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Non-transferable Advantages

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 The following advantages or abilities possessed by the imp can be shared with its liege under when the imp is a familiar, so that both may enjoy these benefits when within 60 feet of one another.
-Although inherently [[Evil|evil]], imps are specifically created to serve and are therefore incapable of acting independently. If their master is killed or removed from their presence — such as by a [[Teleportation (spell)|teleport]] or similar spell — the imp immediately returns to its home plane, either Hades or the Abyss.
+Although inherently [[Evil|evil]], imps are specifically created to serve and are therefore incapable of acting independently. If their master is killed or removed from their presence — such as by a [[Teleport (spell)|teleport]] or similar spell — the imp immediately returns to its home plane, either Hades or the Abyss.
 Imps maintain a continuous telepathic connection with their masters, allowing them to '''commune''' without the need for verbal orders. They instinctively understand their master’s desires and act accordingly. This connection enables any mage possessing an imp to "run" the creature as though it were an extension of themselves, granting full access to the imp’s many abilities. This makes having an imp an extraordinary advantage. The master can see through the imp’s eyes and hear through its ears, gaining unparalleled insight into the imp’s surroundings.

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 | attack = '''1:''' [[Tail (attack)|tail]]
 | dmg = tail (1–4)
-| special = [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], [[Detect Malevolence (spell)|detect malevolence]],<br>[[Natural Immunities|immunities]], [[Invisibility (spell)|invisibility]], [[Weapon Immunities|magic or<br>silver to hit]], [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Polymorph (spell)|polymorph]], [[Regeneration (spell)|regeneration]],<br>[[Saving Throws|save as 7th level]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Telepathy|telepathy]], [[Venom (sage study)|venom]]
+| special = [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], [[Detect Malevolence (spell)|detect malevolence]],<br>[[Natural Immunities|immunities]], [[Invisibility (spell)|invisibility]], [[Weapon Immunities|magic or<br>silver to hit]], [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Polymorph Self (spell)|polymorph]], [[Regeneration (spell)|regeneration]],<br>[[Saving Throws|save as 7th level]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Telepathy|telepathy]], [[Venom (sage study)|venom]]
 }}
 Imps are minor [[Demon|demons]] with limited physical strength but an impressive array of [[Natural Abilities|natural abilities]] that make them highly dangerous despite their small size. These abilities, coupled with their cunning, allow imps to be formidable foes when underestimated. They are most commonly encountered as [[Familiar|familiars]], bound to serve a [[Mage (class)|mage]] or another powerful figure. Imps rarely, if ever, manifest on the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] independently; their presence is almost always tied to their service under a master, to whom they dedicate their abilities exclusively.

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 These abilities are inherent to the imp and cannot be shared or transferred to its liege under any circumstances. They remain exclusive to the imp and contribute to its individual utility and effectiveness as a familiar.
-Imps require a '''silvered or magic weapon to hit'''. They are completely immune to normal weapons, regardless of the form they take.
+Imps require a '''[[Silver to Hit|silvered]] or [[Magic to Hit|magic weapon to hit]]'''. They are completely immune to normal weapons, regardless of the form they take.
-'''Magic.'''  Imps naturally possess a range of magical abilities. Once per day, an imp can detect magic and detect malevolence, performing these actions as naturally as breathing, with effects identical to the spells of the same names. They are also capable of casting a suggestion once per day, typically using it to distract or mislead, such as encouraging a target to move away from the imp’s master with simple instructions like “go get” or “go see.” These abilities are efficient, costing the imp only 1 [[Action Points|action point]] to perform. Beyond these specific spells, imps can become invisible at will, a talent most often used for spying or evasion. While invisible, an imp can observe others undetected, though any aggressive action immediately cancels the effect.
+'''Magic.'''  Imps naturally possess a range of magical abilities. Once per day, an imp can [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]] and [[Detect Malevolence (spell)|detect malevolence]], performing these actions as naturally as breathing, with effects identical to the spells of the same names. They are also capable of casting a suggestion once per day, typically using it to distract or mislead, such as encouraging a target to move away from the imp’s master with simple instructions like “go get” or “go see.” These abilities are efficient, costing the imp only 1 [[Action Points|action point]] to perform. Beyond these specific spells, imps can become [[Invisibility (spell)|invisible]] at will, a talent most often used for spying or evasion. While invisible, an imp can observe others undetected, though any aggressive action immediately cancels the effect.
-'''Polymorph.'''  When an imp needs to operate covertly for extended periods or serve as an assassin, it can polymorph into one of four forms: raven, [[Goat|goat]], [[Rat (giant)|giant rat]], or [[Large Spider|large spider]]. In these forms, the imp retains its original hit dice and intelligence, allowing it to remain cunning and effective. Additionally, some forms grant special capabilities; for example, as a giant rat, the imp can spread disease, while as a large spider, it gains access to the spider’s natural venom. These polymorphed forms are particularly useful for reconnaissance, infiltration, and subterfuge.
+'''Polymorph.'''  When an imp needs to operate covertly for extended periods or serve as an assassin, it can polymorph into one of four forms: raven, [[Goat|goat]], [[Rat (giant)|giant rat]], or [[Large Spider|large spider]]. In these forms, the imp retains its original hit dice and intelligence, allowing it to remain cunning and effective. Additionally, some forms grant special capabilities; for example, as a giant rat, the imp can spread [[Disease|disease]], while as a large spider, it gains access to the spider’s natural venom. These polymorphed forms are particularly useful for reconnaissance, infiltration and subterfuge.
-'''Venom.''' The imp’s venom, delivered through its tail in [[Combat|combat]], is one of its most dangerous abilities. Whenever the imp successfully [[Roll to Hit|hits]] an opponent, the victim must save against poison. A failed save results in the victim taking 1-4 points of damage per round until a total of 18 points is sustained. While no antidote exists for this poison, cure spells can slow or reduce the harm over time. The imp’s venom is relentless, requiring a saving throw with every successful hit. Despite these potent offensive capabilities, the imp lacks effective [[Claw (attack)|claws]] or [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]], relying instead on its venomous tail and polymorphed forms to engage in combat effectively.
+'''Venom.''' The imp’s [[Poison (substance)|venom]], delivered through its tail in [[Combat|combat]], is one of its most dangerous abilities. Whenever the imp successfully [[Roll to Hit|hits]] an opponent, the victim must save against poison.  A failed save results in the victim taking 1-4 points of damage per round until a total of 18 points is sustained.  While no antidote exists for this poison, cure spells can slow or reduce the harm over time.  The imp’s venom is relentless, requiring a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] with every successful hit. Despite these potent offensive capabilities, the imp lacks effective [[Claw (attack)|claws]] or [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]], relying instead on its venomous tail and polymorphed forms to engage in combat effectively.

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 | special = [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], [[Detect Malevolence (spell)|detect malevolence]],<br>[[Natural Immunities|immunities]], [[Invisibility (spell)|invisibility]], [[Weapon Immunities|magic or<br>silver to hit]], [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Polymorph (spell)|polymorph]], [[Regeneration (spell)|regeneration]],<br>[[Saving Throws|save as 7th level]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Telepathy|telepathy]], [[Venom (sage study)|venom]]
 }}
-'''Imps''' are subordinate [[Demon|demons]] of little physical prowess, though they possess a wide range of profound [[Natural Abilities|natural abilities]].  These make an imp extraordinarily dangerous for their size.  They're most likely to be encountered in their capacity as [[Familiar|familiars]], in the service of a [[Mage (class)|mage]].  They don't appear on the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]], except in service to some master, for whom they'll perform their powers exclusively.
+Because of their history, imps are sometimes seen as both cursed and cunning, creatures capable of great loyalty or treachery depending on the terms of their binding. This duality, along with their sly intelligence, contributes to their reputation as both invaluable tools and unpredictable risks for those who summon them.
-[[File:Imp.jpg|left|315px|thumb]]
+== Familiar Advantages ==
-== Transferable Advantages ==
+The following advantages or abilities possessed by the imp can be shared with its liege under when the imp is a familiar, so that both may enjoy these benefits when within 60 feet of one another.
-While [[Evil|evil]], these creatures have been specifically created to serve and never to act independently.  If their master is killed, or whisked away by a [[Teleportation (spell)|teleport]] or like spell, imps immediately return to their home plane of either Hades or the Abyss.
+Although inherently [[Evil|evil]], imps are specifically created to serve and are therefore incapable of acting independently. If their master is killed or removed from their presence — such as by a [[Teleportation (spell)|teleport]] or similar spell — the imp immediately returns to its home plane, either Hades or the Abyss.
-Imps are able to '''commune''' telepathically with their masters, maintaining a continuous connection.  Orders need never be given; the imp knows instantly what a master desires and sets out at once to bring this about.  As such, any mage possessing an imp is able to "run" the creature as their own character, including full use of the imp's many abilities.  Having an imp is a boon of enormous power.  The imp's master can see all the creature sees, and hear all the creature hears.
+Imps maintain a continuous telepathic connection with their masters, allowing them to '''commune''' without the need for verbal orders. They instinctively understand their master’s desires and act accordingly. This connection enables any mage possessing an imp to "run" the creature as though it were an extension of themselves, granting full access to the imp’s many abilities. This makes having an imp an extraordinary advantage. The master can see through the imp’s eyes and hear through its ears, gaining unparalleled insight into the imp’s surroundings.
-Imps are '''immune to magical cold, fire and electricity''', but not the natural forms of these attacks.  Imps also '''save as 7th level''' creatures and possess a '''25% magic resistance'''.
+Imps possess several notable defenses. They are '''immune to magical cold, fire, and electricity''', though they remain vulnerable to natural forms of these attacks. They '''save as 7th level''' creatures and have a '''25% magic resistance'''. Additionally, imps can '''regenerate 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] per [[Combat Round|round]]'''.
-When attacked, imps '''regenerate 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]]''' per [[Combat Round|round]].  Each of these defenses can be tranferred to the imp's master, but only if the master is within 10 ft., or two [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]].
+Each of these defenses can be transferred to the imp’s master, provided the master remains within 10 feet — or two [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] — of the imp. This proximity allows the master to share in the imp's resilience, making the partnership not only potent offensively but also a powerful asset defensively.
 == Non-transferable Advantages ==
-These abilities cannot be transfered from the imp to its master.
+These abilities are inherent to the imp and cannot be shared or transferred to its liege under any circumstances. They remain exclusive to the imp and contribute to its individual utility and effectiveness as a familiar.
-Imps require a '''silvered or magic weapon to hit'''.  They are immune to normal weapons, regardless of the form they take.
+Imps require a '''silvered or magic weapon to hit'''. They are completely immune to normal weapons, regardless of the form they take.
-==== Magic ====
+'''Magic.'''  Imps naturally possess a range of magical abilities. Once per day, an imp can detect magic and detect malevolence, performing these actions as naturally as breathing, with effects identical to the spells of the same names. They are also capable of casting a suggestion once per day, typically using it to distract or mislead, such as encouraging a target to move away from the imp’s master with simple instructions like “go get” or “go see.” These abilities are efficient, costing the imp only 1 [[Action Points|action point]] to perform. Beyond these specific spells, imps can become invisible at will, a talent most often used for spying or evasion. While invisible, an imp can observe others undetected, though any aggressive action immediately cancels the effect.
-As often as they wish, imps can become '''invisible'''.  It uses this tactic it will use to spy on others.  Naturally, invisibility precludes the imp from taking any aggressive action, as this would make it visible.
+'''Polymorph.'''  When an imp needs to operate covertly for extended periods or serve as an assassin, it can polymorph into one of four forms: raven, [[Goat|goat]], [[Rat (giant)|giant rat]], or [[Large Spider|large spider]]. In these forms, the imp retains its original hit dice and intelligence, allowing it to remain cunning and effective. Additionally, some forms grant special capabilities; for example, as a giant rat, the imp can spread disease, while as a large spider, it gains access to the spider’s natural venom. These polymorphed forms are particularly useful for reconnaissance, infiltration, and subterfuge.
-==== Polymorph ====
+'''Venom.''' The imp’s venom, delivered through its tail in [[Combat|combat]], is one of its most dangerous abilities. Whenever the imp successfully [[Roll to Hit|hits]] an opponent, the victim must save against poison. A failed save results in the victim taking 1-4 points of damage per round until a total of 18 points is sustained. While no antidote exists for this poison, cure spells can slow or reduce the harm over time. The imp’s venom is relentless, requiring a saving throw with every successful hit. Despite these potent offensive capabilities, the imp lacks effective [[Claw (attack)|claws]] or [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]], relying instead on its venomous tail and polymorphed forms to engage in combat effectively.
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 | attack = '''1:''' [[Tail (attack)|tail]]
 | dmg = tail (1–4)
-| special = [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], [[Detect Malevolence (spell)|detect malevolence]],<br>[[Natural Immunities|immunities]], [[Invisibility (spell)|invisibility]], [[Weapon Immunities|magic or<br>silver to hit]], [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Polymorph (spell)|polymorph]], [[Regeneration (spell)|regeneration]],<br>[[Saving Throws|save as 7th level]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]], [[Telepathy|telepathy]],<br>[[Venom (sage study)|venom]]
+| special = [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], [[Detect Malevolence (spell)|detect malevolence]],<br>[[Natural Immunities|immunities]], [[Invisibility (spell)|invisibility]], [[Weapon Immunities|magic or<br>silver to hit]], [[Magic Resistance|magic resistance]],<br>[[Polymorph (spell)|polymorph]], [[Regeneration (spell)|regeneration]],<br>[[Saving Throws|save as 7th level]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]],<br>[[Telepathy|telepathy]], [[Venom (sage study)|venom]]
 }}

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 | noapp = 1
 | behaviour = servant
-| range = [[Abyss (outer plane)|Abyss]], [[Hades (outer plane)|Hades]], [[Ruin (range)|ruin]], [[Rural (range)|rural]], [[Urban (range)|urban]]
+| range = [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]], [[Hades (outer plane)|Hades]], [[Ruin (range)|ruin]], [[Rural (range)|rural]], [[Urban (range)|urban]]
 | size = 2 ft. 5 in. tall
 | weight = 11½ lbs.