Additional Thoughts for GMs... When running combat encounters, GMs should remember that monsters aren't just punching bags. Every creature has a particular way of fighting and behaving. Insectoids and animals act on instinct, driven by hunger or territorial aggression. Undead servants obey their master's commands without question, fighting until destroyed. Intelligent creatures like goblins or drak'nar will flee when the battle turns against them, valuing their lives over pride. ...

Xenobrain

xenobrain

"Xenobrains are floating aberrant horrors - brain-like creatures with a cycloptic eye and trailing clusters of nerves and tentacles. Xenobrains seem to aimlessly drift through the darkness, leaving adventurers to wonder how these creatures manage to feed and survive..."

From the Wyrmbrand's Monstrous Archive entry "Cerebrum Alienum"

Creature Profile

XP Value
800
Treasure
Type iii
Type
Aberration
Size
Medium
Climate/Terrain
Crypts, Ruins, Subter­ranean
Frequency
Uncommon
Number Appearing
1d2+1
Movement Speed
Moderate (Floating)
Hit Points
10 (2d6+3)
Defense Score
3
Defense Target
4+

Combat

Tentacles

Attack Score
4
Attack Target
4+
On Hit
Stun 4+

Tactics

Psychic Aura

Powers & Defenses

PowerPiercing Eye (1)
ImmunityCharm, Fear, Sleep
ResistanceNone
WeaknessNone

Ability Scores

STR4(2)
VIT4(2)
DEX3(2)
INT1(1)
WIS1(1)
CHA1(1)
Initiative: 3
Awareness: 2
Morale: N/A


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