Monsters: Assorted Faerun Monsters IV

Monsters: Assorted Faerun Monsters IV

More random monsters from the Monsters of Faerun.

Darkenbeast [Monsters of Faerun, page 30]

-4 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+3 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [18]; DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; IQ-3 [-60]; HT+2 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+2 [10]; Per+5 [25]; Basic Move -5 [-25].
Advantages: Dark Vision [25]; Enhanced Move 1 (Air) [20]; Flight (Cannot Hover, -15%; Winged, -25%) [24]; Immunity to Mind Control [30]; Magic Resistance 2 (Improved, +150%) [10]; Sharp Claws [5]; Sharp Teeth [1].
    Spell Imprinting: Wild Talent 1 (Accessibility, Must be imparted by another creature, -20%; Based on the caster’s attribute, +20%; Focused, Arcane Spells, -20%; Magical, -10%; Wild Ability, +50%) [25].
Disadvantages: Bestial [-10]; Cannot Speak [-15]; Foot Manipulators [-6]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Reprogrammable [-10]; Restricted Diet (Carnivore) [-10]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10]; Skinny [-5]; Weakness (Sunlight; 1d per minute; Reverts back into the animal form upon “death”) [-60].
Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Knowing Your Own Strength [8] Replace ST+3 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [18] with ST+3 [30]

Typical Stats

ST:	13	HP:	13	Speed:	6
DX:	12	Will:	9	Move:	1 ground, 12 air (cannot hover)
IQ:	7	Per:	12
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM:	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	10 (unarmed)	DR:	-

    Sharp Claws (14): thrust 1d cutting (KYOS: 1d+1 cutting), Reach C. Can only use them when flying.
    Sharp Teeth (14): thrust 1d cutting (KYOS: 1d+1 cutting), Reach C.
    Spell Imprinting: A darkenbeast can store one arcane spell (up to 30 character points) that is cast into it by another creature. It "casts" this spell when commanded to do so or when a predefined situation arises. Once this spell is used, the darkenbeast can store another spell (or the same spell again) after a day passes. The darkenbeast uses the creature’s attributes and skills for the purpose of this spell.

    Traits: Bestial; Cannot Speak; Dark Vision; Enhanced Move 1 (Air); Flight (Cannot Hover; Winged); Foot Manipulators; Immunity to Mind Control; Magic Resistance 2 (Improved); No Fine Manipulators; Reprogrammable; Restricted Diet (Carnivore); Short Lifespan 1; Skinny; Weakness (Sunlight; 1d per minute; Reverts back into the animal form upon “death”).
    Skills: Aerobatics-13; Brawling-14; Flight-13; Survival (Underdark)-13; Stealth-13.
    Creature Type: Magical Beast.

Greater Doppelganger [Monsters of Faerun, page 35]

360 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST+1 [10]; DX+3 [60]; IQ+3 [60]; HT+1 [10].
Advantages: DR 2 (Tough Skin, -40%) [6]; Immunity to Mind Control [30]; Infravision [10]; Mind Reading (Magical, -10%) [27].
    Change Shape: Morph (Up to 300; Cosmetic, -50%; Retains Shape -20%; Reduced Time 1, +20%, Magical, -10%; Memory Bank, Unlimited, +150%) [60].
    Consume Identity [83]: Mind Probe (Accessibility, Must consume the brain, -20%; Cosmic, Works on the dead, +50%; Magical, -10%) [24] + Super-Memorization 20 (Consumed brains instead of books, +0%; Magical, -10%) [59].
    Polymorph Rend: Toxic Attack 4d (Accessibility, Only on polymorphed creatures, -30%; Magical, -10%; Melee Attack, Reach C, Cannot parry, -35%) [4].
Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid (Shapechanger).

Typical Stats

ST:	11	HP:	11	Speed:	6
DX:	13	Will:	13	Move:	6
IQ:	13	Per:	13
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	9	Parry:	9 (unarmed)	DR:	2* (tough skin)

    Punch (13): thrust 1d-1 crushing, Reach C.
    Change Shape: A greater doppelganger can assume a form of any humanoid with a racial template cost no more than 300 points. He only changes shape cosmetically, not gaining any new abilities. Each transformation takes 5 seconds.
    Consume Identitiy: A greater doppelganger can consume a brain of a sentient creature and try to absorb its memories and skills. This process takes one hour and requires a successful Quick Contest of IQ vs. the victim’s HT. Only one attempt is allowed. If the greater doppelganger succeeds, he storesa detailed “snapshot” of the consumed victim’s mind. Later, an IQ roll would let him recall information the consumed victim knew when he was still alive or his personality (eliminating penalties to impersonate him with Acting). Moreover, the greater doppelganger can memorize up to 20 points of the consumed victim’s skills and mental advantages as per Super-Memorization (p. B71).
    Polymorph Rend (13): With a touch, a greater doppelganger can deal 4d toxic damage to a creature that is presently under effects of a polymorph spell or any other shapechanging effect.

    Traits: Immunity to Mind Control; Infravision; Mind Reading (Magical); Smooth Operator 3.
    Skills: Acting-18; Brawling-13; Diplomacy-18; Fast-Talk-18; Sex Appeal-18.
    Creature Type: Monstrous Humanoid (Shapechanger).

Ghaunadan [Monsters of Faerun, page 49]

270 points

Attribute Modifiers: DX+2 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [24]; IQ+1 [20]; HT+2 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+2; HP+15 (Size Modifier, -20%) [24]; Basic Move-2 [-10].
Advantages: Alternate Form (Drow Shape; Accessibility, No more than 15 hours per day, -0%; Active Change, +20%; Magical, -10%; Reduced Time 1, +20%) [20]; Clinging [20]; Doesn’t Breathe [20]; Doesn’t Sleep [20]; Extra-Flexible Arms [10]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Immunity to Metabolic Hazards [30]; Injury Tolerance (Diffuse; Infiltration, +40%) [140]; Injury Tolerance (No Eyes, No Head, No Neck) [17];
    Ooze Senses [22]: Acute Taste and Smell 5 [10] + Long-Range Smell [1] + Universal Smell [1] + Vibration Sense (Air) [10].
    Paralysis: Affliction 1 (HT; Always On, -20%; Aura, +80%; Contact Agent, -30%; Melee Attack, Reach C, -30%; Paralysis, +150%; Reduced Duration, 1/20, -25%) [23].
Disadvantages: Blindness [-50]; Invertebrate [-20]; Mute [-25]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Social Stigma (Monster) [-15].
Features: No Legs (Slithers).
Notes: Size 7 hexes; Weight 400 lbs.
Creature Type: Aberration.
Notes:
Drow Shape [92]
Attribute Modifiers: DX+1 [20]; IQ+1 [20]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+0.
Advantages: Handsome [12]; Infarvision [10].
    Charming Gaze: Mind Control (Magical, -10%; Vision-Based, -20%) [35].

Disadvantages: Social Stigma (Monster) [-15].

Knowing Your Own Strength [291] Replace HP+15 (Size Modifier, -20%) [24] with HP+15 [30]

Typical Stats – Ooze Shape

ST:	10	HP:	25	Speed:	6
DX:	12	Will:	11	Move:	4 land, 2 climbing
IQ:	11	Per:	11
HT:	12	FP:	12	SM:	+2
Dodge:	9	Parry:	10 (unarmed)	DR:	-

    Pseudopod (14): thrust 1d-2 crushing, Reach C.
    Ooze Senses: An ooze’s entire body is a primitive sensory organ that can ascertain prey by scent and vibration. It uses standard range penalties instead of a -1/yard penalty when detecting smells, and gets a +5 bonus on Smell and Taste rolls (Sense roll 16). Its smell operates both in air and underwater. In addition, the ooze can detect vibrations in the air. It can locate prey in the dark, but cannot detect details. To use Vibration Sense, the ooze must make a Sense roll (11). Consult the Size and Speed/Range Table (p. B550) and apply separate bonuses for the target’s size and speed, and a penalty for the range to the target. Wind will generate “noise” that interferes with this sense. Find the speed of the wind on the table and assess the relevant speed penalty. A successful roll reveals the rough size, location, speed, and direction of movement of the target, allowing the ooze to move to it and attempt to engulf it.
    Paralysis: A ghaunadan secretes an anesthetizing slime. If a creature touches the ghaunadan with its bare skin, it must roll HT to resist. It becomes paralyzed for 3 seconds per point of margin of failure. After that the subject is stunned (p. B420) and may roll vs. HT once per second to recover.
    Alternate Form: The ghaunadan has two forms – ooze and drow. Initiating a change requires a Ready maneuver. The entire shapechanging process takes five seconds, during which the ghaunadan need not constantly concentrate – it can act normally. It has the abilities of the form it is changing from until the transition is complete. It may stay in the drow shape for up to 15 hours per day.

    Traits: Blindness; Clinging; Doesn’t Breathe; Doesn’t Sleep; Extra-Flexible Arms; High Pain Threshold; Immunity to Metabolic Hazards; Injury Tolerance (Diffuse; Infiltration); Injury Tolerance (No Eyes, No Head, No Neck); Invertebrate; Mute; No Legs (Slithers); No Fine Manipulators; Social Stigma (Monster).
    Skills: Acting-16; Brawling-14; Stealth-14; Wrestling-14.
    Notes: Size 7 hexes; Weight 400 lbs.
    Creature Type: Aberration.

Typical Stats – Drow Shape

ST:	10	HP:	10	Speed:	5.5
DX:	11	Will:	11	Move:	5
IQ:	11	Per:	11
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	8	Parry:	9 (unarmed)	DR:	-

    Punch (13): thrust 1d-2 crushing, Reach C.
    Charming Gaze (11): By locking eyes with a victim, the ghaunadan can attempt to control its mind as per Mind Control (p. B68).
    Alternate Form: The ghaunadan has two forms – ooze and drow. Initiating a change requires a Ready maneuver. The entire shapechanging process takes five seconds, during which the ghaunadan need not constantly concentrate – it can act normally. It has the abilities of the form it is changing from until the transition is complete. It may stay in the drow shape for up to 15 hours per day.

    Traits: Handsome; Infravision; Social Stigma (Monster).
    Skills: Acting-16; Brawling-13; Stealth-13; Wrestling-13.
    Creature Type: Aberration.