Monster: Gorgon

Monster: Gorgon

No, not the snake one. I don't remember ever using gorgons, but I've always liked them.

Gorgon [Monster Manual, page 137]

77 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST+14 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -20%) [56]; DX-1 [-20]; IQ-6 [-120]; HT+1 [10].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+2; Will+6 [30]; Per+8 [40]; Basic Speed +0.25 [5]; Basic Move+3 [15].

Advantages: DR 5 [25]; DR 7 (Inner Layer; Directional, Front, -20%; Partial, Skull Only, -70%) [7]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground) [10]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Hooves [3]; Infravision [10]; Night Vision 4 [4].

    Horns: Natural Weapon (Crushing; Cannot Parry, -40%) [3].

    Petrifying Breath: Affliction 1 (HT; Area Effect, 4 yards, +100%; Cosmic, Immune to Dispel Magic, +50%; Costs 1 FP, -5%; Drifting, +20%; Extended Duration, Permanent, +150%; Increased 1/2D, x10, +15%; Magical, -10%; Paralysis, Variant, +150%; Persistent, +40%; Reduced Range, 1/10, -30%; Respiratory Agent, +50%; Takes Recharge, 15 seconds, -20%) [61].

Disadvantages: Bad Temper (12) [-10]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Weak Bite [-2]; Wild Animal [-30].

Perks: Immunity to Gorgon Petrifying Breath [1].
Quirks: Affected by Magnetism [-1].

Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Knowing Your Own Strength [161] Replace ST+14 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -20%) [56] with ST+14 [140]

Typical Stats

ST:	24	HP:	24	Speed:	5
DX:	9	Will:	10	Move:	8 ground
IQ:	4	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+2
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	5, 9 (skull, front)

Gore (11): thrust 3d-1 crushing (KYOS: 5d crushing), Reach C-1.

Hooves (11): thrust 3d-1 crushing (KYOS: 5d crushing), Reach C-1.

Weak Bite (11): thrust 1d crushing (KYOS: 1d+2 crushing), Reach C.

Petrifying Breath (12): The gorgon is able breathe a cloud of petrifying gas. This cloud is a ranged attack with 1/2D 10, Max 10, Acc 3, RoF 1, Shots N/A, and Recoil 1. The cloud covers a 4-yard radius area, persists for 10 seconds, and drifts from the initial point with the wind. The gorgon has to wait for 15 seconds before it can use this ability again. Using this ability costs 1 FP.

The gas must be inhaled to have any effect, but it ignores all DR. Only Doesn’t Breathe and Filter Lungs protect completely – although a victim who makes a Sense roll to notice the attack in time may hold his breath (see Holding Your Breath, p. B351). Each victim resists with a HT roll. If he fails, he is permanently petrified. This effect cannot be removed with Dispel Magic, but can be removed with Remove Curse, Stone to Flesh, or an equivalent.

                Traits: Affected by Magnetism; Bad Temper (12); Discriminatory Smell; Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground); Extra Legs (Four Legs); Horizontal; Immunity to Gorgon Petrifying Breath; Infravision; Night Vision 4; No Fine Manipulators; Wild Animal.

Skills: Brawling-11; Innate Attack (Breath)-12; Intimidation-10; Survival (Plains)-11; Sumo Wrestling-10.

Creature Type: Magical Beast.