Wednesday, August 29, 2012

160 "New" Oe/BX/1e Monsters?

If you've had chance to meander over to the Old-School Adventure Accessories™ page of this blog, or read this blog regularly, you've heard mention of a certain Creature Compendium. I've slowly, but surely, been making headway with it (sometimes in deference to finishing up items for the d30 Sandbox Companion). What you may not realize is... for every 1 monster that gets posted to this blog, there are 2 that don't. It's not that those 2 aren't any good, it's just that so many new ones come up that I think are cool, I keep pushing others to the backseat. Which brings me to the headline of this post...

First, I apologize if my headline seems misleading. You probably came here thinking you'd find 160 new monsters. I must admit, I use the word "new" loosely... 1/3 of the 160 monsters (and counting!) that are currently slated for inclusion in the book have been posted to this blog in the past, and the other 2/3 aren't on this blog (though they'll be new in the book). Below are the names of all 160 monsters I have created for the book, with links to the ones that have been posted to this blog over the past 10-1/2 months. (That's right, this blog is nearing its paper anniversary - ironic, huh?) I know the image of the cover says "175" right now; that's a placeholder, but it's also my minimum target number.

Just a couple of notes...

1) The "misoji worm" is now the "sanju worm" (a bit of a correction to the mis-interpreted Japanese word for "30", and a "thank you" to Welbo, my Japanese-speaking co-conspirator.)

2) A few of the monsters accessed via the links below have been refined (in the book), but those refinements have not been updated to the blog. For example, several of them pre-date the "dual format" stats that I've come to adopt as my standard M.O., though the full dual-stats will be available in the final book. Additionally, some of the stats have been refined, and some of the listings have been expanded. But, in general, most of these posts have everything you need for inclusion at the gaming table.

So, without further ado... the current (though always expanding) list of creatures slated for the Creature Compendium. (BTW, if there are any "non-linked" names that peak your curiosity, let me know and maybe I'll slate those for upcoming Monster of the Week posts.)

BOOKMARK THIS PAGE! As new monsters are posted to the blog, they'll be added/linked here!
NOTE: Since this original post, approximately 10 new creatures have been added to the list.

A
Abysmal
Adarna Bird
Airwalker
Aqraseth
Arassas
Aziza

B
Bat, Arctic (Ice)
Bat, Death (3 Species)
Batar
Beetle, Giant Flayer
Bestial Beast
Biloko
Bloodbeast
Bloodgill
Braincrab
Buru

C
Cactus Cat
Cacus
Cadejo (2 Types)
Calytaur
Centaur, Cyprian
(2 Types)
Cow Demon
Cyclorc

D
Devil Monkey
Dingonek
Djetabi
Dobarchú, Greater
Dobarchú, Lesser
Donestre
Dover Demon
Dracopede (4 Species)
Dragi
Dragonboar, Wooly
Draugr
Dwarf, Black
Dwarf, Red
Dzee-dzee-bond-da

E
Eaglehound
Elemental, Mudmist
Elemental, Sand
Elephant, White
Eloko
Emerald Stinkbug

F
Fear Liath
Fetch
Filth Licker
Fire Fox
Firewalker
Flash Dragon
Fluxbug
Flying Head

G
Gaseous Lantern
Giant, Dirt
Giant, Phase
Golem, Canine (Flesh)
Gorilla, Giant Spider
Gowrow
Guardian Bramble
Gyrax (Gray Gnome)

H
Hayra
Heikegani
Hibagon
Hsigo
Hyrcinian Bird

I
Ipotane
Izzoo

J
Jelly Death
Jenglot

K
Kala
Kam
Khiimori
Kraben

L
Leech-Man
Lich, Nephil
Liger
Lizards, Giant Trapper
Lithopede
Longma

M
Mapinguari
Mind Hunter
Mind Moth
Molecricket, Giant
Mothman
Muckwing
Mudloc

N
Naga, Raja
Nightmander

O
Octoman
Ophiotaurus
Orling
Oxyx

P
Pink Slime
Possessor
Psi-bat
Pukis

Q
Quickslime

R
Rarog
Ratatoskr
Red Ether

S
Saleerandee
Scorpion, White
Shock Snail
Skeleton, Ruby
Skeleton, Rupture
Skeleton, Stone
Skinkman
Skinwalker
Skyfish
Snake, Giant Two-headed
Spindler
Spider, Giant Trogloraptor
Spirit, Flailing
Sprite, Dohma
Sumuru
T
Taega
Tangleworm
Tarantula, Bone
Taroltula
Thuzzendahg
Tiddy Mun
Tukkator

U
Üuloch

V
Vittora
Vulbat

W
Wampcat
Whipwhirl
Whitewinder
Woodpecker, Giant
Worm, Carriage
Worm, Crimson Death
Worm, Rider
Worm, Sanju (30 varieties)
Worm, Sarcophagal
Wyrdwun

X
Xanther

Y
Yak-man
Youree

Z
Zathoa

1 comment:

  1. Someone pointed out to me that I forgot the oxyx, leech-man, and the beguine. The oxyx was a true oversight on this list, so it's been added. The beguine became the orling, so the beguine will not appear as such. The leech-man wasn't really intended to be included, but after reconsidering it, decided there's no reason it shouldn't be, so it's been added.

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