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Message: <blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 9532092" data-attributes="member: 1210">So... monsters! These are all in very embryonic form. I have statted up only a few monsters. Some probably still have mechanics that have been updated already- for instance, using ability damage is a fairly recent change I made, so there might be a monster or two with poison that does hit point damage alone. And I think most ranged attacks specify short and long range instead of a range increment- something I need to fix. But anyway, here are the A's. A note or two:I have never had a problem with monsters having a list of spells that aren't defined in their stat block. Since this is for me, I'm not concerned about that particular issue.I think dnd's monster design was at its best late in 4e. I try to pull a lot of principles from there- although obviously a lot of my style is closer to 1e or BECMI. A "kicker" is a bonus to hps, just like with pcs. It isn't derived from anything in particular but is instead an arbitrary way to fine tune monsters to where I want them to be.ACOLYTESmall or medium humanoid (tags vary)AC: 11 (leather)Speed: 30'Hit Dice: 1d8 (4 hp)Str 10, Dex 8, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 12Senses: varies by raceLanguages: Common, oftenothers by raceMace: +2 to hit, 1d6 bludgeoning damage. Sling: +1 to hit, 1d4 bludgeoning damage.Spells (2cantrip slots, 2 first level slots):     Cantrips- detect chaos/evil/good/law, minor healing; 1st level- command, cure wounds.ANKHEGMedium beast (bug, insect)AC: 15    Vulnerable Underside: If the ankheg is prone or is attacked from below, attackers get a 1d6 bonus die to their attack roll.Speed: 30', burrow 15' Hit Dice: 4d8+5 kicker(23 hp)Str 14, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 5Senses: darkvision 60'Bite: +4 to hit, 1d4 piercing damage plus 1d6 acid damage. Spit Acid: Each creature in a 5' wide, 30' long line extending from the ankheg must make a Dex save, taking 3d6 acid damage on a failure or half that on a success.APPRENTICE WIZARDSmall or medium humanoid (tags vary)AC: 10 Speed: 30'Hit Dice: 1d4 (2 hp)Str 8, Dex 11, Con 10, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 10Senses: varies by raceLanguages: Common, oftenothers by raceDagger: +1 to hit, range 20'/60', 1d4 piercing damage. Spells (2 cantrip slots, 2 first level slots):     Cantrips- detect magic, mage hand; 1st level- magic missile, sleep.ARBALASTERMedium constructAC: 14Speed: 25' Hit Dice: 4d8 (18 hp)    Immune to poison, psychicStr 10, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 5    Immune to charm and fearSenses: darkvision 60'Slam: +2 to hit, 1d4 bludgeoning damage.Arbalaster Bolt: +5 to hit, range 120'/360', 1d8 piercing damage.    Hit: The arbalaster can spend 15' of movement to repeat the attack against the same target.ARROWHAWKMedium beast (air, elemental)AC: 15Speed: Fly 60' Hit Dice: 6d8 (27 hp)    Immune to lightning, poisonStr 10, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 10Languages: AuranBite: +4 to hit, 1d6 piercing damage.Lightning Ray: One creature within 200' takes 3d6 lightning damage (Dex save for half).REACTIONSWhen the arrowhawk becomes bloodied, it emits a shock in a 10' radius, dealing 2d8 lightning damage to each creature in the area (Dex save for half).ASSASSIN VINELarge plantAC: 12Speed: 5'Hit Dice: 4d8 (18 hp)Str 16, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 1, Wis 10, Cha 4Senses blindsight 30'Constrict: +4 to hit, reach 15', 1d6 bludgeoning damage and the target must make a Str save or be grabbed. While grabbed, its speed is 0. The tendril can be attacked (AC 12, hp 6, immune to bludgeoning), or a creature can use an action to make an opposed Str check to detach it.Animate Vines (recharge5-6): An area of vegetation 10' square within 30' of the assassin vine animates and entwines around creatures for 1 minute or until the assassin vine dies. Each creature in the area must make a Str save or be stuck and unable to move. A creature can make a Str save to break free as an action.</blockquote>

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