Warlock’ s Cnower Credits Clerical Bules—Kennet M. Bahl Thievish Bales—Mtke Lowry and Bat Shea Other Rules and Text—Nich Sanit Playtesting—Pasadena Playtest Group and The Caltech Gamers Special thanks to: Barry Wilson and Larry White, for asking questions; Pat Shea, for writing down the answer Kenneth M. Bahl, for typing up the tntermedtate versions; Carl J Tydick, for helping type tables: Bana Rasmussen, for losing his temper constructively: and Anne Wilson, mho made me keep the rules playable, and got me started in making the magic and monsters real. Art Credits: Mythical Beasts, Alchemist and Castle by Erte Alley Cartoons by James Balph Ahern 333 Gover by Tim Finkas Distributed by: Balboa Game Co., Inc. 630 WY. Willow Long Beach, Ca. 90806 Warlock’s Tower Copyright © Balboa Game Company, 1979. All Rights Reserved. Except for brief passages for purposes of review, the contents of these rules may not be reproduced or republished by any mechanical means without the express written permission of Balboa Game Company and the author of the text.Cable ‘Tante oF CONTENTS IntRopucrion OPTIONAL ADVANCEMENT RULES NoN-HUMAN CHaracter Nores FAMILIARS. SPECIAL SAVING THRows DisPeLUNG UNDEAD HicH LeveL ADVANCEMENT TABLES (Macic Users, Eves, CLenics, Cenrauas Were CREATURES EQUIPMENT & EXPENSES ‘STRONGHOLDS Hireuwncs, Compat RULES Mostens & ENCOUNTERS Monster List DesiantNa Monsters Monster Savine THRow Matrix MonsrEx Savinc THROW NoTes TREASURE CLASSES Gems AND JEWELRY ENCOUNTER MODIFIERS MEN AND ANIMALS Cargiep Macic Treas ApvANCED TaIEVIstt RULES ADVANCED CLERICAL RULES ADVANCED Maaic RULES SPELL BooKs SpeLt DescriPTions SevenTH Levet Spett List Eicura Levet Speut List REINCARNATION Bopy Destruction 6 ‘Tuusves) 10 m3 14533 14-26 26-27 of Contents Maaic Ire Rutes 46-76 UsING Macic ITEMs 46 RESEARCHING Macic ITEMS 46-47 Covstauctine Macic Irems 47-48 REPAIRING Macic Items 8 Wainine Scrouis 8 Coxsrructine Macic WEAPONS 48-50 ConsTRUCTING ARMOR AND SHIELDS 50-51 Coxstructine Waxps 51-52 Cowstauctina STAVES 32 PorioN MANUFACTURE TABLE 32 ALCHEMISTS AND POTION MANUFACTURE 52-53 Constauctine Rios ‘AND MISCELLANEOUS Maote ITEMS 54-55 Macic ITEM Destruction 35-56 Macic ITEM List AND TABLES 56-61 ‘TREASURE MAGIC $6 IDeNtiFYING AND AwaLyziNG Macc ITems RULES AND DESCRIPTIONS (BY TYPE) 62-76 ‘SCROLLS AND BOoKs 62-63 INTELLIGENT WEAPONS 63-65 NON-INTELLIGENT WEAPONS 65 ARMOR AND SHIELDS 65-66 Porions 66-67 STAVES 67-69 Wanps 6 Rinos 69-71 MiscELLANEOUS Macic ITEMS 71-76 HeLMs n Ctoaxs 2 Boos n MeDanuions Pa AwuLeTs B ScaRans 714 GaUNTLETS AND Gloves 1675 BELTS AND GIRDLES % CONTAINERS 715-76 MISCELLANEOUS SHAPES 76 Powson 7” A Supplement for Fantasy Games, ‘The Complete Warlock’ Especially ‘Warlock’ s Onwer Introduction Welcome to Warlock’s Tower. The set of rules you hold in your hands are designed to be a major supplement to The Complete Warlock, published last year. In addition, with the information contained in this introduction, you can apply many of the things you find herein to other medieval fantasy games, especially role- playing ones. There are several basic rules contained in The Complete Warlock that you will want to become familiar with, if you do not already know those rules. It is best if you at least read The Complete Warlock, but if you cannot, you can adapt Warlock’s Tower in the following manner: These rules are based on the premise that there are characters living in a medieval fantasy setting, roughly similar to Europe at the start of the 14th Century, with the exceptions of the existence of magical and other forces that the Europe of the world that most of you are familiar with never found. Thus, there is magic, there are dragons and other monsters, and clerics perform what ‘would be considered minor miracles on a daily basis. Further, there are Adventurers, which is what your characters" are, and these Adventurers, no matter what their natural tendencies and alignments, are out to achieve things, to slay monsters and gain treasures and things like that. Due to the greedy tendencies of these characters, they acquire and spend a lot of money, causing the monetary system to be much more inflated than it would have been in the Europe of the time of your ancestors. This can be seen in the cost of building strongholds, and in daily living ‘expenses. Lots of money causes Prices to be high. If the world in which you choose to play has less money, adjust prices accordingly. Speaking of money, we use an exchange rate of 10 silver pieces equals 1 gold piece. 20 copper pieces equal 1 silver piece. 5 gold pieces equal 1 piece of platinum, Our coins weigh 1/20 of a pound. The basic combat system assumes that, as characters get to bbe higher level, they can defend themselves better, as well as attack better, and thus we have a system of Attack and Defense Levels. Attack Levels allow you to hit and damage things more often in combat, and Defense Levels help prevent you from getting hit and damaged. The basic magic _ system assumes two major things not contained in some fantasy games: that the effort of casting spells may be measured, with the maximum amount of magic that a magic user may cast being determined by his Spell Point limits and the costs in Spell Points of the spells; and that magic is divided into six major classes, each of which represents magical and/or natural elements, These six classes are: Type I, magic of earth and body; Type Il, magic of fire and destruction; Type Ill, magic of the personal will; Type IV, magic of outside spirits and forces; Type V, magic of water and life, as well as cold; ‘Type Vi, magic of air, light and heat. It is easier for a magic user to cast spells of a class to which he has dedicated himself, and harder to throw spells of the class of the natural opposite of his ‘own class. Magic users have a Spell Point allotment per day 2 equal to their Hit Points plus their levels plus a possible bonus for high Intelligence. A magic user of 11th level with 24 hit points, and an Intelligence of 16 would’ have a total of 41 spell points. Use this to compare with your own system if you need to figure out how long it takes to construct magic items. The higher level magical and clerical spells, and the thievish abilities, listed in Warlock’s Tower often refer you to material found in The Complete Warlock. It just isn't possible for us to repeat all of this information here, and so again we suggest that you at least read those rules. The Monster List. and information contained in these Pages can be used with other games without too much difficulty. A copy of the Natural Weapon Attack Matrix from The Complete Warlock will translate the weapon numbers to descriptions of how the monster fights. Just remember that, in our rules, the Armor Classes go from 1 being Unarmored to 8 being Plate. and Shield. Leather is Armor Class 2. Shield is 3. Leather and Shield is 4a. Brigandine is 2b, and Brigandine and Shield is 4b. Chain is 5 (or Sa), and Chain and Shield is 6 (or 6a). Chain Plate is $b, Chain Plate and Shield is 6b. Plate is 7, Plate and Shield is 8. The magic item construction tables and descriptions can be utilized with any similar game, although you might have to alter some of the effects that items have to match your own system. We hope that you find Warlock’s Tower a useful addition to your fantasy gaming, whether by the rules of The Complete Warlock or by any other,Optional Advancement Rules The following rules should be considered optional for the {beginning referee or for inexperienced groups of players. They will, however, add realism to your game at only a small inconvenience. ‘Any character that gains a spell or ability by increasing his level should not gain that spell or ability instantly. Thus, for any character that gains a spell or ability, it takes a number of game days equal to the level of the spell or ability to master the spell or ability enough to use it. Thus, a Thief who has just become 8th level must take 5 days to practice his new Sth level ability before using it. A Magic User or other character class that throws magic must do the same for his spells. This number of days is for each spell or ability, for levels where more than one are gained, and they are added together to find the total number of days of practice needed. In the case of a Thievish character, it takes no. time to REMOVE abilities that are replaced by higher ones of the same type, since these are not forgotten, but simply become part of the higher ability. The sole exception to this practice time needed is the class of Clerics. A Cleric needs to spend an amount of time equal only to his HIGHEST new spell. This time is spent in rest and prayer. Thus a new 8th level Cleric should spend 5 days fasting, praying, etc. Fighters take an amount of time equal to 1 game-day per level in order to gain the benefits of their Fighter Abilities. TI means that, upon reaching 9th level, a Fighter could gain a Fighter Ability of some type with 9 days of practice. (See Special Rules, Fighter, page 11 of The Complete Warlock.)All character types automatically gain the Attack and Defense levels equal to their Hit Dice without further practice, along with adjustments for Strength and Agility. Characters whose Hit Points change with any change in level gain the benefit of the increased Hit Points after one day of rest at home. This does not include time spent resting while on an expedition; a character does not gain levels or hit points under such conditions, but only after returning home or after establishing another place of residence on a permanent basis, if such return is not planned. Thus, if @ character decides to LIVE in a dungeon, or move to a new city, he may gain the benefits of new levels in such places, at the discretion of the referee. The referee should not allow players to simply say “I think I'm going to live here, so here are my hit points.” If @ character does not, or cannot, rest’ or practice " the required amount of time, his benefits do not stack’ up indefinitely. A character that has not rested or practiced at all since he has gained enough experience points to change his level can continue to gain only as many experience points as would still leave him at his new level. Any experience points that would be gained beyond that point are simply wasted. A character does not need to practice enough to gain ALL of his new abilities in order to prevent this experience- Jam, but he MUST take his 1-day rest’ and make Hit Point adjustments. ‘At any level, a character is not required to make use of all of the spells or abilities available to him. Thus, if a magic user or thief goes up in level, he is not required to practice new spells or abilities immediately, or even to decide which ones ‘to learn. A cleric must take time out to pray and gain spells as soon as he can. He can be excused from this requirement temporarily if his healing or other spells are needed by others. Likewise, a fighter is not required to practice for gaining his Fighter Al it stronghold is being attacked at the time, or something like that, * * * Non-Human Character Notes There are certain restrictions in what certain non-human characters. may do, from their sizes and shapes. Some of these restrictions may seem obvious, but all of them should be read and remembered. 3 HALFLINGS: These characters, being only about 3 feet tall, are not capable of using certain weapons and implements made for humans, and can use others only with some sort of penalty. For example, in normal use, Halflings can only use slings and short bows for archery, although a somewhat smaller" crossbow could be designed for a Halfling (it would cause only 1 die of damage instead of the normal 1/4 dice). ‘The availability of special, scaled-down weapons such as this crossbow should be at the discretion of the individual referee. Of the melee weapons, a Halfling could utilize daggers, hatchets and short swords without penalty. If smaller versions are available, maces and warhammers of Halfling size (doing 1 die of damage per blow) could also be used. Likewise a I-die melee spear could be produced. Otherwise, Halflings simply do not have the size and leverage to use other _human-size weapons properly. Thus, if a Halfling attempts to use a human weapon designed to cause 2 or more dice of damage from a normal blow, the Halfling must subtract 1 blow pet phase from the BASIC number of Blows that the weapon strikes per phase, adjusting his own blows further for his own encumberance level. Thus, a Halfling trying to use a Longsword would be using it as if it were a 2 blow per phase weapon. A Morningstar would become a 1 blow per phase weapon, and a Fail would become 0 blows per phase, and thus unusable, CENTAURS: These beings have their own built-in advantages and disadvantages. In the first place, a Centaur is somewhat taller ai the head than a normal human, and so it finds low ceilings to be @ problem. Also, while faster running than a normal human, a Centaur is less maneuverable’ in tight spaces. Basically, a Centaur is happiest outdoors, and thus is not the best of character types in worlds that consist of dungeons and tunnels under the ground. WERE-CREATURES: Characters who are turned into, or reincarnated as, various forms ofwere-creatures, should be handled carefully. The referee should always remember that the being must act within its own restrictions, such as not trying to change shape while wearing. armor, not trying to throw spells while ‘in beast form, and so on. A novice player should be discouraged from playing a were- being character, even in worlds where such optional character types are common, In general, there is a sharp division between the powers and abilities of the being in man-form and beast- form. Remember, in most cases, the beast-form cannot talk, has no hands, does not walk upright, etc, At the same time, the man- form usually has weaker physical skills, may move slower, etc. See Optional Character Classes rules for more details. * * * Familiars When the _—_—Special Characteristics Table indicates that a character has a Familiar, or when the referee determines that a non-player character has one, the Familiar Table can be used to determine just what the familiar Roll ‘the type of familiar on the table for the appropriate alignment. A result of Special should be at the discretion of the referee, _ generally something somewhat unusual, but not altogether impossible. A Unicorn might be one possibility for a Lawful magic user, and so on, After the type of Familiar is determined, the Size and basic Hit Dice should be rolled. Just what the size of a familiar means must be interpreted along with the type. An average Ape would be larger than an average Bird. Just use logic and sense. Familiars have the same characteristics as —_ player characters, and these characteristics should be rolled. They are not, however, adjusted after rolling. ‘A familiar initially has the Hit Dice, and thus the Hit Points, indicated by the _ initial determination. A familiar goes up in level along with its companion magic user. Instead of rolling hit dice as it goes up, however, a Basic Familiar Table Lawful 00-49 Bird 50-90 Cat 91-96 Wolf 97-98 Ape 99 Special Neutral 00-39 Bird 40-85 Cat 86-95 Woll 96:98 Ape 99 Special Chaotic 00-09 Rat 10-30 Bird 31-80 Cat 81-87 Bat 88-92 Ape 93-96 Wolf 97-98 Minor Demon 99 Special Size 00 Tiny 01-15 Smal 16-35 Below Average 36-65 Average 66-85 Above Average 86-98 Large 99 Enormous Hit Dice 0075 1 76-90 2 91-98 3 94 9995 9999 6 99999 7 and 80 on, adds hit points as for each level that a familiar goes up, it adds a number of hit points equal to 1 point per level for each Hit Die that it initially had, plus 1 point for each Hit Die that its magic user companion rolls, as he goes up in level. This means that, if a Familiar originally had 2 hit dice, he would add 2 hits per level, plus 1 hit each time the magic user added to his basic number of hit dice (going from 2nd to 3rd level for example, which from 1 die +2 to 2 dice). This 4 system means that the familiar’s Hit Points remain comparable to those of the magic user companion, and in some cases exceed those of the magic user. The penalty that the magic user with a familiar must pay is that he must subtract from his earned experience an amount equal to the Familiar’s basic hit dice, expressd as a percentage. That is, if it was a 1 Hit Die familiar originally, the magic user loses 1% of his experience as he goes along, this experience being channeled into the familiar ‘A familiar has certain abilities and restrictions. First off, a familiar will only engage’ in combat in its own defense, or if it can defend the magic user companion without strong risk to its own life. A familiar will not willingly commit suicide just for someone’s convenience, nor will it fight in lost causes if both itself and the magic user companion can escape. The fighting abilities of a familiar are determined by its size and type, at the discretion of the referee. That is, the familiar normally uses natural weapons of some kind, teeth, claws, etc., usually Small or Medium sized. This should be determined by the referee when the Familiar is generated initially, and rep~sded for later use. Fansiars with at _least Intelligence 15 can speak the language that is normally used by beings of the alignment of their companion magic users. Thus, a lawful familiar would speak Lawful, if it could speak at all Familiars can understand simple words (like: fly, hide, fight, etc.), and can signal verbally if they notice dangers approaching. 2nd Level familiars can scout ahead of a magic user, if they can do so safely. Such Scouts can signal simple replies, such as ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘danger’, ‘few’, ‘many’, and so on, within ‘the limits of its own understanding and perceptions. A. familiar might not realize that something is dangerous, or simply might not notice. Familiars of 4th level or higher can understand somewhat — more complex commands, such as ‘fly up above’, or ‘look behind that tree’, etc. Familiars will successfully complete such a task a percentage of the time equal to 6 times theaverage of the Wisdom and Intelligence of the familiar, ‘A Familiar that dies may not be raised from the dead by a cleric, but may be reincarnated by magical means. If this is done, do not use the Reincarnation tables, but instead roll again on the Familiar tables to determine what the familiar comes back as. Special Saving Throws When combined with the Special Saving Throw table in 1e Complete Warlock, this table will provide you with almost all of the unusual saving throw categories you will need for special situations. The use of the table itself should be simple to understand: the column on the left, headed ‘Roll Needed,’ indicates the number, from 1-19, that the character must roll ' with some combination of characteristics, to save vs, the specific thing indicated in the columns to the right, The characteristic(s) listed in parenthesis under the heading for each column of saving throws indicates what — characteristic(s) should be checked. The characteristic, or sum of them as indicated, should give a number that is within the range below. You find the number — that matches the one for the character being checked, and read to the left to find out what he needs to roll as his saving throw. Charm I is a specific type of Charm effect that may be magical in nature, or a natural ability of a type of being. Generally, Charm 1 can affect all intelligent beings. It should be used in cases where a Charm ability affects the entire mentality of a character, rather than just the Intelligence or Wisdom. Add the Intelligence and Wisdom of the character together to determine the needed saving throw. Charm II, which is checked vs. the Intelligence of the victim, is for use in cases where there is an attempt at direct telepathic or Psionic control of the victim. Charm III, which is checked vs. the Wisdom of the victim, is used in cases of attempts’ to displace the soul of the victim (as in demonid possession) or in cases where a ‘ght or a sound is sapping thd victim's will SPECIAL SAVING THROWS ROLL CHARM! = CHARM I! CHARM Il = GAZE PAIN NEEDED — (Int + Wis) (Int) (Wisdom) (2xInt + Dex) (Const). 1 36+ 21+ 22+ 54+ 20+ 2 35 20 2 51-53 19 3 33-34 19 20 49-50 18 4 31-32 18 19 46-48 7 5 30 7 8 44-45 16 6 28-29 16 7 41-43 15 z 26-27 8 16 39-40 4 8 25 4 15 36-38 13 9 23-24 13 4 34-35 12 10 21-22 1 13 31-33 "1 1 19-20 " 2 29-30 10 rH 18 10 " 26-28 9 13 1617 9 10 24-25 8 4 14-15 8 8 21-23 7 18 1213 7 8 19-20 6 16 10-11 6 7 16-18 5 7 89 5 6 13-15 4 8 7 4 5 10-12 3 19 & + + o 2 Clerics. vs. Undead Level difference-3-2-10123 456789101112 Lesser (animated) NABCDDEEEFFFFGGG Greater (spirit) NNABCDDDEEEEFFFF Solid (Ghoul, Vampire) NNNAABBBCCCCDDDD Dispel nas no effect Turn affects 1-4 Dispelling Undead Turn affects 1-6 Turn affects 2-8 Turn affects 2-12 Dispel affects 2-12 (or Turn 3-18) Dispel affects 3-18 (or Turn 4-24) Dispel affects 4-24 (or Turn §-30) The Gaze saving throw is used in cases where there is a chance that a character will look at something the sight of which will cause the character harm (the eyes of a vampire, or a medusa, for example). | Take the Intelligence of the character, multiply it times two, and add his Dexterity. The sum is the number checked for the Gaze saving throw. The Pain saving throw, which is checked against the victim's constitution, is used in cases where something causes the character specific intense pain, such as torture. This saving throw is used to determine whether the character remains conscious and aware in such situations, 5 When a cleric uses the Dispel Undead spell (OC), subtract the level of the undead from the level of the cleric. Add or subtract from this number any adjustment for special characteristics or special items being used. Go to the appropriate (Lesser, Greater, or Solid). The letter given tells how many of the undead are turned or dispelled, rolled randomly. Add any bonus for high Wisdom of the cleric to this die roll. With results “E’, ‘F’ or °G’, the cleric, before rolling for numbers affected, may chodse to ‘turn’ or ‘Dispel’ the urldead. ‘Turning’ one or more undead forces it or them to move directly away irom the cleric to a distance of at least 24", or as far away as it or they can go. ‘Dispelling’ an undead de-animates animated undead, and destroys undead in spirit form. Solid undead may never be dispelled, only turned or physically destroyed.High-Level MAGIC USER ADVANCEMENT Levels 21-40 LEVEL HIT DICE EXPERIENCE SPELLS & LEVELS POINTS jb et et ee ee 21 10+3 PIPS 1,400,000 GiPeT 64 5, Nop I Or 22 10+4 PIPS 1,600,000 oS Tein O ae Bn Wec9 2 as 23 1141 PIP 1,800,000 AGB aOsf8. Se 24 1142 PIPS 2,000,000 NSes6 1-20 Weg ee 25 1143 PIPS 2,200,000 ISO GT 6 hee te case 26 1144 PIPS 2,400,000 (ASAD ST AO cd etd ar 12+1 PIP 2,600,000 fi 0: ata? “die ate, 28 42+2 PIPS 2,800,000 A605 <8 07s Gee da Be 29 1243 PIPS. 3,000,000 Se Org? St 5 a8." 30 1244 PIPS 3,200,000, IB 10o8" a7 < Geese Sua? 31 1341 PIP 3,400,000 I= Al; 88: 5s e583 32 1342 PIPS. 3,600,000 Tse 9,8 See Sel 33 1343 PIPS. 3,800,000 Teale O 285" Gao tae? 34 1344 PIPS. 4,000,000 HBS itewidea6 Okt oe oe 35 1441 PIP 4,200,000 HB Sei2 1080s Os cd 36 1442 PIPS 4,400,000 Os 12100" Go aa Ss 37 1443 PIPS. 4,600,000 NMmert9e1099- Ge ah rs 8 38 1444 PIPS. 4,800,000 2 1 11 9 6 6 4 3 39 15+1 PIP 5,000,000 DAS At 10: Tee 6 ged 9 40 15+2 PIPS. 5,200,000 Fleet Foner al eee bet ey ELVISH ADVANCEMENT Levels 21-40 LeveL HIT DICE EXPERIENCE SPELLS & LEVELS POINTS ec eee ee See) 2 12+2 PIPS 2,800,000 GENE G4 AB eed aie = 22 13 3,200,000 SSOP 5 A Ba Pe ca 23 1341 PIP 3,600,000 (Ose. 54 8 oy cnwen 24 1342 PIPS 4,000,000 NOs Bc Seed See lone 25 4 4,400,000, MWDiegTat5, Sg 8 al Gre 26 1441 PIP 4,800,000, Aged ck S an clon 27 1442 PIPS 5,200,000 Maal Geo 554 ds Jin 28 5 5,600,000 fags OSM dBi ol hee 29 1541 PIP 6,000,000 Ae 8 OO 5. Sk a Pie 30 1542 PIPS 6,400,000, M8950 5 xhin 8g Oe. 31 16 6,800,000, Wig8! te Oooh ee 2 a 32 16+1 PIP 7,200,000 WS Saestae 6 Ane are 33 16+2 PIPS 7,600,000 GIS 0 lige 0 WA 34 7 8,000,000 MB Ba Lee 6 5 RIA peice 35 1741 PIP 8,400,000 SO Ba 8 ae An 20 pel 36 17+2 PIPS 8,800,000 $A Oe 20 = T gSeen P oth 37 18 9,200,000, M5 a8 10-6 20 co, Aces coh 38 18+1 PIP 9,600,000 1D: gol0sge B57. 15>. Ane, Gerad, 39 18+2 PIPS 10,000,000 MO 10 Bae? pSs24 Ogee 40 19 10,400,000 NG10 18 Coad aeAdvancement _ Tables THIEVISH ADVANCEMENT Levels. 21-40 LEVEL HIT DICE EXPERIENCE SPELLS & LEVELS POINTS ae Bi On ahead Orel <8, a 11+1 PIP 1,500,000 10: 982 8ore Bin Angad = 22 1142 PIPS 1,700,000 A105 18 Ox 0 As De 23 1143 PIPS: 1,900,000 gril iat enie ere erie) 24 1241 PIP 2,100,000 Ne Dae be oT 4 502s 25 1242 PIPS 2,300,000 N2gOies 8 sos ve? 5 Bae. ot A. 26 1243 PIPS 2,500,000 12610 Be nT B85 A 2 1341 PIP 2,700,000 f2 i010 acB BS 6 Sad 28 1342 PIPS 2,900,000 1S 210 .10S58e27 85 Bar 9.4.2 29 1343 PIPS 3,100,000 1Scolt A10 Ose SB. tier 2 30 1441 PIP 3,300,000 ASA Atl 9ezD Ge 42 31 1442 PIPS 3,500,000 Wes elas RLT aad ee 32 1443 PIPS 3,700,000 MeeA2 Ate 1080-7 42 33 15+1 PIP 3,900,000 Men 1PoiN2 eos. tar Siaes 34 1542 PIPS 4,100,000 1512 105 5s102 5B ie tered 35 1543 PIPS 4,300,000 MSA 1Sied2 gle Bix Ba, 8 36 16+1 PIP 4,500,000 ASsatBC1Se Atel a 68 37 16+2 PIPS 4,700,000 1G. 99 AD, Melt, 96 aad 38 16+3 PIPS 4,900,000 AB: We ASSeARe M1 Bs 8 id 39 1741 PIP 5,100,000 1% 14 14 «12 «12°99 6 4 40 1742 PIPS 5,300,000 7 4 14 «12:«12:«+10 «6 «4 CLERIC ADVANCEMENT Levels 21-40 LEVEL HIT DICE EXPERIENCE. SPELLS & LEVELS POINTS Ont oat Shee BT 8 a 1141 PIP 1,500,000 Be Me Teas iS. Mae Be eee 22 1142 PIPS 1,700,000 Biel 28 obec As ed aad aoe, 23 1143 PIPS 41,900,000 26-212 Beth dS 24 1241 PIP 2,100,000 OR SS: pe Arad? = 65S: VS eee al 25 1242 PIPS 2,300,000 P8519 Ot 1B 5 Oe Migs eae 26 1243 PIPS 2,500,000 PAA 20 ili? Sb phere Dee 7 1341 PIP 2,700,000 ysl4 Out Caudle Bade, a ara 28 1342 PIPS 2,900,000 Mai Ba al be we Sense 29 1343 PIPS 3,100,000 82 5 Was Ben? Boe 4 2B 30 1441 PIP 3,300,000 B96 551058 B= By dD 8: 31 1442 PIPS 3,500,000 BE 1G At28) Bs Boy 8 2 32 1443 PIPS 3,700,000 Sout Nea Oe 8.—Bpp-9 9 od 33 1541 PIP 3,900,000 OU lly 0., 88 2, 34 1542 PIPS 4,100,000 ig Sas He Ga eta eet er be) 35 15+3 PIPS 4,300,000 BBS AB ADAMO 7 Baden? 36 16+1 PIP 4,500,000 BAD see Wig So Te dg 37 16+2 PIPS 4,700,000 Tipe ee pe ties Wee Stee’ Pa) 38 16+3 PIPS 4,900,000 ASM J FN ieslO 7 Voie Biren 39 1T+1 PIP 5,100,000 42 205518 110 Bay sBinseihg 8 40 1742 PIPS 5,300,000 43 2 19 11 10 8 6 4 3CENTAURS These beings are one of the optional character types. In worlds with restricted character types, and for beginning players and referees, this character type should not be used except as the result of a Reincarnation spell, if the referee permits non-humanoid reincarnations. Some people might like running a Centaur, others might find it difficult. Each referee or group of referees should decide for _ themselves whether or not to allow them, and with what restrictions. Basically, a Centaur is a being with the upper body of a human being and the lower body of a small-to-medium-sized horse. This means that a Centaur has a lot more mass than a human, in fact roughly 3 times the body’ weight. Thus, when rolling the Size of a Centaur randomly, determine the weight by finding the weight of a human of that sex and size, and multiply that weight times 3. Thus, a male centaur that is size 10 would weigh roughly 450 pounds. The dividing line of man and horse on a Centaur is roughly at the human waist, which joins the horse-body at the base of what would be the horse’s neck. Thus, a Centaur has four feet and two arms. The carrying capacity of a Centaur is similar to its size: big. The only restriction to Centaurs carrying things is that the weight of their equipment and such should be distributed so that roughly % is carried by the horse body, and % by the human body. Carrying capacity for a Centaur is figured as if for a normal human: multiply the weight of — the Centaur times the Carrying Capacity multiplier found in the Bonuses and Penalties Due to Strength table, page 12, The Complete Warlock. Centaurs may be Fighters, Magic Users, Illusionists, or Thieves, based on their characteristics as if human. They , nor may they yn character that at any level gains the powers of a cleric. In systems that allow Druids, a Centaur with sufficient Wisdom should be permitted to gain Druidical powers. Centaur fighters attain levels and hit points at the same rate as an Elf, so use the Elven Advancement table for their hits and levels (ignore the spells, since fighters don’t cast spells). Centaur Magic Users, and Thieves have advancement like that of an Elven Thief in hit points and experience needed per level. Centaur Magic Users and Illusionists gain spells at the same rate as an Elf, and should thus use the Elven Advancement table to determine how many spells are acquired at each level. Centaur Thieves gain abilities at the same rate as a human thief, per level, but are restricted from using certain abilities, at the discretion of the referee. Basically, a Centaur Thief should not be allowed to use any Thievish Abilities that would be physically unreasonable for something shaped like a Centaur: hiding and moving silently would be more difficult, as would any of the ducking and dodging abilities. Still, a Centaur Thief could utilize melee and archery abilities, detection and burglary skills, and so on, WERE-CREATURES Any of the various types of were-creatures that change from man to beast and back again are likely candidates for character types. Like Centaurs, these creatures are difficult to run as characters, and should not be handled by novice players or referees. Were-creatures have the special advantages that they cannot normally be damaged in their beast forms except by silver or magic. * They have the disadvantage that they lose much of their human intelligence when in beast form. This means that they cannot think as clearly or communicate with other members of an expedition as easily as when in human form. It takes 1 full turn for a were-creature to change forms. When in human form, a were-creature can be any of the character classes that_his characteristics allow, determined as if a normal human character. The only restriction to this is that if a character's alignment has been altered by becoming a were- creature (such as a Lawful character becoming a Neutral or Chaotic were-creature by means of a curse), the character may no longer be a Cleric of his old alignment. The characteristics of a were-creature are the same as for a normal human, except for the fact that some types of were- creatures should be given a strength bonus when in beast form, particularly any were- creature that is particularly strong in comparison to a normal human. This is up to the individual referee. Due to the nature of a were-creature, it has difficulty absorbing’ the advantages of experience. Thus, a were-creature advances in level as if it were whatever character class it might be when in human form, but at a -50% loss of experience. Thus, a were-creature that is a fighter in human form, with Strength 11, would only ‘receive the benefit’ of 500 experience points out of every 1000 earned. Any bonuses or subtractions for Prime Requisite are added or subtracted from this base percentage BEFORE the -50% is calculated. Thus, a character that would gain a ‘10% bonus for experience earned, if a normal human, would ' receive 55% benefit from experience. In other words, just calculate experience for the were-creature as if for a human, and divide the final result by 2. Basically, any animal of roughly human size and weight could be the basis for a were- creature, depending on the referee and his’ world. Until you get the hang of designing new ones, stick with the ones from common fantasy and mythology sources.Equipment and Expenses TYPE Basic FANCY oR DRIED Drinks: (por pint) Sep t0cp toep tsp 259 ssp 250 580 29p Sop 200 Hard Cider Yoep per pound) Beans 3ep. Sep Peas 3ep 5p Beets 2ep Carrots tep Lettuce Sep Lentils 3p Onions 3p toep Cabbage 2p Turnipe tep Gare 5p top Apples 5ep 10ep Choreies 1oep Plums/Prunes 2ep ep. Berries 3cp Strawberries toep Grapes/Raisins 4ep 10 Comons Sep 10¢p Meats: (per pound) steak 1p Beet roast 10¢p 5ep 10¢p 5ep Be. 1029 con Bp Suckling Pig 1p Mutton 3ep Lamb Bep Chicken 200 Small bieds 3ep Duck 4ep Goose ep Swan 19 Venison 200 Boar 260 Simple fish (whiting) ep. t0¢p Good fish (cod) Bep asp Fancy fish (salmon) 1Sep ap Shellfish 10ep Sausege Sep Good sausege toep Fancy sausage tsp) Dairy: (per pint, pound or dozen) Egas (per dozen) Bp Mii 2ep Soft Cheere ep Hard Cheese Toe. Butter Bcp fed Goods: (per pound loat or unit) Rye Brea. Sep Wheat Bread ep White Bread Yoep Sweet rolls (per dozen) tsp Cake tsp. Fruit pie 1s, Waybresa 280 Basic Gop (per meal or night) 1s 259 10cm te Nocp ta, Roast meat septs Breakfost Sep 10ep Banquet (per person) Sep 1p sta «ight Mate tocp —18ep Light Horse ‘Sep sp Medium Horse tsp 19p,50p Heavy Horse 260 2sp,10ep Grains: (per pound) Wheat 1.8ep Oats tep Barley ten Rye wep Seaton! ound): Salt 100 Honey ip Sugar 100 Pepper 209p item WEIGHT cost Backpack (cap. 30) 1 5 Belladonna, 1 bunch 1 10 Coin (any type) 05, -- Cross, Silver 3 25 Cross, Wooden 1 2 Cord (50 feet) 1 5 Flint & Steel 5 5 Garlic, 1 bud 1 5 Gemstone os 2s Grappling Hook 1 5 Hand Mirror, Sil 3 15 Hand Mirror, Steel 4 5 Holy Water, T flask 2 25 Iron Spike 1 1 Jewelry, 1 piece 2 -- Lantern 2 10 Lockpick Ki 1 50 Mallet or Hammer 1 Oil, 1 flask 2 2 Pole, 10" 7 1 Pryber, tron 10 5 Sack, Giant (cap. 50) 1 5 Sack, Large (cap. 30) 5 2 Sack, Small (esp. 5) 11 1 3'Stakes, wooden 3 1 6 Torenes i 1 Water flask leap. 1 at.) 2 1 Wineskin (cap. 1 qt) 25 1 Wolvesbane, 1 bunch “1 10 trem rea Basic Goon ssp 19° Chemise 359 5p Hose 359 58D Cloak tp 2op Sandals 250 5sp Boots 39 Sop Complete Outfit Bap 1099 Robe 6sp ‘9p Women's Cloak top 29p Sandals esp top Slippers tp 29p Complete Ourtit 3p ow item WeIcHT Melee Weapons: Battle Axe! 10 Beoked Hammer 7.5 Brosdsword 5 Bi 12 Dogger 2 Falchion 5 Fauchard 15 Fait 10 Great Axe 15 Halbara 15 Hand Axe 5 Hatchet 3 Kris 3 Longsword 5 Lucerne Hammer 15 Mace 5 Maul 15 Morningstar 10 Pike 15 Pole Arms (other) 18 Quarterstatt 10 Short Sword 4 Spear 10 Trident 4 Two-Handed Sword 15 Warhammer 5 % 3 Arrows, silver tips % Composite Bow Horse Bow Long Bow Short Baw. Light Crossbow Heavy Crossbow 6 Light Quorrels Javelin Quiver (20 errow cap.) 1 Quarrel Holder (18 cap.) 1 Sling 1 5 Sling Stones, lead 15 5 Sling Stones, silver “5 trem WEIGHT Armor: Leather (with helmet) 15% Chain (w/heimet) 30% Chain-Piate (wihelm) 42.5% (wiretm) 55% Helm (for heavy armor) & Helmet 5 Shield 15 700 Drafe Horse 1000 Light Horse 800 Medium Horse 800 Heavy Horse 900 Barding 75 Cart (T-horse, eap. 600) 200 Lance 18 Bridle, bit & blanket 5 Saddle 25 Saddla bags (cap. 60) 10 Warnorse training 500 Wagon (4horse) 800 leapacity 2500), cost 150 cost 15 100 50 100 150 20 10 10 20 20 40 100 100 150 50 25 10 100 100 150Stronghold Construction For reasons of playability of the game, rather than ones of historical" accuracy, there are restrictions on building castles and other fortifications that are based on the level of the characters involved, rather than the permission of the local royalty. Within the game, the following limits apply: _ unless otherwise stated, no character may build a —_ permanent stronghold unless the character is at least 9th level. Clerics may build strongholds when they reach 8th level. Magic users may build strongholds when they reach 11th level. Combination character classes may build a stronghold when they reach the level at which the lowest of _ their combined classes could begin construction. ‘Only characters who possess a stronghold may hire alchemists or armed bodies of men. Only characters of a level sufficient to allow them to build a stronghold may hire men of any kind on a permanent basis, or for longer than a specific single task. Characters of sufficient level to build strongholds may share the building or ownership of a stronghold, or may simply rent space in ‘an existing stronghold from one another. The speed with which your stronghold is completed will be dependent on the size, and the number of men you have working. on construction. The Hiring Rules will give you most of the information you need about hiring your work force. If there are limits to the local population, the referee should determine whether or not sufficient workers are available to complete your work immediately, or if there must be some delay. The following restrictions apply to your work force in constructing a _stronghold: unskilled laborers can only be used for clearing land and for digging through either earth or rock. During actual construction of walls or buildings, the bulk of your work force should be semi- skilled, with at least 15% of the total work force being skilled laborers, and 5% being craftsmen. In addition to the labor costs of construction, the following are the costs of tools and other expenses that come up during construction. Clearing land for construction can be done by unskilled laborers at a rate of 100 square feet per man per day (hereafter called sq. ft/man-day), at a cost of 5 copper pieces per 100 sq. ft. Wooded or rough terrain can be cleared at rate of 50 sq. ft/man- day, and cost of 10 copper pieces for ‘that unit. Digging dirt, for moats and ditches, as well as for setting foundations, can be done at the rate of 60 cubic feet of dirt per man-day. Temporary shoring, for ditches and such, costs 10 copper pieces per cubic foot of ditch. More permanent shoring, for moats, costs 15 copper pieces per cubic foot. Building earthworks takes less support, and thus costs only 5 copper pieces per cubic foot. Digging through rock can be done by a force that consists of no more than 75% unskilled laborers. The rest must be at least semi-skilled, with appropriate numbers of foremen. Digging rock can be done at the rate of 15 cubic feet per man- day, and at a cost of 1 silver piece per cubic foot. From this point on in the construction, all work must be done by workers who are at least semi-skilled, In all construction from this point on, no more than 1 man per 50 square feet_ may work on the construction. Wooden Contruction: Wooden stockade walls may be bui either as a_—_ temporary fortification, or a cheap one. These walls may be built at a cost of '% gold piece per foot igh per foot of length of wall, up to a maximum height of 20 10 feet. Such walls canbe constructed at a rate of 100 square feet of wall (not area surrounded by the wall) per man- day. Wooden buildings may be constructed at a rate of 3 sq fi/man-day per story of height. The cost of wooden buildings is based on height, since taller buildings must be stronger. A I-story wooden building would cost 4 silver pieces per square foot to build. A 2-story building would cost 1 gold piece per square foot. 3-stories would cost 1.6 gold pieces per square foot. 4 stories would cost 2.2 gold pieces per square foot. Wooden ‘buildings may not be built taller than 4 stories. Stone Construction: Stone walls may be built, for fortifications, at a rate of 50 cubic feet of stone per man-day. At the discretion of the referee, this may be adjusted due to terrain, especially if blocks of stone are not available nearby. In any case, stone walls cost 3 silver pieces per cubic foot of wall. Add 5% to this cost if passages are built running within the wall itself. Also add 5% per foot thicker than 6 feet thick, and 2% per foot higher than 20%, up to a maximum of 50 feet. Stone towers are built at a rate of 30 cubic feet of stone per man-day. Round or curved walls and towers cost 1 gold piece per cubic foot of walls. Add 5% to this per foot thicker than 3_feet thick, and 2% per foot higher than” 30% high, up to a maximum of 100 feet high. Square towers are built at a cost of 5 silver pieces per cubic foot of walls. Add 5% per foot thicker than 3 feet thick, and 2% per foot taller than 30%, up to a maximum of 60 feet high. ‘Other stone buildings are built at a rate of 1 sq. ft/man-day per story. 1 story costs 1.3 gp/sq. ft 2 stories costs 3 gp/sq. ft. 3 stories costs 6 gp/sq. ft. 4 stories costs 9 gp/sq. ft. Like wooden buildings, these stories are roughly 10 feet in height. Add 10% to the cost to provide for furnishings, and such things as. stairs, windows, etc. Add another 10% if the buildings are intended as fortifications in case of siege or war, to cover defensive equipment. Add fancyfixtures to taste. Read a good book, such as Castles, by Oman, to get ideas of just what i possible. ‘A ‘stronghold’ does not have to be a fortified manor or castle. It can just as easily be a cathedral, a wizard’s tower, a thief’s hideaway, or whatever your character could call home. You should design yours to fit the needs of your characters. * is * Hiring Fighters and Workers Type of Hireling Number Salary Pe Unskilled Laborer 4-24 2gp Semi-skilled Laborer 3-18 4p Skilled Laborer or 2-12 7p Foreman Specific Craftsman 15% 2590 Artisan 25% 1009p Architect 40% 1% cost Engineer 10% 7509p Animal Trainer 10% 5009p Armorer 15% 1009p Light Foot 2412 5gp Heavy Foot 1679p Basic Archer 242 129p Crossbowman 242 1099 Longbowman 1-6 159p Light Horseman 2-220 Medium Horseman 2-12 30 Heavy Horseman 1-6 Light Horse Archer 1-6 30 Medium Horse 16 Archer (crossbow) Sailor 16 10 Rower 212 5 Hirelings Only those characters of, sufficient level to build a Stronghold (see Construction of Stronghold rules) can _ hire workers on a permanent basis, or can hire fighters to act as a standing army. Below that level, characters may only hire workers to work on a specific job of short duration, at the discretion of the referee, The table for hiring workers and fighters assumes that the characters live in or near a large center of population, either a city or an area with a lot of trade. If this is not the case in your world, adjust the chances of finding workers and fighters accordingly. The column entitled “Type” should be obvious, since it describes the type of worker or fighter you are attempting to hire. Specific Craftsman is for things like metalsmiths and woodcarvers. Artisan is for such occupations as sculptors, painters and such. Sea captains and caravan leaders should be paid and hired as if Artisans, if you expect them to be any good. Obviously, the availability of sailors and rowers is dependent upon their being a large body of water nearby. If you are in the middle of a desert world, there wouldn't be very many sailors. In addition to their uses in building Strongholds and other things, the classifications of laborers will help the referee in deciding how easy it is to hire workers for various jobs. For example, wagon drivers would be semi-skilled laborers, while loaders for a hay wagon need not be skilled at all. For any job, a um of 1 Foreman is usually needed per 20 laborers. The second column of this table indicates the number of persons responding to your advertising, at the basic cost of 1000 gold’ pieces per week spent at the nearest population center. This advertising takes the form of posted flyers, word-of-mouth, and agents deliberately looking for men for you. In those cases where a range, say from 2-12, indicated, this means that that many people responded to your ad campaign, and can be hired. If a percentage chance is indicated, this is the percentage chance that someone fitting your needs has answered your ads, Salary per month is also Pretty obvious, except for the case of Architect. An Architect is paid an amount equal to 1% of the total cost of whatever you ask him to design. Advertising to find your help can be combined among all of the different types you wish to hire. The cost of advertising is 1000 gold pieces per week, for as many of the different categories ‘as you wish. For those categories where there is only a percentage chance of a response, you may double the chance of a response per week by either tripling the cost of advertising spent (i.¢., 3000 per week), or by adding 50% to the salary being offered per month. Thus, if you advertise that you are willing to hire an Armorer at a salary of 150 gold Pieces per month, you will have a 30% chance per week that someone will take the job. The chances may not be adjusted beyond this amount. Due to their special position in the society, Clerics may hire workers and fighters at a much lower rate of pay, since the workers and fighters_may feel that the spiritual benefits (and free healing) are worth the difference. Therefore, Clerics may hire help at wages ‘of % those listed, but with only \% the response per week. Clerics need pay only 250 gold pieces per ‘week in advertising costs.Combat Weapon Breakage Whenever a Fumble or a Parry result indicates that there is a chance that a weapon has been broken, the following rules should be used to determine whether or not the weapon has indeed been broken. Basically, using the following rules will give a percentage chance that a weapon hhas been broken. Ifthe percentage is 0% or negative, there is no chance that the weapon has broken, Ifthe reentage yielded by your figures is 100% or greater, the weapon automatically breaks. If the result between 1% and 99%, the ‘weapon has a chance of breaking, and a percentile die should be rolled to determine whether or not the weapon did indeed break. Basically, an average weapon has a 30% chance of breaking, without taking any other things into account. An extremely fragile ‘weapon, such as an arrow, has a basic 60% chance of breaking. A solid or unusually well-made weapon (normally at the discretion of the referee, these include such things as a rock, which is solid, to a samurai sword or a kris, which are unusually well-made by their nature) only has a basic 10% chance of breaking. Please note that the fact that a weapon is magical does not automatically mean that it is especially well- ‘made for these purposes. From this base percentage chance of breaking, subtract the following percentages for the magical enchantment of the weapon being checked, if any. This percentage adjustment is. figured for the greatest enchantment of the weapon, whether attack or damage bonus, not the sum of alll its, enchantments. For a weapon that is enchanted to be +0, subtract 40% from its chance to break. For a weapon that is +1, subtract 60%. For a +2 weapon, subtract 80%. For a +3 weapon, subtract 100%. Note that at this point, the indicated percentage may ‘be negative; the next step, however, may make it positive again, so keep going. 1% should be added to the chance of the weapon breaking for each point of Strength of the wielder. That is, in the case of a Strength 15 ‘fighter possibly breaking a weapon, 15% must be added to its chance of breaking at this point in the calculation, ‘Adjustments must be made for the Armor Class of the target. If the target that the weapon has just tried to strike is Leather, add 20% to the weapon's chance of breaking: for Brigandine, add 30%; for Chain, add 40%; for Chain-Plate, add’ S0%; for Plate add 60%. Add another 10% if the target’s Armor Class includes a Shield, or if he is using one and the ‘weapon is striking from the target's shield side If the target's armor is magical an_ additional adjustment must be made, If the target’s armor is +1, 20% is added to the weapon's chance of breaking. If the target’s armor is +2, 30% is added to the chance of breaking. If the target’s armor is +3, 40% is added to the chance of breaking. The greater defense bonus of armor or shield is used if the target is being attacked from his shield side. The bonuses ‘of armor and shield are not added together for checking for breakage. Given the above information, you can see that an average weapon, being wielded by a Strength 10 fighter, striking a target in Chain armor, with both weapon and armor being non- magical, will have an 80% chance of breaking, If the weapon being checked for breakage is parrying, rather than striking an opponent, the following adjustments are "used instead: add 1% to the weapon’s chance of breaking for each Strength point of the opponent, rather than of the wielder of the weapon being checked for breakage; add 10% for each die ‘of damage that the opponent’s weapon, the one being parried, would do, not counting adjustments for strength; instead of an adjustment for armor class of the target, use 40%, as if the target were Chain; if the opponent's weapon is magical, add the percentages listed for magical armor of the same degree of enchantment, i.e. 20% for, +1, and so on. These figures 2 yield a 100% chance of an average weapon being broken in contact with a _—_normal Broadsword, which is itself being wielded by ‘a Strength 10 fighter. Also note that a +3 weapon would have a 0% chance of breaking under the same circumstances. Parrying It is possible to decrease the chances of being hit by an opponent by means of parrying his blows. This is done by (simplified somewhat) striking at his weapon rather than at your ‘opponent directly. This is reflected in the combat system as follows: ‘A character may use his own weapon to parry any blow coming from the direction he is directly facing, within the limits stated below. For each blow the character attempts to parry, he uses up one offensive blow with that weapon for that phase. He may not ‘attempt to parry more blows than he could take offensively. His parrying weaon must be of length 1—5, with the special exceptions of the Spear (8) and Quarterstaff (11). In the following descriptions, the spear is assumed to parry as length 8, and the quarterstaff to parry as length 3, due to its mobility. His opponent may be using any artificial weapon except a Morningstar or Flail, which cannot be parried, or any natural weapon except Large Mouth, Tail or Tentacle, or Butt- Ram. For purposes of determining length of weapons, the following exceptions should be noted: when attacking, a Quarterstaff is treated as length 5. Monster attack classes labelled Small should be treated as length 2. Monster attack classes labelled Medium should be treated as length 5. Monster attack classes labelled Large should be treated as length 9. At the discretion of the referee, extremely large monsters may be treated as greater lengths or as totally unparryable by normal means. It would be hard, for example, to parry the foot of a Brontosaurus, just from sheer mass. Monster attack classes. 11-14, Envelopment and Crushingattacks, may only be parried by Spear or Quarterstaff, and only if the attacking monster has a solid, substantial body. In those cases, the attacks may be parried as if the monster were using a length 6 weapon. The effect of a pany is calculated as follows: ifthe attacking weapon has a length 3 or less longer than the parrying weapon, and no more than I shorter than the parrying weapon, the number that the attacker needs to roll (00-99) to hit is reduced by “4. Thus, if a 25 had been needed to hit, the attacker now needs a 12 ot less (always remember to count 00 as a number; needing a 25 or less to it means that you have 26 chances out of 100). If the attacking weapon is either 4 or 5 longer than the parrying weapon, the parry reduces the chance to hit by %. Thus, if the attacker had needed a 29'or less to hit, he would now need to roll 19 of less to hit. If the attacking weapon is 6 or 7 longer than the one being used to parry, of 3 shorter than the parrying weapoon, the parry reduces the chance to hit by % Thus, if the attacker had needed a 35 or less to hit, he would now need to roll 26 or less to hit. If the difference between the attacking weapon and the parrying weapon is greater than is stated above, the attacking weapon may not be successfully parried. Further, neither a Hand Axe or Hatchet may parry a Maul successfully. Due to the way a weapon is used to parry, there is a better than normal chance that the parrying character may break or drop his weapon, This is handled as follows: if the attacker rolls a number I higher than he needs to hit while being parried (i.e. needs to roll 19 or less and rolls a 20), the person parrying must check to see if his weapon has been broken. This is done by consulting the same rules used to check for weapons breaking due to Fumbles. Simply roll a Breakage Chance number for the weapon as if it had hit an ‘opponent in Chain armor, using your opponents'’s strength’ rather than your own in the percentage check. If your weapon’s roll falls within its percentage chance of breaking, the weapon breaks, and cannot be further used to parry or attack. If the attacker rolls a number from 2 to $ higher than what he needed to hit through the parry, he has disarmed the parrying person, who loses 1-4 blows drawing out another weapon for fighting or parrying. During the time taken up by these lost blows, the attacking opponent's blows’ are, of course, unparried unless our beleaguered defender had another weapon in his other hand. (See Using Two Weapons.) Using Two Weapons It is possible for any humanoid or similar being to use weapon in each hand, with certain limitations and penalties. While this normally refers only to two hands, being with more than two hands might be able to use more than two weapons, at the discretion of the referee. First, the use of two weapons normally means that you are not using a shield defensively, and this may reduce the armor class of the wielder of the two ‘weapons. Second, only weapons with lengths i-S may be used together, as. follows: any two ‘weapons of lengths 1—4 may be used together, or any weapon of Jength 5 may be used with any length 1-4 weapon. (These lengths are as indicated on the ‘Attack Matrix for Hand-Carried Weapons, The — Complete Warlock.) Third, any person using two weapons’ in this manner loses FOUR attack levels from his attacks with either weapon. Fourth, the person using two weapons loses 1 blow from the number of blows he would normally take with EACH weapon each phase. That is, if using a 4 blow weapon and a 3 blow weapon in conjunction, he would take 3 and 2 blows, respectively. He may use one weapon to strike and one weapon to parry blows of an opponent, with whatever restrictions the parrying weapon may have, or both weapons to strike, or both weapons to parry blows coming from the same general direction. 13 Miscellaneous Combat Rules ‘Any time a character is attacked from behind while in melee already, or otherwise engaged in fighting, he loses 1 defense level compared to the attacker from the rear. ‘Any defense levels that come from magical defenses built into a shield do not apply against any attacker that is attacking from a direction not faced by the shield. Thus, if a character has a shield on his left arm, an attack coming from his right or behind him is not guarded against by the defense levels of the shield. Any time a character is completely immobile or in no way expecting an attack, he defends at level 0, adjusted ‘only by any magical’ armor or protective devices or spells. ‘Any time a character is engaged in combat, it takes an amount of time equal to 1-4 blows (rolled randomly) with the new weapon to change weapons. This includes voluntarily changing weapons, or replacing ones lost or broken during the melee. If a character is not engaged in melee at the time of the weapon exchange, takes only an amount of time equal to 1 blow with the new weapon. It takes an amount of time equal to 2-12 blows of the recovered weapon to recover a ‘weapon that has been dropped in the middle of a melee, if that weapon is in the immediate vicinity (1") of the continuing melee. Normally, two _ combatants must be within 1” of each other in order to fight in melee. If a monster or other creature has an abnormally long reach or weapon, the melee range is at the discretion of the referee. When combat is first joined, the character or being who charges into the melee takes his first blow first, if the weapons are equal On the first phase of a melee, if all else is equal, the longer weapon strikes first on the first blow. After that, the shorter, more _ maneuverable weapon strikes first. Blows are spaced out based on the number of blows per phase with each weapon, all blows being spread evenly throughout the melee phase.Monsters and Encounters Monster List This list is intended to be only a sample of the various types of monsters that are possible under the Warlock rules system. At a Inter date there may be a more complete book of monsters. These are intended to give the beginning referee a place to start, and a basis for designing his ‘own’ monsters. ‘The list includes Demons, Dragons, Giants, Giant ‘Animals, Mythical’ Beasts, “Undead, ‘and other types. The actual mixture is up to the individual referee, since the mixture should be balarced for each world or dungeon accordingly. It is recommended that anyone attempting to utilize a monster listed here fully familiarize himself with the description and details before attacking a party with it, (By the way, whenever we say ‘monster’, we ‘mean any type of being that is not a normal human or nearhuman being, not that the being is evil or hideous for anything A ‘monster’ is not necessarily something that attacks and kills, but is something to be encountered, and sometimes fought.) Basically, for each monster or being, the list starts off with che ‘name (and description), followed by, din; ofdersi= Allgicaeai? cielolonl Location (to be used by the referee in designing his own monster encounter tables); Type of Being (to aid in determining whether Control, Charm, or other specific spells apply, ‘and whether weapon Damage Bonuses ly, as well as to show just what ‘ecological’ spot the being takes up in dungeon or wildemess); Number Appearing (this is an average encounter size, to be modified by the Encounter Table); Percentage Chance of Encounter Taking Place in Monster's Lair (usually abbreviated ‘% {in lar? or something similar); Normal Movement Speed (in scale inches); Hit Dice Range (usually ‘HD’, this gives any suggested upper and lower limits for the Hit Dice of the monster in various situations or at different ages or levels); Attack Matrix Weapons Used (W Hand-Carried Weapon, M means Natural Body Weapon, and the attached number corresponds to the numbers on the ‘Attack Matrices); Strength (calculated on the human scale, and with damage bonuses adjusted accordingly); Armor Class (AC) equivalent, numberéd as con the Attack Matrices; Attack and Defense Levels (used to adjust number needed to hit, see basic Combat Rules); Saving Throw Class (ee Non-Human Saving _ Throw Table); Treasure Class (see Treasure Table); Special Notes (actually, this is often just a catch-all for information that did not conveniently fit iato one of the other categories). Is all that clear? Good. Now let's start the list. Alicanto: This 7-foot tall ostrichike bird has the unusual ability to live by eating metal, usually of a particu'ar type. Its wing feathers are typically the color of its favorite food-metal. The wings are not usable for fying Alignment: Neutral or none. Location: anywhere metals are common. Type: scavenger or cleanup. Number Appearing: 1-2. In lair 10% of time (food stash). Moves 12”. GHD. Attack: M2, M19. Strength 18. Armor Class 2b. Attack 7, Defense 6. Saving Throw Class 1. No treasure unless with supply of its food (1000-4000 pieces). The type of Alicanto is determined by a roll of two six-sided dice. a roll of 2 or 3 indicates that this one eats copper. 4, 5, 6, or 7 indicates a silver-eater. 8, 9 or 10 indicate goldeaters. 11 is a platinumeater. 12 indicates a taste for unusual metals, to be determined by the referee. An Alicanto will not attack humans or similar characters unless they try and steal its food or attack it. Giving an Alicanto a snack of its favorite metal will normally befriend it into allowing passage through its room without harm (25% chance per pound of metal). It will not, however, voluntarily leave its ‘own room or nest to follow or aid a person or persons so beftiending it. Alligator, Were: This being will normally appear as 2 large al! gator (75% of the time) or as a human dressed in green (25% of the time). It is Neutral in alignment in human form, Chaotic in alligator form. Location: anywhere swampy or wet Type: Lycanthrope. Number appearing: 1-6. In lair 50% of the 4 time. Movement: 6” on land in alligator form, 12” in human form or in water, THD. Attack: M3. Strength 13. AC 6b. Attack Tth, Defense 7th. Saving Throw Class 9. Treasure Class i Amphisbaena: This is a snakelike being with a head at each end. It is from 6-12 feet long, roughly corresponding to its hit dice, It has multicolored scales. It normally ‘moves either straight in the direction of one head or the other, or sideways by advancing first one head, then the other. These are somewhat intelligent, and dislike human beings and other similar species. They are Chaotic in alignment, They live mainly in dry, sandy areas, but will tolerate dry caves or tunnels. ‘Type: Monster Reptile, Number: 1-6. 40% in lair. Speed 12”. 612 HD. Each head attacks as M2, poisonous (poison factor 1.0). Strength 18. AC 5, Attacks at its HD +1, Defends at HD. Saving Throw Class 10. Treasure Class Ci Ants, Army: These are somewhat large (34") reddish ants. They have no ignment, and can be found anywhere’on land except in swamps. ‘Type: Insect. Number: 1000-6000. No lair. Move 6”. Each ant takes 1/10 hit point. Each group of 250 ants attacks as M8. Their relative strength (they are rather small) is 9 AC 1. Attack and defend at Level 0. Saving Throw Class 6. No treasure. ‘These ants, when swarming, eat everything in their path." For convenience, fight them in groups of 250. If they climb onto a victim, it is difficult to harm the ants without hharming the person undemeath. If they are attacking « being wearing armor of Brigandine class or higher, the first hit scored by any group of ants is considered to be taken up in penetrating the armor. Once inside heavy armor, they cannot be plucked off or crushed. On a victim wearing no armor or leather armor, they can be plucked off or crushed, 1-20 ants for each blow struck with armored or uunarmored fist by the victim or his friends. If the blows are with armored fist, the victim takes % point of damage for each blow successfully struck at the ants on him. There is a 10% chance that any blow struck with unarmored fist will transfey 1-20 ants to the striker. When the number ‘of ants in any group is reduced below 250, or if. smaller number is on any Yietim, attack as if a full group, but pro-rate the amount of damage done.That is, if someone has only 25 ants fon him, they attack using the MB ‘weapon’ class, but do only 1/10 of the rolled damage if they hit. Each army ant is worth 1 experience point, calculated as if the ants were Ist level monsters. Bodies damaged beyond death level by army ants must make 1 Body Saving Throw vs. Destruction as if damaged by aci ‘Ants, Black, Giant: These basically peaceful giant ants (6 long) will not attack those encountered unless someone entecs their nest or attacks them. They are not intelligent and have no alignment. Location: underground or in basically dry outdoors (i.e... no swamps). Type: Giant Insect. Number: 1-20 in open, 20-100 in nest. In or near lair 90% of the time. Speed 15”. 3HD. Attack: MB. Strength 12. AC 3. Attack and defend at 3rd level normally, at Sth when attacked in nest. Saving Throw Class 3. Treasure Class L. ‘Ants, Red, Giant: These basically hostile giant ants (6° long) will attack anyone encountered that is not one of them. They are unintelligent and have no alignment. Type: Giant Insect. Number encountered: 1-20 in open, 20-100 in rest. In or near lair 70% of the time. Speed 15”. SHD. Attack: M9, doing extra damage due to acid secretions (victim must roll saving throw ys. poison. Save means 1 HD acid damage, fail to save means 2 HD acid damage, per time hit.). Strength 18. Armor Class 3. Attack level 6 (8 in nest); Defense Level 5. Saving Throw Class 3, Treasure Class le Ant-Lion, Giant: This is a 10-foot long beetle-like insect (see a book on insects for a picture) that digs pits in the sand to trap victims. If the sand is soft and smooth enough, victims slide down and cannot climb back cout of the pit. These monsters may disguise the pit with branches or other simple camouflage. They are not intelligent and have no alignment. Type: Giant Insect. 1 per pit, and seldom close together with another cone. Always encountered in lair (pit). Move 6”. 12HD. Attack: M10. Strength 25. Armor Class 6b. Attack level: 13; Defense Level 12. Saving Throw Class 9. Treasure Class D. Banshee: This monster is normally encountered in the invisible, ghostlike figure of a woman, first noticed by a piercing, wailing voice. This being will not normally attack a party directly, and is therefore not normally fought. Its presence heralds some other form of attack, and its wailing voice acts as. 4 Fear spell (4M) on all in she party ‘who hear it. Any failing their saving throw vs. Fear wil! attempt to flee in whatever direction is away from the Banshee. There will be an immediate attack upon the party, either upon those who fled (50%), or upon those who did not (50%), by monsters to be determined randomly ‘sy the referee from amongst the more dangerous ones possible for that location. A Banshee is Neutral in alignment. Type: Spirit. No more than I encountered at a time. Movement: 24”. St HD (n0 experience points credit for destroying a Banshee). Cannot physically attack a party. Can be hit ‘by magical weapons as if Armor Class 4. Defense level equal to Hit Dice. Saving Throw Class 11. No treasure. Basilisk: This monster looks somewhat like a fourlegged rooster with scaly legs and tail, and a crownlike comb. It is about 2-3 feet long, and weighs about 12 pounds. Its feathers and scales are yellowish or greenish. It is Chaotic in alignmen:. Location: anywhere on land. Type: Poisonous Monster Reptile, Number: 1-4. 40% of the time in lair. Move 9” either walking or flying. 6 HD. Attack as M6 (poisonous, poison multiplier 2.0). Strength= 2 x HD. AC6. Attacks at own Hit Dice level, adjusted if Strength high; Defends at Hit Dice level. Saving Throw Class 2. Treasure Class F. Anyone meeting the gaze of a Basilisk must roll a saving throw vs. Death, and will die if they fail to make this saving throw. Basilsks of 12th level or higher (sometimes called True Basilisks) have the ability to telepathically will “heir victim to look into the Basilisk’s eyes. Victim must roll a. saving throw vs. magic suceessfully or ‘will automatically look into Basilisk’s eyes. In other cases, whether victim looks into eyes is determined on Gaze Saving Throw Table Bats, Giant: These are 46 foot wingspan bats, usually (75%) of a variety that eats just about anything (scavengers), otherwise (25%) of a variety that eat only flesh and blood. They are unintelligent and have no alignment. Type: Giant — Animal. Number: 2-12. 50% of the time in lair (usually daytims). Speed: 24” flying. 2+ HD. Attack type M2 (10% carry diseases fatal to humans. and similar beings). Strength 10. AC 2. 15 ‘Attack and Defense levels equal zo Hit Dice. Saving Throw Class 3. Treasure Class B. Vietims bitten by diseased bats need clerical Cure Disease done within 1 hour per point ‘of Constitution that the victim has, or else will die from the disease. Bats, Vampire: These normal-sized (1-2 foot wingspan) bats, dark brown or grey in color, will attack any warm-blooded animal who enters their lair or crosses their path while the are hunting. They are unintelligent and have no alignment. Location: outdoors at night, or in dark caves or tunnels by day or night. Type: Mammal. Number: 1-20. In lair 50% of the time. Speed 24” fying. 1 HD. Attack as M1. Strength 12. Armor Class 2. Attack level 1, Defense level 4. Saving Throw Class 3. No treasure. These bats will normally attack anyone not in shiny metal armor fist. Their defense level bonus comes from their ze and mobility. Bear, Were: This type of werecreature is normally encountered in the form of a mediumszed bear (50% of the time) or a man dressed in brown or black furs (50%). 50% of these beings are neutral in alignment, the rest normally. Lawful. Location: forests or caverns. Type: Lycanthrope. Number: 1-6. In. lair 40% of the time, Speed 9 in bear form, 12” in human form. A full-grown Werebear takes 10+ Hit Dice in bear form. In bear form they Attack using M2 and M21 (can use weapons in human form). Strength 26 in bear form, 16 in human form. Armor Class 4 in bear form, 2 in human form, Attack and defend at Hit Dice level adjusted for strength and any magic items. Saving Throw Class 9 in bear form, or as human fighter of same level in human form. Treasure Class R. These beings are intelligent, but occasionally a litle slow-witted in dealing with humans. Beavers, Giant: ‘These beavers, reaching a length of 6 feet or more, otherwise ook just like their normalsized counterparts. They have a limited intelligence, and behave in a Neutral_or Lawful “fashion on the whole. Type: Giant Animal. Number: 5.20. 85% of the time in 9 near lar. Speed 6” on land, 12” in water. 4 HD. Can attack with M2, M21, or M27. Strength 16. Armor Class 4, Attack at 4th level, Defend at Sth level. Saving Throw Class 10. Treasure Class L. These creatures ‘build their colonies in watery areas,often building dams, but on a larger scale than their smaller counterparts. Boars, Giant: These are a slightly larger version of the already-dangerous wild boar. Weighing as much as 300-500 pounds, these Vicious. beasts are fully capable of downing a man on horseback. They are unintelligent and have no alignment. They live in forested areas for elsewhere with dense vegetation. Type: Giant Animal. Number: 1-8. 50% in or near lair. Speed 12”. G1OHD. Attack as M16. Strength 16. Armor Class 2. Attack at Hit Dice Level +1, Defend at Hit Dice Level. Saving Throw Class 3. Treasure Class B (from previous encounters with pameriby), Boar, Were: This monster will normally (75%) appear as a 200+ pound wild boar, or (25%) as a man in leather armor. In either form, it is of human intelligence, and is of either neutral or Chaotic alignment (50-50). This monster type is found anywhere where a real boar would be found, mainly in forests. Type: Lycanthrope. Number: 1-10. In or near lair 35% of the time. Speed 12”. 6+ Hit Dice, Attack as MIG or with weapons (in man form only). Strength 18. Armor Class 4 (in either form, assuming man-form has shield). Attack at Level +1, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 9 in boar form, as fighter of same level in man form. Treasure Class L. Bogey: This earth-sprite appears in the form of a 4foot tall man, dressed in green and brown colors. It is swarthy, with dark hair and no beard. Inteligent and Neutral in alignment. Location: anywhere, but prefers being underground. Type: Spirit. 1 appears at a time. 30% of the time in lair. Speed 18”. Ranges from 6-15 HD. Can use one-handed weapons like’ thief. Strength 18. Armor Class 2. Attacks and Defends at Level Saving Throw Class 15. Treasure Class S. A Bogey will not attempt to attack a party, nor will it usually harm it directly, but may try to steal something or to play pranks if it can get away with them. A Bogey has the abilities of a 25th level thief, and limited magical spells of a magic user of a level equal its Hit Dice; a Bogey ean cast NO offensive spel (that is, no control spells, destructive spells, for area effect spells that incapacitate ‘other beings), but can cast. spells upon itself and upon non-living items, a well as non-harmful but annoying spells on other beings (such as turing a party's mule invisible). Brown Beetle: This giant insect, Gt feet long (its size roughly corresponding to its Hit Dice, in feet of length), is a medium-brownish beetle with pincers. It does not have useable wings, and cannot fly, but it can swim. It is unintelligent, and has no alignment. It can be found ‘outdoors or underground. Type: Giant Insect. Number: 1-8 20% of the time in lair. Speed 12”. 6+ HD. Attacks as M9, doing 2 extra dice of damage from’ acid secretions on pincers. Strength 16. Armor Class 7. Attacks at Level +1, Defends at Level. Saving Throw Class 3. No treasure. Bufo: This monster, als sometimes called “The Strong Toad”, fs a large (68 foot) toadsike being with a highly peaked shell somewhat similar to that of a tortoise, but much tougher. Intelligent and basically neutral in alignment. Type: Intelligent Non-human, Normally only 1 encountered. 80% of the time in lair. move 9”. 12 HD. Does not make physical attacks (beneath its dignity). Armor Class 8. Defense Level 100. Saving Throw Class 15. Treasure Class G. This being gathers servants {0 wait on it fot and foot (Gt doesn’t have hands), to bring it food and to polish its shell. It does this by means of a Charm spell (it has Charm Person, Charm Monster, Charm Being, and several Charm spells you. probably never thought of). If physically attacked, it will withdraw within its shell (thus, its defense level) and let its servants defend it. Neither a Bufo nor its servants will normally attack a party unless the party attacks the Bufo or attempts to steal its carefully hoarded treasure. It can cast one of its Charm spells each PHASE on any one being within 24” and visible to the Bufo, and its Charm spells all have « 22” range limit, Victims get a normal saving throw vs. magic if they do not wish to be Charmed. Bughear: These beings can best be described as 6-foot tall, very hairy goblinlike creatures with wide flat faces. Their name comes from the fact that their appearance, especially at night, is ver bearlike, and their only real claim to frightfulness comes from the fact that their tendency to move about quietly means that they usually startle anyone who sees them. Bugbeats are Chaotic in alignment, being somewhat intelligent (3-9 on the “human scale). Type: Goblin, 16 Number: 5-20. 30% of the time in lair. Speed 9°, 3HD. Attack using M6, MI or weapons (no bows or two-handed weapons, since _ their hhands are not well formed for ripping, having claws). Strength 18. Armor Class 6. Attack level 5, Defense level 3. Saving Throw Class 8. Treasure Class K. Bugbears normally go out only at night or inside dark places. They can see normally’ in anything that is not total darkness, and do not like bright light. They move silently (1/3 from normal chance for someone hearing them). While Chaotic, Bugbears prefer to steal without fighting rather than Kill indiscriminately. Thus, if given the chance, they will slip away with a party's valuables rather than openly fight. If comered, of course, a Bugbear will fight viciously, since they are afraid of almost everything that isn’t afraid of them, and fear horrible things will happen to them if they surrender. Bunyip: This animal has a body the size of a bull, with seablike flippers, a long neck topped by an ostrich-like head, and furclike feathers covering its brown body. It is only slightly intelligent (below human level) and if it has an alignment (only exceptional ones will, 10%) it is Chaotic. Bunyips live only in bodies of fresh water, and don't travel very far on land. Type: Aquatic, Number: 1-8. 20% in lait. Speed 6” on land, 24” in water. 6+ HD. Attack as M2. Strength 20. Armor Class 4. Attack as Level +4, Defense Level same as Hit Dice. Saving Throw Class 10. Treasure Class C. These beasts are carnivorous, and very much enjoy the taste of human flesh, Capybara, Giant: These creatures are large "(200+ pounds), fury, four-footed rodentlike animals with very. large front teeth. Normal capybara would not attack humans, but the stress created by the enlargement of these Giant Capybara has driven them slightly mad, and they will attack anything that they see as threatening them, which is just about anything large. Unintelligent, these creatures have no alignment. They are found in plains and forests. Type: Giant Animal. Number: 1-6. 40% in lair. Speed 21”. 8 Hit Dice. Attack as M3. Strength 18. Armor Class 4. Attack Level = HD 42. Defense Level = HD. Saving Throw Class 3. Treasure Class K. These beasts ate omnivorous, and can bedistracted by food if they are not already engaged in a melee (use Distraction Saving Throw). Caterpillar, Giant: This is an 18-foot long caterpillarlike creature, three feet in diameter. The colors vary, but are usually green, brown, or grey, in some combination that ‘makes it blend in with vegetation and and have no alignment. Type: Giant Insect. Number: 1-6. 30% in lair. Speed 6”. 4+ HD. Attack as M4. Strength 10, Armor Class 1. Attack and Defense Levels = HD. Saving Throw Class 6. No treasure, Not particularly hostile, but hungry at all times, and if you stand in its way, it will attempt to eat you. Catoblepas: This monster looks like a large black buffalo with a pigdike head that hangs forward on a weak, thin neck. It has a black mane of hair on its head and neck. Unless it deliberately looks upward, a Catoblepas is always looking at the ground a short distance in front of it. These beasts are of subhuman intelligence, mixed Neutral or Chaotic in alignment (50/50). They live in forests, plains, or underground, but not in mountains or deserts. Type: Standard Mythical. 1 appearing at time. 40% of the time in lair. Speed 6”. 13 HD. Normally does not attack in melee, but can defend itself with M19. Strength 25. Armor Class 3. Attacks at Oth level, Defends at 13th level. Saving Throw Class 12. Treasure Class E. Anyone disturbing a Catoblepas at its grazing of meditating runs the risk that it will decide t» lift its head and look around, Anyone meeting the gaze of a Catoblepas (Gaze saving throw) must make another saving throw, this time vs. Death. A Catoblepas’ will automatically look at anyone who attacks it, and may affect up to 2 persons per phase with its gaze, if they are standing close together in its line of vision. Centaur: These beings are familiar in mythology, having the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, joined as if the waist of the ‘human were joined to the lower end of a horse’s neck. The horse part is the size of a small or mediumsized pony, and thus the resulting mixture is from seven to eight feet tall. Centaurs are fully intelligent and either Neutral or Lawful in alignment (50/50). They live in forests by preference, and do not’ like being underground. Type: Intelligent Non-Human, Number: 2-12. In lair 30M. Speeds range from 12” to 18”, depending on whether fully grown of armored. An average Centaur has 4 HD, They can use weapons, or attack with MI8, Centaurs especialy love archery weapons. Strength determined as if human (3-18). Normally Armor Class 2, but may also wear a breastplate (becoming AC 4b, speed 15” maximum) or breastplate and chain _barding (becoming AC 6b, speed 12° maximum). The last’ two cases, of course, assume that the Centaur is using & shield. Without a shield, the ‘Armor Classes. become 2 and 5b respectively. The attack and defense levels of Centaurs are determined as if human, by hit dice, adjusted for strength and agility. Saving Throws as if humans of the same type (see below). Treasure Class H for a large group of Centaurs. Notes: Centaurs may be Fighters, Magic Users, or Thieves. (If Thievish, the referee should make discretionary judgments a to which abilities are possible, due to their bulk and shape.) They have saving throws as if they were humans with the same specialty and characteristics. Normal centaurs do not bother with amor except in times of war or other prolonged fighting. Centaurs are one of the types of being acceptable for Reincarnation results. ‘Cheetah, Were: This creature appears to be a large spotted cat with a weight within the human limitations (rolled a if size 3-18). It is extremely quick for short sprints. These shape-changers are occasionally seen as normalappearing humans with a fur ‘cape™ that looks. like cheetah-fur. They are intelligent, and Lawful or Neutral in alignment (50/50). Type: Lycanthrope. Number: 1-8. 30% in lair. Speed 36” for short distances, otherwise 18”. 6 HD normaly. Attack with M2 or M6 in cat form, weapons in human form. Strength 18. Armor Class 4 in cat form. Can wear amor in human form. Attack level 7, Defense Level 6. Saving Throw Class 9. No treasure normally found, Chimera: This creature has a winged, scaly body, the tail of a serpent, clawed front feet, hooved rear feet, and three heads, one each of a large serpent (or small dragon, few people are sure which), a lion, and a goat. These beasts are of low human intelligence, and are Chaotic, Type: Standard Mythical or Flyer. Ww Number: 1-4. 50% in lair. Speed 12” (18” when flying). 9 HD. The lion and serpent heads attack as M2, the goat's head attacks as MIS. When flying, it can use its front claws as M6. ‘Serpent and goat heads are strength 18, as are the claws. The lion head is strength 28. Armor Class 5. Attack level = HD +1. Defense Level = HD. Saving Throw Class 7. Treasure Class E. Each head breathes fire, in a flame that extends no more than six feet from the head. This fire does damage equal to the level of the Chimera. divided by 3 (thus a 9th level would do 3 dice per breath, a 12th level would do 4, and so on), not rounded off. The Chimera will breathe fire each phase from any head that has its own opponent, but prefers not to breathe from’ two hheads at the same target at the same time. In addition, the serpent’s head is poisonous (poison factor 0.5) and the goat's hors cause a disease (fatal in 24 hours if not cured) if they hit. ‘Also note that the lion head's strength gives it 4 dice of damage per blow, not 2. Cockatrice: This monster appears somewhat similar to a Basilisk, but it has only two legs and a set of functional wings, and tends to act and appear more birdlike than the reptilian Basilisk. Its cry is similar to that of a rooster. A Cockatrice weighs only about 6 pounds. They are of low intelligence, but definitely Chaotic by nature. Type: Stone Tumer, or Standard Mythical Number: 1-6. 35% in lair. Speed 9 (18” flying). 5 Hit Dice. Attack as MS, and anyone hit must make a saving throw vs. Stone or be tumed to stone instantly. Strength 12. Armor Class 4, Attack and Defense Levels: $. Saving Throw Class 2. Treasure Class E, These are vicious little beasties that enjoy turning humans and other humanoids to stone. Grocotta: This is a stecl-grey, ‘wolflike animal with a head similar t0 4 mastiff dog. It weighs as much as a normal human being (roughly 150 pounds). It is somewhat intelligent (about like a wolf) and is Chaotic in alignment. Type: Predator, Canine. Number: 1-4. 40% in lair. Speed 18”. 12 HD. Attack as M3, due to skill and viciousness rather than size of teeth. Strength 26. Armor Class 4. Attack at 14th level, Defend at 12th level. Saving Throw Class 13. Treasure Class R. These actively evil monsters will attack a human orgroup of humans if they think that they have a good chance of killing and either winning the battle or escaping. The blood of a Crocotta is strong acid. Cutting or stabbing weapons that hit a Crocotta are ruined for use after 3 phases. if non-magical. If magical, a weapon has only small chance of being ruined by the acid, equal to (S% per hit/(primary bonus of weapon +1)) per blow. Thus, a +1 weapon would have a (5/(1+1))%, or 5/2 (2.5) % chance of being destroyed, for each ‘time it hit the Crocotta. DAEMONS: This is an entire class of beings rather than 2 specific being. These beings include most of the Spirit and Elemental beings, along With beings whose nature is one and the same with some natural force. In many mythologies, these beings were called Giants or Demons or a host of other things, but herein we use the collective name Daemon, for they are not true Demons as we will see. These beings are not evii by their nature, but are generally Neutral or Chaotic by alignment, and tend to ‘oppose the standard forces of human civilization, since all of them stem from forces that existed long before ‘mankind. Their motto might be taken from a Robert E. Howard poem, to wit, “We were the kings ere man had come, and shall be kings again.” Their nature is an independent one, although they can be controlled by magical means and forced to serve fone or more masters. Djinni, Efrits, Elementals, and otter such beings belong to that ‘class of Daemon that often serve, albeit reluctantly. In addition, there are Daemons whose nature derives from one of the elements, natural or magical. These are what we will call Empowered Daemons, and these are the proudest and most powerful of all. These Empowered Daemons are’ often mistaken for true Demons, but theiz origin is in Chaos rather than Hell. Daemons will tend to be in areas related to their type of Power (one that is Water-based will not appear in a desert, for example), but otherwise may appear anywhere. Below are some types of Empowered Daemons. They have several characteristics common: Number: 1-4. 40% in k All ate Saving Throw Class 15. All have Treasure Class S calculated for ach group of Daemons encountered. All Empowered Daemons are at least 10 Hit Dice in level, and some of the characteristics vary with level and type as described below: DAEMON OF AIR: This Daemon type appears as an invisible manlike being or as a vortex of air. This type has speed 24”. It attacks as if using W7, +3 damage per die, + adjustments for strength, or as a Vortex spell of its own level. Also, 50% of this type are magic using, able to use Type VI spells only, at a level equal to its ‘it dice. Strength = Level #8. Armor Class 6. Attacks at level, adjusted for strength, Defense level = HD +3 (acts as #3 armor in all respects, including weapon breakage). Impervious to Type VI magic, and takes % damage from Cold spells. Has basic magic resistance (chance of not being affected at all) equal to ‘21%, where L = Level of Daemon. DAEMON OF EARTH: This Daemon type appears as an 8-foot tall, manlike being the color of granite. Speed 12”. Attacks either as if using W4 (1 hand) or W10 (2 hands), +3 damage per die + adjustments for strength. Also, 50% of this type are magic using, able to use Type I spells only, at a level equal t0 their hit dice. Strength = 2.5 x Level. Armor Class 8. Attack at Hit Dice level adjusted for strength, Defense level = HD +4 (acts as Armor +4). Fire and Cold magic do only damage to this type. Also, Daemons of Earth can hurl lava balls if not in melee, out to a range of 12”, that explode in a 1” diameter, doing damage equal to L/2.5 dice of damage. These lava balls may be hurled ‘every 2 phases, and come from the substance of the Daemon ‘nd from the earth itself DAEMON OF FIRE: This Daemon type appears as an 8-foot tall winged humanoid composed of or covered with fire. These wings, when not in use, appear almost cloakclike. Speed 15" (24" flying). Attacks with a weapon made nf fire, of a type of its own choosing, any of those on the Weapon Matrix with lengths 1-10, or with a Whip of Fire that does damage equal to L/2.5 in dice of damage, and attacks using the same attack matrix line as a Momingstar (W7). Strength = Level +10. Armor Class 6. Attacks at Level +3, defense level = HD + 5 (acts as 45. armor). 75% of these Daemons of Fire are magic using, Type I spells only. They are impervious to fire in any form, and take -1 per die of damage from other forms of energy. 1B DAEMON OF WATER: This Daemon type looks like an 8-foot tall ‘being with manixe head and legs, and the body and pincers of a giant crablike being. Speed 12” on land, 18” in water. Attacks with pincers as MIO (43 ‘per die damage + adjustments for strength). Strength Level +12. Attack and Defense levels = HD on land, both #3 in water, Impervious to Type V magic, 40% of these Daemons are magic using, limited to Type V_ spells. These Daemons have a chance of being unaffected by any other nonfite ‘magic equal to 2L%, where L is the Daemon's level. DEMONS: This class are the true demons, minions of Hell and the {nfemal’ regions, lost souls and fallen angels. There are many things that ‘are true for all Demons, and certain special characteristics “specific to certain ones. All True Demons have two or ‘more shapes that they may assume when they appear outside of Hell: a standard form, and one specific to their type. Their powers are basically the same in both forms, although wingless Demons must revert to standard shape in order to fly. Which form is used is mainly a matter of ‘the Demon's personal taste, or in some cases a need for subtlety. The standard form of a Demon is the classical one: 6-8 feet tall, a bat-winged humanoid figure with cloven hooves, 2 arms, 2 legs, and a homed, beastlike head with’ sharp teeth. ‘In either form, all True Demons have the ability to cast a Circle of Darkness about themselves with a 2” radius, through which they themselves can ‘see normally. The strength of a Demon is equal to 20+ the Level of the Demon, All Demons have a Defense Level = HD + 6, and all can be hit only with magical ‘weapons. All have a Magic Resistance equal to 75% against magic cast at their own level, adjusted up or down 5% per level for different levels. Thus, a 12th level Demon would have 70% chance of not being affecte! by a spell cast by a 13th level magic user. This resistance does not include the Summon Demon spell. Further, Demons are able to cast spells within their own specialzy classes, based upon which of the Six Legions the Demon belongs to. The Six Legions form the organizational basis of Hell,and each Demon belongs to one of the Six Legions, under one of the six Demon Princes and their subordinates. The First Legion of Hell is commanded by Lucifuge (sometimes called the Prime Minister of Hell). His immediate lieutenants are Bael, ‘Agares and Marbas. Demons of the First Legion have knowledge of ‘treasures and wealth, and are magic users limited to Type I spells plus specific Demon Spells (see below), Demons of this type appear eithe: as standard Demons or in a form like that of a man, rough-hewn out of rock, with his facial and other features somehow not complet. ‘The Second Legion of Hell is commanded by Nebiros (Field Marshal of Hell). His immediate lieutenants are Ayperos, Nuberus, and Glasyabolas. Demons of the Second Legion have knowledge of the powers of fire and destcuction, and are magic users limited to Type II spells plus Demon Spells. Demons of this type appear in either the standard form or a8 a figure shaped of fire. winged ot wingless by choice. The Third Legion of Hell is commanded by Satanachia (Grand General of Hell). His lieutenants are Prislas, Aamon and Barbatos. Demons of the Third Legion have knowledge of things mental, and are magic users limited to Type III spells plus Demon Spells. Demons of this type appear in either the standard form or as very attractive men or women, and as such are very Smooth-talking and convincing. Demons of the Third Legion prefer to bargain rather than fight, or will use trickery or Charm spells to doom their victims. The Fourth Legion of Hell is commanded by Agaliarept (another Grand General of Hell). His lieutenants are Buer, Gusoyn, and Botis. Demons of the Fourth Legion hhave knowledge of the unseen and the far away, and ate magic users limited to Type IV spells plus Demon Spells. Demons of this type appear either in standard form or as rather misty shapes, sometimes mistaken for hosts or helpful spirits, The Fifth Legion of Hell is ‘commanded by Fleuretty (Lieutenant General of Hell). Demons of the Fifth Legion ate the true sons of Darkness, and can cast Darkness spells up to a limit of 1” per level of the Demon at any time, as well as being able ‘» cast Type V spells and Demon Spells. Fleuretiy’s lieutenants are Bathim, Pursan, and Abigar, and under their command the Demons of the Fifth Legion have knowledge of all things that happen or exist by night, or in any shadow. They appear as either the standard ‘lemon form or as a manlike shape made entirely of darkness. Even when they cast fie, it sheds no light, so great is. their darkness. The Sixth Legion of Hell is commanded by Sargatanas (Brigadier of Hell, but least in nothing but tank), His lieutenants are Loray, Valefar, and Forau. Demons of the Sixth Legion are able to cast Type VI magic as well as Demon Spelis, plus all spells of transportation and opening of ways. The Sixth Legion are the patron demons of thieves, and have knowiedge of invisibility, flight, opening of locks and bartiers, and means of espionage. Demons of the Sixth Legion have no other true form than the standard form of Demon, bbut prefer to remain invisible at all times, and thus often seem to be merely a whispered voice. Demons of all six legions have certain common abilities and restrictions aot mentioned above. In combat, all Demons have an equivalent Armor Class of 6b, no matter what their shape. All Demons, when in melee, have a chance of draining Life Levels on any hit on any living victim (victim gets saving throw vs. magic, and is drained 1 Life Level if successful, 1-4 Life Levels if not), Further, in addition to the spells commen cnly to their own Legion, all Demons have the following spells available to them: Hellfize. the same as the spell for Magic Users (7M), doing damage at the level of the Demon. Soulfire: a spell that may be thrown once per phase at any one living target. If victim does not successfully make his saving throw vs. magic, he loses 1-6 Life Levels. If victim successfully makes his saving throw vs. magic, he loses only 1 life level. Clerics of 8th level of higher and Paladins are more safe from this effect, and lose 1-4 life levels if they fail t0 save, and none if they make their saving throw. Range: 12”. Fear: the same as the spell for Magic Users, but with a 12” radius effect rather than a cone. Confusion: the same us the spell for Magic Users. Pyrotics: This spell, whic can be fired at one target every phase, does 19 damage immediately equal to the Level of the Demon divided by 4, in dice of damage. If the victim makes his saving throw vs. magic, that is all that it does. If he fails to make his saving throw vs. magic, he takes the same amount of damage NEXT phase also, and again rolls a saving throw ys. magic. He continues to roll a saving throw each phase until he is successful or dead. Remember, the FIRST phase of damage is automatic, and the saving throw prevents more damage on the FOLLOWING phase. Thus, if a character is not successful until the third phase, he has taken three phases of damage. A character hit by a Pyrotics spell is noticeable from the blue flames that flicker over his or her body until the saving throw is made. These flames, and thus the damage, can be dispelled by a sufficient Dispel Magic spell, cast by a magic user or cleric at least the same level as the Demon or higher, not calculated as usual. Power Word: the same as the spell for Magic Users. Finger of Death: the same as the spell for Clerics. Wall of Fire: the same as the spell for Magic Users. For further information on Demons for your use as a referee, find a good book on Demonology or a reprint of one of the older Grimoires at your local library. And always remember: Demons are not nice people! Even if they fulfill a bargain to the letter, after being Summoned by & magic user (Summon Demon spell or other means), they will try and arrange things for their own advantage or profit, or for the benefit of Their Father Below. Anyone who tums his back on a Demon (figuratively or _ literally) deserves whatever nasty things that ‘you can think up, as long as they are within the rules of the game.Dragon: This being is not truly a monster, for most Dragons are fully as intelligent as a human being, if not more so. However, try and tell that to someone about to be eaten by a Dragon, There are many varieties of Dragon, but we shall deal with only a few of these, as guidelines for the imaginative referee. All of the basic types of True Dragon (as we shall call this type) are of the Western European mythological type: 4 less, 2 wings, much bigger than man-sized, and having a breath that causes some form of damage. This breath may be flames or gis, or perhaps. spitting poison, or a host of other things, but the key feature is that the breath is a ‘weapon. ‘There are many characteristics that all of the True Dragon varieties have in common: They all live alone or in small groups, so seldom is more than | encountered at a time. They spend 60% of their time in their lairs, sleeping or counting their treasures, They move at Speed 9” (24” per phase flying). They attack using M2 or M7. Their strength ranges from 28+ (18 + Level). Most are Armor Class 6b, unless noted otherwise. Because of their strength, they have an attack level bonus, and so attack at least at Level +2, and their Defense Level = HD. Saving Throw Class 7. Treasure Class Q, adjusted downward at referee discretion for young Dragons without a full hoard. ‘All Dragons have natural tendency to use magic if they are intelligent enough, and if so, they will use magic of a Type similar to that of their breath weapon. Thus, a Dragon that breathed fire would be a Type I ‘magic user, a Dragon that breathed cold would be a Type V magic user, and s0 on (see Magic Rules). There ae several things about the mentality of a Dragon that should be Kept in mind: First, Dragons live to be very old if they don’t die a violent death, and thus acquire a_great deal of wisdom. Second, Dragon’s don’t think like people 40; they don’t engage in buying and selling, don’t socialize, etc. One of their primary joys in life is in the acquisition and enjoyment of a treasure hoard worthy of the name, and the one thing that will get a Dragon very upset is to tamper with that hoard Third, for the referee who wishes to introduce new varieties of Dragon, it rust be remembered what a Dragon's breath is: a weapon. A Dragon is physically very strong and fast, and the only reason for the existence of its breath is as a weapon that can handle things that brute force might not, Thus, a Dragon’s breath, if it is consistent with the way Dragons work, must be able to be used against crowds of beings, since that is the only real thing that a Dragon has to fear. For example, a Dragon that hhad a breath that acted like a Heat Beam spell would be unlikely, whereas one that breathed a knockout gas would at least be possible. Here area few examples of possible types of Dragons. SILVER DRAGON: This variety ‘of Dragon is highly intelligent, and would be regarded as Neutral in alignment by humans. All Silver Dragons are able to speak Dragon and some of the human tongues, if they 80 choose. 90% of Silver Dragons are magic users, Type IV spells only, at a level equal to the Dragon's Hit Dice. 12+ HD for this type. Silver Dragons enjoy living on high hilltops and in ‘mountain caves. Silver Dragons have a breath weapon that is similar in its effect to the Energy Cone spells of a magic user. The breath of a Silver Dragon Js in the shape of a normal ‘magical Cone, 4” in length per Hit Die of the Dragon. This breath emanates directly from the mouth of the dragon, and the cone must go straight in’ the direction that the Dragon is facing. PURPLE DRAGON: This variety of Dragon is highly intelligent, and would be regarded as Chaotic in alignment by humans (and by some other Dragons). All Purple Dragons are able to speak Dragon and some of the tongues of man, but they consider talking to humans to be beneath their dignity. They are evil and unscrupulous, and even most of the other Dragon's don’t like Purple Dragons. 90% of Purple Dragons are magic users, Type I spells only, at a level equal to the Dragon's Hit Dice. 14+ Hit Dice for this type. Purple Dragons live in mountain or forest areas. They have a breath weapon that is the same as the Bomb spell of magic users (in fact, that’s where ‘magic users first got the idea). A bubble-like pellet travels out from the mouth of the Dragon to a pre-determined distance, where it explodes. The ranged distance may not be more than 24” from the Dragon, The bubble. travels in a straight line at the speed of an arrow. GRAY DRAGON: This variety of Dragon is only moderately intelligent, and would be regarded as Neutral (but annoying) in alignment by humans. Only 60% of Gray Dragons speak an intelligible language other than their own, and only 20% of those that speak are magic using, limited to Type I spells at the level of the Dragon in their effect. The Gray Dragon is sometimes called a Stone Dragon, for the simple reason that its breath turns people and other living things into a substance that is stonelike in appearance and to the touch. This stonelike substance is edible to Gray Dragons. Victims may be restored to full health by the use of a Stone to Flesh spell. Whether the victim is tumed to stone is calculate} by figuring out the Breath Damage of the Dragon (see below) and comparing it to the Hit Points of the being hit. If the Breath Damage exceeds the Hit Points of the target, then it is tured to ‘stone’. This type‘of Dragon breathes in a normal Cone shape that is 4” long per Hit Die of the Dragon. Gray Dragons range from 20-24 Hit Dice normally, but « few rare ones have been found of higher ‘or lower levels. The amount of damage that is done by the breath of a Dragon is directly related to how many Hit Points the Dragon has, which is in turn determined by how old it is. Normally, one does not encounter very young Dragons without finding colder ones taking care of them, so we won't bother with the young ones for now. A Dragon gains 1 Hit Point every year as it grows older, on the average. In order to determine the Level of a Dragon, divide its Hit Points by 4.5 and round off. That is, 45 Hit Point Dragon would be 10th level. (Levels don’t really matter to a Dragon, but it's nice to be able to figure ‘out how many Experience Points one is worth if you defeat it.) Normally, the amount of damage that a Dragon’s breath weapon does is figured as follows: each being who is within the breath must make a saving throw on the Dragon Breath saving throw column of the Saving Throw tables. If the being makes this saving throw successfully, he takes % the ‘number of points of damage that the Dragon has in Hit Points. If he fails to make — this saving throw successfully, he takes the number of points of damage that the Dragon has Hit Points. Thus, if a 54 Hit Point Dragon breathes ‘on a character, that character will take either 54 or 27 points of damage of whatever type that Dragon is causing, depending on whether the character fails or makes his saving throw. The value of a Dragon’s breath in damage is always the same as its Hit Points (not its number of Hit Points left to unconsciousness, if damaged, but its full allotment). Normally, a Dragon ‘may use this breath at full value 3 times per day, or at half value 6 times per day.’Thus, if faced with a mob of very low level creatures, @ Dragon coun breathe at only halfstrength, doing only % normal damage. This saves breaths for later. Normally, a Dragon breathes no more than once per turn, just as it (fit is ‘magic using) may cast magic once per tum, However, if its own life appears to be in direct danger, it may attempt to breathe again’ less than one tum after it has breathed. It has a chance equal to 1/6 per phase since it has last breathed of successfully breathing again. Thus, after 2 phases, it has a 1/3 chance of being able to breathe again. After 6 phases, it can ALWAYS breathe again, if it has any breaths left for that day. If a Dragon's mate or hatchlings are slain in its presence, a Dragon can breathe for a FOURTH time at the killers, but at great cost to itself, since it will fall unconscious 1 tum later for 2-12 tums, and cannot use its breath ‘weapon on the following day. Djinn: This being is a spirit by nature, and of changeable shape. They ‘generally appear as a large cloud of dust or smoke, as a whirlwind, or as an 8-foot tall ‘humanoid’ wish dark brown skin (sort ‘of dark sand-colored), whichever is the most convenient for the Djinn at the time Very intelligent in mos: cases, Djinn are Neutral or Lawful in alignment. Type: Spirit o~ Daemon. Only 1 normally appears at a time. 50% in lair or container of some kind (ee below). A Minor Djinn (90% of all Djinni fall in this class) has the following characteristics: Speed 9” (24” fying). 7 HD. Attacks as if with W7. Strength 29. Armor Class 5. Attacks at 9th level, Defends at 7th level. Saving Throw Class 13. A Major Djinn has the following characteristics: Speed 12” (30” flying). 15 HD. Attacks as if W9 (2 blows). Strength 36. Armor Class 6b. Attacks at 17th level, Defends at 18th level. Saving Throw Class 15. Minor Djinn are mainly encountered bound as servants to a magic item that is inscribed with a Seal of Solomon and the true name of the Djinn (sce Magic Item tables). Major Djinn are mainly encountered in the wild areas of desert vr mountains. Efrit: This being is often found in containers much too small to hold them if they were solid, and this because they are not solid, being of the spirit world, When apparently solidified, an Efrit will appear as an 8-10 foot tall, winged, hooved, tusked, fiery humanoid’ with as frightening an appearance as it can manage. This is deliberate on the Efrit’s partn and it enjoys scaring people and animals. They are very intelligent, as well as Chaotie in alignment. Type: Spirit or Daemon, Normally only 1 appearing. Efrits hhave no lairs of their own, but sometimes are set to guard one belonging to someone else. There are two types of Eftit: Major and Minor, A Minor Efrit has the following al characteristics: Speed 9” (24” flying). 10 HD. Attacks as W7. Strength 32. AC 6. Attacks at 12th level, Defends at 10th level. Saving Throw Class 13. ‘A. Major Efrit has the following characteristics: Speed 12” (30" flying). 20 HD. Attacks as 2 blows with W9. Strength 40. AC 6b. Attacks at 23rd level, Defends at 24th level. Saving Throw Class 15. Anyone less than or equal to 4 the level of an Efrit must make a saving throw vs. Fear when seeing any individual Efrit for the first time, or else flee in panic. Efrts are malicious, ‘but will faithfully (Gort of) serve a given master who controls them for up to 1001 days. If the master has been good and kind, they will simply leave. If the master has been harsh or annoying, the Efrit will revenge itself con the former master. An Eftit can be controlled by possessing a Seal of Solomon inscribed with the true name of that Efrit. Usually, there exists only one such seal for any one Efrit, as these were made long ago. Many of these Seals are used to stopper a flask or bottle in which the Efrit resides (see Magic Item tables) when not materialized to serve its master. Elemental: This being is a spirit that temporarily animates a portion of one of the four natural elements: Air, Earth, Fire or Water. As such, an Elemental has the appearance of a being made of one of the four, appropriate to its individual type. They are somewhat intelligent, and Neutral in alignmen:. Type: Spirit or Daemon. Only 1 appearing of any 1 type in any 1 location, since Elementals don’t overlap. Location in this case is defined as about % mile on a side, square. Elementals are never in lair, not having lairs. Speed 24” in their own element, 12” otherwise. Hit Dice limited by the level of the conjuror, who may conjure an Elemental no higher than his own level. Air, Fire and Water Elementals attack ‘as if using W7; Earth Elemental attacks as if using Wb. Strength = 2.5 x Level (+5 to total for Earth Elemental). All are Armor Class 6b. Attack and Defense Levels = HD +4 to both if Elemental is touching a large mass of its own element. Elementals below 10th level have a Saving Throw Class of 13, I1—15th level have a Saving Throw Class of 11, and 16+ Level Elementals have a Saving Throw Class of 15. Will serve a magic user or other controller only reluctantly. If acontroller forces an Elemental to leave its own element to work for him, or orders it to fight for him, the Elemental will turn on the controller at the least opportunity, and seek revenge by killing the controller. This can happen if the controller is suddenly attacked, or if something ‘magically interrupts the control, or if the controller is Charmed or put to sleep magically. Elementals have a natural enmity for beings that utilize ‘an element opposite their own (fire vs. water, extth vs. ait). Firedrake: This is a large, wingless gray or coppery-colored dragonlike reptile, roughly 20 to 30 feet in length. They are of low to moderate intelligence on a human scale, and are Chaotic in alignment. They’ can be encountered anywhere inthe wilderness, especially in mountains and forests, seldom in swamps. Type: Dragon, Number: 1-4. 50% in lair. Speed 15”. Young firedrakes as small as 4 HD may be encountered, but adults are 8+ HD. Attack with M2, M7, and a breath that is the shape of a standard magical Cone, and 4” long, per level of the Firedrake. Thus, @ 12th level Firedrake would breathe fire in a standard 6” cone. As with a Dragon, this flame does damage equal to the Hit Points of the Firedrake to targets that fail their saving throw vs. Dragon Breath, or 4 that amount to targets that successfully make their saving throws. Strength 28. Armor Class 6b. Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level, Saving Throw Class 7. Treasure Class H. These beings are to Dragons what the great apes are to hhumans, and ae probably the original Zorm of Dragons, or similar thereto. Being less intelligent than a true Dragon, these can be occasionally fooled or trapped, but it is dangerous to do so. They like to eat, fight, and collect shiny objects for their homes, Which are usually in small caves. Furies: These beings are usually first noticed in a form that has the body of a woman, and the wings and claws of a very’ large bird, wings being bronze in color and claws actually BEING bronze. However, a Fury may tum invisible or change its shape temporarily to that of a human woman, and thus not be recognized until it regains sts true shape and appearance. These beings are intelligent and Chaotic in alignment. They are found in most open areas, seldom in forests or jungles with overhanging trees. Type: Flyer, Mythical. Number: 1-4. 10% in lair. Speed 20” flying (they don’t like to walk, but will do so in human form, speed 12"). 6+ HD. Attack as M6. Strength 30. Armor Class 6b. Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level +4 Saving Throw Class 7. Normally keep no treasure of their own in Iai Normally, these beings will attack anything not in shiny annor first, since they do not like to look in mirrored or shiny surfaces. They are not harmed by mirrors, but will xy to avoid looking into them if possible. Ghosts: These are the restless spirits of those who feel that they died unjustly, and apzear as glowing White apparitions in the shape of a human being with a formless lower body, giving the appearance of flowing white robes with no legs This figure is translucont in bright light. These undead spirits are and are found anywhere where men have lived in the past. Type: Undead. Number: 16, 25% in lair. Speed 15” near ground, 30” up in the air. 7+ HD. ‘These Ghosts form whatever type of ‘weapon they need, but no more than 1 weapon per combat phase, if they need to change. Unused or dropped ‘weapons simply merge back in:0 thie Ghost, Strength 25. Armor Class 4b. Attack at Level #2, Defend at Level +6. Saving Throw Class 5. Treasure Class M. Each group of Ghosts collectively casts the equivalent of a Fear Spell that affects all who are within 6” of them and who do not successfully make their saving throw vs, Fear, Clerics get a +2 bonus on their die roll on this Fear. Can be turned or dispelled by Clerics as Spirit class Undead. Non-magical ‘Weapons cannot damage or interfere with a Ghost. They can be damaged by magical weapons or spells. Note that these beings do NOT drain Life Levels, but merely scek revenge against all fving things for their own deaths. Ghosties: These are the Undead results of draining tho Life Levels from an animal or monster that is not intelligent. They have the appearance of a. glowing, white animal, partly translucen: in a strong light. Most of these are in shapes similar to those of common monsters for animals, occasionally in the shape of something unusual. These undead are Chaotic, although not intelligent or actively evil. Type: Undead. Number: 2-12. In lair 50%. Speed 22 18”. They may be of any level shat is appropriate to the type of being that they were when alive. An Elephant Ghostie (a horrifying thought, 1 assure you) should be of much higher level than a Mouse Ghostie, and roughly the same levels as when they were alive Since different Ghosties are in different shapes, they attack as whatever they would have been using when alive. Thus, our Mouse Ghostie would use MI. All Ghosties are assumed to be Strength 11 (Le., no adjustments positive or negative. ‘Armor Class 4. Attack and Defend at their own levels. Saving Throw Class 8. Treasure Class C, from previous ‘encounters rather than deliberate gathering. Ghosties are not dispelled or turned by low-level clerical spe although they can be destroyed by & clerical Dispel Evil: spell. Victims hit in combat by a Ghostie must roll a saving throw vs. magic or be drained 1 Life Level. This must be checked ceach time a living creature is hit by a Ghostie. Silver or magical weapons will hit and damage Ghosts, and magical damage-causing spells will affect them. Non-magical weapons that are not silver will not harm a Ghostie. Ghosties, since they ase the animation of a simple life-force rather than a true undead soul, do not exist forever, but only for I month per Hit Die of the original .vimel, and then they simply dissolve. Ghouls: These beings have sie appearance of somewhat decayed-looking humanoids, with ‘mottled dirt and vegetation coloring, and pointy teeth and claws. They are somewhat intelligent, and are definitely Chaotic in alignment. They are found mainly underground or in dark places, shunning the daylight. They are considered. Undead, although there i some doubt, since they can be killed, and are not animated by magical means. Thus, for ‘Type, consider them Undead as far as Control spells and weapon damag:, but try to remember the differences Number: 2-12. 20% in lair. Speed 9”. 2-4 HD. Attack using MI or MS. Strength 12. Armor Class 4. Attack and Defend at ‘own Level. Saving Throw Class 12. Treasure Class. K. Cannot be dispelled by clerics, but can be Tumed as a Solid Body Undead. Due to the nature of a Ghoul, its touch or bite causes uncontrollable fear in most living beings, and this fright is such that it ‘can paralyze most beings, if they fail to achieve their saving throw vs.poison on each individual touch or bite. Elves and Paladins are immune to this Fear effect, and the fear-paralysis is removed by an Elf of higher level than the Ghoul, or any level of Paladin, physically touching the fear-paralyzed person. It is also neutralized by pouring 1 flask of holy water over the victim, if the holy water was made by 2 cleric of higher level than the Ghoul GIANTS: These beings actually include several sub-types with very different characteristics. All of the types of Giant have a few things in common: first of all, they are all large, humanoid beings. All are very strong, the weakest being as strong as the strongest normal-sized humans. All are very greedy, whether for food or for gold. Most are Chaotic in alignment. All live alone or in small ‘roups. The different types are: CLOUD GIANTS: These giants range from 16-25 feet tall, and are among the more intelligent of the Giant family. They build their own buildings and castles, rather than living in caves. Their name comes from the fact that they love to build con high cliffs and mountain peaks, and folk tales have given rise to the story that some of these castles actualiy rest on top of the clouds. Number: 1-4. In lair 30%. Speed 18”. 13+ HD. Attack using weapons (large cones) and by throwing rocks (sling accuracy, 3 dice of damage adjusted for Strength of Giant). Strength ranges from 2843, rolled per Giant ‘Armor Class 6. Attack Level = Level 42, Defense Level = Level. Saving Throw Class 13. Treasure Class N + 1000-6000 gold pieces per Cloud Giant. Cloud Giants have very keen senses and like the taste of human flesh. CYCLOPES: (note: that is not a misspelling, it is the more correct plural) This is the type of Giant encountered by Odysseus in his voyages. It is very tall, 25 feet or more, and has only one eye that in the center of its face, above its nose It is otherwise shaped like @ normal humanoid. These Cyclopes are not very intelligent, somewhere equivalent to human intelligence 3. Chaotic in alignment, these Giants live in rocky ateas, mountains or islands especially ‘They eat only meat, especially human flesh, although they will accept other meat, Number: 1-2 40% in lair. Speed 18". 30+ HD. Attack using a hhuge club (3 blows, but attack and damage as Maul, W9b, adjusted for Strength of Giant). Strength = 20 + Level. Armor Class 6. Attack at Level 43, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 15. Treasure Class H. Note that these Giants have poor depth perception, and thus normally do not throw rocks at a man-sized target. They will, however, throw things at a wagon or ship that gets too close (rocks as above). FIRE GIANTS: These Giants are among the more intelligent of the Giant family. They are 12-foot tall, ruddy, tedshaired humanoids who build “their own castles and homes. Chaotic in alignment, these Giants enjoy most parts of the wilderness, except swamps, and thus can be found almost ‘anywhere. Number: 1-6, Speed 15”, 12+ HD. Can use any large weapons. Strength ranges from 25-40, rolled per Fire Giant. Armor Class 6, Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 13. Treasure Class N + 1000-6000 gold pieces per Fire Giant. Fire Giants have a natural resistance (+2 saving throw, —1 per die of damage) to Type I magic. 10% of Fire Giants are Type II magic users themselves, at a level equal to their Hit Dice. FROST GIANT: These Giants are less humandike than most, being from 15-20 feet tall and almost pure white in color. In a cold climate, due to their nature, they may have snow and ice on their bodies and belongings, and thus look very unnatural. Moderately intelligent, these Giants are Chaotic in alignment. Number: 1-6. 30% in lair, which is normally a cave cut into 2 hillside or a glacier. Speed 12”, 10+ HD. Use large weapons to attack, sometimes made of ice. Strength ranges from 24 to 39, rolled per Giant. Armor Class 6b, Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level. Saving Throw | Class 13, Treasure Class N + 1000-6000 gold pieces per Frost Giant, Frost Giants are impervious to cold, but take extra damage from fire. Thus, if hit with a Fire spell, ad +1 per die of damage received by a Frost Giant. HILL GIANT: These are often confused with Ogres and Trolls, due to their general habits, but in’ fact they are much more pleasant in nature. Hill Giants are 8-12 foot tall, stocky humanoids. They are not very bright, and are Chaotic in alignment. They’ are not really very evil, however, and except for the bad habit of eating human beings if nothing else is available, they wouldn’t be bad sorts at all. Number: 1-8, 30% in Init. Speed 12”. 8+ HD. Attack with large weapons, especially clubs (mace, flail, or maul attack ‘matrix line, ‘depending on just how big a club). Strength 22-37, rolled individually per Hill Giant. "ArmorClass 6. Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 13. Treasure Class N + 1000-6000 gold pieces per Hill Giant. Hill Giants ean throw rocks as Cloud Giants (abo ve). STORM GIANTS: These are by far the most intelligent and civilized of the Giant family. They are 815 foot tall humanoids dressed in actual clothing, rather than in the rough furs preferted by most of the other types of Giant, Also, Storm Giants are of mixed alignment, evenly divided among Lawful, Neutral and Chaotic. Number: 1-4, 30% in lair. Speed 18”. 15+ HD. Attack using large weapons, some also use magic. 20% of Storm Giants are Type VI ‘magic users at a level equal to their Hit Dice. Strength range of 32-47, rolled per Storm Giant. Armor Class 6. Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level. Saving Throw’ Class 13. Treasure Class N + 1000-6000 gold pieces per Storm Giant. Storm Giants also have a natural resistance to Type VI magic (+2 to Storm Giant's saving throws, —1 per die from damage by ‘Type VI magic). Special Note: Fire Giants and Storm Giants sometimes use magic items of their own construction or items that were made for their use by other Giants who are magic users. Check for their chances of having ‘magic items as if they were Fighting Men of the same level as their Hit Dice. Goblins: These beings are generally short, 4-5 feet tall, humanoids with swarthy. complexions and features, that are somewhat ugly except to other Goblins. They wear crude armor and carry small weapons. They are of low human-level intelligence, and are Chaotic in alignment. Type: Goblin. Number: 10-60 per group. 50% in lair. Speed 6”. 1 HD. Attack using weapons of lengths 1-4 on Attack matrix, most _ commonly Daggers and Hatchets. Strength 10. Armor Class 4. Attack and Defend at Ist level. Saving Throw Class 1 Treasure Class B, Goblins hate the light of day, elves and dwarves, not necessarily in that order. They can see very well in the dark, and move quickly and quietly there. Given a choice, they will not go outdoors during the daytime, or into the presence of a bright light: They are not harmed, however, by light. Griffon: ‘This beast has the body of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle. It is of high animal intelligence, but has--no real alignment. ‘Type: Mythical, Flyer. Number: 1-8. In lair 20%. Speed 12” walking, 30” flying. 74 HD. Attack using M2, M6, Strength 18. Armor Class 5. Attack at Level +1, Defend at Level (#2 while flying). Saving Throw Class 7. Treasure Class. L. Griffons are not naturally hostile to man, but their favorite food is horseflesh, and if you happen to be riding one, this could result in an unfortunate misunderstanding Harpies: These creatures are somewhat similar to Furies, but in general are smaller, and do not have the brazen claws and wings, but are rather more brown or green in color. These creatures are somewhat intelligent, and are highly Chaotic in alignment, and actively evil. Type: Flyer, Mythical. Number: 2-8. 20% in lair. Speed 6” walking, 15” flying. 3+ HD. Can hold small weapons or attack using MS. Also, the claws are poisonous (poison factor 1.0) Further, Harpies screech in a hypnotic fashion, and all hearing them clearly (within 6”) must roll a saving throw vs. Charm III. (see Special Saving Throws). Those failing to make this saving throw successfully cannot fight or defend themselves from the Harpies. Strength 12, Armor Class 3. Attack at Level, Defend at Level +2. Saving Throw Class 7. Treasure Class L. Hippogiff: This creature has the basic body of a horse, but with the forelegs of a lion, and the wings and head of an eagle. How this mixture ‘came to be has long been a matter for debate. In any case, it is somewhat intelligent, and Neutral in ‘alignment. Hippogrifs live in_high places, especially mountains. Type: Flyer, Mythical. Number: 1-8. No lair. Speed 18” running, 36” flying. 5+ HD, Attack using M2, M6 or M19 (fear hooves). Strength’ 12. Armor Class 5, Attack and Defend at level (42 flying). Saving Throw Class 6. No treasure. Can be trained for riding, but are’ somewhat capricious, and a partially trained Hippogriff is a dangerous thing to ride, since it may maneuver in such a way that its rider will fal. Lion, Were: This creature has the basic appearance of a small lion, or of a man with long, flowing brown hair. They are Lawful or Neutral in alignment (50/50), and normally are encountered only in plains or hills, sometimes in forests. Type: Lycanthrope. Number: 1-6. In Lair 15%, Speed 12”. 7+ HD. Attack using M2 or M21 in Lion form, or ‘weapons in man form, Strength 20. Armor Class 4. Attack at Level +1, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 9 in Lion form, or as a Fighter of the same level in man form, No monetary ‘reasure, 24the most famous of its type, Medusa of the Gorgon sisters. It is a being ‘that has the appearance of a human female except for the fact that there are a number of small, snakedike appendages where hair would be on the head. These ‘snakes’ are in themselves. blind, and can only see what the Medusa sees, but each one has a mouth with fangs, and will bite as directed. A Medusa is intelligent, and Chaotic in alignment. Type: Mythical, Stone Tumer. Number: 1-4. In hair "75%. Speed 9”. 4+ HD. ‘Attacks using weapons, or MI (the snakes, which get a total of 8 bites per phase) + poison (poison factor 0.5). In addition, anyone gazing into the face of a’ Medusa (including another Medusa) must make a saving. throw vs. Stone. (Determine Gaze on Gaze Saving Throw table.) Strength 10. Armor Class 1. Attack and Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 2. Treasure Class O. Live primarily ‘underground or in caves. Minotaur: This being is a 7-foot tall humanoid with head like that of a bull. They are reasonably inteligent, but very short-tempered, and can be of any alignment. Type: Mythical, Number: 1-8. 20% in lair. Speed 12”. 8+ HD. Minotaurs attack using “weapons or MI6 or M33. Strength = 10 + Level. Armor Class 4. Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 8. Treasure Class L. Normally live in forests or caves. Ogre: This type of being is 6-7 feet tall and basically a dark brown, very ugly humanoid with lots of hair and bad grooming habits. They are of low intelligence, and are Chaotic in alignment. Ogres live just about anywhere where there is food. Type: Troll (they really are more similar to Trolls than Giants). Number: 2-12. 30% in lair. Speed 9” (12” if they are frightened). 4-8 HD. Attack Using large weapons, especially clubs (as mace), flails and mauls. Strength 25, Armor Class 5. Attack at Level +1, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 8. Treasure Class L + 1000 gold pieces per Ogre. Ogres love gold and fighting, not necessarily in that order. ‘They eat meat, and love the taste of hhuman flesh. Ogres like to think of themselves as powerful and brave, but are actually somewhat cowardly when outnumbered. Skeleton: This type of Undead is the magically animated set of bones of a being, usually human or similar 1/6 of those encountered are skeletons of non-humanoid beings or of monsters. They have no intelligence of their own, and the alignment of their animator, usually Chaotic. Type: Undead. Number: 3-18. Speed 6”. 1+ HD, up to a maximum of % the original level of the being whose skeleton is being Used. Attack using MS or weapons. Strength 10. Armor Class 3. Attack and Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 4. No treasure of their own, no Jair, but they can be used to guard cone, with the orders ‘Defend this room, and destroy all intruders’. Skeletons can be turned or dispelled by Clerics as Animated Undead. Spectre: This Undead — spirit appears in the form of a ghostly dark figure, faceless and featureless within its cowled cloak. It strongly radiates evil, seems intelligent, and is Chaotic in "alignment. Type: _ Undead. Number: 1-8. 259 in lair. Speed 15” (30” flying with plenty of room). 6+ HD. Attack using any variety of sword, usually broadsword. Each hit with ‘this sword, in addition to normal damage, drains 2 Life Levels from the victim. This sword vanishes ‘upon the destruction of the Spectre, and cannot be used by other beings (they can’t touch the hilt) if the Spectre drops it. Strength 18, Armor Class 6b (comes from intangibility rather than toughness). Attacks at Level +1, Defends at Level #4. Saving Throw Class 5. Treasure Class N. Spectres can only be damaged by ‘magical weapons or spells, and can be tumed or dispelled by Clerics as a Spirit Undead. Troll: This is the basic form of Troll, which appears as a 7-foot tall, very’ ugly humanoid with rubbery flesh. It looks something like a smooth Ogre. It is of low intelligence, and is Chaotic in alignment. Trolls can live almost anywhere on land. Type: Troll. Number: 2-12. In lair 50%. Speed 12”. 7-10 HD. Attack using M6 or weapons (clubs and other impact weapons; swords are too subtle for a Troll). Strength 25. Armor Class 6. Attack at Level +1, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 8. Treasure Class M. Trolls regenerate any damage that is caused by means other than fire or flame, at a rate of 4% Hit Point per phase, beginning 2 phases after first being damaged. Trolls very much enjoy the taste of human flesh. True Troll: This is the cream of the Troll family, 8 feet tall, 400 25 pounds, and every inch ugly, with mottled brown skin, scruffy fur and pointed teeth and claws. Moderately intelligent, Chaotic in alignment, and actively evil. These True Trolls appear anywhere where there is the hope of food. Type: Troll. Number: 1-8. 40% in ir. Speed 12". 12-20 HD. Attack using M6 or weapons that require little manual dexterity. Strength 13 + Level. Armor Class 6. «Attack at Level #2, Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 13. Treasure Class ©. True Trolls regenerate at a rate of L points per turn, where L is their level in Hit Dice, beginning the phase after they first receive damage. This regeneration is pro-rated per phase. ‘Unicorn: This beast appears as a golden-horned, — shaggy-legged, horse-like animal with a goatlike beard. It is normally white, with a white or golden mane, but’ may be other solid colors with a white mane. Unicoms are intelligent, and are considered Lawful or Neutral in alignment. They live in forests. Tybe: Mythical. Normally only 1 appearing at a time, since they are quite rare. No lair or treasure. Speed 24”. 5 HD. Attack using MI6 or MIS. if threatened, but will usually not attack. Strength 20. Armor Class 4. Attack at 6th Level, Defend at 15th Level. Saving Throw Class 15. Will not associate in any way with beings of a Chaotic alignment or those in any way pure of heart. Unicoms can sense poison within 6”, and the touch of their hom will neutralize most poisons of Poison Factor 1.0 or less. ‘Vampire: This is a particularly dangerous type of Undead, that may appear in the form of a very paleskinned human, or as a bat, a wolf, or a cloud of mist. In any form, they are dangerous. All ‘vampires ate very intelligent in all forms, and are Chaotic in alignment. ‘They appear anywhere by night, but only in dark places by day. Typ Undead. Number: 1-4. In Lair 50%, Speed 12", 18” flying. 9+ HD. Attack using MI (fangs) or swords and daggers. in human form, MI in bat form, or M2 in wolf form. All forms have Strength 30. Armor Class 1 in human form and bat form, AC 2 in wolf form. Attack at Level +2, Defend at Level +5. Saving Throw Class Sor as an equivalent level Magic User, whichever is better. Vampires of 12th level or less have Treasure Class O, above 12th level they have Treasure Class S, but withno silver. Vampires of all levels may assume cither human or bat form, but only 1/3 may assume the form of a wolf, Any Vampire who scores a melee hit with teeth, in any form, drains 2 Life Levels from his victim. In human form, a Vampite has the added ability of being able to Charm any intelligent being that meets its Gaze (Gaze Saving Throw to see whether Gaze met), with a saving throw vs. magic being used to determine success (-2 to victim's saving throw roll). Vampires in ‘human, bat or wolf form can control bats, wolves, rats, and other animals that frequent the dark of night, up to 1 animal per level of the Vampire. ‘All Vampires must spend at least 8 hours per day lying in a container or depression filled with drt of the Vampire's native land. Vampires cannot be dispelled, only turned, as Solid Body Undead. A Vampire that is damaged beyond its Hit Points but not properly slain simply turns gaseous for a number of turns equal to the amount of damage that it took beyond its basic Hit Points. Vampires regenerate non-permanent damage at the rate of 1 point per tum per level of the Vampire. Permanent damage can only be done to a Vampire by a weapon specifically enchanted vs. Undead, by holy water, or by a wooden stake driven through the Vampire’s heart (which will slay the ‘Vampire outright). Vampires of 13th level or higher include many magic users, and so any Vampire of that level has a 25% chance of being a magic user. Victims slain by a Vampire draining their blood (and Life Levels) will rise from the grave fn three days as Vampires, unless a stake is driven through the nneo-Vampire’s heart first. Charmed beings can also be converted into lesser Vampire slaves after 1 day under the control of the Vampire (the process. involves the mutual drinking of blood and other horrible things), and these Vampire slaves will do anything to protect their Vampire master. Werewolf: This is the prototypical Lycanthrope, the shapechanger from man to wolf and back, but with a small difference: this type of, Lycanthrope does not change his shape voluntarily. They appear usually in the form of a large grey or black wolf, or as a human with no separation between eyebrows or hairy palms of hands. A Werewolf is intelligent, and Neutral or Chaotic (30/70). ‘They appear mainly in forested areas. Type: Lycanthrope. Number: 1-10, 35% in lair. Speed 15” in wolf form 6+ HD. Attack using M2 in wolf form, or with ‘weapons in man form. Strength 12. Armor Class 4, Attack and Defend at Level. Saving Throw Class 9 in wolf form, as same level Fighter in man form. Treasure Class L. Anyone wounded but not killed by a Werewolf will tum into a Werewolf after the next full moon unless a cleric does casts a Cure Disease spell on the victim within 24 hours of the wounding. Werewolves can only be harmed. by magic or silver, and will avoid silver in man or wolf form. Designing Monsters Hopefully, the Monster List has iven you enough ideas of how the system works that you can start thinking about designing your own ‘monsters, or converting existing ones from mythology or fictional sources. Unfortunately, due to copyright reasons, most fictional monsters cannot be published in these pages in their converted forms. Therefore, if you want your favorite monster out of someone's novel, YOU have to do the conversion into Warlock rules. ‘And here's how: When designing your own monsters, the name and physical descriptions are entirely up to you. However, when you design monsters based ‘on a wellknown (or not-very-well-known) fictional source, you should try to keep the monster in line with what the original source had it being like. Thus, if you want a monster that is six feet tall and has Jong fangs, you probably shouldn't call it a Tribble (you may laugh, but T've seen worse alterations done; cute little furry mischievous things. that Lord Dunsany called Trolls were tumed by one referee into evil chaotic killers, ‘because they're Trolls, aren't they”). Also, when naming your monsters, unless the name of the monster is a part of the mythos of your created world, the name should bear some relationship to the physical characteristics of the monster, and should be pronounceable. Players don’t seem to appreciate a monster called a “Veeblefletzer’ very much, if it doesnt mean anything, but they absolutely cannot STAND something like a ‘Zxqrtpg’ being tossed at them. ‘Also, YOU, as referee, should have 00d idea’'what the ‘monster looks like, in order to be able to figure out just’ what it can and cannot do, as well as to he able to describe it to the players. This includes figuring out about as much information as we included in the Monster List, if not more, Once you have figured out what you monster is called and what it looks like, you should figure out what it THINKS like. The intelligence and alignment of the monster should be thought out logically. If there is a written source from which you have taken the monster, use that as your ‘uideline, If the monster is original, remember to make it smart enough for its own survival. Monsters that commit suicide with their method ofattack had better have a very high rate of reproduction, or else they simply won't exist. Monsters that are hunters by nature should be able to hhunt, While you are doing this, you should lea HOW your monster thinks, if it is intelligent; that is, does it think about things in some unusual manner, does its nature warp its viewpoint of the world For example, a being that is blind would not chink of things in terms of color. A vampire would not think that a sunny day was nice. A dragon would NOT like an sticanto, at least not one that eats metals that dragons like to hoard. And so on. Try to lean to think like your monsters. Location and Type are relatively easy to figure out. Just don’t put a ‘monster where it would not want to be. ‘Number Appearing should vary with the type of monster. Something that is weak or low level would tend to run around in larger groups in dangerous areas, in order to survive. Powerful beings or large predators ‘would move around in smaller groups unless there is some reason for them to gather (such as a large source of food). Percentage of the time in lair is dependent on the type of monster also, primarily on just how much of the time it would tend to hang around its home, and how much of the time it has to spend out finding food and other goodies. Something that has no fixed home, but a somewhat favorite spot, has a very low chance of ving ‘in lair’ Movement should be figured out based on comparing the speed of the beast to a man or a horse. How fast can it run compared to you? Compared to you, if you were carrying around a lot of equipment? Hit Dice are a matter of judgment, with a little bit of sense required, Just how many blows with a sword should be needed to knock down this monster? ‘Attack Matrix weapons should be fairly simple. If a being has a favorite type of weapon that it carries, that is that. Natural Body weapons should bbe figured out based on the physical description that you already have in your head or on paper. Compare your monster with the ones on the list for size, and you should have no ‘rouble with the weapons (claws are claws, tovth are teeth, ete) Strength is another inatter of judgment, bu: here you have some help if there is a writen source for Your monster. Just how strong is it compared to a strong man? To a normal man? A monster that is not very strong, but could wrestle reasonably against a normal_-man would be around Strength 9-11, A monster that took more of a struggle would be stronger, and so on. Truly strong monsters (above the human strength range) should be those with a physical structure that van support such massive muscles, such as an Ogre ora Giant. Armor Class or equivalent is another matter of judgment. It is either how hard the outer surface of the monster is, or a way of adjusting the chances to hit. Thus, both a hard, scaly monsies and one’ that is very thin and tenuous (and thus, hard to damage) might be armor class 6b, just because that one is hard to hit. Attack and Defense Levels shouid be based on the Hit Dice of the creature, adjusted for Strength, how vicious or quick the creature is, whether it can dodge weapons, ete. Again, in the case of something that can be hit easily but not damaged, adding 10 Defense Level reduces the number of blows that cause damage to the creature, Saving Throw Class should be determined from the various examples, and from the explanation of the Non-Human Saving Throw table. Basically, just give the monster saving throw class that is appropriate to its resistance to magic and other effects. (Normal butterflies should not have the same saving throws as a dragon, and s0 on.) Treasure Class takes a little more work, although the examples should help.” Basically, a monster gathers treasure up to the limit it can hold fon to, unless it has recently lost treasure The treasure classes are figured out for a normal group of each beings (Number Appearing). A very large or very small grouping of that type of monsters should have its treasure increased or decreased somewhat in quantity, but not necessarily in its percentage chance of having a specific type of treasure. See Treasure Class explanations for more det Make your own Special Notes for cach monster that is not just a beast of some kind. If it has special powers ‘or abilities, special likes or dislikes, remembering them when the battle is ‘over can be embarrassing. Make sure that the notes would be sufficient to remind YOU of what the monster should be able to do, in case you forget. In other words, the more thought and care you put into your monsters, the more they will BE monsters, rather than little men dressed up in ‘monster suits (zipper optional). A dungeon or wilderness where all of the monsteis act and react just the same is very boring. as your players will be quick to point out. So be kind to your monstoss, and they will help you out in your refereeing. MONSTER SAVING THROW MATRIX S.T. Type Distraction Poison Wands Stone Dragon _ Spells Phantasm Class or Death Breath & Staves Belief 1 10 12 13 14 15 16 16 2 4 10 12 5 4 12 12 3 16 12 12 12 4 4 18 4 4 NA 14 16 16 16 NA 5 8 NA ti 7 1 9 8 6 16 6 7 8 8 10 3 7 12 6 7 5 3 8 7 8 10 10 8 10 4 2 12 9 8 4 10 12 10 12 10 10 2 6 7 8 8 10 12 1" NA 3 5 S 5 3 3 2 6 NA 12 14 4 12 4 13 NA 6 8 9 " 8 7 4 8 4 5 7 8 8/3" NA 5 NA 3 NA 2 3° S/NAS NA 27Monster Saving Throws While a comparison of the Monster Saving Throw Matrix with the Monster List will give you a basic idea of how to use the Matrix on your own ‘monsters, a little explanation will probably help you. The following notes should give you a good idea of which Saving Throw Class is most appropriate for any monsters of your own design. Class 1 is the appropriate Saving Throw Class for beings of low human intelligence and no real resistance to magic. Roughly similar to a Ist level Fighter of low intelligence. Class 2 isthe appropriate Saving Throw Class for creatures with the power of Stone-Turning, such as a Cockatrice. Class 3 is for most animals, including giant animals and insects that have no special characteristics. Class 4 is for Animated undead, with no will of their own. Class 5 is for independent undead, solid and with wills of their own, such as Vampires and other such powerful undead. Class 6 is for beings that are tough but unintelligent. This class has an excellent Phantasm Belief saving throw because it isn't intelligent enough to easily perceive a visualized source of harm, Class 7 is for Dragons and their relatives, especially the more powerful reptile beings. Class 8 is for beings that are tough, somewhat intelligent, but with no special resistances. Class 9 is for lycanthropes and shapeshifters of various kinds, Were-creatures and such, Class 10 is for large creatures that are somewhat difficult to damage. Class 11 is for beings with a considerable amount of resistance to magic, either by being magic- using and of high level, or from sheer toughness, "Usually intelligent. Class 12 is for medium-sized Undead, those which may or may not be independent, but are neither to be sneezed’ at nor run away from by characters of equal level. This includes most of the Spirit-ype Undead Class 13. is for non-undead Spirits and some Daemons and such. Class. 14 is for beings with a strong natural resistance to magic and illusions. Class 15 is for beings so resistant and so powerful that lesser magic (wands, staves, etc.) has no effect whatever. On the Matrix itself, a few things need explanation. The Distraction column is to be used whenever the monster encounters two or more things of interest. If a monster that was busy chasing character encounters something else to eat, of equal worth, the referee should roll a Distraction Saving Throw to see whether the monster will give up the chase for a quick snack, Some discretion should be used, adjusting for monsters whose intelligence does not match that of the average monster of the same Saving Throw Class. Basically, the more intelligent the monster, the less likely it is to be distracted by some short-range benefit. The entry ‘NA’ instead of a ‘number on the table means that beings using that Saving Throw line are not affected by items in that particular column, Thus, a Vampire is not affected ' by poison, already being sort of dead, In Classes 14 and 15, the split saving throw for the Spells and Staves column indicates that the two types affect the being differently, spells above the slash and staves below it. Thus, a 1 Throw Class 15 affected by magic cast by means of a staff at all, * * * Treasure Classes The following are the various treasure classes referred to in the Monster List and elsewhere. Each contains a set of percentages and ranges of value of the treasure, as well as a short note about what type of monsters or beings should be assigned that treasure class. Referees designing their own monsters should pay attention to these guidelines when deciding which treasure class. should go with which monster. 28 For each class, there will be listings such as: __ Silver, 40%9(1000-6000). What this means is that there is a 40% chance that the treasure contains silver, in amounts ranging from 1000 to {6000 pieces. Remember to convert the actual values to gold pieces when figuring total treasure later, but use the piece figure given to determine how much can be carried away, and how quickly. Class A: Silver, —90%(100-600); Gold, $0%%(10-60); Gems, 5%0(1-6). This class is used for small, accidental gatherings of treasure in the lair of beings too small or too unintelligent to gather treasure, but who live near other monsters. It is also used to measure the ‘pocket change’ of low-level intelligent beings who are determined to be carrying small amounts of money. Class B: Silver, 90%(200-1200); Gold, _ $0%(100-600); Gems, 10%(1-6); Jewelry, 5%(1-6). This class is used in circumstances similar to. Class A, but for somewhat higher level intelligent beings, or for the lairs of unintelligent monsters who are powerful enough to occasionally kill someone who was carrying a small treasure. Giant animals might have this treasure class. Class C: Silver, 90%(1000-6000); Gold, 50%(400-2400); Gems, 20%(1-6); Jewelry, 10%(1-6); Magic Items, 10%(1). This is the appropriate treasure class for monsters who are not treasure- collectors themselves, but who are somewhat dangerous to people passing through, and thus gather a little more in passing than the previous two classes. Class D: Silver, 75%(2000-12,000): Gold, 50%%(500-3000); Gems, 30%1-6); Jewelry, 20%(1-6); Magic Ite 150(1). This treasure class is gathered by monsters that value treasure, but are not very powerful, or that don’t have many opportunities to gather it. Class E: Silver, 50%(4000-24,000); Gold, 50%0(1000-6000); Gems, 40%(2-12); Jewelry, '30%%(1-6); Magic Items, —20%(1). This treasure class is deliberately gathered by monsters that value treasure, or is accidentally gathered by monsters who are low-level, but deadly to others ofsimilar level, such asa Cockatrice. Class F: Silver, 50%(5000-30,000); Gold, 50%(2000-12000); Gems, SO%(2-12); Jewelry, 40%0(1-6); Magic Items, 25%(i). A class for monsters one step more deadly than before, or for treasure caches being guarded by pet monsters and other guardians. Class G: Silver, 25%(10,000-60,000); Gold, 759%(5000-30,000); Gems, 50% (3-18); Jewelry, 40%(2-12); Magic Items, 30%(1). This treasure class’ is for the more deadly guardian, or for something that has been gathering treasure for a while, with some success. This is the last of the general- Purpose treasures, and should be reserved for monsters that are worthy of it. Class Hz Silver, 40% (1000-6000); Gold, 35%(2000,12000); Platinum, 10%( 1000-6000); Gems, 30% (6-36); Jewelry, 40%(5-30); Magic Items, 40%(1-4).. This treasure class is for low-to- medium level men or other intelligent beings of similar type, when gathered in. groups. Thus, this treasure would be appropriate for a small band of magic users or a larger group of fighters. Class I: Silver, 25%(1000-6000); Gold, 30%(1000-6000); Platinum, 20%0( 1000-6000); Gems, '50%(6-36); Jewelry, —$0%(5-30) Magic Items, 60%(1-4). This, treasure class would be. appropriate for a temple or other place where intelligent beings and their money gather. Class J: Silver, 20%(1000-6000); Gold, $0%(6000-36,000); Platinum, 25%(1000-6000); ‘Gems, 60%0(10-60); Jewelry, S0%(8-48); Magic Items, 50%(1-4). This class is for monsters somewhat less powerful than a Dragon, but greedy nonetheless, or a large and successful band of men or other intelligent beings. Class K: Silver, 35%(1000-6000); Gold, — 25%(1000-3000); Gems, 25%(1-6); Jewelry, —20%(1-6); Magic Items, 10%(1). This class is used for low-level intelligent or somewhat intelligent beings with about the relative powers and abilities of a 2nd or 3rd level fighter. Class Gems, 25%(1-4); Jewelry, 25%(1-4). This class is for the ‘packrat’ type of monster, that gathers only shiny things, but does not accumulate large hoards. Also good for monsters who are small or who cannot carry much. Class M: Silver, 20%(1000-10,000); Gold, 60%0( 1000-6000); Gems, 30%(1-10); Jewelry, 25%0(1- ic Items, 2090(1-3). This treasure class’ is used for Trolls and other beings of similar tendencies and power, that just aren’t all that interested in treasure, but gather by defeating those who have Class Ne Silver, 25%(2000-12,000); Gold, 40%( 1000-6000); Gems, 10%(2-12); Jeweiry, Magic Items, 30%(1-4). This is the basic treasure class of Gi modified occasionally for different types. Class 0: Gold, 40%(2000-12,000); Gems, 20%(4-24), Jewelry, 10%(2-12); Magic ‘Items, 359%@(1-6). This class is used for high level Undead creatures (thus, the lack of silver) or for other monsters dangerous enough to kill lots of people who were carrying magic items. Class P: Gold, 75%(7000-42000); Platinum, 25%(1000-6000); Gems, 25%3-18); Jewelry, — 20%(2-12); Magic Items, 40%(1-6). This class is used for large tombs or for the treasure hoards of intelligent groups of beings, such as a large group of Dwarves.Class Q: Silver, 509%(10,000-100,000); Gold, 75%a(10,000-60,000); Platinum, 259%(3000-18,000: Gems, 50%(10-100); Jewelry, 60% (6-36); Magic Items, 20%(2-8). This is the treasure’ class for Dragons and very little else, There is little else powerful and greedy enough to collect such a treasure hoard. Class Ri Gems, $0%(3-18); Jewelry, 50% (2-12); Magic Items, 20%(1). This is a’ treasure class for monsters or beings who collect treasure, but don’t care for coins. Class S: Silver, 10% per level of monster or being, (1000-6000); Gold, 5% per level (2000-12,000) Platinum, 2% per level (1000-6000); Gems, 5% per level (6-36); Jewelry, 5% per level (6-36); Magic Items, 5% per level (1-4). This class ‘is commonly used for higher level magic users and magic-using monsters. All of 2a the percentages in this and the following two treasure classes are multiplied times. the level of the monster or being to find the actual percentage chance of each type of treasure being found, Thus, the lair of a 12th level magic user would have a 24M chance of having Platinum in it (2% times 12), Class T: Silver, 15% per level (1000-6000); Gold, 10% per level (4000-24,000); Platinum, 2% per level (1000-6000); Gems, 5% per level (1-6 per 2' levels); Jewelry, 5% per level (1-6 per 2 levels); Magic Items, 5% per level (1-4). This class is for groups of higher level fighters or other intelligent beings. Note that, like Classes S and U, the magic items here are in addition to magic items the igs are carrying around with them. This is also to be considered true in any treasure class used for intelligent beings. Class U: Gold, 10% per _level (1000-4000 per '2 levels); Gems, 50% per level (1-4 per 2 levels); Jewelry, 5% per level (1-4 per 2 levels); Magic Items, 2% per level (1-4). ‘This treasure ‘class is to be used for somewhat smaller groups of men, or men who are moving their lair, or groups of intelligent beings who are on their own for long periods, without constant sources of treasure. Note that many of these treasure classes do not contain all of the possible types of treasure. This is deliberate, and has to do with the practical limits and reasons of the treasure-gathering of different types of beings and monsters. Platinum should be considered somewhat rare, and is an optional metal, its inclusion at the discretion of the individual referee. Copper is not listed in the treasure tables, since it has been our experience that, except for pocket change, most characters do not spend time gathering up copper they find anyway. If you really want copper, include it in quantities similar to that of the silver for classes that include coins.\ Gem and Jewelry Average Value Table Carats Per Gem 01-07 08-16 17-27 28-40 41-55, 56-66, 67-75, 76-82 83-87 88-90 10 91-00 10 plus reroll (cumulative) Gem Value Per Carat 01-05 5 gold pieces per carat 06-15 10 16-20 15 21-30 20 31-35 25 36-40 30 41-45 40 46-65 50. 66-70 60 7175 75 76-85 100 86-90 125 91-95 150 96-98 175 99-00 200 Jewelry Composition Metal Only Metal plus 1-6 gems Metal plus 2-12 gems Metal plus 3-18 gems Metal plus 4-24 gems 91-97 Metal plus 5-30 gems 98-99 Metal plus 6-36 gems 00 Metal plus 1-100 gems 01-20 21-45, 46-65 66-80 81-90 Jewelry Metal 10-60 gold pieces in value 41-100 gold pieces in value 40-400 gold pieces in value 100-1000 g.p. in value 4100-2000 9.p. in value 86:90 500-3000 9.p. in value 91-99 1000-6000 9.0. in value 00 1000-100,000 9.0. in value Gems and Jewelry 01-15 16-35 36-55 56-65, 66-85, When gems and/or jewelry are found in treasures, it is necessary to determine their value. This is done by use of the Gem and Jewelry Average Value Table. This table gives the average value of the gems and jewels in a large trove. The Jewelry part of this table can be used to determine the value of a single piece just as easily, and in the case of a special item can be quite useful. At first, the use of this table may seem complex, but it becomes easy with continued use. For example, suppose you, as referee, have determined that ‘there are 7 gems in a treasure. Now, roll on the Carats Per Gem table. This gives you the average size of the gems in the treasure. Roll on the Gem Value Per Carat table to find the average value per carat of weight of the gems. Multiply the two together, and the whole thing times 7 (for your 7 gems) to find the total value of the batch of gems. In the case of jewelry, the only difference is that the Jewelry Composition is rolled first, and then the value of the Metal and Gems (if any), the values of gems and metal being added together. Exactly what metals and gems are represented by these values should be determined by the individual referee, if he is so inclined, because they change with the type of world or dungeon. For example, on a desert world, pearls might be extremely valuable, due to their rarity, or worthless, if no one wants them or knows what they are. Also, the workmanship of the jewelry is part of its value, A piece of jewelry that is all metal might be a rare work of sculpture, and thus worth a great deal, or a cheap bracelet, and worth little or nothing. If the shape of the Jewelry matters, it should be determined by the referee as appropriate to the world and the treasure. Encounter Modifiers Encounter Distance 2 Limit of Vision 5 Limit of Vision 4 Long Range 5 Long Range 6 1 Phase Move to Melee 7 1 Phase Move to Melee 8 1 Phase Move to Melee 9 Short Range, Ye Move 10 Short Range, ¥% Move 11 Immediate ‘Melee Range 12 Immediate Melee Range 30 Encounter Surprise Chance 2 Monster(s) Startled 3 Monster(s) ¥ ‘Surprised, Party Not Surprised 4 Both Sides 1/6 Surprised 5 Party 1/6 Surprised 6 Party % Surprised 7 Party % Surprised 8 Party % Surprised 9 Party % Surprised 10 Party ‘% Surprised 44 Party % Surprised 12 Party 5/6 Surprised Monster's Average Hits Per Die O1eaeait 02-05 1.5 06-10 2 14-20 2.5 21-30 3 31-40 3.5 41-50 4 51-60 45 61-70 5 71-80 5.5 81-90 6 91-96 6.5 97-99 7 0 oF? Encounter Modifier Notes The Encounter Modifier Tables allow the referee to determine randomly just what is coming around the next corner, and what to do about it. The Encounter Distance table tells the referee how far away the monsters or beings are when first noticed. Note that this distance is iven in relative movement rather than absolute distance. This is so that it can handle both indoor and outdoor situations. The phrases ‘1 phase movement to melee’ and such do not indicate that a melee will automatically occur, it instead indicates how long ‘it would be until such a thing could happen. The likelihood of battle depends on the actions of the party and just what was encountered. Encounter Surprise refers to the chance that cither the members of the party or the encountered beings or monsters will be surprised by the encounter, and suffer the penalties from the surprise.Encounter Numbers Fighter Magic Parties Monster Types Users Numbers 005 hes 1 06-10 1-4 116 NB 1200 16 0 1 BONIS M20 «183882 26-30 1510 1-4 110 3145 2241-10 46-50 216 «16 2420 N 5160 416 1-6 0 212 ON 61-70 220 1-6 | 1B 1.5N 71-80 2-24 1-8 1B ON 81-90 4:24 2-8 424 WN 91-95 4:32 1-10 5:30 AN 96-98 6-36 2-12 6-36 SN 99 Rext-4 Rex2 Rext-4 Rex2 00___Rext-40Rext-4 Rex1-8Rex1-10 Re x1-10 Rex1-4 Rex1-8 Rex1-10 Surprise is normally checked for each person or monster, rather for the battle as a whole. This table gives the chances of being surprised. Remember to modify these for Special Characteristics bonuses and handicaps, or for unusual characters (elves are surprised 1/6 of the time less often than humans, due to their superior senses of sight and hearing). ‘Average Hits Per Die are rolled on monsters where the referee does not wish to determine the hits individually, such as in large groups of small ‘monsters. It is recommended that hits be determined individually for small groups, especially of intelligent beings. This table takes into account the tendency for beings with more hit points to survive, as well as the likelihood of hits averaging out somewhat. ‘The Encounter Numbers Table gives the referee a set of numbers of beings encountered. For intelligent beings, use the listed number ranges, rolling the appropriate dice to determine exact numbers. Thus, if you roll that the encounter consists of 3-18 fighter-types, roll 3 six-sided dice to determine just how many there really are. in the Monster columns, N represents the range given in’ the Number Encountered section for each monster on the Monster List. Thus, if the result of your roll is N/2, and your Monster List gives a Number Appearing of 2-12, you should have from 1-6 appearing instead. A result of 1.5N would have from 318 such monsters. appearing. Lair Numbers Fighter Magic Temple Monster Types Users or Hall Numbers 1 fone 1 N/6 N/4 N/4 N/a ON oO ON 2 oN tel 8 8 re 1 re re 1.5N 2N 4-24 4-24 3N 4:32 212 5-30 aN Rext-4 Rex2 Rexi-4 Rex? + 2 2 4 2 2 In those cases where the tables says ‘RexI-4° or something similar, this indicates that you should’ reroll, and multiply the result times ‘the indicated roll. ‘Thus, if you rolled a ‘3 on your roll from 1-4, and got a result of 1-6 on your reroll, you would roll from 3-18 to determine the final actual numbers encountered. ‘Men and Their Animals In addition to the Monster List, there must also be sort of a People List, since men will sometimes be encountered during adventures. Basically, treat encountered men as if they were characters: they get the same bonuses and restrictions based on their characteristics. If you have a copy of Instant Bad Guys or some other listing of encountered ‘men pre-rolled, you can just use that to determine those characteristics. Otherwise, you, as referee, should roll any characteristics that might _be important in the situation. This will often include Strength, Intelligence, Dexterity and Agility, as well as hits (in which case you should also roll Constitution, which could modify the hit points), The Saving Throws and other circumstances are also the same as if the encountered men were characters: just use the appropriate Saving Throws for the type, level, and characteristics of each individual man, The only thing remaining is Treasure Class. For low-level Fighters, use Treasure Class C. For medium or higher Fighters, use Class T. For low-level Clerics, use class D. For ‘medium-level Clerics, use class M. al For high-level Clerics, use Class I. Low-level Magic Users should be given Class E treasure in their lairs. Medium-level Magic Users should have Class H. High-level Magic Users should have Class S. Thieves should have _ treasure similar to that of Magic Users. For unusual classes of men, use whatever is the most appropriate. For example, Paladins and Rangers do not tend to accumulate much treasure, and thus should not be given an overly rich class. There are several types of normal animals that are used both by encountered men and by characters, and should thus be discussed.’ Draft. animals and hunting animals are quite common, and you found some of them listed in the Equipment tables. Basically, normal animals all have the same Saving Throw Class: Class 3. Normally, they are Armor Class 1 if without harnesses or packs, Armor Class 2 if saddled or ‘harnessed, or ‘Armor Class 5 if wearing Chain Barding. Unless stated otherwi normal animals have Attack and Defense Levels equal to their Hit Dice. The following list gives the differences between the various animals. Mules: These are the only pack animals that you can normally use in caves, tunnels, oF other narrow or steep areas. Mules have 3 Hit Dice, and can carry up to 350 pounds at speed 12”, Mules can pull wagons or sleds weighing, with load, up to 1000 pounds. A mule, if attacked, will kick with Small Hooves. Light Horses: These are the fastest horses normally available, but are not very sturdy. A Light Horse can carry up to 250 pounds at speed 24”, and cannot be trained to pull wagons. Light Horses have 2 Hit Dice, and can, if attacked, kick with Small Hooves. Medium Horses: These are more durable, but not as fast. A Medium Horse can carry 350 pounds at speed 18", and cannot be trained to pull wagons, but can be trained to wear barding or to participate in cavalry melee. Medium Horses have 3 Hit Dice, and, if in melee, can kick with Small Hooves.Draft Horses: These are sturdy, durable workhorses, who can carry or pull great weights, but not very fast. A Draft Horse has 4 Hit Dice, and can carry 450 pounds, or pull a wagon or sled weighing 1500 pounds, moving at speed 12”, Draft horses will attempt to avoid combat, but if forced, will defend themselves using Medium Hooves. Heavy Horses: These beasts, also known as Warhorses, are bred and trained for battle. They are physically quite similar to Draft Horses, being among the biggest and toughest of horses. A. Heavy Horse will carry up to 450 pounds at speed 12”, and can be trained to wear barding and to participate in battle, but does not pull wagons or sleds, Heavy Horses have 4 Hit Dice plus 2 hit points. They thus have Attack and Defense levels of Sth level. Heavy Horses, if in combat, attack using Medium Hooves. Hounds: These are the tracking dogs that are commonly used. They move at speed 15”, and can attack using Small Teeth. ‘A Hound has 2 Hit Dice Mastiffs: These are the more solid killing-dogs, bred for strength. A Mastiff moves at speed 15”, and can attack us Medium ‘Teeth, attacking at th level. A Mastiff has 3 Hit Dice. Falcon: These are the hunting rds commonly used, and actually includes several varieties. They fly at speed 24”, and can Other animals can be worked out by individual referees. Basically, just keep them reasonable relative to those listed, and you should not have too many problems. Carried Magic Items When men or other intelligent beings are encountered, they may be carrying magic items of their ‘own, usually ones that the person oor being carrying it can make use of. Thus, when a _ party encounters” men or _other intelligent beings, the referee should check and’ see just what they are carrying, and make use of the items properly if a battle or other encounter develops. Remember, the characters in the party aren't the only ones with the advantages given by magic items. If you have a copy of Instant Bad Guys, you can simply use the listed items for e encountered on those hot, you can determine the same probabilities of just who is carrying what magic items by using the ‘Carried Magic Items’ table. Each Magic line of the ‘Carried Items’ table is for a different type of character or being. For types not listed, the referee must use his own discretion, For combinations of two character classes, such as a Magical Fighter, use the higher character or being who is being checked. Thus, a Sth level Fighter would have a 7.5% chance of having a magical Shield when encountered, while a Sth level cleric would only have a 5% chance of having a clerical Staff. In cases where the table shows a number like 2*1 or 2°0.5, it means that the being encountered has two chances of having that type of magic item, _ rolled separately, and also that, if both rolls are’ within the indicated percentage, that the being has ‘two items in that category. When determining the chance that an intelligent non-human has magic items, use the most similar class of “humans for basic chances, and adjust for any special ‘circumstances, such as a special preference ‘for certain types of objects, or restrictions from using certain types of objects. A being from a species that can't read probably would not carry a Scroll, for example Each column of the ‘Carried Magic Items’ table represents one of the types of magic items. If the being checked is determined to be carrying one or more magic items, simply go to the Magic Item ‘Tables for the appropriate type of magic items and roll the specific powers and abilities there. attack using Small Teeth (Beak) chance for each of the two for Small Claws, but normally classes. The numbers appearing only attack small animals. onthe table are _ percentage Falcons have 2 Hit Dice, but chances of having that type of attack at 3rd level. magic item per level of the Carried Magic Items Inteligent Armor “Shield Non-intel. Wand or Ring Potion = Misc.-——Serall Weapon Weapon Staff Magic Magic User 1 - = ¢ 24 oat 21 a 1 Fighter 1 5 15 an - an at 05 0.2 Cleric: - 1 1 1 1 an 21 05 = Thiet 1 5 15 2a - 21 21 205 05 Paladin 15 2 Pop f abhe 02 2705 270.5 05 02 Ranger 15 15 15 215 1 eof a4 1 05 ett 1 15 15 an 24 an a1 an 1 32Advanced Chievish Rules SEVENTH LEVEL ABILITIES 1. DOUBLE DAGGER THROW +2 2. THROW DAGGER CRITICAL 3. ACROBATICS 4, CHEAT AT GAME OF SKILL +4 5, SLEIGHT OF HAND (99%) 6 CON+6 7. CUT GEMS & — EIDETIC MEMORY, HEARING 9. EIDETIC MEMORY, TOUCH 10. EIDETIC MEMORY, VISUAL 11, READ & IDENTIFY MAGIC 12. SPOT THIEVISH ACTIVITY (75%) 13, TIE UP WITH ROPES +3 EIGHTH LEVEL ABILITIES ECHO WALK DOUBLE DAGGER THROW +4 DOUBLE SHORT SWORD +2 GAME OF SKILL +5 COUNTERFEIT COINS (90%) COUNTERFEIT MAGIC (90%) DETECT SHIFTING WALLS ‘AND ROOMS (90%) 8 EIDETIC MEMORY, TOTAL 9. ESCAPE FROM ROPES +3 10. READ MAGIC 11, SPOT THIEVISH ACTIVITY (90%) * * * Seventh Level Abilities NOM aoNS Double Dagger Throw +2: This ability allows a thief to throw two daggers at the same target simultaneously, adding +2 to his archery die roll to hit. Prerequisite: Double Dagger Throw (6th). ‘Throw Dagger Critical: This ability allows a thief to throw a single dagger at a stationary target, aiming for a specific area of that’ targer’s body. If the thief scores a hit, the damage is determined as if a critical hit on the area named, intensity determined as in the case of a normal critical hit (die roll of 1-6, see Criticat Hit Table in The Complete Warlock). Note: this type of dagger throw is restricted as follows: the target may be no more than 3” from the thief; the target may not be in melee or actively dodging the dagger; the thief may fot be in motion at the time of the throw. Prerequisite: Throw Dagger +4. ‘Acrobatics: This ability allows a thief to engage in fancy tumbling, ‘vaulting, or other equivalent motions for use both in entertainment and second-story burglary. This ability includes the ability to swing from ropes and other items in true swashbuckling style, For obvious reasons, most of the limits must be determined according tothe individual circumstances, especially in combat, and thus this ability requires considerable discretion on the part of the referee. Prerequisites: Dexterity and Agility both 15 or higher. Cheat At Game Of Skill +4: This abilicy allows a thief to. cheat at gambling games of skill with a 90% chance of doing so successfully (not setting caught) and adding 4/6 to his chances of winning. Note that gambling games of skill are those in which some skill on the part of the player is needed (Le., poker) compared to those in which luck is the determiner (wage on snalbraces, etc.). Prerequisite: Cheat At Game Of Skill +3. Sleight Of Hand (99%): Same as Sleight Of Hand (95%), its prerequisite, but with added chance of success. Con +6: Same as Con +3, its prerequisite, but with added chance of success. Cut Gems: This ability allows a thief to cut and/or re-set gems and jewelry without reduction in value. This ability is useful primarily for converting stolen goods into saleable items, or in converting uncut gems into jewelry. Eidetic Memory, Hearing: This ability allows a thief to. memorize sounds, voices or conversations (no more than one minute's worth for each point of Intelligence the thief has) after one hearing, with 95% completeness. Prerequisite Intelligence 11+. Eidetic Memory, Touch: This ability allows a thief to memorize the weight, texture and other physical properties of an object handled once, for the purpose of recognizing it later for attempting to make duplicates or counterfeits. This ability is 95% accurate as long as the thief has had at least 1 turn to handle the object, and the object is handleable (a cloud a of gas or a castle wall is not to be considered handleable). Prerequisite: Intelligence 11+. -Fidetic Memory, Visual: This is what is normally called a photographic memory. It allows a thief to quickly sean an item and remember, with 95% accuracy, its physical appearance. It could also be uused to scan a map or a page of writing with similar effect. The thief does not have to understand any writing’ in order to be able to its physical appearance. Intelligence 11+. Identify Magic: This ability allows a thief to examine scrolls to see whether spells are on them, and if so, what they might be, with @ chance of success equal to 10 X Intelligence of Thief (100% or ‘greater means always successful). This ability does not allow a thief to activate either scrolls with spells on them, or special Protection scrolls, but ‘does (involuntarily) activate coursed scrolls. Spot Thievish Activity (75%): This ability is the same as Spot Thievish Activity, its prerequisite, except that it gives a thief a basic 75% chance of spotting ongoing thievish activity by 4 thief of his own level, or the results ‘of such activity. This percentage is stjected SW for vech elative feel difference between the active thief and the spotting thief. Thus, a 17th level thief would have an 80% chance of spotting a 16th level thief at work. Tie Up. With Ropes #3: This ability is the same as Tie Up With Ropes +2, its prerequisite, except that it also neutralizes the Escape From Ropes +2 ability, if possessed by the person being tied, as well as subtracting an additional 10% from the basic chance to escape as figured in Tie Up With Ropes. Eighth Level Abilities Echo Walk: This ability allows a thief to walk in total darkness or blindfolded at a speed of 3” per phase. Unless specific traps have been set, the thief will be able to move with whatever level_of silence his other abilities allow. The thief, using this ability, is maneuvering by hearing, touch, smell, etc, This ability may not be used to travel through a melee in. progress. Double Dagger Throw +4: This ability is the same as Double Daggér Throw +2, its prerequisite, but with an added’ chance to hit with each thrown dagger.Double Dagger Melee +2: This ability is the same as Double Dagger Melee, but with an additional 2 Attack Levels with both daggers used. Prerequisites: Double Dagger Melee and Dexterity of 13+. Double Short Sword +2: This ability is the same as Double Short Sword, but with an additional 2 Attack Levels with both short swords or with short sword and dagger. Prerequisites: Double Short Sword and Dexterity of 13+. Game of Skill +5: This ability is the same as Game of Skill +3, its prerequisite, but with added chance of success. Counterfeit Coins (90%): This ability allows a thief to manufacture coins and other familar items used as money with a 90% chance of his fakes being accepted as real under normal examination. Prolonged examination by experts or magical spells may determine that the coins are not real Counterfeit Magic (90%): This ability allows a thief to manufacture items that_may be mistaken for specific magic items upon first examination, especially by other thieves. These items will not fool a Detect Magic spell, but will generally fool a purely physical examination ‘The items thus made will not act as the magic item they appear to be. Detect Shifting Walls and Rooms (90%): This ability is the same as Detect Shifting Walls and Rooms (50%), its prerequisite, but with added chance of success. Eidetic. Memory, Total: This ability allows a thief to memorize all of the physical chacacteristics of an object he is able to examine, with the same limitations as in Eidetic Memory, Hearing, Touch, and Visual, its prerequisites. This ability specifically allows the thief to memorize information conveyed by all of hhis senses, including smell and taste. Additional prerequisite: Intelligence 13+. Escape From Ropes #3: This ability is the same as Escape From Ropes +2, its prerequisite, except that this ability will also allow escape from Tie Up With Ropes +3, as well as add 10% to the basic chances for escape. Read Magic: This ability is the same as its prerequisite, Read and Identify Magic, with the additional benefit of allowing the thief to activate special Protection scrolls in addition to cursed scrolls. Basically, a thief could thus use any seroll that does not cast a spell (or use Spell Points). Spot Thievish Activity (90%): This ability is the same as its prerequisite, Spot Thievish Activity (75%), except for the added chance of spotting another thief in action. In. other words, the base percentage is 90% instead of 75%, adjusted by the relative levels of the thieves. *~ * * The following are additional thievish abilities of the lower levels, to be added to those already listed in ‘The Complete Warlock. Refer there when necessary. In the case of any short sword or dagger abilities, other similar stabbing and cutting weapons may be Tesmned similarly at the discretion of the refere:. For example, a Kris could be allowed as a thievish weapon, or an ‘unusual type of knife. These weapons would have to be leamed separatriy, and would take up the space of a separate ability. Be careful not to let the thief get too far afield with his ‘weapons. Thievish abilities should be limited to small, one-handed stabbing weapons (not axes, maces and such). The same holds’ true of archery equipment. If your world has an unusual type of archery equipnent available that could be used by thieves, allow them to gain abil-es in any that are appropriate (throwing stars might be appropriate, but a hheavy machine gun would not). Short Sword Defense +2: This Second Level thievish ability allows a thief to add #2 to his defense ‘evel against any attacks coming from his front or weapon side, made with any of the following weapons: Dagger, Kris, Hatchet, Handaxe, Short Sword, Trident, Longsword or Falchion. The thief must be using a Short Sword to defend iimself against these attacks, but does not lose attacking blows while using this ability. Note: this ability cannot be used with both weapons if the thief is fighting with two weapons, and only helps against fone opponent, if the thief is being attacked by ‘more than one foe. Prerequisi‘e: Short Sword +2. Dagger Defense +2: This Second Level Thievish ability allows a thief to add +2 to his defense level against any attacks coming from his front or ‘weapon side, made with any of the following weapons: Dagger, Kris, Hatchet, Handaxe, Short “Sword, 34 Trident. Otherwise the same as Short Sword Defense +2. Prerequisite: Dagger +2. Throw Short Sword #2: This third level thiovish ability, is like its prerequisite, Throw Short Sword, but with 42 added to the Archery roll to hit, Prerequisites: Throw Short Sword and Throw Dagger +2. Extra Dagger Blow: This Fourth Level Thievish ability allows a thief with the proper prerequisites to gain 1 extra blow per combat phase, after all other adjustments for movement speed or other conditions, while using a dagger. Prerequisites: Dagger +4, Dexterity of 13+, Short Sword Defense +4: This Fourth Level Thievish ability is the same as one of its prerequisites, Short Sword Defense +2, except for the added +2 defense levels. Prerequisites: Short Sword +4, Short Sword Defense +2. Dagger Defense +4: This Fourth Level Thievish ability is the same as cone of its prerequisites, Dagger Defense +2, except for the added +2 defense levels. Prerequisites: Dagger +4, Dagger Defense +2. Sling Accuracy: This Fourth Level ‘Thievish ability a sling with a reduced accuracy penalty for range. With this ability, a thief’s chances to hi: with a sling are figured as follows: instead of tripling the basic range before figuring the ‘basic chance to hit (compared with a bow), only double the basic range. This ‘means that a thief with this ability, firing at a target, 12” away, would have a basic ‘to hit” number of 9 instead of 13 (as if 24” instead of 36”). [See Archery Tables, The Complete Warlock, p. 17] Prerequisite: Sling +4. Throw Short Sword +4: This fifth level thievish ability is like its prerequisite, Throw Short Sword +2, but with an additional bonus to the Archery roll to hit. Prerequisites: ‘Throw Short Sword +2 and Throw Dagger +4. Extra Short Sword Blow: This Fifth Level Thievish ability allows thief with the proper prerequisites to gain 1 extra blow per combat phase, after all other adjustments for movement speed or other conditions, while using a short sword. Prerequisites: Short Sword +4, Dexterity of 154, speed 15°. Bow Or Sling Critical: This Fifth Level Thievish ability allows a thief, using a specific thievish archery weapon with which this ability hasbeen leamed, to score Archery Critical Hits any time his adjusced Archery Die Roll exceeds the number he needed to hit for that shor 'y 18 or more. Thus, if he needed a 9 to hit, any shot that is adjusted by his personal abilities aud magic to 27 or higher is a Critical Hit. This ability ‘must be taken separately for each type of bow or sling :0 be used. Prerequisite: Thief must have +4 ability for any type of siing or bow to be used with this ability. Gs * * Advanced Clerical Rules Tth Level Spells 1, DETECT UNTRUE ANSWERS AND STATEMENTS 2, HOLD MONSTER 3. READ LANGUAGES 4, SUSPENDED ANIMATION (SELF) 5. VARI-HEAL+ _ 8th Level Spells 1, CURE VERY CRITICAL WOUNDS 2. DISPEL MAGIC 3. SPEAK LANGUAGES * * * Seventh Level Spelis Detect. Untrue Answers And Statements: This spell allows the caster to determine whether any being the cleric is talking to is telling the truth. It does not tell what the truth might be if the creature is indeed iying, but it docs give irue-orfalse determination. Duration: 6 tums Hold Monster: This spell is the same as Hold Person (2) except it expands the range of what may be Held to include monsters of a non- or igent nature. Duration: 9 tums. Range: 18”. Read Languages: This spell is the same as Read Languages (IM) for magic users. Suspended Animation (Self): This spell allows the cleric to put himself into a state of suspended animation, requiring no food, water or air for a period of time determined by the cleric himself upon casting the spell, for 2 time not to exceed one day for each level of the caster. The cleric may be moved, touched, even killed while in this state. It does not make the cleric invulnerable. It merely provides a way out of certain situations. Vari-Heal +: This spell is the same as Vari-Heal (5), but with 1 added to the results of the 4sided die determining range of healing. Thus, this spell does 2-5 dice of healing, with bonuses applied to each die as determined in Cure Light Wounds @. * 3d * Eighth’ Level Spells Cure Very Gritical Wounds: This spell is the same as Cure Critical Wounds (6) except that this spell does four dice of healing, with bonuses applied to each die as in Cure Light Wounds (1). Thus, the basic range of healing on this spell is from 8-28 (4 dice +4) with bonuses for the Wisdom of the cleric being applied in additioa. Dispel Magic: This spell has the same effect as the spell for magic users, Dispel Magic (3), except that the level of the cleric is applied ‘against the level of the caster of the spell being dispelted. Speak Languages: This spell is the Same as Speak Languages (2M) for ‘magie users, Researching Clerical Spells There are two ways to research Clerical spells. The first, and cheapest ‘way monetarily, is to have a cleric sit down and research the spell himself. 35 This takes a time equivalent to the ‘number of days it would take him to cast 140. spells of the level being researched, Thus, if a cleric has one 6th level spell per day, it would take him 140 days to research a 6th level spell. If, on the other hand, the cleric had S 6th level spells per day, it would only take him 28 days’ to research a new 6th level spell Furthermore, if the cleric has high Wisdom, the amount of time needed to do the research is reduced. A Wisdom 13-14 cleric would only take the amount of time necessary to cast 126 spells of the level being researched, and a Wisdom 15+ cleric would only take the amount of time necessary to cast 112 spells of the level being researched. Just as in the research of magical spells, if the spell being researched is ‘unusual, or requires an unusual object or being for study (as in the case of a special Hold spell for a non-human species), that object or being must be available during the entire time of research, The second way of obtaining a spell that is unknown is to buy it from other clerics, at the discretion of the referee. The going prices for teaching clerical spells are quite expensive, being as follows: Ist Level: 10,000 GP 2nd Level: 20,000 GP 3rd Level: 40,000 GP 4th Level: 80,000 GP Sth Level: 160,000 GP 6th Level: 320,000 GP 7th Level: 640,000 GP 8th Level: 1,280,000 GP Of course, the real problem is finding a cleric with any given spell in the first place. It is often easier to research the spell than to buy it from another cleric. ‘As in the case of magic users, it is often adviseable for the referea(s) in any series of games to limi: the initial clerical spells known. Our common Practice is to assume tat all of the normally listed Oth level spells are known, and from 46 spells of each higher ‘level up to Sth are availible. All others must be researched. For simplicity you should assume that the most commonly used spells of Ist-3rd level are the ones known: Cure Light Wounds, Hold Person, Cure Disease and so'on up to your specified limit. The known 4th and Sth level spells could be determined randomly, as part of lost lore ot Whatever else fits the style of your world.Aduanced Magic Rules Advanced Magie: Introduction The following rules are designed to. expand the magic system explained in The Complete Warlock, aswell as_add_ some new ideas to any other fantasy game you might enjoy. The spell tables on the following pages will enable you to use 7th and 8th level spells. The explanations of those spells, as well as the explanations for the lower-level spells, are as complete as we can include, with our limited space. Those lower-level spells mentioned here, by the way, are in addition to the ones described in The Complete Warlock. If you also own those rules, you should write the new spells down on your spell tables there, so that you won't forget the new spells. The Reincarnation, Spell Book, and Body Destruction rules are also included in this section, since they all deal primarily with magic of one form or another. So now we begin with: Spell Books Spell Books are the place where a magic user of any level keeps the written versions of the spells that he memorizes for normal casting. Any magic user must be able to refer to his spell books at least once per game week, for purposes. of refreshing his memory of spells, or have a 1/6 chance per level of the spell of forgetting how to correctly throw the spell. This chance is reduced by 3/6 if the magic user has Photographic Memory (2M) as one of his spells, and has used it to memorize’ his spells, including any recently acquired ones. Further, it takes one game day per level of the spell for a magic user to acquire a spell, by writing it into his spell books and memorizing it, if it is acquired in writing from another magic user's spell books. There is no such delay if he himself researched the spell, since his spell research time is taken to include writing the spell into his own spell books and learning how to throw it. The physical copying of the spell into a set of spell books takes one game hour per level of the spell. The rest of the time is spent in familiarization with the new spell The spell books of any magic user will normally include only those spells that he has memorized, with notes on any that he is currently researching, These notes will be sufficient to allow another magic user to research the same spell up to that same point in the research for the normal spell point cost of researching the same spell the same percentage of the way through, Spell books may be read by any character_who understands the language in which they are written, although only a magic user will normally understand any details of spells noted. A Read Magic is not needed for this reading, although a Read Languages spell or implement may be needed to decipher Spell Books written in unfamiliar languages. If a character loses his Spell Books, he must regain them or make ‘a new set, with the same spells as the old ones. If he cannot obtain one or more of the spells from another magic user, he must leave that spell opening vacant until he can replace the spell, He may not change any of the spells lost. Ifa character loses his Spell Books, but has not forgotten any individual spell (checked individually), he may write a new set of books for any unforgotten spells from memory, but it takes 2 game days per level of the spell if done in this manner. If he has forgotten the spell, and no one else has it written down, but he was the original researcher, he may research the spell again at the normal cost of researching that same spell 36 After a set of Spell Books is lost, its owner must check to see if he has forgotten any of the written spells every game week, until he has another written copy of each spell. Thus, a magic user without spell books rapidly loses command of his higher _ level spells, and will eventually forget them all unless he does something about the problem. The cost of replacing a set of Spell Books is 10 Gold Pieces per level of spell for every spell written in them, in addition to the time spent’ in making the books. The weight of normal Spell Books is equal to roughly 1/10 of a pound per level of spells possessed by the magic user for normal books. That is, for a ‘Sth level magic user with spells for all of his possible spell openings, the books would weigh 1 pound (3/10 for 3-Ist level spells; 4/10 for 2-2nd level spells; and 3/10 for 1-3rd level spell). It is possible to engrave a set of spell books on metal sheets for a time and gold expenditure of 10 times normal, and at 10 times the normal weight a Sek k The following spells are additions and changes to those in The Coraplete Warlock. First Level Spells Blaze: This first level magical spell is designed to make existent small fires flare up brightly upon command. it will affect one or more fires within 2 1” radius circle. The flaring will not be specifically blinding in effect, but can surprise or startle nearby beings. Duration: 1 turn, Range: no more than 12” from the caster. Cost: 3 spell points, 4 for recharge. Class 2 ‘Charm (Specific Animal Species): ‘This is the format for an unlimited number of spells, each designed to affect only one specific normal animal species. Note that this type of spell would not work on magical or enchanted beings, of on_inteligent beings of any kind, but only on normal animals, Thus, while Charm Horse would work on horses of any variety, it would not work on either a camel or a hippogriff.. Duration until dispelled. Range: 12”. Cost: 3 spell points, 4 for recharge. Clas 5. Charm (Specific Intelligent Species): This is the format for an unlimited number of spells, eachdesigned to work on a specific inteligent or somi-intelgent species. The effects are basically identical to Charm Person (1M). ‘The primary limitation of this type of spell is that it could be cast only upon a species similar to that of the caster, and therefore would only be researched as such. Thus, a human being could research a spell of this type for an intelligent humanoid species, given an example 10 experiment upon, but might have trouble researching such a ‘Charm spell for an intelligent starfish. Range: 12”. Duration: until dispelled. Cost: 4 spell points, 5 for recharge. Second Level Spells MiniStrength. This spell allows the caster to. increase his own physical strength by 2-12 points (Colled) for a period of time of 1-10 tums (rolled). Cost: 4 spell poinss, 6 for recharge. Class 1. Protection/Insects: This spell protects the recipient fom being attacked or stung by normal insects for 2-12 tums (rolled). Range: recipient must be no more than 3” from caster at time of casting. Cost 4 spell points, 5 for recharge. Class 5. Speak With Animals: This spel is basically similar to. Speak With Animals (1C), except for the fact that this spell will not cause animals to cooperate with the speaker unless it is in the direct best interests of the ‘animal to do so, within the limits of its own understanding and intelligence. Cost: 3 spell points, 4 for recharge. Class 5. Third Level Spells Magic Analysis: This spell allows the caster to determine the basic purpose or method of operation of any normal magic item. It will not give extremely detailed information or specialized knowledge. This spell is also useful in the research and construction of magic items (see Magic Item Construction). Range: adjacent to. item being examined Cost: 6 spell points, 8 for recharge. Class 4. Mental Static; This spell prevents the caster’s thoughts from being read by ESP or similar means, but offers no protection against attempts to control the caster mentally. Cost: 3 spell points + 1 per tum maintained, recharge cost of 6. Class 3, Projected Mini-Strength: This spell is the saine as MiniStrength (2M), but may be cast on a recipient no more than 12” from the caster. Cost: 5 spell points 7 for recharge. Class 1 Fifth Level Spells Teleport: This spell ailows the caster to transport himself instantly from one location to another, with the following restrictions: The caster must be firmly familiar with the intended destination (either the magical spell Photographic Memory QM) or the thievish Eidetic Memory, Visual ability will assure this, as will a period of one hour spent memorizing the specific location at any time within the recent past). The caster must be fully conscious and in control of his actions (being knocked ‘unconscious just as the spell is going ‘off makes you lose some of your controi), The caster may not Teleport either into or out of consecrated ground, or into a structure protected by the Castle Protection (7M) spell, if that spel! was not of his own casting. The caster may not Teleport into any area in which magic is currently not functiona!. such as an area covered by Magic Damping Field (8M). If the caster accidentally or deliberately Violates one or more of these restrictions, his Teleport spell malfunctions as follows: the magic user must make a saving throw ¥. magic; if he succeeds in achieving his saving throw, he will simply fail to teleport at all, and will remain in his initial location. If the caster fails this initial saving throw, and was trying to Teleport to an unmemorized location cot while losing control, he does Teleport, but must roll another saving throw vs. magic to determin: the location, if any. If the caster failed to make his first saving throw, but succeeded the second time, he arrives at a location from 1-100” (rolled) in each of the three dimensions, from his intended location [i.e 37” North, 12” Bast, and 84” Up is one possible result]. If the caster failed both his first and second. saving throw attempts, but succeeded on the third attempt, he would arrive at a destination from 1-1000” (rolled) from his destination in each dimension. If he failed to make this third and final saving throw, he would simply vanish, having Teleported to a point unknown of nonexistent. Sixth Level Spells Control Weather: This spell allows the caster to change the weather conditions in his immediate area, up to a maximum radius of 1/12 mile per level of the caster. Changes mast be made in a natural progression a7 (Clear sky to light clouds to heavy clouds to rain to storm, for instance). Each level (1-6) of change costs 25 spell points to accomplish, and each change within a level of weather costs 15 spell points (except from Cold Wave (3) to Heat Wave (3), which change costs 30 spell points specifically). The weather changes thus caused are not reversible by a Dispel Magic spell, but must expend themselves naturally or be further controlled. ‘The possible weather states and their levels are given below: WEATHER STATE Clear Sky Light Winds Light Clouds ‘Medium Winds Stop Rain Cold Wave Deep Clouds Heat Wave Strong Winds Storm Clouds Rain Rainstorm Snow Stop Tomado ' Tomado Blizzard ‘Thunderstorm Daemon Control: This spell allows the caster to take control of any Daemon (NOT DEMON, see Monster Descriptions for distinction), either free-willed or already controlled, that is no more than 1.5 times the level of the caster, or of any combination of Daemons whose total levels add up to no more than the level of the caster. Thus, a 20th level magic user could control 1-30th level Daemon or 210th level Daemons with this spell. If he is taking over control of an already controlled Daemon, the caster must check his level against that of the current controller. If they are the same level, he has a 50% chance of gaining control, adjusted 5% per level in favor of the higher controller. Thus, our 20th level magic user would have a 55% chance of taking over control from a 19th level magic user. While controlled in this manner, a Daemon must obey any command of the controller that would not lead to the direct and permanent extinction of the Daemon. Range: 24”. Duration: until dispelled. Remember: the affected Daemon(s) get their normal saving throw against being controlled, even if simply passing from one controller to another, and if they have been 5 = DOAN AAAWUOUONE‘maltreated, they will turn on their controller as soon as the control is broken in any way Cost: 12 spell points, 14 for recharge. Class 4, Death: This spell causes all of the living creatures ina designated area 6” by 6° (2” high) who are no more than % the level of the caster to have to roll a saving throw vs. magic. Any such creatures who fail to make their saving throws die outright, with their bodies intact. Creatures who are not affected, or who are at least % the level of the caster, are not harmed in any way. Note: single celled creatures that ive within other living deings symbiotically are considered beneath the notice of this spell, and are not affected unless their companios organism dies. Thus, neither your blood cells nor your intestinal bacteria need to have their saving throws rolled individually. Range: all parts of the affected area must be Within 24” of the caster. Duration: the effects are instantaneous, and the deaths caused thereby cannot be dispelled, but instead would have to bbe reversed by clerical or magical means. Monster Control: This spell is similar to Human Control (SM), but will work specifically on monsters of sub-human intelligence. For purposes of this and other spelis that include the name ‘monster’, a monster is defined as any non-human living being of an animal (not plant) nature, other than common animals, and is of less than human intelligence. Thus, an Ogre would be a monster, but a Dwarf, a Vampire, or a Wolf’ would not. Range: 12", Duration: until dispelled. ‘Negation: This sixth level magical spell enables the caster to negate the CASTING of a spell in a manner similar. to the way Percentile Negation (4M) negates part or all of a spell upon arrival at the location of the caster. That is, where Percentile Negation would only work on a that is aimed at or to include the Negater, this sixth level version would enable the person casting the Negation spell so pick a target, and to turn off part or all of his spell as it is being cast. Thus, someone using the Negation spell could reduce the effects of a spell being cast by an enemy for the benefit of other enemies, such as Haste or other such spel. Just as in Percentile Negation, this spell may only affect ONE spell, and that spel! ‘SEVENTH LEVEL MAGICAL SPELLS SPELL NAME MAGIC SPELL RECHARGE RESEARCH CLASS POINTS POINTS cost ACTIVATE MAGIC 3 ait 15 60,800 ‘AREA FEEBLEMIND 3 aed 19 73,600 AREA WEAKNESS te padd 19 73,600 CASTLE PROTECTION 4 geod 60 182,400 COMMUNICATION. Se l0, 2 54,400 DETECT POLYMORPH ale 18 73,600 DISINTEGRATE MAGIC METAL 2a 16 64,000 HELLFIRE 2 12+2/phase 18 67,200 ENERGY BOLT, 12” 4 18 22 80,000 HOLD BEING 3 ae 7 67,200 HOMING ELECTRIC MICROBALL 6 13. 7 64,000 HOMING MICROBALL Dee 16 60,800 ILLUSION, 5-SENSE 3 5+2/tun 19 76,800 LASER 4 16 20 73,600 MASS CHARM 3 ns 18 70,400 MEGA-ENERGY CONE 48: 32 112,000 MICROBOMB 2 9 12 51,200 MICRO-COLD PELLET 5S eae 16 60,800 MIND BLANK 4 12/being 15 60,800 PICKET BALL LIGHTNING 6 15 +3/tun 22 80,000 PICKET BALL OF FIRE 2 15+3/tum 22 80,000 POLYMORPH OBJECT 1 alg 19 73,600 PRESSOR CONE Jota 18 70,400 PROJECTED ANTI-MAGIC SHELL 3 12, 15 60,800 PROTECTION/NORMAL WEAPONS 3 12. 15 60,800 REFLECTOR 3-0 19 73,600 RETURNING 32220 23 86,400 SHIELDING 3° 10+5n 18 70,400 REVERSE GRAVITY 4 1244/phase 19 73,600 SLEEP, 12" RADIUS 15200: 23 86,400 SUPER CHARM 3516: 19 73,600 SUMMON DEMON 4 20 24 86,400 TEMPORARY TELEPORTAL 3 25+5/tum 33 118,400 VARI-BOLT, 12" 6ohtee 16 60,800 VARI-COLD' CONE, 12" Sine 16: 20 73,600 VARIABLE DEATH CONE dete. 20 73,600 \VARI-HEAT CONE, 12" Goat, 20 73,600 VIEW PAST dee 15 60,800 snust be cast at the same Dexterity Count or later of the same phase as the Negation spell, in order to have the basic offect. If the target of the Negation was NOT attempting to throw a spell that phase, he must make a saving throw vs. magic. If he fails this saving thro, the target has the effectiveness of the Ast spell he attempts to throw after the Negation reduced by the percentage negated, if he attempts to throw any spell within 6 phases of the Negation. The target does NOT know this, however, and may attempt to throw magic in a normal manner. In this case, he might bbe in for a surprise. Range: 24”. 38 Smiting: This sixth level spell is the basis for the Staff of Striking When bound into a magic item, the item must touch the target to impart fits magical damage, normally 3 dice of magic. When cast as a spell, the spell acts as an invisible weapon, urler the control of the caster. Normally, the cost of the spell is 6 spell points, +3 for each blow that the ‘weapon’ that actually hits, doing 3 dice of damage. However, the caster may reduce the damage to 2 or 1 dice of damage, and the per-blow cost to 2 or 1 points (a minimum of 1) accordingly. The Smiting spell has chance of hitting any target equalto that of a Heavy Crossbow at the same range, and the caster may attempt to strike any single target up to a maximum of 3 times in any 1 phase. Each time he actually HITS, however, spell points are expended, The target of the spell may be cchanged each phase, but not within a single phase. Any target being struck must be within 24” of the caster at the time of the blow. The ‘weapon’ may be dispelled by 2 Dispel Magic or other form of magic-damping that covers cither the caster of the Smiting spell or the area in which the Sweapon’ currently is, Anyone with the ability to See Invisible will see the Smiting spell as small ball of light that causes its damage on impact. Unlike most spells, there is no saving throw applicable to this cone, and damage is determined only by whether the caster hits or misses his target. A single casting of this spell will keep the Smiting active for 3 tums, whether or not blows are actually struck. The only maintenance cost is the per-blow cost. The amount of damage done by the spell’s blows may be altered from phase to phase, but not within any single phase. The caster must be able to perceive the location of his target clearly. The Smiting effect will damage any creature that can be damaged by magical weapons. Wizard Wind: This spell allows the caster to create a breeze in his immediate vicinity (no more than a radius of 1” per level, to a maximum radius of 24”) that will blow in any cone specified direction for 1-6 turns per level of the caster (rolled) at @ maximum velocity not to exceed 1 rile per hour per level of the caster. This wind will follow the caster if he moves during its duration, even if his motion is caused by the wind itself It can be used to propel sailing ships, floating objects, etc. Cost: 12 spell points, 15 for recharge. Class 6. EIGHTH LEVEL MAGICAL SPELLS ‘SPELL NAME MAGIC SPELL RECHARGE RESEARCH GLASS POINTS POINTS COST ACTIVATE DETECTORS ayo 15 428,000 AIR JET 4 16+8/phase 28 204,800 DOUBLE PHASING coke Nb: 18 147,200 DOUBLE RANGING pees 8 147,200 HOMING ENERGY MICROBALL 4 14 18 147,200 HOMING PICKET BALL OF LIGHTNING 6 20+5/tumn 28 211,200 HOMING PICKET BALL OF FIRE 2 — 20+5/turn 28 211,200 MACROBOMB Boge 80. 34 243,200 MACRO COLD CONE Ss seenlae! 130 819,200 MACRO HEAT CONE 6 120 130 819,200 MAGIC-DAMPING FIELD 3 2042/tun 25 192,000 MAJOR EXTENSION ees 28 211,200 PERMANENT DIMENSION DOOR Soa 33 243,200 PERMANENT PASSWALL Aer 31 230,400 POWER WORD Be og A 19 447,200 REFLECTOR WALL 3 20+4/tun 28 204,800 SCROLL KNOCK Sec ey 5 128,000 SHAPED VARI-BALL oe ie 8 140,800 SHAPED VARI-BOLT Oe 16 128,000 ‘SUMMON PERSON “ees 28 211,200 SYMBOL 4 20+special 25, 179,200 VARI-BALL, 4" ot, 22 166,400 VARI-BOMB, 2 As, 19 147,200 WATER JET 5 16 +8/phase 28 204,800 ene ed ee Seventh Level Spells Activate Magic: This spell allows the caster to activate any one magic item that is known and visible to him, whether or not he is touching it at the time. If another magic user is attempting to activate the same magic item during the same phase, whoever goes off first wins. If both complete their attempted activation at the same dexterity count, the higher level of the two activates the item. If both are of the same level, the caster of the Activate Magic spell wins. If BOTH are utilizing the Activate Magic spell, the item is activated, but uncontrolled as to range, direction, or any other specific orientation commands. Range: 12” maximum from caster to item being activated. ‘Area Feeblemind: This spell is the same as Feeblemind (5M), but affects all intelligent or semi-intelligent beings within a 6” by 6” area (2” high). The entire volume covered by the spell must be visible or otherwise perceivable to the caster, and all parts of the volume must be within 24” of the caster. ‘Area Weakness: This spell is the same as Weakness (SM), but affects all living beings within 2 6” by 6” cr] area (2" high). The entire volume covered by the spell must be visible or otherwise perceivable to the caster, and all parts of the volume must be within 24” of the caster. Castle Protection: This spell allows the caster to enchant the walls of a castle, tower, or other stone or metal Structure. This enchantment protects the structure from being damaged by normal magic, either by direct destructive magic or by such spells as Move Earth or Control Weather. It also prevents any magic from traveling directly through the walls, either in terms of detection spells, or such spells as Dimension Door’ or Passwall, Each casting of this spel! protects up to 3600 square feet of wall. Range: adjacent to wall ot structure being enchanted. Communication: This spell allows the caster to communicate telepathically with any person known to him who is separated from the caster only by a. finite physical distance, and who does not deliberately resist the telepathic contact. The person being communicated with must be of the same or a. similar species as the caster, and must be living. Duration: 6 turns.Detect Polymorph: This spell allows the caster to detect the fact that someone o: something within range is in a. shape other than hisfher/its normal shape, and further, to determine what the true shape of the polymorphed being or object is. Range: 1” per level of caster, up to 24” maximum, Duration: 3 tums, Disintegrate Magic Metal: This spell allows the caster to destroy enchanted metal objects of no more than 10 pounds mass per level of the caster. The target object has a saving throw determined by the quantity of enchantment it possesses. For example, a magical weapon enchanted to +0 has a saving throw of 16; a +1 ‘weapon has a saving throw of 14; a +2 weapon has a saving throw of 12; ‘a +3 weapon has a saving throw of 10; and so on, Range: 24”. Hellfire: This spell allows the casier to summon a pillar of fire, 1” in radius and 2” tall. This fire does damage at the level of the caster, but, unlike most damage-producing spells, this spell may be sustained in place. If any person or object stays in the area affected by a sustained Hellfire spell, it continues to take full damage each’ phase, as Jong as the spell is maintained.’ The position of the Hellfire spell _may not be changed while it is being maintained. Range: 24”, Duration: as long as maintained. Energy Bolt, 12”: This spell is the same as Energy Bolt (5M), except for the bolt being 12” long after it expands from pellet form, with appropriate effects if it meets a solid object. Range: 24”. Hold Being: This spell is the same as Hold Person (3M), except for the fact that this spell will affect any intelligent being that is not immune to mental control. Range: 12”. Duration: 6 + Level of Caster in tums. Homing Electric Microball:. This spell is the same as Electric Microball (GM) except for the additional ability for this spell to “home in” on any target that was within 12” of the caster at the time the spell was cast This ‘homing microball’ will strike the target even if the target is protected by some form of spelltumning. If the target is protected by a reflective spell or surface of some kind, the homing microball will continue to home in and bounce off until either the reflection or the microball goes away, due to dispelling, or the target is, ‘more than 12” from the microbal! (at which point the microball will simply vanish). Note that if, while tracking, ‘the microball enters a place in which ‘magic does not function, it wii cease to exist. Range: lock-on of 12”. Duration: as described above. Homing Microball: This spel is the same as Homing Electric Microbell (7M) except for the fact that the damage done is fire, rather than electrical in nature, Mlusion, Sense: This spell is the same as the Illusionist spell of the same name, but there is no +4 adjustment to the saving throw of anyone put to the Belief test. Range: 24”, Duration: as long, as maintained. Laser: This spell is somewhat different from most damaging spells. This spell produces a tight beam of energy, 1/72” in diameter, that has the following properties: it travels in a straight line, not impeded by air or other physically intangible substances. If it strikes a solid or liquid mass, the object or being struck must make its normal magic saving throw. If the object or being struck saves, the beam does damage equal to % the level of the caster in dice, and continues until it hits another’ mass. If the object or being struck fails to save, the beam does damage equal io the level of the easter in dice, AND a percentile die (1-100) is rolied, and that percentage of the beam is absorbed. The next object struck only takes damage based on_ the percentage remaining. This subtraction is cumulative, and the ‘beam stops when 100% has been absorbed. Thus, if the first target struck absorbed 20% of a Laser spell east by a 20th level MU, the next target would be hit by no more than 80% of 20 dice, or the equivalent of 16 dice. Note: this spell will reflect off of any magical mirrored surface Be carefill where you point it. Further note: the Laser spell wil! 30 through normal doors and thin walls, but a percentile die absorption check is rolled for each layer (one foot or less) of wood or stone it goes through. Range: until absorbed. Duration: 1 Dexterity Count. Mass. Charm: This spell combines the effects of Charm Person (1M) and ‘Charm Monster (4M), with the added effect that it will affect up to 30 hit slice or levels of creature within 2 6” by 6” by. 6” cube, Each creature affected must make a separate saving throw against the spell, as. against magic, but with -2 adjustment to the an actual die roll. The entire volume of the cube must be within 12” of the caster, and any creatures to be affected must be perceived by the caster, with no solid objects between caster and targets that would completely block the caster physically from the targets (i... not through solid wall, even if the caster can see through the wall. Duration: until dispelled. Mega-Energy Cone: This spell is the same as Mega—Cold Cone (6M) except that the damage is caused by energy rather than cold. Microbomb: This spell is the same as Microball (4M) except that ‘the damage is caused by a form of explosive impact similar to. that in the Bomb spel! (6M). Micro-Cold Pellet: This spell is similar to Cold Pellet (6M) except that it may be fired once per phase in @ manner similar to that of the Microball spell (4M). Range 6”. Mind Blank: This spell causes the recipient's mind to be protected by a shield that, in effect, prevents thoughts from traveliag in or out. ‘This means that a person wearing this spell cannot have his mind read by ESP or similar spells, and cannot be affected by Telepathy (4M) or similar ppurely mental spell. It also means that a person wearing this spell cannot read the thoughts of others or project thoughts to anyone else by natural or magical means. Further, a person wearing this spell could not be detected magically by means that require a spell or item to detect thoughts or intentions, such as Detect Evil or Detect Enemies. Duration: 1 day or until dispelled. Range: the target may be no more than 6” from the caster at the time the spell is cast. Picket Ball Lightning: This spell is the same as Ball Lightning (3M) except that the ball can be ‘programmed’ to follow a specific route more than once, as long as the spell is maintoined or until it hits a solid object an-l detonates. Range: at nno time may the bal! be more than 24” from the caster, or the control is lost and the ball simply detonates. Duration: as long as maintained. Picket Ball of Fire: This spell ss the same as Picket Ball Lightning, except that the ball is similar to that in Ball of Fire (3M), and thus does damage from fire instead of lightning. Polymorph Object: This spell allows the caster to change the physical shape and structure of anyinanimate object to any’ other shape that allows the same mass in normal matter. Thus, a large rock could be changed into’ a similarly-sized pillow, but not to a grain of sand. The mass of the object remains constant, and thus an object could be made iarger (but less dense) by this spell. This spell requires some degree of referee discretion, since the duration depends upon the degree of change. Basically, if the change requires no. drastic alteration of shape or size, but merely of appearance, the spell lasts for up to 24 hours (or until dispelled). If the shape or size is altered (by at least 50% size) the spell will last for no more than 12 hours. An actual apparent change of substance (changing wood to. the semblance of stone, etc.) will limit the spell to no more than 12 hours. ‘Any change that strains the physical structure of the object (changing a rock into a pool of water. for example) will last for no more than 1 ‘minute per level of the caster. This spell will not affect any living being. Range: the caster may be no more than 12” from the object being transformed at the moment of the casting of the spell. Duration: as above or until dispelled. Pressor Cone: This spell creates a cone of force 12” long and 6” across at the end away from the caster. It has the effect of pushing any item or being that does not make its saving throw against magic away from the caster, to the edge of the cone. It will affect any quantity of objects within the cone, but no individual object may be affected that weighs ‘more than 20 pounds per level of the caster. The pressor effect is not violent enough to hurl projectiles against targets or to crush vietims against walls, but it will push the objects without doing damage. It could be used to indirectly cause damage, by such means as pushing a rock off of a cliff, for example. Duration: 1 magic phise. Projected Anti-Magic Shell: This spell is the same as Anti-Magic Shell (OM) except for the fact that it can be cast on a recipient other than the caster himself. The recipient of this spell, if unwilling to have the Shell cast upon him, should roll a saving throw vs. magic. If the saving throw is made, the AntiMagic Shell is ineffective, and vanishes instantly. Range: 12” from caster to recipient. Duration: 12 turns. Note that this spell may be cast on any object or being occupying no more than 2 cubic inches, but not on more than cone being or object within such a volume. Thus, it could be cast on a single person, or a door, but not on an entire castle, a whale, or a flock of birds. Protection/Normal Weapons: This spell protects the caster from being struck or harmed by non-magical ‘weapons made from normal materials oor that are a part of the body of a non-magical being. It would not protect the caster from weepons that are themselves enchanted. I¢ would not protect the caster from direct contact with a being whose basic nature is magical, or that is animated primarily by magical means. It would protect the caster from direct physical contact with a being simply lunder a spell, such as an appropriate Charm spell if that being is otherwise not magical or enchanted. This spell may also be cast upo another living being, with the same effects as if cast upon’ the caster himself. Range: Recipient may be no moze than 3” from the caster when the spell is thrown. Duration: 12 turns. Reflector: This spell creates a skin-tight shell around the caster that is almost totally reflertive to. magic. Any magic that hits this shell will bounce off and retum in the direction from which it came. If the magic is in the form of a beam, bolt. or cone, this reflection will redirect however much of the spel! would have continued past the point of reflection, for the width of the shel. Thus, someone standing behind a person with a Reflector spell in use would be protected from such aimed and directed magic by a sort of magical ‘shadow’ effect. Anyone being struck by a reflected part of such a spell takes normal spell damage. In the case of a spell that normally would strike only 2 single target (Magic Missile, Microball,etc.), the spell -eflects' off and will normally hit the original caster of the reflected spell. The Reflector spell is totally effective against directly cast spells of a magical nature, the so-called ‘finger’ spells, but’ wi'l reflect spells cast with the use of an implement (staff, wand, ing, ete.) only 90% of the time (the other 10% having full effect on the person inside the Reflector). In cases where a person using Reflector is inside an area hit by a larger spell, the spell simply splashes off she outside of the shell. Duration: 3 turns. 41 Returning: This spell is used to counteract the effects of a Summoning spell, either for items or beings. Thus, under normal circumstances, a Returning spell will cause a summoned item or deing to return to its original location immediately. It will have no effect on any item or being not currenily under the effects of a Summoning spell of some form. Further, in cases where the level of she Summoner and Retumer are not the same, the relative levels are compared by ratio in a manner similar to that of Dispel Magic (3M). In particular, this spell will negate the Summoning performed by Summoning (6M), Summon Demon (7M), Summon Person (8M) or Summon Monster (OM). Range: 12”. Shielding: This spell is designed to help prevent another spell from being dispelled by a Dispel Magic or similar means. Unlike most spells, this spell can be put on in layers, and cach layer creates added protection agains: dispellation. Thus, if a single Shielding spell is ‘cast on top of another enchantment, the Shielding spell would have to be dispelled before the protected enchantment could be dispelled. If two or more Shielding spells are protecting the same enchantment, each would have to be separately dispelled before the protected enchantment could be dispelled The cost of each layer ov Shielding is 10 +5n, where n is the number of the layer of Shielding currently being applied. Thus, the first layer costs 15 spell points, the next layer costs 20, and so. on. Range: 24” from caster to the location of the spel: to be protected, at the time of the casting of the Shielding spell. Duration: until that individual layer is dispelled. Reverse Gravity: This spell ailows the caster to reverse the direction of the pull of gravity within a cube 3” on each side for as long as ‘maintained. Thus, all objects within the cube would tend to fall toward the top of the cube with a force equivalent to a normal fall for the same distance. Range: all portions of the cube must be within 12” of the caster. Duration: as long as, maintained. Sleep, 12” Radius: This spell allows the castes to cause ALL living beings within 12” of the caster, but not including the caster, to have to make saving throws vs. magic, or else fall asleep. ‘The sleep lasts unti:dispelled, or until the caster dies, or is more than 24” from any specific sleeping being (checked individually). The caster may include himself in the effects of the spell iz he so chooses, and may choose to suppress his saving throw and fall asleep. This sleep does not break the spell. This sleep, being strongly magical in its nature, does not allow the sleeping victims to starve or die of thirst or suffocation. They could, however. be harmed ‘by natural "or magical ‘means while they slept. Super Charm: This spell allows the caster to throw a spell similar to a Charm Being (SM), but affecting from 2-12 intelligent beings, each of ‘whom would be permitted a separate saving throw vs. magic to see if controlled. Range: 12”. Duration: until dispelled. Summon Demon: This spell allows the caster to summon one or more demons, under the following conditions: The caster may summon fone or more demons whose total levels do not exceed his own, without direct penalty to himself, with the provision thac any bodies or souls gathered during the course of working for the caster are to be used by or for the purposes of the demon(s). (Thus, if a’ magic user summons a demon and sends it out to find him a specific item, the demon is permitted to consume the body and/or soul, depending upon the demon’s abilities and needs, of the item’s guardian.) Further, a magic user may use the Summon Demon spell to summon a demon ot combination of demons whose levels total no more than TWO times his own level, with the absolute guarantee that ‘the demon(s) will be provided wit a blood sacrifice whose total levels equal the difference between that of the demon(s) and the magic user. If this blood sacrifice, which must be of one or more intelligent beings, is not made at or before the end of the task assigned to the demon(s), the magic uses himself, body and soul, is forfeit to the demon(s). A single demon of a level higher tian twice that of the caster may be summoned, but not commanded to perform any task. Such a higher demon may be asked questions or favors, but will demand blood sacrifices equal to one-half the level of the summoner before answering questions ot considering performing favors of any kind, Further, if this higher demon is asked to exert any actual effort, it must be well repaid in value of its ‘own choosing, or it will attack the summoner and seek to destroy him. Such a bargain can be and is normally made immediately after the summoning, and before the demon does anything. If the summoner has made and kept previous bargains, such @ higher demon will normally provide simple information within its own field of knowledge without any payment other than the initial sacrifice, Range: demon appears within 6” of the caster. Duration until the demon is Retumed or released to leave by the terms of any agreement made. Warning: demons’ do not consider being a lifetime bodyguard to be a single task, and are very nasty if they feel they are being cheated. Referee discretion is” very important on this spell, Temporary Teleportal: ‘This spe!l creates a circle, 2” in diameter, through which a being or object could move. Normally, this circle is upright, but it could be placed flat con a surface if the caster so chose. ‘Any being or object going through this circle would arrive at a destination specified by the caster, as if stepping through a hole in space from one spot to another. if the caster has correctly memorized the location of the destination, there is no direct danger in this form of teleportation, unless one happens to be halfway ‘through the Teleportal whem it is shut down (in which case, ‘one becomes two). The Teleportal is visible as a faintly glowing blue circle at both the departure and arcival points. Range: to any spot not magically shielded or prote ted from teleportation, and that isnot clerically consecrated ground, Duration: as long. as maintained. VariBolt, 12": This spell is the same as Vari-Bolt (SM), except the upper limit of the length of the lightning bolt is 12”. VariCold Cone, 12": This spell is the same ss Vari-Cold Cone (5M), except the cone is shaped like the standard 12” cone described in the spell Cold Cone, 12” Range (5M). Variable Death Cone: This spell creates a cone whose maximum dimensions are 6” long and 3” wide at the end away from the caster. The length and width of the cone may be varied by the caster within these limits. All creatures within the cone whose levels are less than or equal to a2 that of the caster must individually save vs. magic or immediately die Range: as described. Duration: 1 ‘magic phase. Vari-Heat Cone, 12”: This spell is the same as Vari-Heat Cone (5M), except the cone is shaped like the standard Heat Cone, 12” Range (5M). View Past: This spell allows the caster to observe the events in the immediate past at his present location. He may observe backward in time an amount 0° time equal to his own level expressed in hours. Thus, a 24th level MU could observe backward in time exactly one day. The spell allows the observation of a period of time equal 10 the level of the caster expressed in turns. Thus, our 24th level MU could observe a period of time no more than 24 minutes long. The caster must specify the time to be observed; the spell has no means of “scanning” for an event that happened at an undetermined time. The caster sees events as they would have been seen while standing at the location he is in at any point during the playback, and he may move around tc change his point of View, but at no time may he leave a radius of 24” from the point at ‘which the spell was cast, or else the playback is terminated. * * * Eighth Level Spells ‘Activate Detectors: This spell allows the caster to temporarily enchant any person or item 30 that, for a petiod of one day, that person or item will be detectible by any single detection spell that the caster chooses. Thus, a magic user could ‘enchant a sack of gold to answer to a Detect tron (1M) spell, or a Good person to be picked up by a Detect Evil spell. As with other magic, if the person being enchanted objects, he gets a saving throw against being affected. Range: caster_must be within 6” of being or object to be enchanted. Duration: 24 hours ‘Air Jet: This spell allows the caster to focus a powerful blast of ait ‘upon a chosen target, 3” in diameter. This spell does damage at a rate of 1 die per level of the caster minus the range to the target ia inches. Thus, a 30th level caster could doa maximum of 24 (30-6) dice of damage to @ target 6” away. Further,