Dead Flames

DEAD FLAMES by Reagren Wright

These giant snakes are a rare encounter. Both elves and dwarves mercilessly hunted them down in an effort to protect livestock and individuals living in the country prior the Elf/Dwarf Wars. The massive snakes lie in wait to ambush prey or drift in the wind appearing as a cloud of ash and drift down on the unsuspecting travelers or prey animal. Because of sheer size, the snakes will attempt to kill anything large enough to be eaten which can include ogre size humanoids, and although beings larger then 12 feet (3.65 m) will not be considered prey, they might still be attacked as the snakes are highly aggressive and territorial. Little is actually known about these creatures, no one has ever decided to learn about them, and those who have tried have never been seen or heard from again.

O.C.C.: Creature of Magic

Alignments: Considered Miscreant

The Eight Attributes: I.Q. 1D4+2 (animal), M.E. 1D4+2, M.A. 1D4, P.S. 18+3D6, P.P. 2D6+3, P.E. 5D6, P.B. 1D4+2, Spd 1D6 on land, 14 in ash form.

Hit Points: P.E. attribute +5D6

S.D.C.: 2D6+60

Natural A.R.: 7

Horror Factor: 14

P.P.E.: 6D6+10

Natural Abilities: Prowl 80%, Climb 65%, Swim 65%, Impervious to fire/heat (including magic), Nightvision 300 feet (91.m), Turn Self into a Cloud of Ash (same as the fire elemental spell at 3rd level with some stats equal to Metamorphosis: Mist-Prowl 80%, Hover 100 feet/30 m, impervious to physical and energy attacks).

Attacks Per Melee: Three

Damage: Bite: 2D6, Constriction does 6D6 + P.S. attribute bonus of damage each melee (counts as one attack)-only killing the serpent or rendering it unconscious will cause it to release its hold. Victims cannot attack while trapped in the creature embraced (limbs are pinned and only a creature with a Supernatural P.S. of 25 or better can attempts an escape).

Bonuses: +2 to strike, +1 to dodge (+2 in water), and +7 to save vs. Horror Factor.

Magic: Only its natural abilities.

Psionics: None

Value: Skin for alchemy purposes (50gp per foot).

Average Life Span: 300-400 years.

Habitat: Deserts, Grasslands/Plains, and Jungles

Range: Baalgor Wastelands, Land of the South Wind, and Yin Sloth Jungle.

Language: None,

Enemies: It fears nothing. It looks like food it will try to eat it.

Allies: None,

Size: 60-80 feet (18.2-24.3 m).

Weight: 900-1800 lbs (405-810 kg).