Special Conversion Thread: Lycanthropes and their ilk

[freyar]

I'm ok with that. Do we still need to sort out feats?

 

[Cleon]

I'm ok with that. Do we still need to sort out feats?

Updated with skills.

We'd already decided on WF (greataxe) for the feat.

 

[freyar]

Is it all done, then?

 

[Cleon]

Is it all done, then?

I need to modify the Trip modifier for the dire werewolf's size and strength, but it's looking about done.

Unless there's some flavour text or tactics you'd like to add?

 

[Shade]

Since they are just sample creatures for the template, I'm content with the flavor we've got. Let me know when the working draft is finalized, and I'll add it to the template entry.

 

[Cleon]

Since they are just sample creatures for the template, I'm content with the flavor we've got. Let me know when the working draft is finalized, and I'll add it to the template entry.

It was missing the DR 10/silver and the wolf form's bite had *1 Str instead of *1.5.

Anyone else spot any errors?

 

[freyar]

Nothing really jumps out at me, but I don't have the time to dig through stat blocks too carefully right now.

 

[Cleon]

Nothing really jumps out at me, but I don't have the time to dig through stat blocks too carefully right now.

Well I'm spending far more time here than is sensible.

Let's have another look...

The wolf & hybrid form should have flat-footed AC 14.

Apart from that I can't find anything wrong.

I'll fix the Working Draft.

 

[Shade]

Added to the template.

We can finally move on to a non-dire lycanthrope!

Werelion
No. Appearing: 1-6
Armor Class: 5
Move: 15”
Hit Dice: 6+3
% in Lair: 10%
Treasure Type: D,S
No. of Attacks: 3 (5)
Damage/Attack: 1-10/1-4/1-4
Special Attacks: 2-7/2-7 rake, surprise leap
Intelligence: High
Alignment Lawful neutral
Size L

Werelion. This creature is capable of leaping 20’ onto its prey from a standing or crouched position. It is typically found in rough, tropical areas or on savannas far from human habitation. It is 10% likely to be found among prides of true lions, but prefers to form its own lycanthrope prides. As with all werecats, it can speak with all other cats and werecats. It surprises prey on a roll of 1-3. It may rake with rear claws as a lion.

Originally appeared in Dragon Magazine #40 (1980).

 

[Cleon]

Added to the template.

We can finally move on to a non-dire lycanthrope!

Werelion

This one looks pretty straightforward.

Just as well it's not dire. Imagine the stats of a Dire Werelion.

Cripes, what about a Dire Weretiger!

Hmm, Dire Weretiger...