Monsters: Cyclopes

Monsters: Cyclopes

I've always thought that cyclopes are underrepresented in D&D. Cyclops appears in Shining South and basically is a hill giant with one eye. Deities and Demigods has two cyclopes - the lesser cyclops and the greater cyclops. The former is identical to the one from Shining South, so I decided to make him different and scale him down to SM+1. The greater cyclops is resistant to fire and magic, is civilized, and adept at crafting magic weapons. Prior to the third edition, there was also the desert cyclops that is very good at detecting lies and the biclops. The biclops has two heads, but one head is dominant, so it still counts as having one eye. Dragon Magazine #323 describes two races - the feral-kind cyclopeans and Menta cyclopeans. The article is very interesting, I recommend giving it a read, and I'll make sure to introduce the cyclopeans in my setting.

Cyclops [Shining South, page 64]

74 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+14 (Size Modifier, -20%) [112]; DX-1 [-20]; IQ-2 [-40]; HT+2 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+2; Will+1 [5]; Per+2 [10]; Basic Move +2 [10].
Advantages: DR 2 (Tough Skin, -40%) [6]; Night Vision 5 [5].
Disadvantages: Appearance (Unattractive) [-4]; Bad Temper (15) [-5]; One Eye [-15]; Social Stigma (Savage) [-10].
Notes: Size 4 hexes; Weight 1,500 lbs.
Creature Type: Giant.

Knowing Your Own Strength [102] ST+14 (Size Modifier, -20%) [112] with ST+14 [140]

Typical Stats

ST:	24	HP:	24	Speed:	5.25
DX:	9	Will:	9	Move:	7
IQ:	8	Per:	10
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM:	+2
Dodge:	8	Parry:	8	DR:	2* (tough skin)

    Punch (10): thrust 2d+2 crushing (KYOS: 5d-1 crushing), Reach C-1.
    SM+2 Spear (two-handed) (10): thrust 4d+2 impaling (KYOS: 6d+1 impaling), Reach 2-5*.
    Boulder (50 lbs.) (9): Range 20 yards, 2d+1 crushing (KYOS: range 60 yards, 2d-1 crushing).

    Traits: Appearance (Unattractive); Bad Temper (15); Night Vision 5; One Eye; Social Stigma (Savage).
    Skills: Brawling-11; Intimidation-11; Spear-11; Throwing-12.
    Creature Type: Giant.

Lesser Cyclops [Deities and Demigods, page 132]

12 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+7 (Size Modifier, -10%) [63]; DX-1 [-20]; IQ-2 [-40]; HT+1 [10].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+1; Will+1 [5]; Per+2 [10]; Basic Move +2 [10].
Advantages: DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Night Vision 5 [5].
Disadvantages: Appearance (Unattractive) [-4]; Bad Temper (15) [-5]; One Eye [-15]; Social Stigma (Savage) [-10].
Creature Type: Giant.

Knowing Your Own Strength [19] ST+7 (Size Modifier, -10%) [63] with ST+7 [70]

Typical Stats

ST:	17	HP:	17	Speed:	5
DX:	9	Will:	9	Move:	7
IQ:	8	Per:	10
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+1
Dodge:	8	Parry:	8	DR:	1* (tough skin)

    Punch (10): thrust 1d+2 crushing (KYOS: 2d+2 crushing), Reach C-1.
    SM+1 Heavy Spear (10): thrust 3d+1 impaling (KYOS: 4d impaling), Reach 3-4*.
    Boulder (40 lbs.) (9): Range 12 yards, 2d-1 crushing (KYOS: range 17 yards, 2d+1 crushing).

    Traits: Appearance (Unattractive); Bad Temper (15); Night Vision 5; One Eye; Social Stigma (Savage).
    Skills: Brawling-11; Intimidation-11; Spear-11; Throwing-12.
    Creature Type: Giant.

Greater Cyclops [Deities and Demigods, page 132]

335 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+25 (Size Modifier, -30%) [175]; IQ+2 [40]; HT+2 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+3; HP+10 (Size Modifier, -30%) [14]; Basic Move +3 [15].
Advantages: DR 3 (Tough Skin, -40%) [9]; Extended Lifespan 3 [6]; Magic Resistance 2 (Improved, +150%) [10]; Night Vision 5 [5].
    Fire Resistance [60]: DR 20 (Includes Eyes, +10%; Includes Internal, +20%; Limited, Fire, -40%; Tough Skin, -40%) [50] + Immunity to Noxious Fire Effects [10].
Disadvantages:  Appearance (Unattractive) [-4]; One Eye [-15].
Notes: Size 7 hexes; Height 20 feet; Weight 12,000 lbs.
Creature Type: Giant.

Knowing Your Own Strength [400] Replace ST+25 (Size Modifier, -20%) [175] with ST+23 [230] Replace HP+10 (Size Modifier, -30%) [14] with HP+12 [24]

Typical Stats

ST:	35 (KYOS: 33)	HP:	45	Speed:	5.5
DX:	10	Will:	12	Move:	8
IQ:	12	Per:	12
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM:	+3
Dodge:	8	Parry:	10U	DR:	3* (tough skin), 20 (vs. fire)

    Punch (9): thrust 3d+2 crushing (KYOS: 6d crushing), Reach C-2.
    SM+3 Greatsword (11): swing 9d+1 cutting (KYOS: 10d-1 cutting), Reach 2-7 or thrust 6d-1 crushing (KYOS: 8d+1 crushing), Reach 5-7.
    Boulder (50 lbs.) (9): Range 42 yards, 2d+2 crushing (KYOS: range 115 yards, 3d-1 crushing).
    
    Traits: Appearance (Unattractive); Extended Lifespan 3; Immunity to Noxious Fire Effects; Magic Resistance 2 (Improved); Night Vision 5; One Eye.
    Skills: Armoury/TL3 (Melee Weapons)-17; Throwing-12; Two-Handed Sword-12.
    Creature Type: Giant.

Biclops [Dragon Magazine #172]

150 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+16 (Size Modifier, -20%) [128]; DX-1 [-20]; IQ-3 [-60]; HT+2 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+2; Will+2 [10]; Per+3 [15]; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: Ambidexterity [5]; Compartmentalized Mind 1 [50]; DR 2 (Tough Skin, -40%) [6]; Extra Head 1 [15]; Infravision [10].
Disadvantages: Appearance (Unattractive) [-4]; Bad Temper (15) [-5]; One Eye [-15]; Social Stigma (Savage) [-10].
Notes: Size 4 hexes.
Creature Type: Giant.

Knowing Your Own Strength [142] ST+16 (Size Modifier, -20%) [128] with ST+12 [120]

Typical Stats

ST:	26 (KYOS: 22)	HP:	26 (KYOS: 22)	Speed:	5.25
DX:	9	Will:	9	Move:	7
IQ:	7	Per:	10
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM:	+2
Dodge:	8	Parry:	9	DR:	2* (tough skin)

    Punch (11): thrust 2d+3 crushing (KYOS: 4d crushing), Reach C-1.
    SM+2 Round Mace (11): swing 6d+1 crushing (KYOS: 5d+1 crushing), Reach 2-3. Usually wields two clubs and uses the Dual-Weapon Attack technique.
    Boulder (40 lbs.) (9): Range 28 yards, 2d+2 crushing (KYOS: range 44 yards, 2d-1 crushing).

    Traits: Ambidexterity; Appearance (Unattractive); Bad Temper (15); Compartmentalized Mind 1; Extra Head 1; Infravision; One Eye; Social Stigma (Savage).
    Skills: Axe/Mace-12; Brawling-12; Intimidation-12; Throwing-12.
    Techniques: Dual-Weapon Attack (Axe/Mace)-12.
    Creature Type: Giant.

Desert Cyclops [Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse]

54 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+7 (Size Modifier, -10%) [63]; DX-1 [-20]; IQ-1 [-20]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+1; Per+2 [10]; Basic Move +2 [10].
Advantages: DR 1 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Temperature Tolerance 1 (Hot) [1].
Disadvantages: Odious Personal Habit (Unblinking Stare) [-5]; One Eye [-15].
Racial Skills: Detect Lies (H) Per+2 [12].
Creature Type: Giant.

Knowing Your Own Strength [61] ST+7 (Size Modifier, -10%) [63] with ST+7 [70]

Typical Stats

ST:	17	HP:	17	Speed:	5
DX:	9	Will:	9	Move:	7
IQ:	9	Per:	11
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+1
Dodge:	8	Parry:	8U	DR:	1* (tough skin)

    Punch (10): thrust 1d+2 crushing (KYOS: 2d+2 crushing), Reach C-1.
    SM+1 Large Falchion swing (10): swing 3d+2 cutting, Reach 1.
    SM+1 Large Falchion thrust (10): thrust 1d+2 impaling (KYOS: 2d+1 impaling), Reach 1.
    Boulder (40 lbs.) (9): Range 12 yards, 2d-1 crushing (KYOS: range 17 yards, 2d+1 crushing).

    Traits: Night Vision 5; Odious Personal Habit (Unblinking Stare); One Eye; Temperature Tolerance 1 (Hot).
    Skills: Brawling-11; Broadsword-11; Detect Lies-13; Intimidation-11; Throwing-12.
    Creature Type: Giant.

Menta Cyclopean [Dragon Magazine #323, page 92]

-2 points
Attribute Modifiers: DX-1 [-20]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+1 [5].
Advantages: Infravision [10]; Precognition (Active Only, -60%; Magical, -10%) [8].
Disadvantages: One Eye [-15].
Creature Type: Humanoid (Cyclopean).

Typical Stats

ST:	10	HP:	10	Speed:	5
DX:	9	Will:	11	Move:	5
IQ:	10	Per:	10
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	8	Parry:	7U	DR:	-

    Punch (8): thrust 1d-3 crushing, Reach C.
    Small Mace swing (9): swing 1d+2 crushing, Reach 1.

    Traits: Infravision; One Eye; Precognition (Active Only; Magical).
    Skills: Axe/Mace-10; Detect Lies-10; Diplomacy-10.
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Cyclopean).

Feral-Kind Cyclopean [Dragon Magazine #323, page 92]

-16 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+2 [20]; DX-1 [-20]; IQ-1 [-20]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+1 [5]; Per+1 [5].
Advantages: Danger Sense (Magical, -10%) [14]; Infravision [10].
Disadvantages: Bad Temper (15) [-5]; Bully (12) [-10]; One Eye [-15]; Social Stigma (Savage) [-10].
Creature Type: Humanoid (Cyclopean).

Typical Stats

ST:	12	HP:	12	Speed:	5
DX:	9	Will:	10	Move:	5
IQ:	9	Per:	10
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	8	Parry:	8U	DR:	-

    Punch (8): thrust 1d-2 crushing (KYOS: 1d-1 crushing), Reach C.
    Axe swing (10): swing 2d cutting, Reach 1.

    Traits: Bad Temper (15); Bully (12); Danger Sense (Magical); Infravision; One Eye; Social Stigma (Savage).
    Skills: Axe/Mace-11; Detect Lies-10; Diplomacy-10.
    Creature Type: Humanoid (Cyclopean).