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==Manticore==
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{{Monster
 
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|ruleset=1001 Amtgardian Nights
 
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|picture=Manticore
===Description:===
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|intro=Oh, now we are getting to a very interesting and rare animal. Only the bravest of hunters will try to track down this beast. Note the wings of this creature are dragon-like, but the body is that of a lion. Of course, that is not the most interesting thing. Gaze upon a face that looks human, but see the gleam of evil and malice in the eyes? Also, be careful of the tail. Yes, sirrah, that is the tail of a scorpion back there. Overall, a very nasty beast.
The blending of a lion and a demon, the manticore is a vile and tough opponent. Large and powerful, the beast can take to the air on leathery wings, has the fangs of a rattlesnake, and a tail covered with large iron-like quills, which it can fling a considerable distance.
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|name=Manticore
 
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|questtype=Scenario
===Garb:===
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|garb=
Tabard of orange, tan, or yellow with featherless wings, and a wig or paper lion's mane.
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* Fur mane
===Type:===
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* Bat wings
[[Standard]] [[Beast]]
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* Scorpion tail
===Q/M Ratio:===
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|requirements=None
4/1
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|type=Beast
===[[Armor]]:===
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|power=4
2 points Natural
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|level=Scenario
===Weapons:===
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|armor=2 {{NA}}
Two short swords (Natural), throwing daggers
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|shields=None
===Immunities:===
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|weapons=[[Short]] {{NW}}, [[Hinged]] {{NW}}, [[Light Thrown]] ([[Wounds Kill]])
Poison
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|abilities=
===Natural Lives:===
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* {{Immune|Subdual}} {{Trait}}
3
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* {{Immune|Sorcery}} {{Trait}}
===Abilities & Traits:===
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* [[Flight]] Unlimited {{Extraordinary}}
*[[Natural Flight]] May use throwing weapons while in Flight.
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* [[Aerial Superiority]] {{Trait}}
*[[Innate Ability]]: [[Poison Weapon]] (1/life)
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* [[Poison]] (Self Only) 1/Life, [[Charge]] x3 {{Extraordinary}}
 
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* [[Terror]] 1/Life {{Extraordinary}}
==Levels:==
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|vulns=
*1st* As above
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* None
*2nd* Gains [[Innate Magical Ability]]: [[Fear]] (1/life)
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|notes=
*3rd* +1 to Natural armor (total 3)
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* May only carry up to three Light Throwing Weapons
*4th* Throwing daggers are now Poisoned
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*5th* Gains the [[Strong]] Trait
 
*6th* Gains Immunity: [[Control School|Control]]
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 13 June 2018


Oh, now we are getting to a very interesting and rare animal. Only the bravest of hunters will try to track down this beast. Note the wings of this creature are dragon-like, but the body is that of a lion. Of course, that is not the most interesting thing. Gaze upon a face that looks human, but see the gleam of evil and malice in the eyes? Also, be careful of the tail. Yes, sirrah, that is the tail of a scorpion back there. Overall, a very nasty beast.
1001 Amtgardian Nights

Game Statistics

Garb
  • Silver sash
  • Fur mane
  • Bat wings
  • Scorpion tail
Requirements None
Monster Type Beast
Level Scenario
Power Rating 4
Armor 2 (Natural)
Shields None
Weapons Short (Natural), Hinged (Natural), Light Thrown (Wounds Kill)

Abilities

Vulnerabilities

  • None

Special Notes

  • Please see the General Monster Rules for additional traits and limitations of all Monsters.
  • May only carry up to three Light Throwing Weapons