New Oe/1e/BX Monster: Afanc

Today's new monster comes from the annals of Welsh mythology. The description of these lake-dwellers varies, so I've committed to a version that's a cross between a beaver and a frog-like reptile. The spelling also varies. From wikipedia:

The correct rendering of this name in Modern Welsh depends on the specific source. The Middle Welsh avanc of Llyn Barfog is afanc in Modern Welsh, a word which is now used to mean "Beaver". The form avanc/afanc is also used in the Red Book of Hergest and most other medieval sources. In the Middle Welsh version of Peredur's tale, in the White Book of Rhydderch, the creature in the cave is called the addanc. Afanc is by far the most common spelling.

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AFANC

DESCRIPTION Most often found in temperate and sub-arctic lakes, the amphibious afanc (pronounced avank) appears as a cross between a beaver and frog-like reptile with claws on all limbs. These carnivorous creatures have an almost insatiable appetite. During combat, an afanc will usually make a leap as his first attack, striking with all 4 claws against a single opponent. Once engaged, the afanc will attack with its ferocious bite (1d6+1) or its 2 fore-claws (1d4 each). Three times per day, an afanc in a lake is able to create a rainstorm above it. The afanc must spend 3 rounds thrashing in the waters of the lake as the storm cloud begins to form over the area. Beginning on the fourth round, the rain cloud will cover an area approximately double the surface area of the lake, and a deluge will begin, lasting for a duration of 1 turn. During that time, the land around the lake will become muddy, slowing movement to half normal. Additionally, any missiles fired in the stormy area will be at –2 “to hit.” Afancs have a particular weakness for beautiful women. Any Charisma bonus for a female (of any human, humanoid, or demi-human race) is doubled in regards to an afanc’s reactions, while Charisma penalties for similar females are negated. Additionally, any saves the afanc makes vs. charms or charm-like effects originated by similar females are made at –2.

Oe/1E STATS FREQUENCY: Very rare NO. APPEARING: 1 ARMOR CLASS: 6 MOVE: 9"/15" HIT DICE: 4 % IN LAIR: 40% TREASURE TYPE: Nil NO. OF ATTACKS: 4 or 2 or 1 DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4(×4) or 1-4(×2) or 2-7 SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil MAGIC RESISTANCE: See below INTELLIGENCE: Low ALIGNMENT: Neutral SIZE: 4'-5' long (M) PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil Attack/Defense Modes: Nil BX STATS ARMOR CLASS: 6 HIT DICE: 4 MOVE: 90'(30')/150'(50') ATTACKS: 4 claws or 2 claws or 1 bite DAMAGE: 2-7 or 1-4 (×4) NO. APPEARING: 1 SAVE AS: Fighter:4 MORALE: 7 TREASURE TYPE: Nil ALIGNMENT: Chaotic