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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Echohawk" data-source="post: 4678387" data-attributes="member: 9849">MossBog MossCLIMATE/TERRAIN: Tropical and temperate swamps and forestsFREQUENCY: UncommonORGANIZATION: SolitaryACTIVITY CYCLE: AnyDIET: OmnivoreINTELLIGENCE: Non-TREASURE: IncidentalALIGNMENT: NeutralNO. APPEARING: 1-4ARMOR CLASS: 9MOVEMENT: 1HIT DICE: 2THACO: 19NO. OF ATTACKS: 0DAMAGE/ATTACK: SpecialSPECIAL ATTACKS: See belowSPECIAL DEFENSES: See belowMAGIC RESISTANCE: NilSIZE: L (10' cube)MORALE: Average (10)XP VALUE: 175Forest MossCLIMATE/TERRAIN: Tropical and temperate swamps and forestsFREQUENCY: RareORGANIZATION: SolitaryACTIVITY CYCLE: NightDIET: OmnivoreINTELLIGENCE: Animal (1)TREASURE: IncidentalALIGNMENT: Neutral EvilNO. APPEARING: 1-6ARMOR CLASS: 7MOVEMENT: 6HIT DICE: 5THACO: 15NO. OF ATTACKS: 0DAMAGE/ATTACK: SpecialSPECIAL ATTACKS: See belowSPECIAL DEFENSES: See belowMAGIC RESISTANCE: NilSIZE: L (10' cube)MORALE: Steady (11)XP VALUE: 975Swamp MossCLIMATE/TERRAIN: Tropical and temperate swamps and forestsFREQUENCY: Very RareORGANIZATION: SolitaryACTIVITY CYCLE: AnyDIET: OmnivoreINTELLIGENCE: Animal (1)TREASURE: IncidentalALIGNMENT: Neutral EvilNO. APPEARING: 1-4ARMOR CLASS: 6MOVEMENT: 3HIT DICE: 8THACO: 13NO. OF ATTACKS: 0DAMAGE/ATTACK: SpecialSPECIAL ATTACKS: See belowSPECIAL DEFENSES: See belowMAGIC RESISTANCE: NilSIZE: L (10' cube)MORALE: Steady (11)XP VALUE: 2,000Bog moss appears as a rich green mass of vegetable matter, usually found in approximately 10' cubes. The creature nestles in bowl-like earth and rock formations, making itself appear as a normal patch of moss upon the ground.Combat: Unwary creatures who trod upon the moss fall into the mass of it, where they will be devoured. The bog moss' digestive juices inflict 10 points of damage per round until the victim dies and is ingested. The bog moss' body is more unstable than quicksand; creatures which fall into its body cannot gain purchase to climb out. It is difficult to rescue a trapped creature, as the bog moss' digestive juices also consume organic matter, including ropes and wooden poles. Only chains, metal cables, and magic might be employed successfully.Habitat/Society: A bog moss prefers to locate where rich soil is within easy reach. Every spring, each bog moss produces about a dozen spores which fly off with the wind. Those landing on suitable soil quickly take root and begin to grow. As the bog moss grows beyond a 2' cube, it no longer needs roots, and they dissolve. A bog moss does not collect treasure. However, sometimes coins, armor and weapons can be found beneath a bog moss -- remnants of victims.Ecology: Bog mosses eat dirt, other plants, and any creatures which fall into its mass. When meals become sparse, the plant exists through photosynthesis. The moss is especially fond of ferns.Bog moss has no natural enemies. However, mages have been known to seek the moss' spores for use in magical elixirs and as spell components.Forest Moss: Forest moss is similar to bog moss. However, it is more mobile and actively seeks out creatures for food. Forest moss is sensitive to light and is more active in the evenings. It is only found in wooded areas, usually beneath large trees where there is plenty of shade.Swamp Moss: This more powerful form of bog moss requires a wet environment. Because so much of its body is water, it takes only half-damage from fire-based spells. Cold-based spells put the creature in a form of suspended animation.</blockquote>

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