW W RW V
its start, 30 feet long, and 20 feet wide at its base. Those in the cone must Although gauth are not known to ght over territories or prey, they do
VD H V SR VR R H VW HG for 2-8 (2d4) rounds. go to great lengths to avoid each other. Even when they encounter another
The eye of the deep also has two smaller eyes on long stalks, and uses R WKH G WKH GH HVV WKH R WH J R H WKHP WWH
RWK WR FUHDWH LOO VLR Acting independently, the small eyes are able to cast A gauth can survive by eating meat but it greatly prefers to devour magi
ROG SHUVR D G ROG PR VWHU VSH V HVSH W H cal objects. In some unknown manner, the creature is able to absorb magical
The eye of the deep has an Armor Class of 5 everywhere, including energy and feed on it. Each turn that an object spends in the gauth’s stom
its eyes and eye stalks. If its eyestalks are severed they will grow back in ach causes it to lose one charge. A permanent object is rendered inoperative
D R W D HH after one day (artifacts are not affected, nor do they provide sustenance).
Magical objects that cannot be entirely digested by a gauth are spat out after
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The Gauth is a relative of the beholder that feeds on magic. Its spheri Gauth are thought to live a century or so. Within a week of their “natu
D RG V HHW G DPHWH D G R R R PRWW HG WK S S H ral” death, two young gauth emerge from the corpse. Although smaller than
and gray. Located in the center of the gauth’s forward hemisphere is a
their parent (each has 2 + 2 or 3 + 3 HD and a bite that causes only 2d4 points
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by ridges of tough esh. These secondary body eyes provide the creature
with normal vision in lighted areas and infravision to 90 feet. On the un 6SHFWDWRU EHKROGHU NLQ
derside is the beast’s fearsome mouth with its accompanying cluster of Another relative of the beholder, the spectator is a guardian of places and
R HHG J WH G V K H WKH WRS V DGR HG WK D R R V H H treasures, and capable of limited planar travel. Once it is given a task, the
stalks. Attacks on the creature hit as follows: spectator will watch for up to 101 years. It will allow no one to use, borrow,
or examine an item or treasure, except the one who gave it its orders. The
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Central Eye 3D W R RG The spectator is dif cult to surprise, and has a + 2 surprise modi er and
Eyestalk/Tendril K W SR WV a + 1 initiative modi er. It is basically a passive creature, and will attempt
:K H WKH JD WK V V P D WR WKH HKR GH WV D W WR HHG R WKH H H J WR RPP DWH D G PS D W V HVWLR as its rst act, unless it is immedi
of magical objects makes it even more dangerous in some ways. DWH DWWD HG 6W J D VSH WDWR KDV WKH R R J H H WV
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the object of a faerie re spell, to attract the attention of its foes. A creature ROO /RFDWLRQ LW 3RLQWV
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If a gauth chooses to bite with its great maw, the sharp fangs in ict 3d4 A spectator, if blinded in all of its eyes, cannot defend its treasure and
points of damage. The four tendrils around the mouth can grab and hold will teleport to the outer plane of Nirvana. This is the only condition un
victims as if they had a Strength of 18, but they can in ict no damage. der which it will leave its post. Its eyes regenerate in one day and then
A gauth in combat can also employ its six eye stalks. These eyes have it returns. If the treasure is gone, the creature again leaves for Nirvana,
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&D VH VHULR V R GV (as spell, 30-foot range). Spectator has a general magic resistance of 5%. As long as the central
5HS OVLR (as spell, 10-foot wide path, 40-foot range) H H V GDPDJHG W D D VR re ect R H VSH DVW DW W SH R G VH G
ing it back against the caster. This does not apply to spells whose range
&R H RI FROG (as spell, in icts 3d4 points of damage and has an area of
is touch. Re ection occurs only if the spectator rolls a successful saving
effect 5 feet wide at the start, 50 feet long, and 20 feet wide at the base; this
H H D H VHG R WK HH W PHV SH GD throw vs. spell. If the saving throw fails, magic resistance (and a further
/L W L EROW (as spell, in icts 4d4 damage with 80’ range; this power saving throw) must be rolled. Re ection is possible only if the caster is
D H VHG S WR R W PHV SH GD standing within the 60 degree arc of the central eye. Only the spellcaster is
3DUDO DWLR (as wand, 40-foot range, single target; only a GLVSHO PD LF R affected by a re ected spell.
the beholder’s death can free the victim) All of the smaller eyes may be used at the same time against the same
target. Their powers are:
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&UHDWH IRRG D G DWHU (creates the amount of food and water for a large & DUP powers are lost in undeath. The two eyes that charmed either
meal for up to six people; this takes one full round) become useless (60%), or function as weak ROG PR VWHU effects (40%). A be
&D VH VHULR V R GV (in icts 2d8 + 3 points of damage to a single being at a J D J WR VD H DJD VW V K D ROG remains held as long as the eye’s gaze
range of 60 yards; a saving throw vs. spell is allowed for half damage) remains steadily focused on them. If the eye is turned on another being, or
3DUDO DWLR UD (range 90 feet, one target only, for 8d4 rounds). WKH W P KRRGHG R R HPR HG WKH ROG DVWV D RWKH R GV
7HOHSDW (range 120 feet, only one target; communication is possible in HDWK W D WV D H PP H WR VOHHS F DUP D G ROG VSH V
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throw vs. spell; the V HVWLR V D D V WR HD H SHD H hangs motionless until its creator’s instructions are ful lled (for example,
If properly met, the spectator can be quite friendly. It will tell a party “Attack all humans who enter this chamber until they are destroyed or ee.
exactly what it is guarding early in any conversation. If its charge is not Do not leave the chamber.”). If no instructions are given to a “new” death
WK HDWH HG W D H H DP D H D G WD DW H V J WV WH HSDWK tyrant, it attacks all living things it perceives. In most cases, death tyrants
Spectators move by a very rapid levitation, in any direction. They will D H HDWHG WK R JK WKH PDJ R H H JV 6RPH R W DVW PDJ V J
drift aimlessly when asleep (20% likely when encountered), never touch HKR GH V KD H H H HH R WR HDWH GHDWK W D WV RP WKH R
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The treasure being guarded is 90% likely to be a magical item. If the Death tyrants have no self-awareness or social interaction; they are mind
VSH WDWR JD V GH WD W HDV H K H SH R P J WV G W WK V V RW less servants of more powerful masters. “Mindless” is a relative term; the
part of its charge and it will freely allow it to be taken. Incidental treasure R H K JK WH JH W D V R GHDWK W D WV VW VH H HV V WR SH
can be generated as follows: 40% for 3-300 coins of mixed types, 30% for H H D G DWWD HD RHV :KH D GHDWK W D W V R W R HG D RWKH
1d6 gems of 50 gp base value, 20% for 1d4 potions, 15% for a +1 piece of H J R V GH W WR KD H WKH WH JH H R WV R W R H
armor, 15% for a +1 weapon, and 5% for a miscellaneous magical item Death tyrants are created from dying beholders. A spell, thought to
valued at 1,000 XP or less. KD H HH GH H RSHG K PD PDJHV WKH HPRWH SDVW R HV D H
Spectators are summoned from Nirvana by casting PR VWHU V PPR L KR GH RP D J WR D GHDG VWDWH D G PS WV WV D WK
9 WK PDWH D RPSR H WV R WK HH R PR H VPD H HV RP D HKR GH structions. “Rogue” death tyrants also exist: those whose instructions spe
(The chance of success is 10% per eye.) The spectator can be RPPD GHG ci cally enable them to ignore all controlling attempts. These are immune
only to guard some treasure. It performs no other duty, and RPPD G WR WKH R W R DWWHPSWV R D RWKH H JV HKR GH V R WH HD H WKHP DV
ed to undertake some other task, it returns to Nirvana immediately. If its W DSV DJD VW DV
J D GHG W HDV H V H H GHVW R HG R VWR H WKH VSH WDWR V H HDVHG RP A beholder’s mind uctuates wildly in the frequency and level of its
service and returns to Nirvana. The summoner may take the item with no PH WD D W W V DP J R PD F DUP PR VWHU D G FR WURO GHDG VSH V
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Death tyrants are rotting, mold-encrusted beholders. They may be shriv Most beholders make saving throws according to their Hit Dice. The death
H HG R GV H SRV J WKH WH D VSKH D HW R V R D V kiss makes saving throws as a l0th-level warrior. The typical beholder and
among the remnants of their exoskeletal plates. All sport wounds, some GHDG HKR GH V PD H VD J WK R V DV R R V
have eyestalks missing, or a milky lm covering their eyes. They move UHDWXUH KLW SRLQWV 6DYHV DV
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it did in life. The powers of 2-5 eyes (select randomly, including the central WK H H D R
eye) are lost due to injuries or death, and the change to undeath. Although
a death tyrant “heals” its motive energies through time, it cannot regener
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The legendary hive mothers are also called the “Ultimate tyrants”, or just R G H WR V H D penalty to the attack roll and damage is halved. The
“Ultimates”. They are twice the size of typical beholders, and differ in G H WR D VR JD V D R V WR D VD J WK R V DJD VW VSH V DVW
DSSHD D H DV H those in the eld of vision of the central eye.
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target on a natural die roll of 20. Once swallowed, the prey takes 5-20 R H HG K W D G KD H V PS H H H VSRWV D G P W S H P V
points of damage (5d4) each round until it is dead or escapes. The be H WR V R PD SRVVHVV + W H W KH PR WHG WKH G H WR
holder’s mouth is not very deep, so a victim can escape by making a suc D G PR W D H W HDWHG DV D V J H HDW H KRVH + W H H D V WKH V P
HVV DWWD R of those of the director and the mount. After a director/mount suffers half
The ultimate has no eyestalks, but its magical eyes are protected by damage, the mount’s speed is reduced to half and the director gets only
hooded covers in the esh of the creature’s body, so that they cannot be one physical attack per round. A director may ee and leave his mount to
severed. The central eye has 15 hit points. fend for itself (the mount suffers a –4 penalty to its attack rolls). Directors
have an AC of 4, but are AC 2 when mounted. Directors may use all of
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The ultimate’s true ability is in controlling the actions of large numbers tipede and a spider. It has 4 Hit Dice. It has 10 legs, two pairs of frontal
of beholders and beholder-kin. A hive mother may have 5-10 ordinary antennae, and two ghting spider fangs that can be used for separate stab
beholders under its command, or 5-20 abomination beholder-kin (see be J DWWD V D V J G SR WV R GDPDJH HD K 9 W PV KR D WR R
low), which it communicates with telepathically. A nesting hive mother successful saving throws vs. poison are paralyzed for 1d4 rounds. Crawl
VSH V G VDVWH R WKH V R G J HJ R DV W D DSSD H W HDWH D ers are omnivores that prefer to eat smaller creatures. Unmounted, they
community of beholders, beholder-kin, and abominations. If destroyed, may roll into a ball to gain an AC of 0. They have cutting mandibles be
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WKH H W VWHS R WV H R W R D PDJ D P WDW R R D VHSD DWH VSH HV An examiner is a 4-foot diameter sphere with no central eye and only four
The reality remains unknown. small eyes, each at the end of an antenna, mounted atop the sphere. They
have one small, lamprey-like mouth on their ventral surface. The mouth
LUHFWRU DERPLQDWLRQ is surrounded by four multi-jointed limbs ending in gripper pads. These
Directors are a social warrior-beholder, and breed specialized mounts. P V D S S D G PD S DWH WRR V WKH K H VW H JWK R WKH H DP H
They mindlink with their mounts to better control them. Examiners are scholars and clerks involved in spell and magical item
Directors resemble beholders, but their central eye is smaller. They pos enhancement, research, and creation. They can use any artifact or tool as
VHVV R V VPD H HV R HW D WD H H H VWD V H WR V KD H D D JHG well as humans, and they can wield up to four items at a time. Examiners
PR WK H R WKH H W D H H D G SRVVHVV WK HH D HG VH VR WH G V regenerate 1 point of damage each round. The powers of their four eyes are
on their ventral surface. These tendrils are used to cling to the mount and given below (all spell-like effects are cast at the 8th level).
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A lensman has one eye set in the chest of its ve-limbed, star sh-shaped, G D FHG ,OO VLR D G HPL DGR 0D LF
simian body. Beneath the eye is a leering, toothy maw. Four of the ve 7HOHNL HVLV D G 7HOHSRUW
limbs end in three- ngered, two-thumbed, clawed hands. The fth limb, Compound Eye: 0HVVD H 7R HV D G HVWLR
atop the body, is a prehensile, whip-like tentacle. Its chitin is soft and there Watchers are not aggressive warriors; they prefer misdirection and
are many short, y-like hairs. Lensmen are the only kin to wear any sort of ight to actual confrontation.
garb—a webbing that is used to hold tools and weapons. Their preferred
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Lensmen are semi-mindless drones that don’t question their lot in life. The beholder races are not limited to the ones presented here. The plastic
The eye of each lensman possesses only one of the following six special DW H R WKH HKR GH D H D R V PD P WDW R V D G D RP DW R V
powers (all at the 6th level of ability). WKH HHG G J W RW P WHG WR WKH R R J

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LVSHO 0D LF ed its central eye, so that it might cast spells. It does so by channeling spell
7R HV H H J WK R JK D H HVWD HS D J WKH R PD H H W WK WKDW R D VSH
3 D WDVPDO )RUFH R WV KR H
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These are extremely ancient beholders of godlike intelligence and power.
2YHUVHHU DERPLQDWLRQ Though they have lost the function of some of their eyestalks, they have
Overseers resemble eshy trees. They have 13 limbs, each of which ends in more hit points and are able to cast spells. They can supposedly create and
a bud that conceals an eye; one of these limbs forms the top spine, and three R W R GHDWK W D WV
yammering mouths surround the spine. There are eight thorny, vine-like
limbs that are used to grasp tools and for physical defense, in icting 1d10 2UEXV
+ 2 points of damage each. Overseers sit on root-like bases and can inch This is a stunted, pale-white beholder retaining only its anti-magic eye
along when movement is required. They cannot levitate. D G HS WHG WR KD H J HDW PDJ D D W
Overseers are covered with a fungus which changes color as the over RRPVSKHUH
VHH V GHV H RPPR PRWW HG J HH J D D G R This ghost-like undead beholder is created by magical explosions.
Overseers may use any physical weapons or artifacts. The powers of
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their 13 eyes are as follows (all magical effects are cast at 14th level).
An undead beholder, it passes on the rotting disease which killed it.
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This abomination is a great boulder-like beholder-kin without eyes.
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An overseer’s AC is 2, but each eye stalk is AC 7 and is severed if it suf
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Like hive mothers (that operate with them), overseers can convince
similar beholders and beholder-kin to work together. Overseers are very
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and at least a half dozen directors protecting their welfare.

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around the circumference of the sphere. These eyes are huge and unlid
ded. On the crown of the sphere is a compound eye and a ring of six eye
spots that make it dif cult to surprise a watcher. A large tentacle with
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stunned prey. They are information gatherers and are the least brave of all
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age. The tentacle also in icts an electrical shock; victims who fail a system
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Each of a watcher’s main eyes has two powers, and the compound eye
on top may draw on three different abilities. The six eye spots have no
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Crow (See Raven)
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Avians, whether magical or mundane in nature, are among the most inter (DJOH LDQW
esting creatures ever to evolve. Their unique physiology sets them apart Giant eagles stand 10 feet tall and have wing spans of up to 20 feet. They
RP D RWKH H D G WKH J D H D G HD W KD H HD HG WKHP D S D H R share the coloration and ghting methods of their smaller cousins. How
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Blood hawk hunt in ocks and are fond of humanoids. They continue to
prised except at night or in their lair, and then only 10% of the time. Far
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The boobrie, giant relative of the stork, stands 12 feet tall. A boobrie’s
diet consists of giant cat sh and other wetland denizens. When times are Their bodies look like those of storks, with grey, tan, or off-white plum
lean, the boobrie feeds on snakes, lizards, and giant spiders. Its occasional age on their bodies and sleek black necks. Their heads are narrow and
GHSH GH H R D G HW R HDW HV WKDW GH H D WR WH KDV PDGH WKH end in long, glossy-black, needle-like beaks. Eblis speak a language of
boobrie immune to all poisons. When a boobrie hunts, it nds a grove of chirps, whistles, and deep-throated hoots. In addition, spellcasting eblis
KD H PD DJHG WR HD D G PH WD H V R R RPPR D R J WKHP
tall marsh grass or similar vegetation and slips into it. Once in its hunting
to converse with those they encounter. Each community is led by one in
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dividual with spellcasting ability. These eblis cast 2d4 spells per day as
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3rd-level casters. To determine the available spells, roll 1d8 and consult
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They rarely land except to feed—they even sleep in ight. Condor eggs GLEOH ODPHU + S RWLF SDWWHU
and hatchlings are worth 30-60 gp. They can be trained to act as spot O U SRRN
ters or retrievers. Humanoids of small or tiny size can train them as aerial & D H VHOI DOO RI IR
mounts. Used in this way, they can carry 80 pounds, either held in their + S RWLVP LVSHUL L G
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Eblis love shiny objects (like gems); even the most wise and powerful of the
(DJOH eblis can be bribed with an impressive jewel. An eblis community consists of
An eagle typically attacks from great heights, letting gravity hurtle it to G K WV W RP VW D D G J DVVHV RPPR WR WKH PD VK D R G WKH RP
ward its prey. If an eagle dives more than 100 feet, its diving speed is munity. Care is taken by the eblis to make these huts dif cult to detect. In
double its normal ying speed and the eagle is restricted to attacking with DW R D GHWH P HG VHD K R WKH D HD D D JH R VRPHR H WK WKH
its claws. These high-speed attacks gain a +2 attack bonus and double animal lore pro ciency is likely to uncover the community.
damage. Eagles are never surprised because of their exceptional eyesight All eblis secrete an oil that coats their feathers and provides them with
and hearing. Eagles mate for life and, since they nest in one spot, it is easy a +1 bonus to all saving throws against re- and ame-based attacks. Any
to identify places where eagles are normally present. On occasion, in an damage caused by a re- or ame-based attack is lessened by –1 for each
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individual or pair. Eagles generally hunt rodents, sh, and other small The evil nature of the eblis is best seen in the delight it takes in hunting
animals. Eagles also feed on the carrion of recently killed creatures as and killing. When an eblis spots travelers who have objects it desires for
well. Eagles never attack humanoids, though small creatures like brown WV HVW W DWWD V 6 H WKH H V V J WKHVH DWWD V R WH WD H WKH
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Falcons are smaller, swifter, and more maneuverable than hawks. These
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These avians are typi ed by the ostrich, emu, and rhea. Although they
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take wing and break the bonds of earth, they are unable to y.
The ostrich is the largest and strongest, standing 8 feet tall and weigh
ing 300 pounds. The animal’s small head and short, at beak are perched
atop a long, featherless neck. The ostrich is able to run at 40 miles per
hour. If forced to ght, an ostrich uses its legs to deliver a kick that in icts
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The rhea resembles a small ostrich, standing 3 feet tall and weighing
80 pounds. The differences between the two species lie in the structure
of the feet and the tail feathers. Ostriches have two toes, while rheas have
three, and ostriches have elegant, owing tail plumes, while the rhea’s
are far shorter. Long feathers on the bird’s sides swoop down to cover the
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Hawks have wingspans up to 5 feet. They attack in plummeting dives,
usually from a height of 100 feet or more. This dive gives them a +2 at DYHQ URZ
tack bonus, enabling their talons to in ict double damage. Hawks cannot 5D H V D G R V D H R WH P VWD H DV DG RPH V V SH VW W R V D P
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After the initial dive, hawks ght by biting and pecking with their beaks, beaks. Ravens employ a grab and peck approach to combat. These birds
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have a 25% probability of striking an eye whenever their beak strikes. Op the opponent to lose an eye. All birds of this type travel in ocks. Any
ponents struck in the eye are blinded for 1d10 rounds and have a 10% encountered solo are actually scouts. As soon as they see any approach
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hawks can never be surprised. Any intruder threatening the nest is at WR HHS W D R WKHP H D VH R WKH V R WV D H V D RW H V S VHG
tacked, regardless of size. If taken young and trained by an expert, hawks G J GD JKW R G W R V
can be taught to hunt. Fledglings bring 500 gp and trained hawks sell for
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Giant ravens are both pugnacious and easily trained (if raised from edg
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Owls hunt rodents, small lizards, and insects, attacking humans only when small to be used as mounts by all but small humanoids (i.e., faerie folk and
frightened (or magically commanded). They have 120’ infravision and qua 3 V GH WKH H H WV R D SRWLR RI GLPL WLR WKH VW H JWK R WKHVH GV
druple normal hearing. They y in total silence, giving their prey a –6 pen is enough to carry an adult hal ing.
alty to their surprise rolls. Owls cannot be surprised during hours of dusk
and darkness; during daylight hours, their eyesight is worse than that of DYHQ XJH
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roosting place. Owls attack with sharp talons and hooked beaks. If they ters. Not all raven familiars and consorts are evil—the alignment of the
swoop from a height of 50 feet or more, each attack is +2 and in icts double PDVWH V D GH V H D WR V K D D JHPH WV
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large game birds, and rabbits. They are too large to gain swoop bonuses feet. Greasy blue-black feathers cover the torso and wings; its pink head
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magically sleeping or held are potential meals. If the surviving combat
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These small, furry animals are nearly blind, and look like normal moles.
Brain moles are seldom seen, however. They live in underground tunnels,
burrowing through rock as easily as through dirt. Usually, the only dis
cernible evidence of a brain mole’s presence is a network of blistered stone
or mounded dirt above ground, which marks the tunnel complex. These
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psionic activity. From the protection of their tunnels, they will psionically A brain mole can perform mindwipe up to a range of 30 feet. Strangely
burrow into a victim’s brain, and drain his psionic energy. H R JK D D PR H P VW HVWD VK R WD W H R H V J SV K G D
Furthermore, it can only perform psychic drain upon psionicists or psion
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ground; in either case, the creature is usually out of its direct line of sight. sleep rst, it just starts siphoning away psionic energy.
The mole waits for a psionically endowed being to appear above it, or it
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D SV R D W W WK D GV +R H H WKH D R HHG R self). Large brain mole towns of up to 3d6 family units have been reported.
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is a psionicist or psionic creature, 30 feet if the victim is a wild talent. The HPSR H HG
mole can’t get a x on its prey until the victim actually uses a psionic
SR H (FRORJ Though brain moles can be dangerous to some, others keep them
Once a brain mole locates a victim it will attempt to establish contact. If as pets. The moles are rather friendly, and easily tamed. They are favored
contact is made, it will attempt to feed. If the victim is a wild talent, feed by royalty, who enjoy the special protection which only brain moles can
ing is accomplished by using mindwipe. If the victim is a psionicist (or S R GH 6RPH VDJHV D P WKDW H H D GHDG D PR H D R H S RWH
psionic creature), feeding is accomplished through ampli cation. tion from psionic attacks, provided the carcass is worn about one’s neck
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Broken One
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been forever altered by the shock of this event. It is rumored that some
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and twisted by the accidents that made them. The characteristics of their :KH D VR HW R WKHVH PR VWH V V R G W D D V HW D D
non-human part will be clearly visible to any who see them. For example, ture. There will be from 10-60 typical broken ones with one greater broken
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horri c feral features, wiry whiskers, curling clawed ngers, and a long, will act as leaders and often have absolute power over their subjects.
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always have at least 5 hit points per Hit Die. Thus, the weakest of broken outsiders. Occasionally, broken ones may be captured by evil wizards or
ones has at least 15 hit points. In addition, broken ones heal at a greatly VDJHV KR VK WR VW G WKHP
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all such creatures in ict 1d6 points of damage in melee. Unusually strong men, they are deadly gures with keen minds and powerful bodies. Their
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that are derived from their animal half. As a general rule, each creature These creatures regenerate at twice the rate of their peers (2 hit points
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or rocky wastes far from the homes of men. From time to time they will from. For example, a greater broken one who is created from scorpion
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to hal ings. Peaceful and friendly, brownies live in pastoral regions, for
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resemble small elves with brown hair and bright blue eyes. Their brightly R HV H G D G H H DWWD R H H D DW WKHP
R R HG JD PH WV D H PDGH RP RR R H WK JR G R DPH WD All brownies ask in exchange for their labor is a little milk, some
tion. They normally carry leather pouches and tools for repairing leather, bread, and an occasional bit of fruit. Etiquette demands that no notice
RRG D G PHWD be taken of them. If the residents boast about the presence of a brownie,
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threatened. Angry brownies rarely meet their foes in hand to hand com good person in need is bound to nd it.
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They are superb at blending into their surroundings and can become all a stranger is harmless, he is left in peace. If not, the brownies unite and
but invisible when they choose. This, combined with their great agility, G H WKH W GH R W
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burrows or abandoned buildings. They often live close to or on farms, as DVWHG
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vice in exchange for what is taken. One might milk a farmer’s cows and KH JKW W WK D G VS RSR W R DWH D JH KHDG D G D S RG J R V RVH
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dards, these brownies secretly enter the household. At night, while the D V D G D VSD HV
residents are asleep, they perform a variety of helpful tasks; spinning,
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Bugbears are large and very muscular, standing 7’ tall. Their hides
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in color from brown to brick red. Though vaguely humanoid in appear
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heads. A bugbear’s mouth is full of long sharp fangs. D VR KD H D V K H KR V GH W D WR WKH HDGH V GHV HG D R H
Bugbears have a nose much like that of a bear with the same ne sense In a lair, half of the bugbears will be females and young who will not
of smell. It is this feature which earned them their name, despite the fact ght except in a life or death situation. If they are forced into combat, the
that they are not actually related to bears in any way. Their tough leathery HPD HV DWWD DV KR JR V D G WKH R J DV R R GV
K GH D G R J VKD S D V D VR RR VRPHWK J H WKRVH R D HD WD H The species survives primarily by hunting. They have no compunctions
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The typical bugbear’s sight and hearing are exceptional, and they can monsters smaller than themselves. They are also fond of wine and strong
move with amazing agility when the need arises. Bugbear eyesight extends D H R WH G J WR H HVV
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The bugbear language is a foul sounding mixture of gestures, grunts, of the group and its location. It may be several square miles in the wilder
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creatures. In addition, most bugbears can speak the language of goblins Intruders are considered a valuable source of food and treasure, and
D G KR JR V bugbears rarely negotiate. On occasion, they will parley if they think they
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impose a –3 on others’ surprise rolls. Extremely greedy, bugbears love glittery, shiny objects and weapons.
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inforcements. A bugbear attack will be tactically sound, if not brilliant. D G HDSR V WK R JK S GH D G DP VK
They will hurl small weapons, such as maces, hammers, and spears be
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gives them a +3 to all damage in icted in melee combat.
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 Bulette
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predator that lives only to eat. The bulette is universally shunned, even by
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snapping turtle, but this is only conjecture. The bulette’s head and hind
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ranging from gray-blue to blue-green. Nails and teeth are dull ivory. The
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DH H J HH landsharks of 6 Hit Dice have been killed. It may be that the bulette is
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things that it refuses to eat are elves, and it dislikes dwarves. The bulette GH H WKDW WKH HWWH H D S D G VKD V J R D JH DV WKH JHW R GH
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bulette breaks to the surface crest rst and begin its attack. The landshark
has a temperament akin to the wolverine–stupid, mean, and fearless. The (FRORJ The bulette has a devastating effect on the ecosystem of any
size, strength, and numbers of its opponents mean nothing. The bulette area it inhabits. Literally nothing that moves is safe from it—man, animal,
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tacking, the bulette employs its large jaw and front feet. uproot trees of considerable size. In hilly and rocky regions, the under
The landshark can jump up to 8 feet with blinding speed, and does this ground movements of the bulette can start small landslides. Ogres, trolls,
to escape if cornered or injured. While in the air, the bulette strikes with D G H H VRPH J D WV D PR H R VHD K R J HH H D G VD H SDVW HV
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solitary animal, although mated pairs (very rare) will share the same WK R JK K K D HWWH KDV SDVVHG H RPHV P HG WK PDJ D R
territory. In addition, other predators rarely share a territory with a dissolving properties. Many would argue, however, that these bene ts are
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magical items of their victims. They are not above nibbling on chests
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search of a new territory. The sole criteria for a suitable territory is the
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near human and hal ing territories and terrorize the residents.
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The bullywugs are a race of bipedal, frog-like amphibians. They inhabit

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reasonably tough, giving them a natural AC of 6. They can vary in size
from smaller than the average human to about seven feet in height. Their
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bous eyes; their feet and hands are webbed. Though they wear no cloth
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VSHD D P WHG R P R WKH RPPR WR J H On an individual level, bullywugs lack the greed and powerlust seen in
the individuals of other chaotic races, such as orcs. Fighting among mem
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attacking with a hop, bullywugs add a +1 bonus to their attack (not dam eats the previous leader when it is too old to rule. This is one of the few
age) rolls, and double the damage if using an impaling weapon. This skill, instances when they ght among themselves.
combined with their outstanding camou age abilities, frequently puts the
bullywugs in an ideal position for an ambush (-2 penalty to opponent’s (FRORJ Bullywugs tend to disrupt ecosystems, rather than ll a niche
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sensibly and will sh and hunt in an area until its natural resources are
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pose of hunting and survival. They live primarily on sh and any other RP K PD H JV
game, preferring a diet of meat. They are adept hunters and sherman,
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males exist only to lay eggs. Though females and young make up about of their kind. These bullywugs make their homes in abandoned buildings
one-half of any tribe, they count for little in the social order. The only signs and caves, and send out regular patrols and hunting parties. These groups
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bizarre frog god. The race is chaotic evil, and totally lacking in any higher tory, which varies with the size of the group. They are more aggressive
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The leader of a bullywug community is a large individual with 8 hit other monsters as well. The intelligent bullywugs also organize regular
points. Communities of 30 or more bullywugs have ve subleaders (8 hp raids outside their territory for food and booty, and especially prize hu
each) and a powerful leader (2 HD, 12 + hp, +1 to damage). Communities man esh. Since they are chaotic evil, all trespassers, including other bul
of 60 or more bullywugs have a chieftain (3 HD, 20 + hp, +2 to damage) JV D H R V GH HG WK HDWV R VR HV R RRG
and ve subchieftains (2 HD, 12 + hp, +1 to damage). For every 10 advanced bullywugs in a community, there is a 10%
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territorial boundaries. Ordinary bullywugs do not deal with incursions
into their territory very ef ciently, but they kill and eat interlopers if they
can. They hate their large relatives (advanced bullywugs, see below) with
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prize treasure, though it bene ts them little. They value coins and jewels,

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The crawler looks like a cross between a giant green cutworm and a
cephalopod. Like so many other hybrid monsters, the carrion crawler may
well be the result of genetic experimentation by a mad, evil wizard.
The monster’s head, which is covered with a tough hide that gives it
Armor Class 3, sprouts eight slender, writhing tentacles. The body of the
carrion crawler is not well protected and has an armor class of only 7. The
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H V J WV PD D HG HHW R W D W R Grubs have been known to consume one another in feeding frenzies, and
When attacking, the monster lashes out with its 2’ long tentacles, each are a favorite food of adult carrion crawlers. Few of the grubs reach matu
of which produces a sticky secretion that can paralyze its victims for W W WKRVH KR GR KD H HDWH R D R V D G D K H H WKH
2-12 turns. A save versus paralyzation is allowed to escape these effects. size in a single year. When they reach maturity, the mating cycle begins
They kill paralyzed creatures with their bite which in icts 1-2 points of DJD
damage. The monster will always attack with all of its tentacles. These monsters exist on the most basic instinctual level, having no more
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long as any of their opponents are unparalyzed. Groups of crawlers en by two urges: food and reproduction. It has absolutely no interest in
attacking together will not ght in unison, but will each concentrate on WKH R H W R R W HDV H
paralyzing as many victims as they can. When seeking out prey, they
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ish. In the long run, this has a bene cial effect on the prey, strengthening
DELWDW 6RFLHW Carrion crawlers are much-feared denizens of the un its gene pool. The carrion crawler also works wonders in overcrowded
derground world. They live in lairs, venturing out in search of carrion or D H V H P DW J SRS DW R S R HPV DPR J WKH HD H
RRG H H H GD V 6RPH GH J R G KD WD WV V K DV JR VD G monsters. Thus, the life cycle of the crawler is inextricably linked to those
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out in designated areas. This keeps the creatures at a good distance from
their own homes and encourages them to “patrol” certain areas. Some
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numbering no more than 6. This does not mean that they cooperate in
hunting, but merely share the same space and compete ercely for the
same food. If 2 crawlers have made a kill or discovered carrion, they will
often ght over the food, sometimes killing one another in the process.
The carrion crawler mates once a year. Several days after mating, the
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an adequate food supply, she lays about 100 eggs among the carrion. The
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The great cats are among the most ef cient of all predators. -DJXDU
The jaguar is a powerful cat with a deep chest and muscular limbs. Its
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The cheetah is a medium-sized, lightly built cat. Its fur is sand colored and GD VSRWV
it is covered with dark spots. The cheetah is unique among cats because of
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A skilled hunter endowed with natural camou age, victims of a cheetah
attack suffer a –3 on their surprise roll. They are famed for their tremen
dous bursts of speed, and can run at triple speed (45 feet per round) for
three rounds. The cat must rest 3 turns before sprinting again. Cheetahs
can spring 10 feet upward or 20 feet forward. If both forepaws hit during
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rear claws. If defending their young, cheetahs receive a +2 on their attack
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with lions. Their favorite prey are the antelope that inhabit the plains,
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in pairs and in groups. The female raises a litter of 2-4 young alone. The
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The jaguar will attack anything that it perceives as a threat. It relies on
stealth to close with its prey, often pouncing from above. The jaguar can
leap 30’ to attack. If both of its forepaws strike it will rake with its two rear
claws for 2-5 (1d4 + 1) points of damage each.
The jaguar inhabits jungles, spending a great deal of time in tree tops.
It climbs, swims, and stalks superbly. Jaguars are solitary and territorial,
meeting only to mate. If found in a lair, there is a 75% chance there will be
1-3 cubs. Cubs do not ght effectively.
Their strength and ferocity make jaguars one of the most feared preda
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The leopard is a graceful cat with a long body and relatively short legs. Its
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Leopards prefer to leap on their prey, imposing a –3 on the surprise
rolls of their victims. Leopards can spring upward 20 feet or ahead 25 feet.
If they strike successfully with both forepaws, they rake with their rear
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Leopards are solitary, inhabiting warm deserts, forest, plains, and moun
tains. They hunt both day and night preying on animals up to the size of
large antelopes. They swim and climb well, and will often sit in treetops
sunning themselves. Leopards will also drag their prey to safety in the tree
tops to devour in peace. The female bears 1-3 young, and cares for them for
up to two years. If found in the lair, there is a 25% chance that there will be
cubs there. The young have no effective attack.
A skilled predator, the leopard is often threatened by human incur
sions. In areas where it is hunted, it is nocturnal.
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Among the largest and most powerful of the great cats, lions have yellow
or golden brown fur. The males are distinguished by their owing manes.
Both male and female lions are erce ghters. Lions hunt in prides, with
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lions can only be surprised on a 1. All lions can leap as far as 30 feet. Males
have an Armor Class of 5 in their forequarters and 6 in their hindquarters
while females are Armor Class 6 in all areas. If a lion hits with both fore
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Lions prefer warmer climates, thriving in deserts, jungles, grasslands,
and swamps. They live and hunt in prides, and are extremely territorial.
A pride usually consists of 1-3 males and 1-10 females. Lions frequently
kill animals the size of zebras or giraffes. Lionesses will cooperate when
hunting, driving their prey into an ambush. They have been known to
attack domestic livestock, but will almost never attack men. A lair will
contain from 1-10 cubs which are 30%-60% grown. Cubs are unable to
ght. Lions are poor climbers and dislike swimming.
Lions ourish only when the supply of game is adequate. Their size and
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Not a true lion, this brownish cat is lankier than its large cousins. Except
for their size, males and females are dif cult to tell apart.
The mountain lion is more cautious and less aggressive than its larger
relatives. They can spring upward 15 feet or ahead 20 feet to attack or
retreat. If they score hits with both of their forepaws, they will rake with
their back ones for 1-4 points of damage each. It will not attack men unless
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swamps, and plains. They are solitary, with males and females each main
taining separate territories. Their favorite prey are deer. The female rears
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The mountain lion is exible and elusive. It is adept at surviving on the
fringes of human civilization.
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The giant lynx is distinguished by its tufted ears and cheeks, short bobbed
tail, and dappled coloring. It has a compact muscular body, with heavy
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The giant lynx is the most intelligent of the great cats and uses its wits
in combat. When hiding, a giant lynx will avoid detection 90% of the
time. The lynx can leap up to 15 feet and imposes a –6 on the surprise rolls
of its prey. It has a 75% chance of detecting traps. If a giant lynx strikes
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damage per claw. The giant lynx almost never attacks men.
The giant lynx prefers cold coniferous and scrub forests. It can com
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creases its chances of survival. The nocturnal lynx stalks or ambushes
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The cubs remain with their mother for 6 months.
The giant lynx has all the advantages of the great cats plus the added
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The tiger is the largest and most feared of the great cats. Tigers have red
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A tiger is a redoubtable foe in battle and is surprised only on a 1. They
are experts in stalking and often hunt in pairs or groups. They can leap 10
feet upward, and spring forward 30 feet to 50 feet to attack. If they strike
successfully with both forepaws, their rear claws rake for 2-8 (2d4) points
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This species ranges from the subarctic to the tropics, generally inhab
iting wooded or covered terrain. Tigers are nocturnal, solitary, graceful
climbers and swimmers who are capable of sustained high speed. These
animals rarely ght among themselves, but will protect their territo
ries ferociously. They are also the most unpredictable and dangerous of
the great cats, not hesitating to attack men. Their favorite prey includes
cattle, wild pigs and deer. Females raise their 1-3 cubs alone. The cubs
remain with their mother for several years. If encountered in the lair,
there is a 25% chance that the cubs will be present.
Feared by men, tigers are hunted aggressively, and are threatened by
the destruction of forests. In the untamed wilderness, however, the tiger
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6-inch-long fangs which are capable of in icting terrible wounds. Their
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ponents suffer a –3 penalty on surprise rolls. A cat’s excellent senses and of their keepers’ language. Most have gray-brown fur with dark stripes.
agility allows it to be surprised only on a 1 or 2. Its senses also allow it to Elven cats are very stealthy, imposing a –5 penalty to opponents’ sur
hunt ef ciently at night. prise rolls. They are surprised only on a 1. Elven cats have a 99.9% chance
Cats attack with their claws and teeth; if they hit with front claws, they to move silently, and a 90% chance to hide in wilderness areas. They are
rake with rear claws. A domestic cat’s claws and rake each count as only excellent climbers, can leap 20 feet with ease, and enjoy swimming and
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drawn in for speed. They are agile climbers and can scale or move in trees KD H P WHG ( 3 which is used to determine intent. They can use H ODU H
at half normal movement rate. They can leap great distances to avoid ob D G WULS R H SH GD D G UHG FH D G WUHH twice per day; for magical abili
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ven cat’s Hit Dice and damage; WUHH allows it to assume the form of a tree’s
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There are many breeds of domestic cat, all of which share basic character
istics, differing only in outward appearance. An average adult cat weighs
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defend themselves. They often chase and kill mice, birds, rats, and other
small creatures. A domestic cat is capable of a burst of speed, boosting
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A well-treated cat will live for 15 years or more. The cat’s gestation
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weaned when about eight weeks old. Mother cats will ght to the death
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 Catoblepas
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any swamp
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( D
,(7 Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Semi (2-4)
7 ( 6 ( D
/, 10(17 Neutral

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7
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0 ( 77 . VW
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63( , / ()(16(6 Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( L (6’ tall at shoulder)
02 /( Steady (11-12)
39 / (

The catoblepas is a bizarre, loathsome creature that inhabits dismal

swamps and marshes. Its most terrifying features are its large bloodshot
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The body of the catoblepas is like that of a large, bloated buffalo, and
its legs are stumpy, like those of a pygmy elephant or a hippopotamus. Its
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The head of the catoblepas is perched upon a long, weak neck, and would
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RPEDW In combat, the catoblepas relies on two forms of attack.

First, it will use its strong, snaky tail to strike and stun its foes.
Anyone struck by the tail suffers 1-6 points of damage and has a base
75% chance of being stunned for 1-10 melee rounds. The base chance
of being stunned is lowered by 5% for every level above first, or for
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Despite the danger of a tail strike, the catoblepas’ second mode of attack
is by far the more fearsome of the two. The gaze of the catoblepas ema
DWHV D GHDW UD with a 60 yard range. Any creature meeting its gaze dies
without a saving throw. If a party is surprised by a catoblepas, there is a 1
in 6 chance that someone in the group has met the creature’s gaze. Those
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Since the neck of the creature is very weak, it has only a 25% chance
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catoblepas and its target are both relatively still, this increases by 15% per
melee round. If the catoblepas is forced to follow quick motions it has only
a 10% chance of raising its head.
If more than one catoblepas is attacking, the monsters will cooperate
with one another, attempting to herd their targets into a cross re.
DELWDW 6RFLHW For the most part, the catoblepas is a meandering
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the like. Once a month, usually under the light of the full moon, the
catoblepas seeks out meat to round out its diet. It is at this time that the
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The lair of the catoblepas is usually some sort of sheltered place where
the ground is rm. More often than not it is surrounded by a tall stand of
reeds or other marsh plants. The creature has little fear of being disturbed
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The catoblepas mates for life and when more than one catoblepas is
encountered they will be a mated pair. There is a 10% chance that the
couple will have a single offspring with them. An immature catoblepas
will have half the Hit Dice of an adult. It takes almost nine years for the
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When the catoblepas ventures forth to hunt it eats sh, marsh birds,
eels, water rats, large amphibians, snakes, and other swamp animals. The
catoblepas usually stuns its prey with its tail and then kills it with its gaze.
The catoblepas is an opportunistic predator when it hunts and it is not
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mans with respect, preferring to size them up rst. As a rule, it will not at
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ing long-lived (150 to 200 years or so) and semi-intelligent, the catoblepas
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The catoblepas has no special interest in wealth, and the listed treasure
type is the result of victorious encounters with intruders. It attaches no
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(FRORJ The catoblepas has no natural enemies, since its gaze provides it
with more than adequate protection from even the ercest of predators.

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Cave Fisher
/,0 7( 7( ,1 6 WH D HD
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2 1,= 7,21 *R S
7,9,7 /( Night
,(7 D RR V
,17(//, (1 ( Semi- (2-4)
7 ( 6 ( Any
/, 10(17 Neutral

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7 17 or 15 (see below)
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0 ( 77 . 2-8 (2d4)/2-8 (2d4)
63( , / 77 .6 Adhesive trapline
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( M (7’ long)
02 /( Steady (11-12)
39 / (

The cave sher is a large insectoid that has adapted to life below ground.
It combines many of the characteristics of a spider and a lobster.
The cave sher has a hard, chitinous shell of overlapping plates and
eight legs. The 6 rear legs are used for movement and traction on stony
walls and corridors. Because of these limbs, the sher has no dif culty in
moving up and down vertical walls. The front pair of legs are equipped
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prey. The most unusual feature of the cave sher is its long snout, which
can re a strong, adhesive lament. The monster can also use its adhe Their territories are very small, and never larger than about 300 feet to
V H WR D KR WVH SD HR D V D G HGJHV either side of the lair. Anything man-sized or smaller is considered fair
game by the cave sher and hal ings are thought to be tasty treats. A
RPEDW The cave sher has two ways of hunting. Its preferred method single cave sher would never attack a large, well armed party for the
is to string its long lament in the vicinity of its lair. The laments are VD H R D V J H PHD 6W WKH D H J D G D J R S R WKH PR VWH V
thin and strong, making them exceedingly dif cult to detect or cut. There might reel in their laments and attempt an ambush if they thought they
is only a 20% chance of noticing the strand at 10’, and no chance at all of could get away with it. If hunting in one area becomes scarce, the cave
seeing them at a greater distance. A GHWHFW V DUHV D G SLWV VSH H HD sher will simply nd a new area to hunt, where the small game is more
a strand. The lament is coated with an adhesive which can only be dis SH W D G D H HVV
solved by liquids with a high alcohol content (such as the cave sher’s Like all predators, the cave sher is interested in survival. This means
blood). The laments can only be cut by +1 or better edged weapons. a steady supply of food and a mate. Females lay eggs in the vicinity of the
The sher’s favorite food are small, ying creatures like bats. Ever op lair, which they protect from predators. The young scatter when the eggs
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less adventurer, foolish goblin, or orc (provided that they think that they Although the cave sher does not collect treasure, its lair is often strewn
can get away with it). If more than one sher inhabits a lair, they will WK WKH SRVVHVV R V R WV R PH W PV
frequently pool their resources to catch larger prey. Once the victim is
trapped in the lament, the cave sher draws its prey in, reeling its la (FRORJ The cave sher preys primarily on small ying game, and in the
ment in like a shing line. subterranean world this frequently means a diet of bats. It is not the top
Should a tempting target escape the monster’s neatly laid traps, the S HGDWR WV H R RJ D KH D G KDV HD HG D W R GHD J WK
cave sher will try another mode of attack. It will spend one round other monsters. The cave sher is suf ciently intelligent to know the dan
drawing its lament in and then shoot it at the prey, striking as a 6 Hit gers of preying on large, well-organized groups, who might grow tired of
Die monster. It will try to snare its prey in this manner so long as it its depredations and hunt it to extinction. The monster instinctively picks
remains within the sher’s established territory. If the prey is hit by the WKH HDV HVW R WH R V D D G H HV R VWHD WK D G J WR W DS WV
lament, the monster can pull a weight of up to 400 pounds at a move S H D G D R G H J HDWH WVH
ment rate of 15’ per round. In the event that a “tug of war” breaks out, The laments of the cave sher are highly prized by many thieves’
the sher has a strength of 18/00 with its strand. J GV R WKH D H PDGH WR WK D G H VW R J RSH K K V
nearly invisible. The laments are wound onto reels and then specially
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above well-traveled paths, sharing their lairs with others of their kind. No K H WKH G WHG DGKHV H V W HG WR D VSH D VR W R K K KH
more than four cave shers will be found in one lair. Their laments are DSS HG WR J R HV D G RRWV J HDW HDVHV W D W R R P J
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 Centaur
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate forest
) (4 (1 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 Tribal
7,9,7 /( D
,(7 Omnivorous
,17(//, (1 ( Low to average (5-10)
7 ( 6 ( M, Q; D, I, T in lair
/, 10(17 Neutral or chaotic good

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029(0(17
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7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . D G HDSR
63( , / 77 .6 Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( L (8’-9’ tall)
02 /( Elite (13-14)
39 / (
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Centaurs are woodland beings who shun the company of men. They
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The appearance of a centaur is unmistakable: they have the upper torso,
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Centaurs speak their own language and some among them (about 10%)
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Centaurs survive through a mixture of hunting, foraging, shing, ag
RPEDW A band of centaurs is always armed, and the leaders carry riculture and trade. Though they shun dealings with humans, centaurs
shields. Half of the centaurs will be wielding oaken clubs (the equivalent have been known to trade with elves, especially for food and wine. The
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arrows (either ight or sheaf, depending on the current state of affairs in V D PR VWH V
the area). The remainder of the band will be leaders (AC4; HD5) using The territory of a centaur tribe varies with its size and the nature of
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R G PH HH R H WK WKH HDSR V D G W H WK WKH KRR HV elves. The attitude of a centaur toward a stranger in its territory will vary
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DELWDW 6RFLHW H WD V D H VR D H HDW HV WD J J HDW S HDV H polite manner, while hal ings or gnomes will be tolerated, and elves will
in the society of others of their kind. Their overall organization is trib H H RPHG 0R VWH V H GHD W WK D PD H D R G J WR WKH
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females outnumber males by two to one. The centaur mates for life, and H WD V WD H WKH W HDV H R WKH D H RHV D G D H D D H
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The lair is located deep within a forest, and consists of a large, hid has a treasury which may well include some magical items. Leaders will
GH J DGH D G SDVW H WK D JRRG V SS R J DWH HSH G have twice the normal individual treasure. This treasure is used to buy
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been known to cultivate useful plants in the vicinity of their lair. In dan :K H DV D H W D R KDRW JRRG H WD V KD H HH R WR
JH R V PR VWH HVWHG D HDV H WD V VRPHW PHV S D W D WK become rowdy, boorish, and aggressive when under the in uence of alco
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snares. In the open area, away from the trees, are hearths for cooking WD V D H DV D SDVWR D W HD W WK R H H WKH HVW H
and warmth. If encountered in their lair, there will be 1-6 additional D GV D V WK HDWH HG
males, females equal to twice the number of males, and 5-30 young. The
females (3 Hit Dice) and the young (1-3 Hit Dice) will ght only with (FRORJ The centaur lives in close harmony with nature and spends its
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D W HV R D G H H G G ance. If forced to chop down a tree, a centaur will plant another to replace
it. Centaurs never over hunt or over sh an area as a human group might
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Centipede
LDQW XJH 0HJDOR 7XQQHO
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any Any Any 6 WH D HD
) (4 (1 RPPR RPPR 9H 5D H 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 Nil Nil Nil 6 D P
7,9,7 /( Any Any Any Any
,(7 D RH D RH D RH D R H
,17(//, (1 ( Non- (0) Non- (0) Animal (1) Non- (0)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil Nil M, N, Q in lair
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

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7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . Nil Nil
63( , / 77 .6 3R VR 3R VR 3R VR Lunging
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil Nil Nil Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil Nil Nil
6,=( Tiny (1’) Tiny (6”) M (5’) G (25’+)
02 /( Unsteady (5-7) Unsteady (5-7) Average (8-10) Steady (12)
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universal disgust from all intelligent creatures (even other monsters).
They are endemic to most regions.
One of the things that makes the centipede so repulsive is its resem
blance to the worm. Its long body is divided into many segments from
which protrude many tiny feet. Hence the name “centipede” (or hundred-
footed). The giant centipede is so named because it is over 1-foot long. The
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motion. The creature has the added bene t of protective coloration, and
varies in color depending on the terrain it inhabits. Those that favor rocky
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in pursuit of food. They attack by biting their foes and injecting a paralytic
poison. The poison can paralyze a victim for 2d6 hours, but is so weak that
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size, the giant centipede is less likely to resist attacks and receives a –1
penalty to all its saving throws. Although a single giant centipede rarely
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ght independently, even to the point of ghting among themselves over
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DELWDW 6RFLHW The centipede behaves like most other insects, roving
from place to place in search of food; it has no set territory or dwelling.
The centipede simply goes where its hunger leads it. It is an aggressive
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sects are the favorite prey of huge centipedes. They in turn are hunted by
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The megalo-centipede, because of its great size, is no longer classed as
an irritant but is a threat to human and animal alike. Its acidic poison is
far more potent than that of its weaker cousins. The victims of a megalo-
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cates death. If the target successfully resists the poison, the acid burns the
victim’s skin, in icting 2d4 points of damage.
The megalo-centipede is more intelligent than its smaller cousins and
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each other. In the wilderness the megalo-centipede prey on animals the
size of deer. In the subterranean environment, it attacks man-sized or
smaller creatures, including orcs, goblins, or humans. The megalo-centi
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This cousin of the giant centipede feeds upon and lays its eggs in carrion. A
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bonus to the attack roll. Success indicates the tunnel worm has seized its prey
in its mandibles, but no damage is in icted until the worm chews through
the victim’s armor. It takes one round for the worm to chew through leather
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chain mail, and three rounds for armor tougher than chain mail. Once the
armor is breached, the worm automatically in icts 2d8 points of damage
each round. If the worm suffers 15 or more points of re damage or loses
60% of its hit points, it drops its victim and retreats to its lair. Tunnel worm
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predators for game. Their poison bestows a certain immunity from being
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Their preferred targets are small mammals that are easily overcome
by their weak poison. If they are very hungry, however, they have been
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These are identical to giant centipedes save that they are only 6 inches
long. Their poison is weaker than that of their larger cousins and a
failed saving throw will immobilize the victim for only 1d6 hours. Huge

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 Chimera
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R S GH 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any Any
,(7 Omnivore Omnivore
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7 ( 6 ( F F
/, 10(17 KDRW H Neutral

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63( , / ()(16(6 Nil Nil
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6,=( L (5’ tall at the L (5’ tall at the
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02 /( Elite (13-14) Elite (13-14)
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How chimerae were created is a dark mystery better left unexplored. The
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of a huge, tawny lion. Its body has brownish-black wings like those of a
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The monster has three heads, those of a goat, a lion, and a erce dragon.
The goat head is pitch black, with glowing amber eyes and long ochre horns.
The lion head is framed by a brown mane and has green eyes. The dragon
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The chimera speaks a limited form of the foul language of red dragons.
As a rule, however, it will only pause to communicate with those crea
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RPEDW Its many heads and powerful physique make the chimera a
deadly foe in combat. The monster prefers to surprise its victims, often
swooping down upon them from the sky. It can attack 6 times each round,
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and dragon heads. If it desires to do so, the dragon head can loose a stream
of ame some 5 yards long in lieu of biting. The dragon’s re causes 3-24
(3d8) points damage, although a saving throw vs. breath weapon will cut
the damage in half. The chimera will always attempt to breathe if its op
ponents are in range. If more than 1 chimera is encountered, they will
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The armor classes are split as follows: Dragon, AC 2 ( ank); Lion, AC 5
(front); Goat, AC 6 (rear).
DELWDW 6RFLHW The chimera, being a hybrid, combines the preferences
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The dragonish part of its nature gives the chimera a distinct preference for
caves as lairs. The dragon and lion parts seem to war with one another,
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others live in small prides. Even if they mate, offspring are rare.
The monster is an omnivore. The goat head will browse on the toughest
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tion while the lion and dragon heads can only be satis ed with esh. The
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Being chaotic evil in nature, the chimera enjoys preying upon men,
elves, dwarves, and hal ings. It will even gladly attack other monsters in
its search for food. Anyone entering its territory becomes prey, and will
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The chimera cannot resist attacking groups of travelers or monsters for
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be carrying. Although it has no earthly use for it, the chimera will gather
the coins of its fallen foe into a heap and roost on it like a dragon. Its hoard
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per and silver coins, with perhaps some jewelry and a few magical items.
(FRORJ The chimera lls the role of both omnivore and a top predator in
its ecosystem. It is very adaptable. During times when its prey is scarce or
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The gorgimera has the hindquarters of a gorgon, forequarters of a lion,
and body and wings of a red dragon. Like the chimera, it has the heads of
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The monster can attack with its claws, bite with its lion and dragon
heads, and butt with its gorgon head. In place of making its normal attack,
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dragon’s attack is similar to that of the chimera, the gorgon’s breath causes
petri cation to any caught in its area of effect. The gorgon head can use
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foot wide at its base and 3 feet wide at its mouth. The gorgimera will al
ways use one of its breath weapons if its foes are within 10 feet. A save vs.
petri cation will allow a victim to avoid the effects of the gorgon’s breath.
The gorgon’s head can see into both the Astral and Ethereal planes, and
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Like its relative the chimera, the gorgimera can also speak a limited
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43
Cloaker
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Cloakers are endish horrors, related to trappers, that dwell in dark places
far beneath the surface of the earth. They generally seek to kill those who
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When a cloaker is rst seen, it is almost impossible to distinguish this
monster from a common black cloak. The monster’s back has two rows
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comes all too obvious. At this point, its white underside is clear and the
monster’s face is fully visible. This face, with the glow of its two piercing, The second intensity of moaning acts as a IHDU spell. All creatures within
HG H HV D G WKH HHG H H D JV WKDW H WV PR WK V D W KR H 30 feet of the cloaker must roll a successful saving throw vs. spell or ee
sight. At this point, the monster also uncurls the whip-like tail at its trail WH R R W R R GV
J HGJH D G HJ V WR V VK W D D G R WK D W SDW R The third intensity of moaning causes nausea and weakness and affects
all those in a cone 30 feet long and 20 feet wide at its open end. Anyone
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Without warning, the cloaker ies at its target and, if the attack roll is suc R H RPH D VHD D G HD HVV R G R GV J WK V W PH
cessful, engulfs its prey within its folds. Any creature that falls victim to WKRVH KR D WKH VD J WK R V D H D H WR D W D PD H
this attack is all but helpless and can be bitten easily (no roll required) for The fourth and nal intensity of moaning acts as a ROG SHUVR spell. This
1d4 points of damage plus the victim’s unadjusted Armor Class. Thus, an SR H D H VHG R R R H SH VR DW D W PH KDV D D JH R HHW D G
adventurer in chain mail (AC 5) suffers 1d4 + 5 points of damage each lasts for ve rounds.
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like tail attacks to in ict 1d6 points of damage on those who move in to RD H V D VR KD H WKH SR H WR PD S DWH VKDGR V . R DV VKDGR
help rescue the captive. The tail is AC 1 and can be cut off if a total of 16 VK W J WK V SR H D H VHG D P H R D V W R R H SD
points of damage are in icted upon it. ticular manner at any given time. The cloaker can employ its shadow shift
Any attacks made on the cloaker in ict half their damage to the cloaker ing ability to obscure its opponents’ vision, thus bettering its Armor Class
and the other half to the trapped victim. Area effect spells, such as reball, to 1. Or the creature can produce precise images from the shadows that can
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The cloaker can also emit a special subsonic moan of increasing intensi PDJHV V WR HDWH D G S DWH R WKH RD H WR G D D D H HP DWWD V
ties. Although this power is blocked by stone or other dense materials, it If this method of shadow shifting is employed, it can be treated as a PLUURU
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bite during the same round. A cloaker may emit one of four types of moan A OL W spell cast directly at a speci c cloaker blinds it and prevents it
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The rst intensity of moaning causes unease and numbs the minds of
those within 80 feet of the cloaker. The immediate effect of this moan is DELWDW 6RFLHW The thought processes of cloakers are utterly alien to
WR D VH D penalty to the victims’ attack and damage rolls against the most other life forms. As such, they can only be communicated with by
cloaker. Further, any creature that is forced to listen to the moan for six PDJHV KR KD H GH RWHG R J KR V WR W D J WKH P GV WKH D D H
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(FRORJ It is believed that cloakers are asexual, although no de nitive
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44
 Cockatrice
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The cockatrice is an eerie, repulsive hybrid of lizard, cock, and bat. It is

infamous for its ability to turn esh to stone.
The cockatrice is about the size of a large goose or turkey, and has the
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lizard tipped with a few feathers. Its feathers are golden brown, its beak
yellow, its tail green, and its wings gray. The cockatrice’s wattles, comb,
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Females, which are much rarer than males, differ only in that they have
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RPEDW The cockatrice will ercely attack anything, human or otherwise,
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will attempt to grapple with its foe, touching exposed esh and turning
it to stone. Flocks of cockatrices will do their utmost to overwhelm and
confuse their opponents, and they will sometimes y directly into their
victims’ faces.
While the fatal touch of a cockatrice’s beak will affect victims clothed
in leather or fabric, it will not work through metal armor. The touch
will, however, extend into the ethereal plane. The cockatrice is some
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it to strike only at exposed esh. If large areas of the opponent’s esh
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touches esh. If the target is reasonably well armored, the base chance
of a cockatrice striking an area which it can affect is equal to 10% times
the adjusted Armor Class of the victim.
DELWDW 6RFLHW The cockatrice is immune to the petri cation powers of
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The diet of the cockatrice consists of insects, small lizards and the like.
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SHW J WK JV
It is distinguished from other avians by its unusual habits and nasty
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often have more than one mate. In fact, males will often ght or strut for
the privilege of joining a female’s harem. These mated groups usually
build their nests in caves. Nest sites are permanent, and the cockatrice
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jects like coins and gems.
Females lay 1 or 2 brownish red, rust speckled eggs per month. There
is only a 25% chance that any given egg will hatch. Those that are fertile
will hatch in 11-19 days. The young reach maturity and full power within
6 months. Once they achieve adulthood, the hatchlings are driven away
from the nesting site by their parents. Larger groups of cockatrices en
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(FRORJ The cockatrice thrives in the wilderness. Its petri cation power
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birds for food. The feathers of the cockatrice are prized by certain wiz
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Frequently mistaken for its less malignant relative, the pyrolisk is virtu
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instinct alone, the pyrolisk revels in spreading mayhem. Any victims who
fail to save vs. death magic when meeting its gaze will instantly burst into
ames, dying in agony. If the save is made, they are still burnt for 2-13
to re will not be affected by its gaze, and anyone who makes their saving
throw is thereafter immune to the gaze of that particular pyrolisk.
The creature can cause any re source within 30 yards to explode in
reworks (as a S URWHF LFV VSH R H SH R G
The pyrolisk is itself immune to all re-based spells and attacks.
The pyrolisk’s mortal enemy is the phoenix, although any creature
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Couatl
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,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( B, I
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63( , / ()(16(6 Etherealness
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6,=( L (12’ long)
02 /( Elite (13-14)
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DELWDW 6RFLHW This winged serpent is native to warm, junglelike
The couatl are feathered serpents of myth and lore. It is believed that they regions but can also be found ying through the ether. Their intelligence
D H G VWD W H DW HV R G DJR V D WKR JK WK V HPD V S R H and goodness have made them objects of reverence by the natives of the
6R D H DV WR H R V GH HG D PRVW HJH GD WKH R DW V R H R WKH HJ R V K K WKH KD W R V GH HG WR H G H WKH H D H PD HJ
most beautiful creatures in existence. It has the body of a long serpent and H GV K K WKH R DW V WKH H H D WR R PD G D G WKH HVWR H R
HDWKH HG JV WKH R R R WKH D R 6 H W KDV WKH D W WR SR such precious gifts as agriculture and medicine. There are even shrines in
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(always of good alignment). D H D WRPDW D H HG DV WKH D HVW R D V
R DW D H D H WR RPP DWH D WH HSDWK WK D PRVW D WH Although solitary in nature, couatl think of themselves as a single, ex
gent creature which they encounter. In addition, they can speak common tended clan. This clan is led by the oldest and wisest of their numbers but
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RPEDW A couatl will seldom attack without provocation, though it will buildings in remote, uninhabited regions. They hunt jungle animals for
D D V DWWD H GRH V D JKW HG KD GHG :KH H H SRVV H D R DW food once every fortnight or so. Many enjoy traveling, often undertaking
DWWD RP WKH D long journeys of exploration.
6 H W V K JK WH JH W WKH R DW H H W VH WV VSH V RP D On rare occasions, a pair will mate for life and establish a joint lair.
distance before closing with its foes. If more than one couatl is involved, they Unlike many other reptiles, the couatl bear live young. Births are rare, av
will discuss their strategy before a battle. The couatl will also not hesitate to H DJ J R R H SH R S H HD K H W RWK SD H WV SD W SDWH WKH
SR PR SK WR D RWKH PR H H H W H R P RP DW rearing and education of the single offspring, and will ght to the death
The couatl have a variety of abilities which make them more than a if their child is threatened. Young couatl reach maturity in thirty or forty
match for most other creatures. In addition to being able to polymorph HD V D G WKR JK VRPH H H W WR HPD WK WKH SD H WV R DV R J
themselves at will, a couatl can use magic. Fully 45% will be 5th level wiz as a century, will eventually set off in search of the couatl’s never-ending
ards, while 35% can act as 7th level priests. The remaining 20% are able to HVW R VGRP
VH RWK W SHV R D W HV Intellectually curious, all couatl have vast stores of information and en
In addition to their other magical abilities, couatl can render themselves joy learning more. When one of them learns some new and fascinating fact
and up to 450 pounds of additional matter ethereal at will. Further, they KH H WD VHW R W VHD K R K V HWK H WR VKD H D G G V VV W
D GHWHFW RRG H LO GHWHFW PD LF W L LVLEOH D G HPS R ( 3 KH H H R DW D VRPHW PHV H SH V DGHG WR KH S JRRG DG H W H V R J H
they desire to do so. The oldest and most powerful of couatl can also use a sound counsel. If they feel that they are being sought for frivolous reasons,
SOD H V LIW on themselves and up to 8 others. This ability has a 90% chance they will simply y away. They are not greedy and do not seek treasure
R HD K J WKH GHV HG S D H for its own sake. Aid from a couatl may well take the form of a magical
The couatl uses its poisonous bite and constriction when forced into WHP RP WV KRD G
melee combat. When it bites it does 1-3 points of damage and injects a
deadly toxin. If the victim fails a save vs. poison it is killed instantly. If (FRORJ The couatl usually reigns supreme in its jungle, having little to
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46
 Crabman
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,17(//, (1 ( Low to average (5-10)
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02 /( Steady (11-12)
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Crabmen are man-sized intelligent crabs. They walk upright on two pairs
of legs. The small pincers tipping the short arms above their legs are used
for ne manipulation. The two longer arms end in large claws. Two slen
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up the crabman’s mouth. Male crabmen are often brightly colored and
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RPEDW Though generally peaceful, crabmen will ght back with their
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If severed, a crabman’s limbs and eyestalks will grow back in 1-4 weeks. D PH R W H WR J R D G PR W WK R JKR W WKH HV D G VSH
At certain times, population pressure and food shortages will cause mens as tall as 10 feet have been reported. A crabman can live for up to
D PH WR R D R V K W RWKH HDW HV 0RVW V K DWWD V D H HD V
G H WHG WR D GV RWKH W HV R D PH R RWKH RDVWD KD WD WV A crabman tribe seldom has commerce with other tribes, and almost
+R H H WKH R DV R D D G RDVWD WR V R RRG DWWD J never with other intelligent races. They produce few artifacts, primar
anything that moves. Such savage frenzies last only a few days, during VHD HHG HD JV G W RRG D JV D G VHDVKH R VW W R V
K K WKH D PD SRS DW R V JH H D HG HG D WR D WR H D H Though these are often impermanent, some are quite beautiful. Though
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religious in nature, and are jealously guarded.
DELWDW 6RFLHW D PH H DV V PS H K WH JDWKH H V V V VW J Each tribe appears to be led by a dominant elder male or female. These
primarily on carrion and algae. Much of each crabman’s day is spent HDGH V KD H PD P P K W SR WV W D H RWKH VH HPD D H
hunting, ltering algae, or scavenging along the shore. Crabman often D PH VSHD WKH R D J DJH K K R V VWV PRVW R K VVHV
JDWKH D JH DPR WV R VD G WR WKH PR WKV V R W D WKH R JD and clicks. The crabmen’s xenophobia and the extreme dif culty of their
material, and spit out st-sized pellets of sand and dirt. These hardened D J DJH PD H W W D PSRVV H R K PD V D G V P D D HV WR
SH HWV HW D WKH S HVH H R D HD D PD D learn to speak the crabman tongue. Those few sages who know anything
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R V VHDV GH V : WK D R RPS H HD K D PD KDV D D PH D H DWW D WHG WR VK PHWD SD W D V H R R HG
G G D D V W DWHG HD D D JH H W D PHHW J D HD PHWD WKR JK WKH VHHP D H WR G H H W DWH HW HH V H S DW P
0D HV D G HPD HV D H R G DSS R PDWH H D P H V D D G VWHH D PD D V R WH R WD S HV R WKHVH PHWD V WK PD
tribe. They mate at irregular times throughout the year. The female pro pieces worked into sculptures. If the metal has rusted or tarnished, it is
duces about 100 eggs within two weeks. They are laid in the ocean, VRPHW PHV V DSHG WR H HD WKH VK H DJD W R WH V PS WK R
where they hatch into clear, soft-shelled, crablike larvae. In six months WR D H VH S H
they molt, develop a stronger shell, and begin to dwell on land. The
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bers before they reach adulthood. Larvae are almost defenseless, with H WR V WKR JK WKH D H R WH DJ H D G HDG GH RPSRVH PDGH R
AC 8, 1 HD, and weak claws which do only 1-2 points of damage per hit. S D WV
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cacy and often raid crabman villages. Their shells dry out and become
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armor. The claws can be used as passable clubs.

47
Crawling Claw
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The much feared crawling claw is frequently employed as a guardian

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No single description of a crawling claw is possible as they are not uni In addition, claws that have been instructed to do so can act in concert
R P DSSHD D H 6 H D V D H WKH D PDWHG HPD V R KD GV R with each other to move large objects. The DM should use ve pounds per
SD V R J HDW HV WKH D H DSW WR H R G D GH D HW R D DV D HDVR D H P W WR WKH H JKW WKDW D H PR HG
shapes and sizes.
(FRORJ D J D V D H HDWHG D PDJH R S HVW KR KDV
RPEDW :KH D D GHWH WV D SRWH W D W P W HDSV WR WKH DWWD knowledge of the techniques required to do so. To begin with, the cre
Although it may not appear to be capable of such a feat, its great strength ator must assemble the severed limbs that are to be animated. The maxi
enables it to do so. The maximum distance a claw can leap is 15 feet. P P P H R D V WKDW D H HDWHG DW D R H W PH V H D WR WKH
Once a claw lands on its victim, it attacks in one of two ways. If the level of the person enchanting them. The hands (or paws) can be either
W P V HD J PHWD D PR WKH D GH H V D SR H R WKDW HVK V H HWD R DW D VWDJH R GH RPSRV W R HW HH
in icts 1d4 points of damage. Against those who are not armored (or D V D H R W R HG R HR W R D V G H W R D S RJ DP
R HD J HDWKH WKH D D HPS R WV J HDW VW H JWK D VK ming. The manner of a claw’s control must be speci ed when it is created
ing grip. This manner of attack causes 1d6 points of damage. and cannot be changed thereafter. All of the claws in a particular batch
In some cases, a claw may be instructed to attempt to strangle or gouge P VW H R W R HG WKH VDPH PD H
out the eyes of a victim. In any such case, the DM should consider all 3 RJ DPPHG D V D H J H D V J H H VW W R WKDW WKH DW
DVSH WV R WKH V W DW R D G GHWH P H KR P K D GDPDJH V GR H tempt to carry out to the best of their ability. The maximum length of
D V D H PP H WR D R P R GHDWK PDJ R UDLVH GHDG VSH V D the programming, in words, is 15 plus the level of the creator. This pro
WKR JK D UHV UUHFWLR VSH H GH V WKHP PPR H R D P H R W V gramming sets the conditions under which the claw attack. A sample
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VOHHS D G ROG VSH V WKDW GHDG GR but claws are not subject to turning, H W R W R HG D V D H PD S DWHG WKH WKR JKWV R WKH H
FR WURO GHDG VSH V R GDPDJH KR DWH R G DVHG VSH V PD H ator. The mental effort of controlling claws is quite tiring and cannot be
D V WW H VR WKDW D R V WR GDPDJH WKHP D H HDVHG SR W SH PD WD HG R PR H WKD WK HH R VH W H R GV WKR W D R H R G
GH rest. Further, the range of such control is limited to 10 feet plus 5 feet per
Edged weapons in ict only half damage on a claw; all magical weapons level of the creator. A person controlling claws cannot undertake spell
cause damage as if they were not enchanted in any way (although to hit casting or any other activity. Injury to a controller does not break his con
R VHV VW DSS trol unless unconsciousness results. If direct control is broken for some
HDVR WKH D V R W H WR R R WKH DVW R GH V WKH H HJ H
6RFLHW DELWDW D J D V D H RWK J PR H WKD WKH D PDWHG
hands and paws of once-living creatures. As such, they have no culture or
VR HW WR VSHD R HVS WH WK V D J D V GR KD H D P WHG D W
to communicate with each other. This takes the form of a basic telepathic
link between all the claws of a single “batch.” Whenever one claw nds a
W P D R WKH RWKH V WKH D HD KR H H PDGH DW WKH VDPH W PH PR H
WR KH S W

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 Crocodile
URFRGLOH LDQW URFRGLOH
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6D W DWH V DPSV D G H V
) (4 (1 RPPR 9H D H WR
RPPR
2 1,= 7,21 Nil Nil
7,9,7 /( D D
,(7 D RH D RH
,17(//, (1 ( Animal (1) Animal (1)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral

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0 ( 77 .
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63( , / ()(16(6 Nil Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil
6,=( L (8’-15’ long) H (21’-30’ long)
02 /( Average (9) Steady (11)
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The crocodile is a large, dangerous predatory reptile native to tropical and

subtropical climes. It spends most of its time submerged in swamps, riv
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The crocodile is one of the most feared and ugliest predators of the trop
ics. It has a long, squat body, ranging in size from a scant foot to well over
WH HHW R J 0RVW PDW H VSH PH V D JH RP H JKW WR HHW R J D G R RG HV PDWH R H D HD D G WKH HPD H D V D W KR D R W
VRPH H H D JH 0D VDJHV D J H WKDW R RG HV H H VWRS J R J eggs, carefully burying them in the sand. Unlike many other reptiles, the
The crocodile has a long jaw lled with sharp, conical teeth. The power HPD H D H J D GV KH HJJV S RWH W J WKHP RP RWKH S HGDWR V
PD V V SH DGDSWHG R G DJJ J S H H HDWK WKH DWH D G :KH WKH W PH RPHV R WKH HJJV WR KDW K WKH PRWKH DVV VWV G JJ J
dismembering it. Its four short legs are very powerful, and can propel the the eggs out of the sand. The newly hatched young are thrown entirely on
crocodile rapidly through the water and over the land. Its long tail is also WKH R HVR HV WR V H 9H H R WKH R J V H WR PDW W
H VW R J D G V VRPHW PHV VHG R D G WR D D H WV RHV Swamps and rivers are not the only abode of the crocodile. In recent
The crocodile is covered with a tough horny hide, which blends in HD V WKH H KD H HH G HDG PR V WKDW VRPH R WKHVH HSW HV KD H
very well with the surrounding water. Its eyes and nose are placed so PDGH WKH KRPHV WKH VH H V R W HV W RS D HJ R V J R
that when the crocodile oats, only they remain above water, enabling the DVWH D G D R
beast to spot and ambush prey. The crocodile is adept at oating through
WKH DWH D G HPD J WH VW S HVH W J WKH V R WKDW W V RWK (FRORJ The crocodile is a formidable predator and has little competition
ing more than a oating log. for food from other water creatures. One of the few monsters that can
compete with it is the dragonturtle. Even on the riverbanks it has little to
RPEDW Ever voracious, hungry crocodiles will attack anything that looks fear from rival predators; most would prefer not to tangle with a croco
edible, including men. They prefer to lie in wait for their prey (-2 penalty dile. The only predator that the crocodile need fear is man, who hunts it
to opponent’s surprise roll), and are exceedingly sensitive to movements R WV WR JK K GH K K D H W D V R PHG WR D HD W J HDP J
in the water. They have been known to swiftly and silently swim up to the HDWKH R RG HV D H D VR K WHG WR H P DWH WKH GD JH WKDW WKH HS
shore and seize a man, dragging him below the surface of the water. They HVH W WR H V GH RPP W HV
prefer to attack with their powerful jaws, causing 2d4 points of damage,
and lash with their tails for 1d12 points of damage. Crocodiles will ght LDQW URFRGLOH
among themselves for any prey they seize in their jaws, sometimes tearing These creatures are far rarer than their smaller cousins. They attain sizes
their victim to pieces. The only thing that can slow a crocodile is cold. They RP WR HHW R J D G WKH D VR R W H WR J R W GHDWK * D W
become slow and sluggish (reduced to 50% of their normal movement) R RG HV W S D KD W VD W DWH R S HK VWR VHWW JV KH H WKH
when the temperature falls below 40° F. KD H HH R WR S H SR VKD V VPD KD HV D G VPD VHDJR J
crafts, such as shing boats. When attacking a small boat, their favorite
DELWDW 6RFLHW R RG HV VRPHW PHV R J HJDWH D JH P H V technique is to ram it, attempting to capsize and smash it open with their
W WKH D H RW DW H VR D H R GR WKH RRSH DWH K W J huge jaws. They have been known to gorge upon the catch within the
They have well-concealed lairs and will often drag their prey to their shing boats, and then to swim away, leaving the shermen unharmed.
D V H R H HDW J W :KH D WDVW PR VH RPHV WV D D J R S R
crocodiles will go into a feeding frenzy, each attempting to get a part of
the feast. They hunt almost daily, primarily in the water, rarely on land.
Their tastes are broad: sh, men, small mammals, aquatic birds, and
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+ J R RG HV VRPHW PHV SH G RDWV WR VHH KDW D V R W

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Crustacean, Giant
LDQW UDE Giant Cray sh
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any seashore Temperate/
Freshwater rivers
) (4 (1 5D H Uncommon
2 1,= 7,21 Nil Nil
7,9,7 /( Any Any
,(7 Omnivore Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Non- (0) Non- (0)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral

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0 ( 77 .
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63( , / ()(16(6 6 S VH 6 S VH
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil
6,=( L (8’-15’) L (8’+ long)
02 /( Elite (13) Elite (13)
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Giant crustaceans are peculiar mutations of crabs and freshwater cray sh.
The rst inhabits saltwater regions, while the latter is found only in fresh
DWH

LDQW UDEV Giant Cray sh

Giant crabs look just like regular crabs except for their enormous size.
They come in a variety of colors, such as reds, browns, and grays. They
KD H H HV VHW R VWD V K K H D H WKHP WR VHH D R G R H V D G
onto ledges. Their bodies are covered by a large, chitinous shell. Crabs
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RPEDW Always hungry, crabs prefer to sneak up upon their prey
(-3 penalty to opponent’s surprise roll) and catch it in their pincers,
dismembering and eating it. A successful attack by the pincers causes
2d4 points of damage. Once they have caught something edible,
they stop to eat it, unless they are attacked. If a crab nds its meal in
question, it attempts to scuttle off with the prize, perhaps to its den.
DELWDW 6RFLHW The giant crab lives on the shoreline, searching beaches
for food and venturing into the water in search of sh and other aquatic
life. It is well adapted to this sort of life, since it is able to breathe both
air and water. Giant crabs frequently feed on large dead sh and other
carrion washed up on the shore. They operate equally well on land and
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day, emerging only at dusk and dawn to feed. At these times the beach
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The giants may also hunt during the day and night.
The crab exists only on the most basic instinctive level, and is interested
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with as many females as they can. Females bury their eggs in the sand. The
eggs hatch the following spring; few hatchlings survive to reach maturity.
Nature has forced the giant crabs to become exible eaters, always willing
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(FRORJ The giant crab performs a useful ecological function in keeping
the seashores free of large carrion that would otherwise rot. On the shore,
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superb meat and hard chitinous shell, which is prized by some for making
D PR D G VK H GV
The cray sh is essentially a freshwater lobster. It has a similar multi-plat
ed shell, numerous legs, eyes set on stalks, and two wicked pincers. The
giant cray sh is muddy brown or sand colored, depending upon the color
of the river bottom it inhabits. Some say that the giant cray sh, like the
lobster, keeps growing as it gets older; certain sages even argue that the
giant cray sh is really the same species as the ordinary cray sh, merely
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RPEDW Like the crab, the cray sh prefers to ambush its prey (-2 penalty
to opponent’s surprise roll). It sits quietly on the river bottom, waiting,
and then rushes forth to seize its food in its pincers. The giant cray sh
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deep rivers and spends all of its time on the river bottom. It would there
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and then only if they came within its range. An attack by a giant cray sh’s
pincers in icts 2d6 points of damage. The cray sh prefers to drag its catch
back to its watery lair and eat in peace. Its shell is very tough, giving the
creature AC 4.
DELWDW 6RFLHW The giant cray sh inhabits only wide and deep rivers,
and feeds almost exclusively upon bottom-dwelling sh. Due to its great
size, it can easily prey on such sh as sturgeon, carp, and large eels. It is
voracious and spends most of its time hunting. On the whole it rarely
crosses paths with adventurers, but it does compete with river shermen.
(FRORJ The giant cray sh is considered a delicacy by other creatures,
which perhaps accounts for its rarity. Nixies especially prize the meat of
the giant cray sh. Dragon turtles, giant snapping turtles, merrows, giant
otters, gar, giant pike, and storm giants are just some of the monsters that
hunt the giant cray sh. It is very far from being the top predator in its food
chain, and must ght for its survival.

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 Crypt Thing
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any/Tomb or grave area
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Nil
,17(//, (1 ( Very (11-12)
7 ( 6 ( Z
/, 10(17 Neutral

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63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( M (6’ tall)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
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SW WK JV D H VW D JH GHDG HDW HV WKDW VRPHW PHV J D G WRP V

graves, and corpses. There are two types of crypt things—ancestral and
summoned. The former type are “natural” creatures, while the others are
called into existence by a wizard or priest of at least 14th level.
A crypt thing looks like nothing more than an animated skeleton, save
that it is always clothed in a owing robe of brown or black. Each eye DELWDW 6RFLHW Crypt things are not a natural part of our world; they
socket is lit by a erce, red pinpoint of light that is almost hypnotic in its have no organized society or culture. They are found wherever tombs and
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The most common crypt thing is the summoned variety. By use of a
RPEDW A crypt thing exists only to protect the bodies of those who have 7th-level spell (see below), any caster capable of employing necromantic
been laid to rest in its lair. It acts only to defend its crypt. Should grave VSH V D HDWH D SW WK J
R H V R D GD V VHH WR H WH D G S R D H WKH VD W W R WV WRP WKH Ancestral crypt things are the raised spirits of the dead that have re
SW WK J H RPHV VWD W D PDWHG turned to guard the tombs of their descendants. This happens only in rare
A crypt thing’s rst line of defense is a powerful variety of teleporta cases (determined by the DM).
tion, which it can cast once on any given group of adventurers. Each of
WKRVH DWWD HG WK WK V VSH P VW R D V HVV VD J WK R V VSH (FRORJ The crypt thing is not a being of this world and, thus, has no
R H VWD W W D VSR WHG D D RP WKH SW 0V VKR G VH WKH R proper ecological niche. It is rumored that the powdered marrow from a
R J WD H DV D J GH H R J G R HD K SH VR KR D V WKH crypt thing’s bones can be used to create a SRWLR RI GHDG FR WURO In addi
saving throw, but they are free to use their own judgment as well: W R D R H KR HPS R V WKH R HV R D SW WK J WR PD D W H D VHW
R SLSHV RI D WL is 80% likely to create a magical item that imposes a –2
1d10 × 100’ north penalty to its victims’ saving throws and has double normal effectiveness
1d10 × 100’ east WKH VD J WK R V D
1d10 × 100’ west
1d10 × 100’ south UHDWH U SW 7KLQJ
G JHR H H S
G JHR H H GR 7th-level Wizard or Priest spell (necromantic)
(Reversible)
Those teleported by the crypt thing cannot materialize inside solid matter, Range: Touch Casting Time: 1 round
but they do not necessarily arrive at oor level. Particularly clever crypt RPSR H WV 9 6 Area of Effect: 1 corpse
WK JV KD H HH R WR W D VSR W W PV VH H D K G HG HHW WR WKH DW R 3H PD H W Saving Throw: None
D R DWRS D DVW KDVP HD J WKHP WR D WR WKH GHDWKV This spell enables the caster to cause a single dead body to animate
Once it has employed this power, a crypt thing attacks by clawing with and assume the status of a crypt thing. This spell can be cast only in
WV V H HWD KD GV R G SR WV R GDPDJH the tomb or grave area the crypt thing is to protect; the spell requires
A crypt thing can be hit only by magical weapons. that the caster touch the skull of the subject body. Once animated,
Like all undead, crypt things are immune to certain spells. It is impos the crypt thing remains until destroyed. Only one crypt thing may
V H WR HPS R D F DUP ROG R VOHHS VSH DJD VW D SW WK J WK D J D G D J H WRP
KD H R V HVV SW WK JV D H KD PHG KR DWH R KR V P R V A successful GLVSHO PD LF VSH HW V WKH SW WK J WR WV R J D
as are many undead creatures. The magic that roots them to their lairs is so unanimated state. Attempts to restore the crypt thing before this is
SR H D W WKDW W D VR H P DWHV D KD H R S HVWV R SD DG V GR H D R D PDJ VKR W R D LV
WR W WKHP The reverse of this spell, GHVWUR FU SW W L WWH D K DWHV D
one such being as soon as it is touched by the caster. The target is al
R HG D VD J WK R V GHDWK PDJ WR D R G GHVW W R

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Death Knight
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Nil
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( Nil
/, 10(17 KDRW H

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7
12 2) 77 .6 WK R V
0 ( 77 . HDSR
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( 75% (see below)
6,=( M (6’-7’ tall)
02 /( Fanatic (17)
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A death knight is the horrifying corruption of a Knight of Solamnia,

VHG WKH JRGV WR WV WH H R P DV S VKPH W R HW D J WKH
RGH R KR R W KH G WV R PH H
A death knight resembles a hulking knight, typically taller than 6 feet
and weighing more than 300 pounds. Its face is a blackened skull covered
with shards of shriveled, rotting esh. It has two tiny, glowing orange-red
pinpoints for eyes. Its armor is scorched black as if it had been in a re. The
GHPHD R R D GHDWK JKW V VR WH J WKDW H H H GH KD H HH
R WR H RPH JKWH HG A death knight’s magical abilities make it especially dangerous. It con
A death knight’s deep, chilling voice seems to echo from the depths VWD W JH H DWHV IHDU D RRW DG V D G W D DVW GHWHFW PD LF GHWHFW
of a bottomless cavern. A death knight converses in the language it L LVLELOLW D G DOO RI LFH at will. Twice per day, it can cast GLVSHO PD LF
VSR H WV R PH H DV H DV S WR V DGG W R D D J DJHV Once per day, it can use either SR HU RUG EOL G SR HU RUG NLOO R SR HU
RUG VW It can also cast V PERO RI IHDU R V PERO RI SDL R H SH GD DV
RPEDW A death knight retains the ghting skills it had in its former life. H DV D G H reball once per day. All of its magical spells function at
6 H W KDV WW H HJD G R WV R VD HW D G D WH VH KDW HG R PRVW WKH WK H H R D W
J HDW HV W V D H W HPH GD JH R V RSSR H W 6W D GHDWK A death knight cannot be turned, but it can be dispelled by RO RUG
JKW HWD V D VHP D H R WKH S GH W KH G DV D . JKW R 6R DP D D G spell. It has the power over undead of a 6th-level evil priest. Its magic
ghts honorably: It never ambushes opponents from behind, nor does it resistance is 75%, and if an 11 or lower is rolled on the percentile roll, the
DWWD H R H D RSSR H W KDV D RSSR W W WR HDG K V HDSR 6 spell is re ected back at the caster (the magic resistance is rerolled each
H GH V R WR D GHDWK JKW D G W SD H R W VH VHV W PH D VSH V DVW DW D GHDWK JKW
its opponent has crucial information (such as the fate of a former family
PHP H DELWDW 6RFLHW The death knights of Krynn are former Knights of Sol
A death knight has a strength of 18(00). It usually attacks with D sword; amnia who were judged by the gods to be guilty of unforgivable crimes,
80% of the time, this is a magical sword. When a magical sword is indi such as murder or treason. (For instance, Lord Soth, the most famous of
DWHG R G D G R V W WKH R R J WD H D GHDWK JKWV P GH HG K V H VR WKDW KH R G R W H D D D
WK D H PD G HDWK JKWV D H VHG WR HPD WKH R PH GR
ROO HDWK .QLJKW V 6ZRUG mains, usually castles or other strongholds. They are further condemned
/R V RUG to remember their crime in song on any night when one of Krynn’s three
7 R D GHG V RUG moons is full; few sounds are as terrifying as a death knight’s chilling
7 R D GHG V RUG PH RG H KR J WK R JK WKH PRR W R W V GH HDWK JKWV D H H
RUW V RUG RI T LFN HVV WR DWWD D HDW H WKDW WH SWV WKH VR JV R W HVSDVVHV WKH
RUW V RUG RI GD FL GRPD V
RUW V RUG RI OLIH VWHDOL
(FRORJ Death knights have no physiological functions. They are some
W PHV D RPSD HG V H HWR D RV KHV D G RWKH GHDG KR
GHDWK JKW HD V WKH VDPH D PR W R H WV S H R V H W VH H DV WKH D GHV
regardless of the quality of the armor, it always has an AC of 0. Hit
SR WV R D GHDWK JKW D H GHWH P HG R J V GHG G H

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 Deepspawn
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any/any
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Omnivorous
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( K, L, M, Q (×2), V (×2), X
/, 10(17 KDRW H

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0 ( 77 . 3-12 (×3)/2-5 (×3)
or by weapon type × 3
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( 77%
6,=( H (14’ diam., tentacles to 20’ long)
02 /( Elite (15-16)
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HHSVSD D H DPR V KR R V KR J H WK WR PD RWKH D HW HV

of monsters; a single Deepspawn can make a vast area dangerous, even
R D H W H D PHG DG H W H V
HHSVSD RR H D JH H VSKH HV R PRWW HG J H D G R
Six arms project from their bodies; three are tentacle-arms, and three are
jaw-arms, ending in mouths of many teeth. A Deepspawn also has over 40
long, retractable, exible eye stalks it extends only three or four at a time,
H D D RP KD P HHSVSD D D VR DVW ( 3 D G DWHU EUHDW L DW D G PD HP
S R D HDO spell (self only), once a day. If a Deepspawn’s life is threatened,
RPEDW :KH R G HHSVSD D H V D KD HG D S H R V S it hurls caches of seized weapons as missiles, unleashes any magical items
pery, shifting coins and other treasure. This may conceal their arms, so W KDV D G W HV WR HV DSH D S D HG R WH HHSVSD VHHP PP H
that tentacles and mouths erupting from the treasure may at rst seem to WR D R H RPV D G HJH H DWH RVW D PV D G VWD V WKR JK V R
be the attacks of separate monsters. The treasure may hamper opponents KHD J KS SH GD
and even shield the Deepspawn from some damage (as determined by
WKH 0 DELWDW 6RFLHW Deepspawn prefer to let their offspring ght for them.
A Deepspawn attacks by casting ROG VSH V DW W GH V DVW J VSH V Their lairs are in caverns, dungeons, or ruins and are amply protected by
R H H H WK HH R GV 9 W PV GH D ROG VSH D H J SSHG WH traps and guardian monsters (their “spawn”). If these defenses are pen
tacle-arms and constricted, as other tentacles ght off other intruders HW DWHG WKH HHSVSD V D H R G D HDG GH H GHG RRP
by wielding weapons—including any magical items usable by ghters. R GH D G W D D V KD H DW HDVW R H R PR H HV DSH R WHV
HHSVSD R H WR H JDJH S H WK HDSR V D G WKH WH WKHP RP HHSVSD D H DW H WR WKH HHSV D G KD H V HVV HV VWHG DW
behind with a jaw-arm. WHPSWV G D HV G R G H JD RD H V WK GV D G D R HWK WR H
A tentacle-arm can slap for 1d4+1 points of damage, grasp items or WH P DWH WKHP HHSVSD VH GRP PD H WKH D V WK P HV R
beings and move them about (with 17 Strength), wield delicate keys or HD K RWKH W G G D V PD H P K RVH WRJHWKH GH J R G
HDSR V R R VW W W PV R G HH W H HV
Constriction requires a successful attack roll (automatic if the vic
WP V GH D ROG VSH D G GRHV G SR WV R GDPDJH S V G (FRORJ HHSVSD HDW D WK J R JD W S H H HVK PHDW
points per round thereafter. In any round in which a being gets free, it some unexplained, natural means, Deepspawn can “grow” and give birth
WD HV R SR W R R VW W R GDPDJH R VW WHG W PV D H WR D HDW H DW H WR WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H W KDV H H GH R HG
V J D R W DV GJHR V GR J G GDPDJH WR D RWKH V VW (but not undead or other dual dimensional creatures). The “spawn” have
ruining spellcasting, and forcing saving throws on fragile items. This WKH DW D DWWD V PDJ D D W HV D J PH W D G WH JH H R WKH
D W R D VHV WKH R VW WHG W P R H W D GDPDJH HVV G H R WR HDWR V DVV D W HV D G RWKH HD HG V V D H RW SDVVHG R WR WKHP
points or blades (determine damage on a case-by-case basis). A spawn “grows” in 1d4 days (varying with size and complexity) in a
9 W PV PD R HV DSH R VW W R VH H J WKH WH WD H D P R HHSVSD K K P VW JHVW PHDW HJHWD H PDWWH D G DWH R
tearing free. Tentacle-arms release their victims if severed. Each arm has blood to fuel the “birth”. The Deepspawn then opens and ejects a fully ac
2 HD; severing occurs if damage equal to half a tentacle-arm’s hit points W H VSD 6SD D H H H KRVW H WR D GV WKH SD H W D G D RW H
is dealt in a concentrated area by edged or pointed weapons. To tear PDGH WR DWWD WKHP H H PDJ D PHD V 6SD D DWWD R GH H G
HH R D G R RWK WKH W P D G WKH HHSVSD R HD K R G R themselves within one round of emerging. At the DM’s option, they may
constriction, adding their respective strengths (17 for the Deepspawn). VH H WD SR H V R D W HV PV R D H R GV
If the victim has the higher total, it wins its freedom.

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Dinosaur
QN OR HLQRQ LSORGRFXV (ODVPR /DPEHR 3WHUDQRGRQ 6WHJRVDXUXV 7ULFHUDWRSV 7 UDQQR
VDXUXV FKXV VDXUXV VDXUXV VDXUXV
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any land Any land Any swamp Any ocean Any land Any Any land Any land Any land
) (4 (1 Uncommon 5D H RPPR Uncommon RPPR RPPR RPPR RPPR Uncommon
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 3D Family 6R WD +H G Flock +H G +H G 6R WD
,(7 +H R H D R H +H R H D R H +H R H D R H +H R H +H R H D R H

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0 ( 77 .

63( , / 77 .6 Nil - PS D H 6HH H R Nil Nil Nil Nil Trampling 6HH H R

6,=( H (15’ L (12’ G (80’ G (50’ H (20’ L (30’ H (25’ H (24’+ G (50’
R J R J R J R J R J JVSD R J R J R J
02 /( Elite (13) Steady (11) Steady (12) Steady (12) Steady (11) Avg. (9) Elite (13) Elite (13) Steady (12)
39 / (

RVD V D H R G R D WH DWH S D HV R H VWH H R H H R RVW R W DELWDW 6RFLHW RVD V D H R G D PRVW D W SH R H R

nents. The frequency gures given are for areas where dinosaurs are nor ment, except desert, high mountains, and frozen wastes. They have no
mally found; in all other places, they are very rare at best. All dinosaurs in VR HW D G WW H DP H WK PRVW VSH HV D D GR J HJJV H R H
WK V H W VKD H WKH R R J KD D WH VW V WKH KDW K

7,9,7 /( D (FRORJ 6DJHV GR RW GH VWD G KDW KDV PDGH G RVD V H W W R

,17(//, (1 ( Animal (1) certain worlds, but they do exist in the “lost lands” on several worlds.
7 ( 6 ( Nil There may be places where dinosaurs have continued to evolve into dif
/, 10(17 Neutral ferent forms; they may be ancestors of modern lizard men.
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil QN ORVDXUXV
This armadillo-like ornithischian weighs four or ve tons, most of this
Dinosaurs, or “terrible lizards,” are reptiles descended from ancestral rep weight being its armor plating, side spines, and great, knobbed tail. If at
tiles called thecodonts. The two types of dinosaurs are saurischians WD HG R WK HDWH HG WK V HDW H DVKHV R W WK WV WD GH H J R V
(“lizard-hipped”) and ornithischians (“bird-hipped”), named for terms R R V GH D H R H
GHV J WKH SH VW W HV : WK WKH VD V K D D H WKH D R A related species is the paleocinthus, which has better plating (AC –3)
R V WKH DSRGV HS HVH WHG KH H W D RVD V D G WKH KH RR V D G D VS HG DWKH WKD H WD
VD RSRGV HS HVH WHG KH H G S RGR V 6D V K D V D VR GH
R WKRP PRVD V D G WKH H DWHG G RPDHRVD V HS HVH WHG KH H HLQRQ FKXV
GH R K V This fast carnivore uses its speed, its long, grasping forearms, large
Many ornithischians have armor, horns, or both. They include ceratop WHHWK D G K G HJV WK WKH SS J WD R V WH H RP DW R
sians, represented by triceratops; ornithopods, such as the hadrosaurs, It hunts by running at prey, leaping, and raking with its rear claws as
represented by the lambeosaurus; ankylosaurus; and stegosaurus. it claws and bites. The jump is a charge, so the creature gains a +2 on
Dinosaurs come in many sizes and shapes. Those presented here are attack rolls. The rear talons count as only one attack, and cause a total
JH H D D JH JJH VSH HV KD H G D R R V K H VPD H G RVD V R G GDPDJH :KH DWWD J D D JH HDW H WKH GH R K V R WH
KD H D GH D HW R PD JV 0RVW G RVD V KD H D V K K V SH jumps on top of it, and holds on with its front claws while continuing to
bly in texture; some closely related species of reptile have fur, and some rake with the rear claws. The deinonychus has a relatively large brain
PD KD H HDWKH V R D G RVD D G WV SD K WV WK J WD W V
Despite being 12 feet long, this dinosaur is only about 6 feet tall. Its tail
RPEDW Dinosaurs seem to be a mixture of endothermic (“warm-blood H WH GV VW D JKW R W HK G W KH G D R W D W DWH VW W H R R
ed”) and exothermic (“cold-blooded”). They regulate body temperature V SSR WV WK V D R J WV SR GV R H JKW WR H D HG H W H
internally, but also depend on external heat somewhat. Though they may WKH D HJV
H V R R D R G PR J WKH PD RW H DV V R DV D W S D HSW H The deinonychus is a dromaeosaur, dinosaurs which are related to orni
0RVW R WKHVH K JH HSW HV KD H RPSD DW H VPD D V W PD thomimosaurs; its distant relatives include the chicken-sized night hunter,
of the predators are quite cunning. All must eat large amounts of food to compsognathus, and the ostrich-like struthiomimus. Neither is as formi
maintain their huge bodies. As a result, sauropods eat almost constantly, GD H DV WKH GH R K V
D G D R HV K W D PRVW R VWD W D G D VR HDW D R
Though the carnivores are both voracious and ferocious, certain plant LSORGRFXV
HDWH V D H H DJJ HVV H WKH GH H VH V D WK D PR R KR V This sauropod lives primarily on water plants, so is often found in or
- VW H D VH WKH GR RW HDW PHDW GRHV RW PHD WKH RW RWKH near lakes and marshes. It and related species can also be found on fern
D PD V prairies and in open forests. It weighs about 10 tons. Though it usually ig
R HV VPD WK JV W D VWHS R D WK J WV D R H H HD S D G
come down on threatening creatures; this trampling causes 3d10 damage.
The diplodocus can also whip with its tail for 2d8 damage.

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 Dinosaur
5H DWHG VSH HV GH WKH K JH D K RVD V K K H JKV D R W
90 tons and averages 75 feet in length. It causes 8d10 damage when
W DPS J

(ODVPRVDXUXV
The elasmosaurus looks like a snake with ns and a thick body. It is ag
gressive, attacking anything it notices. Its neck makes up one-half its total
length. The creature is strong, fast, and highly maneuverable, able to turn
D G JH DW S H :KH K W J WKH H DVPRVD V W D H V WK
its head out of the water, snapping down quickly to seize prey.
This creature’s relatives include many other types of plesiosaurs and
pliosaurs. Females travel onto sandy beaches to lay their eggs in shallow
GHS HVV R V

/DPEHRVDXUXV
This is a very common “duck-billed” dinosaur, bipedal, with a at snout,
and crests on its head. A peaceful herbivore, this hadrosaur prefers to run
from attack; its only defense is its lashing tail. It has excellent senses, used
WR GHWH W S HGDWR V
Its enemies include most carnivores. Related species include many oth
er species of duck-billed dinosaurs, as well as the iguanodon. The latter
KDV VKD S WK P VS HV K K D D VH GDPDJH HD K DGG W R WR
WV WD DWWD

3WHUDQRGRQ
Although this ying reptile typically dives for marine prey, it attacks
any creature that appears to be vulnerable. The pteranodon has no
WHHWK W VSHD V W PV WK WV HD WKH D H WRR D JH WR V D R
at a gulp. The beak of a typical pteranodon is about 4 feet long.
Despite the creature’s huge wingspan, its wings are very light, and its
furred body is only a little larger than a human being; the whole weighs
only about 50 pounds. A pteranodon can carry off prey up to four times Any creature that infringes on the territory of these reptiles is likely to
WV R H JKW H KD JHG D G V H H HG 6PD H HDW HV D H W DPS HG V H J G
There are all sizes of related species; close relatives have crests on their points of damage. The triceratops also uses its horns in ghts for domi
heads to balance their long beak for ight. nance within the herd, so it is not unusual to nd specimens with past
injuries on their heads.
6WHJRVDXUXV 5H DWHG VSH HV KD H WKH VDPH R S DWH K K S RWH WV WKH H V
Another of the ornithischians, the stegosaurus, or “plated lizard,” is a as well as different numbers of horns. The monoclonius has a single
large, stupid, herbivorous dinosaur with aggressive defenses. It thrives nose-horn; the pentaceratops has three true horns, like the triceratops,
nearly anywhere and is often found on plains or in jungles. plus horn-like protrusions jutting from its cheeks; and the styracosaurus
A stegosaurus is about 8 feet tall at the middle of its back; its humped KDV D R KR V R DWHG D R G WKH HGJH R WV H S DWH
VS H V HG WK D GR H R R HD VKDSHG S DWHV K K KH S WKH HD
ture absorb and dissipate heat. The creature has a spiked tail, with four 7 UDQQRVDXUXV
or more bony spikes of up to 3 feet in length. An enlarged spinal node This ravenous creature is one of the most fearsome and terrible of all car
helps relay commands to the tail and rear legs. The stegosaurus continu nivorous dinosaurs. Despite its huge size and eight-ton weight, the mon
ally turns its posterior towards an enemy, while tucking its head low. It ster is a swift runner. Its huge head is nearly 6 feet long, and its teeth are
HD WV WKH VDPH PD H D WK J HD VHHPV WK HDWH J RP WR KHV H JWK
6 P D VSH HV GH WKH GD H W V K K KDV VS HV D R J WV D Tyrannosaurus rex, the “tyrant lizard king,” is a plains dweller, and so
R H VWHDG R S DWHV D G WKH H W RVD V K K KDV R S DWHV D R J relentlessly and stupidly erce that it will attack a small triceratops, kill it,
the front half of its spine, and spikes along the rear half. All have spiked D G V D R WV KHDG R H J S WK V J WVH D PDWWH R KR V DV
WD V WKH KR V R WKH W P S H H WKH VWRPD K R WKH WR
This dinosaur’s favorite food is any hadrosaur, such as the trachodon.
7ULFHUDWRSV The monster pursues and eats nearly anything; creatures of man-size or
The largest of the ceratopsians, or horn-faced dinosaurs, and by far the smaller are swallowed whole on a natural attack roll of 18 or higher. The
most aggressive, this beaked herbivore is a plains-dweller. It has a huge W D RVD V D VR HDWV D R KDV J D D D VPD H HDW HV WR
front plate of bone protecting its 6-foot-long head, from which project two VWHD D PHD R G WK WV HH VH VH R VPH
great horns (each over 3 feet long), while a shorter horn juts from its nose. There are many other species of carnosaur, some smaller and faster
The head and neck are AC 2; its body is not armored, so is AC 6. The tric WKD W D RVD V 6RPH KD H VW R JH D PV D G PR H GD JH R V S
eratops weighs just over 10 tons. SH D V

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Displacer Beast
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate mountains
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 3D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 D RR V
,17(//, (1 ( Semi- (2-4)
7 ( 6 ( D
/, 10(17 Lawful evil

12 33( ,1 2-5 (1d4 + 1)

02 / 66
029(0(17
,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . 2-8 (2d4)/2-8 (2d4)
63( , / 77 .6 Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 –2 on opponent’s attack roll
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( L (8’-12’ long)
02 /( Elite (13-14)
39 / (

The displacer beast is a magical creature that resembles a puma with two
SR H D WH WD HV J R J RP WV VKR GH V 9H D H WKH VWD
D RP K PD KD WDW R V
The displacer beast has the blue-black coloring of a dark panther, and
a long cat-like body and head. Females range in length from 8 to 9 feet,
and weigh 450 pounds; males are 10 to 12 feet long, and weigh up to 500
pounds. They have six legs. Tentacles are tipped with rough horny edges
that can in ict terrible wounds. Their eyes glow bright green, even after
GHDWK tentacles and reach maturity, though not full size, within 4 months. They
HPD WKH D H W WKH G VS D HPH W D W HV D H GH H RSHG
RPEDW The displacer beast is a erce, savage creature that hates all This is followed by a two month period during which the cubs are taught
R PV R H + JK DJJ HVV H WKH G VS D H HDVW DWWD R V JKW KR WR K W :KH WK V V RPS HWHG WKH DP J R S G V D GV D G WKH
using its tentacles to in ict 2-8 (2d4) points of damage to its victims. monsters wander off to join separate packs. While raising young, the mon
Their main advantage in combat is their magical power of GLVSODFHPH W sters are ercely protective of their lairs. One adult always remains with
K K D R V WKHP WR DSSHD WR H VRPH HHW RP WKH D W D R DW R WKH V V D WKH HPD H K H WKH RWKH JRHV R WR K W HDG S H
Anyone attacking a displacer beast does so at –2 on his attack roll. In ad is dragged back to the lair to be eaten by the family. Lairs are littered with
dition, the beasts save as 12th-level ghters; adding +2 to their die rolls. WKH R HV H SPH W D G WKH W HDV HV R WV W PV
To determine the true position of the displacer beast and its illusion, roll Naturally vicious and almost evil at times, displacer beasts harbor an
1d10. On 1-5, the illusion is in front of the creature, 6-7 to the creature’s G J KDW HG R GRJV 0D WKHR HV DWWHPSW WR D R W R WK V
left, 8-9, to the right. On 10, the illusion is behind the beast’s actual posi H P W 6RPH VDJHV H H H W VS JV RP D W SDWK WHPSH DPH WV
tion. Although this ability is magical, the beast’s location can not be de WKH D JRRG GRJ R G DW D H WKH H HP R D HDW H
WH P HG GLVSHO R GHWHFW PD LF Only WU H VHHL H HD WV SRV W R as savage and destructive as the displacer beast. Others argue that it is
VS D H HDVWV RW VH WKH D V R WHHWK HVV HD GHDWK WKH G VS D HPH W D G D W HV K K D VH WK V D W SDWK WKH W R
or when in combat with a very large opponent. If they do employ them, D W HV KH RVH S R P W VRPHKR VW P DWH WKH H R V V V
HD K D GRHV SR WV R GDPDJH D G HD K WH GRHV SR WV R tem and produce hostile reactions. Encounters between the two breeds
GDPDJH D H D H KR H H V H WKH GR RW VKD H WKH VDPH WH WR

DELWDW 6RFLHW Displacer beasts are carnivores. Unless they are raising (FRORJ VS D H HDVWV KD H WW H WR HD RP RWKH D JH S HGDWR V
R J WKH V D SD V D J D VD DJH V DWK R GHVW W R save perhaps trolls or giants. Some wizards and alchemists value their
as they go. They hate all life, and will sometimes kill purely for pleasure. K GHV R VH H WD PDJ D S HSD DW R V D G R H JH H R V H
Fierce and vicious as they are, however, displacer beasts never ght wards for them. The eyes of a displacer beast are a highly prized, if un
among themselves. The pack is a well-run and highly ef cient killing ma RPPR JRRG KD PV DPR J WK H HV KR H H H WKDW WKH S R
K H :KH H R WH HG SD V G VS D H HDVWV D H PR H WKD D PDW K WH W WKH HD H RP GHWH W R
R PD D JH HDW HV D G KD H HH R WR PD H D PHD R R V
goblins, and bands of men. Any creature entering their territory is viewed
DV SRWH W D S H
VS D H HDVWV PDWH WKH D W P D G WKH R J D H R VS J
A mated pair of displacer beasts makes its home in a cave, producing litters
of 1-4 young. The cubs, about the size of domestic cats, are born without

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 Dog
:LOG RJ :DU RJ OLQN RJ HDWK RJ
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any Any Temperate plains :D P GHVH WV D G
V WH D HD
) (4 (1 RPPR Uncommon 5D H 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 3D 6R WD 3D 3D
7,9,7 /( Any Any Any Night
,(7 Omnivorous Omnivorous Omnivorous D R R V
,17(//, (1 ( Semi- (2-4) Semi- (2-4) Average (8-10) Semi- (2-4)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil D Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral Lawful good Neutral evil

12 33( ,1 4-16 (4d4) 9D D H 4-16 (4d4) 5-50 (5d10)

02 / 66
029(0(17
,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . 2-8 (2d4)
63( , / 77 .6 Nil Nil From the rear 75% of the time VHDVH
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil Nil Teleportation Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil Nil Nil
6,=( S (3’ long) M (4’-6’ long) M (4’ long) M (6’ long)
02 /( Unsteady (5-7) Average (8-10) Steady (11-12) Steady (11-12)
39 / (

6PD H WKD R HV WKH DSSHD D H R WKH G GRJ D HV RP S D H WR GRJV D H WH JH W D G RPP DWH D RPS H D J DJH R
S D H 0RVW DSSHD H R H K H RWKH V VHHP WR RP H WKH RR V barks, yaps, whines, and growls. They inhabit open plains and avoid hu
of a wolf and a jackal. man haunts. A lair will contain 3-12 (3d4) pups 50% of the time (1-2 hit
dice, 1-2/1-3 hit points damage/attack). These puppies can be trained and
RPEDW Wild dogs ght as an organized pack. They favor small game, D H R WK HW HH WR JR G S H HV
and attack men and human habitations only in times of great hunger. The
bite of a wild dog in icts 1-4 points of damage. HDWK RJV
HDWK GRJV D H D JH W R KHDGHG KR GV K K D H G VW J VKHG WKH
DELWDW 6RFLHW Wild dogs are found almost anywhere. They run in SH HW DW J GR H D HDWK GRJV K W D JH SD V
packs, and are led by the dominant male. The pack usually hunts a variety Each head is independent, and a bite does 1-10 points of damage. Vic
R JDPH H H DWWD J GHH R D WH RSH 3 SV D H R WKH VS J W PV P VW VD H V SR VR R R W D W D RWW J G VHDVH K K WKHP
: G GRJV D H WDPHG VHSD DWHG RP WKH SD in 4-24 (4d6) days. Only a F UH GLVHDVH spell can save them. A natural roll of
19 or 20 on their attack die means that a man-sized opponent is knocked
(FRORJ : G GRJV D H RP R HV K K V D WK H R D RP DW R prone and attacks at a –4 until able to rise to its feet again. There is an 85%
R K W J D G R DJ J KD H WKDW GHDWK GRJV DWWD K PD V R V JKW

:DU RJV
*H H D D JH PDVW V R R KR GV WKH KD H HH VH VHV R VPH
D G KHD J PD J WKHP DGHSW DW GHWH W J W GH V 0RVW D GRJV
D H RW V D R V D G D H DWWD WKR W D VH
The status of war dogs varies greatly; some are loyal and beloved pets,
VRPH D H DW K GRJV RWKH V D H K W J GRJV D G VRPH D H W D HG R DWW H

OLQN RJV
GRJV D H H R VK R D HV K K D H VWR H D G PR H P V
cular than other wild dogs. They are intelligent and employ a limited form
R WH HSR WDW R KH WKH K W
A blink dog attack is well organized. They will blink to and fro without
D R R V SDWWH V J WKH SR H V WR SRV W R WKHPVH HV R D DW
tack. Fully 75% of the time they are able to attack their targets from the rear.
A dog will teleport on a roll of 7 or better on a 12-sided die. To determine
where the dog appears, roll a 12-sided die: 1 = in front of opponent, 2 =
shielded (or left) front ank, 3 = unshielded (or right) front ank, 4-12 = be
K G :KH J WKH GRJ DSSHD RP WR HHW RP WV RSSR H W
D G PPHG DWH H D H WR DWWD
J VD DWH SR H D G WKH D PD H H DSSHD V GH D
space occupied by a solid object. If seriously threatened, the entire pack
R W D G RW HW

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Dog, Moon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Elysium and Prime
) (4 (1 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 Solitary or small pack (see below)
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 D RH
,17(//, (1 ( High to exceptional (13-16)
7 ( 6 ( Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral good

12 33( ,1 1 or 2-8 (see below)

02 / 66
029(0(17 SHGD
,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 D KR
63( , / ()(16(6 6KDGR K S RW SDWWH R
HWWH HDSR WR K W
0 , (6,67 1 ( 25%
6,=( M (3’ at shoulders)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / (

Often mistaken for baneful monsters, moon dogs are native creatures
of Elysium and champions of the causes of good. They often appear in
the Prime Material plane to ght evil wherever it shows itself.
Moon dogs look very similar to large wolf hounds. Their strange heads
D H V JKW K PD DSSHD D H J J WKH D PD V D H WH JH W
look. The creatures’ forepaws are adaptable, giving the moon dogs the
ability to travel bipedally or on all fours. They are dark colored animals, 0RR GRJV D H RPH HWKH HD D G KD H WKH D W WR W D H WKH
D J J RP GD J D WR GHHS D 0RR GRJV KD H DP H H HV ethereal and Astral plane at will. They have superior vision equal to dou
0RR GRJV VSHD WKH R D J DJH D G WKH D RPP DWH WK ble normal vision, including 60’ infravision. Combined with an unusually
all canines and lupines as well. They can speak common using a limited HH VH VH R VPH D G KHD J WK V J D WV PRR GRJV WKH GHWH W R D
R P R WH HSDWK ties listed above, plus the ability to detect all illusions. Association with a
PRR GRJ R R H KR R PR H HPR HV F DUPV D G D WV DV D UHPR H F UVH
RPEDW Woe to those who enter combat with a moon dog. These crea :KH VKDGR JKW D PRR GRJ V D H WR PR H V K D D DV WR
tures of good are potent ghters and merciless against evil. Their power H H W H HDWH PDJ H D WR D S RWLF SDWWHU of shadows. Only evil
ful bite in icts 3-12 points of damage. creatures will be affected. At the same time, each creature of good within
Moon dogs prefer to attack with their keening howl. This baying is WKH D HD H H W H JD D SURWHFWLR IURP H LO D G UHPR H IHDU VSH H
harmful to evil creatures only. Any evil creature within an 80 foot ra e t. Moon dogs may not attack or perform any other action when weaving
G V R D ED L PRR GRJ V D H WHG DV D IHDU VSH DVW DW WK H H this pattern of shadows. It requires one full round to weave and extends to
of magic use. Additional moon dogs baying have a cumulative effect. a range of 50 feet. The moon dog can GLVSHO PD LF W GR J VR R H W
The R OL D VR D VH SR WV R GDPDJH SH R G WR H HD D WR WV R S D H PPHG DWH
tures within 40 feet. In addition, the R OL D VH WH VH SK V D 0RR GRJV PD H GDPDJHG R R HWWH PDJ D HDSR V
SD WR H W D S D D HDW HV R H D J PH W VR P K WKDW WKH D H They are never surprised (due to their keen senses) and cause opponents
5% likely per moon dog howling to return to their plane. Moon dogs can WR V W D W RP WKH V S VH R V 0RR GRJV D H PP H WR IHDU
L H WR G VSH V R V R EDUN WR G VSH H R H SH R G spells. They make all saving throws at a R V D G WD H KD R D WH
The following spell-like powers (at 12th-level of use) are available to a GDPDJH
PRR GRJ R H DW D W PH R H SH R G DW
DELWDW 6RFLHW Moon dogs are native to the plane of Elysium. They are
F D H VHOI W PHV SH GD KDPS R V R JRRG D G R WH W D H D R W WKH SSH S D HV D G WKH
F UH GLVHDVH W PH SH G G D SH GD 3 PH 0DWH D S D H WR KD H JH H
F UH OL W R GV W PH SH G G D SH GD 0RR GRJV D H H G WR D JRRG D G H W D D HV D G WKRVH H G
GD FL OL WV to those races. They will not long associate with anyone because they are
GDUN HVV 15’ radius R VWD W R WKH PR H K W J H
GHWHFW H LO D D V D W H
GHWHFW L LVLELOLW D D V D W H (FRORJ 0RR GRJV R WH RPP DWH WK RPP W HV R PH
GHWHFW PD LF D D V D W H V J WH HSDWK R GH WR R DWH W R H VSRWV DPR J WKHP
GHWHFW V DUHV SLWV D D V D W H
LPSUR HG L LVLELOLW
OL W
PLUURU LPD H W PHV SH GD
R GHWHFWLR
V DGHV W PH SH GD
VOR SRLVR W PH SH G G D SH GD
DOO RI IR

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 Dolphin
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any saltwater
) (4 (1 Uncommon
2 1,= 7,21 6 KRR
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 D RH
,17(//, (1 ( Very (11-12)
7 ( 6 ( Nil
/, 10(17 Lawful good

12 33( ,1
02 / 66
029(0(17
,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 Save as 4th-lvl ghter
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( M (5’-6’ long)
02 /( Steady (11)
39 / (

R SK V D H WH JH W VHDJR J PDPPD V
:K H D GR SK V VKD H D D HW R RPPR W D WV WKH VSH HV RPHV
in a variety of shapes and sizes. Their long, compact bodies are superbly
DGDSWHG WR WKH D DW H R PH W D G GR SK V D H DPR J WKH PRVW
powerful swimmers in the oceans. All breeds of dolphins have a large n
on their backs, two ippers, a powerful tail, jaws lled with many sharp
WHHWK D R KR H D G D H WR HHW R J 0RVW RPPR D G H R
D H WKH J D R RWW H RVHG GR SK V VR DPHG R WKH J D V D G
bottle-shaped snouts. Other varieties have two-toned blue and gray color GR SK RPP W HV V D VR VKD D G H KD H HH
ing. The species communicates through an intricate speech consisting of R SK V D H K JK WH JH W D G WD H D H J G VWD W WH HVW
K JK S W KHG VR GV VRPH R W R WKH D JH R K PD KHD J in human doings. They will always help humans in distress, guiding
WKHP WR WKH VKR H D G HHS J WKH VKD V DW D H WD VR WD GR
RPEDW Inherently peaceful, dolphins will generally attack only if SK V R DV RJ HV KD H HH R WR R P RVH DWWD KPH WV
threatened. Unless outnumbered 2 to 1, dolphins always attack sharks. WR K PD V D RPSD J WKHP D H G DVK R R V PP J
Whether attacking a foe or defending their school, dolphins ght as an and shing expeditions. These rogues often play dolphin games with
organized unit, responding to commands from their leader. They ght WKH K PD RPSD R V R SK V D H D PR H D D H WR PH
WK VSH D HKHPH H WR S RWH W WKH R J D G D VH H W P H R other respects. Friendly dolphins have warned sailors of the approach
dolphins may sometimes engage in a holding action, sacri cing them R S DWH VK SV D G WKH WH W R V R H VHD HDW HV 0R H WKD R H
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ing of dolphins. They have come to men’s aid when their ships were
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sh. Though they can remain submerged for several minutes at a time, VDK DJ RPP W HV D G GHVW R WKH HJJV R GR SK V SH H H
they must surface regularly to breathe. Unlike most mammals, breathing WKHVH PR VWH V DV D WK HDW WR WKH VD HW
is a conscious, rather than unconscious action on the part of dolphins; in
other words, they literally must remember to breathe. Newborn dolphins (FRORJ The dolphin is both a hunter and hunted in its marine world.
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JRRG GHVS V J H HDW HV 0RVW RDP WKH R HD V V KRR V P H that enable it to survive and even ourish. Not only is it a strong, swift
ing as large as 20 dolphins, swimming where their fancy suits them. They swimmer, but its intelligence and organized lifestyle are highly effective
never ght among themselves or with other breeds of dolphins. Dolphins GH H VHV DJD VW WV H HP HV
are famous for the great pleasure they take in life; when swimming they
often perform dazzling aquatic stunts, leaping in and out of the water in a
spectacular fashion. They will also play with objects that they nd and en
joy games. Dolphins sometimes follow ships, entertaining the crews and
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About 10% of all dolphins live in organized communities. These
groups have 1d4+1 sword sh (AC 6, move 24, 1 + 1 Hit Dice, 2d6 points
of damage/attack) or 1-3 narwhals (AC 6, move 21, 4 + 4 Hit Dice, 2d12
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If a community is found, there is a 75% possibility that there are 1d4
additional communities of dolphins within a ve-mile radius. These or
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schools of dolphins to drive out evil creatures. Any region inhabited by

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Doppleganger
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2 1,= 7,21 Tribal
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Omnivore
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7 ( 6 ( E
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12 33( ,1
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The doppleganger is a master of mimicry that survives by taking the

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Their bodies are covered with a thick, hairless gray hide, which gives
them a natural AC of 5. They are, however, rarely seen in their true forms.

RPEDW This monster is able to assume the shape of any humanoid

creature between four and eight feet high. The doppleganger chooses
D W P G S DWHV K V R P D G WKH DWWHPSWV WR WKH R J D D G RSS HJD JH V D H R G PRVW R WH WKH W H R PV D G JHR
assume his place. The doppleganger is able to use ( 3 D G D P WDWH R WKH GH HVV * R SV R WH VHW S D D D D HD H V WHG WR
its victim with 90% accuracy, even duplicating the victim’s clothing and ambush and surprise, patrolling a regular territory. These bands make
equipment. If unsuccessful in taking its victim’s place, the dopplegang D JRRG J DWWD J HD K PD R G PR VWH V R W D H H V D G
H DWWD V H J R WKH H V J R V R WR PD H W G VW J VKD H stealing their food and treasure. If food and treasure are scarce, they
from its victim. A doppleganger is immune to VOHHS D G F DUP VSH V D G hire out to a powerful wizard or thieves’ guild.
rolls all saving throws as if it was a 10th-level ghter. A doppleganger who has been hired to replace a speci c person will
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tacks and in ltrations are successful. They are very intelligent and usually H R PH W DV W D
take the time to plan their attacks with care. If a group of the monsters The dopplegangers’ weaknesses are greed and cowardice. They
VSRWV VRPH SRWH W D W PV WKH GRSS HJD JH V R WH W D WKH WD JHWV spend their lives in avid pursuit of gold and other wealth. If attacking a
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with care. They may wait until nightfall, or until their victims are alone, or ing one to attack rst. If they target a party of adventurers, the dopple
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were created long ago by a powerful wizard or godling. They were origi D K DG H W H D R GV V V R H WKH W HDV H V VD H KD G D G
D WH GHG WR H VHG DV VS HV D G DVVDVV V D D H W K JK HW HDWV DW WKH HD HVW RSSR W W PD J VRPH S D V H H VH R
magical war. Their creator died long ago, but they live on, still working separating from the human members of the group. They sometimes
as spies for evil powers, thieves, and government. They have even been K H R W DV VS HV D G DVVDVV V R PR H DV H
R WR R DV DVVDVV V
All dopplegangers belong to a single tribe. Although this is rare, groups (FRORJ RSS HJD JH V D H VRSK VW DWHG D G GD JH R V SD DV WHV J
R GRSS HJD JH V D H R G D KH H DW D W PH D G H SH WHG off the labors of others. They must also be reckoned with as clever and ef
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ily or a group of travelers. Basically lazy, dopplegangers nd it easier to of power. Evil wizards have on rare occasions controlled entire kingdoms
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shape. They prefer to take the form of someone comfortably provided for, GRSS HJD JH
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90% accurate in their mimicry, most dopplegangers are eventually discov
H HG D G G H R W D G WKH R HG R H PR H WR DVV PH D H VKDSH

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 Dracolich
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Night
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,17(//, (1 ( As per individual dragon
7 ( 6 ( B, H, S, T
/, 10(17 Evil (any)

12 33( ,1
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)32
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0 , (6,67 1 ( 6HH H R
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02 /( 6HH H R
39 / ( As per individual dragon, plus
1,000 (both dracolich and host
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The dracolich is an undead creature resulting from the unnatural transfor

mation of an evil dragon. The mysterious Cult of the Dragon practices the
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A dracolich can be created from any of the evil dragon subspecies. A dra
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appear as glowing points of light oating in shadowy eye sockets. Skeletal or
VHP V H HWD G D R KHV KD H HH R VH HG R R DV R
The senses of a dracolich are similar to those of its original form; it can
detect invisible objects and creatures (including those hidden in dark
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age category. A dracolich can speak, cast spells, and employ the breath
weapon of its original form; it can cast each of its spells once per day and
can use its breath weapon once every three combat rounds. Additionally,
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PRUS FROG (magical or natural), HOHFWULFLW ROG L VD LW D G GHDW
VSH V R V PEROV They cannot be poisoned, paralyzed, or turned by
priests. They have the same magic resistance as their original forms;
only magical attacks from wizards of 6th level or higher, or from mon
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The Armor Class of a dracolich is equal to the Armor Class of its origi
nal form, bettered by –2 (for example, if the AC of the original form was
–1, the AC of the dracolich is –3). Attacks on a dracolich, due to its magical
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Initially, a dracolich has the same morale rating as its original form.
However, after a dracolich is successful in its rst battle, its morale rating
permanently becomes Fearless (19 base); this assumes that the opponent
or opponents involved in the battle had a Hit Dice total of at least 100% of
the Hit Dice of the dracolich (for instance, a 16-HD dracolich must defeat
D RSSR H W R RSSR H WV R DW HDVW WRWD + WR H H H WKH PR D H
crease). Once a dracolich receives the morale increase, it becomes immune
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The dracolich has a slightly stronger ability to cause fear in opponents
than it did in its original form; opponents must roll their saving throws
vs. spell with a –1 penalty (in addition to any other relevant modi ers) to
resist the dracolich’s fear aura. The gaze of the dracolich’s glowing eyes
can also paralyze creatures within 40 yards if they fail their saving throws
(creatures of 6th level [or 6 Hit Dice] or higher gain a +3 bonus to their sav
ing throws). If a creature successfully saves against the gaze of a dracolich,
it is permanently immune to the gaze of that particular dracolich.
The attack routine of a dracolich is similar to that of its original form; for
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D HD RSSR H W WK D VH HV R SK V D DWWD V W W VWD PR H
R P GD H RSSR H WV DWWD J DW D RSSR W H PRPH W WK WV HDWK
HDSR D G VSH V
All physical attacks, such as clawing and biting, in ict the same dam
age as the dracolich’s original form, plus 2d8 points of chilling damage. A
victim struck by a dracolich who fails a saving throw vs. paralyzation is
paralyzed for 2d6 rounds. Immunity to cold damage, temporary or per
manent, negates the chilling damage but not the paralyzation. Dracoliches
D RW G D H H HV
All dracoliches can attempt GHDG FR WURO (as per a SRWLR RI GHDG FR
WURO once every three days on any variety of undead with 60 yards. The
undead’s saving throws against this power suffer a –3 penalty; if the GHDG
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the dracolich cannot use other spells. If the dracolich interrupts its undead
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If a dracolich or proto-dracolich is slain, its spirit immediately returns to
its host. If there is no corpse in range for it to possess, the spirit is trapped
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A dracolich is dif cult to destroy. It can be destroyed outright by SR HU
RUG NLOO or a similar spell. If its spirit is currently contained in its host,
GHVW R J WKH KRVW KH D V WD H R SVH V RW WK D JH H H W H
destroys the dracolich. Likewise, an active dracolich is unable to attempt
further possessions if its host is destroyed. The fate of a disembodied dra
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S HV PHG WKDW W V G D WR WKH R H S D HV

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Dracolich
DELWDW 6RFLHW The creation of a dracolich is a complex process involv weapon for another seven days (note that it will not be able to cast spells
J WKH W D V R PDW R R D H G DJR D D H PDJ D R HV WKH PRVW with verbal components during this time). At the end of seven days, the
RWR R V S D W W R H V R K K D H PHP H V R WKH W R WKH DJR G D R K HJD V WKH VH R WV R H D G HDWK HDSR
The process is usually a cooperative effort between the evil dragon and If the animated corpse is not the spirit’s former body, it immediately
the wizards, but especially powerful wizards have been known to coerce becomes a proto-dracolich. A proto-dracolich has the mind and memories
D H G DJR WR GH JR WKH W D V R PDW R DJD VW WV R WV R J D R P W KDV WKH K W SR WV D G PP W HV WR VSH V D G
Any evil dragon is a possible candidate for transformation, although priestly turning of a dracolich. A proto-dracolich can neither speak nor
old dragons or older with spell-casting abilities are preferred. Once a cast spells; further, it cannot cause chilling damage, use a breath weapon,
candidate is secured, the wizards rst prepare the dragon’s host, an or cause fear as a dracolich. Its strength, movement, and Armor Class are
inanimate object that will hold the dragon’s life force. The host must WKRVH R WKH SRVVHVVHG RG
be a solid item of not less than 2,000 gp value resistant to decay (wood, To become a full dracolich, a proto-dracolich must devour at least 10%
for instance, is unsuitable). A gemstone is commonly used for a host, of its original body. Unless the body has been dispatched to another plane
particularly ruby, pearl, carbuncle, and jet, and is often set in the hilt R H VWH H D S RWR G D R K D D D V VH VH WKH S HVH H R WV R J
of a sword or other weapon. The host is prepared by casting H F D W D nal body, regardless of the distance. A proto-dracolich will tirelessly seek
LWHP upon it and speaking the name of the evil dragon; the item may re out its original body to the exclusion of all other activities. If its original
sist the spell by successfully saving vs. spell as an 11th-level wizard. If RG KDV HH HG G VPHP H HG R RWKH VH GHVW R HG WKH S RWR
the spell is resisted, another item must be used for the host. If the spell dracolich need only devour the ashes or pieces equal to or exceeding 10%
is not resisted, the item can then function as a host. If desired, ODVVWHHO of its original body mass (total destruction of the original body is possible
D H DVW SR WKH KRVW WR S RWH W W R WK R JK VH R D GLVL WH UDWH or similar spell; the body could be re
Next, a special potion is prepared for the evil dragon to consume. The R VW WHG WK D LV R V P D VSH VR R J DV WKH VSH V DVW WKH
H D W RPSRV W R R WKH SRW R D HV D R G J WR WKH DJH D G W SH R VDPH S D H DV WKH GLVL WH UDWLR If a proto-dracolich is unable to devour
WKH G DJR W W P VW R WD S H VH VH H J HG H WV DPR J WKHP WV R J D RG W V W DSSHG WV H W R P W VD
D SRWLR RI H LO GUD R FR WURO D SRWLR RI L O HUDELOLW D G WKH RRG R D A proto-dracolich transforms into a full dracolich within seven days
DPS H :KH WKH H G DJR R V PHV WKH SRW R WKH HV WV D H GHWH D WH W GH R V WV R J D RG :KH WKH W D V R PDW R V RPS HWH
mined as follows (roll percentile dice): the dracolich resembles its original body; it can now speak, cast spells, and
HPS R WKH HDWK HDSR R WV R J D RG DGG W R WR KD J D R
ROO HVXOW
WKH D W HV R D G D R K
No effect.
The procedure for possessing a new corpse is the same as explained
Potion does not work. The dragon suffers 2d12 points of
above, except that the assistance of a wizard is no longer necessary (cast
GDPDJH D G V KH S HVV WK R VR V R R GV
J PD LF MDU is required only for the rst possession). If the spirit success
Potion does not work. The dragon dies. A full LV R
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similar spell is needed to restore the dragon to life; a
If the spirit possesses a different body, it becomes a proto-dracolich and
LV WR W D V R P WKH G DJR WR D G D R K HV WV
P VW GH R WV R PH RG WR H RPH D G D R K
D RWKH R R WK V WD H
A symbiotic relationship exists between a dracolich and the wizards
3RW R R V
who create it. The wizards honor and aid their dracolich, as well as pro
viding it with regular offerings of treasure items. In return, the dracolich
If the potion works, the dragon’s spirit transfers to the host, regardless defends its wizards against enemies and other threats, as well as assisting
of the distance between the dragon’s body and the host. A dim light them in their various schemes. Like dragons, dracoliches are loners, but
WK WKH KRVW G DWHV WKH S HVH H R WKH VS W :K H R WD HG WKH WD H RP R W WKH R HGJH WKDW WKH KD H D HV
the host, the spirit cannot take any actions; it cannot be contacted nor D R KHV D H JH H D R G WKH VDPH KD WDWV DV WKH G DJR V
attacked by magic. The spirit can remain in the host inde nitely. from which they were created; dracoliches created from green dragons,
Once the spirit is contained in the host, the host must be brought within R VWD H D H H WR H R G V W RS D D G WHPSH DWH R HVWV
90 feet of a reptilian corpse; under no circumstances can the spirit possess Though they do not live with their wizards, their lairs are never more than
a living body. The spirit’s original body is ideal, but the corpse of any D H P HV D D D R KHV S H H GD HVV D G D H V D H R
HSW D HDW H WKDW G HG R DV HG WK WKH S H R V GD V V WH HG DW JKW VKDGR R HVWV R GH J R G D WKV
V WD H
The wizard who originally prepared the host must touch the host, cast (FRORJ D R KHV D H H H K J W WKH P VW HDW R GH WR H
D PD LF MDU VSH K H VSHD J WKH DPH R WKH G DJR WKH WR K WKH fuel their breath weapons. Like dragons, dracoliches can consume nearly
corpse. The corpse must fail a saving throw vs. spell for the spirit to suc anything, but prefer the food eaten by their original forms (for instance, if
cessfully possess it; if it saves, it will never accept the spirit. The following a dracolich was originally a red dragon, it prefers fresh meat). The body of
modi ers apply to the roll: D GHVW R HG G D R K P HV WR D R VPH J SR GH WK D H
hours; this powder can be used by knowledgeable wizards as a compo
–10 if the corpse is the spirit’s own former body (which can be dead for H W R HDW J SRWLR V RI GHDG FR WURO D G V P D PDJ D V VWD HV
D H JWK R W PH
WKH R SVH V R WKH VDPH D J PH W DV WKH G DJR
–4 if the corpse is that of a true dragon (any type).
–3 if the corpse is that of a redrake, ice lizard, wyvern, or re lizard.
WKH R SVH V WKDW R D G D R V G DJR H G RVD V D H R RWKH
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If the corpse accepts the spirit, it becomes animated by the spirit. If the
animated corpse is the spirit’s former body, it immediately becomes
a dracolich; however, it will not regain the use of its voice and breath

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 Dragon, General
Dragons are an ancient, winged reptilian race. They are known and feared UDJRQ HIHQVHV A dragon’s Armor Class improves as it gets older and
for their size, physical prowess, and magical abilities. The oldest dragons the creature becomes tougher. Old dragons or older dragons are immune
D H DPR J WKH PRVW SR H HDW HV WKH R G 0RVW G DJR V D H to normal missiles; their gem-encrusted hides de ect arrows and other
identi ed by the color of their scales. small projectiles. Large missiles (from catapults, giants, etc.) and magical
There are many known subspecies of dragons, several of which fall missiles affect them normally. Young adult and older dragons radiate a
WR WK HH RDG DWHJR HV K RPDW JHP D G PHWD G DJR V K R personal aura that makes them partially resistant to harmful magic. A
matic dragons include black, blue, green, red, and white dragons; all are dragon’s resistance to magic increases as it ages.
extremely evil and are feared by most. The metallic dragons are the brass,
bronze, copper, gold, and silver dragons; these are noble and good, highly UDJRQ LGH Dragon skin is prized by armorers with the skill to turn it
HVSH WHG VH SHRS H WR VK H GV D G D PR D D H H D VH R WV DSSHD D H D G WKH S RWH
The gem dragons are the amethyst, crystal, emerald, sapphire, and tion it affords. Dragon armor grants its wearer an Armor Class of 4 less
topaz dragons; they are neutral with respect to good and evil, and are than the Armor Class of the dragon it was taken from, for a minimum
H KD VPDW D G V D H PDVWH V R SH V DV R KR GH JKW GG HV Armor Class of 8. For example, armor from a juvenile brass dragon (AC 0)
Though generally smaller and slower than other dragons, gem dragons grants its wearer AC 4. Dragon armor is supple and non-bulky, weighing
D H R WH VH D G PR H WH JH W D G KD H RWKH SR H V WR RPSH R SR GV
VDWH H SV R V The scales of gem dragons take on properties of actual gems; they are
In addition to the dragons in these three classi cations, there are other faceted and re ect light. They are slightly more brittle than those of other
dragons that may at rst seem to be members of those categories. For in G DJR V VR D PR PDGH RP WKHP H HV HSD PR H R WH
VWD H WKH VWHH G DJR VHHPV WR H D PHWD G DJR W KDV R R H Dragon armor affords no extra protection, such as resistance to re or
breath weapon; while each “true” metallic dragon has two. Likewise, the cold, although the armor can be enchanted to provide such protection. A
brown dragon seems to be a typical, evil chromatic dragon; but has no dragon’s resistance to certain elements is based on its total makeup, not
wings, so is not a “true” chromatic dragon. just its skin. Plain dragon armor is expensive to make, costing 1,000-10,000
Although all subspecies of dragons are believed to have come from the JS DVHG R WKH R PD VK S D G S RWH W R WKH D PR D R GV DJR
VDPH RRWV WH V R WKR VD GV R HD V DJR WKH S HVH W V VSH HV HHS WR skin armor can be enchanted, just as other forms of armor can, to a maxi
WKHPVH HV R J WRJHWKH R GH H W HPH PVWD HV V K DV P PR
D SR H P W D WK HDW *RRG G DJR V H H R WK H G DJR V Dragon shields also offer no additional protection. They are made of
KR H H WKR JK D H H W D G DJR VSH PH V KD H HH R WR VW HW KHG K GH R H D wooden frame. Such shields weigh 3 pounds (if
DVVR DWH WK H R JRRG G DJR V *R G G DJR V R DV R D DVVR small) or 8 pounds (if large) and cost 20-120 or 30-180 gold pieces.
DWH HH WK V H G DJR V D G HPH D G G DJR V D H VRPHW PHV R G
WK VDSSK H G DJR V UDJRQ 6HQVHV All dragons have excellent senses of sight, smell, and hear
:KH H G DJR V R G H H W VSH HV H R WH HD K RWKH WKH V ing. Their enhanced senses enable them to detect all invisible objects and
ally ght to protect their territories. While good dragons of different sub creatures (including creatures or items hidden in darkness or fog) within a
species are more tolerant of each other, they are also very territorial. They radius equal to 10 feet times their age category. All dragons possess a natu
V D W WR R R W G H H HV D SHD H PD H *HP G DJR V ral clairaudience ability with respect to their lairs; the range is 20 feet per age
R WH VHWW H WH VSH HV G VS WHV WK GG J R WHVWV category. The dragon must concentrate on a speci c section within its lair or
All subspecies of dragons have 12 age categories, and gain more abili V R G J D HD WR KHD KDW V JR J R
ties and greater power as they age. Dragons range in size from several feet 6RPH G DJR V D H D H WR RPP DWH WH HSDWK D WK D WH
SR KDW K J WR PR H WKD HHW D WH WKH KD H DWWD HG WKH VWDW V ligent creature. The percentage chance for a dragon to speak is based
of great wyrm. The exact size varies according to age and subspecies. A on its Intelligence and age category. Refer to individual descriptions for
dragon’s wingspan is about equal to its body length; 15-20% of a dragon’s SH H WDJHV
RG H JWK V H
*H H D KH P W S H G DJR V D H H R WH HG WKH D H D PDWHG SD UDJRQ /DLUV All dragon lairs are far from mortal civilization, and they
and young. Mated dragons are always young adults, adults, or mature adults; are dif cult to nd because the dragons take careful measures to cloak
R J G DJR V R G WK WKH SD H WV D H R WKH R J DG W VWDJH R R J their coming and going. There is usually little, if any, wildlife around the
er. To determine the age of young dragons roll 1d6: 1 = egg; 2 = hatchling; 3 = D V H D VH H JK R J HDW HV HD WKH G DJR V D G PRVW G DJR V
very young; 4 = young; 5 = juvenile; 6 = young adult. HDW WKH H HDW HV WKDW D H RR VK H R JK WR HPD
During the early part of a dragon’s young adult stage it leaves its par :KH D R J DG W G DJR HD HV WV SD H WV VHD K R WV R D
H WV J HHG G J W R WR VWD W D D R WV R 6RPHW PHV D WKR JK it spends a few years moving from place to place to nd a cave or cavern
rarely, juvenile dragons leave their parents to start their own lives. As a which best suits its personality. In most cases, the dragons search for in
SD R PDWHG G DJR V DJH H R G WKH PDW H DG W VWDJH WKH VS W S HDV J D JH D HV K K D HDV D RPPRGDWH WKHP DV WKH J R
independence and the lust for treasure driving them apart. Older dragons Usually by the time a dragon has reached the mature adult stage, it has
R H WKH VH VRPHW PHV D VH R J WR R WKH R WKH RWKH SD selected a large lair it plans to keep for the remainder of its life. A dragon
H W HD HV KH WKH HJJV D H D G DW WK V VWDJH KDV JDWKH HG D R V GH D H DPR W R W HDV H D G V RDWK
DJR V HVSH D R GH R HV D H JH H D VR WD G H WR H HVV W WR PR H W WR D G H H W R DW R
and preference. They distance themselves from civilization, which they The location and character of dragon lairs vary based on each subspe
R V GH WR H D SHWW D G RR VK PR WD H WR cies; consult individual dragons for speci c information. However, one thing
DJR V D H HD VRPH S HGDWR V W V D H JH KH H HVVD D G D HPD V R VWD W D G DJR R V GH V WV D D G H JK R J D HDV WV GR
eat almost anything if they are hungry enough. A dragon’s metabolism mains. A creature which violates or threatens the lair is threatening the dragon
operates like a highly ef cient furnace, making use of 95% of all the food D G H GHD W WK KD VK 6RPH JRRG G DJR V PD H PR H H H W WKD
the dragon eats. A dragon can also metabolize inorganic material, and other subspecies in this matter. All dragons keep their treasure hidden deep
VRPH G DJR V KD H GH H RSHG D WDVWH R V K D H within their lairs, and some dragons create hazardous conditions within their
Although dragons’ goals and ideals vary among subspecies, all dragons D WR HHS D HDW HV RP HD K J WKH W HDV H
are covetous. They like to hoard wealth, collecting mounds of coins and
UDJRQ )OLJKW Despite their large size, dragons are graceful and compe
gathering as many gems, jewels, and magical items as possible. They nd
tent iers; most are maneuverability class C. This is due partially to their
W HDV H S HDV J WR RR DW D G WKH DV WKH DG D H R WKH PDJ
powerful wings, and partially to the dragon’s innate magic. Dragons can
cal items. For a dragon, there is never enough treasure. Those with large
P DW KD VSHHG D G G H DW GR H VSHHG
KRD GV D H RDWK WR HD H WKHP R R J H W J R W R WKH D V R
A dragon can change direction quickly by executing a wingover ma
WR SDW R WKH PPHG DWH D HDV R WR JHW RRG DJR V H WR PD H HGV R
H H A dragon cannot gain altitude during the round it executes a
their treasure, shaping nooks and mounds to t their bodies. By the time
wingover, but it may dive. The maneuver enables the dragon to make a
WKH PDW H WR WKH J HDW P VWDJH K G HGV R JHPV D G R V D H
turn of 120 to 240 degrees regardless of its speed or size.
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Dragon, General
J G DJR V D VW H WK WKH D V WK D R V WR DWWD LWH Because of a dragon’s long neck, it can bite creatures to its back
R V DJR V G J R D G R G RSSR H WV D D VR VW H WK RWK D G V GHV
JV W WKH P VW D G PPHG DWH D WH DWWD J 6QDWFK Only young adult and older dragons can snatch. This occurs
When engaging other ying opponents, dragons can either claw or bite, when a ying dragon dives and attempts to grab a creature in one of its
but not both. An airborne dragon must glide to cast spells (but innate abil claws. A creature struck by this method is taken into the air. There is a 50%
ities can be used at any time). A gliding dragon loses 1,000 feet of altitude KD H WKDW D V DW KHG HDW H KDV WV D PV S HG D G WKH H R H D RW
per round, and its forward speed is equal to one half its ight speed on the SK V D DWWD WKH G DJR 6 DW KHG HDW HV D H VRPHW PHV WD H WR
R G H R H W HJD J G J great heights and dropped. The snatched creature can be squeezed in the
UDJRQ 7DEOH D R D WRPDW D GDPDJH HD K R G R W D V H HG WR WKH G DJ
JH JH LQ LW LH RPEDW )HDU )HDU 6DYH on’s mouth (the transfer requires a successful attack roll). If the transfer
DWHJRU HDUV Modi er Modi er DGLXV Modi er succeeds, the victim automatically suffers bite damage each round; if it
+DW K J Nil Nil
9H R J Nil Nil D V WKH W P V G RSSHG DJR V R DJH R G D G R GH D D D
Young Nil Nil W P HD K D D G WKH D W WR V DW K W R W PV DW R H : PV
- H H Nil Nil Nil
Young adult D GV +3 (+7) and great wyrms can carry three victims, but one of the rst two snatched
Adult D GV +2 (+6) P VW H W D V H HG RP D WR PR WK H R H WKH WK G D H V DW KHG
0DW H DG W D GV +1 (+5)
Old D GV 0 (+4) A dragon can snatch creatures two or more size categories smaller than
9H R G D GV –1 (+3) itself. For example, a dragon that is 45’ long is a Gargantuan creature, so
9H H D H D GV –2 (+2)
: P D GV –3 (+l) the biggest creature it can snatch is a Large one (12’ long).
* HDW : P D GV –4 (0) 3OXPPHW If the DM chooses to allow plummets, an airborne dragon, or a
UDJRQ )HDU Dragons can inspire panic or fear. The mere sight of a young dragon jumping and descending from at least 30 feet above a target, can land
adult or older dragon causes creatures with fewer than 1 Hit Die (as well on a victim. The dragon crushes and pins opponents using its claws and tail,
DV D R D R R V R DJJ HVV H HDW HV WK H H + W H WKD in icting damage equal to its bite. The dragon can crush as many creatures
the dragon) to automatically ee in panic for 4d6 rounds. as its combat modi er. The dragon rolls a separate attack against each crea
Trained war mounts, organized military units, and single creatures W H D H WHG HDW HV WKDW D H P VVHG D H DVV PHG WR KD H HV DSHG HD
WK + W H R PR H W WK H H + W H WKD WKH G DJR D H RW tures that are crushed must roll successful saving throws vs. petri cation or
SD HG W WKH PD H VW H WK HD WKH D H WK WKH G DJ H S HG GH WKH G DJR D WRPDW D V H J VK J GDPDJH G
on’s fear aura. The aura surrounds attacking or charging dragons in the ing the next round unless the dragon moves off them. If the dragon chooses
speci ed radius and in a path along the ground directly beneath a y WR PD WD WKH S WKH W PV P VW R V HVV VD J WK R V V SHW
J G DJR KRVH D W W GH V HHW R HVV HDW HV RW D WRPDW D cation to get free. The dragon’s combat modi er applies as a penalty to all
panicked are entitled to saving throws vs. petri cation. Creatures failing saving throws vs. the crush. A dragon cannot take any other actions when
their saving throws are stricken with fear and ght with a –2 penalty to S PPHW J R S J
their attack and damage rolls. The aura increases in size and power based .LFN Any dragon can kick creatures attacking it from behind. A kick
on the age category of the dragon; creatures subjected to the aura receive GH H V D GDPDJH D G HDW HV VW P VW R WKH H WH W R HVV
a saving throw bonus or a penalty as speci ed on the Dragon Table. All R G R H HG D G HHW RRW SH DJH DWHJR R WKH G DJR
HDW HV WK + W H H D WR R J HDWH WKD WKRVH R WKH G DJR D H Those knocked back must make successful saving throws vs. petri cation
PP H WR WKH HD H H W (adjusted by the dragon’s combat modi er) or fall. If the dragon attacks
*HP G DJR V D H RW DV KH H W HD VRPH DV RWKH G DJR V VR VD with one claw, it can kick with only one hind leg (the other must be used
ing throws against their fear auras receive bonuses; the bonuses appear in for balance). It cannot slap its tail while kicking.
parenthesis in the Dragon Table. :LQJ XIIHW Young adult and older dragons can employ their wings
in combat; targets must be at the dragon’s sides. The damage in icted is
Dragon Hit Die Modi er DJR + W H D HW HH V VSH HV D G
WKH VDPH DV D D DWWD D G HDW HV VW P VW R WKH H WH W R
are modi ed based on age category. Refer to individual dragon entries
HVV R G R H R HG S R H
for the base Hit Dice for each species, and to the Dragon Table for the
7DLO 6ODS Adult and older dragons can use their tails to attack creatures
modi er based on age. The older a dragon gets, the more Hit Dice it has.
to their rear and sides. A tail attack in icts the same damage as two claw at
For example, a black dragon has a base of 10 Hit Dice. A hatchling black
tacks and affects as many targets as the dragon’s age category. The dragon
dragon subtracts 6 dice, giving it a total of 4. A great wyrm black dragon
R V D VHSD DWH DWWD DJD VW HD K HDW H HDW HV VW P VW R V
DGGV G H R D WRWD R
cessful saving throws vs. petri cation (adjusted by the dragon’s combat
Dragons’ saving throws are tied to their Hit Dice. Each dragon saves as
modi er) or be stunned for 1d4 + 1 minutes. A tail slap can smash a light
a ghter equal in level to the dragon’s Hit Dice. For example, a hatchling
wooden structure and even damage a cube of force (one charge per two
black dragon saves as a 4th-level ghter, while a great wyrm black dragon
points of combat modi er, round down).
saves as an 18th-level ghter.
6WDOO Any dragon ying near the ground can halt its forward mo
Dragon Combat Modi er A dragon’s combat modi er varies with age tion and hover for one round; it must land immediately thereafter. Once
category. The bonus or penalty applies to damage rolls for each physical stopped, the dragon can attack with its bite and all four legs. It can use its
attack. It does not apply to a dragon’s breath weapon. The combat modi HDWK HDSR VWHDG W WK V D H KDSSH V V H G DJR V D HDWKH
er is also applied to the dragon’s base spellcasting level (age category), on the wing. If a dragon stalls in an area with lots of trees or loose earth,
to determine the actual level at which the dragon casts spells (thus, a great WKH G D W RP WV JV HDWHV D G VW R G WK WKH VDPH DG V DV WV
P DVWV VSH V DW WK H H R D W
HD D D HDW HV WK WKH R G D H GHG D G R VSH DVW J V
UDJRQ WWDFNV All dragons have a claw/claw/bite attack form and a possible. The dust lasts for one round.
breath weapon. The latter can be used once every three rounds. Dragons 6SHOOV Dragons learn spells haphazardly over the years. The DM
D VR HPS R VH H D RWKH DWWD R PV K K D H GHWD HG WKH R R J VKR G D GRP GHWH P H K K VSH V D SD W D G DJR R V
WH W DJR V H H W G GH WKH DWWD V HW HH RSSR H WV V J The dragon can cast each spell once per day, unless random determina
WKH PR H GD JH R V DWWD V V K DV WKH WH DJD VW WKH RHV WKH SH H H WR G DWHV WKH VDPH VSH PR H WKD R H K K DVH WKH G DJR D
WR H WKH WR JKHVW DVW W PR H WKD R H D GD DJR V GR RW VH VSH RR V R S D WR
A dragon that breathes during a round of combat cannot also attack deities; they simply sleep, concentrate when they awaken, and remember
physically. Magical abilities (but not spells) can be used in addition to any their spells. Dragon spells have only a verbal component; the spells have
DWWD V H HSW WKH HDWK HDSR D DVW J W PH R HJD G HVV R H H DJR V D RW SK V D DWWD
ODZV A dragon can use its claws to attack creatures to its front and use their breath weapon, use their magical abilities, or y (except to glide)
sides. If the dragon kicks with one rear leg, it can attack with only one K H DVW J D VSH
claw (the other must be used to maintain balance).

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Dragon, Chromatic Black Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any swamp, jungle, and subterranean
) (4 (1 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9( 7,0( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Average (8-10)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 1 (base)
029(0(17 12, Fl 30 (C), Sw 12
,7 , ( 12 (base)
7 9 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (30’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (16 base)
39 / ( 9D D H

D G DJR V D H D V H WR D JH D G HVH W W V R V R D
kind. They like dismal surroundings, heavy vegetation, and prefer dark
ness to daylight. Although not as intelligent as other dragons, black drag
R V D H VW W H J D G PD H R H W G DJR DWWD V W D VWDJ DWH HHW R DWH PD J W H RPH
At birth, a black dragon’s scales are thin, small, and glossy. But as the VW R HW D G D H WR V SSR W D PD H :KH WK V D W V
G DJR DJHV WV V D HV H RPH D JH WK H D G G H K K KH SV W VHG DJD VW SRW R V D G H V WKH H RPH VH HVV WKH R D R
camou age itself in swamps and marshes. Black dragons speak their own HWWH R G 2OG SOD W UR W R H D GD 9HQHUDEOH V PPR L VHFWV
tongue, a tongue common to all evil dragons, and 10% of hatchling black R H D GD UHDW Z UP F DUP UHSWLOHV three times a day. This operates as
dragons have an ability to communicate with any intelligent creature. The D F DUP PDPPDOV VSH W V DSS D H R WR HSW HV
chance to possess this ability increases 5% per age category of the dragon.
DELWDW 6RFLHW D G DJR V D H R G V DPSV PD VKHV D R
RPEDW D G DJR V S H H WR DP VK WKH WD JHWV V J WKH V ests, and jungles. They revel in a steamy environment where canopies of
roundings as cover. Their favorite targets are men, who they will some trees lter out most of the sunlight, swarms of insects ll the air, and stag
W PHV VWD R VH H D P WHV D DWWHPSW WR JD JH WKH VW H JWK D G D W PRVV R H HG SR GV H D GD H D G DJR V D H H H H W
wealth before attacking. Against a band of men or a formidable creature, swimmers and enjoy lurking in the gloomy depths of swamps and bogs.
older black dragons will use their special abilities rst, so the very forces They also are graceful in ight; however, they prefer to y at night when
of the marsh can weaken the targets before the dragon joins the ght. WKH J HDW R PV D H K GGH WKH GD HVV R WKH V D G DJR V
D G DJR V D VR VH WKH HDWK HDSR H R H RV J PH HH are extremely sel sh, and the majority of those encountered will be alone.
When ghting in heavily vegetated swamps and marshes, black dragons :KH D DP R D G DJR V V H R WH HG WKH DG WV S RWH W
attempt to stay in the water or along the ground; the numerous trees and their young. However, if it appears the adults’ lives are in jeopardy they
leafy canopies limit their ying maneuverability. When faced with an op D D GR WKH R J WR VD H WKHPVH HV
SR H W K K SRVHV WRR P K R D WK HDW D D G DJR DWWHPSW WR They lair in large, damp caves and multi-chambered subterranean cav
y out of sight, so it will not leave tracks, and hide in a deep pond or bog. erns. Older dragons are able to hide the entrance to their lairs with their SOD W
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A black dragon’s breath weapon is a 5’ UR W ability. Black dragons are especially fond of coins. Older black drag
wide stream of acid that extends 60’ in a straight line from the dragon’s ons sometimes capture and question humans, before killing them, to nd out
head. All creatures caught in this stream must save vs. breath weapon for KH H VWR S HV R JR G V H D G S DW P R V D H HSW
half damage. A black dragon casts spells and uses its magical abilities at
(FRORJ D G DJR V D HDW D PRVW D WK J D WKR JK WKH S H H WR
5th level, plus its combat modi er.
dine primarily on sh, mollusks, and other aquatic creatures. They are
D G DJR V D H R WK D DWH DWHU EUHDW L D W D G D PP
fond of eels, especially the giant varieties. They also hunt for red meat, but
nity to acid. As they age, they gain the following additional powers:
they like to “pickle” it by letting it lie in ponds within their lair for days
-XYHQLOH GDUN HVV three times a day in a 10’ radius per age category of H R H HDW J W
WKH G DJR GXOW FRUU SW DWHU once a day. For every age category a

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDV 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil +
G 10% +
G 15% +
G 20% +
G 25% H (×2)
G 30% H (×2)
G 35% H (×2)
G 40% H (×3)
G 45% H (×3)

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Blue Dragon Dragon, Chromatic
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Arid deserts
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9( 7,0( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Very (11-12)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Lawful evil

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (C), Br 4
,7 , ( 14 (base)
7 8 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (42’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (16 base)
39 / ( 9D D H
Blue dragons are extremely territorial and voracious. They love to spend
R J KR V S HSD J DP VKHV R KH G D PD V D G D W D HHV
D G WKH VSH G H D R J KR V G H J R WKH V HVV D G DGP
J WKH W RSK HV
The size of a blue dragon’s scales increases little as the dragon ages,
although they do become thicker and harder. The scales vary in color from
an iridescent azure to a deep indigo, retaining a glossy nish through all Blue dragons are born with an immunity to electricity. As they age,
of the dragon’s stages because the blowing desert sands polish them. This WKH JD WKH R R J DGG W R D SR H V RXQJ FUHDWH R GHVWUR DWHU
PD HV H G DJR V HDV WR VSRW D H GHVH W V R G JV +R H H WK HH W PHV SH GD -XYHQLOH VR G LPLWDWLR DW GXOW G VW GH LO R H
WKH G DJR V R WH R HD WKHPVH HV R J WR WKH VD G VR R D GD 2OG H WULORT LVP R H D GD 9HQHUDEOH FR WURO L GV R H D GD
SD W R WKH KHDGV D H H SRVHG UHDW Z UP DOO FL DWRU WHUUDL R H D GD
Blue dragons love to soar in the hot desert air; usually ying in the DELWDW 6RFLHW Blue dragons are found in deserts; arid, windswept
GD W PH KH WHPSH DW HV D H WKH K JKHVW 6RPH H G DJR V HD plains; and hot, humid badlands. They enjoy the bleak terrain because
PDW K WKH R R R WKH GHVH W V D G VH WK V R R DW R WR WKH DG D WDJH WKH H D H H R VWD HV R D R DV R D R R W RSS J R G H
RP DW to interrupt the view of their territories. They spend hours looking out
H G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D WR J H RPPR WR D H R H WKH GRPD V DW K J R W HVSDVVH V D G DGP J WKH S RSH W
dragons, and 12% of hatchling blue dragons have an ability to commu 0RVW R WKH H G DJR V H R WH HG H D R H H D VH WKH GR RW
nicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability in D W WR VKD H WKH WH WR HV WK RWKH V +R H H KH D DP VH
creases 5% per age category of the dragon. R WH HG WKH PD H G DJR DWWD H R R V S RWH W J K V S RS
RPEDW Blue dragons prefer to ght from a distance so their opponents erty—his mate and young. The female dragon also will join in the attack if
D HD W HVV WKH R H R WKH HDWK HDSR D G VR WW H R R the threat proves signi cant.
threat is posed to themselves. Often blue dragons will attack from directly Blue dragons’ enemies are men, who kill the dragons for their skin and
D R HR R H HDWK WKH VD GV W RSSR H WV RPH WK treasure, and brass dragons, which share the same environment. If a blue
feet. Older blue dragons will use their special abilities, such as DOO FL D G DJR G V R H V D DVV G DJR WKH VDPH HJ R W RW HVW W
WRU WHUUDL R H W WK WKHVH WD W V WR PDV WKH D G D G D G WKH WKH W HVSDVV J G DJR V HG R G H D D
chances to surprise. Blue dragons will only run from a ght if they are H G DJR V D DVW GH J R G D H V K K WKH VWR H WKH
VH H H GDPDJHG V H WKH H HW HDW DV R D G treasure. Although blue dragons will collect anything which looks valu
D H WKH D H R G R JHPV HVSH D VDSSK HV
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A blue dragon’s breath weapon is a 5’
wide bolt of lightning that streaks 100’ in a straight line from the dragon’s (FRORJ H G DJR V D H D H WR R V PH HD D WK J D G VRPH
mouth. All creatures caught in this stream must save vs. breath weapon times are forced to eat snakes, lizards, and desert plants to help sate their
R KD GDPDJH H G DJR V DVW VSH V D G VH WKH PDJ D D W HV DW J HDW K JH +R H H WKH D H SD W D R G R KH G D PD V V K
7th level, adjusted by their combat modi er. DV DPH V D G WKH JR JH WKHPVH HV R D D D V R WKH HDW HV
K K WKH RR WK D OL W L EROW

JH DVH /JW 7DLO /JW AC UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDV 7 SH XP Value
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil ½+ 6
G 20% + 6
G 25% + 6
G 30% + 6
G 35% H, S (×2)
G 40% H, S (×2)
G 45% H, S (×2)
G 50% H, S (×3)
G 55% H, S (×3)

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Dragon, Chromatic Green Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 6 W RS D D G WHPSH DWH R HVW
D G V WH D HD
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Very (11-12)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Lawful evil

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (C), Sw 9
,7 , ( 13 (base)
7 7 (at 13 HD)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 . 1-8/1-8/2-20 (2d10)
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (36’ base)
02 /( Elite (15-16)
39 / ( 9D D H
Green dragons are bad tempered, mean, cruel, and rude. They hate good
ness and good-aligned creatures. They love intrigue and seek to enslave
RWKH RRG D G HDW HV J WKRVH KR D RW H R W R HG R
W P GDWHG
A hatchling green dragon’s scales are thin, very small, and a deep
shade of green that appears nearly black. As the dragon ages, the scales damage. A green dragon casts its spells at 6th level, adjusted by its combat
J R D JH D G H RPH JKWH W J VKDGHV R R HVW HPH D G D G modi er.
olive green, which helps it blend in with its wooded surroundings. A From birth, green dragons are immune to gasses. As they age, they gain
green dragon’s scales never become as thick as other dragons’, remaining WKH R R J DGG W R D SR H V -XYHQLOH DWHU EUHDW L GXOW V HV
smooth and exible. WLR R H D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW DUS RRG WK HH W PHV D GD 2OG SOD W
* HH G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D WR J H RPPR WR D H UR W R H D GD 9HU ROG H WD OH R H D GD : UP SDVV LW R W WUDFH
dragons, and 12% of hatchling green dragons have an ability to commu WK HH W PHV D GD
nicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability in DELWDW 6RFLHW * HH G DJR V D H R G V W RS D D G WHPSH DWH
creases 5% per age category of the dragon. forests, the older the forest and bigger the trees, the better. The sights and
RPEDW Green dragons initiate ghts with little or no provocation, pick VPH V R WKH RRGV D H S HDV J WR WKH G DJR D G W R V GH V WKH H W H
ing on creatures of any size. If the target creature intrigues the dragon R HVW R RRGV WV WH WR 6RPHW PHV WKH G DJR H WH WR D H D
or appears to be dif cult to deal with, the dragon will stalk the creature, W R VK S WK RWKH H R HVW G H J HDW HV K K HHS WKH G DJR
V J WV H R PH W R R H W W GHWH P HV WKH HVW W PH WR VW H R PHG D R W KDW V JR J R WKH R HVW D G V R G J D HD
and the most appropriate tactics to use. If the target appears formidable, exchange for their lives. If a green dragon lives in a forest on a hillside,
the dragon will rst attack with its breath weapon, magical abilities, and W VHH WR H V D H K J D WV K K WKH G DJR R V GH V WV J HDW
VSH V +R H H WKH WD JHW DSSHD V HD WKH G DJR PD H WV est enemy. A green dragon makes its lair in underground chambers far
presence known quickly for it enjoys evoking terror in its targets. When H HDWK WV R HVW
WKH G DJR KDV W HG R WK V JDPH W J GR WKH HDW H V J The majority of green dragons encountered will be alone. However,
its physical attacks so the ght lasts longer and the creature’s agony is KH D PDWHG SD R G DJR V D G WKH R J D H H R WH HG WKH H
S R R JHG male will leap to the attack. The male will take the young to a place of
6RPHW PHV WKH G DJR H H WV WR R W R D HDW H V K DV D K PD safety before joining the ght. The parents are extremely protective of
R GHP K PD WK R JK W P GDW R D G V HVWLR * HH G DJR V H their young, despite their evil nature, and will sacri ce their own lives to
WR HVW R PH HVSH D DG H W H V WR HD PR H D R W WKH VR VD H WKH R VS J
HW D W HV KDW V JR J R WKH R W V GH D G WKH H V W HDV H (FRORJ Although green dragons have been known to eat practically any
HD WK J G J VK V D G VPD W HHV KH WKH D H K J H R JK
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A green dragon’s breath weapon is they especially prize elves. If the forest is on a hillside, hill giants will hunt
a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas that is 50’ long, 40’ wide, and 30 feet WKH R JH G DJR V K K WKH R V GH D GH D
K JK HDW HV WK WKH R G PD VD H H V V HDWK HDSR R KD

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil 1LO
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil +
G 15% +
G 20% +
G 25% +
G 30% H (×2)
G 40% H (×2)
G 45% H (×2)
G 50% H (×3)
G 55% H (×3)

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Red Dragon Dragon, Chromatic
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Tropical, subtropical, and
WHPSH DWH K V D G PR WD V
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional (15-16)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 -3 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (C), Jp 3
,7 , ( 15 (base)
7 7 (at 9 HD)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 . 1-10/1-10/3-30 (3d10)
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (48’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H
5HG G DJR V D H WKH PRVW R HWR V D G J HHG R D G DJR V R H H
seeking to increase their treasure hoards. They are obsessed with their
wealth and memorize an inventory accurate to the last copper. They are damage. Red dragons cast spells at 9th level, adjusted by their combat
exceptionally vain and self con dent, considering themselves superior not modi ers.
R WR RWKH G DJR V W WR D RWKH H JH H D Red dragons are born immune to re. As they age, they gain the follow
:KH HG G DJR V KDW K WKH VPD V D HV D H D JKW J RVV V D HW J DGG W R D SR H V RXQJ: affect normal res three times per day. -X
H D VH R WK V WKH D H VSRWWHG S HGDWR V D G PH K W J YHQLOH pyrotechnics three times per day. Adult: heat metal once per day.
R V V VR WKH D H K GGH GHHS GH J R G D V D G RW SH P WWHG 2OG V JJHVW R R H SH GD 9HU ROG K S RW VP R H SH GD 9HQHU
WR H W H R WV GH W WR D G WKH H G R WKH R J VWDJH KH WKH DEOH detect gems, kind and number in a 100’ radius three times a day.
V D HV KD H W HG D GHHSH HG WKH J RVV WH W H KDV HH HS D HG D
smooth, dull nish, and they are more able to take care of themselves. As DELWDW 6RFLHW 5HG G DJR V D H R G R J HDW K V R R VRD J
WKH G DJR R W HV WR DJH WKH V D HV H RPH D JH WK D G DV VW R J mountains. From a high perch they haughtily survey their territory, which
DV PHWD they consider to be everything that can be seen from their position. They
5HG G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D WR J H RPPR WR D H G DJ
S H H WR D D JH D HV WKDW H WH G GHHS WR WKH HD WK
ons, and 16% of hatchling red dragons have an ability to communicate
A red dragon enjoys its own company, not associating with other crea
with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability increases
5% per age category of the dragon. tures, or even other red dragons, unless the dragon’s aims can be fur
thered. For example, some red dragons who have F DUP VSH V R GH
RPEDW Because red dragons are so con dent, they never pause to ap
men to act as the dragon’s eyes and ears, gathering information about
S D VH D DG H VD :KH WKH RW H D WD JHW WKH PD H D V DS GH
nearby settlements and sources of treasure. When a red dragon’s offspring
sion whether to attack, using one of many “perfect” strategies worked out
ahead of time in the solitude of their lairs. If the creature appears small HD K WKH R DG OW VWDJH WKH D H R GH HG RP WKH D D G WKH V
and insigni cant, such as an unarmored man, the dragon will land to at R G J WH WR DV WKH D H H HG DV RPSHW W R
WD WK WV D V D G WH RW D W J WR R WH DWH WKH HDW H WK WV Red dragons are quick to ght all creatures which encroach on their
breath weapon, as any treasure might be consumed by the ames. How WH WR HVSH D RSSH D G V H G DJR V K K VRPHW PHV VKD H WKH
H H D HG G DJR H R WH V D J R S R D PR HG PH W VH WV same environment. They hate gold dragons above all else because they
breath weapon, special abilities, and spells (if it is old enough to have believe gold dragons are “nearly” as powerful as themselves.
WKHP H R H D G J
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A red dragon’s breath weapon is a sear (FRORJ 5HG G DJR V D H PHDW HDWH V D WKR JK WKH D H DSD H R G
ing cone of re 90’ long, 5’ wide at the dragon’s mouth and 30’ at the base. gesting almost anything. Their favorite food is a maiden of any human or
Creatures struck by the ames must save versus breath weapon for half GHP K PD D H 6RPHW PHV WKH G DJR V D H D H WR F DUP H DJH V
into regularly sacri cing maidens to them.

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G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil E, S, T
G 30% H, S, T
G 35% H, S, T
G 40% H, S, T
G 45% H, S, T (×2)
G 50% H, S, T (×2)
G 55% H, S, T (×2)
G 60% H, S, T (×3)
G 65% H, S, T (×3)

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Dragon, Chromatic White Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Arctic plains, hills, mountains, and
V WH D HD
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
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7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 1 (base)

)32
029(0(17 12, Fl 40 (C), Br 6, Sw 12
,7 , ( 11 (base)
7 9 (at 11 HD)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 . 1-6/1-6/2-16 (2d8)
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (24’ base)
02 /( Elite (15-16)
39 / ( 9D D H
:K WH G DJR V WKH VPD HVW D G HD HVW R WKH H G DJR V D H V R
witted but ef cient hunters. They are impulsive, vicious, and animalis
W WH G J WR R V GH R WKH HHGV D G HPRW R V R WKH PRPH W D G
KD J R R HV JKW R HJ HW HVS WH WKH R WH JH H WKH D H DV
J HHG D G H DV WKH RWKH H G DJR V
The scales of a hatchling white dragon are a mirror-like glistening
K WH K K PD HV WKHP W D V H DJD VW D V R D JR G
As the dragon ages, the sheen disappears, and by the time it reaches the D VHV RVW WR R P HDW J D WK D H R J D H H R WKH J R GD GR
HU ROG VWDJH V D HV R SD H H D G JKW J D D H P HG WK WKH D V D HV WK WKH DG V
K WH DELWDW 6RFLHW :K WH G DJR V H K R R G HJ R V S H H J D GV
:K WH G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D WR J H RPPR WR D H where the temperature rarely rises above freezing and ice and snow always
dragons, and 7% of hatchling white dragons have an ability to commu R H WKH J R G :KH WHPSH DW HV H RPH WRR D P WKH G DJR V H
nicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability in RPH HWKD J :K WH G DJR V DV WKH J G GV WKDW K S R H WKH
creases 5% per age category of the dragon. D GV DSH D G WKH D R D GS D GHHS V R D V
RPEDW Regardless of a target’s size, a white dragon’s favorite method White dragons are lackadaisical parents. Although the young remain with
R DWWD V WR VH WV HDWK HDSR D G VSH D D W HV H R H RV J the parents from hatchling to juvenile or young adult stage, they are not pro
to melee. This tactic sometimes works to the dragon’s detriment, as it can tected. Once a dragon passes from its hatchling stage, it must fend for itself,
H KD VW WV HDWK HDSR R VPD H S H D G WKH H D HG WK D D JH HD J KR WR K W D G GH H G WVH DW K J WKH SD H WV
creature it must attack physically. If a white dragon is pursuing creatures White dragons’ lairs are usually icy caves and deep subterranean cham
WKH DWH V K DV SR D HD V R VHD V W PH HH WKHP WKH H H bers; they select caves that open away from the warming rays of the sun.
ment, ghting with its claws and bite. :K WH G DJR V VWR H D R WKH W HDV H WK WKH D D G S H H HHS
ing it in caverns coated in ice, which re ect the gems and coins and make
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A white dragon’s breath weapon is a the treasure appear even larger. They are fond of gems, especially dia
cone of frost 70’ long, 5’ wide at the dragon’s mouth, and 25’ wide at the PR GV H D VH WKH D H S HWW WR RR DW
DVH HDW HV D JKW WKH DVW PD 6D H H V V HDWK :HDSR R
half damage. A white dragon casts its spells and uses its magical abilities (FRORJ Although white dragons, as all other dragons, are able to eat
at 5th level, plus its combat modi er. HD D WK J WKH D H H SD W D D G R V PH R RRG
From their birth, white dragons are immune to cold. As they grow old which has been frozen. Usually after a dragon has killed a creature with
H WKH JD WKH R R J DGG W R D D W HV -XYHQLOH LFH DONL K K WV HDWK HDSR W D WR GH R J W K H WKH D DVV V VW VW
allows the dragon to walk across ice as easily as creatures walk across at, and frigid. It will bury other kills in snow banks until they are suitably
G J R G 0DWXUH DGXOW VW RI L G WK HH W PHV D GD 9HU ROG DOO RI frozen.
IR WK HH W PHV D GD WK V S RG HV V R R KD DWKH WKD D : UP White dragons’ natural enemies are frost giants who kill the dragons for
IUHH L IR three times a day. This obscures vision in a 100’ radius and RRG D G D PR D G V G H WKHP WR VH R J D GV D G PR WV

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil E
G Nil 5% E, O, S
G 10% E, O, S
G 15% E, O, S
G 20% E, O, S (×2)
G 25% E, O, S (×2)
G 30% E, O, S (×2)
G 35% E, O, S (×3)
G 40% E, O, S (×3)

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Amethyst Dragon Dragon, Gem
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate and cold mountain
D HV
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 -4 (base)
029(0(17 12, Fl 40 (C), Sw 12
,7 , ( 14 (base)
7 7 (base)
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 9D D H
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (30’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

Amethyst dragons are wise and regal, with a detached air, ignoring what
WKH R V GH WR H SHWW V D HV HW HH JRRG D G H D D G KDRV
:KH KDW KHG DPHWK VW G DJR V KD H D H GH V WK VPD V D HV
of a light, translucent purple. As they grow older, the scales gradually
darken. Adults are a sparkling lavender in color. WK HH W PHV D GD WK HD K R P VD H R R H SH GD 2OG 2WLO NH V
Amethyst dragons speak their own tongue and the tongue common to UHVLOLH W VS HUH WK HH W PHV D GD 9HU ROG re ecting pool R H D GD 9HQ
all gem dragons, and 18% of hatchling amethyst dragons have an ability HUDEOH FR WURO HDW HU R H D GD
to communicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this
3VLRQLFV 6XPPDU
ability increases 5% per age category of the dragon.
/HYHO LV 6FL HY WWDFN HIHQVH 6FRUH 363V
RPEDW Amethyst dragons prefer talking over combat. If parleying goes =+ PB, EW, = Int
badly, the dragon attacks rst with its breath weapon, then with psionics PsC/M–, TS, TW
and spells. They never hide or attempt ambush. Amethyst dragons con RPPRQ SRZHUV (most amethyst dragons prefer psychokinetic powers
V GH HW HDW G VKR R D H W GR VR D HG WK GHDWK D G PD KRRVH SV KRPHWD R VP DV D DGG W R D G V S H
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV An amethyst dragon’s breath weapon 3V FKRNLQHVLV 6FLHQFHV detonate, project force, telekinesis. HYR
is a faceted, violet lozenge, which it can spit into the midst of enemies, WLRQV R W R RG H W D D H PR H D DJ WDW R
up to 75 feet away. The lozenge explodes with concussive force, causing 3V FKRPHWDEROLVP 6FLHQFHV RPS HWH KHD J H H J R WD PH W
the indicated damage to all creatures within 60 feet of the impact (save PHWDPR SKRV V HYRWLRQV cell adjustment, expansion, reduction.
vs. breath weapon for half damage). In addition, all creatures size huge 7HOHSDWK 6FLHQFHV GRP DW R P G P G SH HYRWLRQV
and smaller must save vs. paralyzation or be knocked down. Any crea contact, ESP, identity penetration, truthear.
ture taking damage from the blast has a 50% chance of being knocked 0HWDSVLRQLFV 6FLHQFHV HPSR H SV K V JH W D DVW HYR
R V R V R R H R G SH DJH H H R WKH G DJR S V G R GV WLRQV PDJ SV R VH VH SV K G D
An amethyst dragon casts spells and uses its magical abilities at 9th level,
plus its combat modi er. DELWDW 6RFLHW Amethyst dragons live on the shores of isolated moun
Amethyst dragons are born with an innate DWHU EUHDW L D W D G D tain lakes and pools, some in caves beneath the water. They are good par
immunity to poisons. They are also immune to force attacks and effects, H WV W H H H WKH R J VKR G H G R WKHPVH HV DV VRR DV WKH
V K DV WKRVH RP EHDGV RI IRUFH L E V D G VSH V DOO RI IRUFH D G 2WL become young adults. Amethyst dragons dislike red and white dragons,
O NH V UHVLOLH W VS HUH As they age, they gain the following additional pow D G R V GH V H D G RSSH G DJR V WR H RR VK
H V RXQJ DWHU DONL V W PHV D GD -XYHQLOH H WUDOL H SRLVR V
(FRORJ Amethyst dragons prefer to eat sh and a large number of gems.
W PHV D GD GXOW V DSHF D H DV D G G WR D HSW H G R PDPPD
They are not inherently enemies with any life form.

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil/1 Nil H, T, U
G 25% H, T, U (×2)
G 30% H, T (×2), U (×3)
G 35% H, T (×2), U (×4)
G 40% H, T (×3), U (×6)
G 45% H, T (×3), U (×8)
G 50% H, T (×4), U (×10)
G 55% H, T (×4), U (×13)
G 60% H, T (×5), U (×16)

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Dragon, Gem Crystal Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate and cold mountains
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H WD

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 24 (C), Jp 3
,7 , ( 10 (base)
7 11 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 9D D H
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( L (12’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

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about the world. Though they seldom seek out company, they willingly
R H VH WK V WR V KR GR RW W WR VWHD RP WKHP
At birth, crystal dragons have glossy white scales. As the dragons age,
WKH V D HV H RPH W D V H W 0RR JKW D G VWD JKW D VH WKH V D HV
to luminesce, while bright sunlight lends them a dazzling brilliance which
PD HV VWD G DJR V D PRVW HD D H WR RR DW
DGG W R D SR H V -XYHQLOH FRORU VSUD WK HH W PHV D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW
VWD G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D G WKH WR J H RPPR WR D
V HVWLR WK HH W PHV D GD 9HU ROG O FNVFDOH once a day. This allows the
gem dragons, and 10% of hatchling crystal dragons have an ability to com
G DJR WR H KD W R H R WV V D HV DV D VWR H RI RRG O FN The enchantment
municate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability
DVWV R H KR SH DJH DWHJR R WKH G DJR 6 K V D HV D H J H WR
increases 5% per DJH DWHJR R WKH G DJR
H G V WR V : UP FR WURO L GV WK HH W PHV D GD
RPEDW VWD G DJR V J HDW S H H R H VDW R WR RP DW D G R WH
VH F DUP SHUVR early in any conversation. They do not initially hide, but 3VLRQLFV 6XPPDU
V WR V H RPH KRVW H D VWD G DJR HW HDW PPHG DWH WR R /HYHO LV 6FL HY WWDFN HIHQVH 6FRUH 363V
serve its enemies with its special abilities, and plan an attack. Often, it uses = HD EW/M– Int
its breath weapon rst, to weaken and disorient enemies. Spells and other RPPRQ SRZHUV
D W HV D H VHG DV HHGHG WK D V D G WH D DVW HVR W ODLUVHQWLHQFH 6FLHQFHV D D GH H D R D H S H RJ W R
HYRWLRQV D
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV This dragon’s breath weapon is a cone
of glowing shards; the cone is 60 feet long, 5 feet wide at the dragon’s DELWDW 6RFLHW VWD G DJR V S H H R G RSH D HDV WK HD V HV
PR WK D G HHW GH DW WKH DVH HDW HV D JKW WKH DVW D VD H and they enjoy stargazing. They have been known to build snow forts, cre
V HDWK HDSR R KD GDPDJH D G P VW PD H D VH R G VD J WK R DWH HD W V R V SW HV D G WK R D V R V R DW D R V WD JHWV
vs. breath weapon or be blinded by the dazzling shards for one turn per They are fun-loving and mischievous. Crystal dragons are reasonably
age level of the dragon. The shards shine as bright as daylight, and can be JRRG SD H WV VRPH KDW HVSR V H
VHH R P HV HDW HV WK HHW P VW VD H V HDWK HDSR R H VWD G DJR V D H K WHG VRPH K WH G DJR V +R H H D D H
dazzled, incurring a penalty of –2 to attack rolls for one turn per age level VWD G DJR DGRSW D R J K WH G DJR WR WHD K W WR H H G
of the dragon. A crystal dragon casts spells and uses magical abilities at Though generally friendly, they bear great enmity towards all giants, who
5th level, plus its combat modi er. VRPHW PHV W WR H V D H WKHP
VWD G DJR V D H R PP H WR JKW DVHG DWWD V D G R PD
R G D G D H WR DVW F DUP SHUVR at will. As they age, they gain these (FRORJ VWD G DJR V S H H JHPV D G PHWD R HV WR D RWKH RRGV

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil/1 Nil E, Q
G 5% E, Q (×2), T
G 10% H, Q (×3), T
G 15% H, Q (×4), T
G 20% H, Q (×5), T
G 25% H, Q (×6), T (×2)
G 30% H, Q (×7), T (×2)
G 35% H, Q (×8), T (×2)
G 40% H, Q (×9), T (×2)

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Emerald Dragon Dragon, Gem
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Tropical and subtropical extinct
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
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7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Lawful neutral

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 –2 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (C), Br 3
,7 , ( 12 (base)
7 9 (base)
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 9D D H
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (20’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

Emerald dragons are very curious, particularly about local history and
customs, but prefer to only observe. They are the most paranoid of the
JHP G DJR V D G GR RW H SHRS H WR JHW WRR RVH WR WKH W HDV H
Emerald dragons have translucent green scales at birth. As they age,
the scales harden and take on many shades of green. They scintillate in the Emerald dragons are born with an innate ame walk D W D G D P
light, and the dragon’s hide seems to be in constant motion. munity to sound-based attacks. As they age, they gain the following ad
Emerald dragons speak their own tongue and the tongue common to G W R D SR H V RXQJ D GLEOH ODPHU WK HH W PHV D GD -XYHQLOH S
all gem dragons, and 14% of hatchling emerald dragons have an ability RWLVP WK HH W PHV D GD GXOW 0HOI V PL WH PHWHRUV WK HH W PHV D GD
to communicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this 0DWXUH DGXOW ROG SHUVR WK HH W PHV D GD 9HQHUDEOH D LPDWH URFN R H D
ability increases 5% per age category of the dragon. GD UHDW Z UP HDV R H D GD + S RWLVP D G HDV D H H H WHG WKH
dragon’s skilled rippling movement of its scales.
RPEDW Emerald dragons usually set up traps and alarms around their
lairs to warn them of visitors. They often hide from intruders, using spe 3VLRQLFV 6XPPDU
cial abilities to observe, and seldom come out to speak. If intruders attack /HYHO LV 6FL HY WWDFN HIHQVH 6FRUH 363V
or approach the dragon’s treasure, the dragon burrows underneath to sur = HD PB, II/M–, TW = Int
S VH WV W PV WKH VHV HDWK HDSR D G D V VHH J WR
RPPRQ SRZHUV (most emerald dragons prefer telepathic powers):
disable as many as it can. If faced with superior forces, the dragon retreats,
ODLUVHQWLHQFH 6FLHQFHV aura sight, object reading, precognition. H
D G D W HD V R H H JH H HVVD
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UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV An emerald dragon’s breath weapon is 7HOHSDWK 6FLHQFHV ejection, mindlink, probe. HYRWLRQV contact, ESP,
D R G HH J D K K VHWV S D VR DW R D H W J D HD H GHWH W R V JKW VR G
tures within 120 feet of the dragon’s mouth. Those in the area can save
DELWDW 6RFLHW Emerald dragons are reclusive, making lairs in the cones
V HDWK HDSR V R KD GDPDJH RP WKH SD DW R V 9 W PV
of extinct or seldom active volcanoes. These dragons are protective parents
P VW PD H D VH R G VD J WK R V HDWK HDSR R H VW HG
D G S H H WKH R J WR VWD WKH D DV R J DV SRVV H R P W D S R
D H WR GH H G R DWWD R WK HH R GV SH DJH H H R WKH G DJR S V
tection. Emerald dragons sometimes live near sapphire dragons, and they
1d4 rounds. Those who successfully save are deafened and disoriented in
HD WKH R D R V J HHG R HG G DJR V
VWHDG R D H DPR W R W PH D G DW WR DWWD R V HD HVV GRHV RW
S RWH W R H RP DWR GDPDJH W S H H WV VW J R DGG W R D (FRORJ Emerald dragons will eat anything, but prefer lizards and giants.
deafness. An emerald dragon casts spells and uses its magical abilities at They are actively hostile towards re giants.
6th level, plus its combat modi er.

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil ½H, Q (×2)
G 15% H, Q (×4), T
G 20% H, Q (×6), T
G 25% H, Q (×8), T (×2)
G 30% H, Q (×10), T (×2)
G 35% H (×2), Q (×12), T (×2)
G 40% H (×2), Q (×14), T (×3)
G 45% H (×2), Q (×16), T (×3)
G 50% H (×2), Q (×18), T (×3)

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Dragon, Gem Sapphire Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any subterranean
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
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,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
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/, 10(17 Lawful neutral

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 –3 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (C), Br 6
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7 7 (base)
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0 ( 77 . 1-8/1-8/5-20 (3d6 + 2)
63( , / 77 .6 9D D H
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (24’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

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These beautiful dragons range from light to dark blue, and sparkle in the
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unless someone recalls the latter’s preferred arid environment.
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all gem dragons, and 16% of hatchling sapphire dragons have an ability
to communicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this
ability increases 5% per age category of the dragon. -XYHQLOH VWR H V DSH WK HH W PHV D GD GXOW D WL PD LF V HOO R H D GD
0DWXUH DGXOW SDVV DOO V W PHV D GD 9HQHUDEOH DOO RI VWR H WK HH W PHV
RPEDW 6DSSK H G DJR V JH H D R VH H W GH V H R H GH G J D GD UHDW Z UP V UD WK HH W PHV D GD
KDW WR GR WK WKHP HVV R H HP HV V K DV G R R G D HV
are present. If others are not actively hostile the dragon attempts conver 3VLRQLFV 6XPPDU
VDW R D G VSH VH WR GHWH P H WKH WH W R V D G R H WKHP WR /HYHO LV 6FL HY WWDFN HIHQVH 6FRUH 363V
leave. If the dragon or its treasure is threatened, it attacks immediately = HD PB, EW/M–, IF = Int
with breath weapon, spells, and physical attacks. It uses psionics or oth
er special abilities to escape if its life is in jeopardy. RPPRQ SRZHUV (most sapphire dragons use psychoportive powers):
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UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV This dragon’s breath weapon is a cone G H W R DG D D JDW R
R K JK S W KHG D PRVW D G H VR G HHW R J HHW GH DW WKH 3V FKRNLQHVLV 6FLHQFHV G V WHJ DWH PR H D HD D JHPH W WH H
dragon’s mouth, and 25 feet wide at the base. Creatures caught by the HV V HYRWLRQV D PDWH VKDGR R W R JKW PR H D PD S DW R
blast can save vs. breath weapon for half damage from the sound’s dis VR WH
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affected by fear, eeing the dragon in panic for two rounds per age level
of the dragon, plus 1d6 rounds. This is a metabolic effect, and creatures DELWDW 6RFLHW 6DSSK H G DJR V H GHHS GH J R G D G R WH S D H
D H WHG PDJ D IHDU VW V H RP WKH H H WV WKH D WKH VD H their treasure in caverns accessible only through magic or psionics. They
Deafness does not protect one from the breath weapon’s damage, though VRPHW PHV VKD H WH WR WK HPH D G G DJR V 6DSSK H G DJR V W HDW
it prevents fear effects. A sapphire dragon casts spells and uses magical their young well, but force them to leave and nd their own territory as
abilities at 7th level, plus combat modi er. VRR DV WKH D H R J DG WV
6DSSK H G DJR V D H R WK PP W WR D R PV R HD DV H DV (FRORJ 6DSSK H G DJR V R V GH J D W VS GH V D J HDW GH D D G R
PP W WR HE ROG VOR D G SDUDO VLV As they age, they gain the follow ten hunt them. Deep dragons, drow, dwarves, mind ayers, and aboleth
J DGG W R D SR H V RXQJ FR WL DO OL W WK HH W PHV D GD D H J HDW H HP HV R VDSSK H G DJR V

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil/1 Nil H, Q (×2)
G 20% H, Q (×4), T
G 25% H, Q (×6), T
G 30% H, Q (×8), T (×2)
G 35% H (×2), Q (×10), T (×2)
G 40% H (×2), Q (×13), T (×3)
G 45% H (×2), Q (×16), T (×3)
G 50% H (×2), Q (×20), T (×4)
G 55% H (×2), Q (×24), T (×4)

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Topaz Dragon Dragon, Gem
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate or cold seacoast
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
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,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional (15-16)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H WD

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 –1 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 24 (C), Sw 9
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7 9 (base)
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0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 9D D H
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (15’ base)
02 /( Elite (15-16)
39 / ( 9D D H

Topaz dragons are unfriendly and sel sh. Though not malevolent, but they
are seldom pleasant to deal with because of their erratic behavior.Topaz
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At hatching, topaz dragons are a dull yellow-orange in color. As they
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Adult topaz dragons sparkle in full sunlight.
Topaz dragons speak their own tongue and the tongue common to all
gem dragons, and 12% of hatchling topaz dragons have an ability to com RRG WK HH W PHV D GD - H H EOL N three times a day. Adult: DOO RI IR
municate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability WK HH W PHV D GD 0DW H DG W DLU DWHU WK HH W PHV D GD RRW D
increases 5% per age category of the dragon. dius per age category of the dragon. Old: SDUW DWHU R H D GD
RPEDW Topaz dragons dislike intruders, but avoid combat, often con
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versing to hide psionics or magic use. If intruders are hostile, or the dragon
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tires of them, it attacks, psionically rst, if possible, using spells as needed.
= HD MT, II/M–, MB Int
They enjoy using teeth and claws, and usually save their breath weapon
until wounded. The dragon may pretend to surrender to buy time, and RPPRQ SRZHUV (most topaz dragons prefer psychometabolic powers):
retreats if greatly threatened. It usually makes one or more false retreats, 3V FKRNLQHVLV 6FLHQFHV WH H HV V HYRWLRQV animate object, control
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dehydration, 70 feet long, 5 feet wide at the dragon’s mouth and 25 feet PR SKRV V HYRWLRQV R HHG D RG H P D VH GH D KHP
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DELWDW 6RFLHW Topaz dragons live by the sea, often building or claim
a saving throw vs. breath weapon for half damage from water loss. Those
ing caves below the waterline; they keep their caves completely dry. These
who fail to save lose 1d6 + 6 Strength points; those who succeed lose only
dragons enjoy sunning on rocky outcroppings, enjoying the wind and
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spray. They like water little and swim only to hunt or attack. They are in
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different parents at best, and abandon young to protect themselves. They
nursed back to health recover 1 Strength point per day. Any creature re
dislike bronze dragons and attack them on sight.
duced to a Strength of 0 or less dies instantly. A topaz dragon casts spells
and uses magical abilities at 5th level, plus combat modi er. (FRORJ Topaz dragons prefer to eat sh and other aquatic creatures, es
At birth, topaz dragons can breathe water and are immune to cold. As SH D J D W V G
they age, they gain the following powers: Young: SURWHFWLR IURP H LO RU

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G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
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G Nil/1 Nil E, Q
G 10% H, Q (×3), T
G 15% H, Q (×5), T
G 20% H, Q (×7), T
G 25% H, Q (×9), T (×2)
G 30% H, Q (×11), T (×2)
G 35% H, Q (×13), T (×2)
G 40% H (×2), Q (×15), T (×3)
G 45% H (×2), Q (×17), T (×3)

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Dragon, Metallic Brass Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Arid desert and plain
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
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39 / ( 9D D H

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ists. They are egotistical and often boorish. They often have useful informa
tion, but will divulge it only after drifting off the subject many times and
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At birth, a brass dragon’s scales are dull. Their color is a brassy, mottled GD GXOW V HVWLR R H D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW FR WURO WHPSHUDW UH W PHV
brown. As the dragon gets older, the scales become more brassy, until a day in a 10’ radius per age level. 2OG FR WURO L GV R H D GD
WKH HD K D D P VKHG DSSHD D H UHDW Z UP PPR GML L R H D week. The dragon usually asks the djin
ni to perform some service. Although the djinni serves willingly, the drag
RPEDW Brass dragons would rather talk than ght. If an intelligent crea
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W H W HV WR WD H WV HD H R D DVV G DJR WKR W WD J WR W DW H JWK
would be dismayed and embarrassed if the djinni were killed.
the dragon might have a t of pique and try to force a conversation with
V HVWLR R J J WKH W P D GRVH R VOHHS gas. If the victim falls DELWDW 6RFLHW Brass dragons are found in arid, warm climates; ranging
asleep it will awaken to nd itself pinned under the dragon or buried to from sandy deserts to dry steppes. They love intense, dry heat and spend
the neck in the sand until the dragon’s thirst for small talk is slaked. Before most of their time basking in the sun. They lair in high caves, preferably
PH HH DVV G DJR V HDWH D R G R G VW WK G VW GH LO R FR WURO L GV D J HDVW KH H WKH V D D P WKH R V D G WKH WH WR HV D D V
WKH KD JH R V DW K DVV G DJR V R WH VH FR WURO WHPSHUDW UH WR HDWH R WD VH H D VSRWV KH H WKH D DV D G W DS D W D H H V WR
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brass dragons will y out of sight, then hide by burrowing. Older dragons Brass dragons are very social. They usually are on good terms with
VS WK V S R H JK R J DVV G DJR V D G VSK HV DVV G DJR V D H GHG DWHG SD
ents. If their young are attacked they will try to slay the enemy, using their
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A brass dragon has two breath weapons: KHDW HDWK HDSR V D G WD J DG D WDJH R WKH R PP W
D R H R VOHHS gas 70’ long, 5’ wide at the dragon’s mouth, and 20’ wide at Because they share the same habitat, blue dragons are brass dragons’
its end; or a cloud of blistering desert heat 50’ long, 40’ wide, and 20’ high. R VW H HP HV DVV G DJR V V D JHW WKH R VW R D R H R R H R
HDW HV D JKW WKH JDV HJD G HVV R + W H R H H P VW VD H V frontation, mostly because of the longer reach of the blue dragon’s breath
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HDW HV D JKW WKH KHDW WD H GDPDJH VD H V HDWK HDSR R KD W WKH D D WKH H JK R V R D PDVV DWWD
A brass dragon casts its spells and uses its magical abilities at 6th level, plus
(FRORJ Like other dragons, brass dragons can, and will, eat almost any
its combat modi er.
thing if the need arises. In practice, however, they eat very little. They are
At birth, brass dragons can VSHDN LW D LPDOV HH D G D H PP H WR
D H WR JHW R VKPH W RP PR J GH D D H RPPRG W WKH
re and heat. As they age, they gain the following additional powers:
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WR J HV

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G Nil/Nil Nil Nil
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G 50% H (×3)

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Bronze Dragon Dragon, Metallic
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0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
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02 /( Fanatic (17 base)
39 / ( 9D D H

Bronze dragons are inquisitive and fond of humans and demihumans.

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sively observe humans and demihumans, especially adventurers. Bronze
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They are fascinated by warfare and will eagerly join an army if the cause is
just and the pay is good.
At birth, a bronze dragon’s scales are yellow tinged with green, show
ing only a hint of bronze. As the dragon approaches adulthood, its color
deepens slowly changing to a rich bronze tone that gets darker as the drag
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the edges of their scales, similar to a patina on ancient bronze armor or
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Bronze dragons speak their own tongue, a tongue common to all good
dragons, and 16% of hatchling bronze dragons have an ability to com
municate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability
increases 5% per age category of the dragon.
RPEDW Bronze dragons dislike killing creatures with animal intelligence
and would rather bribe them (perhaps with food), or force them away with
UHS OVLR When confronted with intelligent opponents bronze dragons use
WKH ( 3 ability to learn their opponents’ intentions. When attacking they
G WKH RSSR H WV WK DOO RI IR then charge. Or, if they are ying,
they will snatch opponents. When ghting under water, they use DLU DWHU
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purely aquatic opponents. Against boats or ships they V PPR D VWR P R
use their tail slap to smash the vessels’ hulls. If the dragon is inclined to be
lenient, seafaring opponents might merely nd themselves becalmed, fog
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UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A bronze dragon has two breath weap
R V D VW R H R OL W L 100’ long and 5’ wide or a cloud of UHS OVLR gas 20’
long, 30’ wide, and 30’ high. Creatures caught in the gas must save vs. breath
HDSR R PR H D D RP WKH G DJR R W R P WHV SH DJH H H R WKH
G DJR S V P WHV HDW HV D JKW WKH JKW J WD H GDPDJH
save vs. breath weapon for half. A bronze dragon casts its spells and uses its
magical abilities at 8th level, plus its combat modi er.
At birth, bronze dragons have a DWHU EUHDW L D W D VSHDN LW D L
PDOV at will, and are immune to electricity. As they age, they gain the follow
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times a day. (Each change in form lasts until the dragon chooses a different
form. Reverting to the dragon’s normal form does not count as a change.)
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DLU DWHU three times a day in a 10’ radius per age category of the dragon.
2OG HDW HU V PPR L R H D GD
DELWDW 6RFLHW Bronze dragons like to be near deep fresh or salt water.
They are good swimmers and often visit the depths to cool off or to hunt
for pearls or treasure from sunken ships. They prefer caves that are acces
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HJJV V HHS R VWR H W HDV H GH DWH
Bronze dragons are fond of sea mammals, especially dolphins and
whales. These animals provide the dragons with a wealth of information
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of large sharks. Bronze dragons detest pirates, disabling or destroying
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(FRORJ Bronze dragons eat aquatic plants and some varieties of seafood.
They especially prize shark meat. They also dine on an occasional pearl,
and, like other dragons, can eat almost anything in a pinch. Evil, amphibi
ous sea creatures (particularly sahuagin), who can invade their air lled
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G Nil/Nil Nil Nil
G Nil/Nil Nil Nil
G Nil/Nil Nil Nil
G Nil E, S, T
G 20% H, S, T
G 25% H, S, T
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G 45% H, S, T (x2)
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Dragon, Metallic Copper Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Arid and temperate hills and
PR WD V
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2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9( 7,0( Any
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02 /( Elite (16 base)
39 / ( 9D D H

Copper dragons are incorrigible pranksters, joke tellers, and riddlers. They
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winners. They are particularly sel sh and greedy for their alignment, and
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At birth, a copper dragon’s scales have a ruddy brown color with a
copper tint. As the dragon gets older, the scales become ner and more
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young adult. Beginning at the venerable stage, the dragons’ scales pick up
D J HH W W
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dragons, and 14% of hatchling copper dragons have an ability to com
municate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability
increases 5% per age category of the dragon.
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they will give up or become angry and act foolishly. Early in an encounter, a
copper dragon will jump from one side of an opponent to another, landing
on inaccessible or vertical stone surfaces. If there are no such places around
a dragon’s lair, the dragon will create them ahead of time using VWR H V DSH
PR H HDUW D G DOO RI VWR H An angry copper dragon will mire its opponents
V J URFN WR P G D G R H W PV KR HV DSH WKH P G WR W WK
kicks. Once opponents are trapped in the mud, the dragon will crush them
WK D DOO RI VWR H or snatch them and carry them aloft. When ghting air
R H RSSR H WV D G DJR G D WV H HP HV WR D R VWR JR JHV
KH H W D VH WV VSLGHU FOLPE D W D DWWHPSW WR PD H H WKH H HP
WR R G J WK WKH D V
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A copper dragon’s breath weapon is ei
WKH D R G R VOR gas 30’ long, 20’ wide, and 20’ high or a spurt of DFLG 70’
long and 5’ wide. Creatures caught in the gas must save vs. breath weapon
R H VOR HG R WK HH P WHV SH DJH H H R WKH G DJR HDW HV D JKW
in the acid take damage, save vs. breath weapon for half. A copper dragon
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modi er.
At birth, copper dragons can VSLGHU FOLPE (stone surfaces only) and are
immune to acid. As they age, they gain the following additional powers:
RXQJ H WUDOL H SRLVR WK HH W PHV D GD -XYHQLOH VWR H V DSH W HD
GD GXOW IRU HW R H D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW URFN WR P G R H D GD 2OG
PR H HDUW R H D GD UHDW Z UP DOO RI VWR H once a day. A copper
dragon can jump 30 yards forward or sideways, reaching heights up to 20’
at mid jump. They can jump 30’ straight up.
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They lair in narrow caves and often conceal the entrances using PR H HDUW
D G VWR H V DSH Within the lair, they construct twisting mazes with open
tops. These allow the dragons to y or jump over intruders struggling
through the maze.
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creatures alone if they can relate a joke, humorous story, or riddle the
dragon has not heard before. They quickly get annoyed with creatures
who don’t laugh at their jokes or do not accept the dragon’s tricks and
D W V WK JRRG K PR
Because they often inhabit hills in sight of red dragons’ lairs, con icts
HW HH WKH W R V VSH HV R WH R RSSH G DJR V V D R
R H W WKH D H D WKH RGGV
(FRORJ Copper dragons are determined hunters; the good sport a hunt
provides is at least as important as they food they get. They are known
to eat almost anything, including metal ores. However, they prize giant
scorpions and other large poisonous creatures (they say the venom sharp
ens their wit). The dragon’s digestive system can handle the venom safely,
although injected venoms affect them normally.

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDV 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil ½+ 6
G 10% + 6
G 15% + 6
G 20% + 6
G 25% H, S (×2)
G 30% H, S (×2)
G 35% H, S (×2)
G 40% H, S (×3)
G 50% H, S (×3)

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Gold Dragon Dragon, Metallic
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Lawful good

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 -4 (base)
029(0(17 12, Fl 40 (C), Jp 3, Sw 12 (15)
,7 , ( 16 (base)
7 5 (at 16 HD)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 . 1-10/1-10/6-36 (6d6)
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (54’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

Gold dragons are wise, judicious, and benevolent. They often embark on self-
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them. They hate injustice and foul play. A gold dragon frequently assumes hu
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At birth, a gold dragon’s scales are dark yellow with golden metallic
ecks. The ecks get larger as the dragon matures until, at the adult stage,
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*R G G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D WR J H RPPR WR D JRRG
dragons, and 18% of hatchling gold dragons have an ability to commu
nicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability in
creases 5% per age category of the dragon.
RPEDW *R G G DJR V V D SD H H R H RP DW :KH R H V J
WK WH JH W HDW HV WKH VH GHWHFW OLH D G GHWHFW HPV VSH V WR JD
the upper hand. In combat, they quickly use EOHVV D G O FN ER V Older
G DJR V VH O FN ER V DW WKH VWD W R HD K GD WKH G DW R V D GD R
more. They make heavy use of spells in combat. Among their favorites are
sleep, stinking cloud, slow, re shield, cloudkill, globe of invulnerability, delayed
blast reball, D G PD H
UHDWK ZHDSRQ VSHFLDO DELOLWLHV A gold dragon has two breath weapons: a
R H R re 90’ long, 5’ wide at the dragon’s mouth, and 30’ wide at the end
or a cloud of potent chlorine gas 50’ long, 40’ wide, and 30’ high. Creatures
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GDPDJH
A gold dragon casts its spells and uses its magical abilities at 11th level,
plus its combat modi er. Unlike other dragons, most gold dragons seek
formal magical training. These dragons own spell books and always have
VH VSH V
At birth, gold dragons have DWHU EUHDW L D W D VSHDN LW D LPDOV
freely, and are immune to re and gas. They can also SRO PRUS VHOI WK HH
times a day. Each change in form lasts until the dragon chooses a different
form; reverting to the dragon’s normal form does not count as a change. A
gold dragon’s natural form has wings. However, they sometimes choose
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listed above. A gold dragon in any wingless form can y at a speed of 6
(MC E).
As they age, they gain the following additional powers: RXQJ EOHVV
WK HH W PHV D GD -XYHQLOH GHWHFW OLH WK HH W PHV D GD GXOW D LPDO V P
PR L R H D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW O FN ER V R H D GD 2OG T HVW R H
D GD D G GHWHFW HPV three times a day. (This allows the dragon to know
the number and kind of precious stones within a 30’ radius, duration is
R H P WH
The O FN ER V SR H R PDW H DG WV V VHG WR D G JRRG DG H W H V
By touch, the dragon can enchant one gem to bring good luck. The gem
is usually one which has been embedded in the dragon’s hide. When the
dragon carries the gem, it and every good creature in a 10’ radius per age
category of the dragon receives a +1 bonus to all Saving Throws and similar
G H R V VWR H RI RRG O FN If the dragon gives a gem to another creature
only the bearer gets the bonus. The enchantment lasts three hours per age
category of the dragon, plus 1-3 hours. The enchantment ends if the gem is
GHVW R HG H R H WV G DW R H S HV
DELWDW 6RFLHW Gold dragons can live anywhere. Their lairs are secluded
and always made of solid stone, either caves or castles. These usually have
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cloud giants. The giants usually serve as guards through a mutual defen
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V VWD WKHPVH HV R SHD V R VPD JHPV *R G G DJR V KR H H H
SHD V D G JHPV RP JRRG R H W D HDW HV V D H D RD
HG WR D G WKH J W JH V DV R J DV WKH J W V RW S HVH WHG DV D
crass bribe. In the latter case, the dragon will accept the gift, but react cyni
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JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil E, R, T
G 35% H, R, T
G 40% H, R, T
G 45% H, R, T
G 50% + 5 T (×2)
G 55% + 5 T (×2)
G 60% + 5 T (×2)
G 65% + 5 T (×3)
G 70% + 5 T (×3)

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Dragon, Metallic Silver Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Tropical, subtropical, and
WHPSH DWH PR WD V D G R GV
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional (15-16)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Lawful good

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 -3 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (C), Jp 3
,7 , ( 15 (base)
7 5 (at 15 HD)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 . 1-8/1-8/5-30 (5d6)
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (48’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

Silver dragons are kind and helpful. They will cheerfully assist good crea
tures if their need is genuine. They often take the forms of kindly old men
R D GDPVH V KH DVVR DW J WK SHRS H
At birth, a silver dragon’s scales are blue-gray with silver highlights.
As the dragon approaches adulthood, its color slowly lightens to brightly
gleaming silver. An adult or older silver dragon has scales so ne that the
individual scales are scarcely visible. From a distance, these dragons look
DV WKH KD H HH V SWHG RP S H PHWD At birth, silver dragons are immune to cold, and can SRO PRUS VHOI WK HH
6 H G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D WR J H RPPR WR D JRRG times a day. Each change in form lasts until the dragon chooses a differ
dragons, and 16% of hatchling silver dragons have an ability to commu H W R P D G H H W J WR WKH R PD R P GRHV RW R W DV D KD JH
nicate with any intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability in They also can FOR G DON This allows the dragon to tread on clouds or fog
creases 5% per age category of the dragon. as though they were solid ground. The ability functions continuously, but
can be negated or resumed at will. As they age, they gain the following
RPEDW 6 H G DJR V D H RW R H W D G D R G RP DW H HSW KH DGG W R D SR H V RXQJ IHDW HU IDOO W H D GD -XYHQLOH DOO RI IR R H
faced with highly evil or aggressive foes. If necessary, they use IHDW HU IDOO D GD GXOW FR WURO L GV WK HH W PHV D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW FR WURO HDW HU
to stop any missiles red at them. They use DOO RI IR R FR WURO HDW HU WR R H D GD 2OG UH HUVH UD LW R H D GD
blind or confuse opponents before making melee attacks. If angry, they
VH UH HUVH UD LW to ing enemies helplessly into the air, where they DELWDW 6RFLHW 6 H G DJR V S H H DH D D V R VH GHG PR WD
can be snatched. When faced with ying opponents, a silver dragon will SHD V R DP G WKH R GV WKHPVH HV :KH WKH D R GV WKH H D
hide in clouds (often creating some with FR WURO HDW HU R HD GD V H ways will be an enchanted area with a solid oor for laying eggs and stor
PD WKH H V J FOR G DONL then jump to the attack when they have the J W HDV H
DG D WDJH 6 H G DJR V VHHP WR S H H K PD R P WR WKH R D G R WH KD H
mortal companions. Frequently they share deep friendships with mortals.
UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHFLDO ELOLWLHV A silver dragon has two breath weap Inevitably, however, the dragon reveals its true form and takes its leave to
R V D R H R FROG 80’ long, 5’ wide at the dragon’s mouth, and 30’ wide live a dragon’s life for a time.
DW WKH H G R D R G R SDUDO DWLR gas 50’ long, 40’ wide, and 20’ high.
HDW HV D JKW WKH JDV P VW VD H H V V HDWK HDSR R H RPH (FRORJ 6 H G DJR V S H H K PD RRG D G D H R V K DH
SDUDO HG R R H P WH SH DJH H H R WKH G DJR S V P WHV inde nitely.
HDW HV D JKW WKH R G D H D R HG D VD H H V V HDWK HDSR R Because they lair in similar territories, silver dragons come into con ict
half damage. A silver dragon casts its spells and uses its magical abilities at WK HG G DJR V H V HW HH WKH W R VSH HV D H R V D G GHDG
6th level, plus its combat modi er. W V H G DJR V JH H D JHW WKH SSH KD G V H WKH D H PR H D
SD H R R J WRJHWKH DJD VW WKH RHV D G R WH KD H K PD D HV

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil E, R
G 25% + 5
G 30% + 5
G 35% + 5
G 40% H, R (×2)
G 45% H, R (×2)
G 50% H, R (×2)
G 55% H, R (×3)
G 60% H, R (×3)

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Brown Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any arid/Desert
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( High (13-14)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Neutral (evil)

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 2 (base)
029(0(17
,7 , ( 14 (base)
7
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 6HH H R
6,=( G (54’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H

R G DJR V D VR R DV J HDW GHVH W G DJR V P J DWHG RP WKH

desert Raurin and now frequent much of the wastes in Eastern Mulho
rand. Brown dragons are ferocious beasts; while they are intelligent, they
view human beings as food, and believe it peculiar to talk with one’s meal.
They do not have wings and cannot y.
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J RP G P R DW KDW K J VWDJH WR D PRVW K WH DW J HDW P They are born immune to acid and the effects of the desert heat. They
stage. They have small, webbed claws that are well developed for digging, may survive in airless environments nearly inde nitely.
and very large, long mouths. Their scales are leathery and not as hard as As they age, brown dragons gain the following abilities:
RWKH G DJR D PR V
JH ELOLWLHV
R G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D G WKH D J DJH R H G DJ Young DVW FUHDWH VD G WR R H S WKH R V
ons. They have a 5% chance per age category of being able to communi - H H DVW FUHDWH DWHU R H SH GD
DWH WK D WH JH W HDW H Adult DVW VD GVWRUP (Mulhorandi spell) once per day
9H H D H D V PPR D + HD WK H HPH WD
RPEDW R G DJR V S H H WR G J GHHS W H KHV WKH VD G D G D W
* HDW P DVW GLVL WH UDWH R H SH GD
for prey to appear so they may ambush them. They have a 90% chance of
hearing a man-sized creature’s footsteps on the desert sands from as far DELWDW 6RFLHW R G DJR V D H R G GHVH WV R WH RVH WR VHWW HG
GR DV HHW areas. They typically dwell in deep burrows nearly 1,000 feet beneath the
R G DJR V HD K WKH GHVH W VD G WK HG H V H H PSRV VD G KH H WKH D H R W DVW KDP H V
ing a –5 penalty to opponents’ surprise rolls. Older brown dragons use The brown dragon mates and raises a family for only a short period of
V R V R H H L LVLELOLW VSH V WR R HD WKHPVH HV time; all parents encountered are in the mature adult stage of develop
When brown dragons grab their prey, they hold it in their jaws, taking PH W 0D R G DJR V GR RW PDWH
W WR WKH D V WR H HDWH KH W V PRVW R H H W 0D V WKH PD H HP R R G DJR V + PD V K W WKHP R WKH
The brown dragon’s breath weapon is a powerful acid, which it spews K GHV D G W HDV H H G DJR V D VR DWWD R G DJR V
in a 5-foot-wide spray that extends in a straight line from the dragon’s DWW HV HW HH R D G H G DJR V D H HJH GD R WKH H R W
head up to 60 feet. All creatures caught in the spray can roll a saving throw The people of the desert have a curious respect for the brown dragon, so
V HDWK HDSR R KD GDPDJH WD HV R WH PD H WKH H G DJR V PR H H WKD WKH R
R G DJR V VH WKH VS D DJD VW D JH P H V W RW DJD VW
(FRORJ R G DJR V D H D H WR G JHVW VD G D G RWKH P H D PDWH
mounted foes, since they know that horses are good eating and don’t put
D V WR V VWD WKHPVH HV R H R J SH RGV R W PH +R H H PHDW V WKH
S DV P K VW JJ H DV K PD V R G DJR V DVW VSH V DV WK H H
preferred diet, with horse esh being a particular favorite.
wizards.

JH DWHJRU RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
+DW K J G Nil Nil Nil
2 Very Young G Nil Nil Nil
3 Young G Nil Nil Nil
- H H G Nil Nil
5 Young Adult G 20% +
6 Adult G 25% +
7 Mature Adult G 30% +
8 Old G 35% +
9 Very Old G 40% H (×2)
9H H D H G 45% H (×2)
: P G 50% H (×2)
* HDW : P G 55% H (×3)

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 Cloud Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Tropical, subtropical, and
WHPSH DWH R GV D G PR WD V
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 6, Fl 39 (C), Jp 3
,7 , ( 14 (base)
7
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( G (66’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17)
39 / ( 9D D H

Cloud dragons are reclusive creatures that dislike intrusions. They rarely
converse, but if persuaded to do so they tend to be taciturn and aloof. They
have no respect whatsoever for creatures that cannot y without assistance
RP VSH V R GH HV
At birth, cloud dragons have silver-white scales tinged with red at the
edges. As they grow, the red spreads and lightens to sunset orange. At the They can assume (or leave) a cohesive, cloud-like form at will, once
PDW H DG W VWDJH D G D R H WKH HG R D JH R R GHHSH V WR HG JR G per round. In this form, they are 75% unlikely to be distinguished from
D G D PRVW H W H HS D HV WKH V H normal clouds; when in cloud form, their Armor Class improves by –3
R G G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D G D WR J H RPPR WR D and their magic resistance increases by 15%. Cloud dragons can use their
neutral dragons. Also, 17% of hatchling cloud dragons can speak with any VSH V D G DWH D W HV K H R G R P W WKH D RW DWWD
intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability increases 5% per physically or use their breath weapon. In cloud form, cloud dragons y
DJH DWHJR at a speed of 12 (MC: A).
As they age, cloud dragons gain the following additional powers: 9HU
RPEDW Cloud dragons are as likely to avoid combat (by assuming cloud RXQJ VROLG IR W H D GD RXQJ VWL NL FOR G W H D GD -XYHQLOH
R P DV WKH D H WR DWWD :KH DWWD J WKH VH WKH HDWK HDSR WR FUHDWH DWHU twice a day (affects a maximum of three cubic yards [81 cu
V DWWH RHV WKH DVW VROLG IR D G VH WKH HDWKH PD S DW R D W HV bic feet]). GXOW REVF UHPH W WK HH W PHV D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW FDOO OL W L
to blind and disorient their foes. When very angry, they conjure storms with W H D GD 2OG HDW HU V PPR L W H D GD 9HU ROG FR WURO HDW HU
FR WURO HDW HU spells, then they call lightning. They like to use VWL NL FOR G W H D GD QFLHQW FR WURO L GV W H D GD
D G FR WURO L GV spells against ying opponents.
DELWDW 6RFLHW R G G DJR V D PDJ D R G V D GV KH H WKH H
UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHFLDO ELOLWLHV A cloud dragon’s breath weapon is an is at least a small, solid oor for laying eggs and storing treasure. Very
DVW R D WKDW V HHW R J HHW K JK D G HHW GH HDW HV D H WKH R S R G VK R GHG PR WD SHD V
caught in the blast suffer damage from cold and ying ice crystals. Fur Cloud dragons are solitary 95% of the time. If more than one is encoun
thermore, all creatures three size classes or more smaller than the dragon WH HG W V D V J H SD H W WK R VS J
DH R KHDG R H KHH V R G HHW S V HHW SH DJH DWHJR R WKH
(FRORJ Like all dragons, cloud dragons can eat just about anything. They
dragon. Characters who can grab solid objects won’t be carried away unless
VHHP WR V V VW S PD R D DWH KD VWR HV D G WKH R DV R D W
they fail Strength checks; creatures with claws, suction cups, etc., can avoid
R V H
WKH H H W WKH KD H D V WD H V D H WR J WR
H D VH WKH KD W V P D WH WR HV R G G DJR V RPH WR R
A cloud dragon casts its spells and uses its magical abilities at 6th level
ict with silver dragons. Despite their higher intelligence, cloud dragons
plus its combat modi er.
usually lose such confrontations because of the silver dragons’ secondary
R G G DJR V D H PP H WR R G
HDWK HDSR V D G D W WR P VWH D HV

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDV 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil ½R, T
G 25% R, T
G 30% R, T
G 35% R, T
G 40% R, T, X, Z
G 45% R, T, X, Z
G 50% R, T, X, Z
G 55% R, T, X, Z (×2)
G 60% R, T, X, Z (×2)

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Deep Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 + D G PR WD D H V
V WH D HD
) (4 (1 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 D RR V
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional (15-16)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 12, Fl 30 (C), Br 6, Sw 9
,7 , ( 14 (base)
7 7 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (24’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H
Deep dragons are little known on the surface world. They are the hunters
of the Underdark. Cunning and patient, they place their survival, followed
by their joy of hunting, above all else. Deep dragons carefully amass and
hide treasure in various caches, guarded with traps and magic. They are
D H WR VH PRVW PDJ D WHPV
HHS G DJR V D H D GHV H W PD RR KH WKH KDW K VR W V D HG
and unable to change form. They keep to their birth-lair until they have
PDVWH HG RWK R WKH RWKH R PV D J D W JHG R P R V D H D G D D P P P R KS SH G H
human (or drow) form. As deep dragons age, they gain the following additional powers:

RPEDW Deep dragons burrow and ght with powerful, stone-rending JH ELOLW
claws. They love to ght and hunt prey through the lightless caverns of 9H R J DVV PH V D H R P W PHV GD
the Underdark, employing their various forms. In snake form, they are AC Young assume “human” form 3 times/day
- H H one more form change/day (each), regen. ld4 hp/turn
6, MV 9, Fl 4(D), Sw 11, losing claw attacks, but gaining a constriction at
Adult regenerate ld4 hp/6 rounds; IUHH DFWLR DW
tack (attack roll required, in icts 3d8 points of damage per round, hampers 0DW H DG W regenerate ld4 hp/4 rounds; OH LWDWH W PHV GD
movement, spellcasting, and causes –1 on attack rolls and a 1-point AC Old WUD VP WH URFN WR P G D G WHOHNL HVLV W PHV GD
SH D W 9H R G PR H HDUW W PHV GD
In human form, a deep dragon is AC 10, MV 12, Sw 12, and causes 9H H D H SDVV DOO D G GLVL WH UDWH W PHV GD
damage by spell or weapon type. Armor can be worn, but it is always : P one additional use/day of powers gained since Old
destroyed (in icting 2d4 points of damage to the dragon) in any trans age; VWR H V DSH W PHV GD WR HV R H GD
formation of shape. A deep dragon can alter its features to resemble any * HDW P UHS OVLR 3 times/day, affecting all except dragons. One
humanoid of roughly human size. It is 66% likely to copy a speci c being DGG W R D VH GD R VWR H V DSH D G WR HV
H H R JK WR H P VWD H R WKH D W D HDW H DELWDW 6RFLHW Deep dragons roam the Underdark and are great explor
A deep dragon’s breath weapon is a cone of esh-corrosive gas 50 feet ers. Most often deep dragons are found in well-defended lairs in the Un
R J HHW GH D G HHW K JK HDW HV WKH R G D VD H V derdark. They often use their powers to reach caverns inaccessible to most
breath weapon for half damage (if they have dry, exposed skin, they save HDW HV HHS G DJR V R WH R WK G R
against the esh-eating gas at –2). Cloth, metal, and wood are not affected.
Leather is treated as dry, exposed skin. (FRORJ HHS G DJR V KD H HH R WR HDW D PRVW D WK J W WKH
Deep dragons cast spells at 9th level, adjusted by their combat modi particularly prize the esh of clams, sh, kuo-toa, and aboleth. They view
ers. They are born with infravision, WU H VHHL D G H J GHWHFW PD LF cloakers and mind ayers as dangerous rivals in the Underdark. Deep
D W HV D G PP W HV WR F DUP VOHHS D G ROG PDJ HHS G DJR V D H dragons avoid confrontations with other dragons and never ght or steal
immune to extremes of heat and cold (–3 on each die of damage taken, to RP RWKH V R WKH R G

JH DWHJRU RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
+DW K J G Nil Nil Nil
2 Very Young G Nil Nil Nil
3 Young G Nil Nil Nil
- H H G Nil H, Q
5 Young Adult G 25% E, H, Q (×2)
6 Adult G 30% E, H, Q (×3), S
7 Mature Adult G 35% E, H (×2), Q (×4), S
8 Old G 40% E, H (×2), Q (×4), S, T
9 Very Old G 45% E, H (×3), Q (×5), S, T
9H H D H G 50% E, H (×3), Q, S, T, U
: P G 55% E, H (×3), Q, S, T, U, V
* HDW : P G 60% E, H, Q, S, T, U, V, X, Z

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 Mercury Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate and subtropical/
0R WD V
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( High (13-14)
7 ( 6 ( 6HH H R
/, 10(17 KDRW JRRG

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 −1 (base)
029(0(17 15, Fl 36 (C), Jp 3
,7 , ( 11 (base)
7 9 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 6HH H R
6,=( H (25’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H
0H G DJR V D H DVW K JK PD H H D H HDW HV WK H DW H
small bodies and long tails. Although good in alignment, they are very
K PV D PD J D G KD J J GH V R V H H W
At birth, a mercury dragon’s scales are dull silver. As it ages, the scales
H RPH JKWH D G JKWH W DW DG W DJH WKH JD D D WP
ror nish. Sunlight or other sources of light re ecting off the scales and
JV R D PH G DJR D H G J
0H HV VSHD WKH D J DJH R JRRG G DJR V W DW K JK VSHHG VR
there’s only a 75% chance of understanding a mercury dragon.

RPEDW 0H G DJR V D H DV S HG WD H KH W RPHV WR RP DW They also receive a +3 bonus to saving throws against light-based at
as they are in any other situation. They may parley, they might attack in tacks. As they age, they gain the following additional powers:
stantly, or, perhaps, they may avoid combat entirely. They never attack
JRRG D J HG HDW HV HVV VR H S R R HG JH ELOLWLHV
Mercury dragons always use spells in combat, if possible. They are very Young gaze re ection DW
creative, and can always gure out some innovative way of using virtu - H H PLUURU LPD H WK HH W PHV SH GD
Adult SRO PRUS VHOI W H SH GD
D D VSH WR DG D WDJH RP DW
Old WHOHNL HVLV W H SH GD
In addition to the breath weapon and the attack modes shared by all : P SURMHFW LPD H R H SH GD
G DJR V PH G DJR V D H WKH P R JKW PHP D HV R WKH
wings to re ect and concentrate available light (as dim as full moonlight) DELWDW 6RFLHW Mercury dragons are loners by nature. Their mating be
into a beam of dazzling brightness. They can aim the beam at one enemy havior is free-wheeling, fun loving, and generally irresponsible. If a female
SH R G DW WKH H SH VH R RW H J D H WR VH WKH J HW D G becomes impregnated, however, the male’s protective instincts take over.
WKH H HP P VW R D V HVV VD J WK R V VSH R H GHG R 0H HV D H H S RWH W H R WKH R VS J D G J H WKH HV WR
1d4 + 1 rounds. If not using this technique as a weapon, they can use the save them. Offspring usually stay with their parents until they reach the
HDP P K H D VHD K JKW juvenile age category.
A mercury dragon’s breath weapon is a beam of brilliant, yellow light. H D VH R WKH S HG WD H VRPHW PHV D PRVW DW R D DW H
The beam is 5 feet wide and extends 60 feet from the creature’s mouth. PH HV H D H KD H RVH H DW R VK SV WK RWKH HDW HV WKH
Any creature caught in the beam receives damage from heat (saving area. For this reason, mercuries have to depend on magical and mechani
throw for half damage). The heat of the beam is intense enough to ignite D W DSV D G J D GV WR S RWH W WKH D V KH WKH D H D D
ammable objects that fail saving throws vs. magical re.
A mercury dragon casts spells and uses magical abilities at the 10th (FRORJ 0H G DJR V HDW D WK J W WKH S H H WR HHG R PHWD
level, plus its combat modi er. At birth, mercury dragons are immune to ores. Although they have no venom attacks, the esh of mercury dragons
re and all magical forms of blindness. V K JK SR VR R V

JH DWHJRU RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
+DW K J G Nil Nil Nil
2 Very Young G Nil Nil Nil
3 Young G Nil Nil Nil
- H H G 10% +
5 Young Adult G 15% +
6 Adult G 20% +
7 Mature Adult G 25% +
8 Old G 30% H, I
9 Very Old G 35% H, I
9H H D H G 40% H (×2), I
: P G 50% H (×2), I, X
* HDW P G 70% H (×3), I, T, X

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Mist Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Tropical and subtropical/Forests,
D H VKR HV VHD VKR HV D G H
D V
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional (15-16)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 1 (base) or –2 (base)
029(0(17 12, Fl 39 (C), Sw 12
,7 , ( 11 (base)
7 9 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil or 15%
6,=( G (54’ base)
02 /( Champion (16 base)
39 / ( 9D D H

Mist dragons are solitary and philosophical. Their favorite activity is sitting
quietly and thinking. They hate being disturbed and dislike conversation.
At birth, a mist dragon’s scales are shiny blue-white. As the dragon
ages, the scales darken, becoming blue-gray with metallic silver ecks that P VW R P W WKH D RW DWWD SK V D R VH WKH HDWK HDSR
VSD H V JKW Mist dragons in mist form can y at a speed of 9 (MC: A).
0 VW G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D G D WR J H RPPR WR D H As they age, they gain the following additional powers: 9HU RXQJ
tral dragons. Also, 15% of hatchling mist dragons can speak with any in DWHU EUHDW L W H D GD RXQJ DOO RI IR W H D GD -XYHQLOH FUHDWH
telligent creature. The chance to possess this ability increases 5% per age DWHU twice a day (affects a maximum of three cubic yards [81 cubic feet]).
DWHJR GXOW FR WURO L GV WK HH W PHV D GD 0DWXUH DGXOW L G DOO W H D GD
2OG VROLG IR W H D GD 9HU ROG SUHGLFW HDW HU W H D GD QFLHQW
RPEDW Mist dragons try to avoid encounters by assuming mist form. In DLU DWHU W H D GD
RP DW WKH VH WKH HDWK HDSR V WKH DVV PH P VW R P D G
K GH WKH DSR KH H WKH D K D VSH DVVD W DELWDW 6RFLHW 0 VW G DJR V H HD DWH D V DS GV RDVW HV R
where rainfall is frequent and heavy. Their lairs are usually large natural cav
UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHFLDO ELOLWLHV A mist dragon’s breath weapon is a cloud erns or grottoes that are mist- lled and damp. Forest-dwelling mist dragons
R V D G J DSR WKDW V HHW R J HHW GH D G HHW K JK HD occasionally come into con ict with green dragons. Mist dragons greatly re
W HV D JKW WKH R G D PD H D VD J WK R V HDWK HDSR R sent the green dragons’ attempts to intimidate or dominate them; they usu
half damage. In still air, the vapor persists for 1d4 + 4 rounds; on the second ally spend several months vainly trying to avoid a green dragon’s advances
R G W R GH VHV WR D DPP VPRWKH J RJ WKDW GV D HDWK J H R H RV J D SDW H H D G D K J D D R W DPSD J WR GHVW R R
creatures for 1d4 rounds and in icts 3d4 points of drowning damage per drive away the aggressor. Likewise, coastal mist dragons might have bronze
round for as long as the creature remains in the cloud (a successful saving dragons for neighbors. This, however, seldom leads to con ict as both drag
WK R V HDWK HDSR HJDWHV RWK H H WV R V D H R WH W WR HD H WKH RWKH V D R H
A mist dragon casts its spells and uses its magical abilities at 6th level Mist dragons are loners, and 90% of all encounters are with individuals.
plus its combat modi er. * R S H R WH V D H WK SD H WV D G R VS J
Mist dragons are immune to re and heat.
Mist dragons can assume (or leave) a cohesive, mist-like form at will, (FRORJ 0 VW G DJR V D HDW D PRVW D WK J G J RRG S D WV
once per round. In this form, they are 75% unlikely to be distinguished from D G H H P G +R H H WKH G D PRVW R WKH V VWH D H G H W RP
normal mist; in mist form, their Armor Class improves by –3 and their magic natural mist or spray. They often lie in misty or foggy places, thinking and
resistance increases by 15%. They can use their spells and innate abilities while DV J WKH PR VW H

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDV 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Nil Nil
G Nil Y, Z
G 25% X, Y, Z
G 30% X, Y, Z
G 35% X, Y, Z
G 40% X, Y, Z (×2)
G 45% X, Y, Z (×2)
G 50% X, Y, Z (×2)
G 55% X, Y, Z (×3)
G 60% X, Y, Z (×3)

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 Shadow Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Non-arctic/Ruins, subterranean,
D G S D H R 6KDGR
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD R D
7,9,7 /( Nocturnal (any on the plane of
6KDGR
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Genius (17-18)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 KDRW H

12 33( ,1 1 (2-5)
02 / 66 –4 (base)
029(0(17 18, Fl 30 (D), Jp 3
,7 , ( 12 (base)
7 9 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (21’ base)
02 /( Champion (16)
39 / ( 9D D H

Shadow dragons are sly and devious. They are instinctively cunning and
D H RW S R H WR WD J V V
At all ages, a shadow dragon’s scales and body are translucent, so that
KH H HG RP D G VWD H W DSSHD V WR H D PDVV R VKDGR V
6KDGR G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D G D WR J H RPPR WR D shadows with a radius of 100 yards, duration one hour. All magical [and nor
evil dragons. Also, 17% of hatchling shadow dragons can speak with any mal] light and darkness sources are negated for as long as they remain in the
intelligent creature. The chance to possess this ability increases 5% SH DG V HDW HV D H WR K GH VKDGR V D GR VR WKHVH PDJ D VKDGR V
DJH DWHJR H H GH G H W R VH DW R 6KDGR G DJR V D G RWKH HDW HV RP
WKH S D H R 6KDGR D PR H D G DWWD R PD K HKG J WKHVH
RPEDW 6KDGR G DJR V S H H WR DWWD RP K G J V D HPS R
shadows, effectively giving them improved invisibility. A successful GLVSHO
ing invisibility or hiding in shadows. They use illusion/phantasm spells
PD LF VSH D VKHV WKH VKDGR V
to confuse and misdirect foes. Older dragons are especially fond of their
R GHWH W R D W DELWDW 6RFLHW 6KDGR G DJR V KDWH RWK JKW JKW D G WRWD GD
UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHFLDO ELOLWLHV A shadow dragon’s breath weapon is HVV S H H J D HJDWHG JKW J WK SDW KHV R G VH JKW D G GHHS
D R GR D HVV WKDW V HHW R J HHW GH D G HHW K JK inky shadows. On the Prime Material plane, their lairs are always places
HDW HV D JKW WKH R G D H GHG R R H PH HH R G D G RVH that provide shadowy light for most of the day. They prefer ancient ruins,
¾ (round up) of their life energy (levels or Hit Dice); a successful saving where they can hide underground when the sun is bright and still nd
throw vs. breath weapon reduces the loss to ½ (round up). The life en shadows above ground during dawn and twilight. In the plane of Shadow,
H J RVV SH V VWV R D D D H P H R W V VKR R WKH WD H D R H they live in dense thickets of trees and brambles, forti ed castles, or laby
Negative plane protection spells prevent this life energy loss. rinthine caves. In either plane, they prefer to locate their lairs near colo
A character who is reduced to 0 or fewer levels lapses into a coma for nies of other creatures that can alert them to potential foes or victims. The
the duration of the cloud’s effect. G DJR V VH GRP D W D RRSH DWH WK WKHVH D HV KR H H WKR JK WKH
A shadow dragon casts spells and uses its magical abilities at 6th level G DJR V RPPR S H R WKHP
plus its combat modi er. Shadow dragons love dark-colored, opaque gems, and especially prize
6KDGR G DJR V D H R PP H WR H H J G D JD G WK WKH black stones. They also collect magical items that produce shadows or
ability to hide in shadows with 40% chance of success; this ability increas darkness. They use these items to turn areas lled with total darkness or
es 5% per age category to a maximum of 95%. JKW WR PDVVHV R VKDGR V
As they age, they gain the following additional powers: -XYHQLOH PLUURU
LPD H three times a day (1d4 + 1 images). GXOW GLPH VLR GRRU W H D GD (FRORJ Shadow dragons eat almost anything. Their favorite food is rot
2OG R GHWHFWLR WK HH W PHV D GD 9HQHUDEOH V DGR DON R H D GD UHDW W J D R WKR JK WKH R WH R VSR W 6 D W PV D H H W WR GH D
Z UP FUHDWH V DGR V three times a day. (This ability creates a mass of leaping until they become suitably foul. These dragons are equally fond of frost-
HG DWH RJJHG R VD W SR VR HG S D WV

JH RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDV 7 SH 3 9DOXH
G Nil 5% Nil
G Nil 10% Nil
G Nil 15% Nil
G 20% + 6
G 25% + 6
G 30% + 6
G 35% + 6
G 40% H, S (×2)
G 45% H, S (×2)
G 50% H, S (×2)
G 55% H, S (×3)
G 60% H, S (×3)

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Steel Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Temperate cities (rarely temperate
K V S D V D G R HVWV
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 6SH D
,17(//, (1 ( Supra-genius (19-20)
7 ( 6 ( 6SH D
/, 10(17 Lawful neutral (good)

12 33( ,1
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 9, Fl 30 (D), Sw 6
,7 , ( 11 (base)
7 9 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6SH D
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 9D D H
6,=( H (25’ base)
02 /( Fanatic (17-18)
39 / ( 9D D H
6WHH G DJR V R H WR KD H K PD D G GHP K PD RPSD R V D G WKH
prefer to live amid the hustle and bustle of great cities. They often pose as
VDJHV V KR D V PDJHV R RWKH WH H W D V
At birth, a steel dragon’s scales are deep blue-gray with steely high
lights. As the dragon approaches adulthood, its color slowly lightens to
WKDW R VW R V VKHG VWHH :KH WKHVH G DJR V WD H R K PD R P
WKH D D V KD H R H VWHH J D HDW H KD H HV D V R VRPHW PHV D
J R RWKH R DPH W
6WHH G DJR V VSHD WKH R WR J H D G D WR J H RPPR WR D H
tral dragons. Also, 19% of hatchling steel dragons can speak with any in
telligent creature. This chance increases by 5% per age category.
JH ELOLWLHV
RPEDW Steel dragons favor repartee over combat. If pressed, they usu Young FD WULS W H D GD
ally begin with a spell assault and avoid melee. If seriously harmed or - H H IULH GV R H D GD
threatened, they resume dragon form and use their breath weapons. They Adult F DUP SHUVR WK HH W PHV D GD
0DW H DG W V HVWLR R H D GD
HDWKH R D RH WKH S D WR H JDJH PH HH D G WKH VHH WR HHS WKH
Old H W UDOO R H D GD
RHV WK WKH R G W WKH JDV RVHV WV SRWH
A steel dragon’s breath weapon is a cube of toxic gas. The dragon can DELWDW 6RFLHW 6WHH G DJR V S H H K PD RGJ JV WKDW D H H
PR WR WKH DPR W R JDV H HDVHG VR RVH WKDW W D PD H WKH H H SSHG WK VW R J RRPV R D WV WR S RWH W WKH W HDV HV
as small as it wishes or as large as shown in the table below (the a side of 6WHH G DJR V S H H K PD R P WR WKH R D G WKH D D V KD H
WKH H HDW HV D JKW WKH JDV P VW R V HVV VD J WK R V mortal companions. They are endlessly curious about human and demi
V SR VR WK D penalty or die instantly. The gas is quickly absorbed human art, culture, history, and politics. They always keep their true na
through the skin and is just as lethal if inhaled. Coating all exposed skin ture secret, but they are able to recognize each other.
with lard or grease offers some protection (saving throw penalty negated). (FRORJ Steel dragons prefer human food. Unlike other form shift
9 W PV KR V HHG WK WKH VD H V H WKH G DWHG DPR W R GDP ing dragons, they cannot live on such fare inde nitely, as they must eat
age. In still air, the gas stays active for two melee rounds. Steel dragons enough to maintain their true bulk. Once or twice a month, they leave their
D H PP H WR D SR VR V adopted cities and go into the wilderness to hunt for food. They explain
A steel dragon can SRO PRUS VHOI ve times a day. Each change in form WKH D VH HV D D R V VWH W WK WKH K PD GH W W HV
lasts until the dragon chooses a different form. Reverting to the dragon’s 6WHH G DJR V KDWH KDRW HDW HV KR VHH WR G V SW H W HV R
R PD R P GRHV RW R W DV D KD JH despoil their hunting grounds. In the city the dragons never hesitate to re
Steel dragons are immune to wizard spells of 1st to 4th levels and cast SR W W R HPD H V R WR VH WKH VSH D D W HV WR K W GR P DV
VSH V D G VH WKH VSH D D W HV DW WK H H S V WKH RP DW PRG In the wilderness, they prefer swifter forms of justice.
er. As they age, they gain the following additional powers:

JH DWHJRU RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
+DW K J 15’/1d4 + l Nil 25% Nil
2 Very Young 20’/2d4 Nil 30% Nil
3 Young 25’/2d4 + l Nil 35% Nil
- H H 30’/3d4 40% E, R
5 Young Adult 35’/3d4 + l 45% + 5
6 Adult 40’/4d4 50% + 5
7 Mature Adult 45’/4d4 + l 55% + 5
8 Old 50’/5d4 60% H, R (×2)
9 Very Old 55’/5d4 + l 65% H, R (×2)
9H H D H 60’/6d4 70% H, R (×2)
: P 65’/6d4 + l 75% H, R (×3)
* HDW P 70’/7d4 80% H, R (×3)

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 Yellow Dragon
/,0 7( 7( ,1 HVH W
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 Omnivore
,17(//, (1 ( Very (11-12)
7 ( 6 ( 6HH H R
/, 10(17 KDRW H

12 33( ,1 1 (1-4)
02 / 66 0 (base)
029(0(17 12, Fl 30 (C)
,7 , ( 13 (base)
7 7 (base)
12 2) 77 .6 VSH D
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 9D D H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 6HH H R
6,=( G (36’ base)
02 /( Champion (15-16)
39 / ( 9D D H
Although the existence of yellow dragons has long been predicted by sages
(based on theories of primary colors), the rst specimen was spotted only
ve or so years ago. The creatures are solitary and secretive, preferring
WR D D W R S H WR VW P H WR D H S HSD HG W DSV VWHDG R
K W JD W H
At birth, yellows have soft, tan scales. As they grow older, the scales
KD GH D G H RPH JKWH RR H H W D HD K J WKH J D VK H
G J WKHP R G R GV
low of desert sands. Their scales always have a dusty texture to them,
Yellow dragons are immune to re and heat and can cast VLOH FH UD
giving them a nish that does not re ect light well. Even their teeth and
GL V at will. As they age, they gain the following additional powers:
claws have a similar nish. No part of the yellow dragon will glint in the
V JKW WKH H J J D D WV SRV W R JH ELOLWLHV
Yellow dragons speak their own tongue, which is quite different than Young FUHDWH RU GHVWUR DWHU WK HH W PHV SH GD
that spoken by other evil dragons. Yellows have no interest in speaking - H H G VW GH LO WK HH W PHV SH GD
Adult LPSUR HG L LVLELOLW W H SH GD
WK RWKH D HV D G VR WKH HD R RWKH D J DJHV Old L G DOO WK HH W PHV SH GD
RPEDW Although preferring guile to combat and ambush to attack, yel : P H HU DWLR WK HH W PHV SH GD
lows are erce and cunning ghters. Even if forced into a situation where DELWDW 6RFLHW Yellow dragons love deserts, preferring areas of sandy,
direct combat is inevitable, they’ll still use their spells and innate abilities windswept desolation. They are most comfortable in daytime tempera
VR DV WR P V HDG P VG H W D G G VW D W WKH RSSR H WV tures of 105 degrees and up, although they can easily survive subfreezing
A favorite hunting tactic for a yellow is to dig a steep-walled, cone- temperatures at night. They share much the same territory as brasses: thus
VKDSHG GHS HVV R WKH VD G D G WKH WVH DW WKH RWWRP R WK V the species occasionally come into con ict.
crater with just its eyes and nostrils showing. When a creature stumbles Yellows are solitary, sel sh creatures that form no close bonds with any
WR WKH GHS HVV R WKH G DJR PR HV WV JV WKH VD G D V J WKH other creature, including other yellows. They are highly territorial; the
VWHHS D V R WKH R H WR R DSVH D G G D J WKH S H VW D JKW WR WKH only time they’ll let another yellow into their territory is to mate, which
dragon’s mouth. A yellow dragon casts spells and uses magical abilities at is actually quite rare. Immediately afterward, the dragons separate. The
8th level, plus its combat modi er. mother raises the offspring, but won’t go out of her way to protect them
A yellow dragon’s breath weapon is a high-velocity blast of scorching from attackers. The young dragons usually leave home before they reach
air mixed with sand. This affects an area 50 feet long, 40 feet wide, and 20 the juvenile age category. The main enemies of yellow dragons are brass
HHW K JK HDW HV D JKW WK WK V DVW P VW R V HVV VD J HV K K D W H K W WKH VPD H HDW HV
WK R V V HDWK HDSR R KD GDPDJH 5HJD G HVV R WKH R W RPH R
(FRORJ Although able to eat anything, yellows favor fresh meat. (Demi)
this roll, they must make another saving throw vs. breath weapon. Failure
K PD V D H R V GH HG D GH D DV D H WKH KDW KHG HJJV R DVV G DJ
PHD V WKDW WKH D DV H VD G WKH HDWK DVW KDV GDPDJHG WKH H HV
ons. (Yellows rarely get to enjoy this latter feast.)

JH DWHJRU RG /JW 7DLO /JW UHDWK :HDSRQ 6SHOOV :L DUG 3ULHVW 0 7UHDVXUH 7 SH 3 9DOXH
+DW K J G Nil Nil Nil
2 Very Young G Nil Nil Nil
3 Young G Nil Nil Nil
- H H G Nil Nil E
5 Young Adult G Nil E, O, S
6 Adult G 5% E, O, S
7 Mature Adult G 10% E, O, S
8 Old G 15% E, O, S (×2)
9 Very Old G 20% E, O, S (×2)
9H H D H G 25% E, O, S (×2)
: P G 30% E, O, S (×3)
* HDW P G 35% E, O, S (×4)

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Dragon Turtle
/,0 7( 7( ,1 6 W RS D D G WHPSH DWH HVK
D G VD W DWH
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 D RH
,17(//, (1 ( Very (11-12)
7 ( 6 ( B, R, S, T, V
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1
02 / 66
029(0(17 6
,7 , (
7 +W H
+W H
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 Breath weapon, capsize ships
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( G (30’ diameter shell)
02 /( Fanatic (17)
39 / ( +W H
+W H
+W H

DJR W W HV D H R H R WKH PRVW HD W D HVRPH D G HD HG HD

tures of the water. With their deadly jaws and breath weapon, and their
penchant for capsizing ships, dragon turtles are dreaded by mariners on
D JH RG HV R DWH RWK HVK D G VD W
When a dragon turtle surfaces, it is sometimes mistaken for the re ec
tion of the sun or moon on the water. The turtle’s rough, deep green shell
V P K WKH VDPH R R DV WKH GHHS DWH WKH PR VWH D R V D G WKH V
H K JK JKWV WKDW H WKH VKH D H SDWWH HG H JKW GD J R RSH nd, but adventurers locating a dragon turtle’s cave will nd it lled with
water. The turtle’s legs and tail are of a lighter green, and they are ecked treasures of all types. The turtle gathers this treasure, which it will protect
with golden highlights. The coloration of the creature’s head is similar to WR WKH GHDWK RP WKH VK SV V WV WH WR
WKH HJV D G WD W WV HVW VS HV D H JR GH WK GD J HH H J A dragon turtle’s territory is well-de ned and may cover as much as
connecting them. A dragon turtle’s shell can reach to 30 feet in diameter, fty square miles of open water. Other dragon turtles are allowed into
D G D DG W W W H D PHDV H R H HHW RP WV V R W WR WKH W S R WV WK V D HD R G J PDW J VHDVR WKR JK W W HV R WKH VDPH VH
WD DJR W W HV VSHD WKH R K JK GH H RSHG D J DJH always ght to the death upon meeting. It is this hostility toward their
R G WKDW HHSV WKH P H R G DJR W W HV H DW H R
RPEDW Though dragon turtles may be mistaken for the pleasant sight Mariners of any experience recognize the territorial claims of dragon
R JKW J W J R R DWH WKDW V R V H H PD WD HG R R J W W HV D G R WH PD H H W D DJD W W WHV WR WKH W W H R W R J
Dragon turtles are erce ghters and will generally attack any creature that D HDV H HVVD R VD H D G VSHHG W DGH
threatens its territory or presents itself as a potential meal. In combat, drag
on turtles will usually (90%) attack with their formidable claws and teeth (FRORJ DJR W W HV D H D R R VD G HDW D PRVW D HDW H
rst. Its shell provides the turtle with excellent protection, though once the G J K PD V R RWKH G DJR W W HV WR VDW V WKH R D R V DS
G DJR W W H VW HV D WP W D H HHGV WR H SR WK V VD HJ D G petite. Large sh seem to be the preferred food for dragon turtles, and the
The dragon turtle’s shell also provides the creature with a weapon to W W HV D R WH H R G J WKH HHGV D G P DW WKH RWWRP
DWWD VK SV WKDW RR VK SDVV WK R JK WV WH WR WHG 6 J DV of a lake or sea waiting for sh to pass. In particularly poor years for sh,
GHHS DV H HVVD WKH G DJR W W H D W R WKH VK S WR SDVV R H W G DJR W W HV KD H HH R WR VH WKH HDWK HDSR WR D JH
D G WKH VH S GH HDWK WKH HVVH V J D R WV R V GH D H WR J R SV R VHD GV WKDW VW D WRR RVH WR WKH DWH R RRG
capsize the unlucky target. Ships under 20 feet in length will be capsized by Con ict often arises between dragon turtles and the many intelligent
this attack 95% of the time, vessels from 20 to 60 feet long will be capsized D DW D HV H WKH R DWKDK R PH PH H D VH R RPSHW W R R
50% of the time, and ships over 60 feet will be capsized 20% of the time. ideal lairs. Like many of their land-based relatives, dragon turtles are con
Ships not capsized will sustain some damage. sidered treacherous and sel sh by all creatures that share their domain.
In combat, when neither its bite nor its capsizing attack is enough to DJR W W H VKH V PD H R WVWD G J VK H GV D G D PR H D VH
defeat an enemy, a dragon turtle will use its breath weapon. The turtle can of the shell’s strength and natural resistance to the dragon turtle’s own
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40 feet wide, and 40 feet high. This attack causes 20-120 points of dam its defensive rating. The shield or armor will also save as an item against
age (20d6), and characters or creatures making a saving throw vs. breath destruction by re or steam-based attacks at +4.
weapon take half damage. Like true dragons, dragon turtles can use this
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DELWDW 6RFLHW Dragon turtles are extremely solitary creatures. Large,

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only through the water are their favorite lairs. These lairs are dif cult to

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7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 +H RH
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7 ( 6 ( S, T, U
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02 / 66 5 (1 when invisible)
029(0(17 6, Fl 24 (A)
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0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 HDWK HDSR VSH V
63( , / ()(16(6 Invisibility
0 , (6,67 1 ( 6HH H R
6,=( T (1’-1½’ long)
02 /( Steady (11)
39 / (

A chaotic offshoot of the pseudodragon, the faerie dragon lives in peace

ful, tangled forests and thrives on pranks, mischief, and practical jokes.
Faerie dragons resemble miniature dragons with thin bodies, long,
prehensile tails, gossamer butter y wings, and huge smiles. Their colors
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ling to the black of a great wyrm (see chart). The hides of females have a
golden tinge that sparkles in the sunlight; males have a silver tinge.
All faerie dragons can communicate telepathically with one another at
Faerie dragons take advantage of every opportunity to wreak mis
a distance of up to 2 miles. They speak their own language, along with the
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their pranks. Though many of these pranks are spontaneous, months
RPEDW Faerie dragons can become invisible at will, and can attack, use of preparation can go into a single, spectacular practical joke. A tell-tale
spells, and employ breath weapons while invisible. They attack as 4-HD J JJ H K K VR GV H WKH W JR W V H H V R WH D H WV
monsters, biting for 1-2 points of damage. Most (65%) faerie dragons em SRWH W D W PV WR WKH S HVH H R V H DH H G DJR V
ploy wizard spells as a wizard of the level indicated on the accompanying
(FRORJ Faerie dragons eat fruit, vegetables, nuts, roots, honey, and
chart; 35% employ priest spells of the following spheres: Animal, Plant,
grains. They are especially fond of fruit pastries and have been known to
Elemental, and Weather. Almost all spells are chosen for mischief poten
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tial. The two most common spells of faerie dragons are DWHU EUHDW L D G
OH H G ORUH RWKH D R WHV GH H WULORT LVP VHH VHU D W IRU HW V
JH LW 0DJLF :L DUG 3ULHVW
HVWLR GLVWD FH GLVWRUWLR OLPLWHG LV REVF UHPH W D LPDO UR W D G D L DWHJRU 3RLQWV RORU HVLVW /HYHO /HYHO
PDWH URFN +DW K J 5HG 10%
A faerie dragon usually begins its attacks by turning invisible and us 2 Very Young 5HG R D JH 16%
ing its breath weapon, a 2-foot-diameter cloud of euphoria gas. A victim 3 Young Orange 24%
D J D VD J WK R V HDWK HDSR D GH D R G D P HVV - H H Orange-yellow 32%
D VWDWH R VV R WKH H W G P WHV G J K K W PH KH V D H WR 5 Young Adult Yellow 40%
attack and his Armor Class is decreased by 2. Even though he is unable to 6 Adult Yellow-green 48%
DWWD WKH W P D HHS K V P G R WKH V W DW R KH V HHGV R D 7 Mature Adult * HH 56%
Intelligence check (by rolling his Intelligence score or less on 1d20) each 8 Old H J HH 64%
round; if he fails an Intelligence check, he completely loses interest in the 9 Very Old H 72%
matters at hand for the duration of the breath weapon’s effect. 9H H D H H R HW 80%
Faerie dragons avoid combat and never intentionally in ict damage un : P 9 R HW 88%
less cornered or defending their lairs. If attacked, however, they engage * HDW : P D 96%
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RSSR H WV D H G H D D

DELWDW 6RFLHW Faerie dragons make their lairs in the hollows of high
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swimming and diving. They often live in the company of a group of pixies
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Dragonet, Firedrake
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) (4 (1 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 Familial lair
7,9,7 /( D
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7 ( 6 ( Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral

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02 / 66
029(0(17 6, Fl 18 (C)
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7
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0 ( 77 .
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63( , / ()(16(6 Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( S (4’ long)
02 /( Average (9)
39 / (

Although frequently mistaken on rst sighting for a young red dragon, the
redrake is neither as intelligent nor as powerful as its dragon cousin. It
responds with ame to any stimulus.
This small dragonet—4’ long, and a bit over 2’ in height—has the fea
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H D G PR H W D V H W WKD WKDW R H H WKH R JHVW R W H G DJR V
The hide of the dragonet twitches and quivers almost imperceptibly, and
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the red undercolor. The wings beat slowly, even when the dragonet is on
the ground. In this manner the redrake provides air ow to itself, and
wards off pesky insects. A shimmer of heat rises off of the dragonet at all
W PHV
RPEDW If a redrake is disturbed, there is a 50% chance it will attack. Its
primary attack is its breath weapon ( re), which it can use up to ve times
daily. The re forms a cone from the snout of the dragonet to a 10’ diameter
circle at the extreme end of its 60’ range, and causes 2-16 points on all af
fected (save vs. breath weapon for half damage). The redrake’s claws are
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The dragonet’s blood burns ercely in air, as there is a high phospho
rus content to the blood. In fact, the re-breathing of these creatures is ac
tually the voluntary expelling of a jet of its pyrophoric blood. Because of
the ammability of the dragon’s blood, blunt weapons such as staves or
clubs are less dangerous than those which cause blood loss. Any creature
making a successful slashing or piercing attack on a redrake must save
vs. breath weapon, or take 1-2 points of re damage.
In aerial combat, the redrake is particularly fond of attacking air
borne creatures from below and behind. The heat from the redrake and
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PD H H V R HDW HV WKDW GHSH G R H DW H VPRRWK D H WV R
ying or gliding. The redrake will sometimes simply ram smaller op
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WKHP WR S PPHW WR WKH GHDWKV
DELWDW 6RFLHW Firedrakes are familial creatures, with a mated male and
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rocky shelf under a ledge or outcropping. Usually six to eight eggs are laid
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of the parents. The eggs, laid in early summer, take about 60 days to hatch.
The young redrakes learn to breathe re even before they learn to y,
and are even more nervous than the adults, spouting ames several times
a day in the lair or nearby during this period. Flight rst occurs about 60
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The parents are very protective of their lair because of the young. Al
though redrakes normally only range 1-2 miles from their lair, they may
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PRVW H D H WR DWWD
Firedrakes leave the family lair early in the spring following their
hatching, ying sometimes scores of miles before encountering a redrake
of the opposite sex willing to mate for life and establish a new lair. The
rare mating ghts that do occur are spectacularly ery, although one male
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Firedrakes gather no treasure, although they take no special care to re
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(FRORJ Firedrakes have a short lifespan compared with their larger cous
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Firedrake blood can be kept, in its liquid state, in a sealed and airtight
container, or under water or some other inert liquid. It can then be used as
a rebomb, equivalent to a torched ask of oil, or used to create aming
weapons. For instance, swords dipped in the blood immediately become
aming swords for 3-6 melee rounds, although the sudden, intense heat
upon the blade creates a 2% cumulative chance per round of the sword
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ame engulfs it. After the ame ends, the sword is otherwise unaffected.
The blood of the redrake actually burns within its veins, creating the
shimmer of heat that always rises from these creatures. The burning of
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beating of the dragonet’s wings, even at rest. If deprived of air, it will die
of suffocation in about half the time of a similarly sized creature.

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7 ( 6 ( Q (×10)
/, 10(17 Neutral (good)

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7
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0 ( 77 . VSH D
63( , / 77 .6 3R VR VW J
63( , / ()(16(6 KDPH HR SR H
0 , (6,67 1 ( 35%
6,=( T (1½’ long)
02 /( Champion (15)
39 / (

Pseudodragons are a species of small ying lizard that inhabits heavily for
ested wilderness areas. These playful, benign creatures have magical pow
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Pseudodragons resemble miniature red dragons. They have ne
scales and sharp horns and teeth. A pseudodragon’s coloration is red-
brown as opposed to the deep red of red dragons. Its tail is about 2 feet of it, the pseudodragon will accept. If not, it will y away.
long (longer than the pseudodragon itself), barbed, and very exible. The personality of a pseudodragon has been described by some as
Pseudodragons communicate via a limited form of telepathy. If one catlike. A pseudodragon is willing to serve, provided that it is well-fed,
H H WV WR WD H D K PD RPSD R W D W D VP W KDW W VHHV D G KHD V groomed, and receives lots of attention. At times a pseudodragon seems
at a distance of up to 240 yards. Pseudodragons can vocalize animal noises arrogant, demanding, and less than willing to help. In order to gain its
such as a rasping purr (pleasure), a hiss (unpleasant surprise), a chirp (de RRSH DW R WKH RPSD R P VW SDPSH WKH SVH GRG DJR D G
sire), or a growl (anger). make it feel as though it were the most important thing in his life. If
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RPEDW The pseudodragon can deliver a vicious bite with its small, drag S D V KH HDVW H SH WHG 3VH GRG DJR V SD W D GV H HW
onlike jaws, but its major weapon is its sting-equipped tail. The creature D G RW VH H H PDVWH V
can move it with ashing speed and strikes at + 4 on attack rolls. Any crea
W H VW P VW VD H V SR VR R JR WR D VWDWH R DWD HSV WKDW DVWV (FRORJ Pseudodragons are omnivorous but prefer to eat meat. Their
1-6 days. The victim appears quite dead, but at the end of that time the diet consists chie y of rodents and small birds with occasional leaves,
character will either wake up unharmed (75% chance) or die (25% chance). fruits, and berries. In the wild, pseudodragons live solitary lives, pro
3VH GRG DJR V KD H D KDPH HR H SR H WKDW D R V WKHP WR D WH tecting small personal hoards in their nests. They gather to mate once
their coloration to blend with their surroundings. They can blend into per year, in early spring, when gatherings of dozens of pseudodragons
any typical forest background with an 80% chance of being undetected are not uncommon. After mating, males and females separate; females
by creatures which cannot see invisible objects. Pseudodragons have D VSH HG R HJJV W KHV R R WR V K K KDW K PG
infravision with a 60 foot range and can see invisible objects. summer; females raise the young by themselves. Pseudodragons hiber
A pseudodragon is highly magic resistant and can transmit this magic nate in winter; the young leave the nest in spring to mate.
resistance to its human companion via physical contact (a pseudodragon Pseudodragons have a lifespan of 10-15 years. Like dragons, they are
likes to be perched on the top of one’s head or curled around the shoulders attracted to bright shiny objects. Pseudodragon eggs can be resold for up
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S H HV
DELWDW 6RFLHW These forest-dwelling creatures place their lairs in the
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A pseudodragon will very rarely take a human or demihuman as its
companion. Some view these pseudodragons as the human’s pet; the
pseudodragon will be sure to correct this misunderstanding. There are
two ways to become a pseudodragon’s companion; one is to use magic to
summon it (a nd familiar spell). Another way is to nd the pseudodragon
on an adventure and persuade it to become a companion. The pseudo
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days, reading his thoughts via telepathy, judging his deeds to be good or
evil. If the candidate is found to be good, the pseudodragon will present
itself to the human as a traveling companion and observe the human’s re
action. If the human seems overjoyed and promises to take HU JRRG D H

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Dragonne
/,0 7( 7( ,1 :D P WHPSH DWH WR W RS D
+ V D G GHVH W
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( V WR GD
,(7 D RH
,17(//, (1 ( Low (5-7)
7 ( 6 ( B, S, T
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1
02 / 66 6 (Flying)/2 (Ground)
029(0(17 15, Fl 9 (E)
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0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 5RD
63( , / ()(16(6 Nil
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( M (5’ at shoulder)
02 /( Champion (15)
39 / (

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W D H D PH PDWHV
From a distance, a dragonne looks much like a giant lion, with the
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stretch from the creature’s shoulders. Upon closer inspection, other dif DELWDW 6RFLHW DJR HV S H H WR G H R RRWK V D G GHVH WV
H H HV HW HH WKH G DJR H D G WV H H D HVWR H RPH DSSD H W They take large, natural caves for their lairs and store their small amounts
too. The dragonne is covered with thick, brass-colored scales, much like R W HDV H V D WD H RP V D DG H W H V RRVH S HV D R G
D DVV G DJR D G WV PD H V P K WK H D G PDGH R D RD VH KD their rocky homes. Their territories are usually very large, as they gener
than a lion’s. The beast also possesses huge claws and fangs, and large D KD W GHVR DWH D HDV
H HV V D DVV R R HG H WV V D HV DJR HV GR RW KD H WKH They cannot bear the company of other dragonnes, and the creatures
own language. Instead, they speak the languages of brass dragons and DH R G SD V R G J WKH H PDW J VHDVR DWH WKH D
VSK HV W P DJR HV D HJJV H WKH HSW D D HVWR V D G R R H
egg is produced a year by any dragonne. The female raises this young
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1d8 points of damage with each set, and their terrible jaws, in icting 3d6 H H G WKH PHHW 0D H G DJR HV D H D D V D WDJR VW
points of damage. This is usually enough to slay most of the creatures the WR D G HD K RWKH
dragonne encounters. If a dragonne is in combat with an especially deadly In fact, dragonnes get along with very few creatures, and are consid
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VH WV GHDG RD R HV VK WR H H W D R H WR K W
A dragonne’s roar causes HDN HVV (due to fear) in all creatures within
HHW R WKH PR VWH HVV WKH R V HVV VD J WK R V V SD D (FRORJ The dragonne prefers herd animals like goats for food, especially
lyzation. Those creatures that save are not affected, but those that fail to since they don’t ght back as ercely as humans. It only attacks a human
save lose 50% of their Strength for 2d6 rounds. Worse still, any creature R GHP K PD R RRG R RWKH JDPH V D D D H
WK HHW R WKH G DJR H KH W RD V V GHD H HG R G R GV DJR HV D H RW H HVVD DJJ HVV H WR D G VW D JH V D G WKH
No save is possible against the deafening aspect of the dragonne’s roar, creature’s reputation as a mindless devourer of helpless travelers is more
and all affected creatures cannot hear any sound and ght with a –1 pen the product of ignorance than well-researched fact. A dragonne will al
alty to attack rolls (due to disorientation). PRVW D D V DWWD D HDW H WKDW DGHV WV D R WK HDWH V WV WH
The dragonne’s roar is like a dragon’s breath weapon in that it can only tory. This means that adventurers who stumble across a dragonne’s cave
be used three times a day. Creatures within the range of the dragonne’s or settlers who decide to build in a dragonne’s territory are often subject
roar must roll saving throws vs. fear each time they hear it. Once a crea to erce and immediate attack. Creatures not threatening the dragonne’s
ture is deafened, however, it cannot hear the dragonne’s roar, and need lair or simply passing through its territory are usually left alone. Though
RW VD H DJD VW W W WKH G R GV R WHPSR D GHD HVV D H R H the dragonne’s intelligence is low, it can tell the difference between a
Although a dragonne’s wings are useful only for short periods of time, KD P HVV W D H H D G D SRWH W D W R HVRPH VHWW H
D J WKH HDW H R R W V DW D W PH WKH G DJR H VHV WV
wings very effectively in battle. If any creatures attempt to charge the
dragonne or encircle it, the dragonne simply takes to the air and nds a
more defensible position. The dragonne prefers not to ght in the air, as
it is very slow and maneuvers poorly compared to most ying creatures.
It can ght with its claws and bite, and even its roar, when airborne, so it
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 Dryad
/,0 7( 7( ,1 6H GHG RD J R HV
) (4 (1 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any
,(7 +H RH
,17(//, (1 ( High (13-14)
7 ( 6 ( M (×100), Q (×10)
/, 10(17 Neutral

12 33( ,1 R
02 / 66
029(0(17
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7
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0 ( 77 . 1-4 (knife)
63( , / 77 .6 KD P
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( 50%
6,=( M (5’ tall)
02 /( Steady (12)
39 / (

Dryads are beautiful, intelligent tree sprites. They are as elusive as they are
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WKH VK WR H VSRWWHG
The dryad’s exquisite features, delicate and nely chiseled, are much
like an elf maiden’s. Dryads have high cheek bones and amber, violet,
or dark green eyes. A dryad’s complexion and hair color changes with
the seasons, presenting the sprite with natural camou age. During the
fall, a dryad’s hair turns golden or red, and her skin subtly darkens
from its usual light tan to more closely match her hair color. This en
ables her to blend with the falling leaves of autumn. In winter, both
the dryad’s hair and skin are white, like the snows that cover the oak DELWDW 6RFLHW 6RPH HJH GV D P WKDW G DGV D H WKH D PDWHG VR V R
J R HV :KH H R WH HG D R HVW G J D R WH D G DG V H R G RD W HHV :KHWKH WK V V HD WKH DVH W V W H WKDW G DGV D H
often mistaken for an attractive maid, probably of elvish descent. No DWWD KHG WR D V J H H D JH RD W HH WKH HW PHV D G D RW R
R H R G P VWD H D G DG R D H PD G G J WKH VS J D G V P any reason, go more than 360 yards from that tree. If a dryad does wander
mer, however. At these times of year, a dryad’s skin is lightly tanned D WKH D D VKH H RPHV HD D G G HV WK G KR V HVV HW HG
D G KH KD V J HH H WKH RD HD HV D R G KH to her home. The oak trees of dryads do not radiate magic, but someone
Dryads often appear clothed in a loose, simple garment. The clothing nding a dryad’s home has great power over her. A dryad suffers damage
they wear is the color of the oak grove in the season they appear. They for any damage in icted upon her home tree. Any attack on a dryad’s tree
VSHD WKH R WR J H DV H DV WKH D J DJHV R H HV S HV D G will, of course, bring on a frenzied defense by the dryad.
VS WHV DGV D D VR VSHD WK S D WV Although dryads are generally very solitary, up to six have been en
countered in one place. This is rare, however. All this really means is
RPEDW Dryads are shy, nonviolent creatures. They rarely carry weapons, WKDW D P H R G DG RD V D H WK D GV R R H D RWKH D G
but they sometimes carry knives as tools. Though a dryad can use this as the dryads’ paths cross. These dryads may come to each other’s aid, but
a weapon in a ght, she will not resort to using a knife unless seriously never really gather socially. Any treasure owned by a tree sprite is hid
WK HDWH HG den close to her home tree. The gold and gems that make up a dryad’s
DGV KD H WKH D W WR WK R D SR H F DUP SHUVR VSH WK HH W HDV H D H D PRVW D D V WKH J WV R KD PHG DG H W H V
times a day (but only once per round). This spell is so powerful that tar These tree sprites realize that most humans and demihumans fear
gets of the spell suffer a –3 penalty to their saving throws. A Dryad always WKHP R WKH D W WR KD P VR G DGV R GHD WK VW D JH V R
VHV WK V VSH VH R V WK HDWH HG DWWHPSW J WR JD R W R R WKH D H R DV R V :KH DSS RD KHG D H KR H H G DGV KD H HH
DWWD H KR R G KH S KH PRVW DJD VW K V RP DGHV DGV R known to aid adventurers. They are a useful source of information, too,
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WR WK V W SH R VSH
The dryad’s use of her ability to charm is not limited to combat situ (FRORJ DGV D H VWD K S RWH WR V R WKH R HVW D G J R HV K K
DW R V KR H H :KH H H D G DG H R WH V D PD H WK D KD VPD they reside. Any actions that harm the area, and especially its plant life, are
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dryad’s attentions are taken to the tree sprite’s home, where the men serve
as amorous slaves to their beautiful captors. There is a 50% chance that a
person charmed and taken away by a dryad will never return. If he does
escape from the dryad’s charms, it will be after 1d4 years of captivity.
This tree sprite also has two other powers that are very useful in de
fense. Unless surprised, a dryad has the ability to literally step through
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speak with plants (as the 4th-level priest spell). This enables the dryad to
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HJHWDW R WR K GH SRWH W D DWWD H V

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Dwarf
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7 ( 6 ( M (×5); M (×5);
G, Q (×20), R in lair G, Q (×20), R in lair
/, 10(17 Lawful good Lawful good

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work, for they are both hard and unyielding. It’s often been said that it’s easi example, if a dwarven ghter uses a ED RI ROGL K K D H VHG
er to make a stone weep than it is to change a dwarf’s mind. any class, not just ghters—there is a 20% chance each time the dwarf uses
6WD G J RP R WR HHW KH JKW D G H JK J WR SR GV it that the bag does not work properly. This chance of malfunction applies
dwarves tend to be stocky and muscular. They have ruddy cheeks and to rods, staves, wands, rings, amulets, potions, horns, jewels, and miscel
bright eyes. Their skin is typically deep tan or light brown. Their hair is D HR V PDJ +R H H G D HV KD H HD HG WR PDVWH H WD W SHV R
V D D JD R R D G R R J WKR JK RW R J H R JK magical items—because of an item’s military nature. These objects—spe
to impair vision in any way. They favor long beards and mustaches, too. ci cally weapons, shields, armor, gauntlets, and girdles—are not subject
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D HV GR RW D R R DWH VW JV R DSS JV R WKH KD R WKH As with magical attacks, dwarves are unusually resistant to toxic sub
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Dwarven clothing tends to be simple and functional. They often wear roll saving throws against poisons with the same bonus (+1 for every 3½
HD WK WR HV D G WKH RWK V R V GH HG R JK PD RWKH D HV HVSH SR WV R R VW W W R V R H WKDW DSS HV WR VD HV V PDJ D DWWD V
cially men and elves. Dwarves usually wear one or more pieces of jewelry, In the thousands of years that dwarves have lived in the earth, they
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Though dwarves value gems and precious metals, they consider it in bad survive. All dwarves have infravision that enables them to see up to 60
taste to aunt wealth. HHW WKH GD :KH GH J R G G D HV D WH WH D W D R W
H D VH G D HV D H D VW G D H WKH DGG WR WKH W D R VW W WKH R DW R RR J D H DW WKH V R G JV :KH WK
W R D W V R HV +R H H H D VH WKH D H D VR WD SHRS H WH G J HHW R KDW WKH D H RR J R G D HV D GHWH W WKH J DGH D G V RSH
WR D G G VW VW R R WV GH V D G RWKH D HV WKH V W D W RP WKH of a passage (1-5 on 1d6), new tunnel construction (1-5 on 1d6), slid
W D KD VPD D W V R HV D HV V D H RP WR HD V ing/shifting walls or rooms (1-4 on 1d6), and stonework traps, pits, and
D HV KD H R G W VH WR HD WKH D J DJHV R PD R WKH D deadfalls (1-3 on 1d6). Dwarves can also determine their approximate
lies and enemies. In addition to their own languages, dwarves often speak depth underground (1-3 on 1d6) at any time.
WKH D J DJHV R J RPHV JR V R R GV R V D G WKH RPPR WR J H J WKH W PH GH WKH HD WK G D HV KD H D VR GH H RSHG D
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Thus, in melee, dwarves always add 1 to their attack rolls to hit orcs, half-
RPEDW Dwarves are courageous, tenacious ghters who are ill-disposed orcs, goblins, and hobgoblins. The small size of dwarves is an advantage
toward magic. They never use magical spells or train as wizards, though against ogres, trolls, ogre magi, giants, and titans; these monsters always
WKH D H RPH S HVWV D G VH WKH VSH V R WK V J R S H D VH R WKH subtract 4 from their attack rolls against dwarves because of that size dif
R PDJ D DW H D W WKH JHW D VSH D R V WR D VD J WK R V ference and the dwarves’ training in ghting such large foes.
DJD VW PDJ D D GV VWD HV RGV D G VSH V D HV H H H D R Dwarven armies are well-organized and extremely well-disciplined.
V WR VD J WK R V DJD VW WKHVH PDJ D DWWD V R H H SR WV R Dwarven troops usually wear chain mail and carry shields in battle. They
Constitution score they have. See Table 9 on page 21 of the 3OD HU V +D G wield a variety of weapons. The composition of a typical dwarven army
ERRN for speci c bonuses. by weaponry is axe and hammer (25%), sword and spear (20%), sword
A dwarf’s nonmagical nature can also cause problems when he tries to and light crossbow (15%), sword and polearm (10%), axe and heavy cross
use a magical item. In fact, if a dwarf uses a magical item that is not speci bow (10%), axe and mace (10%), or hammer and pick (10%).
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For every 40 dwarves encountered, there is a 2nd- to 6th-level ghter 0RVW RWKH D HV VHH G D HV DV D J HHG GR J PS R KR
who leads the group. (Roll 1d6 to determine level, with a roll of 1 equalling prefer the dampness of a cave to the brightness of an open glade. This is
2.) If there are 160 or more dwarves encountered, there are, in addition to SD W D W H D HV KD H WW H SDW H H R PH D G RWKH VKR W HG
the leaders of the smaller groups, one 6th-level ghter (a chief) and a 4th- races (since man’s concerns seem so petty when seen from dwarven eyes).
level ghter (lieutenant) commanding the troops. If 200 or more dwarves D HV D VR P VW VW H HV H D VH WKH D H RW DV VH R V P GHG DV
are encountered, there is a ghter/priest of 3rd- to 6th-level ghting abil G D HV D G DVWH WKH R J HV R SDVW PHV WKH G D HV VHH DV R
ity and 4th-to 7th-level priest ability. If a dwarven army has 320 or more R V +R H H G D HV KD H HH R WR D G WRJHWKH WK RWK
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an 8th-level ghter, a 7th-level ghter, a 6th-level ghter/7th-level priest, D HV D H RPPR
and two 4th-level ghter/priests. D HV KD H R P HG HH JV D R W WKH H D HV WKDW G H H R
The commanders of the dwarven troops wear plate armor and carry ground and in the Underdark, however. They have an intense hatred of
shields. In addition, the ghters and ghter/priests leading the dwarven orcs, goblins, evil giants, and drow. The dire creatures of the Underdark
troops have a 10% chance per level of ghting ability of having magical R WH HD G D HV WRR R WKH VKR W VWR W R D H W H HVV H HP HV R
armor and/or weapons. The ghter/priests who lead the troops also have evil and chaos. It is a goal of the dwarves to wage constant and bitter war
a 10% chance per level of priest ability of having a magical item speci c to DJD VW WKH H HP HV GH WKH HD WK W H WKH WKH R WKH RHV D H
priests (and thus not subject to malfunction). GHVW R HG
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ers noted above, 2d6 ghters of from 2nd- to 5th-level (1d4 + 1 for level), (FRORJ 6 H P K R WKH W H V R VHG R HDW J WK JV RP
2d4 ghter/priests of from 2nd- to 4th-level (in each class), females equal WKH HD WK G D HV S RG H D D JH DPR W R VH D D H W DGH PD
to 50% of the adult males, and children equal to 25% of the adult males. terial. Dwarves are skilled miners. Though they rarely sell the precious
Dwarven women are skilled in combat and ght as males if their homes PHWD V D G R JK JHPV WKH R H G D H P H V KD H HH R
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W HV D H DVW HD W RPS H HV D HG WR VR G VWR H D H Dwarves most often trade in nished goods. Many clans are dedicat
cities take hundreds of years to complete, but once nished they stand HG WR R DV D VP WKV V H VP WKV JR GVP WKV D PR H V HDSR V
R P H D WKR W HHG J D W SH R HSD 6 H G D HV GR RW PD H V D G JHP WWH V D H S RG WV D H K JK D HG R WKH
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with permanence in mind. Troops guard dwarven cities at all times, and up to 20% higher than locally forged items. Many people are still willing
sometimes (60% chance) dwarves also use animals as guards—either 2d4 WR SD D K JK S H R D V W R G D H PD R D G D H V R G +
brown bears (75% chance) or 5d4 wolves (25% chance). PD V R WKDW WKH G D KR R JHG WKH WHP PDGH W WR DVW D G D H
Dwarven society is organized into clans. A dwarven clan not already at lifetime, so they’ll never need to worry about it wearing out in theirs.
tached to a city or mine travels until it nds an outpost where it can begin
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Each dwarven clan usually specializes in a particular craft or skill; ing 1 + 1 Hit Dice). They usually have slightly lighter skin and hair
R J G D HV D H DSS H W HG DW D HD DJH WR D PDVWH WKH D than their hill-dwelling relatives. In battle, mountain dwarf armies are
(or, occasionally, in another clan) to learn a trade. Since dwarves live so likely to have more spears (30% maximum) and fewer crossbows (20%
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subjected to a long period of apprenticeship before they are considered W R VW WKD WKH R V V D G VRPHW PHV R V GH H H K G D HV WR
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In fact, it is. Above all, dwarves value law and order. This love of stabil
ity probably comes from the dwarves’ long life spans, for dwarves can
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a single lifetime. It shouldn’t be surprising, then, that they value things
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long-lived. For a dwarf, the earth is something to be loved because of its
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Dwarves also prize wealth, as it is something that can be developed
over a long period of time. All types of precious metal, but particularly
gold, are highly prized by dwarves, as are diamonds and other gems.
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Fifteen percent of derro use only a spiked buckler. This small shield
Derro are a degenerate race of dwarven stature. They have been skulk improves the derro’s AC by 1 against any one opponent. It is armed with
ing in the Underdark for ages, but they were discovered by the mind a central spike, which can be wielded as a second weapon (no penalty
ayers only ve centuries ago, and by the drow but shortly before that. because of the derro’s high Dexterity) for 1d4 points of impaling damage.
The derro have made a name for themselves by their marked cruelty. The derro will also have a hooked aklys, a short, heavy club that can be
It is said that a derro lives for just two things: to witness the slow, hu thrown for 1d6 points of crushing damage. It is attached to a thick leather
miliating death of surface demihumans, and especially humans; and the thong so that it can be retrieved. Thanks to the hook, the aklys also pulls
SH H V R R R HGJH WR WKH R GD H GV an opponent off-balance but it has only a 1-8 chance. These derro are con
Derro are short, with skin the color of an iced over lake (white, with sidered brave by their fellows; they are awarded the rarer, heavier armors
bluish undertones), sickly, pale yellow or tan hair (always straight), and (AC 4).
staring eyes that have no pupils. Their features remind dwarves of hu The remaining 10% of the derro are the sons and daughters of derro
PD V D G H H VD H R KD H R JK V VSRWWHG WK VKR W RD VH leaders. They are given heavier armor and trained in the use of the spear
W WV R KD 0RVW GH R HD D RRVH RVW PH R H RP WKH KD R and the military pick. They use bucklers (sans spikes) when not using the
derground creatures and dyed deep red or brown. Their armor is leather, VSHD WK RWK KD GV
studded in copper and brass. Leaders wear tougher armors made from the For every three derro encountered, there is one with 4 Hit Dice. For
K GHV R HDVWV D PR H JJHG WKD DWW H every six derro, there is one with 5 Hit Dice. If 10 or more, there is a 7
Hit Die leader with a 6 Hit Die lieutenant. If a party encounters 25 derro,
RPEDW Derro are one of the most dexterous of humanoid races (aver WKH R G H D RPSD HG H JKW + W H GH R R R + W H
aging 15-18), and their Armor Class must be adjusted for this. Normally, one with 6 Hit Dice, and one with 7. The leaders always wear the thicker
a derro party is well-equipped with weapons and spells. All derro carry armor and usually wield well-made (and occasionally magical) weapons.
VPD R DPH WD DGHV D HG VHFDUL K K D H W HDWHG DV GDJJH V W If 20 or more are encountered, they are accompanied by a savant
PRVW VH RWKH HDSR V DV H D G W R VW GH WV 6D D W GH R D H D H WR VH D VR W R PDJ D WHP
Half of all encountered derro carry a repeating light crossbow (12 R HDSR 6D D WV R G R WKH R R J VSH V HD HG DW
PD P P D JH W R VKRWV HD K R G V R W DSD W G SR WV D GRP affect normal res, anti-magic shell, EOL N FOR GNLOO ( 3 S RWLF
R GDPDJH H R RVV R PH V D RDW WKH R WV WK SR VR SDWWHU LFH VWRUP L LVLELOLW OH LWDWH OL W OL W L EROW PL RU FUHDWLR
If a derro wants to simply bring down his prey, he uses a poison that SDUDO DWLR UHS OVLR V DGR PD LF VSLGHU FOLPE H WULORT LVP DOO RI
causes an additional 2d6 points of damage (successful saving throw for IR DOO RI IRUFH 6D D WV KD H +W H D G D W R R WK HH VH
no additional damage). If he desires to prolong his target’s suffering, he magical items. Typical magical items are any potion, any scroll, UL V RI
VHV D SR VR WKDW KDV WKH VDPH H H WV DV D UD RI H IHHEOHPH W spell (a re resistance, invisibility, protection, D G VSHOO VWRUL D D G VW GGHG
V HVV VD J WK R G DWHV R SR VR GDPDJH OHDW HU DUPRU VK H GV HDSR V S WR EUDFHUV RI GHIH VH EURRF HV RI
Twenty- ve percent of derro carry a hook-fauchard, a long (6’+) pole V LHOGL FORDNV RI SURWHFWLR D G VR R 6D D WV D VW W H FRPSUH
arm that causes 1d4 points of impaling damage and can pull a man-sized H G OD D HV D G UHDG PD LF (as the spells).
or smaller creature off-balance 25% of the time. It takes one round to re 6D D WV D H DSD H R D W J DV VDJHV R H WR WK HH D HDV R VW G
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6W GH W VD D WV R R VSH V KD H +W H WKH R Duergar have infravision to 120 feet. They speak the duergar dialect of the
only one eld of study, and one minor magical item. dwarven tongue, “undercommon” (the trading language of subterranean
In combat, derro ght cunningly, with good tactics. They keep spell W HV D G WKH V H W VSHH K HPS R HG VRPH V WH D HD HDW HV
casters from effectively using magic, and in ict minor wounds until Intelligent duergar may speak other languages as well.
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VH D G VW DWH DWKH WKD WR V PS H R KD H SRR D VR RPEDW For every four single HD duergar encountered outside a lair,
(3-foot range) but keen hearing (treat as the blind- ghting, nonweapon there is one with 2 HD + 4 hp. If a band of nine are encountered outside a
pro ciency). D WKH H H D WH WK WK + KS R + KS D D V HDG J
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V D H WKD WKH R WRD V D G G R W GHHSH WKD JR VD GWR V QG OHYHO pick, light crossbow, chain mail, and shield;
They never expose themselves to direct sunlight; it nauseates them. Sun UG WK OHYHO hammer, short sword, plate mail, and shield;
JKW D GH R KH V H SRVHG WR W R VH H D GD V 6W GH R GR WK WK OHYHO hammer*, short sword*, plate mail*, and shield*;
visit the surface at night, raiding for humans or carrying out a savant’s UG WK UG WK OHYHO SULHVW WKLHI any usable*/any usable*;
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Derro are never encountered singly. From their combat tactics to their * 5% chance/level for magical item; for multi-class, add one-half of low
choice of spells, derro demonstrate a mob mentality. A lone derro is a er level (round up) to the higher level in order to nd the appropriate
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Derro lairs always have 3d4 + 30 normal derro, plus leaders. The mem
bers of the lair are led by the resident savants (1-3 in number) and their ap There are noncombatant duergar children equal to 10% of the total
prentices (2-5 students). Derro obey without question the puzzling, even number of duergar ghters encountered.
V GD G WDWHV RP WKH VD D W HDGH V The duergar’s stealth imposes a – penalty to opponents’ surprise rolls;
Also to be found in a derro lair are 5d6 + 10 human slaves. If any of the the duergar are surprised only on a 1 on 1d10. Their saving throws vs.
lair’s savants or students know the F DUP SHUVR spell, each slave has a 90% magical attacks gain a +4 bonus. They are immune to paralysis, illusion/
chance of being charmed. Derro hate humans more than any other race; SKD WDVP VSH V D G SR VR V
WKH VH K PD V R WKH PRVW GHPHD J PD D D R D G R HHG J All duergar possess innate magical abilities of H ODU HPH W D G L LVLELO
H R GR RW DSSHD WR R VK S D SR H V W WKH VD D WV W HDV H LW They can use these spells as wizards of a level equal to their hit points.
R HGJH D G WKH HVW VHHP WR R VK S WKH VD D WV H JD D VH H ODU HPH W WR H WKH J R R VK WKHPVH HV DV H
H R V D V R WKH WH WR R PDJ D WHPV VWHD J WKHP R DV D WK J WKH D H HD J R D J
H HVVD S KDV J WKHP RP PR H SR H HDW HV H R GR D JKW D H WV WKH G H JD DV R R V WKH H KD HG D W WR JD
RW VKD H WKH R H R JR G RPPR WR WKH G D H H DW HV D G WKH V S VH V HJDWHG H WH W V HG HG DWWD V D H PDGH WK D
KD H HH R WR SD H R WD W S HV R D H SRW R V R R D PDJ penalty to the attack roll, and opponents’ saving throws are made with
D WHP WK D P VV J RPPD G R G a +2 bonus. If the encounter occurs when the duergar are in darkness,
Every 20 years or so, the derro mount an all-out war against the other but their opponents are brightly illuminated, the duergar’s surprise ability
creatures of the Underdark. This is known as the Uniting War, and no D G H WH W D H R PD W WKH VW V H D SH D W WR WKH DWWD
savant really expects it to be won. The War is a means of winnowing out R V K H WKH RSSR H WV JD D R V WR VD J WK R V DJD VW DW
WKH HD HVW R WKH GH R D V D R D SR W R D D GH W W D G D KD H WD V H JD D H RW DG H VH D H WHG WKH JKW J H R WR KHV
to really create some terror in the Underdark. It also serves the purpose of D WH V PDJ D HDSR V R OL W D G faerie re VSH V
VWD W J PR V + PD V H WD KHD WKDW D D V H J R JKW There is a 10% chance that any duergar are accompanied by 2d4 giant
the Underdark, and they will send hundreds of scouting and adventuring steeders, used as mounts (see SLGHUV
parties to the underground to investigate. The derro welcome this new
VR H R V D HV DELWDW 6RFLHW H JD VR HW V V P D WR WKDW R RWKH G D H
W HV D WKR JK H V P K KD VKH H D VH R WKH KRVW H H R
(FRORJ H R D H R D G HW R GH J R G J W VH W R R ment deep underground. They do not venture to the surface except at
spice. They seek out other sustenance whenever possible. A derro hunting JKW R R J RRP GD V H JD H VSD V D HD K HD V
SD W V D S V HV D JH GD JH R V S H WKDW HHG D H W H D
rather than smaller, simpler food. The derro tendency to torment prey also
holds when hunting food. They also raid other races for food.

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depths underground. Duergar may be ghters, priests, thieves, or multi-
classed ghter/priests, ghter/thieves, or priest/thieves. Thieves are pro
cient in the use of poison.
Duergar appear to be emaciated, nasty-looking dwarves. Their com
plexions and hair range from medium to dark gray. They prefer drab
clothing designed to blend into their environment. In their lairs, they may
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Elementals are sentient beings that can possess bodies made of one of the RQWUROOLQJ DQ (OHPHQWDO H D VH WKH H HPH WD H R V DW H
R DV H HPH WV WKDW PD H S WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H D HD WK ing summoned to this plane, concentration in conjuring the creature is
re, or water. They normally reside on an elemental Inner Plane and will vital. In calling an elemental, a person must remain perfectly still and
R H H R WH HG R WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H WKH D H V PPR HG focus all of his attention on controlling the being. Any distraction to the
by magical means. (See 0D DO RI W H 3OD HV R PR H R PDW R R WKH V PPR H H WKH PH WD R SK V D HV W D D H WR R W R
nature of the various elemental planes.) Each elemental must adopt a shell the elemental when it arrives on the Prime Material plane. Elementals
in the Prime Material composed of the basic element it represents. And WKDW D H R W R HG D G D W J SR WKH R GHV HV D H D HG IUHH
R H WK V VKH V GHVW R HG WKH H HPH WD HW WR WV DW H S D H LOOHG If the party is lucky, a free-willed elemental will immediately re
:K H WKH H D H PD PR H SR H D G PR H WH JH W HV GH WV R turn to its plane. However, this occurs only 25% of the time.
WKH H HPH WD S D HV WKH RPPR H HPH WD V WKH HDV HVW WR R WD W D G In most cases (75% of the time), an uncontrolled elemental will immedi
WKH H R H WKH PRVW H H W V PPR HG ately attack the person or party who conjured it, also destroying anything
Their magical nature gives elementals great protection from attacks on that stands between it and its enemies. There is no way to gain control of
the Prime Material plane. Elementals are not harmed by any nonmagical the elemental once it is lost, and there is nothing the objects of the elemen
HDSR V R PDJ D HDSR V R HVV WKD R V HDW HV WK GH tal’s wrath can do but defend themselves. The elemental’s intense dislike
R +W H D G WKR W D PDJ D D W HV D RW KD P D H HPH WD of being away from its home plane is the only safeguard those conjuring
either. (Magical abilities include such characteristics as breath weapons, D H HPH WD D H SR WKH H HPH WD V G H D VH HPD
SR VR V SD D V V R H H H J PP H WR R PD HDSR DWWD V J R WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H V SD WR D RPPR H HPH WD WKH
Orcs, for example, are powerless against a conjured elemental unless one R W R HG H HPH WD D D V HW WR WV S D H R R J WK HH W V
KDSSH V WR SRVVHVV D HDSR WK R HWWH R V WR K W D WH R W R V RVW KHWKH W KDV GHVW R HG WKH HDW HV HVSR V H R
Though elementals do enjoy protection from many non-magical attacks D J WD D RP WV H HPH WD D RGH R RW
in the Prime Material plane, like all extraplanar and conjured creatures, There is always a 5% chance per round that an elemental is in the
H HPH WD V D H D H WHG SURWHFWLR IURP H LO spells. An elemental cannot Prime Material (beginning with the second round) that the creature will
strike a creature protected by this spell and must recoil from the spell’s break control and attack the person who summoned it. Also, if a person
R GD HV +R H H WKH H HPH WD D DWWD HDW HV S RWH WHG WKH V R GHG HG R RVHV R H W DW R K H R W R J D H HPH
spell as long as it doesn’t touch them. For example, a re elemental could tal, the creature will become free-willed. The elemental will rst attack
set the ground on re around the creature and wait for the blaze to spread. WKH SH VR KR V PPR HG W D G WKH GHVW R D J WK J W D
Each of the four types of common elemental has its own particular nd during the three turns after control is lost. The creature will then
VW H JWKV D G HD HVVHV DWWD PRGHV D G PHWKRG R PR HPH W GH return to its home in the Inner Planes. A free-willed elemental can be
pending on its plane of origin. These will be covered individually, by el VH W WR WV KRPH S D H D GLVPLVVDO VSH V DVW SR W W WKH H V R
emental type, in the next few pages. All common elementals share one a 50% chance of success for the spell in this situation.
major characteristic, however. They are basically stupid. This low intel A successfully controlled elemental will stay on the Prime Material only
ligence makes it dif cult for the elemental to resist a magical summons. R WKH G DW R R WKH VSH WKDW V PPR HG W D G W D H R W R HG
W H H WKH RPPR H HPH WD V JKW H R JK WR R W GRHV RW H RP D G VWD H S WR D GV SH H H R WKH SH VR KR V PPR HG W
H J WD H R R WV KRPH S D H D G KH G WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H If under control, an elemental can be dismissed by the summoner when
WV WDV V RPS HWH
6XPPRQLQJ DQ (OHPHQWDO There are three basic ways to call an elemental
to this plane, and the strength of the conjured elemental depends on the 6WHDOLQJ RQWURO RI DQ (OHPHQWDO Control of a conjured elemental can be
PHWKRG VHG WR V PPR W VWR H RP WKH SH VR KR V PPR HG W DVW J GLVSHO PD LF speci cal
ly at the magical control over the creature (not the elemental itself or the
Conjured by spell R +W H SH VR R W R J W 0RVW R WKH R PD HV R G VSH J PDJ DSS
Conjured by staff +W H 3OD HU V +D GERRN S +R H H KH GHD J WK R W R R H D
Conjured by summoning device +W H H HPH WD D R R WKH SH VR DWWHPSW J WKH VSH PHD V WKDW D
R W R KDV HH G VSH HG D G WKH HDW H V R HH HG
Obviously, the type of wizard or priest spell used to contact an el If control of the elemental is stolen, the creature will follow the wishes
emental will greatly affect the size of the creature on this plane. (See of the new person controlling it as if he or she summoned it in the rst
3OD HU V +D GERRN for speci cs.) Also, a conjured elemental’s height (in place. If the GLVSHO PD LF D V WKH H HPH WD PPHG DWH H VW H JWK
HHW V H D WR WV + W H VR WKH PHWKRG R V PPR J D H HPH WD ened to its maximum 8 hit points per die and the conjurer’s ability to con
to the Prime Material plane will also determine its size. W R WKH H HPH WD H J HDW H KD HG PD J D H DWWHPSWV WR
Each individual’s use of any spell, staff, or device in contacting the steal control of the creature impossible. Also, the elemental will recognize
elemental planes produces a unique call. This unique summons will only the person who sought to take control of its will as a threat. If the person
be answered by the inhabitants of a particular plane once per day. There H W J G J WKH HDW H RVHV R W R WKH H HPH WD PPHG
R H HD K R WKH PHWKRGV R V PPR J H HPH WD V VSH GH H D G DWH DWWD WKH SH VR KR DWWHPSWHG WR VWHD R W R R WV H H
staff—can be used by one person to call only one of any speci c type of before attacking the person who rst summoned it.
common elemental per day. If a staff is used four times in one day, for
H DPS H D R W SHV R H HPH WD V P VW H D HG R H
The only exception to this is a character using more than one method
to call elementals. Then, the conjurer can call a number of elementals
of the same type equal to the number of methods he or she uses. This
PHD V D SH VR WK D GH H D G D VWD D V PPR W R HD WK H
HPH WD V +R H H D SH VR WK W R VWD V D VW V PPR R R H
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 Elemental, Air/Earth
LU (DUWK
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any air Any land
) (4 (1 9H DH 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any Any
,(7 Air Earth, metal, or gem
,17(//, (1 ( Low (5-7) Low (5-7)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral

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,7 , ( R R
7 + +
+ +
+ +
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 HDSR R HWWH HDSR R HWWH
WR K W WR K W
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil
6,=( L to H (8’ to 16’ tall) L to H (8’ to 16’ tall)
02 /( + +
Champion (15-16) Champion (15-16)
16 HD: Fanatic (17) 16 HD: Fanatic (17)
39 / ( + +
+ + Earth elementals can be conjured in any area of earth or stone. This type
+ + R RPPR H HPH WD DSSHD V R WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H DV D H D JH
K PD R G PDGH R KDWH H W SHV R G W VWR HV S H R V PHWD V D G
Air elementals can be conjured in any area of open air where gusts of wind gems it was conjured from. It has a cold, expressionless face, and its two
are present. The common air elemental appears as an amorphous, shift eyes sparkle like brilliant, multifaceted gems. Though it has a mouth-like
ing cloud when it answers its summons to the Prime Material plane. They opening in its face, an earth elemental will rarely speak. Their voices can
D H VSHD W WKH D J DJH D H KHD G WKH K JK S W KHG VK H R H KHD G WKH V H H R GHHS W H V WKH P JV R HD WK D HV D G
D WR DGR R WKH R PRD R D P G JKW VWR P WKH J G J R VWR H R VWR H
Though earth elementals travel very slowly, they are relentless in the
RPEDW :K H D H HPH WD V D H RW HDG WD J H WR WKH KD WD WV R ful llment of their appointed tasks. An earth elemental can travel through
S D HV RWKH WKD WKH R WKH D VW H D RSSR H W WK D VW R J R VR G J R G R VWR H WK R SH D W WR PR HPH W R GH WH W +R
cused blast of air that, like a giant, invisible st, does 2-20 points of damage. H H WKHVH H HPH WD V D RW W D H WK R JK DWH WKH P VW H WKH JR
The extremely rapid rate at which these creatures can move make them D R G WKH RG R DWH WKH SDWK R JR GH W W D H J WKH
very useful on vast battle elds or in extended aerial combat. In fact, the air ground. Earth elementals prefer the latter as it keeps them moving, more
elemental’s mastery of its natural element gives it a strong advantage in R HVV D VW D JKW H WR D G WKH JRD
combat above the ground. In aerial battles, they gain a +1 to hit and a +4 to
the damage they in ict. RPEDW Earth elementals will always try to ght on the ground and will
The most feared power of an air elemental is its ability to form a whirl R DH HW HG WR J J S WKDW DG D WDJH H D VH R WKH RVH
wind upon command. Using this form, the air elemental appears as a D D H WR WKH R D G HD WK WKHVH H HPH WD V GR SR WV R GDPDJH
W DWHG H H VHG R H WK D RRW RWWRP G DPHWH D G RRW WRS (4d8) whenever they strike a creature that rests on the ground.
diameter. The height of the whirlwind depends on the Hit Dice of the el Against constructions with foundations in earth or stone, earth elemen
emental. An air elemental of 8 Hit Dice will produce a whirlwind standing WD V GR J HDW GDPDJH PD J WKHP H W HPH VH R D P HV V HJ J D
40 feet tall; a 12 Hit Dice elemental produces a whirlwind standing 60 feet forti cation. For example, a reinforced door, which might require a few
tall; and a 16 Hit Dice elemental produces a whirlwind standing 80 feet R GV WR VKDWWH V J R H W R D PHWKRGV D H VPDVKHG WK HDVH
tall. It takes one full turn to form and dissipate this cone. by an earth elemental. They can even level a small cottage in a few rounds.
This whirlwind lasts for one melee round, sweeps away and kills all An earth elemental’s effectiveness against creatures in the air or water
HDW HV GH +W H WKH D HD R WV R H D G GRHV SR WV is limited; the damage done by the elemental’s sts on airborne or water
of damage to all creatures it fails to kill outright. If, because of overhead borne targets is lessened by 2 points per die (to a minimum of 1 point of
R VW W R V WKH K G D V WR HD K WV KH JKW W D R V HHS GDPDJH SH G H
S HDW HV GH +W H D G GR SR WV R GDPDJH WR D RWKH V
WV R H

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Elemental, Fire/Water
)LUH :DWHU
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any dry land Large areas of water
) (4 (1 9H DH 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any Any
,(7 Any combustible Any liquid
,17(//, (1 ( Low (5-7) Low (5-7)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral

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,7 , ( R R
7 + +
+ +
+ +
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 .
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 HDSR R HWWH HDSR R HWWH
WR K W WR K W
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil
6,=( L to H (8’ to 16’ tall) L to H (8’ to 16’ tall)
02 /( + +
Champion (15-16) Champion (15-16)
16 HD: Fanatic (17) 16 HD: Fanatic (17)
39 / ( + +
+ +
+ + H Water elementals can be conjured in any area containing a large amount
of water or watery liquid. At least one thousand cubic feet of liquid is re
Fire elementals can be conjured in any area containing a large open quired to create a shell for the water elemental to inhabit. Usually a large
ame. To provide a re elemental with an adequate shell of Prime Ma pool serves this purpose, but several large kegs of wine or ale will do just
terial ame, a re built to house an elemental should have a diameter of DV H
DW HDVW V HHW D G HD K D P P P R R HHW WR WKH D The water elemental appears on the Prime Material plane as a high-
On the Prime Material plane, a re elemental appears as a tall sheet of crested wave. The elemental’s arms appear as smaller waves, one thrust
ame. The re elemental will always appear to have two armlike append out on each side of its main body. The arms ebb and ow, growing longer
ages, one on each side of its body. These arms seem to icker back into the or shorter as the elemental moves. Two orbs of deep green peer out of the
creature’s aming body, only to spring out from its sides seconds later. front of the wave and serve the elemental as eyes. Like all other common
The only facial features of a re elemental are two large glowing patches H HPH WD V DWH H HPH WD V D H VSHD R WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H
of brilliant blue re, which seem to function as eyes for the elemental. W WKH R HV D H KHD G WKH DVK J R D HV R R VKR HV D G
Like all common elementals, re elementals rarely speak on the Prime WKH KR R D R HD JD H
0DWH D S D H WKR JK WKH R HV D H KHD G WKH D H D G K VV
of a large re. RPEDW In combat, the water elemental is a dangerous adversary. It pre
fers to ght in a large body of water where it can constantly disappear
RPEDW Because they resent being conjured to this plane, re elementals H HDWK WKH D HV D G V GGH V H S HK G WV RSSR H W :KH
are erce opponents who will attack their enemies directly and savagely, WKH H HPH WD VW HV W DVKHV R W WK D K JH D H H D P GR J
taking what joy they can in burning the weak creatures and objects of the SR WV R GDPDJH
Prime Material to ashes. In combat, a re elemental lashes out with one of :DWH H HPH WD V D H D VR D VH R V WK HDW WR VK SV WKDW RVV WKH
its ever-moving limbs, doing 3-24 points of damage. Any ammable object paths. A water elemental can easily overturn small craft (one ton of
struck by the re elemental must save versus magical re at a R PPH VK S SH K W G H R WKH H HPH WD D G VWRS R V R D PRVW D HVVH
G DWH HJ WR (one ton of ship per hit point of the elemental). Ships not completely
Fire elementals do have some limitations on their actions in the VWRSSHG D H HPH WD H V R HG D SH H WDJH H D WR WKH
Prime Material plane. They are unable to cross water or non ammable ratio of ship’s tons over the hit points of the attacking elemental.
liquids. Often, a quick dive into a nearby lake or stream is the only Though the water elemental is most effective in large areas of open
thing that can save a powerful party from certain death from a re DWH W D H D HG SR WR VH H D DWW H R G D G RVH WR WKH
elemental. Also, because their natural abilities give them some built-in RG R DWH RP K K W D RVH +R H H WKH PR HPH W R WKH DWH
resistance to ame-based attacks, creatures with innate re-using abili H HPH WD R D G V WKH PRVW HVW WHG R D H HPH WD W SH D DWH H
ties, like red dragons, take less damage from a re elemental’s attack. HPH WD D RW PR H PR H WKD D GV D D RP WKH DWH W DV R
The elemental subtracts 1 point from each die of damage it does to jured from, and 1 point of damage is subtracted from each die of damage
these creature (to a minimum of 1 point of damage per die). they in ict out of the water (to a minimum of 1 point of damage per die).

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 Elemental, Air Kin
6 OSK HULDO 6HUYDQW
/,0 7( 7( ,1 + JK D W W GHV Any (see below)
R W HHWRSV
) (4 (1 9H DH 9H DH
2 1,= 7,21 6R WD 6R WD
7,9,7 /( Any Any
,(7 Omnivore : G
,17(//, (1 ( Exceptional Semi- (2-4)
(15-16)
7 ( 6 ( Q (×10), X Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral (good) Neutral

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,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . 8-32 (8d4)
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R 6HH H R
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R R HWWH HDSR
WR K W
0 , (6,67 1 ( 50% Nil
6,=( M (4’-5’ tall) L (8’ tall)
02 /( Elite (14) Elite (14)
39 / (

6 SKV D H HD W K PD R G RPH WK JV H G DJR HV

Their wings are 4-5 feet long and translucent, clear, or spotted with iri
descent color. Their long, bright, hair may be any “normal” color, or blue,
purple, or green. They wear owing, diaphanous robes which accent their (FRORJ 6 SKV V D PD WD WKH G VWD H RP WKH PR H P GD H
JV R KD humanoid races, but associate freely with nymphs and dryads. Aerial
6 SKV D H H DWHG WR D H HPH WD V D G WR PSKV SH KDSV R J DW J PR VWH V R DV R D HHG R WKHP W WKH D H J HDWH GD JH RP
as a cross-breed between nymphs and aerial servants. They speak Com H K PD R G PD HV KR DWWHPSW WR DSW H WKHP R GD S SRVHV
mon and their own musical language. Sylphs are friendly and may (20%)
H H G DG H W H V D G J H WKHP D G H KD JH R D D R HULDO 6HUYDQW
This creature is a form of air elemental native to the plane of elemental
RPEDW Sylphs defend themselves only with magical abilities. A sylph Air, as well as the Ethereal and Astral planes, and can be summoned to the
can cast spells as a 7th-level wizard, and most prefer spells of elemental 3 PH 0DWH D S D H H V
air. In addition, the sylph can become L LVLEOH DW LOO D G V PPR D D Normally invisible, if seen on their home plane, they resemble legless
H HPH WD R H HD K HH K PD R GV R VSD J H VPR H WK HPSW H HV D V DVK R D PR WK
and long, four- ngered hands.
DELWDW 6RFLHW Sylphs rarely touch ground in the lowlands. They are Aerial servants try to avoid combat on their native planes. An aerial
fond of travel, and it is rare to nd one near its home. VH D W KDV D 6W H JWK R D G DWWD V J D J D G VW D J J
6 SK HVWV D H K JK G G D VW VRPH R PHG RP KDWH H PD RSSR H WV D V J GDPDJH WK WKH K W D G HD K R G W
WH D V D H D D D H RWKH V D H H D R DWH HW HDWV SH KHG WD W HHV R the victim breaks free. A character with exceptional Strength receives
D HG WR PR WD V 6 SKV S H H V PS H D G JKW SRVVHVV R V HHS D SH H WDJH KD H H D WR WKH SH H WDJH R H HSW R D 6W H JWK
ing only gems and magical items as treasure. They often trade wealth for HDW HV WK 6W H JWK D G D R H HD HH HDV HDW HV
VK JV V K DV JKW G DSH HV V V D G S R V WK PR H K W SR WV WKD WKH DH D VH D W D H VH HD WV J DVS
There is a 1% chance that a sylph’s home holds an egg or a child. All Aerial servants penalize opponents surprise rolls by –5 when invisible.
V SKV D H HPD H D G PDWH WK K PD R G PD HV S H H J H HV W A cleric who summons an aerial servant will be attacked unless behind
sometimes accepting a human or hal ing mate. Three months after con D SURWHFWLR IURP H LO because the servants resent being summoned. Other
HSW R WKH V SK D V D SHD HJJ D VSH D HVW D G V PPR V D D wise, the servant will complete any duty for the cleric, except ghting, as
H HPH WD WR J D G W 6 PR WKV DWH WKH HJJ KDW KHV D D J WK fast as possible. If the servant is prevented from completing its mission, it
wing buds. The child grows at the same rate as a human child, gaining JRHV VD H D G HW V WR WKH V PPR J H
magical abilities at age ve, and full ight by age 10. Aerial servants are wanderers drawn to areas of extreme weather. If
The sylph has the innate ability to levitate; wings are needed only to caught in a storm, there is a 5% chance it will be blown in two; this is the
provide thrust. If a sylph’s wings are injured, it can only glide or hover. R D W D HS RG H
Anti-magical attacks may ground a sylph by negating its power of OH L Aerial servants must feed on winds of their home planes at least once
WDWLR 6 SKV H R S WR HD V HWD J WKH R WK RR V SH PR WK R V H G GDPDJH SH GD R H WKDW WKH JR WKR W
WK R JKR W WKH HV HHG J
Every 28 years, all sylphs gather in a grand meeting to trade, share
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Elemental, Earth Kin
3HFK 6DQGOLQJ
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any subterranean Temperate or
W RS D VD G R
V WH D HD
) (4 (1 5D H 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 D 6R WD
7,9,7 /( D HVV Any
,(7 Omnivore 0 H DV
,17(//, (1 ( Average to excep Non- (0)
tional (8-16)
7 ( 6 ( 6HH H R Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral good Neutral

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,7 , (
7
12 2) 77 .6
0 ( 77 . HDSR
63( , / 77 .6 6HH H R Nil
63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( 25% Nil
6,=( S (4’ tall) L (10’ diameter)
02 /( Average (10) Unsteady (7)
/(9(/ 3 9 / (

The pech are creatures of the plane of elemental Earth, though some have
extensive mines in the deepest regions of the Prime Material plane. They
G H GD S D HV D G R VWR H
Pech are thin and have long arms and legs. Their broad hands and feet
are excellent for bracing and employing tools to work stone. They have
pale, yellowish skin and red or reddish brown hair. Their esh is nearly 6DQGOLQJ
as hard as granite. Their eyes are large and have no pupils. Pech have These creatures are composed of silicates and originated on the elemental
D V R WR HHW plane of Earth. They look like piles of sand and can vary color to blend with
D J R GV 6D G JV KD H WKH VDPH WHPSH DW H DV WKH V R G JV
RPEDW The pech use picks and peat hammers (treat as war hammers) D G D H PP H WR VOHHS F DUP ROG D G RWKH P G D H W J VSH V R
R R D G D PDPH W D G D H V D H SSHG WK H D P H VR attacks. They claim territories with boundaries recognizable only by them.
HD K 3H K KD H 6W H JWK 6D G JV D H RW DJJ HVV H HVV S R R HG W J D G WKH WH WR
Each pech can cast four VWR H V DSH D G R VWR H WHOO VSH V SH GD ries from intruders. If stepped on, a sandling re exively lunges upward,
Four pech can band together to cast a DOO RI VWR H VSH DV D WK H H trapping 1-2 man-sized opponents; opponents receive a –2 penalty to sur
mage. Eight together can cast a stone to esh VSH * R S VSH V D H DVW prise rolls when attacked in this manner. If the sandling hits its targets,
but once per day by any group. Pech are immune to petri cation. WKH D H D H WR DWWD R GH H G R G R GV 6D G JV D VR DWWD
When ghting lithic monsters such as stone golems, gargoyles, or galeb by slashing with an abrasive pseudopod. If at least 10 gallons of water
G K SH K D H WH DSD H R R J WKHP WR H DV WKH R D H SR HG R D VD G J W V D H WHG DV D VOR VSH D G WV DWWD V
HGJH R VWR H D R V WKHP DWWD DSD W DJD VW V K HDW HV D VH R KD R PD GDPDJH
even with nonmagical weapons. Each successful strike does maximum Sandlings have no society, and their erce defense of their territories
GDPDJH V D S H GHV RRSH DW R H H WK RWKH PHP H V R WKH R
race. They live on minerals, but despise organic matter, always moving
DELWDW 6RFLHW 3H K D H DV D JRRG D G SHD H HDW HV WKDW VH H D K G HG D GV RP D S D H WKH KD H HG D W GH
want to be left to themselves. They hate bright light and open skies, A sandling grows until it reaches its full size, 10 feet in diameter, then
and they are quick to ask others to douse lights. Their lairs are con HS RG HV GG J 6D G J GV VS W RP WKH SD H W KH WKH
VW WHG WK PH R V KR H SR WV VR WKDW DOOV RI VWR H D are about 2 inches long, and an adult’s territory may swarm with thou
stop intruders. Their lair holds 10-40 individuals, with equal numbers VD GV R WKHVH HDW HV :KH D D W J R V WR DW HDVW KHV
of females and males, and young equal to 20-50% of the females. diameter, it either moves off to nd its own territory, or is hunted and
killed by the parent. A group of immature sandlings forms a surface
(FRORJ The pech home plane is hostile, so many travel to the Prime WK P DG W PSV K K PD W S WKH D
Material plane to search for a better life. They have few enemies there. 6D G JV KD H WW H H H W R D H RV VWHP WD J R D D WR
Pech do not save large amounts of treasure; they mine for things to trade R WKH P H D V D SD H R D G D HV VRPHW PHV VHH WKHP
with others for food or services. They do sometimes create simple, un hopes of nding a rich mineral deposit. They are said to be excellent in
obtrusive ornamental objects for everyday use. A pech lair may contain gredients for mortar, but they and many druids object to this treatment.
W DGH JHPV S V G VKHV D G WH V V R HG RP VWR H D G
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6DODPDQGHU )LUH 6QDNH
/,0 7( 7( ,1 6SH D Fires
) (4 (1 5D H Uncommon
2 1,= 7,21 3D 3D
7,9,7 /( Any Any
,(7 Omnivore Fire
,17(//, (1 ( High (13-14) Semi- (2-4)
7 ( 6 ( F Q
/, 10(17 KDRW H Neutral

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7
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0 ( 77 . 2-12/1-6 (weapon)
63( , / 77 .6 +HDW Paralyzation
63( , / ()(16(6 R HWWH WR K W Immune to re
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil Nil
6,=( M (7’ long) S (2’-3’ long)
02 /( Elite (13) Steady (11)
39 / (

Salamanders are natives of the elemental plane of Fire, and thus they thrive
in hot places. These cruel, evil creatures come to the Prime Material plane
R HDVR V R R WR WKHP
The head and torso of a salamander is copper-colored and has a hu
man-like appearance. Most of the time (80%), this aspect is a male, with
aming beard and moustache. The female version has owing, ery red
hair. Both aspects have glowing yellow eyes that sometimes switch to u
orescent green. All aspects carry a shiny metal spear, resembling highly
SR VKHG VWHH
The lower torso is that of a large snake, with orange coloring shading to
dull red at the tail end. The entire body is covered with wispy appendages
WKDW DSSHD WR W D H H H R V PHG
RPEDW A salamander typically attacks with its metal spear, which in
icts 1d6 points of damage plus a like amount for the spear’s heat. At the
VDPH W PH W D DVK R W D G R D R G D RSSR H W WK WV V D H H
WD R VW W J R G SR WV R GDPDJH S V D DGG W R D G SR WV
of damage from the heat of its body. While re-resistant creatures do not
suffer from the salamander’s heat damage, they are still subject to the spear
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6D DPD GH V D H D H WHG R PDJ D HDSR R HDW HV
of a magical nature or those of 4 + 1 or more Hit Dice. They are impervious
to all re-based attacks. OHHS F DUP D G ROG VSH V D H H H W H DJD VW
WKHP R G DVHG DWWD V D VH D DGG W R D SR W R GDPDJH SH G H
of damage. The head and upper body of the salamander has an AC of 5,
while the lower body is AC 3.
A favorite salamander tactic, if the creature is encountered in a lava pit
or roaring re, is to grab its opponents and hurl them into the ames. The
W P R G DW D WD H GDPDJH RP R WD W WK WKH VD DPD GH
then take even more from being thrown inside a roaring con agration.
+D J D DVW G VSRV W R D G D H H W VD DPD GH V HVSH W R
power, either the ability to resist their re or the capability to do great
damage. Anyone else is dealt a painful, slow, burning death. It is rumored
WKDW WKH KD H VRPH VR W R GHD JV WK WKH H HHW
:KH H R WH HG R WKH 3 PH S D H VD DPD GH V D H R G S D
ing in forest res, lava ows, re pits, and other areas of extreme heat.
They usually appear on the Prime plane for a purpose, and if in the middle
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(FRORJ These ery creatures’ ichor is useful in the creation of SRWLR V RI
re resistance, D G WKH PHWD R WKH VSHD V D H VHG WR HDWH rings of re
UHVLVWD FH
)LUH 6QDNH
Some sages say that re snakes are larval salamanders. Fire snakes, col
ored in shades from blood-red to orange, are always found in res. Some
large permanent res contain 1d6 of these creatures, though in smaller,
temporary res like re pits and oil bowls, there may be but one snake.
The only treasure the snakes have is the gems they often accumulate.
6 H WKH R R PDW KHV WKH V R G JV WKH D V S VH RSSR
nents easily (-4 penalty to opponents’ surprise rolls). Their bite in icts 1d4
points of damage and injects a mild venom that causes paralyzation of the
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DELWDW 6RFLHW Salamanders are native to the elemental plane of Fire.

They come to the Prime Material plane for reasons known only to them,
though it is rumored that powerful wizards and priests of certain religions
D V PPR WKHP R D VKR W W PH 6D DPD GH V KDWH R G S H H J WHP
peratures of 300 degrees or more; they can abide lower temperatures for
only a few hours. Their lairs are typically at least 500 degrees. Any treasure
R G WKH H V WKH VR W WKDW D V H WK V KHDW V K DV V R GV D PR
rods, other ferrous items, and jewels. Things of a combustible nature, such
DV SD KPH W D G RRG VR W PHWD V V K DV JR G D G V H D G GV
K K R D D D H H H R G VD DPD GH D V

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Elemental, Water Kin
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These creatures from the elemental plane of Water, sometimes called “hon
eyed ones,” are unpredictable and playful; half are chaotic neutral, and
others tend toward good or evil. Using disguise, nereids lead sailors to
WKH GRRPV
Nereids are transparent in water, 95% undetectable except as froth
and golden seaweed. Upon contact with air, they assume human form,
V D DV R SW R V R J HPD HV WK R J JR GH KD SHD
white skin, and sparkling green eyes. Their voices and songs are lovely.
A nereid always carries a white shawl, either in its hands or over head
and shoulders, and is lightly clad in white and gold. If confronted by
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65% chance to see through the disguise. All males who see a nereid are
incapable of harming it (no saving throw).
RPEDW Nereids can spit venom 20 feet, blinding a target for 2d6 rounds
if it hits; the venom can be washed away with water. A blinded victim’s
attack rolls, saving throws, and AC are all worsened by 4 until the effects
HD R
Nereids can FR WURO DWHU within 30 feet; it can use waves to slow move
PH W WR normal, increase chances of drowning by 10%, or crash with a
RD WKDW GHD H V KD D WH V WK HHW R G R GV S H D W R V
are not taken. Nereids can also form the water to look like a water weird,
and cause it to strike as a 4 HD monster and in ict 1d4 points of damage.
A nereid is 85% likely to have a pet for protection, with equal chances
R D J D W HH J D W RWWH J D W SR VR R V V D H J D W R WRS V J D W
V G GR SK J D W HH K R VW J D
If the nereid makes a successful saving throw vs. poison, she can ow
like water, avoiding weapon damage or escaping a captor. The nereid’s
VV D VHV D PD WR G R HVV KH PD HV D V HVV VD J WK R V attacks as a 6 HD creature; those hit must make a successful saving throw
breath weapon, with a –2 penalty. If he lives, he nds ecstasy.
The nereid protects its shawl at all costs, for it contains the nereid’s
essence; if it is destroyed, the nereid dissolves into formless water. Posses
sion of a nereid’s shawl gives a character control over the creature, which
D HSW RPPD GV WR D R G GDPDJH WR WKH VKD 6WR HV WH R R
R H H GV KR R R WKH VK SV R SR H RHV KR KD H VWR H WKH
shawls. A nereid will lie and attempt anything short of violent action to
HJD WV VR VKD
DELWDW 6RFLHW A nereid found on the Prime Material plane has either
escaped or been exiled from its home plane. Though usually solitary, a
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HG WKH H GHVW
Polluted waters drain nereids’ vigor, and even good nereids may attack
those who pollute their lairs. Nereids do not value metals, but save any
magical treasure they gain. The nereid has no goals or ambitions other
WKD D R W J DWH
(FRORJ Nereid shawls command handsome sums, but are seldom sold
and are very rare. One who holds a shawl can use the enslaved nereid as a
J GH R WKH S D H R :DWH
:DWHU :HLUG
These strange creatures from the plane of Water are hostile when encoun
WH HG R WKH 3 PH 0DWH D S D H DV WKH D H V D PDJ D HSW RP
going home. If communication is achieved, a bargain can sometimes be
VW WK WKH HDW H
Water weirds appear to be common water; a GHWHFW L LVLELOLW H HD V
VRPHWK J DP VV W RW WKH DW H R WKH WK HDW :KH D DWH H G GH
tects a living being, it assumes serpentine form (this takes two rounds). It
vs. paralyzation, or be pulled into the water. Each round spent in the wa
ter requires another saving throw; failure indicates death by drowning,
which releases energy that the water weird consumes. A water weird that
comes in contact with a normal water elemental has a 50% chance to usurp
R WR R W
:DWH H GV WD H R KS GDPDJH RP S H J D G V DVK J HDS
ons. They take half damage from re, none if they make a successful sav
ing throw. Intense cold acts as a VOR spell on water weirds. If reduced to
0 hp or less, a water weird is disrupted, and it re-forms in two rounds. A
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7HPSHVW 6NULD LW
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7,9,7 /( Any Any
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(5-10)
7 ( 6 ( . Nil
/, 10(17 KDRW H WD Neutral evil

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to hit; see below to hit; see below
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39 / ( + +
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The tempest is a living storm which appears as a dark storm cloud of com
paratively small size. Human or bestial features can often be seen in the setting re to combustibles, melting metals, and shattering barriers. An
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carry the electrical impulses that maintain the storm’s energy. D H W H G J WR HD K WKH HDW HV V GH
Tempests have no language that humans may learn. They can commu Tempests can also use a chilling wind to affect opponents, causing
DWH WK D D G DWH H HPH WD V D G WKH D G JH HV WK R JK GDPDJH DV D F LOO WR F VSH G SR WV R GDPDJH D G WKH RVV R SR W
subtle wind buffets and spatterings of precipitation. A few, perhaps 10%, R 6W H JWK HVV WKH W P PD HV D V HVV VD J WK R V VSH V
have learned to speak a few words of Common. Their voices are very soft This attack takes the place of either an electrical attack or another wind
D GV D W WK D K W R PD H HK G WKH R GV DWWD
A tempest can produce up to 20 gallons of rain per round if it concen
RPEDW Tempests are territorial and consider any violation of their air W DWHV D G R JRHV RWKH DWWD V K H D J :K H S H S WDW R V V
space to be a direct challenge. They feed on moisture from animals and D H H G VW WHG WK R JKR W WV D HD WKH WHPSHVW D R H W DWH
often hunt in and around their territories. They have a number of innate the fall to ll a hole, wash out a bridge, or otherwise harm its victims.
D W HV K K WKH D VH WR PD H H P VH D H R RWKH HDW HV Tempests are immune to wind, gas, and water attacks, and take only
Unless otherwise speci ed, all special abilities are used as if the tempest half damage from electrical or cold-based attacks. They are immune to all
were a 9th-level wizard. A tempest can make two attacks each round, one HDSR V R HVV WKD H KD WPH W
V J WV G SR H V D G R H V J WV JKW J SR H
Once per round, a tempest can use L G DOO R VW RI L G R PD DELWDW 6RFLHW There is much speculation about the origin of these be
attack with a strong wind buffet for 2-16 points of damage. Alternately, ings, who are apparently related to elementals and to genie-kind. Tempests
W PD HDWH D VPD K G K K V R D VKDSH HHW G DP are composed of all four basic elements, re, earth, air, and water; re in
eter at the bottom, and 30 feet in diameter at the top. The whirlwind can be the form of lightning, earth in their silver “circulatory system,” air in their
up to 50 feet high, and must connect to the tempest’s main body. winds, and water in the form of rain. They may be summoned acciden
The tempest takes one full round to create the whirlwind, which can WD KH D VSH DVWH W HV WR V PPR D H HPH WD HVSH D R H R
R H D D HD R V D H HHW SH R G : WK WKDW D HD W D WRPDW air or water. At the DM’s option, when a summoning is interfered with,
D V HHSV D D D G VD HDW HV WK HVV WKD +W H D G the caster may be given a 10%-50% chance to summon a tempest. These
D VHV G SR WV R GDPDJH WR D HDW HV K K W D V WR R W JKW H JV PD D VR H DWW D WHG D HDW HU V PPR L spell, with a 1% (non-
Tempests may also use their powers over the air to penalize missile P DW H KD H R DSSHD J HD K W PH D VSH V DVW
attacks by –6, or to batter down ying creatures, causing falling dam
age to ying creatures that fail to make a successful saving throw vs.
paralyzation.
A tempest can also cast a OL W L EROW R H SH R G DW R H WP
The OL W L EROW D VHV R H G H R GDPDJH SH + W H R WKH WHPSHVW
A victim of a lightning attack can make a saving throw vs. spells; if suc
cessful, the victim takes only half damage. The tempest’s OL W L EROW V
like the 3rd-level wizard spell in other respects, having a length of 80 feet,

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Elemental, Composite
Some sages believe these creatures are jann that have been injured in Each skriaxit can form its winds into razor sharp lashes, in icting 2d10
VRPH D D G D RW HWD K PD R P :KDWH H WKH R J WKH SR WV R GDPDJH R D V HVV VW H
do breed and reproduce as storms. Though “male” and “female” do Though they were originally summoned from the elemental plane of
RW W GHV H WKH G H H W W SHV R WHPSHVWV WKH H D H W R JH Air, they have merged with earth, and the Prime Material plane is now
GH V :KH J VWR PV R G H H W JH GH V PHHW WKH KD H D H their home. Thus, they cannot be sent to an elemental plane by a holy
tempestuous affair, causing a great con agration that may last more word or similar magic. No known magic can control them, though they
WKD D HH + D HV R WR DGRHV D H S RG HG HJ D RP D H V V HSW H WR D GV DJD VW D H HPH WD V
WKH PDVV WR HD KD R SR WKH V R G J D HD Each skriaxit pack is led by a Great Skriax, the most evil member of the
When the storm nally breaks, the two tempests leave the area, and the pack. This creature has 24 + 24 Hit Dice and gains a +4 bonus to attack and
residue they leave behind forms 1d4 infant tempests. These infant storms, GDPDJH R V
VRPHW PHV H H HG WR DV WD W PV R WH W D H WRJHWKH W WKH HD K
maturity, one year after birth. The young storms have 6 Hit Dice each, and DELWDW 6RFLHW 6 D WV D H K JK WH JH W W H W HPH H H
D VH R WKH VW RI L G SR H HV GHV S RG J D ementals, combinations of the elements of air and earth. They hate and
0RVW WHPSHVWV WH DW D VHHP WR KD H H VWR P G VSRV W R V fear nothing, but simply delight in destruction. They feed on terror and
Their hunger for animal life goes beyond their need for the moisture con destruction; once they have caused enough catastrophe, they sleep for 1d3
WD HG D PD RG HV 6RPH VDJHV VSH DWH WKDW WKH SK V D R P H W HV :K H DV HHS WKH D RW H D H WHG D D D H J
R SRVV VRPH H H W WKH K VWR D VHV WKHP WR KDWH D PD H They reawaken when hungry. They view humans, demihumans, and hu
It is quite possible that the electrical impulses produced by animal brains PD R GV DV S D WK JV WK WKH VDPH VDG VW DWW W GH DV D K PD K G
D VH SD WR WKH WHPSHVW playing with a y. They may amuse themselves by listening to humans
Tempests may be related to skriaxits, the living sandstorms of some D JD WK WKHP W K PD V KD H RWK J R WH HVW WR R H WKHP
worlds’ deserts. No tempest has ever been known to encounter a skriaxit,
D G WKH H DW R VK S D G SRVV H WH D W R V D H RPS HWH R (FRORJ 6 D WV HHG SR WKH HPRW R V R WH R D G HD WKH JH H DWH
WKRVH WKH GHVW R D G
(FRORJ Tempests feed on the moisture found in animal bodies. Though
D H WR D VH KD P WR J HDW HV GD J WKH PR VW H WKH UFWLF 7HPSHVW
KR H RVH WR WKH J R G D WH D DWW H WR V WKH DWH RP GHDG RSSR This is a variety of tempest found only in arctic regions and some of the
H WV DV H DV D DWH WKH PD KD H S H S WDWHG G J WKH DWW H R GH WHPSH DWH D GV :K H WKH D H V P D WR WHPSHVWV PRVW HVSH WV
They are sometimes found scavenging after great battles between humans. their special powers differ. They cannot use the whirlwind or OL W L EROW
HPR J DWH RP D R SVH WKH H GH W D H WR HW WR H powers of the standard tempest. Instead, they can either cause snow to fall
D D UDLVH GHDG VSH WKR JK UHV UUHFWLR D G RWKH VSH V R R PD R DVW LFH VWRUP spells. The arctic tempest usually uses a hail form of LFH
When a tempest is killed, a silver residue rains down from its form. If VWRUP but may use sleet instead. It can cause very cold snow to fall, in ict
D H JDWKH HG WK V HV G H S R GHV D PDVV R V H H D H W WR G J G SR WV R R G GDPDJH WR WKRVH H HDWK W 9 W PV KR PD H D
silver pieces. Though valuable as a precious metal, the silver can also be V HVV VD J WK R V VSH V V H R KD GDPDJH RP WKH DWWD
VHG DV D RPSR H W PD J D D G RI OL W L R DVW J D HDWKH Like the standard tempest, the arctic variety can make only two attacks
H DWHG VSH WV R WKH V H D H D VR VH R PD J RWKH HDWKH R SH R G R H V J D G SR H V K DV VW RI L G R L G DOO D G
H HPH WD H DWHG PDJ D WHPV R H V J D R G DVHG SR H V K DV LFH VWRUP R FD VH V R It may also
Genies and elementals are enemies of tempests; they often attack them, V VW W WH D H H W D DWWD R H WKH R WV R PD DWWD V D V J GDP
D G WHPSHVWV HVSR G H PD H +R H H VRPH JH HV HVSH D DJH DV D V RFNL UDVS VSH R G SR WV R GDPDJH
djinn and marids, keep tempests as pets, training them as guards and to
DWWD ODFN ORXG RI 9HQJHDQFH
Tempests can be quite devastating to a local ecology if annoyed, and This living storm, usually found in deserts, combines the elements of re
can cause great damage with wind, rain, and other attack forms. Living and air. It unleashes a ery rain which causes 7d10 damage to all beneath
VWR PV D H H H R G V GH G JV R GH J R G W WKR JK D V HVV VD J WK R V HDWK HDSR KD HV WKH GDPDJH
It then fans the ames, and they will continue to burn as long as there is
6NULD LW H
6 D WV D VR D HG D VWR PV R J VD GVWR PV D H WKH PRVW
HD HG HDW HV PD GHVH WV 6S WV R HW W R V PPR HG P
H D DJR D H W JRGV D VWR PV RP H WKH H HPH WV R HD WK
and air to dangerous effect. They are, fortunately, only rarely active.
They speak the tongue of air elementals and their own language, a
KR J VK H J WR J H WKDW JKWH V PRVW K PD V KR KHD W
0 K H H D JH H V R V R WKH G VW GH LOV created by the wizard’s
VSH D VWR PV WD H WKH VD G D G WKH G VW R WKH GHVH W D G K W
to create their 10-foot-tall conical forms. At rest, a skriaxit appears to be
a wind-scattered pile of black dust. As a pack, they create their greatest
terror, generating high winds and a erce sandstorm that can render a
human eshless in minutes.

RPEDW 6 D WV PR H JH H DW J D D JH R WH R G WKDW S RSH V

them at high speeds. If there are 1-6 skriaxits together, their speed is 12;
7-12 skriaxits have a speed of 18; if there are 13 or more skriaxits, their
speed is 24. The skriaxit vortex creates a sandstorm in a 200-yard radius
around them; those caught in this storm suffer 1 point of damage per
round per skriaxit (so if there are 12 skriaxits in a pack, victims take 12
SR WV R GDPDJH SH R G
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16th-level wizard.

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 Elephant
(OHSKDQW IULFDQ 0DPPRWK 0DVWRGRQ 2OLSKDQW
/,0 7( 7( ,1 6 W RS D WR W RS D 6 D W SD V 6 D W SD V Temperate to subarctic
jungle and plains SD VD GW G D
) (4 (1 RPPR Very rare (Common) Very rare (Common) 5D H
2 1,= 7,21 +H G +H G +H G +H G
7,9,7 /( D G V HD PR J D Any D
D G HD H H J
,(7 +H RH +H RH +H RH +H RH
,17(//, (1 ( Semi- (2-4) Semi- (2-4) Semi- (2-4) Low (5-7)
7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil Nil Nil
/, 10(17 Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

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6,=( L (11’ tall) L to H (10’ to 14’ tall) L (10’ tall) L (8’ to 10’ tall)
02 /( Unsteady (7) Unsteady (7) Unsteady (7) 8 + 4: Unsteady (7)
10 + 5: Average (10)
39 / ( +
+

Elephants have thick, baggy hides, covered with sparse and very coarse 0DVWRGRQV Like the mammoth, the mastodon is an ancestor of the elephant
tufts of gray hair. The elephant’s most renowned feature is its trunk, which WKDW DV RPPR WKH 3 H VWR H H H D KH WKH RDPHG RP V D W
W VHV DV D J DVS J P to tropical plains. They are larger than the modern elephant, hairier, and
somewhat greater in length. Encountered outside of a Pleistocene campaign,
RPEDW An elephant can make up to ve attacks at one time in a battle. PDVWRGR V D H D H D G R G R V D W SD V
It can do stabbing damage of 2-16 points (2d8) with each of its two tusks;
constricting damage of 2-12 points with its trunk; and 2-12 points of tram 2OLSKDQWV The oliphant is a modern-day mastodon, with shaggy hair and
pling damage with each of its front feet. No single opponent can be subject tusks that curve down. The oliphant’s trunk is too short to be used in com
WR PR H WKD W R R WKHVH DWWD V DW D R H W PH +R H H WKH H HSKD W bat. This limits the number of man-sized opponents an oliphant can attack
can battle up to six man-sized opponents at one time. at one time to four. Oliphants are more intelligent than elephants and do
Creatures larger than ogre-sized are not subject to the elephant’s trunk not share their cousins’ unreasoning fear of re. They are also very aggres
attack. Also, an elephant will never attempt to grasp anything that might V H D G KH S RSH W D HG D G HG R SKD WV J R WR J HDWH
harm its trunk—like an object covered with sharp spikes. Elephants great (10 + 5 Hit Dice) than their wild counterparts. These trained oliphants are
ly fear re. excellent for combat duty and have a morale of 10. An oliphant’s tusks are
R WK WR JR G S H HV HD K R D R W JS SH SR G W D H VPD H
DELWDW 6RFLHW Elephants are peaceful herbivores that travel in a herd. than an elephant’s.
The herd is made up of both male and female elephants, as well as their
young. If a herd of 10 or more elephants is encountered, there will be 1-4
young, from 20% to 70% mature, with the group. In the herd, a clear hierar
K H VWV WK WKH R GH PD HV D HD SRV W R R GRP D H
Occasionally, an older male elephant will be beaten by a rival in the herd.
The defeated elephant must then leave the group, at which point it becomes
a violent “rogue.” Rogue elephants encountered alone are 90% likely to at
WD D G KD H R H H WKD K W SR WV SH K W G H

(FRORJ Elephants are commonly captured when young and trained.

They make good beasts of burden, but are often used in warfare as mounts
D G J DWWH J DPV DV H
Elephant tusks are worth 100 to 600 hundred gold pieces each, or about
4 gp per pound. In areas heavily populated by elephants, a substantial
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0DPPRWKV This ancestor of the elephant was common during the Pleis
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PRGH H HSKD W D G WKH D H R V GH D D JH 0DPPRWKV D H P K
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cause they are heavier, a mammoth’s tusks are worth 50% more than an
elephant’s. Mammoths are rare when encountered outside of a Pleistocene
DPSD J D G R H R G V D W SD V

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Elf
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7 ( 6 ( N; G, S, T in lair
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Though their lives span several human generations, elves appear at rst
J D H WR H D KH RPSD HG WR PD +R H H H HV KD H D P
H R VSH D WD H WV WKDW PR H WKD PD H S R WKH V JKW HD H
R VW W W R V
+ JK H HV WKH PRVW RPPR W SH R H D H VRPH KDW VKR WH WKD
PH H H J R JP KR H HHW WD 0D H H HV V D H JK
HW HH D G SR GV D G HPD HV H JK HW HH D G
SR GV 0RVW K JK H HV D H GD KD HG D G WKH H HV D H D HD W
deep shade of green. They posses infravision up to 60 feet. The features
of an elf are delicate and nely chiseled.
Elves have very pale complexions, which is odd because they spend
a great deal of time outdoors. They tend to be slim, almost fragile. Their
SD H RPS H R D G V JKW GV D H WKH HV W R D R VW W W R WKDW V Elves live in the wild, so weapons are used for everything from dealing
weaker than man’s. Elves, therefore, always subtract 1 point from their WK WKH KRVW H HDW HV D R G WKH DPSV WR V K P GD H WDV V DV
initial Constitution score. Though they are not as sturdy as humans, elves hunting for dinner. The elves’ rigorous training with bows and swords,
D H P K PR H DJ H D G D D V DGG SR W WR WKH W D H WH W DGG W R WR WKH J HDW GH WH W J HV WKHP D DW D R V R WR
scores. Elven clothing tends to be colorful, but not garish. They often wear hit when ghting with a short or long sword, or when using a bow of any
SDVWH R R V HVSH D HV D G J HH V H D VH WKH G H R HVWV kind, other than a crossbow. Elves are especially pro cient in the use of
KR H H K JK H HV R WH HD J HH VK J H RD V WR D R G WKHP the bow. Because of their agility, elves can move, re a bow, and move
camou age. again, all in the same round. Their archers are extremely mobile, and
Elves have learned that it is very important to understand the crea WKH H R H GD JH R V
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H HV PD VSHD WKH WR J HV R JR V R V KR JR V J R V J RPHV ride. Elves prefer to ght as foot soldiers and are generally armed as such.
and hal ings, in addition to common and their own highly developed 0RVW H HV HD V D H J R KD PD D G D PRVW D K JK H HV D
language. They will always show an interest in anything that will allow shields. Although elves have natural bonuses when they use bows and
WKHP WR RPP DWH WK D G HD RP WKH H JK R V swords, their bands carry a variety of weapons. The weapons composition
of a band of elves is: spear 30%; sword 20%; sword and spear 20%; sword
RPEDW Elves are cautious ghters and always use their strengths to ad and bow 10%; bow 15%; two-handed sword 5%.
vantage if possible. One of their greatest strengths is the ability to pass Elven ghters and multi-class ghters have a 10% chance per level to
WK R JK DW D V R G JV RRGV R R HVWV V H W D G D PRVW V possess a magical item of use to his or her class. This percentage is cumu
PR J HW D G H G J WR HJHWDW R R R H H HV lative and can be applied to each major type of magical item that charac
often surprise a person or party (opponents have a surprise modi er of -4). ter would use—for each class in the case of multi-class characters. (For
As long as they are not attacking, the elves hiding in the forest can only be example, a ghter/priest of level 4 or 5 would have a 40% chance to have
spotted by someone or something with the ability to see invisible objects. a magical item useful to ghters and a 50% chance of having an item use
The military value of this skill is immense, and elven armies will always ful to priests.) In addition, if above 4th level, elven mages gain the same
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Although their constitutions are weak, elves posses an extremely strong For every 20 elves in a group, there will be one 2nd- or 3rd-level
will, such strong wills, in fact, that they have a 90% immunity to all F DUP ghter (50% chance of either). For every party of 40 elves, and in ad
D G VOHHS spells. And even if their natural resistance to these spells fails, dition to the higher level ghter, there will be a 1st- or 2nd-level mage
WKH JHW D R PD VD J WK R PD J W H D H D W P WR (again, 50% chance of either). If 100 or more H HV D H H R WH HG WKH
WKHVH VSH V H R WH following additional characters will be present: two 4th-level ghters;
one 8th-level mage; and a 4th-level ghter/4th-level mage/4th-lev
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powerful leaders (6th-level ghter/6th-level mage/6th-level thief) with UH (OYHV )DHULH
two retainers each: a 4th-level ghter/5th-level mage, and a 3rd-level * H H HV KD H H WKH V H KD D G DP H H HV R SD H JR GH KD
ghter/3rd-level mage/3rd-level thief. All of these are in addition to and violet eyes (the violet-eyed ones are known as faerie elves). They
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of warfare. In fact, some bands of elves will contain units of female little to do with the world outside their forests. They value intelligence
ghters, who will be mounted on unicorns. This occurs rarely (5% H K JK D G H RWKH H HV GH RWH P K W PH WR VW G D G
KD H D G R H PD GH V H H R WH HG V K D W contemplation. Their treatises on nature are astounding.
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H D H DPSD W DPR J WKH H HP HV R WKH H HV rupting in uence of the outside world, and will ght ercely to maintain
their isolation. All grey elves carry swords, and most wear chain mail and
DELWDW 6RFLHW Elves value their individual freedom highly and their so carry shields. For mounts, grey elves will ride hippogriffs (70%) or grif
cial structure is based on independent bands. These small groups, usually fons (30%). Those that ride griffons will have 3-12 griffons for guards in
consisting of no more than 200, recognize the authority of a royal overlord, WKH DPSV VWHDG R J D W HDJ HV
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Elven camps are always well-hidden and protected. In addition to the They are slightly darker in complexion than high elves, their hair ranges
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K JK H HV W S D VHW J D W HDJ HV DV J D G D V R WKH H DPS green, or hazel. They wear clothes of dark browns and greens, tans and
ments (65% of the time). For every 40 elves encountered in a camp, there VVHWV WR H G WK WKH V R G JV :RRG H HV D H H GH
H WKH R R J K JK H H H HV DV H DV WKH HDGH V RWHG D R H pendent and value strength over intelligence. They will avoid contact with
a 4th-level ghter, a 4th-level cleric, and a 2nd-level ghter/2nd-level strangers 75% of the time.
mage/2nd-level thief. A 4th-level ghter/7th-level mage, a 5th-level ght In battle, wood elves wear studded leather or ring mail, and 50% of
er, a 6th-level ghter, and a 7th-level cleric will also be present. Females their band will be equipped with bows. Only 20% of wood elves carry
found in a camp will equal 100%, children 50%, of the males encountered. swords, and only 40% use spears. Wood elves prefer to ambush their en
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is radically different from most other sentient beings. Elves do not place at hand. In most cases (70%), wood elf camps are guarded by 2-8 giant
much importance on short-term gains nor do they hurry to nish proj owls (80%) or by 1-6 giant lynx (20%). These elves speak only elf and the
ects. Humans see this attitude as frivolous; the elves simply nd it hard D J DJHV R VRPH R HVW D PD V D G WKH W HD W :RRG H HV D H PR H
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Elves prefer to surround themselves with things that will bring them KR VW P H D RVV WKH DPSV R GH WR HHS WKH R DW R V VH HW
joy over long periods of time—things like music and nature. The company
of their own kind is also very important to elves, since they nd it hard DOI (OYHV
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races. This is one of the main reasons elven families are so close. However, parents. They are slightly taller than common elves, growing as tall as 5 ½
DV H GVK S WRR V VRPHWK J WR H D HG H H H GV R RWKH D HV feet and weighing up to 150 pounds. Though they do not gain the natural
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Though they are immune to a few speci c spells, elves are captivated H D VR
by magic. Not speci c spells, of course, but the very concept of magic. A half-elf can travel freely between most elven and human settle
RRSH DW R V D PR H H WR H KDG RP D H R H JD R ments, though occasionally prejudice will be a problem. The half-elf’s
scure, even worthless, (but interesting) magical item, than it is with two H VSD V WKH JJHVW VR H R J H KR H H 6 H D KD H HV
sacks of gold. Ultimately, their radically different perspective separates PR H WKD HD V KH R VKH R W HD K PD H GV R H D
the elves from the rest of their world. Elves nd dwarves too dour and W HV W J R R G WRR WR H D HD SD W R H H VR HW 0D
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ognize dwarven craftsmanship as something to be praised. Elves think a ies, enjoying life as it comes; the best of both worlds. Half-elves may
bit more highly of humans, though they see man’s race after wealth and speak common, elf, gnome, hal ing, goblin, hobgoblin, orc, and gnoll.
eeting power as sad. In the end, after a few hundred years, all elves leave
the world they share with dwarves and men, and journey to a mysterious
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(FRORJ Elves produce ne clothes, beautiful music, and brilliant poetry.

It is for these things that other cultures know the folk of the forest best. In
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Aquatic elves live for many centuries, and their eyes often show the
effects of such great age. Otherwise, sea elves show little evidence of ag
ing. They have gill slits on either side of their throats, and greenish-silver
skin. Their hair is usually stringy, and emerald green to deep blue in color.
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as much as 4 feet in length. Unlike mermen, aquatic elves have legs and
usually wear clothes woven from underwater plants and reeds. Their Like their surface counterparts, aquatic elves demonstrate strong resis
G HVV V WH W DWH PRVW R WH R J HH V D V D G R V R H WD H WR VOHHS D G F DUP spells. Aquatic elves also have a 90% immunity
V WH V J GHV J V 6HD H HV VSHD H VK VDK DJ D G D RGG DJD VW F DUP SHUVR spells. And even if their natural resistance to VOHHS D G
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In combat, leadership is divided according to the size of the war party.
RPEDW Sea elves are a peaceful culture. It is a rare sight to see an aquatic For every 20 elves in a band, there is an additional 3rd-level ghter. For
H D K D DWWD D G D H VW R D H W H D G WR S HSD H R D every 40 elves, there is an additional 4th-level ghter. In a force number
6HD H HV HD H WKH KRPHV WR JR WR DWW H R KH WKH H W H RP ing over 100, there will be an 8th-level ghter and two 5th-level lieuten
P W V GD JH R DJD VW J HDW H HP HV :KH R HG WR D WKH ants (in addition to the 3rd- and 4th-level ghters above). A combat unit
impress all opponents with their erce bravery and skill. of more than 160 elves are accompanied by a 9th-level ghter and a 6th-
If given their choice of battle eld, aquatic elves would prefer to ght H H WK H DGG W R WR WKH R J D P HV
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stealth skills can give them the chance to hide from their enemies. They comrades-in-arms. In any party of at least 20 sea elves, there’s a 50%
D H RPH DV V H VHD HHG DV WKH RRG D G R V V D WKH chance for them to be accompanied by 1d3 dolphins. The dolphins are
forests, imposing a –5 penalty to their opponent’s surprise roll. Sea elves RPSD R V KR H H WKH D H H WKH SHWV R D R RGGH :KH
enjoy the ability to move unhindered through seaweed, giving them tre danger threatens, dolphins join the combat as willing allies.
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of their land-based cousins, they can see clearly at amazing distances. An PR VW DWHJ HV GH WKH R R J
D DW H D R W WKH W RRSV R D H HP DW G VWD HV R S WR P H A charge from directly beneath an opponent. This is particularly effec
Their preferred weapons are the trident and the spear. These are used W H DJD VW D WHG V WR V RP WKH V D H KR D H D VWRPHG
for hunting as well as for combat. The trident and spear are wielded so to being attacked from below. If the elf launched this attack from a bed of
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using them. They will also use combat nets against their enemies. These HD W
R KD G HDSR V G D RSSR H W WKH H GH R V D V HVV A beaching, usually by more than one elf. Sea elves can survive on land
attack against AC 6. (Because of their great Dexterity, aquatic elves do R D H P WHV DW D W PH WKR JK D VWDWH R J R J G V RP R W 0D
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victim’s weapon (including natural weapons, like a shark’s teeth) will W H D RSSR H W WR WKH HD K WD J W H D D RP WKH R HD
be entangled in the net. The rest of the time, the victim is trapped. A Traps: Beds of seaweed and coral reefs are excellent staging areas for all
netted victim must either break the net (a bend bars roll) or disentangle PD H R VS J RDGHG RR W DSV HWV D G SH KDSV PDJ D H W DS
himself (a Dexterity check at a –3 penalty) to get free. Magical gestures PH WV GHV J HG D G W V D H H HV HW R D R V 3 HGDWR V
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On some worlds, sea elves are unable to cast spells. The reasons for band’s defenses.
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DELWDW 6RFLHW 6PD RPP W HV R G R PD KD WD WV The sea elves have legends that speak of far-away undersea elves who
are the rule of aquatic elven lifestyle. These communities are often found have learned to shapechange into sea otters or dolphins. There have been
KHD HHG HGV VKH WH HG DWH V WKR JK WKH D DW H HV PD VHD K SD W HV PRW DWHG WKHVH WD HV W R V K H HV KD H H H HH
DVK R KRPHV D H V DJRR RWWRPV D G R D HH V 6HD H RP R G
munities keep in touch with each other through an elaborate and inef
H W VWRP R D GH J KH D G PHVVH JH V KR W D H RP R H D G (FRORJ Each band of sea elves is self-suf cient, raising their kelp and
to another, much like postal carriers transmitting oral messages. In each hunting sh when necessary.
RPP W WKH H D H VH H D HDGH W SHV DV R W HG HD H HG R H Sea elves scavenge. They are enchanted by the idea of magic, but they
by a ghter of 10th-12th level, with a personal guard of eight 7th-level elf realize that land elves are more equipped to deal with it. They often trade
ghters. Magical weapons would be carried by the leader or one of his D H R GH R DW H WHPV WKH KD H R G WR WKH K JK H HV H KD JH R
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Aquatic elves are an anti-social race. They avoid air-breathers as well as Aquatic elves are valuable sources of information regarding the lands
other races that dwell beneath the waves. Their cities are usually carved beneath the sea. Their scavenging parties have uncovered artifacts and
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A character has the same opportunity to nd a sea elf community as he H VK SV 6HD H W DGH V HPHP H WKH K VWR HV R RWKH D HV D H R G
KDV WR GHWH W D VH HW GRR the imaginings of the current generation. The trick is to get them to reveal
As independent as the freedom-loving elves are of each others’ com WK V R PDW R
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sea races, whom they would rather not deal with. Although the aquatic 0DOHQWL
H HV VHH RWK J R J WK WKH PH PH WKH W WR V D G RWKH JRRG There is a bond between aquatic elves and their hated enemies, the sahua
D J HG GH VHD D HV WKH H HV VHH R HDVR WR R H WKHPVH HV gin, that neither race openly acknowledges. If sea elves are present within
the problems of such transitory peoples. It is part of the elven philoso D P H R VR R D VDK DJ H DPSPH W WKH DSS R PDWH R H R W R
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tion; aquatic elves would prefer it if others returned the favor. GH 0RVW R WKH W PH WKHVH R VS J R DV PD H W D H HDWH
Those aquatic elves who are willing to deal with non-elves are highly their parents. Once in a great while, a malenti is allowed to live to adult
insulted if the non-elves express any lack of con dence in the sea elf’s KRRG H D VH WV SK V D HVHP D H WR D D DW H RP DW R
word. An aquatic elf who makes a promise will carry out his obligation WK WV VDK DJ S J J D G DWW W GH PD H W D GHD VS H H
WR GHDWK 6KR G KH H HG H R H KH D V HHG K V H W H D G communities. Indeed, malenti often develop the ability to sense the pres
will work to see that the promise is ful lled. On the other hand, aquatic H H D G SRV W R R D D DW H HV WK HHW D D D HV
elves do not accept promises from non-elven characters. The sea elves R H WKH D VS R D V R W R D DG J VDK DJ R H
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its dead members. And, besides, only elves live long enough to guaran VRPH G VW J SRVV W HV D R W VDK DJ R J V
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There are 3d6 + 2 dolphins swimming about most aquatic elf bands, or so. Although the sea elves themselves have a dif cult time discerning
S R G J R H R WKH H HV DV WR KH H WKH H H W HV D H R DWHG malenti spies, dolphins might (20%) sense one of the changelings. Malenti,
Aquatic elves are also fairly fond of land elves. It is uncertain how understandably, aren’t fond of dolphins.
RVH H DWHG WKH W R D HV D H D WKR JK PDW JV HW HH D G H HV It is possible for sahuagin and malenti to breed, the issue invariably
D G D DW H HV S RG H H HV WK WKH R R J R K JK H HV W being malenti. In this way, whole sahuagin communities have vanished,
with greenish hair. As they have hidden gill slits that open up when replaced by malenti. These extraordinarily rare bands resemble aquatic
WKH G H GH WKH V D H WKHVH H HV D HDWKH H WKH D R D elves in nearly every way (except life span, known languages, and other
ter inde nitely. The attitudes and abilities of these half-breeds depend obvious aspects), but they are just as evil as their sahuagin parents. They
SR KHWKH WKH H H HD HG WKH R HVWV R WKH K H S HGV often ght in that style, and they worship the same evil powers as the
with individuals inclined (65%) to follow the lifestyles of their mothers. VDK DJ
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among quiet natural beauty. Even with magical assistance to enable them
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impossible trip overland to see the wonders of a forest rst-hand.
Sea elves hate sahuagin. This isn’t much of a surprise, as almost ev
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sea-devils. But sea elves generate a passion for con ict with the sahuagin
that surprises even themselves. Aquatic elves leave their sheltered bands
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always attack if they outnumber their hated foes. Aquatic elves also make
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Sea elves have no other major enemies, but they dislike surface-dwell
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These dreaded, evil creatures were once part of the community of elves
that still roam the world’s forests. Now these dark elves inhabit black
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DJD VW WKH D HV WKDW VW D H HDWK WKH V R WKH V D H R WKH J HH RPEDW The drow’s world is one in which violent con ict is part of ev
HD WK eryday life. It should not be surprising then that most drow encountered,
Drow have black skin and pale, usually white hair. They are shorter and whether alone or in a group, are ready to ght. Drow encountered outside
PR H V H GH WKD K PD V VH GRP HD K J PR H WKD HHW KH JKW of a drow city are at least 2nd-level ghters. (See Society note below.)
0D H G R H JK HW HH D G SR GV D G HPD HV HW HH Drow wear nely crafted, non-encumbering, black mesh armor. This
and 120 pounds. Drow have nely chiseled features, and their ngers and H W HPH VW R J PD V PDGH WK D VSH D D R R VWHH R WD J DGD
toes are long and delicate. Like all elves, they have higher Dexterity and mantite. The special alloy, when worked by a drow armorer, yields mail
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R RWK J V V D D W R D D G R WH SRVVHVVHV VSH D diate magic. Even the lowliest drow ghters have, in effect, F DL PDLO
properties, although it does not radiate magic. For example, drow cloaks while higher level drow have more nely crafted, more powerful, mail.
D G RRWV D W DV WKH D H FORDNV RI D G ERRWV RI HO H NL G H HSW WKDW WKH (The armor usually has a +1 for every four levels of experience of the drow
wearer is only 75% likely to remain undetected in shadows or to surprise HD J W
enemies. The material used to make drow cloaks does not cut easily and Dark elves also carry small shields (bucklers) fashioned of adamantite.
is re resistant, giving the cloaks a +6 bonus to saving throws vs. re. Like drow armor, these special shields may be +1, +2, or even +3, though
These cloaks and boots t and function only for those of elven size and only the most important drow ghters have +3 bucklers.
build. Any attempt to alter a drow cloak has a 75% chance of unraveling 0RVW G R D D R J GDJJH D G D VKR W V R G R DGDPD W WH D R
WKH PDWH D PD J W VH HVV These daggers and swords can have a +1 to +3 bonus, and drow nobles
In the centuries they’ve spent underground, drow have learned the lan may have daggers and swords of +4 bonus. Some drow (50%) also carry
J DJHV R PD R WKH WH JH W HDW HV R WKH GH R G HV GHV VPD RVV R V WKDW D H KH G R H KD G D G VKRRW GD WV S WR
WKH R WR J H D H RW D D W R H VK G R VSHD RWK RPPR 60 yards. The darts only in ict 1-3 points of damage, but dark elves com
D G WKH V WH D HD W DGH D J DJH VHG PD D HV GH WKH HD WK PR RDW WKHP WK SR VR WKDW H GH V D WP R V R V HVV KH
They speak the languages of gnomes and other elves uently. rolls a successful saving throw vs. poison, with a –4 penalty. The effects
R D VR KD H WKH R V H W D J DJH RPSRVHG R RWK V J HG DVW G KR V
hand movements and body language. These signs can convey informa A few drow carry adamantite maces (+1 to +5 bonus) instead of blades.
tion, but not subtle meaning or emotional content. If within 30 feet Others carry small javelins coated with the same poison as the darts. They
R D RWKH G R WKH D D VR VH RPS H D D H S HVV R V RG KD H D D JH R D GV WK D VKR W D JH R V R D DW PHG P
PR HPH WV D G SRVW HV WR R H PHD J R S HG WK WKH KD G D GD DW R J
signs, these expressions and gestures give the drow’s silent language a Drow move silently and have superior infravision (120 feet). They also
SRWH W D R H S HVV R H D WR PRVW VSR H D J DJHV KD H WKH VDPH W W H VH VH D R W WKH GH J R G R G DV G D HV
GR D G D GHWH W VH HW GRR V WK WKH VDPH KD H R V HVV DV RWKH
elves. A dark elf can only be surprised by an opponent on a roll of 1 on
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All dark elves receive training in magic, and are able to use the follow They worship a dark goddess, called Lolth by some, and her priest
J VSH V R H SH GD dancing lights, faerie re, D G GDUN HVV R D R H HVVHV KR G H K JK S D HV VR HW 6 H PRVW G R S HVWV D H HPD H
WK H H D VH OH LWDWH N R DOL PH W D G GHWHFW PD LF R H SH GD women tend to ll nearly all positions of great importance.
R S HVWV D D VR VH GHWHFW OLH FODLU R D FH V HVWLR D G GLVSHO PD LF Drow ghters go through rigorous training while they are young.
R H SH GD Those who fail the required tests are killed at the program’s conclusion.
3H KDSV W V WKH RPPR VH R PDJ G R VR HW WKDW KDV J H That is why dark elf ghters of less than 2nd level are rarely seen outside
WKH GD H HV WKH HG H HV VWD H R KD H D DVH HV VWD H WR DG R W
magic of 50%, which increases by 2% for each level of experience. (Multi- Drow often use giant lizards as pack animals, and frequently take bug
DVVHG G R JD WKH R V RP R WKH DVV K K WKH KD H WKH HD V R W RJ RG WHV DV VH D WV R W HV D H KD H V R H H JV
highest level.) All dark elves save vs. all forms of magical attack (including cluding mind ayers, and drow are allied with many of the underworld’s
devices) with a +2 bonus. Thus, a 5th-level drow has a 60% base magic evil inhabitants. On the other hand, they are constantly at war with many
HV VWD H D G D R V WR KH VD J WK R V V VSH V WKDW JHW SDVW KH R WKH H JK R V H HDWK WKH HD WK G J G D HV R GD J RPHV
PDJ HV VWD H (svirfneblin) who settle too close to a drow city. Dark elves frequently
R H R WH HG D J R S D D V KD H D HDGH R D K JKH H H HHS V D HV R D W SHV G J SDVW D HV KR KD H D HG WR H S WR
than the rest of the party. If 10 or more drow are encountered, a ght G R H SH WDW R V
er/mage of at least 3rd level in each class is leading them. If 20 drow
are encountered, then, in addition to the higher level ghter/mage, (FRORJ The drow produce unusual weapons and clothing with quasi-
there is a ghter/priest of at least the 6th level in both classes. If there PDJ D S RSH W HV 6RPH V HV D G HVHD KH V V JJHVW WKDW W V WKH
are more than 30, up to 50% are priests and the leader is at least a 7th- strange radiation around drow cities that make drow crafts special. Others
level ghter/8th-level priest, with a 5th-level ghter/4th-level mage theorize that ne workmanship gives their wonderfully strong metals and
R D DVV VWD W DGG W R WR WKH RWKH K JK H H HDGH V superior cloth its unique attributes. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that
D H HV GR KD H R H J HDW HD HVV JKW JKW H D VH WKH G R WKH G R KD H G V R H HG VRPH D WR PD H WKH RWK J D G HDSR V
KD H HG VR R J WKH HD WK D H H W J WR WKH V D H WKH D H WKR W WKH VH R PDJ
R R JH D H WR WR H DWH JKW JKW R D G R WK WKH D H WV JKW WWH GHVW R V G R RWK RRWV HDSR V D G D
G V R D OL W R FR WL DO OL W spell are 90% likely to be seen. In addi PR :KH D WHP S RG HG WKHP V H SRVHG WR WKH JKW R WKH V
W R WKH RVH SR WV RP WKH H WH W D G DWWD WK D SH D W H H V H GH D HJ V : WK G GD V WKH WHPV RVH WKH PDJ D
inside the area of these spells. Characters subject to spells cast by drow S RSH W HV D G RW H RP J WRWD R WK HVV R D W D WV S RWH WHG
D H WHG D OL W R FR WL DO OL W VSH DGG D R V WR WKH VD J RP V JKW HWD WKH VSH D S RSH W HV R G GD V H R H
throws. If drow are attacking a target that is in the area of effect of a OL W becoming normal items. If a drow item is protected from direct sunlight
R FR WL DO OL W VSH WKH V H D DGG W R D SH D W WR WKH DWWD D G H SRVHG WR WKH DG DW R V R WKH G R GH R G R R H HH R W
rolls, and targets of drow magical attacks save at an additional +1. These of every four, it will retain its properties inde nitely.
penalties are cumulative (i.e., if both the drow and their targets are in the Drow sleep poison, used on their darts and javelins, is highly prized
D HD R H H W R D OL W VSH WKH G R V H D SH D W WR WKH DWWD W DGH V R WKH V D H +R H H WK V SR VR RVHV WV SRWH VWD W
R V D G WKH WD JHWV JD D KH H SRVHG WR V JKW D G HPD V H H W H R R GD V D WH
H D VH R WKH VH R V HJDW H H H WV R VW R J JKW R WKH G R WKH W V H SRVHG WR D R SR VR HPD V SRWH W R D HD HSW D
are 75% likely to leave an area of bright light, unless they are in battle. RSH HG SD HW
Light sources like torches, lanterns, magical weapons, or faerie re VSH V
GR RW D H W G R ULGHUV
These strange creatures have the head and torso of a drow and the legs and
DELWDW 6RFLHW Long ago, dark elves were part of the elven race that lower body of a giant spider. Driders are created by the drow’s dark god
roamed the world’s forests. Not long after they were created, though, the GHVV :KH D GD H R D R H D H DJH D W HD KHV WK H H WKH JRG
H HV R G WKHPVH HV WR WR D D WR V R H R R J WKH WH HWV dess may put him or her through a special test. Failures become driders.
of evil, the other owning the ideals of good (or at least neutrality). A great GH V D H D H WR DVW D VSH V D R PD G R D VH R H SH GD
civil war between the elves followed, and the sel sh elves who followed They also retain any magical or clerical skills they had before transforma
WKH SDWKV R H D G KDRV H H G H WR WKH GHSWKV R WKH HD WK WR tion. A majority of driders (60%) were priests of 6th or 7th level before
the bleak, lightless caverns and deep tunnels of the underworld. These WKH H H KD JHG D RWKH G GH V H H PDJHV R WK WK R WK H H
GD H HV H DPH WKH G R Driders always ght as 7 Hit Die monsters. They often use swords or
The drow no longer wish to live upon the surface of the earth. In fact, D HV WKR JK PD D R V GH V D WH R G SR WV R GDPDJH
H KR H R WKH V D H H H VHH D G R W WKH GD H HV HVH W WKH and those bitten must save vs. poison with a –2 penalty or be paralyzed
H HV D G DH HV KR G R H WKHP D D D G V KHPH DJD VW WKRVH WKDW R W V
G H WKH V JKW Because they have failed their goddess’s test, driders are outcasts from
Drow live in magni cently dark, gloomy cities in the underworld that WKH R RPP W HV GH V D H V D R GDR HR WK G K JH
few humans or demihumans ever see. They construct their buildings en spiders (10% chance), rather than with drow or other driders. They are
tirely out of stone and minerals, carved into weird, fantastic shapes. Those violent, aggressive creatures that favor blood over all types of food. They
few surface creatures that have seen a dark elf city (and returned to tell the VWD WKH W PV W H HVV D W J R WKH JKW KD H WR VW H
WD H HSR W WKDW W V WKH VW R K K JKWPD HV D H PDGH
R VR HW V DJPH WHG WR PD RSSRV J R H KR VHV D G PH
chant families, all scrambling for power. In fact, all drow carry brooches
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with, though they hide these and do not show them often. The drow be
lieve that the strongest should rule; their rigid class system, with a long
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7,9,7 /( Any
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7 ( 6 ( Nil
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0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( M (6’ tall)
02 /( Elite (13)
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Ettercaps are ugly bipedal creatures that get along very well with all types
of giant spiders. These creatures of low intelligence are exceedingly cruel,
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H WKH VS GH V WKDW R WH H D R G WKHP
Ettercaps stand around six feet tall, even with their stooping gait and
hunched shoulders. The creatures have short, spindly legs, long arms
that reach nearly to their ankles, and large potbellies. The hands of
ettercaps have a thumb and three long ngers that end in razor sharp
claws. Their bodies are covered by tufts of thick, wiry, black hair, and
their skin is dark and thick. Ettercaps’ heads are almost equine in shape,
W WKH KD H D JH HSW D H HV V D RRG HG R R D G D JH DELWDW 6RFLHW Ettercaps prefer to dwell in the deepest part of a forest,
fangs, one protruding downward from each side of the mouth. The near paths that are frequented by game or travelers. The creatures’ nests
PR WK WVH V D JH D G HG WK H VKD S WHHWK are made of a frame of strands lled with rotting leaves and moss. The
Ettercaps do not have a formal language. They express themselves D V D H R WH R DWHG R WKH J R G W D D VR H R G S D JH
WK R JK D RP DW R R K JK S W KHG K WWH J R VHV VK H V D G R sturdy trees. No treasure is to be found in ettercap lairs, but occasion
H WD WR V D WHPV G RSSHG DG H W H V KR KD H D H WR HWWH DS W DSV D H
R G HD
RPEDW If caught in a battle, an ettercap rst strikes with its claws, caus Though usually only one ettercap is encountered at any time, on rare
ing 1-3 points of damage with each set. The creature then tries to bite its occasions a pair of ettercaps can be found together. The pairs encountered
opponent, in icting 1d8 points of damage with its teeth and powerful D H D D V PDWHG R S HV WKR JK WKH HPD H D G PD H DSSHD WR H GH
jaws. A successful bite attack by an ettercap enables the monster to inject tical. Ettercap young are abandoned as soon as they are born, so adults are
its victim with a powerful poison from the glands above the ettercap’s H H H R WH HG WK R J
D JV
The poison secreted by an ettercap is highly toxic and very similar (FRORJ An ettercap eats any meat, regardless of the type of creature
to the poison of giant spiders. A creature injected with it must immedi from which it comes. Upon capturing a victim, the ettercap poisons it
ately roll a saving throw vs. poison. A failed roll means that the creature so it cannot escape; once the creature is dead, the ettercap immediately
dies within 1d4 turns when the toxigen paralyzes the victim’s heart. devours as much of the corpse as possible. Typically, an ettercap can con
0D DG H W H V H H JHW WKH KD H WR D VH D V R G DJD VW HWWH sume an entire deer or a large humanoid in a single sitting. Anything
caps because of the devious traps they use for protection. Ettercaps prefer HPD J D WH WKH HWWH DS KDV JR JHG WVH V H W R V D H JH V
to ambush unwary travelers and lead them into traps rather than ght Often (40%), 2d4 spiders of some monstrous type are found cooperat
WKHP D H WR D H ing with an ettercap. The ettercap uses any giant spider webs available
Like spiders, ettercaps have silk glands located in their abdomen. The KH W GHV J V WV W DSV HDW HV HG D HWWH DS WKH H R D
WK VW R J VW D GV R V H V H PDWH D WKHVH J D GV VH HWH D H VHG J D W VS GH D H VKD HG WK WKH VS GH VWHDG R H J GH R HG H W H
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rotes, and anything else the monsters can make out of the strands. The traps Ettercap poison is highly valued, partly because of its extreme toxic
are designed so that they often immobilize the adventurer who stumbles ity and partly because it is rather dif cult to obtain. An ettercap’s poison
into it. If this is the case, ettercaps never hesitate to attack that character J D GV KR G R R HR H R SR VR DW D W PH W WK V R H V R WK
rst, trying to poison the victim before he escapes. Different ettercaps prefer S WR JS R WKH RSH PD HW
G H H W W DS GHV J V VR H R WH V WK G H H W HWWH DSV VKR G H SRVH
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7 ( 6 ( Nil
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0 ( 77 . R H H J WHD V
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63( , / ()(16(6 6HH H R
0 , (6,67 1 ( Nil
6,=( L (15’ wingspan)
02 /( Steady (12)
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Eyewings are loathsome inhabitants of the Abyss. They are obedient, loy
D D GG P SH H W VH WR V R WKH GD JRGV D G WKH PR H SR H
P R V
An eyewing’s body is a fat, egg-shaped ball covered with matted black
fur. The 5-foot-wide body is supported by a pair of ve-foot-long leathery
bat wings. Each wing is tipped with a set of three razor-sharp talons. An
8-foot-long rat’s tail dangles from the back of the body. The tail ends in a
small, sharp spur. It has no feet and has never been known to land.
The body is dominated by the single, bulging, 4-foot-wide eyeball. The
eyeball is black with a blood-red pupil. A vile blue uid continuously
leaks from the eye, soiling its fur. Great leathery eyelids squeeze this uid
out and away from the creature. The stench is unbelievable. It gives off
an acidic smell that scorches the sensitive tissues in other creatures’ noses DELWDW 6RFLHW Eyewings are supernatural creatures that exist only to
D G PR WKV VH H WKH GD PDVWH V :KH H W WKR W R GH V WKH H RPH V JJ VK
and listless. This should not be taken to mean that they are any less dan
RPEDW An eyewing has two main forms of attack. The most common gerous. This listlessness is their expression of boredom, but nothing re
form is to use its claws and tail to strike its opponents. It can either H HV H H J R HGRP WH H WHD J DSD W R H W HDW HV
swoop down on them, or hover and slash. Its second form of attack is Eyewings have no society as such. They do not have a culture. Their
to bomb its enemies with a large eyewing tear that is squeezed out of simple language consists of shrill squeaks. They understand other spo
the large eyeball by the leathery eyelid. It has amazing control over the ken languages, but cannot speak them. When in the Abyss they are found
H HDVH R WKH WHD W KDV WKH VDPH KD H WR K W WK D WHD DV WK WV only on layers that allow for ying. Their immunity to cold makes them at
melee attacks. It releases a tear when it is within 100 feet of its target. It KRPH R D R WKH D H V DV H
D GH H WK V DWWD K H KR H J R G J
An eyewing tear is a one-foot-diameter ball of poisonous blue uid. (FRORJ Eyewings are sexless creatures that are not a part of nature.
The attack roll determines if the target dodged the tear. If the tear hits, the They kill even when they’re not ordered to, just for the pleasure of it.
W P P VW R D V HVV VD J WK R V SR VR R V H G SR WV Eyewings have been encountered on the moon, where there is no air to
of damage (success means only 1d6 points of damage). The tears may also breathe and no water to drink. It is assumed that they do not need air
splash onto anyone within ten feet of the target. The attack roll for the or water. They have never been seen to eat; it is assumed by most who
splash attack is made with a –2 penalty. If someone is splashed, a saving have studied them that they are sustained by magic. The more powerful
throw vs. poison must be rolled; those who fail suffer 2d4 points of dam creatures of the Abyss have no qualms about an eyewing snack should
DJH K H WKRVH KR V HHG V H G SR WV R GDPDJH R H H HD W WKH D H RW WKH DW D S H R D HDW H
A tear hardens into a rubbery lump within 2d6 hours after being shed.
The exact time depends upon the humidity, temperature, etc. Anybody
KD G J D KD GH HG WHD P VW R D V HVV VD J WK R V SR VR
R V H SR W R GDPDJH
Eyewings have extremely acute vision that enables them to see with
perfect accuracy for up to 25 miles. They also have infravision out to 120
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Feyrs (pronounced “fears”) are created from the remnants of ordinary

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brought to life by the strong emotions of a large group of people. They
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mages, priests, and other spellcasters. Normal feyrs stalk the streets at
JKW VHH J RWK J PR H WKD WR HDWH KD R * HDW H V R WKH
RWKH KD G D H WKH RP DW R R HVVH H V D G PD H R G D
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RPPR H V DSSHD DV K PSHG K K D HG HDW HV J P D G DELWDW 6RFLHW Individual common feyrs are slain by the morning light.
inhuman in appearance. Their hide is mottled and warped like the sur There are occasions when several common feyrs combine to form a great
face of the human brain. The creature is supported by two main tentacles H K K DGG W R WR H J PP H WR WKH H H WV R WKH V VP K
K K D W DV HJV D G D KD G R RWKH WH WD HG P V 0DVV H more intelligent. The greater feyr seeks to inspire even stronger emotions,
horizontal jaws line its underside, and the forepart of the beast has 1-5 K K W PD WKH VH WR VWD D H :K H RPPR H V GR RW W D H D
eyes, usually the color of melted gold. The feyr’s hide is a sickly rainbow RP WKH SR W R R J J HDW H V PD GH WD H R J W SV HG
of shades, like light re ected off an oil slick. There are dull blues and VW R J HPRW R D VWDWHV
D V D R J WKH RG SD H HGV D G PDJH WDV WR D G WKH KHDG D G :K H D RPPR H PH H V R KHV WK R JK WKH H H J VKDGR V
GHDWK J HH V D G H R V D R J WKH H and fogs, looking for a collection of victims to terrorize and thereby enrich
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RPEDW The horizontal jaws of the feyr slung beneath its belly are the J WKH HPRW R V R RWKH V KH JKWH J HPRW R D VWDWHV D HDG S HVH W
creature’s prime form of attack, in icting 1d4 points of damage for com D GG J PR WD H JV PDG WK WH R D G HD :K H WKH J HDW H
mon feyrs, 2d6 points for great feyrs. The feyr does not use its jaws to eat, V RW D VKHG GD JKW W S H H V WR R DW JKW D G VHH V WR HW HDW
W DWKH WR VW H WH R WR WKH KHD WV R WKRVH KR W HVV WV VD DJH WR D K GGH D G J GD JKW KR V S H H D VRPH D D GR HG D HD
and bloody attacks. Those who witness the attack of either type of feyr V K DV D R G KR VH D H R GH J R G VW W H
P VW PD H D V HVV VD J WK R V VSHOOV R H R V PHG IHDU
(as the spell of the same name). This IHDU D WV R G R GV R RPPR (FRORJ RPPR H V D H HDWHG WKH HPRW R V R D JH PDVVHV
feyrs, and 2d6 rounds for great feyrs. This form of IHDU R DSS HV KH of people, and great feyrs by compilations of lesser feyrs. The raw ma
WKH HDW H DWWD V 0H H V JKW J D RPPR H GRHV RW VS H IHDU WH D V R V K HDW HV PD H R G D D VHWW HPH W D G
The great feyr has an additional power that can affect the emotions KH WKH H V DGG W R D WH V R WKH D WKH H V VWD DW JKW W
similar to the 4th-level wizard spell HPRWLR The range of this attack is HV GH V HJH WR V G GHG D HV R D V RSS HVVHG
D GV PD D H W D RRW RRW D HD D G WKH WH GHG WP SHRS HV D G VHWW HPH WV D J GH D PH HVV V PPH KHDW D H D
P VW PD H D V HVV VD J WK R V VSHOOV at –2 or be affected. Only SRVV H HHG J J R GV R H V * D G D G DW K WV D H V D
WKH HJDW H HPRW R V R IHDU DWH RSHOHVV HVV D G VDG HVV PD H DVW more than suf cient to handle the common feyrs, as those feyrs attack
the great feyr. The great feyr may cast this spell and retain its L LVLELOLW D WK J WKDW PR HV W WKH PR H GD JH R V J HDW H V P VW H GHD W
RPPR H V D H V D G H WV JKW WKR JK WKH KD H R HD R with by a wizard or similar high-level individual, who can both with
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D D GD 6 WR + Steady (11) +
+ +
+
D S *D W 6 WR + Average (9) +
+ +
+ +
+
+
Cat sh, Giant 6 WR + Average (9) +
+ +
+ +
+
Dragon sh 6 Unsteady (5)
Eel, Electric 6 Unsteady (7)
Eel, Giant 6 Average (8)
Eel, Marine 6 WR + + Average (9)
+ +
+
Eel, Weed 6 Unsteady (6)
*D * D W 6 Average (10)
Ixitxachitl 6 Elite (13) R PD
+ H
+ H
+ H
+ H
+ DPS
Lamprey 6 Unsteady (7)
Lamprey, Giant 6 Average (9)
Lamprey, Land KS R G Unsteady (7)
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+
+

3 H *D W 6 Average (8)
3 D KD 6 ½ Unsteady (6)
3 D KD * D W 6 Average (10)
3 J 5D 6 R Unsteady (5)
Quipper 6 ½ Unsteady (6)
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+ +
+
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+ + +
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+
+
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+ + +
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Giant sh are a diverse group of creatures with varying attack and defense
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6 D R HG W PV WD H R PD WH GDPDJH 9 W PV WD H SR W R GDP
age per round from the sh’s digestive juices and have a 5% cumulative
chance per round of suffocating. To escape the sh’s stomach, a victim
can cut free with a sharp-edged weapon. The victim may be rescued by
cutting or tearing from the outside. When the sh has lost 50% of its hit
SR WV WKH W P HD V HH
DUUDFXGD
The rst clue that barracuda are in the area might be a sudden pain in the
RRW DV WKH PD D GH V PV D G WHV R D H WH GH WRHV
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Giant carp attack by biting, in icting 2-20 points of damage with their
sharp, curved teeth. Additionally, if an attack causes 12 or more points of
GDPDJH WKH D S V D R V WV WP
Cat sh, Giant
A giant cat sh bites for 3d4 points of damage. It swallows it prey if its
attack roll is 4 points more than it needed. The sh can employ its feelers
as weapons by whipping its head back and forth. These feelers secrete a
toxin that causes 2d4 points of damage. A save vs. poison limits the dam
age to 1d4 points. Two additional opponents can be attacked if they are
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Dragon sh
Dragon sh bite for 1-6 points of damage. However, most adventurers
stumble across these creatures. These encounters cause 1d6 of the sh’s
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ping off in the wound. The spines’ poison is slow-acting, and creatures
injected with the toxin must make a saving throw vs. poison at a –4 or dies.
If successful, the character suffers a –2 SH D W R D DWWD R V R WKH
H W G KR V

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An attacking eel discharges a jolt of electricity with a 15-foot, radial range.
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W HV WR HHW D D H H H G SR WV D G D RWKH V D JH V H G
points. An eel must recharge itself for an hour between attacks.

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Giant eels have no electrical discharge attack. Instead, they attack with
their teeth. Since they strike with amazing speed, giant eels receive a +1
R V WR W DW H R V

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Marine eels have an electrical discharge with a range of 15 feet; creatures less
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H H H G SR WV D G D RWKH V D JH V H G SR WV 9 W PV P VW Because of their speed and natural camou age, a pike’s opponents suffer
roll a saving throw vs. paralyzation or be stunned for a number of rounds D SH D W WR WKH V S VH R
H D WR WKH GDPDJH WKH V VWD HG RP WKH H H W D VKR
3LUDQKD
(HO :HHG Piranhas travel in schools of 5-50. There is a 75% chance that at least one
The bite of the weed eel is poisonous: victims failing a saving throw vs. will attack any creature that swims or wades near the school. If they at
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attacks twice per melee round. Up to 20 piranhas can attack a single, man-
DU LDQW sized individual simultaneously.
The gar attacks with its teeth, in icting 8d4 points of damage. On a score
of 20, the gar swallows its victim whole. On average, a giant gar can swal 3LUDQKD LDQW
low an object up to 5 feet long. * D W S D KDV HKD H H WKH VPD H R WH SD WV WR D DW
tack a single, man-sized individual simultaneously.
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The ixitxachitl (icks-it-ZACH-it-ul) are an intelligent race of evil manta 3XQJL D
rays. For every 10 encountered, there is a 2nd-level priest. For every 20, Any creature stepping on a pungi must save vs. poison or die. A footstep
there is a 3rd-level priest. For every 50, there is a 2 + 2 Hit Dice 5th-level on a pungi ray equals one attack; if a creature fell on a pungi ray it would
priest. If there are more than 50, there is a 4 + 4 Hit Dice 8th-level priest suffer 2-8 spinal attacks. If attacked, it swims away.
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clude Charm, Divination, Elemental (water), Healing, Necromantic, Pro 4XLSSHU
tection, and Sun (darkness only). For every 20 encountered there is a 50% Quippers are fresh water piranhas that live in colder waters.
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A sea horse attacks with a head butt, but a sea horse trained as a steed can
/DPSUH use its long tail to constrict and restrain enemies. A captured opponent
The lamprey feeds by biting its victims, and fastening itself by its sphinc can free itself with a open doors roll made with a –1 penalty. The tail of a
ter-like mouth. Once attached, the lamprey drains 2 hit points per Hit Die J D W VHD KR VH V VR R J W D DWWD WKH VDPH RSSR H W WV KHDG WWV R
R RRG R WKH H W D G V HVV H R GV 6HD DPS H V D H HVSH D the one its rider is attacking. The constriction causes no damage, but the
susceptible to re, making their saving throws against re-based attacks VHD KR VH D VW WW WKH KH S HVV WP
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Land lampreys feed as do aquatic ones. Once attached (a hit for 1 point of mile away. The scent of blood and the thrill of the kill sends sharks into a
GDPDJH W G D V RRG R WK HH R GV HVV HG R HPR HG R feeding frenzy. Since sharks move up, take a bite of esh, and retreat, 10
1 point of damage per round. In addition, while attached to a character, normal-sized sharks can attack a man-sized opponent.
each lamprey encumbers an individual; this is equivalent to a loss of 1
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The huge megalodons (giant sharks) never reach a frenzy, since they can
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If the manta’s attack roll is 2 or more greater than the number needed to P H HHGHG WR K W
hit, it swallows its prey. A manta ray can swallow one man-sized creature
or three small-sized creatures. If opponents attack its rear, it uses its sting 6WLQJ D
er for 2-20 points of damage and a save vs. paralyzation or be stunned for If a creature steps on a sting ray, it lashes out with its tail spine. The crea
R GV ture must save vs. poison or be paralyzed for 5-20 turns.

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 Frog
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) (4 (1 Uncommon 9H DH 5D H
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7,9,7 /( Any Any Any
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7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil Nil
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Giant frogs resemble their more common relatives in everything but size.
Their enormous size means that they consider larger creatures as a source
of food, making small creatures and even demihumans possible prey. A
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250 pounds (a 2-foot frog weighs 50 pounds, adding 50 pounds for each
additional foot of length). Frogs with 1 Hit Die are 2 feet long, while those
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The distance that a giant frog can jump is based upon its weight, with
the maximum jumping distance for a 50-pound frog being 180 feet. Sub
tract 20 feet for every additional 50 pounds the frog weighs. A giant frog
cannot jump backward or directly to either side, but can leap 30 feet
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upon a frog that has swallowed a creature whole has a 33% chance of also
being in icted on the swallowed victim.
Giant frogs fear re and always retreat from it.
DELWDW 6RFLHW Giant frogs live in groups but don’t have any real so
cial structure. They are aggressive hunters and eat insects, sh, and small
mammals. Large aquatic predators such as giant sh and giant turtles of
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This smaller version of the giant frog attacks with sharp teeth and front
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hunter and is especially fond of the taste of human esh.

RPEDW Because of its camou aging color, a giant frog surprises oppo 3RLVRQRXV )URJV
nents easily (-3 penalty to opponents’ surprise rolls) when in its natural A rare type of normal frog, this breed secretes a contact poison from its
habitat. A giant frog uses its long, sticky tongue to entrap its victim. The skin, as well as with its bite. The weakness of the poison gives all victims a
tongue is equal in length to three times the frog’s length and strikes with +4 bonus to their saving throws. Due to its weakness and the dif culty of
a +4 bonus to the attack roll. The tongue in icts no damage when it hits. R H W J W WKH H V R PD HW R WK V SR VR
Once a victim is caught by the frog’s tongue, it has one chance to hit the
tongue before the frog attempts to reel it in. If the tongue is hit, the frog
releases the victim and does not attack that creature again. Otherwise, the
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If the victim weighs less than the frog, it is dragged into the frog’s
mouth in the same round it attacked and missed striking the tongue. If
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frog to draw the creature in. This grants the victim another opportunity to
hit the tongue. Any creature weighing more than twice the frog’s weight
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D JKW H H WKH WR J H V H H VW
Once the victim has been drawn to the frog’s mouth, the frog attempts
to eat it. If the giant frog successfully bites its victim in the rst round the
creature is in range, it automatically scores maximum damage. Frogs with
+ W H WH R SR WV R GDPDJH WKRVH WK + W H SR WV
and those with 3 Hit Dice in ict 2-8 points of biting damage.
On an attack roll result of 20, the frog can swallow whole any creature
shorter than 3 feet long. Any creature swallowed whole has a chance to
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tack roll result of 18 or better. A victim has only three rounds to escape be
fore asphyxiating. A successful escape kills the frog. Any damage in icted

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Fungus
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7,9,7 /( Any Any Any Any Any
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Fungi are simple plants that lack chlorophyll, true stems, roots, and Pigs are used to hunt for truf es, an underground fungus that grows near
leaves. Fungi are incapable of photosynthesis and live as parasites or tree roots and gives food a piquant avor. No one has as yet managed to
VDS RSK WHV cultivate truf es—an enterprising botanist could make a mint by learning
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Ordinary fungi are well known to man: molds, yeast, mildew, mushrooms, VRPHW PHV H HDWH W D H VR SR VR R V WKDW WKH R H P VK RRP
and puffballs. These plants include both useful and harmful varieties. hunter is allowed but one mistake in picking. The mycelium producing
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proli c and can spread where unwanted. Medicinally, green molds (such as penicillium) can be used as folk rem
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DELWDW 6RFLHW The bodies of most true fungi consist of slender cottony
laments. Anyone who wishes to see this for himself need only leave a
damp piece of bread in a cupboard for a day or two. Examining the black
mold on the bread with a magnifying glass will show off not only the la
ments, but also the spore bodies at the top of these. The spores are what
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tation, or spores. Those that reproduce sexually alternate a sexual gen
eration (gametophyte) with a spore-producing (sporophyte) one.
Fungi grow best in dark, damp environments, which they can nd all
too easily in a kitchen cupboard, backpack, or boot. A warm environment
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(FRORJ Fungi break down organic matter, thus playing an important

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Fungi are also useful to man for many purposes. Yeasts are valuable as
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tain molds are important for cheese production. The color in blue cheese is
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An alchemist expert in the ways of fungi can produce a variety of useful
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Violet fungus growths resemble shriekers, and are usually (75%) en
countered with them. The latter are immune to the touch of violet fun
gi, and the two types of creatures complement each other’s existence.
RPEDW Violet fungi favor rotted animal matter to grow upon. Each fun
gus has one to four branches with which it ails out if any animal comes
within range (see following). The excretion from these branches rots esh
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GLVHDVH spell is used. The branch length of this fungi depends upon the
fungi’s size. Violet fungi range from four to seven feet tall, the smallest
having one-foot-long branches, the ve-foot-tall fungi having two-foot-
long branches, and so on. Any sized growth can have up to four branches.
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Shriekers are normally quiet, mindless fungi that are ambulatory. They
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PD H
RPEDW Light within 30 feet or movement within 10 feet causes a
shrieker to emit a piercing shriek that lasts for 1-3 rounds. This noise has
a 50% chance of attracting wandering monsters each round thereafter.
DELWDW 6RFLHW They live in dark places beneath the ground, often in
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G H HV WKH VK H J WKH R HW J D H D H WR WKHP WK WKH
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(FRORJ Purple worms and shambling mounds greatly prize shriekers as
food, and don’t seem to mind the noise while eating.
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3K FRPLG
The algae-like phycomids resemble brous blobs of decomposing,
milk-colored matter with capped fungi growing out of them. They ex
ude a highly alkaline substance (like lye) when attacking.
Fungus
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Ascomoids are huge, puffball-like fungi with very thick, leathery skin.
They move by rolling.
RPEDW At rst, an ascomoid’s movement is slow—3 for the rst round, 6
the next, then 9, then nally 12—but they can keep it up for hours without
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Ascomoids attack by rolling into or over opponents. Small- and me
dium-sized opponents are knocked down and must rise during the next
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The creature’s surface is covered with numerous pocks which serve
as sensory organs. Each pock can also emit a jet of spores to attack dan
gerous enemies. Large opponents or those who have in icted damage
upon the ascomoids are always attacked by spore jets. The stream of
spores is about one foot in diameter and 30 feet long. Upon striking,
the stream puffs into a cloud of variable diameter ( ve to 20 feet). The
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die from infection in their internal systems in 1d4 rounds. Even those
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1d4 rounds to recover and rejoin melee. Meanwhile, they are nearly
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R VK H G R H WH W R VHV D R HG
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bing weapons do damage as if against a small-sized opponent.
Blunt weapons do not harm ascomoids; slashes and cuts from edged
weapons cause only 1 point of damage. An ascomoid saves against
magical attacks, such as magic missiles, reballs, and lightning,
with a +4 bonus to the saving throw; damage is only 50% of nor
mal. (Cold-based attacks are at normal probabilities and damage.)
As these fungi have no minds by ordinary standards, all spells af
fecting the brain (F DUP ( 3 etc.), unless speci c to plants, are
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At any distance greater than 10 feet, a gas spore is 90% likely to be mis
taken for a beholder. Even at close ranges there is a 25% possibility that
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and rhizome growths atop it that strongly resemble the eye stalks of a
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RPEDW These fungoid monsters have sensory organs for heat, sound, RPEDW If the spore is struck for even 1 point of damage it explodes. Ev
D G DW R V R DWHG VH H D VWH V :KH SK RP GV DWWD WKH ery creature within a 20-foot radius suffers 6d6 points of damage (3d6 if a
extrude a tube and discharge the alkaline uid in small globules that have VD J WK R V D GV V V HVV
D D JH R G HHW If a gas spore makes contact with exposed esh, the spore shoots tiny
In addition to alkaline damage, the globs that these creatures discharge rhizomes into the living matter and grows through the victim’s system
might also cause victims to serve as hosts for new phycomid growth. If within one round. The gas spore dies immediately. The victim must have
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mushroom-like growths in the infected area. This occurs in 1d4 + 4 rounds VSR HV
and in icts 1d4 + 4 points of damage. The growths then spread through
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phycomid. A F UH GLVHDVH VSH VWRS WKH VS HDG WK R JK WKH KRVW

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Galeb Duhr
/,0 7( 7( ,1 Any mountain
) (4 (1 9H DH
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7,9,7 /( D
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7 ( 6 ( Q (×3), X
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The galeb duhr is a curious boulder-like creature with appendages that

act as hands and feet. These intelligent beings are very large and slow-
moving. They live in rocky or mountainous areas where they can feel the
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A typical galeb duhr is from 8 to 12 feet tall. When not moving it looks
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The “music” of the galeb duhr often provides the rst evidence that
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ter by disappearing into the ground. If chased or otherwise irritated, Sitting together in groups, the galeb duhr harmonize their gravelly
however, a galeb duhr does not hesitate to ght the intruder. voices into eldritch tunes; some sages speculate that these melodies can
*D H G K D DVW WKH R R J VSH V DV WK H H PDJHV R H SH cause or prevent earthquakes. Others argue that the low rumbling pro
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They can cast VWR H V DSH DW WKH H V R R V H H GH H H WKH D
They can animate 1-2 boulders within 60 yards of them (AC 0; MV 3; HD
9; Dam 4d6) as a treant controls trees. Galeb duhr suffer double damage (FRORJ *D H G K KD H R DW D H HP HV RWKH WKD WKRVH KR D H
RP R G DVHG DWWD V D G VD H WK D SH D W DJD VW WKHVH DWWD V WKH JHPV WKH R H W *D H G K HDW R SHH J J D WH WR RWKH
They are not harmed by lightning or normal re, but suffer full damage types, and disdaining any sedimentary type. The rocks they eat become
from magical re (though they save with a +4 bonus against re attacks). part of the huge creatures; such a meal need take place only once every
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of Earth, are sometimes encountered in small family groups in mountain R KH H PD RWKH JHPV D H DV H DV H V R S H R V PHWD V
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It is not known how (or whether) galeb duhr reproduce, but “young” terest in these minerals for themselves. A few powerful mages have been
JD H G K KD H R DV R D HH HSR WHG WKRVH VSH PH V H R able to bargain with the galeb duhr for this information. This is a dif cult
tered being a smaller size than normal. agreement to consummate, for the galeb duhr are valiant ghters, and
:K H JD H G K VHHP WR KD H R V H W H D R H J R G WKH usually have no dif culty in escaping from any harm if they are inclined
are known to collect gems, which they nd through their passwall ability. to do so. Further, the galeb duhr are territorial, and would be irritated at
They sometimes have small magical items in their possession, evidently D DWWHPSW WR PD H VH R WK V R HGJH WKH W
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sponsible for trees in its neighborhood. A traveler who disturbs the area
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 Gargantua
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/,0 7( 7( ,1 Tropical and Tropical and subtropical islands, Tropical, subtropical, and temperate
V W RS D V D GV jungles, and mountains PR WD V
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7,9( 7,0( Night Any Any
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7 ( 6 ( Nil Nil Nil
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Gargantua are truly monstrous species, both in size and ferocity. Whether
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results of crazed magical experiments is unknown.
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humanoids, insects, and reptiles. Of these three types, the most common is
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The reptilian gargantua is so immense that it dwarfs virtually all of
the world’s creatures. Some reptilian gargantua move on all fours. Most,
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of the largest tree trunks. The creature’s body is thick and bulky. Rocky
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Its smooth belly is a lighter shade of green. Certain rare types have mot
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Its hands are almost human, though each of its four, long ngers ends
in a hooked claw. Its feet are at and broad, with webbed toes. The toes
also end in hooked claws, but they’re shorter and thicker than those on its
ngers. A bony ridge stretches from the base of its neck, down along its
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The head of the reptilian gargantua is somewhat small in proportion to
its body. It has two glaring eyes, usually gold or bright red. Its nostrils are
ush with its head, and its ears are twin triangular projections resembling
tiny wings. Its mouth is a wide slash that nearly bisects its entire head and
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The reptilian gargantua cannot speak, but it emits deafening roars that
sound like the trumpeting of a bull elephant ampli ed a thousandfold. It
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of mindless brutes bent on destruction for destruction’s sake. It attacks
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ful jaws. If moving upright, it can trample victims for 10-100 (10d10) hit
points of damage. It continually sweeps the ground with its massive tail,
swinging 90 feet behind it and to each side. Any creature within range
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(8d10) hit points of damage.
A rampaging reptilian gargantua is all but oblivious to its surroundings,
crushing everything—and everyone—in its path. The ground trembles
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by swirling waters or crashing waves. Additionally, its immense size
makes it easy to spot from a distance. Furthermore, the squealing roars
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The reptilian gargantua’s tough hide gives it an Armor Class of 2, form
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voke the creatures will nd themselves relentlessly pursued—even it means
the gargantua must cross thousands of miles of ocean. This creature’s
hunger for revenge is seldom satis ed until it has thoroughly ravaged its
attackers’ villages. Sometimes, entire provinces will be laid to ruin.
The surest way to provoke the wrath of a reptilian gargantua is to
threaten its offspring. Adult gargantua have remarkable mental bonds
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emotions and desires of others, albeit on a primitive level. They seem to
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oors of subtropical oceans. Most, however, live on remote tropical is
lands, far from civilized lands. Such islands are scattered throughout the
oceans of Kara-Tur, with most of them uncharted. The most notable ex
ception is the Isle of Gargantua, one of the Outer Isles off the southwestern
tip of Wa. This island is inhabited entirely by gargantua of various types.
Explorers in the arctic regions of Kara-Tur once found a maturing rep
tilian gargantua frozen in a block of ice. The explorers built a massive
sled to haul their discovery back to civilization. The ice began to thaw
en route, reviving the creature. The gargantua shattered the melting ice
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Any grotto or cave that provides shelter, privacy, and suf cient room
to house a reptilian gargantua can serve as its lair. Fiercely territorial, a
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for food and patrol their territory. Their thunderous roars make their

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Reptilian gargantua live several hundred years. They choose mates
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of their lives. A female reptilian gargantua gives birth to a single offspring
once per century. The birth of a reptilian gargantua is marked by shatter
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An immature reptilian gargantua stands about 20-40 feet tall. It also has
10 HD (THAC0 11) and a movement rate of 12 (Sw 9). A youngling’s claws
in ict 1-10 hit points of damage each, and its bite in icts 2-24 (2d12) hit
points of damage. Its tail—not nearly as formidable as an adult’s—sweeps
the ground in an arch reaching 20 feet behind and to both sides, in icting
3-18 (3d6) points of damage to all victims who fail their save vs. death.
(FRORJ The reptilian gargantua is an omnivore. It primarily eats plants,
swallowing whole trees in a single gulp. But it also enjoys living prey of
all varieties. It can even dine on minerals, gems, and other inorganic sub
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• The petal of any ower that grows in the footprint of a reptilian gar
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grow naturally in the footprint; it cannot have been planted there by a
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born. If a dead creature of any kind is struck by a lightning bolt from such
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arms, and jutting jaws. Long, greasy hair dangles about their shoulders,
though a few humanoid gargantua are completely bald. They stand 80 to
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Their skin color ranges from pale pink to dull yellow to deep black. They
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phrases of human languages 25% of the time. The movements and other
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The creature attacks with its two sts for 4-40 (3d10) hit points of dam
age each. It seldom uses weapons or tools, since its blunt ngers manipu
late these objects with dif culty. However, reports exist of humanoid gar
gantua wielding trees like clubs. The creatures also can make trampling
attacks on anyone (or anything) who comes underfoot, causing 10-100
(10d10) points of damage. Humanoid gargantua regenerate hit points at
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Humanoid gargantua live in valleys, in suitably sized caves in remote, jag
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They live for several centuries, and mate for life. Once every hundred
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An immature humanoid gargantua is about 20-30 feet tall. It has 8 HD
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age each. It cannot make trampling attacks.
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and violent con icts often result. Many such con icts continue until one
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patterns in brilliant blue, red, yellow, and green. Their movements and
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This silk is exceptionally strong and sticky, adhering to whatever it hits.
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edged weapon, a successful “bend bars/lift gates” roll, or by monsters of
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HD per week. Upon attaining 25 HD, the larva spins a cocoon and enters the
pupal stage. It remains a pupa for 2-8 (2d4) weeks, nally emerging as an
immense moth with 30 HD. In this form, the creature can no longer spin silk.
However, by apping its wings, it can create a huge windstorm, 60 feet wide
and extending 240 feet ahead. To remain safe, everyone and everything
within the path of the storm must be solidly anchored (e.g., tied to a boulder).
Unanchored victims must make a saving throw vs. death with a –4 penalty.
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mountainous regions. They live for several hundred years. Females lay
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of damage, while their naturally tough hide protects them from victim’s evil master of some sort. In this case, the gargoyles usually act as guards or
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goyles suddenly strike out, attempting only to injure the victim rather This creature is a marine variety of gargoyle that uses its wings to swim as
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grotesque human and animal gures. They were designed in such a way
that water owing down gutters would be thrown away from the wall,
so as to prevent stains and erosion. Later, some unknown mage used a
powerful enchantment to bring these horrid sculptures to life. The race
of gargoyles has ourished, spreading throughout the world.

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the Prime Material plane and are often summoned speci cally to perform
some service for a powerful wizard or priest. All genies can travel to any
of the elemental planes, as well as the Prime Material and Astral planes.
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The djinn are genies from the elemental plane of Air. It should be noted
that “djinn” is the plural form of their name, while “djinni” is the singular.
RPEDW The djinn’s magical nature enables them to do any of the follow
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100 pounds weight with a short life span (the harder the metal the less
time it lasts; gold has about a 24 hour existence while djinni steel lasts
only one hour); FUHDWH LOO VLR as a 20th-level wizard with both visible and
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Once per day, the genie can create a whirlwind, which it can ride or
even direct at will from a distance. The whirlwind is a cone-shaped spiral,
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up to 70 feet in height (the djinni chooses the dimensions). Its maximum
speed is 18, with maneuverability class A. The whirlwind’s base must
touch water or a solid surface, or it will dissolve. It takes a full turn for the
whirlwind to form or dissolve. During that time, the whirlwind in icts no
damage and has no other effect. The whirlwind lasts as long as the djinni
concentrates on it, moving at the creature’s whim.
If the whirlwind strikes a non-aerial creature with fewer than 2 Hit
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(like the djinni) suffer no damage from the buffeting winds. The whirl
wind can carry the genie and up to six man-sized or three genie-sized
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age rolls against a djinni, who also receives a +4 bonus to saving throws
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Djinn are nearly impossible to capture by physical means; a djinni who
is overmatched in combat usually takes to ight and uses its whirlwind
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forms that need wings or arti cial means to y and use LOO VLR D G L LV
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is better resolved by the DM on a case-by-case basis. It is worth noting,
however, that a good master will typically encourage a djinni to addi
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Djinn are able to carry up to 600 pounds, on foot or ying, without tir
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one turn if ying. For each 100 pounds below the maximum, add one turn
to the time a djinni may walk or y before tiring. A fatigued djinni must
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they live on oating islands of earth and rock, anywhere from 1,000 yards
to several miles across. They are crammed with buildings, courtyards, gar
dens, fountains, and sculptures made of elemental ames. In a typical djinn
landhold there are 3d10 djinn of various ages and powers, as well as 1d10
jann and 1d10 elemental creatures of low intelligence. All are ruled by the
local sheik, a djinn of maximum hit points.
The social structure of Djinn society is based on rule by a caliph, served
by various nobles and of cials (viziers, beys, emirs, sheiks, sheriffs, and
maliks). A caliph rules all the djinn estates within two days’ travel, and is
advised by six viziers who help maintain the balance of the landholdings.
If a landhold is attacked by a large force, a messenger (usually the
youngest djinni) is sent to the next landhold, which sends aid and dis
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Some djinn (1%) are “noble” and are able to grant three LV HV WR WKH
masters. Noble djinn perform no other services and, upon granting the
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with 10 Hit Dice. They strike for 3d8 points of damage, and the whirl
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A dao is a genie from the elemental plane of Earth. While they are gener
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A dao can carry up to 500 pounds without tiring. Double weight will
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the dao may add one turn to the duration of its carrying ability. After
tiring, a dao must rest for one hour. Dao can move through earth (not
worked stone) at a burrowing speed of 6. They cannot take living beings
with them, but can safely carry inanimate objects.
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pockets to their will and desire. A dao mazework contains 4d10 dao, as
well as 8d10 elemental and non-elemental slaves. Each mazework is ruled
by an ataman or hetman who is advised by a seneschal. The loyalty of a
mazework’s ataman to the Great Dismal Delve is always questionable,
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The khan of the dao lives at the center of the great mazework called the
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most Prime Material continents. The Great Dismal Delve is linked to all
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he needs. The population of dao in the delve is unknown, as is the number
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malice and revenge than their ery counterparts.

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are most other genies (except efreet, with whom they trade worked metals
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station to watch or harass others in the plane. These outposts are run by
a malik or vali of maximum normal hit points. There is a 10% chance that
the outpost is also providing a temporary home for 1d4 jann or 1d4 dao
(the only other genies efreet tolerate). Outpost forces are usually directed
against incursions from the elemental plane of Air, but they can be direct
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sphere of golden, glowing brass some 40 miles across. From the upper fravision. They are not harmed by water-based spells. Cold-based spells
towers rise the minarets of the great bastion of the Sultan’s Palace. Vast grant them a +2 bonus to saving throws and –2 to each die of damage. Fire
riches are said to be in the palace of the sultan. The city has an efreet in icts +1 per die of damage, with saving throws at a –1 penalty. Steam
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Each marid lays some claim to royalty; they are all shahs, atabegs,
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