Dark Sun monsters beyond DSCS?

darkbard

Legend

• Jan 8, 2017

• #1

Has anyone compiled a list of good monsters that fit the Dark Sun world from other (preferably post-MM3) rules books, like the Monster Vault?

On a similar note, is there a resource with descriptions of the various common animals (crodlu, inix, etc.) that serve an economic role of some sort?

Edit: I mean, of course, beyond the DS Creature Catalogue...

 

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Jhaelen

First Post

• Jan 9, 2017

• #2

I haven't created a list for 4e, but I had one for 2e. It isn't that hard, actually:
Anything that is reptilian or insectoid will work; mammals, birds, fishes or amphibians are out, unless they're explicitly at home in arid settings.
Anything with psionic powers is potentially a good fit (although in 4e it may be hard to tell).

Regarding creature desciptions that provide more than combat stats, your best bet is to look for 2e Dark Sun material.
It's been a while since I looked at the site, but there's also http://athas.org/, of course.

 

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Talcoram Cyndar

Explorer

• Jan 10, 2017

• #3

If you're interested in doing some conversion work, there are some great monsters in 3.5s Sandstorm

-TC

 

Scrivener of Doom

Adventurer

• Jan 11, 2017

• #4

Someone compiled a list:

 

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darkbard

Legend

• Jan 11, 2017

• #5

Scrivener of Doom said:

Someone compiled a list:

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Thanks, Scrivener. I did see that, but it doesn't include potentially apt monsters from MM3, MV, or MV:TttNV, some of the better designed monsters for 4E in my estimation. Nevertheless, it *is* a useful resource!