Yora
2014-04-10, 10:30 AM
I've been working on these ideas for quite some time and now I seem to have them finally close to getting wrapped up. Since they cover such a wide range and my group doesn't play often, I havn't had an opportunity to actually see these in practice, and I'm not an experienced AD&D GM by any stretch. So if you spot something that you think might be done in a better way, please do speak out!
The concept behind these demons is that they come from a realm outside of space and time (astral plane, the Outer Dark, the Void, primordial chaos, ...) and lack any true physical form. When encountered, it's either through astral travel to their native realm, or they are possessing a physical body in the material world. A short duration summoning spell can create a temporary magical body that mirrors the demons astral form, but these immediately dissolve when the spell ends or the demon is slain (and returns to its realm).
The formating is for AS&SH, which might make some lines redundant for some OSR games, but I think the tables include all information that could be neccessary in any possible game.
Demons (Astral Forms)
Wrath Demon
No. Encountered:2d8
Size:M
Movement:40
Dexterity:9
Intelligence:Low (5-7)
Armor Class:4 (15)
Hit Dice:4d8+4 (22 hp)
No. of Attacks:2 (claw / claw)
Damage:1d8 / 1d8
Saving Throw:15
Morale:11
Experience Points:325
Treasure Class:?
Wrath demons often appear as brutish, 2 meter tall humanoids with reptilian or insectoid features. They are single mindedly obsessed with destruction and are almost impossible to stop once unleashed. They have almost no regard for tactics or even their own survival and rarely hasitate to attack even the strongest opponent, as their spirits will simply reform with time to let them rejoin the carnage.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
3-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Wrath demons deal double damage when striking against structures and objects.
Hunger Demon
No. Encountered:1d12
Size:M
Movement:60
Dexterity:11
Intelligence:Average (8-10)
Armor Class:2 (17)
Hit Dice:5d8+5 (27 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / bite)
Damage:1d6 / 1d6 / 1d12
Saving Throw:14
Morale:9
Experience Points:660
Treasure Class:?
Hunger demons resemble large badgers or boars, often covered in black or dark purple hide with huge fangs and powerful claws. Unlike wrath demons, their carnage has a goal, as hunger demons delight in devouring and consuming anything they consider prey. Hunger demons are intelligent enough to not simply attack and destroy everything in sight and when possessing a physical body in the material world they take some steps to avoid its destruction. The exist to consume, a thirst that the material world can satisfy much more than the immaterial realm of demons. Most hunger demons in the material simply desire to eat, often focusing on rare and unusual prey, ignoring anything else. Sometimes they become obsessed with more unusual things to consume, like cheese, roses, or even books. If promised a rare treat, hunger demons will gladly provide their tracking skills (but there is always some risk that they will simply devour their target once they find it.)
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
4-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Track: A base 8-in-12 chance of finding, identifying, and following fresh tracks (or as a 5th level ranger). If the tracks are not recent, or have faded due to weather or other circumstances, the chance might be reduced to 6-in-12 or worse.
If a hunger demon hit with its bite and at least one claw attacks, it automatically rends for 2d8 hp damage.
Greed Demon
No. Encountered:1d6
Size:M
Movement:40
Dexterity:14
Intelligence:Very (11-12)
Armor Class:0 (19)
Hit Dice:6d8+6 (33 hp)
No. of Attacks:2 (claw / claw)
Damage:1d8 / 1d8
Saving Throw:14
Morale:6
Experience Points:1,050
Treasure Class:?
Greed demons are long-limbed humanoids that can easily be mistaken as humans at a distance in poor light, but their hands and faces are always clearly unnatural. Unlike hunger demons, greed demons do not desire to consume, but simply to hoard and possess. Often they become obsessed with objects that are highly valuable to mortals, like gold or magic items, but given the chaotic nature of demons it can also be something that is usually considered entirely worthless, as long as it's rare and hard to find. Greed demons make great thieves and assassins, and usually the promise of their chosen payment is all the incentive they need.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
5-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): invisibility, spider climb.
Greed demons can backstab an enemy just like a thief (of 6th level). The target must be unaware of the attack; this may be the result of hiding or moving silently. The attack is made at +4 “to hit”. Claw damage is 1d8×3, any modifiers (strength, sorcery, etc.) are added afterwards.
A greed demon can hide and move silently, as the thief class abilities, at a 7:12 chance (like a 6th level thief).
They surprise on a 4-in-6 chance against most opponents.
Desire Demon
No. Encountered:1d8
Size:M
Movement:40 (fly 60)
Dexterity:16
Intelligence:High (13-14)
Armor Class:-2 (21)
Hit Dice:7d8+7 (38 hp)
No. of Attacks:2 (claw / claw)
Damage:1d6 / 1d6
Saving Throw:13
Morale:7
Experience Points:1,720
Treasure Class:?
Desire demons appear in humanoid shapes that often have some similarities to both snakes and birds. They are highly graceful creatures and have an impressive ability to read and manipulate mortal minds. Like greed demons, desire demons crave for riches and luxury, but unlike their lesser kin they are not merely satisfied by possessing things of great value, but desire to actually enjoy them to their fullest extend. Desire demons excessively indulge in all manners of luxury and material pleasures, but those who have been in the material world for longer times usually become a lot more sophisticated yet even more depraved by an equivalent measure. Unlike other demons, desire demons retain their ability to freely alter their appearance even when possessing a living humanoid body.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
6-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): alter self, charm monster, darkness, invisibility, read thoughts, suggestion. The following spells can be cast three times per day: dominate monster, improved phantasm, hold monster.
Sloth Demon
No. Encountered:1d4
Size:L
Movement:40
Dexterity:12
Intelligence:Exceptional (15-16)
Armor Class:-4 (23)
Hit Dice:9d8+9 (49 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / bite)
Damage:1d10 / 1d10 / 2d6
Saving Throw:12
Morale:9
Experience Points:2,800
Treasure Class:?
Sloth demons are massive beasts resembling a blend of features of bears, apes, and boars, covered in bristly dark and matted fur or spikes. Sloth demons speak rarely and move even less, but behind their slugglish appearance hides a sharp mind and incredible physical strength. Unlike desire demons, sloth demons have no interest in material things and their craving takes a much darker and depraved form. Sloth demons are driven by an intense drive to subvert and corrupt, delighting in manipulation and causing both chaos and grief. After desire demons, they are the most commonly found type of demons in the material world.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by magical weapons.
10-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): charm monster, darkness, dispel magic, hold monster, ray of enfeeblement, sleep, suggestion.
Hits infect victim with horrible rotting disease, unless death (poison) save is made. This disease prevents the function of magical healing (spells, scrolls, and potions); furthermore any wounds suffered require ten times as long to heal naturally. This disease is deadly within 2d6 weeks; only cure disease can end the affliction.
Tyranny Demon
No. Encountered:1d4
Size:L
Movement:40
Dexterity:13
Intelligence:Genius (17-18)
Armor Class:-6 (25)
Hit Dice:11d8+11 (60 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / tail)
Damage:1d10 / 1d10 / 2d6
Saving Throw:11
Morale:10
Experience Points:4,700
Treasure Class:?
Tyranny demons are not satisfied by toying with the minds and lives of lesser beings and luring them to their own doom. What they desire above everything else is to completely control and dominate their subjects and impose their will on other beings. Most tyranny demons appear as hybrids of large reptiles and massive insects like mantises, centipedes, or scorpions, covered in dark blue and purple carapaces and scales.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by magical weapons.
10-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): charm monster, fear, read thoughts, suggestion. The following spells can be cast three times per day: dispel magic, dominate, hold monster, summon monster III.
Pride Demon
No. Encountered:1d3
Size:H
Movement:40 (fly 80)
Dexterity:13
Intelligence:Superior (19-20)
Armor Class:-8 (27)
Hit Dice:14d8+14 (77 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / bite)
Damage:1d12 / 1d12 / 2d8
Saving Throw:10
Morale:12
Experience Points:6,250
Treasure Class:?
The greatest of all demons are the pride demons that exceed even the powerful and terrible tyranny demons. They come in many forms, but usually appear as massive horned humanoids covered in scales with huge claws and wings. Tyranny demons demand to be obeyed without question or hesitation, but for pride demons the only acceptible form of submission is worship. As they see themselves, they are true gods and the greatest beings in existance. While extremely powerful creatures in their own right, they usually rely on lesser beings to do the dirty work and are content to sit back as they summon hordes of lesser demons and raise the corpses of the dead as their twisted version of bringing new beings into existance. Only when their minions are clearly outmatched do they enter the battle themselves and the thought that they might be bested is just entirely inconceivable to them.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by magical weapons.
12-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): animate dead, charm monster, darkness, dispel magic, fear, fireball, lightning bolt, read thoughts, suggestion, summon monster IV. The following spells can be cast three times per day: dominate, hold monster.
The concept behind these demons is that they come from a realm outside of space and time (astral plane, the Outer Dark, the Void, primordial chaos, ...) and lack any true physical form. When encountered, it's either through astral travel to their native realm, or they are possessing a physical body in the material world. A short duration summoning spell can create a temporary magical body that mirrors the demons astral form, but these immediately dissolve when the spell ends or the demon is slain (and returns to its realm).
The formating is for AS&SH, which might make some lines redundant for some OSR games, but I think the tables include all information that could be neccessary in any possible game.
Demons (Astral Forms)
Wrath Demon
No. Encountered:2d8
Size:M
Movement:40
Dexterity:9
Intelligence:Low (5-7)
Armor Class:4 (15)
Hit Dice:4d8+4 (22 hp)
No. of Attacks:2 (claw / claw)
Damage:1d8 / 1d8
Saving Throw:15
Morale:11
Experience Points:325
Treasure Class:?
Wrath demons often appear as brutish, 2 meter tall humanoids with reptilian or insectoid features. They are single mindedly obsessed with destruction and are almost impossible to stop once unleashed. They have almost no regard for tactics or even their own survival and rarely hasitate to attack even the strongest opponent, as their spirits will simply reform with time to let them rejoin the carnage.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
3-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Wrath demons deal double damage when striking against structures and objects.
Hunger Demon
No. Encountered:1d12
Size:M
Movement:60
Dexterity:11
Intelligence:Average (8-10)
Armor Class:2 (17)
Hit Dice:5d8+5 (27 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / bite)
Damage:1d6 / 1d6 / 1d12
Saving Throw:14
Morale:9
Experience Points:660
Treasure Class:?
Hunger demons resemble large badgers or boars, often covered in black or dark purple hide with huge fangs and powerful claws. Unlike wrath demons, their carnage has a goal, as hunger demons delight in devouring and consuming anything they consider prey. Hunger demons are intelligent enough to not simply attack and destroy everything in sight and when possessing a physical body in the material world they take some steps to avoid its destruction. The exist to consume, a thirst that the material world can satisfy much more than the immaterial realm of demons. Most hunger demons in the material simply desire to eat, often focusing on rare and unusual prey, ignoring anything else. Sometimes they become obsessed with more unusual things to consume, like cheese, roses, or even books. If promised a rare treat, hunger demons will gladly provide their tracking skills (but there is always some risk that they will simply devour their target once they find it.)
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
4-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Track: A base 8-in-12 chance of finding, identifying, and following fresh tracks (or as a 5th level ranger). If the tracks are not recent, or have faded due to weather or other circumstances, the chance might be reduced to 6-in-12 or worse.
If a hunger demon hit with its bite and at least one claw attacks, it automatically rends for 2d8 hp damage.
Greed Demon
No. Encountered:1d6
Size:M
Movement:40
Dexterity:14
Intelligence:Very (11-12)
Armor Class:0 (19)
Hit Dice:6d8+6 (33 hp)
No. of Attacks:2 (claw / claw)
Damage:1d8 / 1d8
Saving Throw:14
Morale:6
Experience Points:1,050
Treasure Class:?
Greed demons are long-limbed humanoids that can easily be mistaken as humans at a distance in poor light, but their hands and faces are always clearly unnatural. Unlike hunger demons, greed demons do not desire to consume, but simply to hoard and possess. Often they become obsessed with objects that are highly valuable to mortals, like gold or magic items, but given the chaotic nature of demons it can also be something that is usually considered entirely worthless, as long as it's rare and hard to find. Greed demons make great thieves and assassins, and usually the promise of their chosen payment is all the incentive they need.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
5-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): invisibility, spider climb.
Greed demons can backstab an enemy just like a thief (of 6th level). The target must be unaware of the attack; this may be the result of hiding or moving silently. The attack is made at +4 “to hit”. Claw damage is 1d8×3, any modifiers (strength, sorcery, etc.) are added afterwards.
A greed demon can hide and move silently, as the thief class abilities, at a 7:12 chance (like a 6th level thief).
They surprise on a 4-in-6 chance against most opponents.
Desire Demon
No. Encountered:1d8
Size:M
Movement:40 (fly 60)
Dexterity:16
Intelligence:High (13-14)
Armor Class:-2 (21)
Hit Dice:7d8+7 (38 hp)
No. of Attacks:2 (claw / claw)
Damage:1d6 / 1d6
Saving Throw:13
Morale:7
Experience Points:1,720
Treasure Class:?
Desire demons appear in humanoid shapes that often have some similarities to both snakes and birds. They are highly graceful creatures and have an impressive ability to read and manipulate mortal minds. Like greed demons, desire demons crave for riches and luxury, but unlike their lesser kin they are not merely satisfied by possessing things of great value, but desire to actually enjoy them to their fullest extend. Desire demons excessively indulge in all manners of luxury and material pleasures, but those who have been in the material world for longer times usually become a lot more sophisticated yet even more depraved by an equivalent measure. Unlike other demons, desire demons retain their ability to freely alter their appearance even when possessing a living humanoid body.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by silver or magical weapons.
6-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): alter self, charm monster, darkness, invisibility, read thoughts, suggestion. The following spells can be cast three times per day: dominate monster, improved phantasm, hold monster.
Sloth Demon
No. Encountered:1d4
Size:L
Movement:40
Dexterity:12
Intelligence:Exceptional (15-16)
Armor Class:-4 (23)
Hit Dice:9d8+9 (49 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / bite)
Damage:1d10 / 1d10 / 2d6
Saving Throw:12
Morale:9
Experience Points:2,800
Treasure Class:?
Sloth demons are massive beasts resembling a blend of features of bears, apes, and boars, covered in bristly dark and matted fur or spikes. Sloth demons speak rarely and move even less, but behind their slugglish appearance hides a sharp mind and incredible physical strength. Unlike desire demons, sloth demons have no interest in material things and their craving takes a much darker and depraved form. Sloth demons are driven by an intense drive to subvert and corrupt, delighting in manipulation and causing both chaos and grief. After desire demons, they are the most commonly found type of demons in the material world.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by magical weapons.
10-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): charm monster, darkness, dispel magic, hold monster, ray of enfeeblement, sleep, suggestion.
Hits infect victim with horrible rotting disease, unless death (poison) save is made. This disease prevents the function of magical healing (spells, scrolls, and potions); furthermore any wounds suffered require ten times as long to heal naturally. This disease is deadly within 2d6 weeks; only cure disease can end the affliction.
Tyranny Demon
No. Encountered:1d4
Size:L
Movement:40
Dexterity:13
Intelligence:Genius (17-18)
Armor Class:-6 (25)
Hit Dice:11d8+11 (60 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / tail)
Damage:1d10 / 1d10 / 2d6
Saving Throw:11
Morale:10
Experience Points:4,700
Treasure Class:?
Tyranny demons are not satisfied by toying with the minds and lives of lesser beings and luring them to their own doom. What they desire above everything else is to completely control and dominate their subjects and impose their will on other beings. Most tyranny demons appear as hybrids of large reptiles and massive insects like mantises, centipedes, or scorpions, covered in dark blue and purple carapaces and scales.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by magical weapons.
10-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): charm monster, fear, read thoughts, suggestion. The following spells can be cast three times per day: dispel magic, dominate, hold monster, summon monster III.
Pride Demon
No. Encountered:1d3
Size:H
Movement:40 (fly 80)
Dexterity:13
Intelligence:Superior (19-20)
Armor Class:-8 (27)
Hit Dice:14d8+14 (77 hp)
No. of Attacks:3 (claw / claw / bite)
Damage:1d12 / 1d12 / 2d8
Saving Throw:10
Morale:12
Experience Points:6,250
Treasure Class:?
The greatest of all demons are the pride demons that exceed even the powerful and terrible tyranny demons. They come in many forms, but usually appear as massive horned humanoids covered in scales with huge claws and wings. Tyranny demons demand to be obeyed without question or hesitation, but for pride demons the only acceptible form of submission is worship. As they see themselves, they are true gods and the greatest beings in existance. While extremely powerful creatures in their own right, they usually rely on lesser beings to do the dirty work and are content to sit back as they summon hordes of lesser demons and raise the corpses of the dead as their twisted version of bringing new beings into existance. Only when their minions are clearly outmatched do they enter the battle themselves and the thought that they might be bested is just entirely inconceivable to them.
Special
Can see perfectly in total darkness, even in the area of a darkness spell.
Hit only by magical weapons.
12-in-20 spell resistance versus CA 12 casters. For every CA level less than 12, the chance-in-twenty increases by one.
Acid, cold, fire, and gas attacks inflict 1⁄2 damage, or 1⁄4 damage if save is made.
Can cast the following spells at will (though only one at a time): animate dead, charm monster, darkness, dispel magic, fear, fireball, lightning bolt, read thoughts, suggestion, summon monster IV. The following spells can be cast three times per day: dominate, hold monster.