Converting First Edition monsters from DRAGON magazine
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BOZ
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sure! it would have to be variable though... the old charts were static (if you have treasure type A, you have this), but the current ones have a set standard that goes up and down based on your level...
so, a 1-HD monster that had treasure type A might have double or even triple standard, whereas a 20-HD monster with type A might have half standard or less.
so, a 1-HD monster that had treasure type A might have double or even triple standard, whereas a 20-HD monster with type A might have half standard or less.
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Flitte
Created by Pat Rankin
FREQUENCY: Very rare
NO. APPEARING: 1 or 2-5
ARMOR CLASS: 3
MOVE: 3"/21"
HIT DICE: 3 + 1
% IN LAIR: 25%
TREASURE TYPE: U
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4
SPECIAL ATTACKS: See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 40%
INTELLIGENCE: High
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (1' at shoulder)
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
Attack/Defense Modes: Nil
Flittes were created by a demented wizard who hated all other members of his profession. The animals' sole purpose in life is to reduce the amount of magic in the world, and in order to achieve that purpose they will give up their own lives if necessary.
Flittes have some of the abilities of blink dogs and imps. They can blink (as a blink dog) and can detect magic. They can become invisible twice per day. When encountering a single individual, they can use a suggestion that the character or creature unburden himself of all magic items in his possession. If the victim is meeting the Flitte's gaze, he makes his saving throw at -2. If a magic item has its own intelligence it is allowed its own saving throw (at no penalty), and if the item saves, the character will be also saved from the effects of the suggestion.
In addition to blinking at random during an encounter with a hostile creature, the Flitte can teleport at will with the accuracy of a Dimension door. When the Flitte senses the use of powerful magic within 30", it will teleport to a nearby position to observe the situation. If a very powerful magical artifact is present, the Flitte will use its tail "stinger" to attack. The stinger functions as a Rod of Cancellation. When it is used successfully, the Flitte blinks into the ethereal plane and dies. If a Flitte is killed without having used its stinger, the cancellation ability disappears. The stinger can also be used as a regular attack, and in such cases is treated as a +2 dagger.
In the presence of relatively less powerful magic items, the Flitte will use stealth, its suggestion power, and its normal attack (bite for 1-4 pts. damage).
During and after combat, the Flitte can regenerate one lost hit point in every other round, up to a maximum of its original hit point total. If it is reduced to one-third or less of its original hit points without being killed at the same time, it will blink out until it has regenerated back to its original strength.
A Flitte lair is usually a small hollow inside solid rock which can only be reached by teleportation. In a lair there might be an individual (30% chance), but it will usually include a mated pair of Flittes, alone or with 1-3 pups. The pups have one hit die each and can blink and teleport as adults, but have no attack capabilities. A Flitte lair will be near an area which is likely to attract adventurers who possess magic items. An individual Flitte without a lair will journey to such areas, tying to attract a mate or searching for a powerful magic item to steal or neutralize.
In general, the Flitte is a loner. It will not be encountered unless it has sensed the use, or impending use, of powerful magic. Rarely, it can be compelled to serve a master - but its primary purpose remains the destruction of magic, not helping someone else steal it for his/her own use. Flittes have been known to become the "familiars" of certain Monks whose goal is to prevent the use of magic.
Flittes speak common and can converse with blink dogs. They may also speak elvish, dwarvish, and goblin (75% chance for each) plus red dragon and cloud giant languages (25% chance for each).
Description: Flittes have the body of a dog with intelligent-looking eyes. They have long, flexible tails with the stinger on the end. Their forelegs are humanoid arms with hands, and they have wings. They can walk erect on their hind legs for short periods of time, but normally walk on all fours.
Created by Pat Rankin
FREQUENCY: Very rare
NO. APPEARING: 1 or 2-5
ARMOR CLASS: 3
MOVE: 3"/21"
HIT DICE: 3 + 1
% IN LAIR: 25%
TREASURE TYPE: U
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4
SPECIAL ATTACKS: See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 40%
INTELLIGENCE: High
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (1' at shoulder)
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
Attack/Defense Modes: Nil
Flittes were created by a demented wizard who hated all other members of his profession. The animals' sole purpose in life is to reduce the amount of magic in the world, and in order to achieve that purpose they will give up their own lives if necessary.
Flittes have some of the abilities of blink dogs and imps. They can blink (as a blink dog) and can detect magic. They can become invisible twice per day. When encountering a single individual, they can use a suggestion that the character or creature unburden himself of all magic items in his possession. If the victim is meeting the Flitte's gaze, he makes his saving throw at -2. If a magic item has its own intelligence it is allowed its own saving throw (at no penalty), and if the item saves, the character will be also saved from the effects of the suggestion.
In addition to blinking at random during an encounter with a hostile creature, the Flitte can teleport at will with the accuracy of a Dimension door. When the Flitte senses the use of powerful magic within 30", it will teleport to a nearby position to observe the situation. If a very powerful magical artifact is present, the Flitte will use its tail "stinger" to attack. The stinger functions as a Rod of Cancellation. When it is used successfully, the Flitte blinks into the ethereal plane and dies. If a Flitte is killed without having used its stinger, the cancellation ability disappears. The stinger can also be used as a regular attack, and in such cases is treated as a +2 dagger.
In the presence of relatively less powerful magic items, the Flitte will use stealth, its suggestion power, and its normal attack (bite for 1-4 pts. damage).
During and after combat, the Flitte can regenerate one lost hit point in every other round, up to a maximum of its original hit point total. If it is reduced to one-third or less of its original hit points without being killed at the same time, it will blink out until it has regenerated back to its original strength.
A Flitte lair is usually a small hollow inside solid rock which can only be reached by teleportation. In a lair there might be an individual (30% chance), but it will usually include a mated pair of Flittes, alone or with 1-3 pups. The pups have one hit die each and can blink and teleport as adults, but have no attack capabilities. A Flitte lair will be near an area which is likely to attract adventurers who possess magic items. An individual Flitte without a lair will journey to such areas, tying to attract a mate or searching for a powerful magic item to steal or neutralize.
In general, the Flitte is a loner. It will not be encountered unless it has sensed the use, or impending use, of powerful magic. Rarely, it can be compelled to serve a master - but its primary purpose remains the destruction of magic, not helping someone else steal it for his/her own use. Flittes have been known to become the "familiars" of certain Monks whose goal is to prevent the use of magic.
Flittes speak common and can converse with blink dogs. They may also speak elvish, dwarvish, and goblin (75% chance for each) plus red dragon and cloud giant languages (25% chance for each).
Description: Flittes have the body of a dog with intelligent-looking eyes. They have long, flexible tails with the stinger on the end. Their forelegs are humanoid arms with hands, and they have wings. They can walk erect on their hind legs for short periods of time, but normally walk on all fours.
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GrayLinnorm
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Hey, one of my requests! 
For starters, despite the mention of imps in the flitte's entry, it should probably be a magical beast.
For starters, despite the mention of imps in the flitte's entry, it should probably be a magical beast.
GrayLinnorm
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If the flitte is only 1' high, it should probably be Tiny.
How does the name "Sting of Cancelation" sound for its stinger attack?
How does the name "Sting of Cancelation" sound for its stinger attack?
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