Hybrids: Mail Order Monsters [M.O.M.], ElfQuest, and Battletech Clan Totems

[Wolf72]

I loved this game for my C64. One of the best all-round creatures was Lion Bear ... soooo here's my conversion, courtesy The Tome of Horrors

Abominations (hybrid template)

Leosirne
Large Beast
HD: 6d10 +18 (51 hp)
Initiative: +1 (+2 Dex, -1 size)
Speed: 40ft
AC: 16 (+5 natural, +2 dex, -1 size)
Attacks: 2 claws +11 melee, bite +6 melee
Damage: claw 1d8+7, bite 2d8+3
Face/Reach: 5x10/x5
Special Attacks: Pounce, Improved grab, rake 1d8 +3
Special Qualities: Scent
Saves: Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +3
Abilities: Str 25 (+7), Dex 15(+2), Con 17(+3), Int 5, Wis 12 (+1), Cha 10
Skills: Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Spot +6
Feats:

Climate/Terrain: forest, mountain/hills
Organization: solitary or pair
Challenge Rating: CR 4
Treasure:
Alignment: Usually Neutral
Advancement: 7-10 (large), 11-18 (huge)

Leosirnes were created by wizards in much the same Owlbears were. Leosirnes are often used as gladatorial contestents or guards.

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[edit: Madcoils are done]
[edit: Darkwings are done]

 

[Krishnath]

Hmm.. the mental image conjured by the creature is good, but I hate the name. The creature seems well balanced. Been playing with the hybrid template?

Also of the two ideas you listed, the Raven+Panther sounds best.

Later,

 

[Wolf72]

well I can't do much about the name ... cuz that's what it was called. If anyone thinks of anything better I'll change it.

I can provide a link for what madcoil looked like though ...

[edit: link didn't work]

hybrid template? ... that the same thing as the abomination template?

 

[Wolf72]

lets see if this works ...

 

[the Jester]

Oooh, Madcoil... Can't wait to see your conversion of it, that was one nasty beastie! High CR for sure, it devestated the Wolfriders.

 

[Krishnath]

For the lion-bear, what about Leosirne. (Leo+Ursine)...
The madcoil looks neat, but the question is, is it a beast, a magical beast, or an aberration? As for whether or not the abomination template is the same as the hybrid template, that is quite possible, but I don't have the Tome of Horrors (none of the shops around here carry it, the bastards!) so I can't check it.

Later,

 

[Wolf72]

and leosirne it is!!!

high CR? well, I think 5-7 ... they were pretty limited on weapons and stuff ... and I'm guessing they majority would be low level warriors/rangers/fighters (1-3).

hey if anyone has ideas for some psionic powers, let me know ... at most I'd think it would only have 3 or 4 ... possibly give it mind blast as an attack mode.

 

[Krishnath]

Unless it is an illithid-kin or has more than 16 HD, don't give it mindblast. As for Psionic powers, I find that Whitefire is a personal favourite. Other good suggestions would be Suggestion, Concussion, Levitate, and Dimensional Slide.

Later,

 

[DnDChick]

hybrid template? ... that the same thing as the abomination template?

Exact same thing. The powers that be at Necromancer games changed the name of the template for reasons unknown to me. lol

 

[Wolf72]

madcoil had the ability to 'mindblast' many of the wolfriders ... most of them ran not being able to see or concentrate on anything.

(btw elffquest elves are telepathic)

I was thinking of something foresty (chameleon powers) and something else that can stun your opponents (telepathic like) ...