Difference between revisions of "Grey Ooze"
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| − | | attack = touch | + | | attack = '''1''': touch |
| − | | dmg = 2-16 | + | | dmg = touch (2-16) |
| special = [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]], [[Natural Immunities|natural immunities]] | | special = [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]], [[Natural Immunities|natural immunities]] | ||
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| − | Grey ooze is a | + | '''Grey ooze''' is a lethargic, amorphous creature that oozes its way through the labyrinthine passages of [[Subterranean (range)|subterranean]] environments. Similar to a [[Slime Moulds (sage study)|pudding]], these creatures exhibit a remarkable ability to contort and squeeze their form to navigate through confined spaces, allowing them to slip through openings as narrow as half an inch in width, such as a [[Dungeon Door|dungeon door]]. While they can manage ascending a stairwell, they're unable to scale a vertical wall or traverse across a ceiling. |
| + | [[File:Grey Ooze b.jpg|left|350px|thumb]] | ||
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| + | In appearance, grey ooze possesses a distinctive, slightly greenish hue. Oozes lack the adaptive feature of [[Camouflage (natural ability)|camouflage]] due to their inherent reflective qualities. Thus observers who chance upon their presence in the dark depths are sure to recognise the creature's concerning nature. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | Preferring to pool in confined spaces, they like the base of staircases or at the bottom of pits where unsuspecting creatures may stumble upon them. Oozes are sedentary in nature, tending to remain in one place for extended periods. | ||
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| + | When engaging in an attack, the grey ooze can extend an appendage from their amorphous bodies, thrust outward in a manner akin to a striking snake. This method of attack seeks to surprise prey and cripple it's lower limbs, so that it has difficulting moving off, or climb out of whatever hole the ooze occupies. Then, steadily, the ooze can close with its prey and devour it. | ||
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| + | == Advantages == | ||
| + | '''Acid.''' The surface of an ooze is highly corrosive, so that a mere touch can inflict excruciating pain by searing the victim's flesh, or cause metal, cloth or wood to spontaneously dissolve on contact. | ||
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| − | + | Upon touching a creature, the [[Acid (substance)|acidic body fluid]] of the creature will cause damage as indicated. Additionally, [[Roll to Hit|upon a hit]], the defender's [[Armour List|armour]] (or [[Clothing|clothes]] if the character is unarmoured) must make a [[Saving Throws for Items|save vs. acid]]. Failure indicates that the armour is made less effect by 1 [[Armour Class|armour class]]. | |
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Blows that miss the defender, but [[Armour Hits|hit the defender's armour]], will also require that a saving throw is made against acid. Weapons that are used against the creature, except those made of stone, must also save vs. acid every time they are used. | Blows that miss the defender, but [[Armour Hits|hit the defender's armour]], will also require that a saving throw is made against acid. Weapons that are used against the creature, except those made of stone, must also save vs. acid every time they are used. | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 24 October 2023
| Species | ooze |
| No. Appearing | 1-3 |
| Behaviour | solitary |
| Range | subterranean |
| Size | 6 ft. diameter, 6 in. deep |
| Weight | 870 lbs. |
| Intelligence | 1 |
| Armour Class | 8 |
| Hit Dice | 3+3 |
| Action Points | 3 |
| Max. Stride | 2 |
| THAC0 | 19 |
| Hp/Die | d4+d6 |
| Attack Forms | 1: touch |
| Damage | touch (2-16) |
| Special Attacks | acid, natural immunities |
Grey ooze is a lethargic, amorphous creature that oozes its way through the labyrinthine passages of subterranean environments. Similar to a pudding, these creatures exhibit a remarkable ability to contort and squeeze their form to navigate through confined spaces, allowing them to slip through openings as narrow as half an inch in width, such as a dungeon door. While they can manage ascending a stairwell, they're unable to scale a vertical wall or traverse across a ceiling.
Contents
In appearance, grey ooze possesses a distinctive, slightly greenish hue. Oozes lack the adaptive feature of camouflage due to their inherent reflective qualities. Thus observers who chance upon their presence in the dark depths are sure to recognise the creature's concerning nature.
Behaviour
Preferring to pool in confined spaces, they like the base of staircases or at the bottom of pits where unsuspecting creatures may stumble upon them. Oozes are sedentary in nature, tending to remain in one place for extended periods.
When engaging in an attack, the grey ooze can extend an appendage from their amorphous bodies, thrust outward in a manner akin to a striking snake. This method of attack seeks to surprise prey and cripple it's lower limbs, so that it has difficulting moving off, or climb out of whatever hole the ooze occupies. Then, steadily, the ooze can close with its prey and devour it.
Advantages
Acid. The surface of an ooze is highly corrosive, so that a mere touch can inflict excruciating pain by searing the victim's flesh, or cause metal, cloth or wood to spontaneously dissolve on contact.
Upon touching a creature, the acidic body fluid of the creature will cause damage as indicated. Additionally, upon a hit, the defender's armour (or clothes if the character is unarmoured) must make a save vs. acid. Failure indicates that the armour is made less effect by 1 armour class.
Blows that miss the defender, but hit the defender's armour, will also require that a saving throw is made against acid. Weapons that are used against the creature, except those made of stone, must also save vs. acid every time they are used.
The grey ooze is immune to heat or cold attacks.
See Bestiary
