Idea, but no stats

[mps42]

I have an idea for a new "monster" but am not sure how to go about setting stats for it as it does not directly translate from any existing moster that I have yet found.
Idea is this: An animated set of armor (progressing from leather up through plate) that can act as a guardian for a particular person. UIt would be sorta halfway between a Golem and an Animated Object.
THings I've figured so far: Would have to be a masterwork set of armor, must be a COMPLETE set, (helm, chest, arms and legs) speed 30 at the low (leather) end, 10 or so at the top (plate) end. WOuld need Animat Object spell and Lesser Geas.
Any ideas on how to finish this thing up?

 

[Mordane76]

Just in case --

Have you checked out the Shield Guardian and Runic Guardian? The Shield Guardian is in the MM, and the Runic Guardian is in ELH.

Another idea is a monster from Monsters of Faerun; it's basically an animated suit of armor, but it does have a few extra perks. You could use any of these as a good starting point, and work from there.

 

[mps42]

ok

Will check out Sheild Guardian, I dont have Epic Level Handbook so can't look up Runic Guardian, and no Monsters of Faerun either so will have to forego that as well.
Thanks anywho!

 

[Krishnath]

COugh, cough, small correction...

The runic guardian is in MM2 not in the ELH.

Just, though you should know.

Later,

 

[Mordane76]

Oops...

I posted at work... didn't have the books with me. I'm sorry about that one.

 

[Krishnath]

Don't sweat it, we all make mistakes occassionally. Nobody's Perfect, not even me

 

[Psychotic Jim]

If you have the MM2, there is a living suit of armor in it I believe is called a dread guard. Just give it the amulet bond thingy from the shield guardian, and viola, you have your monster.

 

[mps42]

Monster

Well, unfortunately, I dont. All I have is the 3 core books. SOooooo... Gonna have to fudge it a bit.

 

[Psychotic Jim]

Well, you could always just advance a Medium-sized animated object to the desired HD and give it a higher Str, Wis, and Int; the hardness and AC bonus of whatever suit of armor you wanted; and a sword and shield.