Converting "generic setting" second edition monsters

[Shade]

Assuming I'm doing the calculations correct here:

http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Swimming-Pool-Volume,-Gallons

600 gallons (like the decanter) would fill a 4-foot-deep, 5-foot-diameter pool in an hour. I could live with that. Thoughts?

 

[demiurge1138]

That sound pretty reasonable.

 

[freyar]

Agreed, so let's make these things into living decanters!

 

[Shade]

Attempt #1:

Water Stream (Su): A jade fish can continually produce water. It can create up to 1 gallon per round. Alternatively, as a standard action, a jade fish can create a tremendously powerful 5-foot line of water. Any creature in the area of the line takes 1d10 points of damage (Reflex DC x negates). A creature failing the saving throw must succeed on a Strength check (DC 10 + damage dealt) or be knocked prone by the force of the blast. For each 5 points by which a target fails the check, it is pushed back 5 feet. The jade fish attempts to knock opponents into pools it creates with its water jet. The save DC is Charisma-based.

 

[freyar]

Overall pretty good, but I think I'd go with Con-based.

 

[demiurge1138]

I agree with freyar. Con based all the way.

 

[Shade]

D'oh! Cut n' paste issue...I agree with you guys wholeheartedly.

Intelligent creatures, jade fish observe the world around them, learning what they can. They will generally learn to speak the most common languase in the area and will often answer questions if asked politely and given a gift. A jade fish will have knowledge equivalent to that given by a local history nonweapon proficiency.

Diplomacy, Gather Information, and Knowledge (local) among their skills? Racial bonuses on any of them?

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary, the water produced by jade fish is not magical in any way, though it is always fresh and dear. If a jade fish in injured, though, the water will become cloudy until it heals.

Should we do anything with that other than flavor text?

 

[freyar]

Maybe a racial bonus on knowledge (local). I think the water bit could be interesting as a tactic: maybe it provides concealment to a wounded jade fish.

 

[Shade]

Updated.

I think the water bit could be interesting as a tactic: maybe it provides concealment to a wounded jade fish.

Good idea. How's this?

Water Symbiosis (Su): The water created by a jade fish is attuned to its creator. If a jade fish becomes injured, any water it has created turns cloudy. This grants any creatures within the jade fish's pool concealment. The cloudiness dissipates once the jade fish is fully healed.

Feats: 2

Environment: Any?

Treasure: Standard?

Alignment: Always neutral?

Advancement: 3-6 HD (Tiny)/ 7-9 HD (Small)?

A jade fish is up to 2 feet long and weighs x pounds.

Jade fish speak Common and one or more local languages?

 

[freyar]

I like all the suggestions. Maybe 5-10 lb?

Feats: Negotiator, Iron Will?
CR: 2?