Send In The Clowns… (or, Converting the Oddballs)
Gothenem
Explorer
Looks good. We can start shipping out Chia Golems for Mothers day.
Only 15,000 gp. Act now, and we'll include the first 1 HD upgrade for free!!
That's right. For free. A 1,000 gp value, yours free if you act now. Not only that, but we'll also include 10 scrolls of repair light damage, normally a 250 gp value, ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
So for 15,000 gp you'll get one Chia Golem, with 9 HD and 10 scrolls of repair light damage.
This is for a limited time only so act now! Call 1-800-d20-CHIA
Only 15,000 gp. Act now, and we'll include the first 1 HD upgrade for free!!
That's right. For free. A 1,000 gp value, yours free if you act now. Not only that, but we'll also include 10 scrolls of repair light damage, normally a 250 gp value, ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
So for 15,000 gp you'll get one Chia Golem, with 9 HD and 10 scrolls of repair light damage.
This is for a limited time only so act now! Call 1-800-d20-CHIA
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Shade
Monster Junkie
Next!
Plush Golem
CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Any
FREQUENCY: Rare
ORGANIZATION: Solitary
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Any
DIET: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Non- (0)
TREASURE: None
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
NO. APPEARING: 1
ARMOR CLASS: 10
MOVEMENT: 9
HIT DICE: 5
THAC0: 15
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1d2/1d2
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Surprise
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Nil
SIZE: L (6’ tall)
MORALE: Fearless (19)
XP VALUE: 650
Plush golems are every parents nightmare. They are typically given as gifts to young children, usually by obnoxious aunts or uncles. Plush golems seem like ordinary stuffed animals at first, but eventually reveal their animated state of being to the children who own them. As the children treat their toy animals more and more like live creatures, the parents’ frustration increases as the child insists that the toy be allowed to eat at the dinner table, go along on outings, and take part in other family activities to the nuisance of everyone.
Plush golems are finely crafted stuffed animals and may be made of velvet, cotton, or wool. They are usually stuffed with cotton batting, but are sometimes partly filled with dried beans. They may be created in realistic colors to represent a real bear, panda, lion, or tiger, or they may be fabricated into fantastic creatures such as pink elephants, purple rabbits, or lime green monkeys.
Of particular note are plush golems in the form of a large purple-and-green dinosaur. For some unknown reason, these have been seen in great numbers in recent years, and have an affect of aversion and fear in individuals over 12 years of age. Upon viewing such a creature, persons over 12 must roll a saving throw vs. paralyzation or be struck dumb for 2 rounds.
Also of note are plush golems in the form of a small striped tiger. These are far more rare than the purple dinosaurs. Children who receive the tigers as gifts suddenly seem to find themselves in more trouble with their parents than normal, find that no amount of cleaning will keep their bedrooms neat, and that they have trouble concentrating on schoolwork.
Combat: Plush golems never attack individuals under 16 years of age. They attack only when provoked or when the children of the household are threatened. They gain the element of surprise, since most adults never suspect the possibility of the creature’s animation. Although they are weak in combat, they often provide enough distraction for a child to escape a dangerous situation.
These creatures are immune to sleep, hold, paralysis, and coldbased spells. They are immune to heat-based spells but suffer normal damage from fire-based spells. Plush golems suffer only half damage from bludgeoning weapons. They instinctively react to the commands of the children who receive them as gifts.
Ecology: Like all golems, the plush golem is a manufactured creature and has no place in nature. They are created only through magical means.
A priest of at least 11th level can create a plush golem through extensive ritual, preparation of the stuffed figure, and use of the following spells: prayer, commune, and animate object.
A wizard of at least 14th level must cast fabricate, geas, and Iimited wish following the construction of the stuffed figure and extensive preparatory rituals.
Originally appeared in Dragon #228, "The Dragon's Worstiary: Golems", Anne Brown, April 1996.
Plush Golem
CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Any
FREQUENCY: Rare
ORGANIZATION: Solitary
ACTIVITY CYCLE: Any
DIET: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Non- (0)
TREASURE: None
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
NO. APPEARING: 1
ARMOR CLASS: 10
MOVEMENT: 9
HIT DICE: 5
THAC0: 15
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1d2/1d2
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Surprise
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Nil
SIZE: L (6’ tall)
MORALE: Fearless (19)
XP VALUE: 650
Plush golems are every parents nightmare. They are typically given as gifts to young children, usually by obnoxious aunts or uncles. Plush golems seem like ordinary stuffed animals at first, but eventually reveal their animated state of being to the children who own them. As the children treat their toy animals more and more like live creatures, the parents’ frustration increases as the child insists that the toy be allowed to eat at the dinner table, go along on outings, and take part in other family activities to the nuisance of everyone.
Plush golems are finely crafted stuffed animals and may be made of velvet, cotton, or wool. They are usually stuffed with cotton batting, but are sometimes partly filled with dried beans. They may be created in realistic colors to represent a real bear, panda, lion, or tiger, or they may be fabricated into fantastic creatures such as pink elephants, purple rabbits, or lime green monkeys.
Of particular note are plush golems in the form of a large purple-and-green dinosaur. For some unknown reason, these have been seen in great numbers in recent years, and have an affect of aversion and fear in individuals over 12 years of age. Upon viewing such a creature, persons over 12 must roll a saving throw vs. paralyzation or be struck dumb for 2 rounds.
Also of note are plush golems in the form of a small striped tiger. These are far more rare than the purple dinosaurs. Children who receive the tigers as gifts suddenly seem to find themselves in more trouble with their parents than normal, find that no amount of cleaning will keep their bedrooms neat, and that they have trouble concentrating on schoolwork.
Combat: Plush golems never attack individuals under 16 years of age. They attack only when provoked or when the children of the household are threatened. They gain the element of surprise, since most adults never suspect the possibility of the creature’s animation. Although they are weak in combat, they often provide enough distraction for a child to escape a dangerous situation.
These creatures are immune to sleep, hold, paralysis, and coldbased spells. They are immune to heat-based spells but suffer normal damage from fire-based spells. Plush golems suffer only half damage from bludgeoning weapons. They instinctively react to the commands of the children who receive them as gifts.
Ecology: Like all golems, the plush golem is a manufactured creature and has no place in nature. They are created only through magical means.
A priest of at least 11th level can create a plush golem through extensive ritual, preparation of the stuffed figure, and use of the following spells: prayer, commune, and animate object.
A wizard of at least 14th level must cast fabricate, geas, and Iimited wish following the construction of the stuffed figure and extensive preparatory rituals.
Originally appeared in Dragon #228, "The Dragon's Worstiary: Golems", Anne Brown, April 1996.
Gothenem
Explorer
Calvin and Hobbs.
Maybe it has a growth ability like the Spriggan.
Alternately a shrink ability or "passive state"
I think we may want to deviate from the 2nd-Edition stats a bit. They do seem a bit bland to me. This one may have to be restructured a bit.
On to the basics though.
Medium Construct (6' tall)
5d10 Hit Dice +20 (Medium)
Str 14 - they seem to be fairly strong,but not overly so.
Dex ?? - While Barney sure doesn't seem very dexterous, Hobbs would be able to tackle Calvin and seemed pretty nimble on his feet. I am leaning towards a low Dex though.
Con -
Int - (Although both Barney and Hobbs were intelligent)...
Wis 10
Cha 1 }- Standard Golem Fare
AC 10 - With this AC I would suggest a 10 Dex and no modifiers
Thus AC 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10
Maybe it has a growth ability like the Spriggan.
Alternately a shrink ability or "passive state"
I think we may want to deviate from the 2nd-Edition stats a bit. They do seem a bit bland to me. This one may have to be restructured a bit.
On to the basics though.
Medium Construct (6' tall)
5d10 Hit Dice +20 (Medium)
Str 14 - they seem to be fairly strong,but not overly so.
Dex ?? - While Barney sure doesn't seem very dexterous, Hobbs would be able to tackle Calvin and seemed pretty nimble on his feet. I am leaning towards a low Dex though.
Con -
Int - (Although both Barney and Hobbs were intelligent)...
Wis 10
Cha 1 }- Standard Golem Fare
AC 10 - With this AC I would suggest a 10 Dex and no modifiers
Thus AC 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10
Shade
Monster Junkie
Those stats look about right.
DR sounds like 10/piercing or slashing.
The julajimus might help with the tiny form/passive state...
Alternate Form (Su): A julajimus can assume the form of any Tiny animal (typically a harmless, cuddly animal). Reverting to its true form is a free action. This ability helps the julajimus lull its victim into a false sense of security before it shifts into its natural form to attack.
DR sounds like 10/piercing or slashing.
The julajimus might help with the tiny form/passive state...
Alternate Form (Su): A julajimus can assume the form of any Tiny animal (typically a harmless, cuddly animal). Reverting to its true form is a free action. This ability helps the julajimus lull its victim into a false sense of security before it shifts into its natural form to attack.
Gothenem
Explorer
Looks good, let me take a crack at altering that...
Alternate Form (Su): A plush golem can assume the form of any Tiny plush doll, usually a much smaller version of itslef. Reverting to its true form is a free action. This ability helps the plush golem be loved and carried by its children owners, often taking larger sizes to protect the child or just to annoy the parents.
Alternate Form (Su): A plush golem can assume the form of any Tiny plush doll, usually a much smaller version of itslef. Reverting to its true form is a free action. This ability helps the plush golem be loved and carried by its children owners, often taking larger sizes to protect the child or just to annoy the parents.
Shade
Monster Junkie
That'll work, although I think we should modify the annoy the parents part. I'm thinking we should keep them mindless, but have them be programmed to protect children. How it interprets those commands can lead to it inadvertently annoying (or possibly even harming) the parents and other adults. Maybe give it an ability similar to berserk, but rather than turning on the creator, it just attacks any adults in the area?
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