Dark Gaffler
A subterranean mollusc, the so-called “rocktopus” is a large, 8-armed cephalopod that lurks within dark caverns.
AC 8 [11]; HD 4*** (18hp); Att 4 x tentacles (1d4 + constriction) or 1 x beak (1d6); THAC0 16 [+3]; MV 60' (20'); SV D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (4); ML 7; AL N; XP 225; NA 1d2 (0); TT C
AC 8 [11]; HD 4*** (18hp); Att 4 x tentacles (1d4 + constriction) or 1 x beak (1d6); THAC0 16 [+3]; MV 60' (20'); SV D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (4); ML 7; AL N; XP 225; NA 1d2 (0); TT C
- Ambush: Uses 4 tentacles to anchor itself to cavern ceilings, walls, stalactites, etc., awaiting prey to grab with its remaining 4 tentacles (range: 10’).
- Surprise: On a 1–4, due to camouflage.
- Tentacles: Each may attack its own target, constricting after a hit. Each constricting tentacle inflicts 1d4 automatic damage per round, plus a –1 penalty to attacks.
- Beak: Reserved for melee foes or constricted victims with less than 10hp.
- Severing tentacles: Requires a hit with a cutting weapon inflicting 4 or more damage (does not count against the monster’s hit point total).
- Flash: When escaping, can emit the equivalent of a light spell to blind foes as it slithers away at double its normal speed. Those in melee must save vs. spells or be blinded for 1 turn.
Section 15: Dark Gaffler; The World of Trid © 2024 Erin D. Smale. Author: Erin D. Smale
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Frequency: Rare
Type: Anomaly
Terrain: Any Subterranean
Frequency: Rare
Type: Anomaly
Terrain: Any Subterranean
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