[AGE] Age of Mystara - Adversary Compendium.pdf

ADVERSARY COMPENDIUM I A Collection of Monsters suitable for characters level 1 through 10 FOR USE WITH

GREEN RONIN GAMES’

AdveCore rsary Compendium I Rules Supplement

Design: Byron D. Molix System Design and Development: Chris Pramas, et al Original Monster Concepts: E. Gary Gygax and the early contributors of TSR. Mystara Logo designed by Thorfinn Tiat

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Table of Contents Introduction New Statistics Block

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Aerial Servant Aranea Archer Bush Basillisk Beholder Big Cat Jaguar

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Elder Ghoul Hill Giant Giant Beast Draco Lizard Giant Bass Giant Bat Giant Boar Giant Chameleon Giant Gecko Giant Spiny Rockfish

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Leopard Lion Tiger Boar Bulette Carrion Crawler Chameleon Man Centaur Choker Crocodile Decapus Dire Wolf Displacer Beast Doppleganger Dragons Young Dragons White Black Blue Green Red Gold Young Adult Dragons White Black Blue Green Red Gold Dragonne Dryad Elementals, Lesser Air Earth Fire Water Faun

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Giant Sturgeon Giant Toad Giant Tuatara Lizard Rockhome Lizard Gnoll Gnoll Brute Flind Gnoll Blackheart Gnoll Shaman Goblin Goblin Skirmisher Goblin Chief Goblin Skulker Goblin Fanatic Golem Bone Rock Wood Gorilla Great Eagle Griffon Hag Black Hag Sea Hag Harpy Hellhound Hobgoblin Hobgoblin Soldier Hobgoblin Sergeant Kobold Kobold Ambusher Kobold Witch Lizardfolk Lycanthropes Werebear Weretiger Werewolf

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Mummy Ogre Oozes Black Pudding Gelatinous Cube White Pudding Orc Orc Warrior Orc Elite Orc Shaman Owl Bear Phanaton

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Rakasta Rhagodessa Stirge Tortle Troll Vermin Giant Ant Giant Ant Drone Guard Giant Bee Giant Centipede Giant Fire Beetle Giant Locust Giant Oil Beetle Giant Tiger Beetle Wight Wolf Wyvern

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immune to Mental and Poison damage, and Charm and Sleep effects. Humanoid: The creature is a sentient being akin to a human. It can process language, and often is a social creature. All humanoids need the basics of life: sustenance, breathe and sleep. Only the most magical of humanoids can ignore these requirements. Monster: The creature is some other form of living or spiritual creature, and is separated from beasts by its utter alien strangeness, or its capacity for language. Rarely can a monster be tamed and trained, and Animal Handling is not enough to break one.

Adversary Compendium Introduction Heroes are only capable of being measured by the opponents they overcome. In a classic fantasy world, those opponents are often creatures and monsters, demons and other fiends. While the most memorable villains can be human, the most noteworthy are often dragons, giants, or undead monstrosities. In order to accurately represent the breadth of the Known World setting, I needed to produce statistics for the monsters common to such a game. Here is the fruit of that labor, the Adversary Compendium.

Plant: The creature is a supernatural or monstrous plant. Plants are usually immune to Mental and Poison damage and Charm effects. Plants subject to Sleep affects go dormant, a state similar to paralysis, and while they do not need to breathe, they are still subject to suffocation effects.

Statistic Block I devised a new statistic block, and have notes provided below for the descriptors and shorthand that go into it. The only reason for this was an attempt to keep monster entries, at least the game statistics information on a single page. Something that was impossible to do with my Beholder writeup and would likely have been just as difficult with Vampires, and Dragons. One of the few changes I pulled from later versions of D&D is the use of Keywords as tags. So characters with common traits have the trait defined here in the beginning, and

Subtype Descriptors Aberrant: The creature is an alien creature that can only have srcinated on some other plane, through raw magic, or immortal influence. This category includes things without organs, or organs that don't make sense to scholars present in the world. Aberrant can also refer to a creature that was natural and has since been mutated by magical means. Aquatic: The creature is at home in water and can either breathe in water, or hold its breathe for extremely long periods of time. It never has to worry

abilities that conform to as a specific energy source are listed well, fordamage ease of type or adjudication.

about during rarely drowning can breathe air orencounters. move aboutAquatic on land,beasts and usually take severe penalties when encountered on land. Aquatic creatures often, but not always, have a Swim rating that is higher than their base speed. An aquatic creature is different from a creature that breathes water, and such creatures still face penalties when fighting underwater because it is not their native environment. Draconic: The creature is a dragon or is related closely to them. These are reptilian creatures with a magical nature, and often with a breath weapon or supernatural attack. Thinking creatures of this type always speak Draconic as their common language, but can learn others, even if they cannot vocalize them. Elemental: The creature is an outsider native to one of the districts of the Elemental Plane. It is inherently strong versus its native element and weak to its polar opposite. Thinking creatures of this type always speak Elemental Common as their language, but can learn others, even if they cannot vocalize them. Fey: The creature is an outsider native to the Dreamlands or a Prime Plane descendent of such

Origin Adversaries have an srcin which is meant to give the GM hints about the type of creature and it’s basic existence without denoting everything in powers. It also serves as information regarding spell or ritual susceptibility. Beast: The creature is a living animal. Whether it has magical srcins or supernatural powers it's still an animal. It has no concept of language, and can be trained via Animal Handling. All beasts need the basics of life: sustenance, breathe and sleep. Only the most magical of beasts can ignore these requirements. Construct: The creature is a created being. Usually created by ado spell highersustenance power, these are tireless, notorrequire or creatures need to breathe and generally loyal to their creators. They sometimes understand language but usually do not have the ability to speak. Constructs are usually

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creatures, and is considered a fairy being. Many fey have supernatural powers or immunities, but not all, particularly the prime plane natives. All Fey creatures that are considered an outsider speak Sylvan. Giant: The creature has abnormal size for its type. True Giants, speak Giantish, but have dialects as well. Most true giants favor throwing objects and weapons at targets, although some have magical prowess and prefer throwing magical missiles instead. Planar: The creature is an outsider native to one or more outer planes. These creatures are usually

type. Thus a single Grade A threat may overwhelm a party of 15th level characters. The threat class of opponents is not meant to be a system in and of itself. GMs still need to judge their own encounters, and mixing enemies from different threat classes may or may not make the entire encounter much more difficult. As with everything in a role-playing game this is just a suggestion. Stat Block Format The stat block includes some shorthand keywords designed to move especially common sentences out of the powers sections.

encountered because they were summoned, or because they were sent by higher powers. All Planar beings have supernatural capabilities. All Planar beings speak a native tongue unique to their plane of srcin, but most thinking Planar beings possess the ability to comprehend tongues or cast the Common Tongue spell upon themselves. Few planar creatures need to eat, drink or sleep, and many have immunities and perfect Dark Vision. Undead: The creature was once living, and is now a monster of undeath. Unthinking undead understand language but do not speak meaningfully. Thinking undead resemble the living, but most undead are consumed with hatred, or obsession. Undead have no need for traditional food, water, air or other sustenance. Their animus also allows them to see in the dark. Some undead need rest, and others wander in search of the living at all times. Immune to Mental

Defense Keywords Enchanted: All non-magical physical damage deals only half-damage to an enchanted creature. The only exceptions are damage sources the creature is vulnerable to. It's own physical attacks are considered magical. Note, all Enchanted creatures take full damage from energy attacks they are not immune to. Immunities: All the damage types and effects the creature can ignore are listed on a single line below the Defense line. Damage listed as Half, such as Fire (Half) means the creature can ignore half the listed damage but not all of it, thus a partial immunity listing. These are listed alphabetically by Damage first, effects second. Individual powers can be listed

and Poison damage, Charm and Sleep effects.

here as well. Spell Resistance +X: The creature gains a bonus equal to the noted rank versus all harmful spells, arcane or divine. If listed with (Arcane) or (Divine) it is only resistant to that type of magic. Vulnerabilities: All damage that bypasses special defenses, or gives the creature extra damage is listed on a line below the Immunities line, or the Defense line if absent. Extra damage is listed as Damage x2 or Damage +Xd6

Threat Class Threat Class is an indicator used to determine a rough party level danger. A group of 4 characters of the appropriate level should have little trouble facing down one or two threats in the corresponding class. An equal group number increases the class by one, being outnumbered 2 to 1 increases the threat by 2 grades. Thus, four class E threats are a class D threat for a group of 4 low level adventurers while eight are a class C threat.

Movement Keywords Burrow: The creature can tunnel through soil such as dirt, sand or silt, and rock if the description says so. Creatures that are burrowing may not use a Run or Charge action unless their description specifically says otherwise. Hover: The creature can hover in air without

Threat class is rated with ascending letter grades that correspond to character levels thusly. E = Levels 1-2 D = Levels 3-5 C = Levels 6-9 B = Levels 10-14 A = Levels 15+

expending actions. Wall Crawler : The creature can move at full Speed up walls and across ceilings, making modifications for terrain as necessary.

Class A is somewhat of an exception as it encompasses the widest grouping of levels and play

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illusion. They aren’t as dangerous physically as a Force effect, but they don’t go away if the target resists the effect either. An example of a figment is a manifest nightmare, or a phantom steed.

Power Keywords Damage Keywords: Keywords listed in [ ] for any power that does damage, deal the listed type of damage. This is not whether the attack deals penetrating damage or not, it simply keys defenses, immunities and vulnerabilities. Examples include: Alteration, Cold, Corrosive, Electricity, Fire, Force, Illusion, Mental, Necrotic, Poison, Radiant, and Sonic. Force is implied if no other damage type is given. Effect Keywords: Keywords listed in [ ] for powers that do not deal damage define the type of effect it is. This is again to key defenses, immunities and vulnerabilities. Examples include: Alteration, Charm, Illusion, Paralysis, Petrify, Figment, and Sleep. Limitation Keywords: Keywords listed in ( ) limit the power to affecting those listed items or types only. An example being Charming Gaze (Humanoids). This power would not affect beasts, monsters etc.

There are also conventions for spellcasters and creatures with unique stunts. Stunts are listed with the number of Stunt Points immediately preceding the game text. Usually but not always a unique stunt will be among the creature’s favorite stunts. The Spells power lists a number in parentheses. This is the caster level. This can help GMs figure out how many spells a creature should have if it is more advanced than the presented adversary, as well as help with mana calculations. I calculate all mana at a base of 7 plus Magic, and a bonus of 2 plus Magic per caster level beyond the first. This is to simulate the amount they have left when the encounter starts, not what a typical caster of that level would have first thing in the morning.

Sense Keywords Dark Vision !: The creature can see perfectly in total darkness. This is also known as Perfect Dark Vision. Dark Vision ! (-1 in light): The creature can see perfectly in total darkness but suffers a -1 penalty to most actions in bright light. Dark Vision (X yards): The creature can see perfectly out to a certain distance in total darkness. Their vision dims within 10 yards beyond the listed distance.

Descriptions In most cases, thinking individuals will have their ethos worded in their description. If such is the case, the word will be italicized. Text that applies to choices such as spells and post combat effects are listed here as well. I have attempted to keep the entries combat and effect specific, and left capabilities that exist purely outside these context as

Night Vision: The creature lowers penalties by 1 in low light and night conditions. 360 Degree Sense: Usually Sight or Touch. The creature has the ability to sense, using the designated sense in all directions at once. It gains a +2 bonus to resist surprise and backstab attempts based on Stealth. If a limitation is present, it indicates a maximum distance.

text in the description. So if a creature has the ability to resurrect itself, it will be present in its description, not it’s statistic block. As much as possible, each creature’s natural habitat and motivations will be included in the description. However, I can’t pretend to include geography hooks for the entire Known World. If you look at a map of the setting you will see how impossible that is. In all cases, please refer to your gazetteer or old edition monster booklets for typical placement in specific countries and environs of the Known World.

Clarifications Power Keywords require some further explanation. A power may be listed as Touch Attack [Alteration] (Humanoids) in which case it is a power that transforms or alters the target’s body, or a portion of the target’s body and only affects humanoids. The fact that it’s listed as Touch Attack instead of Blood Boiling Grasp just gives a GM a subtle reminder how the power is used without requiring a lot of additional text. Also, the difference between an illusion and a figment is that Illusions only exist in the heads of the affected targets. Figments have some reality and are composed of a bit of force that is covered with an 3

Aerial Servant Elemental Monster Defense 16, AR 2, Enchanted, Invisible Immunities Paralysis, Poison, Sleep Vulnerabilities Earth x2 Health 100, Speed Fly 18, Hover Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +0 Communication +4 Constitution +0 Cunning +5 Dexterity (Brawling) +3 Magic (Divination)

Grade D The reason these creatures turn on the caster if unable to fulfill their mission is because they are fiercely independent, and somewhat cruel to humans and they have no desire to serve to begin with. The spell forcibly brings them, and binds them to the task. They can only take out their malicious anger on the summoner if their mission ends in failure. These creatures, which call themselves Haoou, speak the Elemental tongue with the air dialect, although they can comprehend all speech by mortals. They

+0 Perception +4 Strength +1 Willpower Melee Fist +7 (1d6+4) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Find Target [Divination]: As Spirit Tracking ritual [Willpower (Self-Discipline) : TN 15] Wind Blast [Air]: Corridor of Wind 20 yards long 2 yards wide must be resisted by Strength (Might) : TN 13 or the target is knocked prone and takes 2d6+3 damage. Those who succeed take 1d6 damage instead. Once used roll 1d6, on a 1 the power is unusable for the rest of the day.

have their own empires based on the slavery of lesser elemental creatures in their home plane. Typically, if the Aerial Servant bests its summoner in combat for enough time to expend 2 Major Actions creating a gate, it will drag the offender away to its home plane.

Aerial Servants are elemental creatures from the Elemental Plane of Air. They are most often encountered on Mystara being summoned using a ritual.after Aerial Servants can be given the task to retrieve a specific person or object and they will fulfill that duty unerringly within a certain period of time. Usually a caster can impose a limit of twice his level in days upon the Aerial Servant. If the servant is stymied in retrieving its target before the time limit is up, it will drop the target and return to the caster in order to attack him. If given an approximate location with enough detail to find the target, it will still venture forth even if its Find Target ability is stymied by Spirit magics. Otherwise, it considers its service done and will return immediately to its home plane. 4

Aranea Grade D Monster Defense 13, AR 0 Health 30, Mana 20, Speed 14, Wall Crawler Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) +3 Communication (Deception) +3 Constitution +1 Cunning (Arcane Lore) +2 Dexterity (Bite) +3 Magic (Entropy) +2 Perception (Seeing) +1 Strength (Jumping)

fight to the death to protect their homes, and often try to prevent outsiders from reaching them in the first place.

+2 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+1) Ranged Arcane Lance +3 (1d6+-3, 16 yards) Favored Stunts: Poison Bite and Skillful Casting. Weapon Groups: Brawling and Light Blades Talents: Entropy Magic (J) Powers Poison Bite: 2 SP, Aranea can inject poison as a combat stunt. Aranea Poison -2 Dexterity, ends after encounter. Shape Change [Illusion]: Aranea can assume a unique small or normal sized humanoid form. To change forms requires an Activate action. It is possible to dispel or see through the illusion, but it is otherwise flawless. Spells (3): Arcane, Spellpower 13, 4 spells + 1 Entropy. Web: Aranea can spin a web thread for

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Aranea can speak common human languages as well as any nearby sylvan tongues, such as elven, so their disguises are often impeccable. Aranea are carnivores, but often find it too much trouble to catch sentient prey. They claim that they do not eat thinking creatures as part of their conceit of civilization, but in actuality aranea crave the blood of thinking beings, especially phanatons which they consider to be a As they consider themselves consummate mages, Aranea will have a separate web in which they weave their magic references directly into the webs. Aranea often learn the Haste, Illusion, Paralysis, Phantasm, and Sleep spells, and if a caster is patient enough and the webs are still intact they can be studied.

movement and to(Might) bind incapacitated targets. Strength test: TN 13 to break free. Aranea are intelligent, giant spiders that often live in webs suspended in the trees of shaded, thick forests. They look like typical giant spiders with a few exceptions, the top of their heads appear to have a large lump on them, and their foremost legs end in tiny chitinous arms instead of spider legs.The typical aranea has a hunger for knowledge and power but tend towards a mercenary outlook. People will often stumble into the nesting places of an Aranea colony, and usually will be tricked into leaving. Only if they believe themselves to have the advantage will they attack on sight, dropping down unexpectedly and beginning combat with a disorienting or immobilizing spell. Aranea will only 5

Archer Bush Grade E Plant Defense 11, AR 2 Immunities Gaze attacks, Mental, Poison; Charm Vulnerabilities Fire +1d6 Health 18 Speed 3 Senses 360 Degree Touch (20 yards) -3 Communication +3 Constitution -3 Cunning +0 Dexterity (Stealth, Thrown) +0 Magic

Basilisk Elemental Monster Defense 13, AR 4 Health 50, Speed 12 Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +0 Communication +4 Constitution -2 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +2 Magic -1 Perception (Smelling) +3 Strength

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+0 Perception +0 Strength +0 Willpower Ranged Thorns +3 (1d6*, 3/6 yards) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Lightning Attack. Powers Thorns: If a character takes damage from the thorns they suffer a -1 penalty to all actions from irritation until they are removed.

+2 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +2 (1d6+3*) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Lightning Attack. Powers Gaze Attack [Petrify]: As Petrify spell [Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 12]. Vorpal Bite: Basilisks can bite through mineral as if it were not present, its bite deals penetrating damage to those protected by stone or metal.

Archer bushes are predatory plants that appear to be sickly looking and have stunted trunks and thorny brown brambles. These carnivorous plants grow in woodland areas as well as scrub and mountainsides. The generally unhealthy appearance of the bush belies the general health of the plant life around it, and is one of the few cues to those unfamiliar with these plants that they are not normal. The trunks are

Basilisks are 10’ long lizards with snakelike heads, necks and tails. They are solitary creatures that are lazy at heart, but fear nothing because of their amazing gaze powers. Creatures that meet the gaze of the basilisk invariably are turned into stone statues. While this magical effect can be dispelled to remove the onset of the effect (one token per point on the Dragon Die on one target) it can only be reversed

covered but of concealed thethe foliage isina thick large leaves, mouth full thorns tobeneath tear apart flesh of victims.

with a ritual. minutes onceTokens combatdisappear ends. at a rate of one per 10 Particularly old basilisks also exude petrification on touch. Characters who are bitten or slammed by the basilisk must test Constitution (Stamina) or gain a token, just as if they had met its gaze. Anyone attempting an indirect attack on a basilisk, or simply using a mirror to avoid looking at it should accept a -3 modifier as the combatant seeks to avoid its gaze. Killing the Basilisk does not return petrified victims. Even basilisks are not immune to petrification effects, and it can be turned to stone by its own reflection. However, on its native plane, the Elemental Plane of Earth, a basilisk can be slowed by a petrification effect, but never turns to stone.

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Beholder Grade C Aberrant Monster Defense 13, AR 7 Health 70, Speed (Fly 5), Hover Senses Dark Vision (40 yards), 360 Degree Sight +2 Communication (Deception) +1 Constitution +1 Cunning (Historical Lore) +3 Dexterity +4 Magic (Arcane Lance) +2 Perception (Seeing, Searching) +4 Strength

on the dragon die. A beholder that has lost 40 Health or more loses its central eye. A beholder can regrow its central eye after 3 months or it can choose to leave it blinded.

+4 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d6+4) Ranged Ray +4 (Varies, 16 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance, Lightning Attack and Dual Strike. Powers Anti-Magic Central Eye: All magical effects directly in front of the beholder cease. The beholder may target one target per round with this ability. Hover: Beholder hovering cannot be dispelled by any means. Ray Attacks: Beholders can fire two rays at two separate targets with a Ranged Attack action. The Spellpower TN to resist a spell effect is TN 14. 01. Petrification Ray[Petrify]: Petrify spell effect. 02. Confusion Ray: Daze spell effect. 03. Sleep Ray[Sleep]: Sleep spell effect. 04. Fear Ray[Fear]: Horror spell effect.

after they have seen it in action. Severed eye stalks regrow within 15 days, no matter how many were lost.

Individual eye stalks can be severed with a Disarm stunt, or specifically targeted (eye stalks have Defense 14, and 15 health). Roll 2d6-1, ignoring results higher than 10 to determine which stalk was attacked when the attacker cannot identify a specific eye stalk. If a character succeeds at a Perception (Seeing) check versus TN 14, they can identify a particular eye stalk

Beholders always take deliberate actions, and do not fire their eye stalk beams randomly. Lastly, when a beholder uses Lightning Attack on a Ray attack, it may fire a second ray at the same or separate target, but it can never fire the same ray at the same target during the same round.

05. Telekinesis Ray: Levitate spell effect. 06. Searing Ray[Fire]: 2d6+3 damage. 07. Destruction Ray: 2d6 penetrating damage versus non-living targets. 08. Slowness Ray[Paralyze]: Paralyze spell effect. 09. Withering Ray: Weakness spell effect. 10. Death Ray: 2d6+3 penetrating damage versus living targets. Beholders are horrific monsters. While intelligent and academically gifted, they are also cruel, and covetous. Your average beholder speaks and reads several languages, and has a passion for treasure (finery, rare wine, art pieces, magic items, etc.) as well as a passion for the domination of lesser beings. Their eye stalks can perform spell-like effects, but they are not mages. The central eye of a beholder, if functional, prevents it from becoming a traditional mage. A beholder that closes its central eye and attempts to cast spells ruins its own spell If it roll a 1 7

Big Cat Jaguar Grade D Beast Defense 14, AR 0 Health 35, Speed 13 Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +3 Constitution -2 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Bite, Stealth) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Tracking) +4 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Bite +5 (1d6+7), Claws +4 (2d6+4) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Pounce. Powers Pounce: 2 SP, After charging, the lion can make an attack with its other mode of attack as a free action on the same target.

Leopard Grade D Beast Defense 15, AR 0 Health 27, Speed 14 Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +2 Constitution -1 Cunning +4 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Tracking) +3 Strength (Climbing, Jumping) +1 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+6), Claws +3 (2d6+3) Favored Stunts: Lethal Blow and Pounce. Powers Pounce: 2 SP, After charging, the leopard can make an attack with its other mode of attack as a free action on the same target.

Jaguars are rain forest and jungle predators with a desire to live near water, being uncommon in most other environments. They range between five and six feet in length, but tend to weigh up to 300 lbs. Jaguars stalk and then ambush prey from cover, and usually leap onto prey’s backs from blindspots. They live solitary lives. Jaguars with variant black fur exist although they are somewhat rare. These statistics, including favored stunts can also be used to reflect pumas (cougars/mountain lions).

Leopards are predators found in grasslands, woodlands and in riverside forests, savannas and rain forests. They have a knack for adaptation, and can be found in other environments as well but are not common. They tend to be between four and six feet in length. Leopards are opportunistic hunters which spring upon prey from stealth. They are solitary, and have a tendency to drag the carcasses of their prey up into trees. Leopards with a variant black fur are often called black panthers. They are more common than jaguars with a black coloration.

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Lion Beast Defense 12, AR 0 Health 50, Speed 13 Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +3 Constitution (Running) -2 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +5 Strength

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Tiger Beast Defense 13, AR 0 Health 55, Speed 14 Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +4 Constitution (Swimming) -2 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Tracking) +5 Strength (Claws, Jumping)

+2 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+8), Claws +5 (2d6+5) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Pounce. Powers Pounce: 2 SP, After charging, the lion can make an attack with its other mode of attack as a free action on the same target.

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+2 Willpower (Courage) Melee Bite +3 (1d6+8), Claws +7 (2d6+5) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Pounce. Powers Camouflage: Others suffer a -2 penalty to notice tigers in tall grass and heavy undergrowth. Pounce: 2 SP, After charging, the tiger can make an attack with its other mode of attack as a free action on the same target.

Lions are plains and savannah predators, uncommon in most other environments. They are typically between five and eight feet in length, and although somewhat lethargic, are naturally curious about oddities and are not easily cowed. Lions are sprinters, not endurance runners and prefer to sneak up on prey before running it down. Lions live in large groups, called prides, and typically the females do the hunting. The statistics above are for an adult male, a female uses similar statistics but has a speed

Tigers are some of the largest and most fierce big cats known. They stand 3 feet tall at the shoulder, and are typically 9 feet long and several hundred pounds in weight. Their natural markings make them excellent predators in the wild, hiding their movements with ease in tall grass. They are also strong swimmers and are unafraid of most everything. If a tiger gains a taste for eating humanoids, even the tools, weapons and

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armor of such prey are not daunting to the beasts.

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Bulette Grade C Aberrant Monster Defense 11, AR 8 Health 73, Speed 14, Burrow 5 Senses Night Vision, 360 Degree Touch (20 yards) -2 Communication +5 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite, Initiative) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +7 Strength (Jumping) +1 Willpower (Self-Discipline) Melee Bite +4 (2d6+10), Claws +7 (2d6+7) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Lightning Attack. Powers Silent Tunneler: Bulettes gain a +4 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) while burrowing. This does not apply to 360 Degree Touch senses.

Boar Grade E Beast Defense 11, AR 3 Health 30 Speed 12 Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +3 Constitution (Running) -2 Cunning +0 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling, Tasting) +3 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Gore +2 (2d6+2) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Ferocious Charge. Powers Ferocious Charge: 2 SP, After charging an opponent, the Boar deals an additional 1d6 damage to the target, and knocks the target prone.

Bulettes, or landsharks, are powerful, brutish leviathans that prefer to burrow through the earth, and burst out above to attack. They crave the meat of horses, mules, donkeys and other such herbivores, and can seemingly smell them from beneath the ground. They are 8 to 11 feet tall at the shoulder, with an arched back, and an 18 foot length, ending in a thick stunted tail. All of this is encased in dense, boney plates including the pointed nose, and the sharp tooth filled maw. While they crave horses, they will eat just having about anything except Dwarves (apparently to do with Dwarven armor alloys) and Elves, which are somehow repellant to the creatures.

A boar is a feral hog, but as they are stubborn, practically fearless of humanoids, and territorial it adds up to a tusked beast that is as large as a medium sized dog with a bad temper. Boars often leap to attack anything they encounter while rooting for grubs and will ignore weapons, and armor until they are horribly wounded. This tenacity is the reason that boor spears have large cross beams. Some boars grow even larger and may be nearly pony sized easily the equal of a man in mass.

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Carrion Crawler Aberrant Monster Defense 13, AR 3 Health 35, Speed 6, Wall Crawler +0 Communication +3 Constitution -3 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Tentacles) +1 Magic +3 Perception +3 Strength +1 Willpower (Morale)

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Chameleon Man Draconic Humanoid Defense 14, AR 3 (-0 Penalty) Health 20, Speed 14 +2 Communication +0 Constitution (Running) +0 Cunning (Navigation) +3 Dexterity +2 Magic +2 Perception +0 Strength (Spears) +1 Willpower (Morale)

Melee Bite +3 (2d6+3), Tentacle +5 (3*) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Skirmish. Powers Touch Attack [Paralyze]: Those hit by the tentacle must test [Constitution(Stamina) : TN 12] or be paralyzed for 1d3+1 rounds.

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Melee Spear +2 (1d6+3), Club +0 (1d6), Dagger +1 (1d6+1/2) Favored Stunts: Seize the Initiative and Vanish. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Spears, Staves. Powers Blending: Chameleon Men that do not move gain +3 to Dexterity (Stealth) tests. Dimension Shift: Chameleon Men can use a Major action to transport themselves and their carried nonliving gear into a nearby dimension or back again. Vanish: 1 SP, Chameleon Men can instantly disappear and reappear up to 5 yards away. Equipment: Club, Dagger, Spear

Carrion Crawlers are aberrations reportedly created by rampant magical experimentation in the distant past. They are unintelligent creatures that scour deserted ruins for food. When they happen upon living creatures, they often attempt to paralyze them and kill them once immobile. They not only consume most any type of organic matter to live, but will turn large amounts of corpses and other waste into nests for their eggs.

Chameleon Men are a magical race of humanoids that are 7 feet tall and universally wiry in build. From a distance, if spotted they appear to be primitive natives wearing loin cloths, and carrying spears and other tools. closeinit aisfine possible to scales, discernusually that their skin is Up covered coat of presented in a variance of iridescent colors. The tribes of the chameleon men are most often found in the Wallara region of the Savage Coast, but chameleon men on Journey can be encountered anywhere. As a rule they are isolationists who prefer to be left alone and ignore other humanoids. They speak Draconic. In their settlements, Chameleon Men make magical shrines native to the environment called tookoo. In caves, it may be a beautiful grotto, in a forest a wondrous tree. Whatever its form, it radiates strong arcane magic. If the discarded skin of a chameleon man, which is shed once a year, is placed in the tookoo there is a good chance (4 out of 6) that a young adult sized chameleon man will be born. These young ones grow to adulthood after 2 months. As these grottos are so important, Chameleon Men are extremely reticent to give them up to invaders.

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Centaur Fey Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Health 35, Speed 15 +1 Communication +3 Constitution (Stamina) +0 Cunning (Natural Lore) +3 Dexterity (Bows) -1 Magic +3 Perception (Seeing) +5 Strength +2 Willpower

Grade E

and while some are peaceful, others can be very aggressive to perceived threats on their homelands. Centaurs speak their own dialect of Sylvan and usually also speak a local human tongue.

Melee Battle Axe +5 (2d6+5), Kick +5 (1d6+5) Ranged Long Bow +5 (1d6+6, 26/52 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Skirmish. Weapon Groups: Axes, Bows, and Brawling Talents: Archery Style (N), Armor Training (N) Equipment: Battle Axe, Long Bow, Quiver, Pack A centaur is a sylvan creature that looks like the torso and upper body of a human bonded to the body of a horse, replacing the head. Centaurs possess slightly pointed ears, much like elves, and while dark hair and eyes are common, they are not exclusive to this race. Furthermore the color of a centaur’s hair is not tied to the color of the fur that covers its equine portion, nor the color of its tail. Centaurs live primarily in forests and plains, and prefer ranged combat with strike and fade tactics, taking advantage of their excellent speed as well as their propensity to be master archers. Most centaurs are unafraid to engage in physical combat as well however, and are often regarded as the chief protectors of their woodland homes by the other intelligent creatures that live there. They are isolationist, and fiercely protective of their tribal communities. Centaurs have little use for the written word and maintain an oral tradition of ancestral history and knowledge. Above all else centaurs are independent 12

Choker Aberrant Humanoid Defense 14, AR 2 Health 22 Speed 9, Wall Walker Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) -1 Communication +1 Constitution -2 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Initiative) +0 Magic +1 Perception +2 Strength (Might)

Grade E

information. While they are tenacious enough to ambush lone attackers carrying weapons, they are not particularly brave, and most would be victims make enough noise and trouble for the chokers to crawl away.

+0 Willpower Melee Tentacle +3 (1d3+2) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Quick Grapple. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Hide in Wait: When hiding along the wall of a cavern or other gray rocky area, others suffer a -2 penalty to notice a Choker. Quick Grapple: 2 SP, When making an attack on a target, the Choker can automatically obtain a grapple. The target must succeed at a Strength (Might) test versus the Choker’sStrength (Might) to break free. Strangulation: A Choker which is grappling a foe may spend a Major action to do 2d6 damage to it. This is considered penetrating damage against those wearing armor, rather than having their own Armor Rating. While being strangled the target is at -1 to all actions. Chokers are unusual humanoids that live underground and have plagued dwarven settlements for centuries. They are found in cave systems and throughout the Shadowdeep. Chokers resemble humanoids with long sinuous necks and arms and legs that are extremely long and flexible. Their limbs are like tentacles, and have no bones in them. They have gray skin that resembles rock, and their limbs end in webbed digits that sport sharp barbs on their undersides. In terms of their main bodies they are no larger than halflings, but their limb lengths more than make up for this. In total bulk a choker is roughly the same size as a human, with the majority of that being its limbs. These creatures are not very intelligent but possess a primitive language, and may know a smattering of phrases in other languages such as Dwarven. They tend to skulk about, clinging to walls and cavern roofs waiting for lone prey to pass by. They then drop onto them, grapple them, strangle them to death and drag off the bodies. Legends tell that chokers can be bribed with food to either go away or provide 13

Crocodile Beast Defense 11, AR 2 Immunities Drowning Health 35, Speed 9, Swim 11 Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +3 Constitution (Swimming) -2 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Brawling, Stealth) +0 Magic +1 Perception

Grade E

+4 Strength +0 Willpower Melee Bite +1 (1d6+7), Tail +3 (1d6+7) Favored Stunts: Death Roll and Knock Prone. Powers Death Roll: 3 SP, A Crocodile can roll with a victim it has grappled with its bite while in water. The victim takes 1d6+7 damage and suffers a -2 penalty to all actions until the end of the Crocodile’s next turn, especially contested Strength (Might) to escape the grapple. Stillness: Crocodiles in water can be perfectly still, with only their nostrils and eyes visible. They gain a +3 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) checks in such circumstances. Crocodiles are quadrupedal, reptilian predators that are found in tropics near fresh water areas, and wetlands. foundlarge near source desert areas as long as They therecan is a even river be or other of water. Crocodiles have great jaw strength which accounts for vicious biting power, but their mouths can be wrestled closed removing their greatest combat asset. This is usually not an issue because most crocodiles attack prey from stealth, springing to action after being discounted as a floating log in the water. That said, while they will leave the water and travel on land, and have been known to run after prey, crocodiles are still opportunistic creatures and prefer their prey come to them. The average crocodile is approximately six feet long, but they can easily grow to 15 feet in length if they are very old, and well fed.

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Decapus Grade E Aberrant Monster Defense 12, AR 2 Health 32 Speed 3, Climb 10, Wall Walker Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +0 Communication +2 Constitution +0 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Brawling, Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception +2 Strength

A decapus is an intelligent, hideous creature with ten tentacles, a bulbous body and a gaping maw. They live in foersts, ruins, and caves. In warmer climes they have little hair on their bodies, and in cold climes, much more.

+1 Willpower Melee Bite +1 (1d6+2), Tentacle +3 (1d3+2) Favored Stunts: Quick Grapple and Lightning Attack. Powers Constriction: A decapus can deal 1d3+2 damage to a target it is grappling with a Minor action. This damage is penetrating if the target is wearing armor. Quick Grapple: 2 SP, After successfully making a tentacle attack on a target, the Decapus can automatically obtain a grapple. The target must succeed at a Strength (Might) test versus the Decapus’ Strength (Might) to break free. Tentacle Onslaught: Decapuses can attack with two tentacles per Attack Action, although they cannot attack the same target with both tentacles.

outright cunning which is higher than animal intelligence, and their cruel natures.

The creatures swing from handhold to handhold with great speed and agility, but must always maintain a grip with a at least one tentacle in order to effectively move. While they are intelligent creatures, they do not possess the ability to speak humanoid languages. Their intelligence has been confirmed in their

Decupuses are solitary creatures meeting rarely and mostly to mate. After the female bears a litter of a dozen babies, she abandons them in a secluded area to fight amongst themselves to survive. It is theorized that the clacking noises they make are a form of language, but so far only magical communication has proven useful in conversing with the monsters. There are marine varieties of the creatures, but they share the same combat statistics, but have no need to support their weight.

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Dire Wolf Beast Defense 12, AR 0 Health 49, Speed 17 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +3 Constitution (Running) -1 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite, Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +5 Strength

Grade D

through extreme fear in the latter case. No dire wolf would be afraid of a goblin, but few orcs can spare the compassion to properly train a wolf pup to adulthood and instill a sense of loyalty in it. Displacer Beast Aberrant Monster Defense 13, AR 2 Health 40, Speed 12 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) +0 Communication (Deception) +4 Constitution

+2 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Skirmish.

Grade D

+0 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Acrobatics, Stealth) +2 Magic +1 Perception (Hearing, Seeing) +5 Strength (Tentacle) +2 Willpower Melee Bite +3 (1d6+7), Tentacle +7 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Lightning Attack. Powers Displacement: The creature generates a magical illusion that obscures its true location. This provides it a +3 Defense against ranged fire, and a 50% chance that a melee attack will miss. (Decide each round before attacks are rolled whether Even Number, Odd Numbers, 4 or better or 3 or less will hit, and examine the attacker's dragon die)

Dire Wolves are larger and more ferocious creatures than normal wolves. They are semi-intelligent, and because of this intelligence, they tend to be competitive, selfish, and cunning. Dire Wolves hunt big game in extremely small packs, or alone, or they hunt in fairly large packs but go after entire herds of animals. Once they have corralled their prey and brought it down, it is not uncommon for these creatures to fight over which of them eats first, given that the first one to eat from a carcass keeps all the meat for themselves until they are done with that carcass. Goblins and orcs sometimes train dire wolves as war mounts. This usually best infrom the birth former case when they bond withworks the animal and

A displacera beast an uglywith looking creature resembles blackispanther a long torso, that four forelegs, two back legs, and tentacles that sprout from the upper back and end in wide pads that sport blunt spines on the underside. Their oddest trait is that they are never actually where they appear to be, presenting an illusion that they are displaced by a matter of feet in some random direction. This illusion changes all the time, and thus they are hard to hit with melee or ranged attacks. Displacer beasts are lethargic, which accounts for their low land speed considering their size and sixlegged anatomy. In personality they are predominately cruel, but have tendencies to let persistent or powerful prey get away. While they view humanoids as food sources, displacer beasts are still intelligent creatures. They are fully capable of understanding and speaking humanoid languages, although they often hide this fact until necessary or advantageous to reveal it as it causes most humanoids to underestimate them.

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Doppleganger Grade E Fey Humanoid Defense 12, AR 0 Immunities Charm, Sleep Health 40, Speed 11 +3 Communication (Deception, Disguise) +1 Constitution +2 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Brawling, Legerdermain) +2 Magic (Spirit) +2 Perception (Empathy) +2 Strength

Dragon Dragons are reptilian creatures of legend that hold the most inherent magical power of any natural creatures throughout the world. They start out with various immunities, and the ability to project an elemental breath weapon. Slowly they mature over centuries to gain size and the abilities of imposing stature backed by magically projected fear, and the ability to use spells. Furthermore, their capabilities and long life mean they tend to gather together vast hoards of magical items and knowledge. After all, there is no reason a dragon cannot cast a ritual once it can cast a spell, so many dragons have impressive libraries as well.

+2 Willpower (Self-Discipline) Melee Fist +3 (1d3+2) Favored Stunts: varies. Weapon Groups: All Powers ESP: As Hear Thoughts spell [Willpower (SelfDiscipline) test : TN 14. Shape Change [Alteration]: Doppelgangers can use a Minor action to change into a physical duplicate of any humanoid they can see, including nonmagical versions of their equipment. They raise their Constitution, Dexterity and Strength to the target's rating if it is better. This change may not be dispelled, but will unravel when the creature dies. Equipment: Varies

The only reason that dragons do not rule every corner of Mystara is because their culture, and personalities won’t allow them to work together in true unity. That and their varying ethos tend to stifle such camaraderie. Most dragons are solitary creatures that if they did seek companionship would not seek it from an equal, but rather from lesser beings. For a treatise on Mystaran dragon society and culture, including the Ceremony of Sublimation, you should look into History of Dragons or other texts available from the Vaults of Pandius (http://pandius.com).

Doppelgangers are cruel creatures with a deep obsession to fit in. They have the supernatural ability to physical of any humanoid of assume roughly the human size. appearance They are driven to replace individuals and live out portions of their lives, only moving on when they have become sufficiently bored with playing a mundane role, a greater opportunity for deception presents itself, or they are found out. This replacement is most often accomplished by killing the individual to be replaced. Doppelgangers are capable of learning any skill available to other humanoids in a traditional sense, including divine or arcane magic. However, they do not have the patience to master crafts, thus they usually have no noteworthy or magical skills of their own. They are capable of cheap mimicry of most skills, but true dedication for years is beyond their attention span.

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developed by this stage and they are no longer innocent or naive.

Besides all of their immunities, stunt choices and powers, dragons have a unique physiology including tails, strong limbs, a sinuous neck, and wings. This allows them to perform any of the following unique stunts at the age categories listed. These are considered to be special stunts, but are more dependent upon the size of the dragon than anything else.

At age 100 they become Young Adults, and at age 300 they become Adult Dragons, a stage they will stay at for centuries. Finally they become Elder Dragons at Age 1000 and older. Elder Dragons can live for up to 3000 years, with many centuries spent sleeping thrown in they can even reach 5000 or more years of age. Young Dragons Grade D Draconic Monster Defense 13, AR 5 Immunities Paralysis, Sleep Health 50, Mana 15, Speed 14, Fly 35 Senses Dark Vision (40 yards) +0 Communication +3 Constitution (Stamina) +0 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite, Initiative) +2 Magic +2 Perception (Smelling) +2 Strength (Claws, Jumping) +1 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+5), Claws +4 (2d6+2), Tail +2 (1d6+2) Favored Stunts: varies Powers Breath Weapon: Dragons can breathe deadly

Any Age Swoop : 3, The Dragon flies down onto its groundbased opponents and deals damage with its claws. If it has the necessary strength it also carrying aloft an adjacent creature in its claws. Adult sized dragons can pick up two normal humanoids or one horsesized creature. Young Adult and Older Crush: 3, The Dragon literally lands on its targets, dealing its Bite damage to every eligible target as per a Dual Strike. A Young Adult dragon can assault two adjacent targets. An Adult dragon can assault all targets within a 3 yard radius. Older dragons assault all targets within a 6 yard radius. Kick: 2, The Dragon lashes out and knocks prone a single victim. The target must succeed at Constitution (Stamina) vs 7+Dragon’s Strength or suffer a -1 penalty to all actions the following round. Tail: 3+, The dragon sweeps its tail and knocks an opponent down with such force that they lose grip on their weapons. Effectively is a combined Knock Prone an Disarm stunt. For every stunt point expended beyond the base 3, the Dragon can target another adjacent enemy. Resolve this as per Dual Strike with the srcinal attack compared to the Defense of all targets.

energies or substances on targets. They have to charge their breath weapon using Minor actions, and may then use it with a Major action. A Young Dragon can only charge its breath weapon once. The dragon can hold a charged breath weapon for a number of rounds equal to its Constitution, and must use it or lose it after that. All targets in the affected area are damaged, but those who succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics) test versus a TN equal to 10 + the dragon’s Magic take only half damage.

Age Categories and Age Dragons live for exceedingly long times, and I have classified them into four life stages for ease of use as adversaries. All dragons start out as wyrmlings once they hatch. These are relatively harmless creatures. However, once they grow to become dangerous they are Young Dragons, from age 16 or so.

A young dragon is about the size of a man in terms of total bulk, and space, measuring some 8 feet in total length, although Reds and Golds can be larger still. Dragons of this age category are larger than wyrmlings and are just starting to establish their hunting grounds and territories away from their parent. All dragons speak Draconic, but may also know a human language. Dragons are voracious learners and may hunt for knowledge as well as power when seeking magic items or tomes at this age, which is roughly 16 years to 100.

An altercation with wyrmlings is often a slaughter, or a chase, depending on whether the dragons are initiating the conflict or not, as well as if they perceive the enemy as a threat. Once they are the size of men however, dragons are a tangible threat to the well-being of any creature. Their cunning has also 18

Note: Spellcasting dragons have 2 undecided spells which should fit the particular wyrm’s personality and goals.

most envoys as food at best, as entertainment or interlopers at worst.

Black Dragon • -1 Cunning • +10 Health • Focuses: Constitution (Swimming) and Dexterity (Stealth). • Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Knock Prone. • Breath Weapon [Corrosive]: Acid spray in a line 20 yards long. 3d6+3 damage. • Immunities: Corrosive, Drowning • Spells(1): Arcane, Spellpower 12. Black Dragons often know the Obscuring Darkness spell. Black Dragons, also known as Swamp Dragons, are fond of marsh lands and lake areas for their homes. Most black dragons are selfish, and fiercely independent. They are not particularly curious, and are considered boorish by other dragons. They also tend to desire power, but seem lethargic in attaining it. Only the most ambitious blacks venture far from their territories or involve themselves in dragon or humanoid politics. Allying with a black dragon is a feat not because the dragon is likely to refuse, but because they are unpredictable, and will often call it off at a moment’s notice. White Dragon

Blue Dragon • +1 Cunning, +1 Strength • Bite (1d6+6), Claws (2d6+3), Tail (1d6+3) • +15 Health • Focuses: Communication (Bargaining) and Cunning (Arcane Lore). • Favored Stunts: Disarm and Lightning Attack. • Breath Weapon [Electricity]: Bolt of Lightning 20 yards long. 2d6+3 penetrating damage. • Immunities: Electricity • Spells(1): Arcane, Spellpower 12. Blue Dragons often know the Gust of Wind spell.

• -1 Constitution, -1 Cunning, +1 Dexterity • Defense 14, Bite +5, Tail +3 • Focuses: Constitution (Swimming) and Perception (Searching). • Favored Stunts: Mighty Blow and Skirmish. • Breath Weapon [Cold]: Cone of cold 10 yards long by 5 yards wide at the end. 2d6+2 penetrating damage. • Ice Walking: Can crawl along surfaces rimed in or made of ice without failure. • Immunities: Cold • Vulnerabilities: Fire +1d6

Blue Dragons, also known as Sky Dragons or Storm Dragons, tend to prefer warm climates and either mountainous cave lairs, hills or badlands regions, usually near deserts. Blues are curious and thirst for knowledge with a passion. Many attacks by blues have been averted thanks to an offer of a rare tome as

White Dragons, also called Ice Dragons or Glacial Dragons, are found only in the coldest of climes. They prefer mountain caves and peaks to make their lairs. White dragons are pragmatic and take a very neutral stance on life’s decisions. They are the most bestial of true dragons, hunting for food in their cold landscape, and not concerning themselves much with higher thought. Motivating a white dragon to provide gifts of knowledge, assuming it knows anything, or ally with a cause is difficult. If the threat has left the dragon alone, as it should, the white sees

a gift for the dragon’s trove. Blue dragons are rarely cruel, but never altruistic either. One may show up to observe some event playing out in history, and be content to merely watch, or it may engage in experiments and cause havoc with its presence and 19

actions. Still, it is easiest to reason with a blue dragon of all the chromatic dragon types.

keep a young red in captivity is the greatest insult and the dragon will do anything to escape. Once free it will escape or exact revenge on its captor with no regard for anything nearby or in the way.

Green Dragon • +1 Communication, +1 Strength • Bite (1d6+6), Claws (2d6+3), Tail (1d6+3) • +20 Health • Focuses: Communication (Deception) and Perception (Empathy). • Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Seize the Initiative. • Breath Weapon [Corrosive / Poison]: Cloud of Gas 5 yards radius. 2d6+3 penetrating damage. • Immunities: Drowning, Poison • Spells(1): Arcane, Spellpower 12. Green Dragons often know the Charm Being spell.

Gold Dragon • +1 Cunning, +1 Magic, +1 Strength • Bite (1d6+6), Claws (2d6+3), Tail (1d6+3) • +30 Health • Focuses: Communication (Disguise), Cunning (Healing) and Constitution (Swimming). • Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Skillful Casting. • Breath Weapon [Fire or Corrosive / Poison] : Cone of Fire 10 yards long by 5 yards wide at the end or Cloud of Gas 5 yards radius. 3d6+3 (fire) damage or 2d6+3 (gas) penetrating damage respectively. • Immunities: Drowning, Fire • Shape Change [Alteration]: Gold Dragons can transform themselves into any mundane form, humanoid or beast. This is a physical transformation, so the dragon’s physical Abilities lower to acceptable levels for the form assumed. • Spells(2): Arcane, Spellpower 13. Gold Dragons often know the Heroic Aura and Light spells. • Vulnerabilities: Cold +1d6

Green Dragons, also known as Forest Dragons, prefer to live in wooded areas. They are equally at home in cave structures within woods, sleeping on the forest floor, or at the bottom of a river. Green dragons are cruel and controlling. They enjoy manipulation, and if they can seize control of one life and ruin countless others without lifting a wing, so much the better. In some cases they take action simply to foment chaos, which is highly entertaining to them. If a strong enough threat is present, a green will ally with lesser creatures, but such an alliance is dangerous because the self-centered greens will rarely sacrifice their own health for the cause.

Gold Dragons are considered by other dragons to be curiosities at best and inferior dragons at worst. This latter assessment could not be more wrong, as they are the strongest of dragons. Gold dragons like to live in interesting places, but usually system with a large central cavern, can abecave found anywhere, including in a castle with a very large treasure trove room, surrounded by servants of all kinds. Golds tend to have a wide variance in personality, but in general they are honorable. Some may be altruistic, others may be harmonious or even mercenary, but their word will always be their bond.

Red Dragon • +1 Magic, +2 Strength • Bite (1d6+7), Claws (2d6+4), Tail (1d6+4) • +25 Health • Focuses: Strength (Intimidation). • Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Mighty Blow. • Breath Weapon [Fire]: Cone of Fire 10 yards long by 5 yards wide at the end. 3d6+3 damage. • Immunities: Fire • Spells(1): Arcane, Spellpower 13. Red Dragons often know the Arcane Eye spell. • Vulnerabilities: Cold +1d6 Red Dragons, called Fire Drakes or Mountain Dragons, prefer to live in hills or mountainous areas, usually inside caves. Red Dragons are cruel and avaricious, forever craving money, power and notoriety. They are the most likely to mercilessly raid an area and the least likely to reason with lesser creatures. Reds are egomaniacal, and do not credit threats other than older dragons. The only sort of relationship a red will foster with other thinking creatures is a master / slave relationship. Thus, to 20

Young Adult Dragon Grade C Draconic Monster Defense 13, AR 6 Immunities Paralysis, Sleep, Dragon Frightful Presence Health 90, Mana 24, Speed 16, Fly 45 Senses Dark Vision (40 yards) +2 Communication +4 Constitution (Stamina) +2 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Bite, Initiative) +4 Magic +2 Perception (Smelling) +5 Strength (Claws, Jumping) +2 Willpower Melee Bite +5 (2d6+8), Claws +7 (2d6+5), Tail +3 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: varies Powers Breath Weapon: Dragons can breathe deadly energies or substances on targets. They have to charge their breath weapon using Minor actions, and may then use it with a Major action. The number of charges is a multiplier to the damage dealt, although a Young Adult can only charge his breath weapon twice. The dragon can hold a charge for a number of rounds equal to its Constitution, and must use it or discharge after that as a forced Minor action. All targets in the affected area are damaged, but the target(s) which succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics)

Black Dragon • -1 Cunning • +10 Health • Focuses: Communication (Deception), Constitution

test a TN equal to the dragon’s Spellpower take onlyversus half damage. Frightful Presence: Dragons on the attack, initiating surprise or flying overhead generate fear. Those who experience this presence must succeed at Willpower (Courage) tests versus TN 15 or cower and run. Those who fail by 5 or more are paralyzed with fear for a number of rounds equal to 8 minus their Dragon Die. Those who succeed are unaffected by that dragon’s fear for the rest of the encounter.

(Swimming) and Dexterity (Stealth). • Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Knock Prone. • Breath Weapon [Corrosive]: Acid spray in a line 20 yards long. 3d6+7 damage. • Immunities: Corrosive, Drowning • Spells(1): Arcane, Spellpower 14. Black Dragons often know the Obscuring Darkness and Sleep spells. White Dragon • -1 Constitution, -1 Cunning, +1 Dexterity • Defense 14, Bite +6, Tail +4 • Focuses: Constitution (Swimming) and Perception (Searching). • Favored Stunts: Mighty Blow and Skirmish. • Breath Weapon [Cold]: Cone of cold 10 yards long by 5 yards wide at the end. 2d6+6 penetrating damage.

Dragons in the Young Adult category range in ages from 100 to 300 years of age. By this time the creature has grown to the size of an elephant or larger, easily measuring 18 or more feet in length. Their personalities are the same, although they have every right to be more confident than young dragons. Even the weakest young adult can lay waste to an entire settlement by itself, and possibly escape unscathed.

• made Ice Walking Can crawl along surfaces rimed in or of ice :without failure. • Immunities: Cold • Vulnerabilities: Fire +1d6

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• Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Skillful Casting. : Cone • Breath Weapon [Fire or Corrosive / Poison] of Fire 10 yards long by 5 yards wide at the end or Cloud of Gas 5 yards radius. 3d6+7 (fire) damage or 2d6+7 (gas) penetrating damage respectively. • Immunities: Drowning, Fire • Shape Change [Alteration]: Gold Dragons can transform themselves into any mundane form, humanoid or beast. This is a physical transformation, so the dragon’s physical Abilities lower to acceptable levels for the form assumed. • Spells(4): Arcane, Spellpower 15. Gold Dragons often know the Heroic Aura, Light and Shards spells. • Vulnerabilities: Cold +1d6

Blue Dragon • +1 Cunning, +1 Strength • Bite (2d6+9), Claws (2d6+6), Tail (1d6+6) • +15 Health • Focuses: Communication (Bargaining), Cunning (Arcane Lore) and Strength (Intimidation). • Favored Stunts: Disarm and Lightning Attack. • Breath Weapon [Electricity]: Bolt of Lightning 20 yards long. 2d6+7 penetrating damage. • Immunities: Electricity • Sound Imitation: Blue Dragons can mimic any voice they have heard, fooling listeners with a Communication (Deception) check to which they gain a +3 bonus. • Spells(2): Arcane, Spellpower 14. Blue Dragons often know the Gust of Wind and Shock spells. Green Dragon • +1 Communication, +1 Strength • Bite (2d6+9), Claws (2d6+6), Tail (1d6+6) • +20 Health • Focuses: Communication (Deception), Perception (Empathy) and Strength (Intimidation). • Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Seize the Initiative. • Breath Weapon [Corrosive / Poison]: Cloud of Gas 5 yards radius. 2d6+7 penetrating damage. • Immunities: Drowning, Poison • Spells(2): Arcane, Spellpower 14. Green Dragons often know the Charm Being and Spell Shield spells. Red Dragon • +1 Constitution, +1 Magic, +2 Strength • Bite (2d6+10), Claws (2d6+7), Tail (1d6+7) • +25 Health • Focuses: Perception (Empathy) and Strength (Intimidation). • Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Mighty Blow. • Breath Weapon [Fire]: Cone of Fire 10 yards long by 5 yards wide at the end. 3d6+8 damage. • Immunities: Fire • Spells(2): Arcane, Spellpower 15. Red Dragons often know the Arcane Eye and Reveal spells. • Vulnerabilities: Cold +1d6 Gold Dragon • +1 Cunning, +1 Magic, +2 Strength • +30 Bite Health (2d6+10), Claws (2d6+7), Tail (1d6+7) • • Focuses: Communication (Disguise), Cunning (Healing), Constitution (Swimming), and Strength (Intimidation).

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Dragonne Draconic Beast Defense 13, AR 3 Health 55, Speed 15, Fly 12 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication +3 Constitution -1 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Initiative) +1 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +4 Strength

Grade D

+0 Willpower Melee Bite +3 (1d6+4), Claws +4 (2d6+4) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Pounce. Powers Pounce: 2 SP, After charging, the dragonne can make an attack with its other mode of attack as a free action on the same target. Roar [Sonic]: Dragonnes can roar as a Major action. Non-dragonnes who hear the roar, all within 40 yards, who do not succeed on a Constitution (Stamina) test must flee as if they failed a morale check. Those within 10 yards are deafened as well for 1d6 rounds. A Dragonne cannot roar the round following a use of this power. A dragonne is a creature that appears to be a small gold dragon at a distance, including the wings and tapered tail, but upon closer inspection it is found to have the head of aoflion, albeit oneforcovered in scales, including a mane scaly fronds the males of the species. They are wild beasts, and their roar makes them difficult to attempt to train.

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Dryad Fey Humanoid Defense 14, AR 0, Enchanted Vulnerabilities Cold Iron Health 20, Mana 16, Speed 13 +4 Communication (Animal Handling) +0 Constitution +2 Cunning (Natural Lore) +3 Dexterity (Stealth) +3 Magic (Creation) +1 Perception (Searching) +0 Strength

Grade D

Charm enemies into leaving and going on deadly adventures, such as entering nearby bear caves alone, or attacking small dragons. They will also use their spells to protect their trees, or attack directly. The only other time a dryad is likely to use her Enchantment power is if she has taken a liking to an attractive humanoid, and her advances have been rebuffed. Usually she will tire of the character within a decade or less and eject the character who will have no memory of his years of absence.

+2 Willpower Melee Staff +3 (1d6+1) Ranged Long Bow +3 (1d6+4, 26/52 yards) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Skillful Casting. Weapon Groups: Bows, Brawling, Staves Talents: Creation Magic (N) Powers Enchantment [Charm]: As Charm Being spell [Willpower (Self-Discipline) test : TN 13]. Spells (2): Divine, Spellpower 13, 3 spells. Tree Meld: Dryads can enter or leave their tree as a free action. They can take any number of people with them as they do. Equipment: Long Bow, Quarterstaff

Dryads know druidic magic and usually have mastered the Find the Path, Plant Growth, and Summon Swarm spells (usually wasps, bees, ants or some other insect that doesn’t harm trees). Advanced Dryads also tend to know the Summon Creature, Plantform Curse (as Beastform Curse), and Plantform (as Beastform) spells. Characters transformed into plants can sense what occurs around them in 360 degrees, but cannot move or speak humanoid languages. Characters who spend an entire lifetime in the form of a plant will experience death, limbo, and then be reborn from one of the plant’s seeds, usually in a much different place. If the dryad meant to teach the character a lesson, he will be reborn under her care and she will transform him back after no more than half the

Dryads are nymphs that live in the wilds and meld themselves to trees. The dryad’s tree is unremarkable from the outside, and does not radiate a supernatural aura of anyis kind. It will however bediseased in good health the dryad in good health, or look if she isif afflicted. Their life forces are tied together. As a dryad may only separate her life force from her tree with a lengthy ritual, she is loath to leave it. Dryads speak Sylvan, and often know local human tongues as well.

new life cycle.

The dryad’s tree is like a good friend, a home, and a constant companion. A dryad that travels more than 300 yards away from her tree immediately takes 1d6 damage. She takes this damage again every hour until she returns or she and the tree die. The interior of the tree appears to be a house made entirely of living wood, more so than even the most rustic Elven dwelling. It is always large enough to accommodate the Dryad and all visitors, and provides warmth, food and drink. Few ever see the interior of a Dryad’s home unless they have entered into a relationship, whether willing or not. Dryads are fanatically protective of their trees and the wilderness they inhabit in general, but are often nonviolent by nature. This means that they will often 24

Whirlwind: 3 SP, All creatures adjacent to the Elemental must succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics) test vs 15 or be swept up in a whirlwind as its body expands and the high speed winds buffet everything. Targets will be thrown a number of yards equal to half the Dragon Die and be knocked prone. Windy Touch: Anything the elemental touches is buffeted by winds, so liquids disperse and torches will blow out. Larger fires, such as bonfires will flare in intensity however.

Elemental Elementals are the most common denizens of the elemental plane. They vie for dominance with Genies, Aerial Servants, Invisible Stalkers, and other intelligent members of their home plane. As they are also opposed to one element and dominant over another, they are often viewed as in constant conflict with creatures from outside their district as well. The statistics below only apply to summoned Elementals. Elementals on their own planes have different Abilities, Focuses, Health totals, and may have Spell casting abilities.

Air Elementals are swirling

Elementals can generate multiple arms to carry, hold or manipulate things, but they do not gain any extra attacks per round by doing so. Elementals do not usually have any knowledge of humanoid constructions or culture, so if ordered to retrieve a valuable painting it will undoubtedly destroy the

masses of wind that stay about a central locus, taking a whirlwind shape. They may also form more complex and menacing shapes when in motion, or angry. Air elementals can move about anywhere except through large bodies of water. To move through earth they must dig, and create a tunnel tall enough to contain their mass. If an air elemental is

artwork in the process. This also means that they do not necessarily understand traps, or humanoid frailties.

trapped underground with no tunnel out, it immediately returns to its home plane.

Air Elemental, Lesser Grade C Elemental Monster Defense 12, AR 5, Enchanted Immunities Electricity, Water, Grapple Attacks Vulnerabilities Earth x2 Health 49, Speed Fly 30, Hover Senses Dark Vision ! -1 Communication +0 Constitution -1 Cunning +2 Dexterity +5 Magic +2 Perception +7 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Slam +2 (2d6+7) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack, Mighty Blow, Whirlwind Powers

Earth Elemental, Lesser Elemental Monster Defense 10, AR 6, Enchanted Immunities Earth Vulnerabilities Fire x2, Water Health 63, Speed 7, Burrow 10 Senses Dark Vision ! -1 Communication +1 Constitution -1 Cunning +0 Dexterity +5 Magic -1 Perception +9 Strength +2 Willpower

The vast majority of elemental citizens have lives and experience as full as those of prime material plane peoples, but when summoned their knowledge is bottled up along with the bulk of their will. Advanced summoners may occasionally get an elemental with Focuses in Brawling, or specific knowledge. All Elementals speak Elemental Common, and have dialects based on their srcin district.

Grade C

Melee Slam +0 (2d6+9) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike, Lethal Blow, Quake Quake: 3 SP, All creatures within 3 yards of the Elemental must succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics) test vs 15 or fall prone. 25

+2 Dexterity +5 Magic +0 Perception +8 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Slam +2 (2d6+8) Favored Stunts: Disarm, Mighty Blow, Vortex Powers Quenching Touch: Anything the elemental touches will be coated with water, which will create issues due to slipperiness and quench open flames. Vortex: 3 SP, All creatures adjacent to the Elemental

Earth Elementals appear to be large rock or dirt formations, sometimes in humanoid form, and sometimes just lumped together shapes. They can move through the earth without disturbing its composition or structure, but can dig a tunnel behind them if they so choose without expending extra time. They cannot move across a body of water they cannot step across, but can move below the surface. Fire Elemental, Lesser Planar Monster

Grade C

Defense 13, AR 5, Enchanted Immunities Fire, Earth, Grapple Attacks Vulnerabilities Water x2 Health 49, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision ! -1 Communication +0 Constitution -1 Cunning +3 Dexterity +5 Magic +0 Perception +6 Strength +3 Willpower Melee Slam +3 (1d6+9) Favored Stunts: Explosion, Lightning Attack Explosion: 3 SP, All creatures adjacent to the Elemental must succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics) test vs 15 or be hit with a wave of heat as it expands

must succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics) test vs 15 or be drawn in as the elemental becomes a vortex by spinning its body rapidly. Targets will be drawn in, become disoriented and then thrown out and knocked prone. Anyone affected loses the ability to take actions the next round. Water Elementals can adopt any shape between a large column of water, a wave held suspended at its apex or a watery humanoid form or anything inbetween. To move through earth a Water Elemental must dig a tunnel, but it need not be a large one. A water elemental trapped in stone, not dirt, will become agitated, and one that cannot move will return to its home plane.

its body momentarily. Thishit deals an additional +1d6 damage to those who are by the initial attack. Fiery Aura [Fire]: The elemental deals an additional +1d6 Fire damage to anything that it touches or is touched by it. This can start fires everywhere but at its base. Fire Elementals appear to be bonfires that have no need for fuel. They can generate limbs and eery faces out of flame if they so choose. Fire Elementals cannot move through earth or water and must always have a channel large enough to contain their size or immediately return to their home plane. Water Elemental, Lesser Grade C Planar Monster Defense 12, AR 6, Enchanted Immunities Water, Fire, Grapple Attacks Vulnerabilities Electricity x2 Health 49, Speed 5, Swim 20 Senses Dark Vision ! -1 Communication +0 Constitution +0 Cunning 26

Faun Fey Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0, Enchanted Vulnerabilities Cold Iron Health 32, Speed 12 Senses Night Vision +2 Communication (Performance) +3 Constitution (Drinking) +0 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Stealth) +2 Magic +3 Perception (Hearing)

Grade D

Gargoyle Construct Defense 11, AR 4, Enchanted Immunities Poison, Sleep Vulnerabilities Bludgeoning Damage Health 40, Speed 12, Fly 20 Senses Dark Vision (40 yards) -2 Communication +4 Constitution (Stamina) -1 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Stealth) +2 Magic

+0 Strength +0 Willpower Melee Club +2 (1d6) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Disarm. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Staves Talents: Music (J) Powers Pipe Song [Mental/Sonic]: Those who hear the song become consumed by their foremost impulse (anger, fear, love, anxiety, confusion, hunger, thirst, lust, etc.) for 1d6 minutes unless they succeed at Willpower (Self-Discipline) : TN 12. Equipment: Club, Pipes

Grade D

+1 Perception (Seeing) +3 Strength (Climbing) +0 Willpower Melee Claws +3 (2d6+3) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Knock Prone. Stillness: Gargoyles can stand perfectly still, and are often mistaken for statues. Those who observe a gargoyle that is remaining motionless under observation, suffer a -3 penalty to notice them.

Fauns are smallish humanoids that have the appearance of lithe bodies, pointed ears, and the legs of a goat. They often have anindependent outlook on life, but they can be mischievous, almost cruel as

Gargoyles are animate statues, constructed to guard wizard towers and workshops in ages past, or temple grounds, kingly treasures etc. Each was created to guard a location, and usually through abandonment they exist far beyond the lifespan of their creators. Because they were specifically created to be creative in pursuing their task, they slowly gain sentience over hundreds of years. However, this same quirk is what

well. As fey creatures, fauns have supernatural powers, but they are inherently not supernatural enough to fear rebuke effects.

makes vulnerable to mental effects and charm powers,them as they can think, they can be controlled via magic.

Universally, all fauns are wonderful musicians with the pipes, and can be persuaded to play for enjoyment. Their pipe song is one of the ways in which they can cause the most trouble for others however.

Gargoyles can be found in any abandoned locale. They inhabit their srcinal guard site, or more often slip away centuries after the death of their creators. There are even cases of gargoyles working hand in hand with the living who populate the location they guard. Gargoyles usually speak the language of their creator, but often keep their own counsel.

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Whirlwind Form: The genie can transform itself into a 3 yard diameter whirlwind which does 2d6 damage to everything it passes over. The genie must return to solid form after 10 minutes.

Genie Genies are elemental beings that hail from the plane of Air or Fire respectively. There may be genies of the water and earth varieties as well, but they are unknown to most scholars on Mystara. They are potent beings, with highly magical abilities allowing them to carry out miraculous tasks seemingly at will. In actuality, certain singular elementals can deal more damage than a genie, and invisible stalkers are far more stealthy by nature. However, no race matches the genies for their versatile might.

Djinni appear to be large, eight foot or taller humanoids with pointed ears, and lower bodies made of mist. They can form legs if desired, but the majority of them prefer to hover and have no need of such. They are highly competitive with efreeti, as well as other denizens of the Plane of Air, excepting the Air Elementals. Djini speak Elemental Common with the Air dialect, and often have a great command of many mortal tongues. Djinni are fiercely independent, but also somewhat altruistic.

Djinni, Lesser Grade C Elemental Monster Defense 14, AR 0, Enchanted Immunities Corrosive Health 55, Speed 8 Fly 18, Hover Senses Night Vision +3 Communication +2 Constitution +1 Cunning (Historical Lore) +4 Dexterity +4 Magic +2 Perception +5 Strength +3 Willpower Melee Fist +4 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling.

Despite legends, most genies that may be summoned, or found trapped within magical prisons are incapable of granting a wish directly. They can however be very creative in the use of their powers to achieve the goals of the other party, which they usually have no choice but to do. Djinni are suspicious of most mages however because of the likelihood of bound servitude being the result of any such dealings with potent mortals. If encountered on the Plane of Air, they gain Immunity to Water attacks, and Spell Resistance +2. They can also see Invisible creatures at will.

Powers Invisibility: The genie can become unseen with a Major action and remain so indefinitely. They become visible if they attack. Wonders: Genies can perform wonders with a Major action, but after each magical feat roll 1d6. If the result is a 1, that wonder cannot be performed again until the following day. Create Feast: The genie can conjure enough food and drink to satisfy a dozen people once per day. The food spoils after 24 hours. Create Temporary Goods: The genie can conjure 100 lbs. worth of metallic or stone goods, which dissipate after an hour. Create Permanent Goods: The genie can conjure up to 100 lbs. of wood, paper or cloth goods. Gaseous Form: Genies can become odorless, pale mist or gas and move through most barriers. They must return to solid form after anconjure hour. an illusion Trickery [Illusion] : The genie can affecting sight and sound and lasts indefinitely, but immediately dissipates upon being touched by a creature with will.

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Efreeti, Lesser Elemental Monster Defense 13, AR 0, Enchanted Immunities Fire Vulnerabilities Cold Health 65, Speed 8, Fly 12, Hover Senses Night Vision +2 Communication (Deception) +2 Constitution +1 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Stealth) +4 Magic

Grade C

can choose to dismiss this clooud as well as to appear to be human if needed. Normally however, they sport deep red skin, glowing eyes and an unbridled arrogance. They are honorable, but cruel creatures and if given free reign will wreak havoc on innocents and their summoner if they can get away with it. Even when controlled, efreeti seek to pervert the intent of every command given to them. Efreeti speak Elemental Common with the Fire dialect and are constantly at war for dominance against all comers with the exception of the fire elementals, and

+2 Perception (Empathy) +6 Strength (Intimidation) +2 Willpower Melee Fist +3 (1d6+6*) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Heat Aura [Fire]: The Efreeti deals +2 damage to all it touches, punches or grapples. Invisibility: The genie can become unseen with a Major action and remain so indefinitely. They become visible if they attack. Wonders: Genies can perform wonders with a Major action, but after each magical feat roll 1d6. If the result is a 1, that wonder cannot be performed again until the following day. Create Feast: The genie can conjure enough food and drink to satisfy a dozen people once per day.

bear a special hatred for the djinni. If encountered on the Plane of Fire, they gain Immunity to Earth attacks, and Spell Resistance +2. They can also see Invisible creatures at will.

The food spoils after 24 hours. Create Temporary Goods : The genie can conjure 100 lbs. worth of metallic or stone goods, which dissipate after an hour. Create Permanent Goods: The genie can conjure up to 100 lbs. of wood, paper or cloth goods. Pillar of Flame Form: Efreeti can turn into a column of fire which lights flammable objects on fire and deals 2d6 fire damage to anyone the Efreeti touches. It can maintain this form for 1 minute, and may not return to Pillar turn within the same hour. Trickery [Illusion]: The genie can conjure an illusion affecting sight and sound and lasts indefinitely, but immediately dissipates upon being touched by a creature with will. Wall of Fire [Fire]: Efreeti may summon up a wall of roaring flames up to 40 yards in length and 3 yards high which stays put where placed and lasts for up to 10 minutes. Anything that enters the perimeter takes 1d6 + Magic (4) damage. An efreet is a large humanoid with pointed ears, surrounded at all times by a cloud of smoke. They 29

Ghoul Grade D Undead Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Charm, Mental, Poison, Sleep Health 30, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) -2 Communication +4 Constitution (Stamina) +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity +2 Magic +0 Perception (Smelling)

Elder Ghoul Grade C Undead Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Charm, Mental, Poison, Sleep Health 48, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) -2 Communication +4 Constitution (Stamina) +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity +3 Magic +0 Perception (Smelling)

+3 Strength (Claws, Intimidation) +2 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d3+3), Claws +5 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Flesh Knitting: Ghouls gain Health equal to damage dealt when they bite an incapacitated foe or corpse. This will kill an unconscious enemy. Howling Madness: Ghouls automatically pass any Willpower (Morale) tests. Touch Attack [Paralyze]: Any living non-fey creature (includes Elves) must test Willpower (SelfDiscipline) : TN 12 or be paralyzed for 1d3 rounds. Ghouls are horrible undead monstrosities, that appear to be slightly desiccated corpses that view everything around them with an ardent hunger. The

+3 Strength (Claws, Intimidation) +3 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d3+3), Claws +5 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Flesh Knitting: Ghouls gain Health equal to damage dealt when they bite an incapacitated foe or corpse. This will kill an unconscious enemy. Howling Madness: Ghouls automatically pass any Willpower (Morale)tests. Touch Attack [Paralyze]: Any living non-fey creature (includes Elves) must test Willpower (SelfDiscipline) : TN 13 or be paralyzed for 1d3 rounds. Unholy Aura [Necrotic]: Once attacked the ghoul’s head emits a green light which fills a 2 yard radius. Those caught within the glow must test Willpower (Self-Discipline) : TN 13 or suffer a -1 on all attacks

hint cunning in their eyes shows all that they of areanimal far from mindless, which makes them scarier still.

and generate oneThe lessaura stunt point than within the aura. expands by 2normal yards inwhile radius each round until reaching 8 yards maximum.

Those with advanced knowledge of ghouls have good reason to be afraid. The merest touch of a ghoul can cause the subject to be paralyzed, frozen in place for a nearly a minute. A pack of ghouls will often descend on a party of adventurers or normal people and paralyze all of them.

Elder ghouls look exactly like normal ghouls on first inspection. However, when attacked they generate a sickly green nimbus which causes a chilling sickness in most who touch or are touched by it.

Once every target is incapacitated they will each choose a target and begin to feed. When they are far from living prey, ghouls will dig up corpses and indulge in the dead flesh. The only flesh they will avoid is plant matter and undead flesh.

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in the area, but occasionally you will find giants living peaceful but isolated lives. Giantish has its own runic alphabet, but few hill giants can read.

Giant Hill Giant Giant Humanoid Defense 11, AR 6 (-0 Penalty) Health 70, Speed 12 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +5 Constitution (Stamina) -1 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Thrown) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Smelling) +8 Strength (Intimidation, Might) +3 Willpower Melee Club +8 (3d6+8) Ranged Rock +3 (2d6+8, 30/60 yards) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Bludgeons and Thrown Talents: Armor Training (N) Equipment: Light Leather, Massive Club

Grade C

Hill Giants are the least threatening of the true giants, but that does not make them easy opponents. Rather they are the dangerous creatures that are the tip of the iceberg of giant strength and power. Hill giants look like stocky primitive humans that stand twelve feet tall and have shoulders seven feet wide. Their limbs are thick and they cover their bodies with the furs of bears and other large animals. Although they have a reputation for being dense, hill giants are very perceptive and have long memories. If left alive they remember how they were tricked before. In terms of personalty, most hill giants are cruel, and adopt the mentality of bullies. Few hill giants are industrious enough to farm for themselves or conduct true animal husbandry. They might raise a lone bear cub or wolf as a pet, but they won’t raise livestock. All hill giants speak Giantish, but many also master a pidgin or full command of the prevailing human language. This is primarily so that they can make demands of humans 31

Giant Beast

Giant Bat Grade E Giant Beast Defense 14, AR 0 Health 35 Speed 7, Fly 16 Senses 360 Hearing (24 yards), Night Vision -2 Communication +2 Constitution (Stamina) -3 Cunning +4 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic +3 Perception (Hearing)

Draco Lizard Grade E Giant Beast Defense 11, AR 3 Health 28 Speed 10 Glide 13 -3 Communication +1 Constitution -3 Cunning +3 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception +1 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Bite +3 (2d6+1) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Skirmish. Gliding: Draco lizards can glide through the air up to 13 yards in a single round as long as they descend 20 yards or land on something in the same time period.

+2 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+2) Favored Stunts: Seize the Initiative and Skirmish. Giant Bats are omnivorous versions of the common flying mammal, the only difference being that they are roughly the size of a small child. Giant Bats will often attack creatures much larger than them, in an attempt to scare them away from their homes. Giant Bats can be encountered singly or in groups of 4 or more. If a group manages to stumble across an entire colony of them, there may be 15 or more. Just like normal bats, giant bats can carry diseases, so some people feel justified in killing them off on first sight.

Draco Lizards are six foot long reptiles with large flaps of skin between their legs on each side. These membranes allow them to glide like a flying squirrel. They are most often found above ground, and are carnivorous predators that have been known to attack adventurers. They are more rarely found in caves during periods of extremely hot and extremely cold weather. Giant Bass

Giant Boar Giant Beast

Grade E

Giant Beast Defense 10, AR 3 Immunity Drowning Health 25 Speed -, Swim 10 -3 Communication +2 Constitution -3 Cunning +0 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +0 Perception +2 Strength +0 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +2 (1d6+2) Favored Stunts: Mighty Blow and Skirmish.

Grade D

Defense 10, AR 413 Health 60 Speed Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +5 Constitution (Running) -2 Cunning +0 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +4 Strength (Gore) +2 Willpower Melee Gore +6 (2d6+4) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Ferocious Charge. Powers Ferocious Charge: 2 SP, After charging an opponent, the Boar deals an additional 1d6 damage to the target, and knocks the target prone.

Giant versions of normal fish are just as skittish as the normal varieties, with the exception that they view much larger creatures, such a halflings, as potential food. They may be more than seven feet in length, but will still flee anything larger than themselves and will only put up a good fight against something problematic if coaxed by an outside influence or backed into a corner, figuratively. Fey such as nixies often choose to summon giant fish such as the Bass.

A giant boar is a hog the size of a horse, or a bear. They are extremely ferocious, and fearless beyond measure. They are also omnivorous and do not hesitate to eat meat when their chosen foods are unavailable. Giant boars are just as territorial as their smaller brethren, and just as tenacious. When news 32

of a wild boar reaches most communities they take the matter up with those in charge immediately. A boar in the woods can be dangerous for livestock and lone citizens as well. Giant Chameleon Giant Beast Defense 12, AR 3 Health 45 Speed 10 -3 Communication +3 Constitution -3 Cunning

Giant Gecko Giant Beast Defense 12, AR 2 Health 26 Speed 11, Wall Crawler Senses Night Vision -3 Communication +1 Constitution -3 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Bite, Stealth) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling) +1 Strength

Grade D

Grade E

+2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +2 Perception +3 Strength +1 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (1d6+3) Ranged Tongue +2 (*, 2 yards) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Knock Prone. Powers Blending: A Chameleon that does not move gains +3 to Dexterity (Stealth) tests. Tongue Yank: The Chameleon can grab targets at up to 2 yards away with its tongue. Targets who are hit must roll Strength (Might) versus the lizard’s Strength or be grappled and yanked to the creature’s mouth where it deals its bite damage to the target and grapples them. If the target bests the lizard in a Strength (Might) contest which it initiates with a

+1 Willpower Melee Bite +3 (1d6+1) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow.

Major action, frees itself. action The lizard may let go a free action, or ituse a Minor to maintain theasbite and deal damage again that round.

-3 +1Cunning Dexterity +0 Magic +0 Perception +3 Strength +0 Willpower Melee Bite +1 (1d6+3), Spines * (1d6*) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Skirmish. Powers Spines: Anything the rockfish rams into or which hits it in combat without a weapon is affected by its poisonous spines. The creature takes Damage equal to the Dragon Die of the attack that connected. Spine Poison: A target that receives even a single point of damage from the fish’s spines must also succeed at a Constitution (Stamina) Test: TN 13 or suffer an additional 1d6 of penetrating damage. Each round until the target succeeds, they must test versus the same TN or suffer the same damage.

Giant Geckos are lizards five feet in length, the majority of that being their head, neck and bodies, in a blue coloration with orangish spots everywhere. They are nocturnal carnivorous creatures that climb trees with their specially adapted feet and drop on unsuspecting prey from above. Giant Spiny Rockfish Giant Beast Defense 11, AR 2 Immunity Drowning Health 35 Speed -, Swim 15 -3 Communication +1 Constitution

A giant chameleon lizard is about four feet long, not counting its tail. They are hard to spot in the wild because of their ability to change coloration and their affinity for unmoving stillness.

Grade D

The giant spiny rockfish is found in shallow salt water, where it appears to most onlookers as a large rock or lump of coal. If disturbed, the fish will leap to attack the intruders and drive them off. 33

Giant Sturgeon Giant Beast Defense 10, AR 6 Immunity Drowning, Half Cold Health 68 Speed -, Swim 15 -3 Communication +4 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +0 Perception

Giant Toad Giant Beast Defense 12, AR 0 Health 40 Speed 15 -3 Communication +2 Constitution (Swimming) -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception +2 Strength (Jumping) +2 Willpower

Grade C

+5 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Bite +4 (2d6+8) Favored Stunts: Skirmish and Swallow Hole. Powers Swallow Hole: 3 SP, the target if man-sized or smaller, is swallowed in one gulp. Once swallowed the target is held trapped inside the gullet of the sturgeon, and is trapped in a dark, water filled space. Any creature swallowed must contend with 2d6 Damage [Corrosive] each round after the first, and deals only half damage from weapons, but only has to contend with an Armor Rating of 3.

Grade E

Melee Bite +2 (1d6+2) Ranged Tongue +2 (*, 3 yards) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Skirmish. Powers Swallow Whole: Any target of small size (dwarf or smaller size) that is affected by the tongue lash is actually swallowed whole by the toad. Instead of taking bite damage they suffer -3 penalties to every action and take 1d6 penetrating damage each round from stomach acid. Tongue Lash: The toad can attack targets at up to 3 yards away with its tongue. Targets who are hit must roll Strength (Might) versus the toad's Strength or be grappled and pulled 1 yard towards the toad's mouth. If they are within 1 yard to begin with, they are yanked into its mouth and suffer bite damage every round as a minor action. After this grapple is initiated, the toad must either expend a Minor action

The giant sturgeon is a monstrous 30 foot long creature, covered with thick armor like scales. They are found in both deep rivers and oceans, and are dangerous to lone travelers as they often swallow prey and kill them with their internalasstomach acid.hole Those inside the fish face drowning well as being consumed, and those without companions have only a bleak shot at survival.

to continue the target closer or let the target go as agrappling free action. A monumental amphibian the size of a pony. They are dangerous to all but the strongest predators in their environments because with their size, they are some of the largest and dumbest carnivorous beasts around deserts, wastelands, forests, lakesides and swamps. Still, they pose more of a threat to small folk and peasant than fully outfitted adventuring companies. While toads are usually not found in great numbers, they reproduce in somewhat large numbers with the young fighting each other for food, and attempting to avoid cannibalization by their parents.

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Giant Tuatara Lizard Giant Beast Defense 11, AR 3 Health 40 Speed 8, Burrow 3 -3 Communication +5 Constitution (Swimming) -3 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +3 Perception (Smelling) +5 Strength (Intimidation) +2 Willpower

Grade D

Rockhome Lizard Grade E Beast Defense 12, AR 2 Health 38 Speed 15 Vulnerabilities Sunlight 1d6 per half hour Senses Night Vision -2 Communication +5 Constitution (Running) -2 Cunning +2 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Hearing)

Melee Bite +3 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Pierce Armor. Powers Temperature Vision: The tuatara can lower a membrane over its eyes which allows it to see heat differences out to 30 yards, and distinguish living creatures from the environment even in total darkness.

+5 Strength +1 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Skirmish. Rockhome Lizards are bipedal reptiles with pale skin coloration based in white, blue or green hues. They are bred as beasts of burden and pets by Rockhome Dwarves. They take direction and training well, and are more accustomed to hunting down rats and going after other creatures much smaller than themselves. Unfortunately they do not get along well with horses, so their owners often need to plan caravans with greater care. Lastly, they die if exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.

Giant Tuatara lizards are roughly ten feet in length and weigh in excess of 300 lbs. They have sharp beaks and claws on their feet which help them climb large trees and rock surfaces. With gray, olive or clay red coloration, they possess crests down their necks and backs. While they are quite majestic, unfortunately they are threats to civilized people everywhere. Tuatara are omnivorous and will attack anything smaller than themselves. They are nocturnal and will raidWhen farms,threatened, homesteadsthey andwill attack humanoids. inflate their bodies, flare their crests and darken the scales between its shoulders and neck in an intimidation attempt.

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Gnolls are monstrous humanoids that are furry hyena-headed men. They like to set ambushes and are generally cruel bullies to all other thinking people around. While characterized as cowardly, gnolls will put up a fierce fight if equal numbers are present. Also, if they can be communicated with, gnolls tend to be honorable enough to make deals and stick with them. Unfortunately, the majority of people wishing to strike deals with gnolls are nefarious and are only looking for muscle. Gnolls only speak Gnollish by default, but they can learn other languages, even languages as distant from Gnollish as Elven.

Gnoll Gnoll Brute Grade E Humanoid Defense 14, AR 4 (-1 Penalty) Health 27, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +0 Communication +2 Constitution +0 Cunning +1 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Hearing) +3 Strength +1 Willpower Melee Battle Axe +3 (2d6+3) Ranged Short Bow +1 (1d6+2, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Dual Strike. Weapon Groups: Axes, Bows, and Brawling Talents: Armor Training (N), Weapon and Shield Style (N) Powers Cold Resistance: Gnolls gain +2 to resist Cold effects and hazards. Equipment: Battle Axe, Heavy Leather, Medium Shield, Short Bow

Flind Grade D Humanoid Defense 15, AR 4 (-1 Penalty) Health 35, Speed 11 Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +1 Communication (Leadership) +3 Constitution +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Hearing) +4 Strength (Bludgeons) +1 Willpower (Morale) Melee Flail +6* (1d6+8), Dagger +2 (1d6+4) Ranged Short Bow +2 (1d6+2, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance, Disarm and Seize the Initiative. Weapon Groups: Bows, Bludgeons, Brawling and Short Blades Talents: Armor Training (N), Command (N), Weapon and Shield Style (J) Powers Cold Resistance: Gnolls gain +2 to resist Cold effects and hazards. * Heavy Flails ignore 2 pts of shield bonus Equipment: Dagger, Heavy Flail, Heavy Leather, Medium Shield, Short Bow Some gnolls are by nature smarter, faster and stronger than others. These gnolls are called Flinds and often find themselves the leaders of gnoll bands, and the chiefs of gnoll tribes. Almost all Flinds take up flails as a weapon because they understand the inherent benefits, even though they sacrifice immediate physical damage.

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Gnoll assassins are also known as Blackhearts because of the type of poison they use. They are often somewhat self-sufficient and like to work with others besides other blackhearts, serving as scouts, and support troops in larger combat groups. A leader can force blackhearts to work together as a team, and when they overcome their natural competitiveness with one another they form a dangerous fighting force. Gnoll Shaman Humanoid

Gnoll Blackheart Humanoid Defense 14, AR 3 (-0 Penalty) Health 21, Speed 12 Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +0 Communication +1 Constitution +0 Cunning (Poison Lore) +2 Dexterity (Stealth)

Grade D

Defense 13, AR 4 (-1 Penalty) Health 37, Mana 20, Speed 9 Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +0 Communication +2 Constitution +0 Cunning (Religious Lore) +0 Dexterity +1 Magic (Miracle) +0 Perception +3 Strength (Intimidation) +2 Willpower (Faith) Melee Battle Axe +3 (2d6+3) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Mana Shield. Weapon Groups: Axes, and Brawling Talents: Armor Training (N), Weapon and Shield Style (N) Powers Cold Resistance: Gnolls gain +2 to resist Cold effects

Grade D

+0 Magic +2 Perception (Hearing) +2 Strength -1 Willpower Melee Short Sword +2 (1d6+4*) Ranged Short Bow +2 (1d6+3*, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Skirmish. Weapon Groups: Bows, Brawling and Light Blades Talents: Archery Style (N) Powers Backstab: If the Blackheart wins a Dexterity (Stealth) test versus an opponent’sPerception (Seeing) he gains +2 to hit and +1d6 damage. Cold Resistance: Gnolls gain +2 to resist Cold effects and hazards. Blackheart Poison: All weapons are coated in a poison that targets must resist with a Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 12, or take 1d3 damage and a -1 penalty to Strength until the end of the encounter. The penalty is not cumulative, but the damage occurs every time. Equipment: Light Leather, Light Shield, Short Bow, Short Sword, Vial of Poison

and hazards. Spells (5): Divine, Spellpower 14, 4 spells Equipment: Battle Axe, Heavy Leather, Medium Shield Flinds may be the war leaders of the gnolls, but shamans are the overall leaders. They impart the words of Ranivorus to his people, and hold the whips that drive them forward, always forward. This isn’t to say that all shamans favor the Shadow school entirely. They recognize the need for miracles and even blessings, but these are almost always reserved for the loyal followers, and rarely prisoners with more worth alive than dead. They are notoriously stingy with aid to non-gnolls in fully neutral situations. Gnoll Shamans usually know the Fervor, Heal, and Vulnerability Hex spells.

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They are also somewhat cowardly and will run if the tide turns against them. Goblins speak Goblin, but may also know Orcish, or any human tongue.

Goblin Goblin Skirmisher Grade E Humanoid Defense 12, AR 3 Health 17, Speed 9 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards) +0 Communication +0 Constitution +1 Cunning (Evaluation) +1 Dexterity (Light Blades, Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Searching) +1 Strength (Climbing) +0 Willpower Melee Dagger +3 (1d6+2) Ranged Short Bow +1 (1d6+3, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Skirmish. Weapon Groups: Bows, Brawling and Light Blades Equipment: Dagger, Light Leather

Goblin Chief Humanoid Defense 14, AR 4 (-1 penalty) Health 25, Speed 9 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards) +2 Communication +1 Constitution +1 Cunning (Evaluation)

Grade D

+2 Dexterity (Brawling, Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Searching) +2 Strength (Climbing, Spears) +2 Willpower (Morale) Melee Dagger +2 (1d6+3) Ranged Throwing Spear +4 (1d6+5, 8/16 yards) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Skirmish. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Light Blades and Spears Talents: Armor Training (N), Command (J) Equipment: Throwing Spear, Dagger, Light Shield, Heavy Leather

Goblins are forest or cave dwelling diminutive humanoids with green or dark grey skin. They are the size of halflings or gnomes, but their ferocious nature makes them a threat to larger creatures.. They tend to be manic in combat, harassing larger creatures if they think there is something to gain. They are most deadly in large numbers, and small hordes of goblins will raid towns, torch buildings and murder townspeople for no reason other than they can make

The most cunning and tenacious goblins advance to lead the tribes of small humanoids. These warriors have the best gear present, and often use javelins or spears as their weapon of choice, standing out in the open on the battlefield. Their courage allows their

off with a small supply of food or gold. Goblins make mercenary choices however, and for the promise of riches or power will tie their fortunes to others.

fellows be driven into a great frenzy and attack without to fear.

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Most chieftains are concerned with the wellbeing of the entire tribe, so they often will try to negotiate from a position of strength. They are also smart enough to know how much power their group of goblins really has and will drive hard bargains or lie as necessary to get their goals to come to fruition. Goblin Skulker Humanoid Defense 13, AR 3 Health 17, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards)

Goblin Fanatic Humanoid Defense 13, AR 3 Health 20, Mana 13, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards) +0 Communication +0 Constitution +1 Cunning (Religious Lore) +2 Dexterity (Staves, Stealth) +1 Magic (Shadow) +2 Perception (Searching) +0 Strength (Climbing)

Grade E

+0 Communication +0 Constitution +1 Cunning (Evaluation) +2 Dexterity (Bows, Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Searching, Tracking) +0 Strength (Climbing) +1 Willpower Melee Dagger +2 (1d6+1) Ranged Short Bow +4 (1d6+3, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Seize the Initiative. Weapon Groups: Bows, Brawling and Light Blades Talents: Archery Style (N), Scouting (N) Equipment: Dagger, Light Leather, Short Bow

Grade D

+1 Willpower (Faith) Melee Dagger +1 (1d6+1), Staff +3 (1d6+1) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Puissant Casting. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Light Blades and Staves Talents: Shadow Magic (J) Powers Spells (2): Divine, Spellpower 14, Drain Life plus 2 Spells Equipment: Dagger, Light Leather, Quarterstaff Goblin Fanatics, the least dangerous shaman of these peoples, are dangerous because of their spellcasting ability and faithful devotion to a dark immortal. This leads them to perform acts of specific cruelty involving the suffering of other races, sacrifices to their immortal and other unsavory actions beyond the

Goblins skirmishers are often suicidally bold and rarely concerned with stealth after they’ve encountered their unsuspecting targets until they’ve encountered theThe enemy. scouts are more reserved. most Goblin skilled of thesehowever scouts are warriors who have learned to be quiet and strike from the shadows. They are known as skulkers and primarily serve the orders of the chieftains.

simple malice that most goblins bear towards others. Most goblin fanatics know the Heal and Weakness spells, but often charge their brethren for healing.

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Rock Golem Grade C Construct Defense 10, AR 5, Enchanted, Spell Resistance +4 Immunities Mental, Poison; Charm, Paralysis, Sleep Health 48, Speed 11 Senses Dark Vision ! -3 Communication +5 Constitution -3 Cunning +0 Dexterity (Brawling) +1 Magic +0 Perception

Golem Bone Golem Grade D Construct Defense 10, AR 4, Enchanted Immunities Cold, Electricity, Fire, Mental, Poison; Charm, Paralysis, Sleep Health 42, Speed 14 Senses Dark Vision ! -3 Communication +5 Constitution -3 Cunning +0 Dexterity (Brawling) +1 Magic +0 Perception +3 Strength +3 Willpower (Morale) Melee Fist +1 (1d6+6), Long Sword +3 (2d6+3) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Lightning Attack. Weapon Groups: All Melee Powers Four Armed: Bone Golems can wield two large weapons or four one-handed weapons. Haste: Bone Golems are perpetually able to take 2 Major actions per round, or 1 Major and 2 Minor actions per round. Equipment: Long Swords (x4)

+6 Strength +3 Willpower (Morale) Melee Fist +2 (1d6+6), Mace +6 (2d6+6) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Skirmish. Weapon Groups: All Melee Equipment: Mace Rock Golems are finely chiseled humanoids of large size, standing roughly 12 feet in height, that are typically created to stand guard over locations. They often have coded passwords, or riddles which they can ask for. Those who do not know the correct answer are attacked relentlessly. Rock Golems aren’t immune to any attack forms in particular that other constructs are affected by, but they are highly resistant to spells and spell effects.

Bone Golems are often mistaken for animated skeletons or other forms of undead. The major difference in appearance between a bone golem and most undead is that almost all bone golems possess four arms, and they all move with uncanny speed. Once they have been engaged, the inherent toughness of a golem shows through and they are found to be the implacable foes that they are. Bone golems are often set to watch a standard location and to stop only if they hear a code word.

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Wood Golem Grade D Construct Defense 10, AR 3, Enchanted Immunities Cold, Projectiles*, Mental, Poison; Charm, Paralysis, Sleep Vulnerable Fire Health 15, Speed 9 Senses Dark Vision ! -3 Communication +5 Constitution -3 Cunning -1 Dexterity (Brawling)

Gorilla Beast Defense 14, AR 0 Health 35, Speed 13 -1 Communication +3 Constitution -1 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Brawling) +0 Magic +2 Perception +5 Strength (Climbing) +1 Willpower

Grade E

+1 Magic +0 Perception +3 Strength +3 Willpower (Morale) Melee Fist +1 (1d6+3) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling

Melee Fist +5 (1d6+5), Bite +3 (1d3+5) Favored Stunts: Mighty Blow and Seize the Initiative. Gorillas are great apes found most often in mountainous or low lands forest regions. They have black fur, and while territorial, are peaceful unless threatened. Like most apes they are omnivorous and will eat anything that isn’t poisonous. Unlike monkeys and smaller apes, they cannot move through the trees by true brachiation, but they are expert climbers and can descend from above without warning onto trespassers. As gorillas are not really hunters, an encounter will often involve one adult male, a few adult females, and adolescents of various sexes.

Wood golems are diminutive creations made from clumsily assembled wooden parts. They tend to stand no more than 3 feet in height, and have roughly cut out facial features. Taller wood golems do exist, but most of these do not have different statistics although they may have higher Health totals. If someone takes the time to carve a full statue and then enchant it, that would be a different form of golem, a unique type with characteristics more akin to a Rock Golem. Wood Golems are immune to projectiles significantly smaller than their body mass.that Forare example, they ignore arrows, sling bullets, even arcane lances and arcane bolt spells. However, they can be affected by trebuchet rounds and other very large projectiles.

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Great Eagle Monster Defense 13, AR 0 Vulnerabilities Fire +1d6 Health 35, Speed 5, Fly 30 +0 Communication +2 Constitution (Flying) +0 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +3 Perception (Searching, Seeing) +3 Strength

Grade D

Griffon Beast Defense 13, AR 0 Health 55, Speed 10, Fly 30 +0 Communication +3 Constitution (Stamina) -2 Cunning +3 Dexterity +0 Magic +3 Perception (Searching, Seeing) +4 Strength (Claws) +0 Willpower

+1 Willpower (Courage) Melee Bite +5 (1d6+6), Claws +3 (2d6+3) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Swoop. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Swoop: 2 SP, the eagle can pick up and throw a target it hit with its claws while flying. The target is left prone and takes 1d6 penetrating damage from the fall. Equipment: None

Grade D

Melee Bite +3 (1d6+4), Claws +7 (2d6+4) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike, Knock Prone, and Swoop. Swoop: 2 SP, the griffon can pick up and throw a target it hit with its claws while flying. The target is left prone and takes 1d6 penetrating damage from the fall. A griffon is a magical beast, one with the body and tail of a lion, but the head and wings of a great eagle. Their furry limbs and underbelly give way to feathered front and back. Griffons are fond of horseflesh, and feral griffons will attack horses regardless of adventurer presence when hungry. This includes supernatural horses such as pegasi, unicorns and hippogriffs.

Great Eagles are physically birds of prey that are much larger than a standard bird, having wingspans of up to 15 feet. They are also intelligent creatures, with their own language, and live in tribal groups led by one or more elders. Great Eagle tribes live on high mountain crags or in areas sporting multiple cliff ledges, far from humanoid civilization. Due to a long

Griffons make powerful and useful war mounts, and

memory of passed down events, tendand to trust dwarves and halflings more than they humans elves, but they must still be negotiated with to receive their help.

part the training is to make them ignoreTrained horses and to eatofonly what their masters give them. griffons often have the Willpower (Morale) focus.

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Sea Hag Grade D Aquatic Humanoid Defense 13, AR 4, Enchanted Immunities Necrotic, Paralysis, Poison Vulnerabilities Silver Health 45 Speed 13 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) +3 Communication (Deception) +1 Constitution (Swimming) +0 Cunning (Historical Lore) +2 Dexterity (Brawling, Stealth) +1 Magic

Hag Black Hag Grade C Humanoid Defense 13, AR 4 Immunities Necrotic, Paralysis, Poison Health 60, Mana 54, Speed 13 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) +1 Communication (Bargaining, Deception) +2 Constitution (Stamina) +0 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Brawling) +2 Magic (Shadow) +4 Perception +7 Strength +1 Willpower (Faith) Melee Claws +7 (2d6+7*) Favored Stunts: Mighty Spell or Puissant Casting. Weapon Groups: Brawling Talents: Shadow Magic (M) Powers Poison: Black Hags inflict poison with their claws. Hag Poison: opponents must overcome a Constitution (Stamina) test : TN or take 1d6 penetrating damage. Spells (11): Divine (Shadow), Spellpower 13, 7 spells +2 Shadow Spells Equipment: Various items

+2 Perception (Seeing) +4 Strength (Claws) +1 Willpower (Faith) Melee Claws +6 (2d6+4*) Favored Stunts: Corruptive Touch, and Lightning Attack. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Corruptive Touch: 3 SP, The sea hag can choose to spread disease to any target she touches. The enemy must succeed at a Constitution (Stamina) test: TN 13 or contract an illness that doubles all healing times, foils magical healing, and causes the target to take a disease token at the beginning of each day. Each token gives the character -1 to all strenuous activities. If he has more tokens than Constitution, he dies. Enervating Touch: Whenever a sea hag touches a character with intent to harm, wether her physical

Black Hags, also referred to as Night Hags, are dark skinned creatures with grayish blue warty skin tending towards black, with black unkempt hair and horrific features. Some believe they are related to Trolls, but there is no information about how hags come to be. They live in swamps, dark forests, and in caves. Hags speak the local human language, but also Giantish.

attack deals necrotic damage damage. or not, the character suffers 2 penetrating Horrifying Appearance: Characters who look upon the form of the sea hag must succeed at a Willpower (Courage) test : TN 15 or run as if failing a morale check. This power has no effect again within 24 hours. Equipment: Various items

Black Hags typically know the following spells: Control Undead, Corruption, Drain Life, Earthquake, Negative Burst, Negative Flow, Obscuring Darkness, Spell Shield, and Weakness. They often know the Animate Dead ritual as well and will create servants from the corpses of their victims.

Sea Hags are the monstrous equivalent to horrific mermaids. They are slightly less disruptive than black hags, as they have no inherent magic training. However, Sea Hags have potently dangerous touch attacks, and are horrific to look upon. This coupled with their tendencies to attack isolated humanoids living on the coasts, or to terrorize small communities makes them extremely dangerous nonetheless. In the event that a sea hag has other magical abilities, it will usually be in the form of rituals to control the weather. Sea Hags love storms on the waves and like it when ships capsize.

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Harpy Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Hypnotic Song Health 40, Speed 6, Fly 15, Special Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) +2 Communication (Deception) +1 Constitution -1 Cunning +2 Dexterity +2 Magic +1 Perception (Seeing)

Grade D

+0 Strength (Intimidation) +0 Willpower Melee Claws +0 (1d6), Club +2 (1d6) Ranged Short Bow +2 (1d6+2, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Skirmish. Weapon Groups: Bows, Brawling, Staves Talents: Scouting (N) Powers Hypnotic Song [Charm]: Those who hear the Harpy sing must succeed at a Willpower (Self-Discipline) test : TN 14 or become charmed. Those under the sway spend all their actions walking towards the source of the sound or standing still if they have arrived. Equipment: Club, Short Bow

Hellhound Monster Defense 14, AR 2 Immunities Fire Vulnerabilities Cold +1d6 Health 32, Speed 13 -2 Communication +2 Constitution (Running) +1 Cunning

Harpies are winged female humanoids with the lower bodies of giant eagles, cruel and merciless. They are known to lure prey them, asfor well as occasionally kidnapping maletohumans a truly grisly fate. As carnivores, they do not distinguish between animal and thinking prey. They speak the local human tongue, but also tend to speak other languages of use such as Sylvan. Harpy nests are most often found in mountain passes, or in hills along trade routes, affording them plenty of food and people to toy with.

Grade D

+3 +1 Dexterity Magic (Stealth) +2 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +3 Strength (Jumping) +0 Willpower Melee Bite +3 (1d6+3*) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Skirmish. Powers Fiery Bite [Fire]: The Hellhound deals an additional 1d6 damage with its bite from fire. Flame Blast [Fire]: As Flame Blast spell [Dexterity (Acrobatics) : TN 11] 2d6+1 (1d6+1) damage. Hellhound are intelligent canines that live in volcanoes, some dungeons and in the company of other fire loving creatures. They are as large as a man, and are prized by those creatures they consider allies for their keen senses and offensive capabilities. Despite their intelligence, hellhounds cannot speak humanoid languages. Hellhounds can individually be cruel, or independent, but overall they are pragmatic creatures. Lastly, they are not truly planar beasts, so the name is somewhat of a misnomer.

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Hobgoblin Sergeant Grade D Humanoid Defense 14, AR 4 (-1 Penalty) Health 40, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision 30 yards +1 Communication (Leadership) +2 Constitution +0 Cunning (MIlitary Lore) +1 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic -1 Perception (Seeing) +2 Strength (Heavy Blades, Intimidation)

Hobgoblin Hobgoblin Soldier Grade E Humanoid Defense 14, AR 4 (-1 Penalty) Health 22, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision 30 yards +0 Communication +2 Constitution +0 Cunning (MIlitary Lore) +1 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic -1 Perception (Seeing) +1 Strength (Intimidation) +0 Willpower Melee Long Sword +1 (2d6+1) Ranged Spear +1 (1d6+4, 8/16 yards) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Seize the Initiative Weapon Groups: Brawling, Heavy Blades, Spears Talents: Armor Training (N), Weapon and Shield Style (N) Equipment: Dagger, Heavy Leather Armor, Long Sword, Medium Shield, Throwing Spear

+0 Willpower (Morale) Melee Long Sword +4 (2d6+2) Ranged Spear +2 (1d6+5, 8/16 yards) Favored Stunts: Mighty Blow, Pierce Armor and Seize the Initiative Weapon Groups: Brawling, Heavy Blades, Light Blades, Spears Talents: Command (N), Armor Training (N), Weapon and Shield Style (N) Equipment: Dagger, Heavy Leather Armor, Long Sword, Medium Shield, Throwing Spear Hobgoblin sergeants are elite soldiers with a modicum of leadership skills. They stand out because of their role on the battlefield, not because they look more impressive than their fellows. This is in particular another trait of hobgoblins that seems to differ from other goblinoids.

Hobgoblins are almost a contradiction to what people know about goblinoids. Hobgoblins are disciplined, they don’t fight amongst each other to the death except for the most unforgivable offenses and they strive to improve the lot of their people. The means they usually choose to do so, conquest or domination of a small population of non-hobgoblins, are not as easily forgiven as the basic raiding mentality of other goblinoids, but they are more predictable as well. Hobgoblins are mercenary in outlook, but they will usually make deals that benefit the clan first and themselves second. They also have a superiority complex, which lets them enslave “lesser” races and trade them for money if outright servitude isn’t desired or feasible. Hobgoblins speak Goblin and the local human languages. Visually they appear to be goblins of a height with humans, with orange or reddish skin. What hair they have is often brown or grey and their eyes are often yellow or brown. They tend to sport highly polished black leather armor, and well maintained weapons and fighting equipment.

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Kobold Witch Humanoid Defense 13, AR 2 Health 16, Mana 9, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards) +0 Communication -1 Constitution +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Initiative) +2 Magic (Arcane Lance) +1 Perception (Smelling) +0 Strength (Intimidation)

Kobold Kobold Ambusher Grade E Humanoid Defense 13, AR 2 Health 16, Speed 10 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards) +0 Communication -1 Constitution +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Initiative, Traps) +1 Magic +1 Perception (Searching, Smelling) +0 Strength (Spears) -1 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d6), Dagger +0 (1d6+1 (halved)) Ranged Throwing Spear +2 (1d6+3, 8/16 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Seize the Initiative. Weapon Groups: Brawling and Spears Equipment: Dagger, Throwing Spear

Grade D

-1 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d6), Dagger +2 (1d6+1 (halved)) Ranged Arcane Lance +4 (1d6+2, 16 yards) Favored Stunts: Mana Shield and Skillful Casting. Weapon Groups: Brawling and Light Blades Powers Spells (1): Arcane, Spellpower 12, 3 spells Equipment: Dagger

Kobolds are burrowing, reptilian humanoids of small, lean stature. They are cowardly when factors are against them, (especially numbers or size and apparent power of opponents). They set traps in their tunnels and use guerilla tactics extensively. Because of their natural assets they are never truly disarmed, but kobolds without an advantage run at the earliest opportunity. Kobolds speak draconic, although they

Kobold witches tend to learn one spell that mimics dragon breath such as flame burst, shock, cone of acid (flame burst), Winter’s Grasp, and later on Cone of Cold, Noxious Cloud, Lightning, Fireball, etc. Then they concentrate on utility magic or more subtle spells, such as Obscuring Darkness. Most of the Kobold’s priests are actually witches rather than shamans. They learn the lore of Kurtulmak, the entropic immortal patron of Kobolds, and wreak

can learn other languages.

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Lizardfolk Humanoid Defense 13, AR 2 Health 22, Speed 11 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication +2 Constitution (Swimming) +1 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling) +2 Strength (Bludgeons, Jumping)

Grade E

The likelihood of a divine spellcaster being a tribe member is high in established enclaves. Such a character is not likely to be much different than the presented warrior statistics with the exception of the addition of Spells, and perhaps a Focus in Miracles. Lizardfolk don’t seem to worship the Immortals with anything approaching the fervor of most humans, nor the hurried drive and ambition of most humans either. So while their casters are reliable, they are not trained in large groups, nor do they gain the same type of experience as even a single adventuring cleric.

+1 Willpower Melee Claws +1 (1d3+2), Club +4 (1d6+2) or Spear +2 (1d6+5) Ranged Throwing Spear +2 (1d6+5, 8/16 yards) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Bludgeons, Brawling and Spears. Powers Lung Capacity: Lizardfolk can hold their breath for 5 minutes before they risk drowning. Equipment: Club, Medium Shield, Spear or Throwing Spear Lizardfolk are reptilian humanoids that tend to frequent wet environments, such as swamps and other wetlands. They possess tails and many variants have flared ridges along their spines. Skin coloration can range from black to green, or tan to brown. There are even some lizardfolk with purple, bright orangeoforlizardfolk other outlandish colorations. Variants can be skin found in deserts as well, but the majority of such are actually a different humanoid race that call themselves the Sis’thik. Lizardfolk are tribal, territorial and isolationist, meaning they rarely intermingle with others of different tribes and even rarer still with those of other species. Also, just as with many tribal humans, the different tribes of lizardfolk often have a single iconic weapon. They can learn to make and use any number of combat implements, but their tribe’s signature weapon will be carried by all the competent warriors. Lizardfolk are very pragmatic, and can be at turns independent or mercenary in outlook. Lizardfolk speak their own tongue, but many learn a smattering of the local human tongue, if for no other reason to bargain for peace when outmatched or when the humans are looking for something in their lands. 47

willingly transform into beast or beast man form as well.

Lycanthropes Lycanthropes are humanoids or animals infected with the magical disease of lycanthropy. The condition of this supernatural illness is that once a month, for three nights while the full moon is visible, the afflicted transforms involuntarily into the form of a beast, or in the case of infected animals into a human. It is sometimes referred to as a curse, but it can be transmitted via saliva when the creature is in beast form. Lycanthropy is virulent, and those who are viciously attacked by a lycanthrope rarely recover and avoid contracting the disease.

Voluntary transformations take a number of rounds (5 minus the were’s Willpower to a minimum of 1 round). Each lycanthrope is built as a humanoid, or animal, and has a beast form with physical bonuses, or human form. Those who attain control over themselves also gain a beast man form, which possesses arms and legs, the ability to wield weapons and greater strength and power. They also have a stunt which they learn to perform in beast man form, and a unique power which only applies to those capable of assuming beast man form. Some of these unique powers only work when the creature is in beast man form.

Lycanthropes share the same vulnerabilities, regardless of their species. All lycanthropes avoid wolfsbane and have an aversion and allergy to silver, being burned by constant contact for 1d3 damage per round. Attacking a lycanthrope with a silvered weapon simply deals normal damage. If a lycanthrope were to ingest silver they would suffer as if poisoned.

Beast man form is a template, so such characters retain any focuses, talents and powers they have as normal humans.

Lycanthropes involuntarily transform at night whenever the Full Moon is visible, three nights per month. They also transform under heavy stress, such as a loved one being threatened with death or when in a rage. These involuntary transformations take 1 round to complete. If the were is wearing armor at the time, he takes 1d6 + Armor Rating in penetrating

It is up to the GM how an infected victim becomes advanced enough to control their curse. However, if you wish to keep your campaign from changing genres, it should be an extremely arduous task much harder than simply getting the disease cured. In most games, it is entirely appropriate to limit this mastery condition to NPCs only. It could also be

damage. Any clothing is shredded.

accompanied the loss of 3 talent increase opportunities. by While this seems harsh, Mystaran lycanthropes are extremely dangerous, and nearly invulnerable to physical damage. As presented they are difficult foes, and a horrible curse to bear, not a stepping stone to immense power.

A were under an involuntary transformation has little control over their actions and is both bestial and overcome with emotions. Most Lycanthropes feel hungry during their transformations, others are merely ornery or mischievous. To represent this bestial side, the were suffers a -2 penalty to all Cunning tests while transformed.

Natural lycanthropes are those born of two lycanthrope parents. It is a hereditary and dominant trait, and most such natural lycanthropes are isolationists. Non-lycanthropes often assume they are no different from the infected lycanthropes that ravage the world. Natural lycanthropes are not likely to be carriers of lycanthropy, but they can be, meaning the Were’s Curse power can still be present.

Those who wish to resist the transformation can attempt a Willpower (Self-Discipline) test versus TN 17. Lycanthropes who succeed do not transform but have nightmares instead, suffering a -1 penalty to all actions the following day. After a night of rampaging in beast shape, or beast man form (if advanced enough) the lycanthrope must rest 8 or more hours during the day or will be exhausted (again suffering a -1 penalty to all actions).

In particular, Lupins, natural enemies of Lycanthropes everywhere, do not distinguish between natural and infected lycanthropes at all. Natural lycanthropes are just as compelled to transform as infected lycanthropes, but are always in control of their actions. They often hunt for food during a full moon, but do not wantonly attack humanoids.

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Werebear Grade C Monster Defense varies, AR varies Health varies, Speed varies See Becoming a Werebear. Favored Stunts: Crushing Hold, Mighty Blow, and Werebear’s Curse. Weapon Groups: Same as base character. Talents: Same as base character Powers Animal Speech: Werebears can understand bears, and when transformed may communicate with them

do not gain the beast man form, or these two powers. Even with control over their actions Advanced Werebears are still bestial and ornery during any involuntary transformation.

as well. Even in human form they can communicate with bears using posture, but at a -2 penalty. Bears are likely to answer summons from a Werebear that has been in the area for a while. Beast Shape [Alteration]: Werebears can assume the form of a Bear as per the Beastform spell, with +1 bonuses to Constitution, Dexterity, and Strength. They retain the Animal Speech, Fast Healing, Werebear’s Curse, and Wilderness Walk, (if they have it), powers in this form. Crushing Hold: 3 SP, A werebear can follow up a successful attack with its claws with a Crushing Hold. The target is grappled and must make an opposed check at the beginning of its turn to escape: Dexterity (Legerdemain) or Strength (MIght) versus Strength (Might) to escape. While so grabbed the Werebear can crush the target for 2d6+1+Strength damage each round as a Major action, requiring no attack roll, or

Werebears find it easier to remember their actions even when they haven’t mastered their condition, and will isolate themselves from civilization if they feel mistreated or ostracized.

bite target gaining a +3 to +1d6 hit. Health whenever Fast the Healing : Werebears gain they would otherwise heal if in beast or beast man form. Werebear's Curse: 1+ SP, A Werebear that scores stunt points on a bite attack upon a humanoid can infect it with lycanthropy as a stunt (choosing to use 1 or more stunt points). The victim must make a Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 10 + the number of stunt points. A failed test means the victim is infected. An infected victim makes a new Constitution (Stamina) test against the same target number each night of a full moon (3 in a row). If the victim fails one of these tests, he becomes a Werebear. Wilderness Walk: Werebears capable of assuming beast man form never suffer penalties due to overgrown brush, impassible plants etc. as terrain features while transformed.

Gain the Bite and Claw Attacks dealing 1d6+3 and • Willpower. 2d6 damage respectively. • Gain Night Vision, an Armor Rating of 3, the Enchanted special defense, and Vulnerabilities of a werebear. • Gain 30 Health.

Werebears in general are attuned to nature, and are not normally rampaging beasts, preferring to hunt animals or gather fruit for food during their moonlit prowls. When involuntarily transformed they tend to maintain this unaligned outlook. Still, it is easy to raise their ire in the same way you can taunt a real bear into starting a vicious cycle of attacks.

Becoming a Werebear: • Gain the powers, special defenses and vulnerabilities of a Werebear. Beast man form: • Increase the following Abilities: Constitution by 4 (max 8), Dexterity by 1 (max 7), Magic by 1, Perception by 1, Strength by 5 (max 9), and Willpower by 2. • Gain the Stamina focus for Constitution, the Bite focus for Dexterity, the Smelling focus for Perception, the Intimidation and Might focuses for Strength and the Courage and Morale focuses for

Werebears are born or infected with the magical condition of lycanthropy. By day they are normal humans or dwarves. The Crushing Hold and Wilderness Walk powers are associated with Advanced Werebears. Newly infected Lycanthropes 49

Weretiger Grade C Monster Defense varies, AR varies Vulnerabilities Fire, Silver Health varies, Speed varies Senses Night Vision See Becoming a Weretiger. Favored Stunts: Bound, Mighty Blow, and Weretiger’s Curse. Weapon Groups: Same as base character. Talents: Same as base character Powers

Advanced Weretigers are still bestial and hungry during any involuntary transformation.

Animal Speech: Weretigers can understand tigers, and when transformed may communicate with them as well. Even in human form they can communicate with tigers using posture, but at a -2 penalty. Tigers are likely to answer summons from a weretiger that has been in the area for a while. Beast Shape [Alteration]: Weretigers can assume the form of a Tiger as per the Beastform spell, with +1 bonuses to Constitution, Dexterity, and Strength. It retains the Animal Speech, Fast Healing, and Weretiger’s Curse powers in this form. Bound: 3 SP, The creature knocks its opponent prone and leaps to another opponent. Make a second attack against a different enemy within range and sight. If doubles are rolled, this attack does not generate any more stunt points. Fast Healing: Weretigers gain +1d6 Health whenever they would otherwise heal if in beast or beast man

Becoming a Weretiger: • Gain the powers, special defenses and vulnerabilities of a Weretiger.

form. Roar [Paralysis]: A Weretiger in beast man form can force every being within 180 yards to test Willpower (Self-Discipline) versus TN 10 + Magic. Those who fail are affected by paralyzing fear which lasts for a number of rounds equal to Magic. It may Roar once per day. Weretiger's Curse: 1+ SP, A weretiger that scores stunt points on a bite attack upon a humanoid can infect it with lycanthropy as a stunt (choosing to use 1 or more stunt points). The victim must make a Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 10 + the number of stunt points. A failed test means the victim is infected. An infected victim makes a new Constitution (Stamina) test against the same target number each night of a full moon (3 in a row). If the victim fails one of these tests, he becomes a weretiger.

Gain 30 Health. • weretiger.

Weretigers are very nature attuned. Unfortunately for humanoids, natural tigers are inquisitive, swiftly attack when threatened, and are unafraid of anything weaker than them that does not strongly fight back. Weretigers can be vicious hunters viewing everything as prey, and they are unafraid of men. Weretigers who have master themselves usually act according to their humanoid sensibilities.

Beast man form: • Increase the following Abilities: Constitution by 4 (max 8), Dexterity by 3 (max 9), Magic by 1, Perception by 2, Strength by 4 (max 8), Willpower by 2, and Speed by 3. • Gain the Running focus for Constitution, the Bite focus for Dexterity, the Smelling and Tracking focuses for Perception, the Claws and Climbing focuses for Strength and the Courage and Morale focuses for Willpower. • Gain the Bite and Claw Attacks dealing 1d6+3 and 2d6 damage respectively. • Gain Night Vision, an Armor Rating of 2, the Enchanted special defense, and Vulnerabilities of a

Weretigers are born or infected with the magical condition of lycanthropy. By day they are normal humans, gnolls or rakasta. Bound and Roar are associated with Advanced Weretigers. Newly infected lycanthropes do not gain beast man form, or these two powers. Even with control over their actions 50

Werewolf Grade C Monster Defense varies, AR varies Vulnerabilities Fire, Silver Health varies, Speed varies Senses Night Vision See Becoming a Werewolf. Favored Stunts: Overwhelm, Skirmish, and Werewolf’s Curse. Weapon Groups: Same as base character. Talents: Same as base character Powers

Werewolves are still bestial and hungry during any involuntary transformation.

Animal Speech: Werewolves can understand wolves, and when transformed may communicate with them as well. Even in human form they can communicate with wolves using posture, but at a -2 penalty. Wolves are likely to answer summons from a werewolf that has been in the area for a while. Beast Shape [Alteration]: Werewolves can assume the form of a Wolf as per the Beastform spell, with +1 bonuses to Constitution, Dexterity, and Strength. It retains the Animal Speech, Fast Healing, and Werewolf’s Curse powers in this form. Fast Healing: Werewolves gain +1d6 Health whenever they would otherwise heal if in beast or beast man form. Howl [Fear]: A Werewolf in beast man form can force every being within 180 yards to test Willpower (SelfDiscipline) versus TN 10 + Magic. Those who fail are affected by fear. It may Howl once per day.

• Gain the powers, special defenses and vulnerabilities of a Werewolf.

Overwhelm : 3 SP, The creature knocksa its prone and pins it, giving the werewolf +2opponent bonus to further attacks (this includes the usual +1 for attacking a prone target). The pinned character must make an opposed Strength (Might) vs. Strength (Might) test against the werewolf to escape. Werewolf's Curse: 1+ SP, A werewolf that scores stunt points on a bite attack upon a humanoid can infect it with lycanthropy as a stunt (choosing to use 1 or more stunt points). The victim must make a Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 10 + the number of stunt points. A failed test means the victim is infected. An infected victim makes a new Constitution (Stamina) test against the same target number each night of a full moon (3 in a row). If the victim fails one of these tests, he becomes a werewolf.

• Gain 25 Health.

Werewolves under the control of their beast side tend to be cruel and vicious. While motivated by hunger, their eyes are bigger than their stomachs and such rampaging werewolves will attack more victims than they could possibly consume. Werewolves who have master themselves usually act according to their human sensibilities. Becoming a Werewolf:

Beast man form: • Increase the following Abilities: Constitution by 3 (max 8), Dexterity by 3 (max 8), Magic by 1, Perception by 2, Strength by 3 (max 8), Willpower by 2, and Speed by 2. • Gain the Running focus for Constitution, the Bite focus for Dexterity, the Smelling and Tracking focuses for Perception, the Claws and Intimidation focuses for Strength and the Courage and Morale focuses for Willpower. • Gain the Bite and Claw Attacks dealing 1d6+3 and 2d6 damage respectively. • Gain Night Vision, an Armor Rating of 2, the Enchanted special defense, and Vulnerabilities of a werewolf.

Werewolves are born or infected with the magical condition of lycanthropy. By day they are normal humans. Howl and Overwhelm are associated with Advanced Werewolves. Newly infected lycanthropes do not gain beast man form, or these two powers. Even with control over their actions Advanced 51

opponent is ripped free, taking damage. Anyone that removes a trident without making a TN 12 Cunning (Healing) check causes the skewered creature an additional 1d6 damage. Equipment: Dagger, Trident, bag

Merman Merrow Grade E Humanoid Defense 12, AR 0 Immunities Drowning Health 21, Speed Swim 11 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +1 Constitution (Swimming) +0 Cunning +1 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Searching) +2 Strength (Spears) +0 Willpower Melee Trident +4 (1d6+5), Dagger +1 (1d6+3) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Lightning Attack. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Light Blades and Spears. Powers Trident: Targets that takes damage from a trident strike are grappled. If the grappled opponent breaks free the trident is torn from the user’s grasp or the opponent is ripped free, taking damage. Anyone that removes a trident without making a TN 12 Cunning (Healing) check causes the skewered creature an additional 1d6 damage. Equipment: Dagger, Trident, bag

Merrow are classic mermen, humanoids with fish tails that live underwater. Their civilization is based on hunting, shepherding fish, and kelp agriculture. They tend to have a balanced outlook on life, with a live and let live mentality. They will often train sea animals such as squids, or dolphins to be their companions. While they are friendly with those undersea denizens that are friendly to them, the Kopru and Shark-kin are fairly universally despised due to past misdeeds.

Merrow Elite Grade D Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Drowning Health 40, Speed Swim 12 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication (Leadership) +2 Constitution (Swimming) +0 Cunning +2 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Might, Searching) +3 Strength (Spears) +1 Willpower (Courage) Melee Trident +5 (1d6+6), Dagger +2 (1d6+4) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Lightning Attack. Talents: Two-Hander Style (J) Weapon Groups: Brawling, Light Blades and Spears. Powers Trident: Targets that takes damage from a trident strike are grappled. If the grappled opponent breaks free the trident is torn from the user’s grasp or the 52

Triton Mage Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Drowning Health 29, Mana 25, Speed Swim 13 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication +0 Constitution +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity +2 Magic (Entropy or Primal) +0 Perception

Grade D

Triton Cleric Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Drowning Health 33, Mana 20, Speed Swim 13 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication +1 Constitution +0 Cunning +2 Dexterity +1 Magic (Light or Miracle) +0 Perception

+1 Strength (Spears) +1 Willpower (Self-Discipline) Melee Trident +3 (1d6+4) Ranged Arcane Lance +2 (1d6+2, 16 yards) Favored Stunts: Mighty Spell and Skillful Casting. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Spears Talents: Entropy Magic (J) or Primal Magic (J) Powers Spells (5): Arcane, Spellpower 12(14), 5 spells. Trident: Targets that takes damage from a trident strike are grappled. If the grappled opponent breaks free the trident is torn from the user’s grasp or the opponent is ripped free, taking damage. Anyone that removes a trident without making a TN 12 Cunning (Healing) check causes the skewered creature an additional 1d6 damage. Equipment: Trident, bag

Grade D

+1 Strength (Spears) +2 Willpower (Faith) Melee Trident +3 (1d6+4) Favored Stunts: Imposing Spell and Mana Shield. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Spears Talents: Light Magic (J) or Miracle Magic (J) Powers Spells (5): Divine, Spellpower 14, 4 spells. Trident: Targets that takes damage from a trident strike are grappled. If the grappled opponent breaks free the trident is torn from the user’s grasp or the opponent is ripped free, taking damage. Anyone that removes a trident without making a TN 12 Cunning (Healing) check causes the skewered creature an additional 1d6 damage. Equipment: Trident, bag On cursory inspection, Tritons appear to be merrow. However, triton culture is basedofaround aesthetics of beauty and the preservation societythe through art and culture. Consequently they have a harmonious outlook. Almost all Tritons braid their hair, and adorn their bodies with seashells. Their cities are wonders created with beautiful coral, most of which is raised to form the decorations or found after a reef has died. All tritons are spellcasters and the divine tradition dedicated to Manwara or the arcane tradition are passed down to each member of society. Because of their environment, triton mages tend to ignore fire based magics.

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Mummy Grade C+ Undead Humanoid Defense 10, AR 6, Enchanted Immunities Mental, Poison, Charm, Sleep Vulnerabilities Fire +1d6 Health 60, Speed 6 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) +3 Communication +4 Constitution (Stamina) +0 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Brawling) +3 Magic +2 Perception +5 Strength +2 Willpower Melee Fist +4 (1d6+5*) Favored Stunts: Dual Strike and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Horrifying Appearance: Characters who look upon the form of the mummy must succeed at a Willpower (Courage) test : TN 15 or be paralyzed with fear for 1d2 rounds (use the Dragon Die result divided by 3 to determine). This power has no effect again within 24 hours. Howling Madness: A mummy automatically passes any Willpower (Morale)tests. Mummy Rot: The mere touch of a mummy carries the a curse with it. Each round that the mummy has physical contact a character, character gets a rot token. Oncewith the character hasthat more rot tokens than its Constitution it has contracted the curse. The character suffers 2d6 damage at the end of that round, and takes a -1 penalty to Dexterity and Constitution. This damage and the penalties to the character's Abilities cannot be healed or counteracted by any means until the curse is removed. Any character who dies while so cursed turns into a pile of dust which blows away at the first good wind. Some Mummies were priests or noblemen before death. These characters tend to be elite versions of the monster with the ability to cast Divine Spells with a Shadow bias. Treat them as 10th Level Clerics.

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Ogre Giant Humanoid Defense 10, AR 6 Health 40, Speed 11 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +4 Constitution -1 Cunning +0 Dexterity +0 Magic +0 Perception +6 Strength

Grade D

+1 Willpower Melee Club +6 (1d6+9) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Dual Strike. Weapon Groups: Brawling and Bludgeons Equipment: Light Leather, Two-Handed Club Ogres are giantish oafs that appear to be nine foot tall humanoids with distorted faces. They often resemble goblinoids, or have the hint of bestial ancestry, but a small number are bald and resemble giants. Like most giants or bigger goblinoids, ogres are cruel, killing to cause suffering or from perceived hatred, not because they have to. Unlike their true giant cousins, most Ogres speak orc, goblin, or a human language depending on where they live, and who lives with them. Ogres often congregate with goblinoids or orcs because their strength is respected.

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Ooze

Black puddings are huge quivering masses of oilyblack goo. They are usually 15 feet across and can be 2 feet high when not attacking. They attack anything that moves nearby with mindless abandon. They like to grapple targets and dissolve them slowly. When a pudding disarms an opponent they grab the weapon which then begins to dissolve unless it is magical or otherwise protected from corrosive damage. They are truly horrific creatures because they cannot be reasoned with, controlled, or easily defeated. While they are often found underground or in dungeon

Black Pudding Grade C Monster Defense 7, AR 0 Immunities Gaze Attacks, Mental, Poison; Charm, Illusion, Paralysis, Sleep Health 100, Speed 8, Climb 8 Senses 360 Degree Touch (20 yards) -3 Communication +6 Constitution -3 Cunning -3 Dexterity +0 Magic +0 Perception (Smelling) +3 Strength (Climbing) -2 Willpower Melee Slam +3 (1d6+3*) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Lightning Attack. Powers Acidic Secretions [Corrosive]: Anything that touches the pudding or is touched by it except stone takes 1d6 damage. Metal and wooden melee weaponry that touches the pudding becomes useless on a 1 on the attack’s Dragon Die. Split: If a pudding takes 10+ damage from a slashing or piercing attack and survives it will split into two smaller puddings on a 3 or better on 1d6. These creatures have half the Health of the srcinal and suffer a -1 to all actions.

complexes, nobody knows exactly where they srcinate from and they can be found above ground as well if food is scarce elsewhere.

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Gelatinous Cube Grade D Monster Defense 10-, AR 0 Immunities Gaze Attacks, Mental, Poison; Charm, Illusion, Paralysis, Sleep Health 52, Speed 5 Senses 360 Degree Touch (20 yards) -3 Communication +8 Constitution -3 Cunning -3 Dexterity +0 Magic

White Pudding Grade C Monster Defense 7, AR 0 Immunities Cold, Gaze Attacks, Mental, Poison; Charm, Illusion, Paralysis, Sleep Health 85, Speed 8, Climb 8 Senses 360 Degree Touch (20 yards) -3 Communication +5 Constitution -3 Cunning -3 Dexterity +0 Magic

+0 Perception (Smelling) +0 Strength -2 Willpower Melee Slam +0 (1d6*), Ram +0 (1d6+3) Favored Stunts: Engulf and Mighty Blow. Powers Acidic Secretions [Corrosive]: Anything that touches the cube or is touched by it except metal and stone takes 1d3 damage. Wooden melee weaponry that touches the cube becomes useless on a 1 on the attack’s Dragon Die. Engulf: 3 SP, After a successful ram attack the cube begins to engulf its target, pulling it inside itself. This process takes 2 rounds during which the target is subject to both Acid damage and potential paralysis. Once inside it the only way out is to kill the cube or be yanked out. Touch Attack [Paralysis]: Those touched by the cube

+0 Perception (Smelling) +3 Strength (Climbing) -2 Willpower Melee Slam +3 (1d6+3*) Favored Stunts: Disarm and Lightning Attack. Powers Acidic Secretions [Corrosive]: Anything that touches the pudding or is touched by it except metal and stone takes 1d6 damage. Wooden melee weaponry that touches the pudding becomes useless on a 1 on the attack’s Dragon Die. Camouflage: When at rest a white pudding looks exactly like a snowbank. Others suffer a -3 penalty to recognize it in a snowy environment. Split: If a pudding takes 10+ damage from a slashing or piercing attack and survives it will split into two smaller puddings on a 3 or better on 1d6. These creatures have half the Health of the srcinal and

must succeed Constitution (Stamina) : TN 15 or be paralyzed for 1atminute. Transparency: Others have a -2 penalty to notice a gelatinous cube with a Perception (Seeing) test.

suffer a -1 to all actions. A white pudding is a form of black pudding that exists only in cold, frigid environments. They tend to be more lethargic and do not move about unless actually traversing terrain.

Gelatinous Cubes are transparent cubes that shuffle down dungeon hallways sweeping up debris, detritus and corpses. They possess the capability to produce pseudopods and slam targets, but most often seek to ram into or engulf them instead. Gelatinous Cubes are so transparent that they are hard to see when motionless, or when the other party is running.

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tribes and regions. Most orcs don’t care about learning human languages, but some care enough to learn what their potential enemies converse about. Such an orc may know any humanoid tongue.

Orc Orc Warrior Grade E Humanoid Defense 12, AR 4 (-1 penalty) Health 22, Speed 10 Senses Night Vision -1 Communication +2 Constitution (Running) +0 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Brawling) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Searching) +3 Strength (Axes) +2 Willpower Melee Battle Axe +5 (2d6+3), Dagger -1 (1d6+4 (halved)) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Axes, Brawling and Bludgeons Talents: Armor Training (N), Weapon and Shield Style (N) Equipment: Battle Axe, Heavy Leather Orcs are savage humanoids that have greyish green skin, big ears, large porcine noses, a lack of body hair and big tusks that protrude from their bottom lips. Most orcs have profound bellies, but to assume they are in poor condition is often the death of many would-be adventurers. They are prolific breeders and squabble amongst themselves for status and territory, until their numbers grow so large they must raid nearby civilized areas in an attempt to sate their lust for food and baser desires. The raiding culture is ingrained in the cruel orcs and they view a death in battle as a desirable one, although like most bullies they’d rather not die if possible. Orcs always gather in hunting groups and are never encountered alone unless gathering food in the wilderness or as the result of a poorly executed raid. They make their homes in all climes and environs, from marshes and swamps, to arid wastelands. If they move into cold climes they slay animals and make thick clothing, if they move to a hot climate they wear the minimal for survival. Orcs are not very modest, although they aren’t as dumb as most people believe them to be either. There are orc shamans, who have mastered divine magic and orc witches, who use arcane magic. As orc culture is based on the right of the leaders to rule by personal might, orc war chieftains and kings are often brutally powerful. Orcs speak their own language, Orcish, but also have dialects between 58

Orc Elite Humanoid Defense 15, AR 7 (-3 penalty) Health 30, Speed 9 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +2 Constitution (Running) +0 Cunning (Military Lore) +2 Dexterity (Brawling) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Searching, Tracking) +4 Strength (Axes, Intimidation)

Grade D

Orc Shaman Humanoid Defense 12, AR 5 (-2 penalty) Health 25, Mana 14, Speed 10 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication +1 Constitution +1 Cunning (Religious Lore) +2 Dexterity +2 Magic (Shadow) +0 Perception (Seeing) +3 Strength (Intimidation)

+2 Willpower (Courage) Melee Battle Axe +6 (2d6+4), Dagger +0 (1d6+5 (halved)) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Dual Strike. Weapon Groups: Axes, Brawling and Bludgeons. Talents: Armor Training (J), Weapon and Shield Style (J) Equipment: Battle Axe, Heavy Mail, Medium Shield Orc Elites are stronger and more vicious than the grunts who make up the majority of the front line of a raid. They are stronger, faster, and better fighters. They also have better gear, by virtue of being strong enough to take it from whomever found it or created it, whether that person is a human, a lone dwarf or an orc.

+2 Willpower (Faith) Melee Two-Handed Maul +3 (2d6+5), Dagger +0 (1d6+4 (halved)) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Puissant Casting. Weapon Groups: Brawling and Bludgeons Talents: Shadow Magic (J) Powers Spells (3): Divine (Shadow), Spellpower 14, 4 spells + 1 Shadow. Equipment: Light Mail, Two-Handed Maul Shaman usually know the Drain Life, Paralyze, Obscuring Darkness, and Vulnerabilty Hex spells. Most orcs revere the immortal Wogar, but some revere Atzanteotl instead, mostly those living in the Broken Lands. Orcs often need some form of motivation, and the Shamans provide it by shaming those too lazy to go on raids, and lashing those too slow to forge ahead to glory fast enough.

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Grade D

Owlbear Beast Defense 11, AR 0 Health 60, Speed 10 Senses Night Vision +1 Communication +6 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +1 Magic +2 Perception (Seeing, Tracking) +6 Strength (Might)

Grade D

Phanaton Humanoid Defense 15, AR 0 Health 16, Speed 7, Glide 12 +1 Communication +1 Constitution +1 Cunning +4 Dexterity (Acrobatics) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Hearing) +0 Strength (Climbing) +0 Willpower

+2 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +4 (1d6+6), Claws +8 (2d6+6) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Crushing Hold. Powers Crushing Hold: 3 SP, An owlbear can follow up a successful attack with its claws with a Crushing Hold. The target is grappled and must make an opposed check at the beginning of its turn to escape: Dexterity (Legerdemain) or Strength (MIght) versus Strength (Might) to escape. While so grabbed the Owlbear can crush the target for 2d6+7 damage each round as a Major action, requiring no attack roll, or bite the target gaining a +3 to hit.

Grade E

Melee Bite +4 (1d3+1), Club +4 (1d6) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Skirmish. Weapon Groups: Brawling and Staves Powers Prehensile Tail: Phanatons can hang from their tail or grasp objects with a -2 Dexterity penalty and their normal Strength. Equipment: Club, Small Backpack Phanatons are diminutive humanoids, about the height of a halfling, but slender with a monkey-like build, and slender hands. They resemble humanoid raccoons with feline heads including the mask coloration, ringed tails and similar grey-brown coloration. They also have thick membranes that run between their arms and legs which allow them to glide through the air from tree to tree with near silence.

Owlbears are large, temperamental creatures that have bodies of a size with, and proportion to ursine predators, and the feathers and beaks of avians, most closely resembling owls. Theyagain also have excellent night vision, due to their avian eyes. Like bears, owlbears can stand to fight, and often hug an opponent, immobilizing it and bringing it close enough to bite repeatedly. Their prodigious strength allows them to squeeze the life out of an opponent. It is theorized that Owlbears are the results of experiments conducted by magic-users in the distant past, to merge two disparate creatures together, but their ubiquitous distribution throughout Brun allows for them to be the favored

Phanatons are independent creatures, but consider themselves caretakers of nature. They will go out of their way to harass large humanoids that are indiscriminately logging or clearing forest areas. They are not quick to fight, but will go all out if they encounter aranea, a species that enjoys hunting them, or if their young are backed into a corner. Strangely enough phanatons, although omnivorous prefer fruits and vegetables to meat with the exception of giant spiders. Phanatons speak their own language and a subset also speak Sylvan, but are perfectly capable of learning common human languages, or elven as well.

children of some unknown immortal.

Phanaton spellcasters when present, are likely to be shaman serving nature or worshipping nature immortals such as Ordana.

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Rakasta Humanoid Defense 16, AR 0 Health 21 Speed 11 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +1 Constitution +0 Cunning (Natural Lore) +3 Dexterity +0 Magic +1 Perception (Hearing, Tracking) +0 Strength (Heavy Blades, Jumping)

Grade E

of rakasta tame mounts and train them to fight with their riders, whether they are sabertooth tigers, or dire great cats of some sort. If a rakasta rides a horse, it will be trained to be absolutely fearless, loyal and be a prime specimen of its breed. The main difference is that all primitive rakasta will spring from their saddles onto prey and engage immediately in melee. Civilized rakasta may throw spears or fire bows at enemies and use their spears as lances to ride down opponents first before leaping into the fray.

+1 Willpower (Morale) Melee Claws +0 (1d3+1), Kasas +0 (1d6), Long Sword +2 (2d6) Ranged Spear +0 (1d6+3, 8/16 yards) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Lightning Attack. Weapon Groups: Brawling, Heavy Blades, and Spears Talents: Dual Weapon Style (N) Equipment: Kasas, Long Sword, Throwing Spear Rakasta are feline humanoids that stand roughly 5’4” feet tall when fully erect and have long tails. They can be of any apparent big cat lineage, although puma is the most common. The likelihood of an albino or pure black coated rakasta is just as rare as for the big cats themselves. Just like the big cats they look like, these variant color coats can include stripes or spots. Rakasta are concerned with personal honor, and even the most primitive tribesman abides by rules of his society. Rakasta are considered bloodthirsty, but they never let their urges override their honor. Civilized rakasta may have different rules than the basic ones the primitive varieties live by. In general, rakasta will not back down from a challenge to combat, whether single or outright war. They will not initiate overtures of peace or surrender, and they do not break their word once given. Rakasta speak Rakastayne, with different cultural groups having their own dialects. They can also speak other common languages. Rakasta warriors, both primitive and civilized, are proficient with three pronged claws that are strapped onto the forearms called kasas. They are treated as brawling weapons and often used with Dual Weapon Style. Primitive rakasta prefer to attack with kasas alone, relying on their natural prowess. They will occasionally use other weapons if they are extremely advantageous to the situation. Civilized rakasta use kasas only as a fall back on the battlefield, preferring a sword (short or long) or a spear instead. Both types 61

Rhagodessa Aberrant Beast Defense 14, AR 2 Health 32 Speed 16, Wall Crawler Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) -3 Communication +1 Constitution +0 Cunning +4 Dexterity +0 Magic +2 Perception +2 Strength (Jumping)

Grade D

Stirge Monster Defense 16, AR 0 Health 14*, Speed 3, Fly 18, Hover Senses Dark Vision (20 yards) -1 Communication -1 Constitution -2 Cunning +4 Dexterity (Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception -2 Strength

+0 Willpower (Self-Discipline) Melee Bite +4 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Grab and Skirmish. Powers Grab: 2, A successful grab brings the target to the mouth for a vicious bite attack. The rhagodessa gets a free attack on the target, and if it hits it deals an additional 1d6 damage.

+0 Willpower Melee Stab +4 (1d6-2) Favored Stunts: Latch On, and Skirmish. Powers Blood Drinking: Whenever the stirge succeeds with a grapple it may bite as a free action, draining 1d6+3 Health that the stirge then gains. This drain ignores worn armor, but not inherent armor. After attached, it can use a Major action to drain the same amount of Health once per round. Latch On: 3 SP, If the stirge hits it automatically grapples the target and gains a +3 bonus to resist being removed forcibly.

Rhagodessa are large spider-like carnivores, that are the size of a small horse. They have an oversized head and mandibles, and is a yellow color with a dark brown thorax. They have five pairs of legs, rather than four, and the frontmost pair end in suckers rather than sharp points. These two limbs allow the creature to snag prey and bring it to its mouth. These creatures are unintelligent, nocturnal carnivores that always hunt in the dark. Their natural habitat is in cave structures and the Shadowdark.

Grade E

A Stirge is a large mosquito like creature about the size of a large house cat that has four leathery wings sprouting from its back and four legs with pincers. They have leathery skin, but are often mistaken for

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birds at first becausenoses of their wildly wings and long beaklike which theyflapping use to pierce their prey. Stirges live off of blood, and will attack creatures of any size in order to feed. A stirge can gain up to twice its normal amount of Health from this process, and will fly off to digest blood in its nest if it gains that amount. If a creature dies before it finishes feeding or it is removed forcibly from a target it will try to find a new target if it has not fed its fill.

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Tortle Humanoid Defense 10, AR 6 Immunities Drowning Vulnerabilities Cold +1d6 Health 25, Speed 5, Swim 6 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +1 Constitution (Swimming) +0 Cunning -1 Dexterity (Bows) +0 Magic

Grade E

among these people, while witch doctors are more rare. Tortles live relatively short lives, despite their peaceful outlook, and females lay eggs once in their lives, near the end of a 40 to 50 year run. At the same time that the females lay eggs, the male elders and young tortles create walled defenses and guard the clutch of eggs nonstop until they hatch. The young tortles take the newly hatched young away, and bury the elders who sacrificed their lives so the could be born safely. Tortles are fairly common around Ierendi, the Pearl

+0 Perception +1 Strength (Spears) +2 Willpower Melee Claws +1 (1d6+1), Spear +3 (1d6+4) Ranged Short Bow +1 (1d6+1, 16/32 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Disarm. Weapon Groups: Bows, Brawling, Spears and Staves. Powers Shell Defense: Tortles can use a Major action to withdraw into their shell. Their defense drops to 5, but their Armor Rating rises to 8 against physical attacks. Energy attacks, as well as corrosive based ones use the normal rating. A tortle in its shell cannot see, but can hear and smell. Equipment: Ruck Sack, Short Bow, Throwing Spear

Islands, the Sea of Dread and Ochalea. They are also uncommon but known throughout temperate and warm regions of Brun, including Sind, and near lakes and rivers throughout Darokin, the Atruaghin region and Norwold. Rumors abound that they are very common on the Savage Coast as well.

Tortles are primitive reptilian humanoids that resemble tortoises. They have beaks on their heads, thick fingers with claws, and shells.the Their hands are opposable, while their feetlarge resemble paws of a terrapin. They live simple lives dedicated to nature and seek harmony and peace over destruction of those who encroach on the wilderness. Tortles speak their own language, but can easily learn and speak common human tongues. In combat, a group of tortles will engage enemies and keep them relatively boxed in, while others will emerge from hiding and fire arrows into the area. At the time arrows are falling everywhere, the melee combatants will retreat into their shells and avoid all damage. Tortles live in close knit communities but often make their own farmsteads and huts and do not live in communal groups. They help each other in raising structures and defenses, and depend upon one another when assailed or rarely when hunting food. That said, tortles manage to live without central leadership, and keep to themselves when living in established areas near other humanoids. Shamans are more common spellcasters 63

Troll Giant Humanoid Defense 12, AR 2 Vulnerabilities Corrosive, Fire Health 50, Speed 13 Senses Dark Vision (30 yards) -1 Communication +6 Constitution (Stamina) -1 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +0 Perception (Smelling, Tracking)

Grade C

+6 Strength +0 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +4 (1d6+6), Claws +6 (1d6+9) Favored Stunts: List Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Regeneration: A troll can take a breather any time as a minor action, regaining 5+Constitution Health (11). Doesn’t affect damage caused by vulnerabilities. Trolls are tall, gangly looking creatures that have long noses, and rubbery skin, often green in coloration. They have full heads of hair, but they also grow isolated tufts of it all over their bodies. Their teeth are often in poor condition, and they have completely black eyes. Trolls are frightfully strong considering their apparent body structure and they rarely back down from confrontation because pain is something they generally can language related to ignore. giantish.Trolls speak Trollish, a

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Just like normal ants, they search far and wide for food, and when they find it and communicate that back to the nest, they set up a winding trail to the source of sustenance. Because giant ants slowly dig out dirt and stone when they create a nest, there is a chance that they will find gold in the hills they prefer to nest in.

Vermin Giant Ant Grade E Giant Beast Defense 13, AR 4 Health 29, Speed 15 Senses 360 Degree Smell (30 yards) -3 Communication +1 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling) +0 Strength (Climbing) +0 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +4 (2d6) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Mighty Blow. Powers Berserker: Giant Ants have a +4 bonus to Willpower (Morale) tests. Super Lifter: The ant has a +5 bonus to lift, drag or carry anything. Tunneling: Giant Ants can tunnel through rock as well as soil, as fast as humanoid miners. Giant Ant Drone Guard Giant Beast Defense 14, AR 4 Health 40, Speed 15, Fly 12 Senses 360 Degree Smell (30 yards)

Giant Bee Giant Beast Defense 15, AR 0 Health 15, Speed 3, Fly 13

Grade D

Senses 360 Degree Smell (30 yards) -3 Communication -1 Constitution -3 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Sting) +0 Magic +1 Perception +0 Strength +1 Willpower (Courage) Melee Sting +5 (1d6*) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Skirmish. Powers Stinger [Poison]: The bee’s stinger carries a poison. If the target takes damage from the sting, they must succeed at a Constitution (Stamina) vs 12 TN or take 1d6 penetrating damage every round for 3 rounds. Lastly, unless the victim uses a Major action to Heal herself, the stinger remains lodged in the victim and

Grade D

-3 Communication +1 Constitution -3 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +1 Perception (Smelling) +1 Strength +1 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +5 (2d6+1) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone, Mighty Blow and Skirmish. Powers Berserker: Giant Ants have a +4 bonus to Willpower (Morale) tests. Super Lifter: The ant has a +5 bonus to lift, drag or carry anything.

gives them ato-1a penalty to all actions. This penalty is cumulative total of -3. Giant Bee are one foot long insects with vicious tempers and a dangerous sting. Though the bees die if they are successful with an attack, as the stinger rips away from their bodies, they will attack any moving thing that comes near their hive. Giant Bee hives tend to be created in cave structures, because the weight is too great for all but the strongest of trees to bear. When encountered away from the hive, there may be less than 7 of them, but there will always be at least 10 plus the queen at the hive, and can be as many as 30 or more. The queen is slightly larger than a normal giant bee, and can sting without killing herself. Giant Bee honey is potent and anyone eating 2 pints of it will be healed 2 Health.

Giant Ants are like their minuscule brethren in every way except for size, as these creatures are the size of men. They attack ferociously with no regard for their own safety when engaged in combat, but usually they ignore humanoid and animal targets when searching for food.

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Giant Centipede Giant Beast Defense 14, AR 0 Health 11 Speed 5, Wall Crawler -3 Communication +1 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic -1 Perception -1 Strength +2 Willpower (Morale)

Grade D

above their eyes and one near the base of their abdomen, which glow a dull orange color and light up a radius of 4 yards around the creatures. If carefully extracted these glands continue to glow for up to a week after removal. They are fairly territorial but are primarily scavengers, presenting the most danger to those who fall asleep alone in underground locations. Giant Locust Giant Beast Defense 14, AR 0

Melee Bite +4 (1d6*) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Skirmish. Powers Poisonous Bite: Whenever the Centipede deals damage with its bite, the target creature must make a Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 13. Those who succeed are poisoned and suffer a -1 penalty to all tests and a -4 modifier to Speed. This poison lasts in the character's system for 10 days unless treated. If already affected by the poison, a further failure to resist causes an additional 2 points of damage.

Grade E

Immunities Poison (Plant-Based) Health 21 Speed 5, Fly 15 -3 Communication (Deception) +0 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity +0 Magic +0 Perception +1 Strength +1 Willpower Melee Bite +2 (1d6+4) Ranged Spittle +2 (*) Favored Stunts: Knock Down and Skirmish. Powers Spittle: The Locusts can spray opponents with a foul smelling blast that takes away their next Major action.

Giant Centipedes are about a foot long. They dwell in dark damp places and are common on the upper floors of dungeons and other ruins as well as the hollow insides of rotted stumps and fallen trees. They are not prone to attack, but if provoked can be quite troublesome to deal with.

Giant insects between and 3 feet in length,Locusts that areare often discovered in2groupings underground when not searching for plants to eat. Usually they flee when encountered, but there is a good chance that they will flee into their attackers. If cornered they often spit up a noisome brown sludge on opponents which smells so bad that they often spend long seconds cleaning themselves off as soon as the surprise wears off.

Giant Fire Beetle Grade E Giant Beast Defense 12, AR 0 Health 14, Speed 8 -3 Communication -1 Constitution -3 Cunning +0 Dexterity +0 Magic +0 Perception +0 Strength (Climbing) +1 Willpower (Morale) Melee Bite +0 (1d6+3) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Skirmish. Powers Lamp Glands: Fire Beetles can see up to generate light in a radius of 4 yards from their bodies, and creatures do not suffer darkness penalties within that radius. Giant Fire Beetles are 2 and a half foot long insects often discovered below ground in caves, ruins, and in the Shadowdeep. They possess lamp glands, two 66

Giant Oil Beetle Giant Beast Defense 12, AR 0 Health 20, Speed 11 -3 Communication +0 Constitution -3 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +0 Perception +1 Strength +1 Willpower

Grade E

Giant Tiger Beetle Giant Beast Defense 13, AR 2 Health 25 Speed 12 -3 Communication +1 Constitution -3 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Bite) +0 Magic +1 Perception +2 Strength +2 Willpower (Morale)

Melee Bite +3 (1d6+1) Ranged Oil Spray +1 (*, 2 yards) Favored Stunts: Defensive Stance and Skirmish. Powers Oil Spray: Targets hit by the oil must succeed at a Dexterity (Acrobatics) test : TN 12 or it gets on their skin. The effect of the oil is to raise painful blisters which give the affected creature a -1 penalty for up to 24 hours, although a Heal spell will fix the ailment immediately. The penalty is not cumulative. Roll 1d6 after each spray, on a 1 it has no more oil reserved until the next day.

Grade D

Melee Bite +4 (1d6+5) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Skirmish. Giant Tiger Beetles are 4 feet in length, and have impressive striped carapaces. They are carnivorous and can be found in plains, ruins and forests. They typically prey on giant insects, but will go after anything that presents itself to them.

Oil Beetles are 3 foot long vermin that sometimes burrow underground, but are just as likely to be found in forests. They often spray targets who get too close to them as part of their attempt to flee. They only bite when cornered or attempting to break past tenacious attackers.

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Wight Grade D Undead Humanoid Defense 13, AR 0 Immunities Mental, Poison, Charm, Sleep Health 40, Speed 12 Senses Dark Vision ! (-1 in light) +3 Communication +4 Constitution (Stamina) +1 Cunning +2 Dexterity (Stealth) +2 Magic +2 Perception (Hearing) +2 Strength (Claws) +1 Willpower (Morale) Melee Claws +4 (2d6+2*) Favored Stunts: Lightning Attack and Mighty Blow. Weapon Groups: Brawling Powers Enervating Touch [Necrotic]: A wight deals 3 penetrating damage on touch. Wights are human corpses animated by an evil spirit. They are mostly operative during the night, where they skulk in barrows, catacombs and other places of burial. They do their best to come upon victims unawares, or catch them off guard in order to approach within melee combat distance. Wights speak all human languages, or more to the point the creature never has any trouble communicating with or understanding the living. Wights are patient and would ratherthey creatures come to them andopen never leave, than be forced to hunt in the where prey will likely escape. All human and demi-humans slain by a wight rise as such in 2 rounds. Wights are not risen intelligent dead in the fashion of vampires, and whatever race, skills or languages the formerly living being remain with its soul. Spawned wights will obey the orders of the one that killed them as offshoots of the srcinal evil spirit. There is seemingly no limit to the number of bodies one spirit can animate, and beyond their abject hatred of the living, this seems to be the goal of each wight.

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Wolf Beast Defense 14, AR 0 Health 25, Speed 15 Senses Night Vision +0 Communication +2 Constitution (Running) -2 Cunning +3 Dexterity (Bite, Stealth) +0 Magic +2 Perception (Smelling, Tracking) +2 Strength (Jumping)

Grade E

+0 Willpower Melee Bite +5 (1d6+2) Favored Stunts: Knock Prone and Pack Tactics. Pack Tactics: 2 SP, As part of a group, a wolf can allow another wolf to attack the same target as a free action if it is close enough to do so. Wolves are canine predators with excellent senses of smell. Alone, a wolf is rarely a threat to an adventurer unless it has a disease, such as rabies, which it can spread. An entire pack of wolves however is a threat to much larger creatures such as bears, or a group of adventurers. Packs are often led by an Alpha wolf which is often tougher than the others. Wolves live in hills, forests and mountainous regions, even living in extremely cold climes.

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Wyvern Draconic Beast Defense 11, AR 4 Health 50, Speed 7, Fly 18 Senses Dark Vision 20 yards -1 Communication +2 Constitution (Stamina) -2 Cunning +1 Dexterity (Bite, Tail) +0 Magic +1 Perception +4 Strength

Grade D

The wyvern is a flying reptile, similar to a dragon in both general body form, scale shape, and head and skeletal formation. The primary differences between young dragons and wyverns is both in their size, a wyvern will only grow to dwarf a horse at most, and never be more than 11 yards in length from head to tail or wingspan, but also in the fact that wyverns possess rear legs and wings, but no forelegs. Their bodies are almost shaped like a bird’s, but there is just a hint of serpentine grace in their skeletons and this relates them more strongly to dragons as well.

+0 Willpower Melee Bite +3 (1d6+7) Claws +4 (1d6+4), Tail Jab +3 (1d6+4*) Favored Stunts: Pierce Armor and Swoop. Powers Poison: A wyvern’s tail barb is poisonous. Constitution (Stamina) test : TN 14 or suffer -1 to all physical actions until end of encounter. Swoop: 2 SP, the wyvern can pick up and throw a target it hit with its claws while flying. The target is left prone and takes 1d6 penetrating damage from the fall.

A typical wyvern is testy, and has a mean streak. They are not intelligent creatures, but are cunning and vicious hunters that love to torment prey like a feline, or more aptly, a dragon. They possess the ability to see in absolute darkness, and have claws on their feet and a barb at the end of their tail. A wyvern’s barb is poisonous, but for a human-sized target they need fear it as a debilitating toxin, more than as a life threatening one.

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Acknowledgements Firstly, I have to give credit to the srcinal creators of Dungeons and Dragons and the Mystara world. This was built up over years until it would be nearly impossible to credit every person by name who ever created one of the monsters listed herein. As these write ups strive to replicate the versions of the creatures from this specific game world and the system it was built around, I consider each of these to be praise worthy in the sense of srcinal work done. Secondly, I must thank the various people who inspired me to undertake this endeavor starting with the Green Ronin crew for making such a deceptively simple game with such a nostalgic chassis on top of a brand new engine. Next I want to thank my fellow fans who gave me such a sense of accomplishment that I dove headfirst into further products for this line. Last, but not least, I need to thank the artists whose hard work I appropriated for this fan work. I don’t know the name or handle of every artist, but those I was able to discover are listed below. Once again, show them some appreciation and/or track them down and offer them a paying gig if you are able. Jeanette L. Cejchan, Wayne England, Blanc Fonce, Jun Bob Kim, Todd Lockwood, William O’Connor, Phantombassist, Prodigyduck, Scott Purdy, Christophe Swal, Tyler Walpole, Eva Widermann and Yoshitaka Amano.

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Series ADVERSARY COMPENDIUM I

This collection of animals, enemy humanoids, monsters, horrors and fiends is presented for the Mystara game setting using the AGE rules. There are over 100 entries and templates total inside, and the challenges range from party level 1 through 10. There are several iconic creatures for the Known World as well as for retro fantasy gaming in general. FOR USE WITH

GREEN RONIN GAMES’

Requires the Dragon Age Roleplaying Game Box Set. A copy of Mystara: The Known World is recommended.