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How to Use this Book

D ARK S UN ® Encounter Tables

Aarakocra, Athasian

Animal, Domestic

Aviarag

Baazrag

Baazrag, Boneclaw

Bloodgrass

Cactus, Hunting

Cactus, Rock

Cilops

Crodlu

Dagorran

Dhaot

Drake (Lesser), General

Drake, Magma

Drake, Rain

Drake, Silt

Drake, Sun

Dray

Drik

Dune Reaper

Dwarf, Athasian

Elemental Beast, General

Elemental Beast, Air

Elemental Beast, Earth

Elemental Beast, Fire

Elemental Beast, Water

Elf

Fael

Feylaar

Fordorran

Giant, Shadow

Golem, General

Golem, Magma

Golem, Salt

Gorak

Half-giant

Krag

Kragling

Lirr

Mastyrial

Meorty

Mul

Nikaal

Pakubrazi

Paraelemental Beast, General

Paraelemental Beast, Magma

Paraelemental Beast, Rain

Paraelemental Beast, Silt

Paraelemental Beast, Sun

Psionocus

Psurlon

Raaig

Racked Spirit

Retriever, Obsidian

Ruktoi

Ruvoka

Sand Howler

Scorpion

Seed, Brain

Silt Horror, Black

Silt Horror, Magma

Silt Horror, Red

Silt Spawn

Slig

Spider

Spinewyrm

Ssurran

Stalking Horror

Tarek

Tari

Thri-kreen

Tohr-kreen (Jez & Jhol)

Tohr-kreen (Tkeech & Tondi)

Trin

Tulk

Tliz

Undead

Wraith, Athasian

Xerichou

Zombie, Thinking

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120

124

126

127

Halfling

Human

Jhakar

Kaisharga

Kestrekel

Klar

Welcome to the second M ONSTROUS C OMPENDIUM ® volume de-

tailing the strange and terrifying creatures of Athas. For the

Dungeon Master (DM) venturing into the wilds beyond the

Tyr region, this accessory will prove ndispensable as it is

designed to go hand in hand with the revised D ARK S UN ® Cam-

paign Setting (2438). That boxed set explores the lands beyond

Tyr as well as presents expanded psionics rules. (Throughout

the entries in this appendix, statistics pertaining to the new

psionics rules are presented in second color for ease of refer-

ence.) Monsters included in this volume are typical for their

type, but variations by the DM for his or her own campaign

are encouraged.

This volumes entry format follows that of the Monstrous

Manual

Intelligence

This classification is the equivalent of human IQ. Certain

monsters are instinctively cunning and are noted as such in

the monster descriptions. Ratings correspond to the following

Intelligence ability scores:

Nonintelligence (or not ratable)

Animal intelligence

Semi-intelligence

Low intelligence

Average (human) intelligence

Very intelligent

High intelligence

Exceptional intelligence

Genius

Supragenius

Godlike intelllgence

. Brief explanations of the terms used in each entry

are provided below. (For more detailed explanations, consult

the Monstrous Manual.) Note: In this book the D UNGEON M ASTER ®

Guide is abbreviated DMG, and the players Handbook is abbre-

viated PHB.

In addition to the base statistics, each monster is described

using the following categories:

Combat: This section discusses special combat abilities,

arms, armor, and tactics.

Habitat/Society: This section outlines the monsters general

behavior. nature, social structure, and goals.

Ecology: This section describes how the monster fits into the

campaign world, gives useful products or byproducts of the

creature, and presents other miscellaneous information.

Variations of a monster are given in a special section after

the main monster entry.

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1112

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1718

1920

21+

Treasure

This item refers to the treasure tables in the D ARK S UN Rules Book. If

individual treasure is indicated, each individual may carry it (or

not, at the DMs discretion). Major treasures are usually found in

the monsters lair. These are most often designed and placed by

the DM. Intelligent monsters use magical items present and try to

carry off most valuable treasures if hard pressed. If treasure is as-

signed randomly, roll for each type possible. If all rolls fail, no

treasure of any type is found. Treasure should be adjusted down-

ward if few monsters are encountered. Large treasures are noted

by parenthetical multiplier (x10, etc.) not to be confused with

treasure type X. Do not use the tables to place dungeon treasure,

as numbers encountered underground will be much smaller.

Climate/Terrain

This notation defines where the creature is most often found.

Normally, climates include arctic, subarctic, temperate, and

tropical. Terrains include plain/scrub, forest, rough/hill.

mountain, swamp, and desert

Alignment

This category shows the general behavior of the average mon-

ster of that type. Exceptions, though uncommon, may be en-

countered.

Frequency

This percentage is the likelihood of encountering a creature in

an area. Very rare is a 4% chance, rare is 11%, uncommon is 20%,

and common is 65%. Chances can be adjusted for special areas.

No. Appearing

This statistic indicates the typical number appearing in a lair

encounter. The DM should alter this to fit the circumstances.

The number stated should not be used for dungeon encoun-

ters.

Organization

This listing notes the general social structure the monster

adopts Solitary includes small familial groups.

Armor Class

This number indicates 1) the armor worn by humans and hu-

manoids, 2) the natural protection because of physical struc-

ture or magical nature, and 3) the difficulty in hitting

something because of its speed or reflexes. Humans and hu-

manoids of roughly man-size that wear armor will have an

unarmored rating in parentheses. Listed Armor Class ratings

do not include any special bonuses noted in the descnption.

Activity Cycle

This is the time of day when the monster is most active: Diur-

nal means active during daytime, nocturnal means active at

nighttime, and crepuscular means most active at dawn and

dusk. Nocturnal monsters may be active at any time in subter-

ranean settings. Activity cycle is a general guide and excep-

tions are fairly common.

Diet

This statistic indicates what the creature generally eats. Carni-

vores eat meat, herbivores eat plants, and omnivores eat both

Scavengers feed mainly on carrion.

Movement

This notation shows the relative speed rating of the creature.

Higher speeds may be possible for short periods. Human,

demihuman, and humanoid movement rates are often de-

termined by armor type (unarmored rates are given in

parentheses). Movements in different mediums are

abbreviated as follows: FL = flying, SW = swimming,

BR = burrowing, Wb = moving in a web, Jp=Jump.

Flying creatures also have a Maneuverability

Class from A to E (refer to the Aerial Combat

rules in the DMG).

Hit Dice

to 12 feet tall), H (huge, 12+ to 25 feet tall), and G (gargantuan,

25+ feet tall). Note that not all monsters are tall, they might

be long instead.

Morale

This category is a general rating of how likely the monster is to

persevere in the face of adversity or armed opposition. This

guideline may be adjusted for individual circumstances. Morale

rating corresponds to the following range:

This Statistic controls the number of hit points of damage a

creature can withstand before being killed. Unless otherwise

stated, Hit Dice are 8-sided, yielding 1 to 8 cumulative hit

points each. The Hit Dice are rolled and the numbers shown

are added to determine the monsters hit points. Some mon-

sters will have a hit point range instead of Hit Dice, and some

will have additional points added to their Hit Dice. Thus. a

creature with 4+4 Hit Dice has 4d8+4 hit points (for 8 to 36 total

points). Creatures with +3 or more added to their hit points are

considered of the next higher hit die for purposes of attack

rolls and saving throws.

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1112

1314

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1718

1920

Unreliable

Irregular

Average

Steady

Very steady

Elite

Fanatic

Fearless

THAC0

This number is the attack roll the monster needs to hit Armor

Class 0. This is always a function of Hit Dice, with any excep-

tions mentioned in the text description of the creature Hu-

mans and demihumans always use player character THAC0s,

regardless if they are player characters or monsters. THAC0s

do not include any special bonuses noted in the description.

Hit probability bonuses because of strength are listed in

parentheses with the THAC0.

XP Value

This is the number of experience points awarded for de-

feating (not necessarily killing) the monster. This value is a

guideline that may be modified by the DM for the degree of

challenge, encounter situation. or campaign balance. For the

creatures in this appendix, additional experience point

awards have been calculated on the basis of extraordinary

spell use, spell-like abilities, and exceptional magic resistance.

No. of Attacks

This entry shows the basic attacks the monster can make in a

melee round, excluding special attacks. This number may be

modified by hits that sever limbs or spells such as haste and

slow. for example. Multiple attacks indicate several attacking

arms, raking paws, or multiple heads.

Psionics Summary

Damage/Attack

This category shows the amount of damage a given attack will

make, expressed as a spread of hit points (die roll combina-

tions). If the monster uses weapons, the damage done by typ-

ical weapons will be followed by the weapon type. Damage

bonuses because of Strength are listed as a bonus following

the damage range.

This entry gives a complete listing of the creatures innate

psionic abilities. It is compatible with both The Complete Psionics

Handbook rules and the Players Option: SkiIl and Powers psionics

rules. Statistics shown in blue are in reference to the new psion-

ics rules presented in the revised D ARK S UN Campaign Setting

(2438) and Players Option: Skills and Powers. Parenthetical entries

printed in blue replace the suggested powers under the new

system For example, psionic blast is a devotion in The Complete

Psionics Handbook. However in the Players Option: Skills and pow-

ers book it is a proficiency. For example:

Special Attacks

This entry lists attack modes such as dragon breath or magic

use. These are explained in the monster description.

Telepathy: Sciences psionc blast (mind link)

If you are using The Complete Psionics Handbook, the monster

does not have the send thoughts devotion. However, if you are

using the Players Option: Skills and Powers system, it has the

psionic blast proficiency and the send thoughts devotion.

Special Defenses

This entry lists any special defenses, which are explained in

the monster description.

Abbreviations

Magic Resistance

Dis

Sci

Dev

PSPs

Att

Def

MTHAC0

Disciplines

Sciences

Devotions

Psionic Strength Points

Power Score

Psionic Attack Forms

Psionic Defense Forms

This notation is the percentage chance that magic cast upon

the creature will fail to affect it, even if other

creatures nearby are affected. If the magic

penetrates this resistance, the creature

is still entitled to any normal saving

throws allowed.

Mental To Hit Armor Class 0

Size

Size is abbreviated as T

(tiny, 2 feet tall or less),

S (small, 2+ to 4 feet

MAC

Mental Armor Class

Ego Whip

Intellect Fortress

Id Insinuation

M B

Mental Barrier

Mind Thrust

MBk Mind Blank

Psionic Blast

Thought Shield

PsC

Psychic Crush

Tower of Iron Will

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