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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shade" data-source="post: 5057913" data-attributes="member: 287">Next up is one of the most maligned creatures in the history of D&D (and, not surpisingly, the last demon to be converted).   Let's see if we can turn it into something less despicable...Dire Whiner (Demon)Frequency: Very RareNo. Appearing: 1Armor Class: 0Move: 6”"Hit Dice: 10% in Lair: 100%Treasure Type: F, GNo. of Attacks: 1Damage/Attack: 6d6Special Attacks: See belowSpecial Defenses: See belowMagic Resistance: See belowIntelligence: HighAlignment: Chaotic EvilSize: LLevel/X.P. Value: VIII/3,600 + 14/hpThe dire whiner is a type of demon that typically appears as a large, ugly woman, smeared with dirt and slime. Dire whiners usually live in caves or swamps in the Abyss and on most Prime Material planes.The dire whiner obtains food, treasure, and other necessities by using her special abilities to whine, complain, and put down, which are magically powered insults. (Examples: Whine — “I waaaant a nice magic ring, like that one you’re wearing.” Complain — “Nobody likes me; I’m just a misunderstood old woman.” Put down — “You slob! You don’t have the brains of a worm!”)The whine ability acts as a suggestion spell. It is used to force the victims of the dire whiner to bring it food and treasure. The complain ability acts as a druidic feeblemind spell. It is used against any magic-using creatures that enter her lair. The final ability, put down, acts as a verbal symbol of hopelessness spell, and is used to break new victims to her will. These abilities can be used one at a time at will. All abilities affect all creatures within earshot.The dire whiner preys on the demons, mephits, and other creatures of the area. She has accumulated a great store of treasure and magic, and whines to get the accumulated treasures of the party. She complains at magic-using creatures, and uses a put-down to try to force the characters into ultimate submission.Originally appeared in H4: Throne of Bloodstone (1988).</blockquote>

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