Snake, Amphisbaena [177]

Climat/Terrain	Any temperate
Organisation	Solitary
Fréquence	Très rare
Diète	Carnivore
Cycle d'activité	Day
Intelligence	1 - Intelligence animale
Trésor	Nil
Alignement	Neutre Absolu
Nombres	1-3
Classe d'armure	3
Mouvement	Au sol : 12" Vol : - Classe de vol : Nage : Enfouissement : Web :
Dés de vie	6
Thac0	15
Nbre d'attaques	2
Dommage / attaques	1-3/1-3
Attaques spéciales	Poison
Défenses spéciales	See below
Résistance à la magie	Nil
Taille	M - man-size ( 4+' to 7' ) (13’ long)
Morale	8-10 - Moyen
Valeur en XP	650 xp Elder : 1,400 xp Jaculi : 975 xp

Commentaires : Snakes are long, slender reptiles that can be found anywhere in the entire world, even in the coldest arctic regions. There are basically two types of snakes, in all manner of sizes. The poisonous snakes make up for their relatively smaller size with deadly venoms, while the larger constrictors squeeze their victims to death. Both types sleep for days after eating. All snakes shed their skin several times each year. Snakes fear fire and will retreat from open flames, suffering a -6 morale modifier when flames are used against them. These monsters have heads at both ends, and both heads are armed with poisonous fangs. The creature travels by grasping one of its necks and rolling like a hoop. It can attack with both heads, each head attacking a separate target. Victims failing to make a saving throw vs. poison when bitten die instantly. Amphisbaena are immune to cold-based attacks.

Ecologie : Elder Serpents Ancient snakes are said to gain wisdom with age, giving them Semi- to Low intelligence (2-7). They gain an additional Hit Die and the ability to speak (with a lisp). Elder serpent venom is more concentrated than that of its younger cousins (death in 1-4 rounds maximum, saving throws at -4). They suffer no modifier to morale when faced with open flames. Elder serpents have a measure of cunning and value glittering objects; they have treasure, type W. Elder serpents can paralyze prey as birdcatchers do (see constrictors above). In the case of elder boalisks, their gaze has two simultaneous effects and victims are entitled to two saving throws. All elder serpents can hypnotize people as well as animals with their paralyzing stare. The largest elder serpent is called the Grand Snakemaster, and is said to be immortal. When it sheds its skin, the discarded skin is rumored to possess healing powers. Those who eat it are said to gain wisdom, but since the Grand Snakemaster has never been seen, the truth of these rumors is questionable.