What 23rd level monsters need converting?

[the Jester]

Hey all, I'm working on a project to convert a ton of monsters from earlier editions that I think are cool and deserve it. I would appreciate any input you might have on what monsters would be cool to convert that would have a lower level of 23.

Here's what I have on the list so far, as well as the source I'm using as my primary inspiration:

EDIT: Thanks to Metalmaster for a huge list of additional possibilities!

23rd Level Monsters on the List
Abyssal Ant Swarm (3e Fiend Folio)
Afanc (1e MM2)
Dao (strongly waffling on this one, since I believe they will be in MM3)
Demon, Cerebrilith (3e Expanded Psionics Handbook)
Gravecrawler (3e Fiend Folio)
Lavawight (3e Epic Level Handbook)
Squid, Shipcrusher (a specific take on the giant squid from 1e and later)
Winter-Wight (3e Epic Level Handbook)


23rd Level Variants I've Already Done
Dimension burrower portal chewer (level 23 artillery)
Shrieking sacrol (level 23 artillery)
Maulgoth terror (level 23 brute)
Mountain giant glutton (level 23 brute)
Ulgurstasta priest (level 23 controller)
Maulgoth rusher (level 23 skirmisher)
Expert nimblewright (level 23 soldier)
Skeleton warrior cassock (level 23 soldier) (L)
Xorn king (level 23 soldier) (L)

Higher-Level Monsters to be Converted
Beholderkin, Hive Mother [29th level]
Blackball [30th level]
Corpse Gatherer [25th level]
Corrupture [30th level]
Crawling Head [24th level]
Deepspawn [27th level]
Elder Brain [30th level]
Elemental, Omnimental [26th level]
Elemental, Tempest [25th level]
Fiendwurm [27th level]
Flesh Jelly [26th level]
Froghemoth [25th level]
Gargantuan, Devastation Spider [27th level]
Genius Loci [30th level]
Golem, Adamantine [30th level]
Golem, Mithril [26th level]
Hellwasp Swarm [26th level]
Infernal [30th level]
Juggernaut [28th level]
Ki-Rin [26th level]
Kraken [30th level]
Living Holocaust [27th level]
Marid [25th level]
Megalodon [24th level]
Nuckalavee [27th level]
Plague Spewer [25th level]
Planetar [28th level]
Plasm [24th level]
Plasm, Giant [26th level]
Ruin Chanter [24th level]
Scyllan [24th level]
Siege Beetle [27th level]
Sirrush [25th level]
Solar [30th level]
Ungulosin [24th level]
Uvudauum [25th level]
Zaratan [27th level]

Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions! It's getting harder for me to come up with unconverted monsters, since I've done so many at lower levels.

 

[Lord Zack]

Actually Worlds and Monsters seems to suggest they won't be converting all of the genie types, and that Dao will be among those not converted.

 

[the Jester]

Actually Worlds and Monsters seems to suggest they won't be converting all of the genie types, and that Dao will be among those not converted.

At this point I'd take that with a grain of salt; they've mentioned the Great Dismal Delve and dao by name several times now in 4e.

If the dao aren't in the MM3, I'll certainly make my version, but they're prolly going to be last in line at this level for now otherwise.

 

[Lord Zack]

Ah, didn't know that. Well I certainly hope they get in MM 3 then.

 

[the Jester]

Ah, didn't know that. Well I certainly hope they get in MM 3 then.

Me too! Needless symmetry aside, I always felt that all the genie types were distinct and cool... I'm hoping we'll eventually see a marid, too! Although the jann never really did it for me, I must admit.

 

[the Jester]

Le bump!

Just checking- anything, anything, anything at all?

 

[TikkchikFenTikktikk]

What other D&D editions went up to level 30? How would I know a level 23 monster from previous editions if I saw one? Where would I see one?

 

[the Jester]

What other D&D editions went up to level 30? How would I know a level 23 monster from previous editions if I saw one? Where would I see one?

Well, it isn't exclusively about what level they were, but rather what monsters that remain unconverted would make great epic beasties.

Go crazy with your suggestions, the worst thing that can happen is I don't do them out of spite!

To answer your basic question though- BECMI went to 36; 1e through 3e had no real top level.