Size:
Type:
± Monstrous Humanoid
Form:
Temper:
# App:
± 1d4
Lair:
Diet:
Combat Dice:
± 0
Hit Points:
± 0
Attack Rank:
± 0
Passive Defense:
± 0
Active Defense:
Damage Reduction:
± 0
Role:
Ground:
± 40'
Climb/Arboreal:
Flight:
Swim:
Benthic:
Burrow:
Ethereal:
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Offense
1 bite
Circumstance: Combat
1 bite
Special
Gaze Attack
They may choose one opponent to lock eyes with. The opponent must save vs. Paralysis or be paralyzed for 1d4 rounds. The gaze effect is ineffective against monachians, even if reflected by a mirror or shiny surface. If they choose to cast a spell, they may not use their gaze attack that round.
Special
Spellcasting
A suggested daily spell list includes magic missile, light, invisibility, and web.
Environments
barren
Intelligent bird-men who most closely resemble vultures with claw-like hands and feet
Monachians are intelligent bird-men who most closely resemble vultures. They have evolved a roughly humanoid frame with claw-like hands and feet. However, they no longer possess the ability to fly.
Monachians live in enclaves far from civilization. Their society revolves around magical and alchemical research. One day they hope to conquer and enslave the other races using advanced weapons of war. Those encountered by adventuring parties are generally Magic-users seeking powerful magical items or hidden knowledge.
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Intelligent bird-men who most closely resemble vultures with claw-like hands and feet
Monachians are intelligent bird-men who most closely resemble vultures. They have evolved a roughly humanoid frame with claw-like hands and feet. However, they no longer possess the ability to fly.
Monachians live in enclaves far from civilization. Their society revolves around magical and alchemical research. One day they hope to conquer and enslave the other races using advanced weapons of war. Those encountered by adventuring parties are generally Magic-users seeking powerful magical items or hidden knowledge.
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus