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''… Scaled reptilians armoured in flame … Light the night whilst the sun sleeps restlessly … Tooth and claw and flame and bile … Subdued by moonish metal … | ''… Scaled reptilians armoured in flame … Light the night whilst the sun sleeps restlessly … Tooth and claw and flame and bile … Subdued by moonish metal … | ||
<br>~ Ancient Gulzarian Text Translation'' | <br>~ Ancient Gulzarian Text Translation'' | ||
| − | ===Basics and | + | ===Basics and Behaviour=== |
Flame Beasts, also known as Salamanders, are large lizards that inhabit the deserts of DarGarth. When threatened, their bodies are protected by a shield of flames. Further research is needed to reveal whether these flames are arcane or organic. Their scales vary crimson, gold, bronze, and even onyx. Similar in size to large alligators, approximately seven foot from nose to tail, they sit at approximately five foot standing. They have crested squat heads, with spines running down the back to their short, plump tails. The reptiles are speculated to be prehistoric cousins to dragons. Their large bellies drag on the desert sands when moving on four legs, but they assume bipedal posture when provoked. It has been observed that Flame Beasts are more active during sun flares, but the reason is unknown. | Flame Beasts, also known as Salamanders, are large lizards that inhabit the deserts of DarGarth. When threatened, their bodies are protected by a shield of flames. Further research is needed to reveal whether these flames are arcane or organic. Their scales vary crimson, gold, bronze, and even onyx. Similar in size to large alligators, approximately seven foot from nose to tail, they sit at approximately five foot standing. They have crested squat heads, with spines running down the back to their short, plump tails. The reptiles are speculated to be prehistoric cousins to dragons. Their large bellies drag on the desert sands when moving on four legs, but they assume bipedal posture when provoked. It has been observed that Flame Beasts are more active during sun flares, but the reason is unknown. | ||
===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
Surprisingly mobile on their hind legs, and oft-encountered in groups, salamanders are very dangerous and easily provoked. Their bile is highly combustible and they are known to spew fountains of flame. Their claws are burning hot and can incinerate wooden shields and spears. Through combative studies, it has been verified that the beasts are especially susceptible to silvered weaponry. Possible causes of this vulnerability include: the highly conductive properties of silver, the magical frozen-forging of the weapon, or the mystic damage silver deals to creatures of chaos. Their fiery tough scales make them absolutely immune to any sources of fiery damage. Ranged engagement is encouraged, as the reptiles are extremely perilous in melee ranges. | Surprisingly mobile on their hind legs, and oft-encountered in groups, salamanders are very dangerous and easily provoked. Their bile is highly combustible and they are known to spew fountains of flame. Their claws are burning hot and can incinerate wooden shields and spears. Through combative studies, it has been verified that the beasts are especially susceptible to silvered weaponry. Possible causes of this vulnerability include: the highly conductive properties of silver, the magical frozen-forging of the weapon, or the mystic damage silver deals to creatures of chaos. Their fiery tough scales make them absolutely immune to any sources of fiery damage. Ranged engagement is encouraged, as the reptiles are extremely perilous in melee ranges. | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 27 November 2012
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| Creature Statistics | |
| Danger Rating | 7}} |
| Type | Monster}} |
| Size | Average}} |
| Terrain | Desert}} |
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Flame Beasts have 6 HP, take Double Damage from Silver, have an Immunity to Fire, and have 1 Fireball spellball and permanent Flame Hands.
… Scaled reptilians armoured in flame … Light the night whilst the sun sleeps restlessly … Tooth and claw and flame and bile … Subdued by moonish metal …
~ Ancient Gulzarian Text Translation
Basics and Behaviour
Flame Beasts, also known as Salamanders, are large lizards that inhabit the deserts of DarGarth. When threatened, their bodies are protected by a shield of flames. Further research is needed to reveal whether these flames are arcane or organic. Their scales vary crimson, gold, bronze, and even onyx. Similar in size to large alligators, approximately seven foot from nose to tail, they sit at approximately five foot standing. They have crested squat heads, with spines running down the back to their short, plump tails. The reptiles are speculated to be prehistoric cousins to dragons. Their large bellies drag on the desert sands when moving on four legs, but they assume bipedal posture when provoked. It has been observed that Flame Beasts are more active during sun flares, but the reason is unknown.
Combat
Surprisingly mobile on their hind legs, and oft-encountered in groups, salamanders are very dangerous and easily provoked. Their bile is highly combustible and they are known to spew fountains of flame. Their claws are burning hot and can incinerate wooden shields and spears. Through combative studies, it has been verified that the beasts are especially susceptible to silvered weaponry. Possible causes of this vulnerability include: the highly conductive properties of silver, the magical frozen-forging of the weapon, or the mystic damage silver deals to creatures of chaos. Their fiery tough scales make them absolutely immune to any sources of fiery damage. Ranged engagement is encouraged, as the reptiles are extremely perilous in melee ranges.