Converting monsters from Dungeon Magazine

[BOZ]

it's pretty powerful, especially since he can use it as a standard action. that would be enough to increase its CR by 1 i think.

one thing i noticed about that ability, it seems to limit this to all the missiles hitting a single target; since this is different than how the spell works, is this what you wanted?

 

[Shade]

I'm not sure why I put in that limitation. I just reread the original text, and it simply said "13 missles".

 

[BOZ]

we can fix that.

 

[Shade]

This humanoid entity is broad and muscular, with hairless gray skin with a nearly metallic sheen. Its head is disproportinally small in comparison to its body, set on a short, thick neck. Its broad face boast no ears, while two large nostrils are all it has for a nose. Circular, bonelike ridges protect its red eyes. Its mighty arms end in four-fingered hands with wickedly curved claws. A glistening sheen of sweat coats its body, and a bitter reek accompanies its presence.

Tactics

The creature is a cunning combatant, using terrain and its abilities to great effect. It often combines its powers to greater impact, such as using heat metal on an opponent's armor followed by slow to increase its torment. It prefers to fight from higher ground, often climbing sheer cliff faces and peppering its opponents with a barrage of magic missles. If battle swings in favor of the opposition, the creature uses its tongues and suggestion abilities to save its hide, and will offer riches and powers it cannot actually provide in exchange for its freedom.

 

[BOZ]

nice. i can tell you've really been liking this guy.

 

[Shade]

Yeah, I think I've got a use for him. Heavily advanced, of course.

 

[BOZ]

heheh. need anything besides his background text?

 

[Shade]

I think that's it. I'll give him another lookover.

 

[Shade]

The Creature of Havenmere is a member of an evil race of monstrous humanoids from an alternate Material Plane. These beings live only to destroy all life other than themselves. On its homeworld, a place of jagged mountains and deadly precipices, its race is the dominant species.

Trapped on this Material Plane by an unusual storm, the creature has quickly resumed its modus operandi, finding the local villagers to be perfect targets for its destructive urges. Unlike many evil beings, the Creature does not enjoy intimidation, torture, or toying with its prey; it is only concerned with snuffing out life in the most expedient manner.

Because of its otherworldly appearance, destructive nature, and array of spell-like abilities, the local villagers who have seen the Creature believe it to be a form of demon.

Although its arrival on this Material Plane was accidental, the Creature has quickly adapted to these new hunting grounds and is in no hurry to return to its home plane. Its goals are simple: eradicate all life in the immediate vicinity, then move on to richer hunting grounds.

 

[BOZ]

updating.