Thursday 10 June 2021

Monsters: Tohr-Kreen

Monsters: Tohr-Kreen

I've you've ever played D&D, you've probably heard of the thri-kreen - psionic nomadic mantisfolk. But torh-kreen? They are thri-kreen's settled and colour-coded relatives.


J’ez [Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr]

181 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+5 (Size Modifier, -10%) [45]; DX+1 [20]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+1; FP+2 [6]; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: Absolute Direction (ESP, -10%) [5]; DR 2 [10]; Extra Arms 2 [20]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Sharp Claws [5]; Sharp Teeth [1]; Super Jump 1 [10].
    Poison: Affliction 1 (HT; Attribute Penalty, -3 to DX, +30%; Follow-Up, Sharp Teeth, +0%; Secondary Paralysis, +30%) [16].
Disadvantages: Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Restricted Diet (Carnivore) [-10].
Racial Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2 [6].
Racial Psionic Skills: Chameleon (H) HT-2 [1].
Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

Knowing Your Own Strength [186]
Replace ST+5 (Size Modifier, -10%) [45] with ST+5 [50]

  

Typical Stats

ST:

15

HP:

15

Speed:

5.5

DX:

11

Will:

10

Move:

6

IQ:

10

Per:

10

 

 

HT:

11

FP:

13

SM:

+1

Dodge:

8

Parry:

9

DR:

2

    Sharp Claws (13): thrust 1d+1 cutting (KYOS: 2d cutting), Reach C-1.
    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d+1 cutting (KYOS: 2d cutting) + follow-up poison (resisted with HT; -3 to DX for margin of failure minutes or paralysis for the same duration on a failure by 5 or critical failure), Reach C.
    Long Spear (two-handed) (13): thrust 2d impaling (KYOS: 2d+2 impaling), Reach 2-3*.

    Traits: Absolute Direction (ESP); Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Arms 2; Extra Attack 1; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; Restricted Diet (Carnivore); Super Jump 1.
    Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Spear-13; Stealth-12; Survival (Desert)-12.
    Psionic Skills: Chameleon-11.
    Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

J’hol [Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr]

94 points
Attribute Modifiers: DX+1 [20].
Advantages: Absolute Direction (ESP, -10%) [5]; DR 1 [5]; Extra Arms 2 [20]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; High Manual Dexterity 1 [5]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Sharp Claws [5]; Sharp Teeth [1]; Super Jump 1 [10].
    Secrete Crystal: Create Crystal 0.5 (Cosmic, No die roll required, +100%; Limited Use, 1/day, -40%) [5].
Disadvantages: Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Restricted Diet (Carnivore) [-10]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10].
Racial Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2 [6].
Racial Psionic Skills: Chameleon (H) HT-2 [1].
Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

Typical Stats

ST:

10

HP:

10

Speed:

5.25

DX:

11

Will:

10

Move:

5

IQ:

10

Per:

10

 

 

HT:

10

FP:

10

SM:

+0

Dodge:

8

Parry:

9

DR:

1

    Sharp Claws (13): thrust 1d-2 cutting, Reach C.
    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d-2 cutting, Reach C.
    Long Spear (two-handed) (13): thrust 1d+1 impaling, Reach 2-3*.
    Secrete Crystal: A j'hol can secrete a liquid that quickly hardens into a crystalline substance. A j'hol can produce up to 5 pounds of crystal each day, which may be used as raw materials in the creation of any item that could normally be crafted from wood, stone, or metal. Multiple j'hol can combine their crystal to create larger objects.

    Traits: Absolute Direction (ESP); Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Arms 2; Extra Attack 1; High Manual Dexterity 1; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; Restricted Diet (Carnivore); Short Lifespan 1; Super Jump 1.
    Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Spear-13; Stealth-12; Survival (Desert)-12.
    Psionic Skills: Chameleon-11.
    Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

T’keech [Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr]

86 points
Attribute Modifiers: IQ-1 [-20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+1; FP+2 [6]; Per+1 [5]; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: Absolute Direction (ESP, -10%) [5]; DR 1 [5]; Extra Arms 2 [20]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Sharp Claws [5]; Sharp Teeth [1]; Super Jump 1 [10].
    Poison: Affliction 1 (HT; Attribute Penalty, -3 to DX, +30%; Follow-Up, Sharp Teeth, +0%; Secondary Paralysis, +30%) [16].
Disadvantages: Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Restricted Diet (Carnivore) [-10].
Racial Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2 [6].
Racial Psionic Skills: Chameleon (H) HT-2 [1].
Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

Typical Stats

ST:

10

HP:

10

Speed:

5

DX:

10

Will:

9

Move:

6

IQ:

9

Per:

10

 

 

HT:

10

FP:

12

SM:

+0

Dodge:

8

Parry:

9

DR:

1

    Sharp Claws (13): thrust 1d-2 cutting, Reach C.
    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d-2 cutting + follow-up poison (resisted with HT; -3 to DX for margin of failure minutes or paralysis for the same duration on a failure by 5 or critical failure), Reach C.
    Long Spear (two-handed) (13): thrust 1d+1 impaling, Reach 2-3*.

    Traits: Absolute Direction (ESP); Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Arms 2; Extra Attack 1; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; Restricted Diet (Carnivore); Super Jump 1.
    Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Spear-13; Stealth-12; Survival (Desert)-12.
    Psionic Skills: Chameleon-11.
    Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

Tondi [Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr]

181 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+5 (Size Modifier, -10%) [45]; DX+1 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+1; HP+5 (Size Modifier, -10%) [9]; FP+2 [6]; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: Absolute Direction (ESP, -10%) [5]; DR 2 [10]; Extra Arms 2 [20]; Extra Attack 1 [25]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Sharp Claws [5]; Sharp Teeth [1]; Super Jump 1 [10].
    Poison: Affliction 1 (HT; Attribute Penalty, -3 to DX, +30%; Follow-Up, Sharp Teeth, +0%; Secondary Paralysis, +30%) [16].
Disadvantages: Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Restricted Diet (Carnivore) [-10].
Perks: Parthenogenesis [1].
Racial Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2 [6].
Racial Psionic Skills: Chameleon (H) HT-2 [1].
Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.

Knowing Your Own Strength [192]
Replace ST+5 (Size Modifier, -10%) [45] with ST+5 [50]
Replace HP+5 (Size Modifier, -10%) [9] with HP+5 [10]

Typical Stats

ST:

15

HP:

20

Speed:

5.25

DX:

11

Will:

10

Move:

6

IQ:

10

Per:

10

 

 

HT:

10

FP:

12

SM:

+1

Dodge:

8

Parry:

9

DR:

2

    Sharp Claws (13): thrust 1d+1 cutting (KYOS: 2d cutting), Reach C-1.
    Sharp Teeth (13): thrust 1d+1 cutting (KYOS: 2d cutting) + follow-up poison (resisted with HT; -3 to DX for margin of failure minutes or paralysis for the same duration on a failure by 5 or critical failure), Reach C.
    Long Spear (two-handed) (13): thrust 2d impaling (KYOS: 2d+2 impaling), Reach 2-3*.

    Traits: Absolute Direction (ESP); Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Arms 2; Extra Attack 1; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; Parthenogenesis; Restricted Diet (Carnivore); Super Jump 1.
    Psionic Abilities: Chameleon 2.
    Skills: Brawling-13; Spear-13; Stealth-12; Survival (Desert)-12.
    Psionic Skills: Chameleon-11.
    Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid.


Tohr-Kreen Venom
This poison is extracted from a tohr-kreen. A living victim must resist with HT or gain a -3 penalty to DX for margin of failure minutes. On a failure by 5 or more, or on a critical failure, the victim instead is paralyzed for margin of failure minutes.
Form: Follow-Up Poison.
Cost: $420 (singular); $150 (5-batched).
Recipe: $42; 1 day; defaults to Poisons-2.
Statistics: Affliction 1 (HT; Attribute Penalty, -3 to DX, +30%; Follow-Up Poison, -20%; Secondary Paralysis, +30%) [14].

1 comment:

  1. Do you mean Thri-Kreen? Three-Kreen sounds like a special version with three heads or something.

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