Oni

A Monster from the Book of Engoku.

Description

Oni are large demonic ogres who prey upon civilization. They are boisterous and violent and have nasty temperaments. They delight in causing others pain and kill just for fun. Oni vary greatly in appearance; their coloration may appear deep red, blue or green and they have one or two horns and between one to three eyes. Most oni also have long shaggy hair. Their favorite weapon is the tetsubo.

Garb

Horns, fur, & oriental garb, face and body paint in one solid color (deep red, blue, green)

Statistics

Type: Extra-Planar Humanoid
Q/M Ratio:: 4/1
Armor: 2 points Natural
Weapons: 2 short (Natural), Any melee, javelins
Immunities: Death, Poison, Subdual
Natural Lives: 3

Abilities & Traits

• Strong
• Magic-Like Ability: Flight (1/life)
• Magic-Like Ability: Touch of Death (1/life)
• Magic-Like Ability: Awe/Fear (2/life)
• Magic-Like Ability: Steal Life (unlimited) Only effective vs Fae
• Magic-Like Ability: Sever Spirit (1/life)

Levels

• 1st As above
• 2nd May wear one point of armor (in addition to Natural Armor)
• 3rd One natural weapon is poisoned
• 4th Sever Spirit becomes (2/life)
  • May wear up to two points of armor (in addition to Natural Armor)
• 5th Flight becomes (unlimited)
• 6th Sever Spirit becomes (unlimited)
  • Both natural weapons are poisoned
  • May wear up to three points of armor (in addition to Natural Armor)