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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aspect of BOZ" data-source="post: 3079653" data-attributes="member: 41113">IIRC, Erik Mona refuses to print the rakasta unless they are well-done, and Mystara-rich.  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />  think the lupin article...I'm thinking of asking around for ideas on making the tabaxi more interesting.People need a little break from Tiamat...  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue    :p"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":p" />  besides, firedrakes aren't evil, and I'd prefer to keep them that way.  What tie to the githyanki were you thinking about exploiting?They already are more like elves than forest giants.  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />  they already had the +2 bonus vs. Enchantment, as well as +4 bonuses on Hide and move Silently in the forest.  How shall we play up the elven nature?  Just say that they have elven traits and elven blood?We could also make them waterbound, like the ToH version - that is, they take damage when out of water for too long.I think the "crystal" nature comes more from the "crystal clear" aspect of its transparency.There's something I didn't notice: it also paralyzes victims - sweet!From the Monstrous Manual:This creature is a variety of gray ooze which has adapted to living in water. It is 75% invisible when immersed in its natural element. It is translucent, mostly glassy clear, with an occasional milky white swirl in its substance. Combat: Crystal ooze strikes like a snake, then attempts to flow over a victim and exude its paralyzing poison. Unlike its cousin, the gray ooze, this creature does not corrode metal, but its poisons attack wood, cloth, and flesh. Unless a victim successfully saves vs. poison, he becomes paralyzed and will be consumed by the crystal ooze in a short time. When prey is reduced to -20 hit points, it is totally consumed. Crystal ooze cannot be harmed by acid, cold, heat, or fire attacks, but electricity and magic missiles inflict full damage. Blows from weapons inflict only 1 point of damage per hit. A wooden weapon must save vs. acid or it will dissolve and break. Habitat/Society: Crystal oozes live in any dim or dark body of water, though they can exist out of water for several hours. They reproduce by budding, like the gray ooze, but the crystal pods usually take seven to 10 days to hatch. Crystal oozes will eat their offspring, but occasionally, if the body of water is large enough and food is not scarce, a few of them might be found living in the same water. Ecology: Crystal oozes are scavengers that leave metal and stone objects in their wake, so incidental treasure can often be found around and in their lairs. And, this is from the Mystara Monstrous Compendium:Habitat/Society: Pegataurs carve abodes in the sides of high mountains. These pegataur made caves, called tehir, are not dark and cramped, but are instead beautiful affairs with vaulted ceilings and intricately carved walls. Veins of rare crystals provide illumination at night.A pegataur tribe usually has 2d10+10 adult members and is led by a male with 8 Hit Dice. In addition to the adults, a tribe also has 1d10+5 noncombatant foals and 3d6 pegasi.Like elves, pegataurs are generally aloof, especially toward nonflyers, though their alignment makes them more approachable than may be initially believed. If paid well and treated with respect, pegataurs can be hired as troops or bodyguards, or for special tasks. Pegataurs never work for evil individuals.Ecology: Pegataurs have been known to work with druids and phanatons to maintain the balance of nature in a given area. They also train pegasi mounts for ground dwellers.</blockquote>

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