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Monster of the Week: Basilisks

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Ellisthion
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This entry is part 17 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

Basilisks are, like many D&D creatures, a solid mythological creature. Check the Wikipedia entry, it’s quite good. What’s particularly interesting is, apparently, a Cockatrice is a variant of a Basilisk, with more bird than lizard. Anyway, the important thing is, … Continue reading →

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Monster of the Week: Mimic

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Ellisthion
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This entry is part 5 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

The Mimic is a classic monster dating back to the beginning of D&D. It’s a creature that, in standard Gygaxian fashion, tries to kill you despite looking like a piece of furniture. It can assume the shape of just about … Continue reading →

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Monster of the Week: Gelatinous Cube

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Ellisthion
This entry is part 3 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

Unlike the previous two Monsters of the Week, this week I look at a monster which is completely unintelligent, has no tactics, and is a pushover for any party: and yet can be the most dangerous thing they ever face. … Continue reading →

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