What issue were these creatures in?

Rooooooo

First Post

• Jun 19, 2004

• #1

Back when Dragon had a Bestiary section in each issue they published one with some really cool dragon-like monsters. They were Medium to Large sized dragon/lizard looking things. I think only one of them could fly. They each had glands in their mouth or neck that created a unique substance that could be used a bit like a breath weapon. One secreted a highly acidic substance, another a gluey substance, and I think one even made something like beer.

I wanted to use these creatures immediately, but couldn't work them in. Now I'm ready to use them, but I can't remember what issue they are in. I've dug through all of my issues, but can't find them! Does anyone remember these creatures? What issue were they in? Help please!!

 

Last edited: Jun 19, 2004

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Necrohazard

First Post

• Jun 19, 2004

• #2

The Bestiary Wurms of the Far Reaches

I believe you are wanting Dragon #296, hope that is it. You can find them starting at pg. #78.

 

Rooooooo

First Post

• Jun 19, 2004

• #3

Found it!

Thanks for the tip, Necrohazard!

I just found them in Dragon 284 - page 92: Return of the Greater Drakes by Johnhathan M Richards.

 

Piratecat

Sesquipedalian

• Jun 19, 2004

• #4

Aha! And Richards posts here, in case you have any questions.

 

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Richards

Legend

• Jun 19, 2004

• #5

Indeed I do. Incidentally, there are even more of these greater drakes in the original article in Dragon #260, although they'll require conversion from the AD&D 2nd Edition rules, under which they were written.

The five 3E greater drakes from #284 actually make an appearance (of sorts) in The Draconomicon: they're listed by name in the appendix of all "official" WotC draconic creatures as of the time of printing. I was understandable pleased beyond all belief to see them there.

Johnathan

 

Rooooooo

First Post

• Jun 19, 2004

• #6

Super-groovy!

I'll be sure to grab that back-issue soon. It will be fun converting the old Greater Drakes to the 3E rules!

The article in issue #284 is great! I'm re-reading it, and again I'm thoroughly impressed with the amount of creativity, thought and research that obviously went into it. Material like this is truly inspiring for me as a player and a DM.

Johnathan:

I'm sure the Greater Drakes aren't the only creations of yours to grace the pages of Dragon - or other publications for that matter. I see where you wrote a couple Slayers' guides for Mongoose, but I was unable to find anything else. I'll be sure to check those out as well. What else should I be on the look out for? Is there a web-page that lists your accomplishments?

 

Laman Stahros

First Post

• Jun 19, 2004

• #7

I just did a search thru my copy of the Dragon Archive CDs and came up with at least 20 articles (mostly ecology articles) that he did. I will post a list, including issue, later.

 

Laman Stahros

First Post

• Jun 19, 2004

• #8

These are what I found:

Ecology of the Owlbear #214
Putting Evil to Good Use #215
Ecology of the Osquip #227
Ecology of the Roper #232
Bazaar of the Bizarre:Lich Magic Items #234
Ecology of the Nymph #240
Ecology of the Mongrelmen #242
Dragon's Bestiary: Magical Crossbreeds #243
Ecology of the Sphinx #244
Ecology of the Steeder #245
Ecology of the Flumph #246
Dragon's Bestiary: Frogs and Toads #247

 

Piratecat

Sesquipedalian

• Jun 19, 2004

• #9

Richards has also written a bunch of adventures for Dungeon, including the "Challenge of Champions" articles that consist of level-independent puzzles and problem-solving. Good stuff.

 

megamania

Hero

• Jun 19, 2004

• #10

Laman Stahros said:

These are what I found:

Ecology of the Owlbear #214
Putting Evil to Good Use #215
Ecology of the Osquip #227
Ecology of the Roper #232
Bazaar of the Bizarre:Lich Magic Items #234
Ecology of the Nymph #240
Ecology of the Mongrelmen #242
Dragon's Bestiary: Magical Crossbreeds #243
Ecology of the Sphinx #244
Ecology of the Steeder #245
Ecology of the Flumph #246
Dragon's Bestiary: Frogs and Toads #247

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Someone beat me to it. These CDs are still great (even at 1st and 2nd edition rules)