Ars Metallica by William H. Stoddard always caught my eye in Pyramid #3-68. The article describes a new discipline of alchemy - metallic alchemy. One thing I believe is missing is time and resources required to enhance metals. Since the process produces powerful effects, I'd say that 1 week per pound of metal and 20% of the item's price per level of enhancement seems to be fine. But I haven't tested it. The "elixirs" of metallic alchemy (actually rings) should be relatively easy to convert to my Metatronic Alchemy system. In this post I will convert silver rings.
Here we have various apes and monkeys from the Monster Manual. As always with animals, I base them on templates from GURPS Animalia, removing and changing some traits to make them less realistic.
The doppelganger is a shapeshifting humanoid that isn't that difficult to beat in actual combat. Unless he is well trained and has good gear.
The digester is an often overlooked monster from Monster Manual. It's a voracious predator that sprays potent acid. I'd recommend letting PCs collect several doses of acid from a digester's body with an appropriate skill check.
And here we have the pit fiend, the most powerful devil from Monster Manual. Give him a weapon and some weapon skills, and he'll be even more frightening.
Diabolic strategist with various magical abilities. Is a formidable foe in melee. Strangely, doesn't have increased cold resistance. |
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The hellcat is not a "true" devil, but more of a fiendish bestial resident of Hell.
Erinyes are beautiful female devils with an interesting binding ability. Add armor if you want them to be more survivable.
Hamatulas are middle-tier devils who are very scary in close combat.
