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Mimic

Common Killer
_____________ Subterranean __________
CLIMATE/TERRAIN:
FREQUENCY: Rare Rare
ORGANIZATION:
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Solitary Solitary
DIET: Any Any
INTELLIGENCE:
TREASURE: &DUQLYRUH &DUQLYRUH
ALIGNMENT: Average (8-10) Semi- (2-4)

Incidental Incidental

Neutral Neutral (evil)

NO. APPEARING: 1 1
ARMOR CLASS: 7 7
MOVEMENT: 3 3
HIT DICE: 7-8 9-10
THAC0: 13 11
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 3-12 (smash) 3-12 (smash)
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Glue Glue
SPECIAL DEFENSES:
MAGIC RESISTANCE: &DPRXÁDJH &DPRXÁDJH
SIZE: Nil Nil
MORALE: L L
XP VALUE: Elite (13)
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7 HD: 975 10 HD: 3,000
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Mimics are magically-created creatures with a hard rock-like outer Habitat/Society: Mimics live underground, where they can avoid sun-
shell that protects their soft inner organs. Mimics can alter their form light. They are solitary creatures; this is to ensure that each mimic has
and their pigmentation; they use this talent to lure victims into close a large grazing area. They have no culture; their primary concerns are
range, where they attempt to feed on them. They usually appear in the
form of treasure chests. There are two varieties, the smaller, more in- VXUYLYDO DQG IRRG &RPPRQ PLPLFV DUH TXLWH LQWHOOLJHQW DQG ZLOO JODGO\
telligent common mimic, and the larger, less intelligent killer mimic.
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0LPLFV DUH ODUJH &RPPRQ PLPLFV RFFXS\ DERXW FXELF IHHW of attempts at communication. Mimics have no moral code and no in-
(a 3’ × 6’ × 8’ chest, or a large door frame). Killer mimics occupy terest in culture or religion. Wizards who use them as guardians have
about 200 cubic feet. Mimics’ natural color is a speckled grey that sometimes found them to be less than enthusiastic about obeying their
resembles granite. Mimics can alter their pigmentation to resemble commands.
varieties of stone (such as marble), wood grain, and various met-
als (gold, silver, copper); it takes one round to make the desired Ecology: Mimics were originally created by wizards to protect them-
alteration. They cannot lose mass in this transformation (they selves from treasure hunters. A good meal (one or two humans) can
must remain the same size, though they may radically alter their
dimensions). VXVWDLQ WKHP IRU ZHHNV 7KH\ UHSURGXFH E\ ÀVVLRQ DQG JURZ WR IXOO
size in several years. Mimics pose as stonework, doors, statues,
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language spoken by their wizard creators) and can also be taught to metal. Their skin is covered with optical sensors that are sensitive to
speak in common and other languages. Killer mimics are incapable of heat and light in a 90-foot radius, even in pitch darkness. Any pow-
speech. erful light source can easily blind them, including direct sunlight.

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tims’ surprise rolls). When a creature touches a mimic, it lashes out meat; this attracts smaller, more common prey (usually rats). Mimic
ichor is useful in the creation of polymorph self potions, and their glue
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the mimic covers itself with a glue-like substance. Any creature or useful in the manufacture of perfumes. The mimic’s internal organs
item that touches a mimic is held fast. Alcohol will weaken the glue are considered tasty delicacies in some cultures.
in three rounds, enabling the character to break free, or the character
may attempt to make an open doors roll to break free. Only one at-
tempt may be made per character, and no other action, offensive or
defensive, may be performed during the round that the attempt is
being made. A mimic may neutralize its glue at any time that it de-

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immune to acid attacks and is unaffected by molds, green slime, and
various puddings.

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Mind Flayer (Illithid)

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Any subterranean
FREQUENCY: Rare
ORGANIZATION:
ACTIVITY CYCLE: &RPPXQLW\
DIET: Any
INTELLIGENCE:
TREASURE: &DUQLYRUH EUDLQV
ALIGNMENT: Genius (17-18)
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Lawful evil

NO. APPEARING: 1-4
ARMOR CLASS: 5
MOVEMENT: 12
HIT DICE: 8+4
THAC0: 11
NO. OF ATTACKS: 4
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2; see below
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Mind blast, see below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Magical powers
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 90%
SIZE: M (6’ tall)
MORALE:
XP VALUE: &KDPSLRQ VSHFLDO
9,000 (7,000 for psionic version)

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dark; its powers are formidable and it feeds on the brains of any crea- union of its brains rules the community. The elder-brain has a telepath-
ture it encounters. Using arcane powers, it enslaves or destroys its foes, ic range of 2 to 5 miles, depending on its age and size. It does not attack,
which include such powerful creatures as drow and kuo-toa.
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Mind Flayers stand about 6 feet tall and have hideous mauve skin
that glistens with slime. The head resembles an octopus, with white FUHDWXUHV VR D PLQG ÁD\HU ZLWKLQ LWV WHOHSDWKLF UDGLXV FDQ EH VXUSULVHG
eyes (no pupils are evident) and four tentacles around its mouth, a only by non-intelligent creatures. The range of the elder-brain deter-
mines the territory claimed and defended by the community, though
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Illithids have infravision. They can communicate with any crea- eating, communicating with the elder-brain, and debating on the best

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they often accompany their thoughts with hissing, and the eager
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with high, stiff collars, adorned with symbols of death and despair. 0LQG ÁD\HUV DUH DUURJDQW YLHZLQJ DOO RWKHU VSHFLHV RQO\ DV FDWWOH WR
be fed upon. They prefer to eat the brains of thinking creatures.
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Ecology: 0LQG ÁD\HUV OLYH DERXW \HDUV 7KH\ DUH ZDUP EORRGHG
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feet wide at the opposite end. All within the cone must make a saving DPSKLELDQV DQG VSHQG WKH ÀUVW \HDUV RI OLIH DV WDGSROHV VZLPPLQJ
throw vs. wands or be stunned and unable to act for 3d4 rounds. The in the elder-brain pool until they either die (which most do) or grow
illithid tries to grab one or two stunned victims (requiring normal at- into adult illithids. On an irregular basis, adult illithids feed brains
tack rolls if others try to prevent this) and escape with them. to the tadpoles, which do not molest the elder-brain. Illithids are her-
maphroditic; each can produce one tadpole twice in its life.
The illithid keeps some victims as slaves and feeds on the brains of
the others. When devouring the brain of a stunned victim, it inserts 0LQG ÁD\HU LFKRU LV DQ HIIHFWLYH LQJUHGLHQW LQ D potion of ESP.
its tentacles into the victim’s skull and draws out its brain, killing the
Psionic Illithids
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victim. A tentacle which hits causes 2 hp damage and holds the victim. themselves), have most of the same statistics and abilities as other mind
A tentacle does no damage while holding, and can be removed with
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kills the victim in one round. If preferred, the DM can simply roll 1d4 stiff-collared robes preferred by their cousins.
for the number of rounds required to kill a struggling victim.
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round, as a 7th-level mage: suggestion, charm person, charm monster, ESP, Level Dis/Sci/Dev Attack/Defense Score PSPs
levitate, astral projection, and plane shift. All saving throws against these = Int 1d100 + 250
powers are made at a –4, due to the creature’s mental prowess. 10 4/5/15 EW, II/All

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illithids have at least the following powers:
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‡ Psychokinesis - Devotions: control body, levitation.
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They live in underground cities of 200 to 2,000 illithids, plus at least two chometabolic power).
slaves per illithid. All the slaves are under the effects of a charm person ‡ Psychoportation - Sciences: probability travel, teleport. Devotions:
or charm monster spell, and obey their illithid masters without question. astral projection.
‡ Telepathy - Sciences: domination, mindlink. Devotions: awe, con-
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251

Minotaur

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Temperate and subtropical labyrinths
FREQUENCY: Rare
ORGANIZATION:
ACTIVITY CYCLE: &ODQ
DIET: Night
INTELLIGENCE:
TREASURE: &DUQLYRUH PDQ HDWHU
ALIGNMENT: Low (5-7)

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NO. APPEARING: 1-8
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVEMENT: 12
HIT DICE: 6+3
THAC0: 13
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-8/2-8 or 1-4/by weapon type
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Grapple, charge
SPECIAL DEFENSES: +2 bonus on surprise roll
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Nil
SIZE: L (7½ ‘ tall)
MORALE: Elite (13) + Special
XP VALUE: 1,400
3,000
Elder

Minotaurs are either cursed humans or the offspring of minotaurs and
humans. They usually dwell in underground labyrinths, for they are
not confused in these places, which gives them an advantage over their
prey.

Minotaurs are huge, well over 7 feet tall, and quite broad and mus-
cular. They have the head of a bull but the body of a human male.
Their fur is brown to black while their body coloring varies as would

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Combat: Minotaurs are very strong (equivalent human Strength of Minotaurs speak their own primitive language and are 25% likely
18). Against man-sized opponents (minimum 6 feet tall) they may to speak a halting form of common. They have little culture; their lives
butt for 2-8 points of damage. Against smaller opponents, they bite resemble animals more than humans. Their culture venerates physi-
for 1-4 points of damage. If a minotaur is 30 feet or more from its
opponent, it can lower its head and charge against any creature that FDO VWUHQJWK DERYH DOO HOVH DQG SDUWLFXODUO\ VWURQJ KXPDQ ÀJKWHUV KDYH
is at least 6 feet tall. If successful, the charge causes double head- been known to earn their respect. They worship crude gods and have
butt damage. In addition to these attacks, most minotaurs also carry ZHDN FOHULFV PD[LPXP UG OHYHO VKDPDQ 5XPRUV SHUVLVW RI PRUH LQ-
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ÁLFWV QRUPDO GDPDJH Ecology: The curse which creates minotaurs is unknown, but sages
suspect it involves “crimes against the natural order.” Minotaurs are
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have infravision, and can track prey by scent like a ranger, with 50% JUHDW DQG LOO WHPSHUHG KXPDQ ÀJKWHU KH ZDQWHG WR EH DV VWURQJ DV D
accuracy. They always pursue an unfamiliar scent. Minotaurs are im- bull and his wish was granted in the most hideous manner possible.
mune to maze spells. They attack any intruder without fear, and will Minotaurs breed with human females to produce offspring, which
retreat only if the creature is obviously beyond their ability to defeat (+3 are male minotaurs. Minotaurs have a lifespan of 200 years. They
to morale score in combat). can live without food for years at a time, but are always hungry
unless they are fed regularly. They are meat-eaters, but their curse
Habitat/Society: Minotaurs live in communities of up to eight mem-
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elder minotaur with 18/50 Strength and 8 + 4 Hit Dice. The minotaur those who were born as minotaurs cannot be made human. Gnolls
elder is the clan leader; he remains in the center of the labyrinth and are their natural enemies; they will kill each other on sight.
raises young minotaurs while others hunt. He is always encountered in
the center of a labyrinth. Minotaur components are sometimes used in spells and potions,
and might be used in magical items involving strength, location, and
A minotaur’s labyrinth is rarely natural. Often an evil wizard or a misdirection.
tyrant will construct a labyrinth and place the minotaur family there,
feeding it prisoners and slaves on a regular basis.

Occasionally this tyrant will be killed and the minotaurs forced to
fend for themselves; since creatures rarely enter a labyrinth on their
own accord, these minotaurs will usually be ravenously hungry.

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Mist, Crimson Death

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Bogs, swamps
FREQUENCY: Very rare
ORGANIZATION: Solitary
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Night
DIET:
INTELLIGENCE: &DUQLYRUH
TREASURE: Genius (17-18)
ALIGNMENT: Z
Neutral evil

NO. APPEARING: 1
ARMOR CLASS: 0 (4)
MOVEMENT: Fl 12, Fl 6 after feeding (B)
HIT DICE: 13
THAC0: 7
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 3-30
SPECIAL ATTACKS: See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 95%
SIZE: M (6’)
MORALE:
XP VALUE: &KDPSLRQ
9,000

The crimson death is a malevolent, vaporous creature that feeds on the It maintains a lair in a thicket, undercut bank, or a hollow space un-
der a windfall. There the monster stores the valuables it collects from
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The body of the crimson death is a humanoid-shaped cloud of pale intended victims. The lair may also contain the remains of past victims.

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to infravision. During this time, the creature has an initiative bonus of quires one victim per week. If more people are available, the monster
may feed continuously until destroyed or driven off.
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visible by normal or infravision. The cloud possesses humanoid fea- Legends tell of a connection between crimson deaths and vampires.
One tale suggests that, when an undead vampire is destroyed, its spirit
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a vampire is created, the monster’s lost soul is reborn elsewhere as a
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actual death of a vampire. stored to normal life if it is rejoined by its crimson death counterpart. A

The crimson death’s language is a barely audible series of whispers. WKLUG OHJHQG VD\V WKDW H[WUHPHO\ HYLO DLU HOHPHQWDOV DUH FRQGHPQHG DQG
It can communicate with other vaporous beings such as air elementals. cast out into the Prime Material plane in the forms of crimson deaths.
It communicates with humanoids only if it is their captive.
Ecology: The crimson death is a dangerous predator that roams the
Combat: The monster attacks only to feed or defend itself. It surrounds swamps like a living ghost. A crimson death can be collected and
its victim with vaporous tentacles. Whenever it hits, the tentacles drain imprisoned in an airtight container. This does not harm it. A crim-
son death in such a container may be mistaken for, or mislabeled
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son death, the starving creature immediately attacks its unwitting
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by magical weapons of +2 or better. After feeding, the creature attains
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more slowly (Fl 6), and can be struck by magical weapons of +1 or
better. VWHDG\ VXSSO\ RI YLFWLPV 7KH\ PDNH H[FHOOHQW DOOLHV IRU WKRVH GZHOOLQJ
in or near their lairs.
When a crimson death dies, it immediately dissipates into the air

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The crimson death is able to carry loads by levitating anything

surrounded by its vaporous mass. Despite its vaporous nature, the
crimson death possesses strength equal to a normal human. It is able
to carry a passive weight equal to an adult human. If it attempts to
pick up a struggling victim, it must make a successful attack roll for
each round it carries the person. Failure means the person drops to
the ground (suffering damage appropriate to the height of the fall).

Habitat/Society: The crimson death dwells in the bogs and marshes
where chill and damp prevail. The creature is nearly invisible in its na-
tive habitat.

The crimson death is a secretive creature. It prefers to feed on solitary
beings, since these are easy to sneak up on and have no allies to lend
them support. If several people are present, the crimson death tries to
pick off the guard while the others sleep; it then feeds on the others at
its leisure. In order to conceal its presence, the crimson death disposes
of corpses in its lair or a deep bog.

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Mist, Vampiric

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Non-arctic/Swamps and subterranean
FREQUENCY: Rare
ORGANIZATION: Solitary
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Night
DIET: Blood
INTELLIGENCE: Average (8-10)
TREASURE: D in lair
ALIGNMENT: Neutral evil

NO. APPEARING: 1-3
ARMOR CLASS: 4 (8 when substantial)
MOVEMENT: 12 (6 when substantial)
HIT DICE: 3
THAC0: See below
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-8
SPECIAL ATTACKS: See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: See below
SIZE: M (5’-8’ tall)
MORALE: Elite (13-14)
XP VALUE: 270

These gaseous monsters prey on all living creatures, enveloping them
with their gaseous tendrils, then draining their blood for food.

Vampiric mists appear as thick, billowing clouds, 5 to 8 feet in di-

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when sated. Vampiric mists speak no language, but they communicate
through a limited form of telepathy. These creatures reek of old blood
and are often smelled before seen.

Combat: Vampiric mists automatically sense the presence of any warm- Blood draining is not a form of regeneration; a mist that loses hit
blooded creature within 50 feet. Hungry mists take the shortest route points in combat must heal those points normally. Keep track of a

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or through narrow cracks. Their path can be blocked by nonporous ob- (this total starts at 24 and goes down with damage caused to the
stacles, but vampiric mists are intelligent and if any reasonable path mist). Each time the mist is wounded, reduce both the current hit

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the mist dies. Hit points gained by draining blood are added to the
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a mist goes unfed, it loses 1 hit point. Vampiric mists whose hit point damage to the mist). Hit points lost due to starvation are subtracted
totals reach 0 due to starvation die. To regain hit points, vampiric from the current hit points only. The current hit points may never
mists must drain fresh blood from living victims (hence the mist’s
name). For each 2 hit points of blood drained, the mist regains 1 hit H[FHHG WKH PLVW·V PD[LPXP KLW SRLQW WRWDO $IWHU WKH FXUUHQW EDWWOH
point.
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protection worn (+1, +2, etc.) but ignore magical shields. The touch
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ed to hit number means the mist has enveloped its victim. Enveloped search of warm-blooded victims. They prefer lone victims, but hungry
victims are automatically hit each round until either the mist dies, mists sometimes raid towns at night, slaying livestock and draining vic-
tims in their sleep, before slipping out at dawn.
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enveloping vampiric mist divide their damage evenly—half against Ecology: First thought to be immature forms of crimson death, it is now
the mist, half against the victim. Only the enveloped victim may at- NQRZQ WKDW WKHVH ÀHQGV ZHUH GHOLEHUDWHO\ FUHDWHG E\ D SRZHUIXO YDP-
tack the mist without harm to himself. However, because of the dis- pire wizard.
orienting effect of rapid blood loss, enveloped victims may not use
any spells or magical devices that require concentration. Vampiric mists reproduce via division. A mist is 10% likely to divide
during its substantial stage immediately after feeding. The two mists
While blood draining is mainly used to feed, the ability can also be created have 3 Hit Dice each, but only 4 hit points per die (thus they are
born ravenously hungry).
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upon the ground. Vampiric mists prey on all warm-blooded creatures. No animals
hunt vampiric mist deliberately, though stirges, leeches, and other
Normally, a vampiric mist is damaged only by magical weapons or bloodsuckers are sometimes drawn (fatally) to their smell. vampiric
by spells that effect air. Lightning bolt and magic missile are also effective. mists have no known life span. They live until they starve, are slain,
or reproduce.
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mist takes on substance. This substantial stage lasts 1d6 turns. During

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may be hit by normal weapons.

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Mold

Brown Russet Yellow

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Subterranean Subterranean Subterranean
FREQUENCY
ORGANIZATION: Very rare Very rare Uncommon
ACTIVITY CYCLE:
DIET: Patch Patch Patch
INTELLIGENCE:
TREASURE: Any Any Any
ALIGNMENT:
Heat Moisture Mental energy

Non- (0) Non- (0) Non- (0)

Nil Nil Nil

Neutral Neutral Neutral

NO. APPEARING: 1 patch 1 patch 1 patch
ARMOR CLASS: 9 9 9
MOVEMENT: 0 0 0
HIT DICE: N/A N/A N/A
THAC0: N/A N/A N/A
NO. OF ATTACKS: 0 0 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: N/A N/A N/A
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Freezing Spores Poison spores
Affected only
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Absorb heat Immune to
weapons, E\ ÀUH
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Nil
FROG ÀUH 20%
SIZE: S-L Nil S-L
S-L N/A
MORALE: N/A N/A 65
35
XP VALUE: 15 Anyone who dies from spore sickness undergoes a transformation
and begins to sprout russet mold growths; when completely covered in
Molds are a variety of spore-producing fungi that form in decaying mold (1d4 + 20 hours), he becomes a mold man or vegepygmy. A hold
food or in warm, moist places. These fungi usually have a woolly or plant spell will halt the growth of the mold for the duration of the spell,
while a cure disease spell destroys it within an hour after death; after
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varieties of monstrous molds that pose a deadly threat to adventurers:
brown, russet, and yellow mold.

Brown Mold Yellow Mold
Brown mold is found in damp subterranean areas, such as caverns and This mold is pale yellow to golden orange in color. If touched roughly,
caves. It is light to golden brown in color. Brown mold feeds by absorb- it may (50% chance) emit a cloud of spores in a 10-foot radius. Any crea-
ing heat, even body heat; where brown mold grows, the temperature is ture caught in this cloud must roll a successful saving throw vs. poison
below average. Direct sunlight or ultraviolet light kills it. or die. A cure disease spell and a resurrection spell within 24 hours are
necessary to restore life.
If a warm-blooded creature comes within 5 feet of a brown mold,
the mold drains heat equal to 4d8 points of damage from its victim, Fire of any sort destroys yellow mold. A continual light spell renders
per round. A ring of warmth provides complete protection against this it dormant for 2d6 turns.
attack. Brown mold grows instantly from heat. If a torch is used in its
YLFLQLW\ LW GRXEOHV LQ VL]H LI ÁDPLQJ RLO LV XVHG LW TXDGUXSOHV DQG ÀUH- Yellow mold colonies of over 300 square feet are sometimes sentient
ball-type spells cause it to grow eight-fold. (1 in 6 chance). These molds sense creatures within 60 feet, and may
project their spores that distance. Twice per day, they may use a sug-
Brown mold is not fed by cold light sources (e.g., OLJKW IDHULH ÀUH gestion on someone within that radius; in addition to the saving throw,
The only magic that affects it are disintegrate (which destroys it), plant- the victim must successfully roll an Intelligence check or lose 1 point of
affecting magic, and cold spells. Ice storms or walls of ice cause it to Intelligence permanently (it is devoured by the mold).
go dormant for 5d6 turns. A cold wand, white dragon breath, or a cone
of cold kills it. Brown mold does not affect cold-using creatures such as Level Dis/Sci/Dev Attack/ Power PSPs
white dragons, winter wolves, ice toads, etc. 1 2/0/2 1d10 × 5
Defense Score
Russet Mold II/Nil 15
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ture similar to cold porridge; it is covered by short, hair-like growths (special)
that stand upright and wave as if they were in a cold breeze. It resem-
bles rust at distances beyond 30 feet (70% chance of error). It is immune Telepathy: mindwipe, id insinuation.
to weapons and most spells; it is affected only by alcohol, acid, and Metapsionics: psionic sense (1d100 + 20’ range, no cost).
salt, which kill it; a cure disease or a continual light spell also destroys it.
Only sentient yellow molds (1 in 6 chance) have psionic powers. Such
Russet mold continuously emits a cloud of spores in a threefoot creatures are also immune to psionic attacks unless the creature is being
radius. All creatures in this cloud suffer 5d4 points of damage (per aided by one who can communicate with plants.
round in the cloud) and must roll a successful saving throw vs. poison
or become infected with spore sickness. Victims of spore sickness are
instantly paralyzed and die in 5d4 minutes unless a cure disease spell is
cast on them.

255

Mold Man (Vegepygmy)

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Tropical or subtropical moist
forests and caverns
FREQUENCY: Very rare
ORGANIZATION: Tribe
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Any
DIET:
INTELLIGENCE: &DUQLYRUH
TREASURE: Low (5-7)
ALIGNMENT: O, P
Neutral

NO. APPEARING: 6-24 or 30-300
ARMOR CLASS: 4
MOVEMENT: 12
HIT DICE: 1 to 6
THAC0: 1 or 2 HD: 19
3 or 4 HD: 17
NO. OF ATTACKS: 5 or 6 HD: 15
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1
SPECIAL ATTACKS: 1-6 or by weapon
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: See below
SIZE: Nil
MORALE: S-M (2’-4½’)
XP VALUE: Average (8-10)
1 HD: 120
2 HD: 175
3 HD: 270
4 HD: 420
5 HD: 650
6 HD: 2,000

Mold men, sometimes derogatorily called vegepygmies or even mold- Attacks from piercing weapons cause only 1 point of damage
ies, are short, bipedal fungus creatures. They have sharp, thorn-like to mold men. They are immune to electrical attacks, as well as all
claws, and leaf-like tendrils form a fringe on their shoulders, abdo- FKDUP VSHOOV H[FHSW WKRVH ZKLFK DIIHFW SODQWV 0ROG PHQ DOZD\V UH-
PHQV DQG OLPEV $ WRSNQRW RI WKHVH WHQGULOV VLWV DW WKH DSH[ RI D YHJ- ceive saving throws vs. enchantments, even if one is not normally
epygmy’s head. allowed.

The coloration of mold men matches their surroundings; forest About half of all of their hunting parties are accompanied by a pack
mold men have brown skin and green tendrils, while those found un- of thornies as well. Mold men settlements always hold 1-4 packs of
derground might have gray skin and black tendrils. Mold men are 1½ thornies (see thorny, under Plant, Dangerous).
feet tall, plus ½ foot per Hit Die.
Habitat/Society: Mold men form primitive, settled tribes. Their lairs are
Although they do not have a spoken language, vegepygmies are usually found in warm underground areas, though some tribes have
capable of vocalized cries. They normally communicate by tapping on lairs in the underbrush of deep, dark forests and jungles. Tribes are
their chests and on trees or stones. very territorial.

Combat: Parties of mold men hunt near their lairs. In their home terri- 0ROG PHQ FR H[LVW ZHOO ZLWK SODQW DQG IXQJXV OLIH 7KH\ RIWHQ XVH
tory, mold men blend into their surroundings, so opponents receive a shriekers to guard their lairs, and mold men native to the lair can pass
–2 penalty to surprise rolls. by those shriekers unnoticed. Russet mold is usually found in the vicin-
ity of a mold man lair as well.
Mold men will attack any form of animal life for food. Though ca-
New mold men are created by russet mold, by their leaders’ spore
SDEOH RI XVLQJ WKHLU QDWXUDO FDPRXÁDJH IRU DPEXVK WKH\ VHOGRP XVH attacks, or by budding. The latter occurs only if food is plentiful. Russet
other tricks or traps, preferring direct assault. molds produce 5 HD mold men, while leaders create 4 HD mold men,
and normal budding produces 1 HD mold men.
Half of the mold men in a group have 1 HD, while 25% have 2 HD.
The rest are 3 or 4 HD (equal chances). For every 50 mold men, there Mold men have been known to associate with myconids, which view
is a subchief with 5 HD and 1d4 + 1 bodyguards with 3 HD each. Each them as rustic cousins.
tribe of mold men is led by a chief with 6 HD and 2d4 bodyguards
with 4 HD each. Ecology: Mold men live by scavenging and hunting. They will eat
meat in any condition, from fresh to carrion. In times of great need,
Half of the mold men encountered carry spears, while the others they have been known to eat other mold men, or even myconids,
use clubs or go without weapons (equal chances). though they seldom attack members of their own or an allied tribe.

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poison or be paralyzed, dying in 5d4 minutes unless treated by a cure
disease spell. Victims who die in this manner are reborn 1d4 + 20 hours
later as mold men with 4 HD. These individuals generally become the
chief’s bodyguards.

256

Mongrelman

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Any
FREQUENCY: Rare
ORGANIZATION: Tribal
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Night
DIET: Omnivore
INTELLIGENCE: Low to Average (5-10)
TREASURE:
ALIGNMENT: & LQ ODLU
Lawful neutral
NO. APPEARING:
ARMOR CLASS: 1-100
MOVEMENT: 5
HIT DICE: 9
THAC0: 1-4
1-2 HD: 19
NO. OF ATTACKS: 3-4 HD: 17
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1
1-4 (1 HD), 1-6 (2 HD), 1-8 (3 HD),
SPECIAL ATTACKS: 1-10 (4 HD) or by weapon type
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE:
SIZE: &DPRXÁDJH PLPLFU\
MORALE: Nil
XP VALUE: M (5’ to 7’ tall)
Steady (12)
1 HD: 35
2 HD: 65
3 HD: 120
4 HD: 175
Leader: 270

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orcs, gnolls, ogres, dwarves, hobgoblins, elves, bugbears, bully- least one with 2 Hit Dice; for every 30, there is one with 3 Hit Dice;
wugs, and many others. Their appearance varies greatly, combin- and for every 40, there is one with 4 Hit Dice. In a community where
ing the worst features of their parent stocks. They are usually clad
in dirty rags; they are ashamed of their appearance and try keep WKH\ DUH QRW KHOG DV WKUDOOV WKHUH DUH XVXDOO\ D OHDGHU $& 0RYH
their bodies concealed, especially among strangers. They have no
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with grunts, whistles, growls, and gestures. Their names often mim-
ic animal noises. any lawful or good society, and are usually enslaved or abused by evil
or chaotic groups. Thus mongrelmen are found as either slaves or serfs,
Combat: Mongrelmen have three special abilities that help them to sur- working long hours for evil humans or humanoids in a dismal com-
munity, or as refugees living in abandoned ruins. Enslaved mongrel-
YLYH PLPLFU\ SLFNSRFNHWLQJ DQG FDPRXÁDJH men are not willing to rebel, but wait patiently for their masters to be
Mimicry enables them to imitate the sounds made by any monster or destroyed by outside forces. They prefer to live an orderly day-to-day

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ing spirits’ death wail, for instance), which they cannot imitate. A mongrelman prides itself in the ability to survive; they consider the

Pickpocketing enables them to acquire items that they could not oth- title “The Survivor” to be more esteemed than “The Great.” For them,
erwise obtain (they have a 70% chance of success). patience is a greater virtue than being good at the arts of war. A mon-
grelman performs acts of violence only in self-defense or (in the case of
&DPRXÁDJH HQDEOHV WKHP WR KLGH WKHPVHOYHV DQG WKHLU LWHPV ZLWK slaves) on the orders of their masters; free mongrelmen do not hesitate
great skill. The base chance of being unnoticed is 80%, and it requires to kill anyone they believe threatens their community. They prefer to

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they try to steal what they require (food, tools, etc.).
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Free mongrelmen raise domestic game and grow fruits and vegeta-
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noticed unless they are moved or touched (or move themselves, in the
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unrecognizable at ranges greater than 50 feet (this varies with size and
type of structure). Ecology: 0RQJUHOPHQ DUH RPQLYRURXV EXW WKHLU WHHWK DUH PRVW HIÀFLHQW
at eating meat. The life span of a free mongrelman is between 25 and 35
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members of any group encountered are armed with blowguns and poi- rate is very high. Their major enemies are tribes of wandering human-
son or paralyzing darts. oids that hunt them for sport.

257

Morkoth

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Any aquatic
FREQUENCY: Very rare
ORGANIZATION: Solitary
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Night
DIET:
INTELLIGENCE: &DUQLYRUH
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ALIGNMENT: ([FHSWLRQDO
G in lair
NO. APPEARING:
ARMOR CLASS: &KDRWLF HYLO
MOVEMENT:
HIT DICE: 1
THAC0: 3
NO. OF ATTACKS: Sw 18
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 7
SPECIAL ATTACKS: 13
SPECIAL DEFENSES: 1
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 1-10
SIZE: Hypnosis
MORALE:
XP VALUE: 6SHOO UHÁHFWLRQ
Nil
M (6’ long)
Elite (14)
1,400

2I DOO WKH FUHDWXUHV WKDW LQKDELW WKH GHHS RQO\ WKH NUDNHQ H[FHHGV WKH Morkoths realize that other intelligent creatures like treasure, so they
morkoth in malice and cruelty. Also known as the “wraith of the deep”, collect belongings from the creatures they kill to use in bargaining with
the morkoth lurks in tunnels hoping to lure its victims into a trap from other creatures. They place no value on gold or gems or even magical
which they cannot escape. items. Morkoths enjoy deception above all else. They do not enslave

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contain considerable variation, so no one is certain what they really would not survive long.

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octopus’s beak. They are most frequently described as being between 5
to 6 feet long, inky black in color, with faint luminescent silver patches. FLHV RI ÀVK ZLWK KXPDQ DQG VTXLG LQÁXHQFHV 6DJHV DUH XQVXUH LI WKLV
species occurred by chance or design. Morkoths are carnivorous and
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such as sharks, octopi, kuo-toans, and sahuagin. The life spans of male
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depths. Morkoths have infravision with a 90-foot range. They speak
their own language. Once every ten years, a morkoth leaves its tunnels and wanders the
seas searching for a mate, leaving a distinctive odor trail that is easy
Combat: A morkoth attacks by snapping with its squid-like beak, for morkoths to identify and follow. After mating, the male morkoth
returns to its tunnels and the female lays a clutch of about 25 eggs,
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no size L). As a victim passes over a tunnel, he is drawn in by a hyp- journey.
notic pattern, which leads him toward the central chamber. As the
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Habitat/Society: Morkoths are normally solitary creatures. They some-

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occasional slave. If approached by evil sea humanoids for assistance,
morkoths may strike a bargain but often betray their “allies” at the most
opportune moment.

Morkoths rarely leave their tunnels. The tunnels are originally natu-
ral, but are slowly carved over the course of centuries by the morkoths
so that the central chamber grows larger. Morkoths sometimes build
their tunnels near hot air vents, so the water in morkoth lairs may be
warmer than normal.

258

Muckdweller

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: 7HPSHUDWH RU WURSLFDO 6ZDPS
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Mudman

CLIMATE/TERRAIN: $Q\ SRRO
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