expand the bestiary

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
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 	"name": "planar-vagabond",
-	"version": "0.12.0",
+	"version": "0.12.1",
 	"lockfileVersion": 3,
 	"requires": true,
 	"packages": {
 		"": {
 			"name": "planar-vagabond",
-			"version": "0.12.0",
+			"version": "0.12.1",
 			"license": "MIT",
 			"devDependencies": {
 				"web-weevr": "git+ssh://git@git.itsericwoodward.com:eric/web-weevr.git"

site.config.json5

@@ -23,5 +23,6 @@
     },
     serve: {
         port: 4998,
+        static404: './public/errors/404.html',
     },
 }

src/assets/fragments/bestiary/vampire.md

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+-   Typically found in ruins, tombs, and deserted areas.
+-   Immune to damage from non-magical weapons.
+-   Regenerates 3 hp at the start of each round (while alive).
+-   At 0 hp, changes into cloud of mist and flees to coffin.
+
+-   **Coffins**: Must rest in a coffin during the day or lose 2d6 hp (which can only be healed by resting in coffin for a full day).
+
+    -   Cannot rest in a blessed coffin.
+
+### Bestial Minions
+
+Can summon creatures from the surrounding area.
+
+-   Takes 1 round to activate.
+-   Can summon the following types and quantities of animals:
+    -   1d10 x 10 rats,
+    -   5d4 giant rats,
+    -   1d10 x 10 bats,
+    -   3d6 giant bats,
+    -   3d6 wolves, or
+    -   2d4 dire wolves.
+
+### Charming Gaze
+
+Target in sight must **Save vs Spells** at -2 to resist charm.
+
+-   A charmed creature:
+    -   must move towards the vampire (resisting anyone who tries to prevent it),
+    -   must defend the vampire,
+    -   must obey the vampire's commands (as long as they are understood),
+    -   can't cast spells or use magic items,
+    -   is unable to harm the vampire.
+-   Charm breaks when the vampire dies.
+
+### Energy Drain
+
+Damage inflicted by this attack reduces the target's maximum HP.
+
+-   A humanoid killed by this ability becomes a vampire in 3 days.
+-   The victim gains back 1 hit die worth of hit points to their maximum after each long rest they take, until they return to their original total.
+
+### Shapeshift
+
+Can change into other forms at will.
+
+-   Each change takes 1 round.
+-   Can take humanoid form, or form listed below.
+
+#### Dire Wolf
+
+|                   |                       |
+| ----------------- | --------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)         |
+| **Armor Class**   | 17                    |
+| **Movement**      | 50'                   |
+| **Attacks**       | 1 (+6) @ bite (2d4)   |
+| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7) |
+| **Morale**        | 11                    |
+
+#### Giant Bat
+
+|                   |                       |
+| ----------------- | --------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)         |
+| **Armor Class**   | 17                    |
+| **Movement**      | 10' / 60' flying      |
+| **Attacks**       | 1 (+6) @ bite (1d4)   |
+| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7) |
+| **Morale**        | 11                    |
+
+#### Cloud of Mist
+
+|                   |                       |
+| ----------------- | --------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)         |
+| **Armor Class**   | 17                    |
+| **Movement**      | 60' flying            |
+| **Attacks**       | None                  |
+| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7) |
+| **Morale**        | 11                    |
+
+-   Immune to all weapons while in this form.
+-   Unable to attack while in this form.
+
+!!!include(./undead.md)!!!
+
+### Weaknesses
+
+-   Repelled by odor of garlic, must **Save vs Death** each round to attack.
+-   Unable to come within 10' of a wielded holy symbol.
+    -   May attack wielder from another angle, if possible.
+-   Unable to cross running water except via a bridge or while carried inside coffin.
+-   Does not cast a reflection.
+    -   Tends to avoid mirrors.
+-   Partly blinded by light from [Continual Light](/spells/continual-light.html) spell (-4 to attacks).
+-   Must **Save vs Death** each round in sunlight or be disintegrated.
+-   May be permanently killed by:
+    -   a stake in the heart,
+    -   being immersed in water for 1 turn,
+    -   being reduced to 0hp without an available coffin nearby.

src/layouts/partials/backLink.ejs

@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ var titlesBySection = {
     material: "Material Planes",
     near: "Near Planes",
     transcendental: "Transcendental Planes",
-
 },
 unlistedSections = ['main'];
 
@@ -23,7 +22,8 @@ unlistedSections = ['main'];
 <% if (page.subsection && page.path && !page.path.endsWith(`${page.subsection}/index.html`)) { %>
     <div class="sectionBackLink-wrapper">
         <a href="./index.html" class="sectionBackLink">
-            &lt; Back to <%= titlesBySection[page.subsection] ?? page.subsection.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + page.subsection.slice(1) %>
+            &lt; Back to <%= titlesBySection[page.subsection]
+                ?? page.subsection.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + page.subsection.slice(1) %>
         </a>
     </div>
 <% } else if (page.section && page.section === 'licenses' && page.path && !page.path.endsWith(`${page.section}/index.html`)) { -%>
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ unlistedSections = ['main'];
 
 <% } else if (page.section && !unlistedSections.includes(page.section) && page.path && !page.path.endsWith(`${page.section}/index.html`)) { -%>
     <div class="sectionBackLink-wrapper">
-        <a href="<%=page.subsection ? '..' : '.'-%>/index.html" class="sectionBackLink">
+        <a href="/<%=page.section%>/index.html" class="sectionBackLink">
             &lt; Back to <%= titlesBySection[page.section] ?? page.section.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + page.section.slice(1) %>
         </a>
     </div>

src/layouts/partials/rulesHeader.ejs

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ var title = (page.title ?? '').replace('HOSR ', '');
 <div class="rulesMenu">
     <div class="rulesVersion">
 
-        Version 0.12.0 / 2023-12-09
+        Version 0.12.2 / 2024-02-01
         <!--
         <%=site.version ?? '0.0.0' %>
         <%=site.lastUpdated ?? '0.0.0' %>

src/pages/bestiary/bats/bat.md

@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 ---
-title: Bat (Normal)
+title: Bat (Standard)
 description: The bat creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-10-26T23:15:49.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
+subsection: bats
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bb1b
 ---

src/pages/bestiary/bats/giant-bat.md

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: Giant Bat
 description: The giant bat creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-11-23T22:12:10.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
+subsection: bats
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bb1g
 ---

src/pages/bestiary/bats/giant-vampire-bat.md

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: Giant Vampire Bat
 description: The giant vampire bat creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-11-23T22:12:29.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
+subsection: bats
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bb1v
 ---

src/pages/bestiary/bats/index.md

@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ Nocturnal flying mammals which often roost in caves.
 
 ### Subtypes
 
--   [Bat (Normal)](./bat.html): Small (2 lbs, 4' wingspan), cause confusion when they swarm.
+-   [Bat (Standard)](./bat.html): Small (2 lbs, 4' wingspan), cause confusion when they swarm.
 -   [Giant Bat](./giant-bat.html): Large (200 lbs, 15' wingspan), are occasionally used as mounts.
 -   [Giant Vampire Bat](./giant-vampire-bat.html): Large (200 lbs, 15' wingspan), drain blood from unconscious victims.

src/pages/bestiary/bugbear.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: Bugbear, Wild (Creature)
+title: Bugbear (Creature)
-description: The Bugbear creature for OSR gaming.
+description: The bugbear creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-05-12T15:21:00-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature

src/pages/bestiary/flamehound.md

@@ -4,11 +4,10 @@ description:
 date_pub: 2023-12-17T18:23:03.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
-short_code: bfd
+short_code: bfh
-status: hidden
 ---
 
-Monstrous, intelligent, devious, fire-breathing hounds, about as big as a small pony, who love heat and dwell near volcanoes.
+A monstrous, intelligent, devious, fire-breathing hound, about as big as a small pony, who loves heat and often dwells near a volcano.
 
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 

src/pages/bestiary/gelatinous-cube.md

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+---
+title: Gelatinous Cube
+description: The gelatinous cube creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T15:29:21.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bgc
+---
+
+A solitary, transparent, jelly-like creature, typically shaped as a 10' cube, which absorbs meat and living creatures as it moves (slowly) through dungeons.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                                  |
+| ----------------- | -------------------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 4\* (18hp)                       |
+| **Armor Class**   | 11                               |
+| **Attacks**       | 1 (+3) @ 2d4 + paralysis (touch) |
+| **Movement**      | 10'                              |
+| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2)          |
+| **Morale**        | 12                               |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral                          |
+| **XP**            | 125                              |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Stealth check succeeds on a roll of 1-4, due to transparency.
+-   On touch, **Save vs Paralyze** or be paralyzed for 2d4 turns.
+-   Immune to cold and lightning.
+-   Contains various items that can't be digested.
+
+### Short Stat Block
+
+```
+> HD 4* (18 hp), AC 11; MV 10'; Atk 1 (+3) @ 2d4 + paralysis (touch); AL N; ML 12
+```

src/pages/bestiary/ghoul.md

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+---
+title: Ghoul
+description: The ghoul creature for OSR gaming
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:34:50.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bgh
+---
+
+A grisly, bestial, undead humanoid with an appetite for human flesh.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                                                                    |
+| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 2\* (9hp)                                                          |
+| **Armor Class**   | 13 (natural)                                                       |
+| **Attacks**       | 2 (+1) @ 1d3 + paralysis (claw) or 1 (+1) @ 1d3 + paralysis (bite) |
+| **Movement**      | 30'                                                                |
+| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2)                                            |
+| **Morale**        | 9                                                                  |
+| **Alignment**     | Chaotic                                                            |
+| **XP**            | 25                                                                 |
+
+</div>
+
+-   On a claw or bite, victim must **Save vs Paralyze** or be paralyzed for 2d4 turns.
+    -   Doesn't affect elves or HD5+ creatures.
+    -   Once a target is paralyzed, ghouls will shift attacks to others.
+
+!!!include(bestiary/undead.md)!!!

src/pages/bestiary/horses/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+---
+title: Horses
+description: Various types of horse creatures for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T22:35:50.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bh0
+---
+
+Four-legged herd animals with long heads, often domesticated and used for transportation or agriculture.
+
+### Subtypes
+
+-   [Riding Horse](./riding-horse.html): A type of horse bred for running at high speed, and which can survive eating just grass.
+-   [War Horse](./war-horse.html): A type of horse bred for warfare, strength, and battle-resolve, but ill-suited to riding long-distances.
+-   [Wild Horse](./wild-horse.html): A type of horse most commonly encountered in the wild, and which can survive eating just grass.
+-   [Work Horse](./work-horse.html): A type of horse bred for power and fortitude, and used to pull machinery or vehicles, or as a beast of burden.

src/pages/bestiary/horses/riding-horse.md

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+---
+title: Riding Horse
+description: The riding horse creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:46:29.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+subsection: horses
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bh0r
+---
+
+A type of [horse](./index.html) bred for running at high speed, and which can survive eating just grass.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                         |
+| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 2 (9hp)                 |
+| **Armor Class**   | 12 (natural)            |
+| **Attacks**       | 2 (+1) @ 1d4 (hoof)     |
+| **Movement**      | 80'                     |
+| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1) |
+| **Morale**        | 7                       |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral                 |
+| **XP**            | 20                      |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Can carry up to 300 lbs at full speed, or up to 600 lbs at half-speed.
+-   Not encountered in the wild.

src/pages/bestiary/horses/war-horse.md

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+---
+title: War Horse
+description: The war horse creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:59:45.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+subsection: horses
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bh0a
+---
+
+A type of [horse](./index.html) bred for warfare, strength, and battle-resolve, but ill-suited to riding long-distances.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                         |
+| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 3 (13hp)                |
+| **Armor Class**   | 13 (natural)            |
+| **Attacks**       | 2 (+2) @ 1d6 (hoof)     |
+| **Movement**      | 40'                     |
+| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2) |
+| **Morale**        | 9                       |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral                 |
+| **XP**            | 35                      |
+
+</div>
+
+-   While in melee combat, both rider and horse may make attacks.
+-   Can carry up to 400 lbs at full speed, or up to 800 lbs at half-speed.
+-   Not encountered in the wild.
+
+### Charge
+
+-   Double damage from rider's lance.
+-   Requires a run-up of 20 yards or more.
+-   Horse cannot attack.
+-   Can't be used in melee.

src/pages/bestiary/horses/wild-horse.md

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+---
+title: Wild Horse
+description: The wild horse creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:46:29.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+subsection: horses
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bh01
+---
+
+A type of [horse](./index.html) most commonly encountered in the wild, and which can survive eating just grass.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                         |
+| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 2 (9hp)                 |
+| **Armor Class**   | 12 (natural)            |
+| **Attacks**       | 2 (+1) @ 1d4 (hoof)     |
+| **Movement**      | 80'                     |
+| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1) |
+| **Morale**        | 7                       |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral                 |
+| **XP**            | 20                      |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Can be trained as a mount and turned into a [riding horse](./riding-horse.html).
+
+### Stampede
+
+Herds of 20+ can break and trample without warning.
+
+-   3-in-4 chance each round.
+-   +4 to hit creatures human-sized or smaller
+-   Deals 1d20 damage.

src/pages/bestiary/horses/work-horse.md

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+---
+title: Work Horse
+description: The work horse creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:46:29.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+subsection: horses
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bh00
+---
+
+A type of [horse](./index.html) bred for power and fortitude, and used to pull machinery or vehicles, or as a beast of burden.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                         |
+| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 3 (13hp)                |
+| **Armor Class**   | 12 (natural)            |
+| **Attacks**       | None                    |
+| **Movement**      | 30'                     |
+| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2) |
+| **Morale**        | 6                       |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral                 |
+| **XP**            | 35                      |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Will flee battle or if attacked.
+-   Can carry up to 450 lbs at full speed, or up to 900 lbs at half-speed.
+-   Not encountered in the wild.

src/pages/bestiary/index.md

@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 title: Bestiary
 description: A small collection of bestiary that can be encountered in the astral plane.
 date_pub: 2023-02-17T00:26:00-05:00
-date_upd: 2023-05-12T15:21:00-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: mm1
@@ -11,20 +10,35 @@ short_code: mm1
 Below you'll find a small sampling of the various humanoids and other creatures one can encounter while traveling the planes.
 
 -   [Al-Mi'raj](./al-mi-raj.html): A mythical, one-horned hare or rabbit.
--   [Bat](./bats/index.html): Nocturnal flying mammals which often roost in caves and come in multiple varieties / sizes.
+-   [Bat](./bats/index.html): Nocturnal flying mammal which often roosts in caves and comes in multiple varieties / sizes.
+-   [Bugbear](./bugbear.html): Large, hairy goblin-like creatures capable of sneaking up on prey.
 -   [Cleric](./cleric.html): A holy (or unholy) warrior-priest on a quest for their deity.
 -   [Commoner](./commoner.html): One of the common people (artists, beggars, children, craftspeople, farmers, fishermen, housewives, scholars, slaves, etc.).
 -   [Corsair](./corsair.html): A skilled sailor, be it on the seas, in the air, or on the astral plane. Usually part of a crew.
 -   [Dragon](./dragons/index.html): A huge, proud, flying lizard with massive wings and the ability to spew one or more types of attack from their mouths.
 -   [Fighter](./fighter.html): Someone who earns their keep via combat.
+-   [Flamehound](./flamehound.html): A monstrous, intelligent, devious, fire-breathing hound, about as big as a small pony, who loves heat and often dwells near a volcano.
+-   [Gelatinous Cube](./gelatinous-cube.html): A solitary, transparent, jelly-like creature, typically shaped as a 10' cube, which absorbs meat and living creatures as it moves (slowly) through dungeons.
+-   [Ghoul](./ghoul.html): A grisly, bestial, undead humanoid with an appetite for human flesh.
 -   [Flicker Dog](./flicker-dog.html): An intelligent, aloof, and often friendly wolf-like hound native to the Feywolde that hunt in packs and appear to flicker in and out of existence.
+-   [Horse](./horses/): A four-legged herd animal with a long head, often domesticated and used for transportation or agriculture.
+-   [Knight](./knight.html): A cavalier with a code, often found mounted and on a quest.
 -   [Mimic](./mimic.html): A shape-shifter that can assume the form of inanimate objects (ex: chests, statues, or doors).
 -   [Minotaur](./minotaur.html): Large, aggressive humanoid with a bull head and a propensity for labyrinths.
+-   [Mule](./mule.html): A horse / donkey hybrid used as a beast of burden.
+-   [Mummy](./mummy.html): A preserved, undead humanoid, often found wrapped in funerary bandages.
 -   [Mylark](./mylark.html): A 2' long, lamprey-like, winged snake that feeds on psychic energy and travels in large flocks.
 -   [Owl Bear](./owl-bear.html): A massive (8' tall, 1500 pounds), aggressive, carnivorous bear-like creature with the features and face of an owl.
 -   [Paladin](./paladin.html): A holy (or unholy) knight on a quest for their deity.
+-   [Pirate](./pirate.html): A sailor skilled in theft and piracy, be it on the seas, in the air, or on the astral plane. Usually part of a crew.
 -   [Priest](./priest.html): A holy (or unholy) divine magic user on a mission for their deity.
+-   [Raknitaur](./raknitaur.html): A highly intelligent, thoroughly evil magic user with a humanoid upper body attached to the legs and body of a giant spider, poisonous fangs, and a dozen eyes.
+-   [Ravager Slime](./ravager-slime.html): A 2-3" long silver ooze-like creature, part of a colony of tens-of-thousands of similar beings, which serve as both a repair and defense system for the Ravager and its lair.
 -   [Thief](./thief.html): Someone skilled at stealing things.
+-   [Vampire](./vampires/): Undead creature that survives by drinking the blood of others.
 -   [Warp Cat](./warp-cat.html): A black, human-sized, panther-like creature, native to the astral plane, with six legs and a razor-sharp tentacle growing from each front shoulder.
 -   [Watcher](./watcher.html): A single recessed eye surrounded by dozens of small tentacles and several larger (5' long) ones with razor-sharp tips.
+-   [Wight](./wight.html): A humanoid corpse possessed by a malevolent spirit.
+-   [Wraith](./wraith.html): Ethereal undead that appears as a pale, humanoid shape of gathered mist.
 -   [Wizard](./wizard.html): A magic user, often in robes, who memorizes spells from their spellbooks.
+-   [Zombie](./zombie.html): A decaying undead corpse.

src/pages/bestiary/knight.md

@@ -1,9 +1,57 @@
 ---
 title: Knight (Creature)
-description: TBD
+description: The knight creature for OSR gaming.
-date_pub: 2023-02-17T00:26:00-05:00
+date_pub: 2024-02-01T22:37:18.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bkn
-status: draft
 ---
+
+A cavalier with a code, often found mounted and on a quest.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                     |                                            |
+| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
+| **Hit Dice**        | 1 (4hp)                                    |
+| **Armor Class**     | 17 (plate)                                 |
+| **Movement**        | 20'                                        |
+| **Attacks**         | 1 @ sword (1d8)                            |
+| **Attack Modifier** | 0                                          |
+| **Alignment**       | Any                                        |
+| **Save As**         | [Knight](/classes/knight.html#advancement) |
+| **Morale**          | 7                                          |
+
+</div>
+
+-   **Leader**: Groups of 4+ are led by a higher level knight or noble (1d4 HD higher).
+-   [**Non-human Modifiers**](./nonhuman-modifiers.html): Non-human knights may have additional abilities or modified statistics.
+
+### At Higher Levels
+
+<div class="dividedTableWrapper">
+
+| HD  | HP  | AC  | MV  | Atk Mod | Damage | Morale |
+| :-: | :-: | :-: | :-: | :-----: | :----: | :----: |
+|  3  | 13  | 17  | 20' |   +2    |  1d8   |   8    |
+|  5  | 22  | 18  | 20' |   +4    | 1d8+1  |   8    |
+|  7  | 31  | 19  | 30' |   +6    | 1d8+1  |   9    |
+|  9  | 40  | 19  | 30' |   +7    | 1d8+1  |   10   |
+| 11  | 49  | 20  | 30' |   +8    | 1d8+2  |   11   |
+| 13  | 58  | 20  | 40' |   +9    | 1d8+2  |   12   |
+
+[Higher-Level Knights]
+
+</div>
+
+### Short Stat Blocks
+
+```
+> HD 1 (4 hp), AC 17; MV 20'; Atk 1 (0) @ 1d8 (sword); AL Any; ML 7
+> HD 3 (13 hp), AC 17; MV 20'; Atk 1 (+2) @ 1d8 (sword); AL Any; ML 8
+> HD 5 (22 hp), AC 18; MV 20'; Atk 1 (+4) @ 1d8+1 (sword); AL Any; ML 8
+> HD 7 (31 hp), AC 19; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+6) @ 1d8+1 (sword); AL Any; ML 9
+> HD 9 (40 hp), AC 19; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+7) @ 1d8+1 (sword); AL Any; ML 10
+> HD 11 (49 hp), AC 20; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+8) @ 1d8+2 (sword); AL Any; ML 11
+> HD 13 (58 hp), AC 20; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+9) @ 1d8+2 (sword); AL Any; ML 12
+```

src/pages/bestiary/mule.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+title: Mule
+description: The mule creature for OSR gaming.
+date_pub: 2024-02-03T22:34:07.000-04:00
+section: bestiary
+content_type: feature
+short_code: bmu
+---
+
+A horse / donkey hybrid used as a beast of burden.
+
+<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
+
+|                   |                                            |
+| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
+| **Hit Dice**      | 2 (9hp)                                    |
+| **Armor Class**   | 12 (natural)                               |
+| **Attacks**       | 1 (+1) @ 1d6 (kick) or 1 (+1) @ 1d3 (bite) |
+| **Movement**      | 40'                                        |
+| **Saving Throws** | D14 W15 P16 B17 S18 (0)                    |
+| **Morale**        | 8                                          |
+| **Alignment**     | Neutral                                    |
+| **XP**            | 20                                         |
+
+</div>
+
+-   Can be taken underground (at referee's discretion).
+-   May attack if threatened, but cannot be trained to attack.
+-   Can carry up to 200 lbs at full speed, or up to 400 lbs at half-speed.

src/pages/bestiary/mummy.md

@@ -1,14 +1,13 @@
 ---
 title: Mummy
-description: Undead humanoids preserved in funerary bandages.
+description: The mummy creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-10-26T23:15:49.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bmm
-status: hidden
 ---
 
-Undead humanoids preserved in funerary bandages.
+A preserved, undead humanoid, often found wrapped in funerary bandages.
 
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 
@@ -25,7 +24,7 @@ Undead humanoids preserved in funerary bandages.
 
 </div>
 
--   Often found haunting ruins and tombs.
+-   Typically found haunting ruins and tombs.
 -   Anyone seeing a mummy must **Save vs Paralyze** or be paralyzed with terror.
     -   Paralysis is broken if mummy attacks or goes out of sight.
 -   Immune to all damage except fire or magic.

src/pages/bestiary/paladin.md

@@ -12,19 +12,19 @@ A holy (or unholy) knight on a quest for their deity.
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 
 |                     |                                              |
-| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
+| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
 | **Hit Dice**        | 1 (4hp)                                      |
 | **Armor Class**     | 17 (plate)                                   |
 | **Movement**        | 20'                                          |
 | **Attacks**         | 1 @ sword (1d8)                              |
 | **Attack Modifier** | 0                                            |
 | **Alignment**       | Any                                          |
-| **Save As**         | [Cleric](/classes/cleric.html#advancement) |
+| **Save As**         | [Paladin](/classes/paladin.html#advancement) |
 | **Morale**          | 7                                            |
 
 </div>
 
--   **Leader**: Groups of 4+ are led by a higher level priest or cleric (1d4 HD higher). Roll or determine spells as needed.
+-   **Leader**: Groups of 4+ are led by a higher level paladin, priest, or cleric (1d4 HD higher). Roll or determine spells as needed.
 -   [**Non-human Modifiers**](./nonhuman-modifiers.html): Non-human paladins may have additional abilities or modified statistics.
 
 ### At Higher Levels
@@ -33,25 +33,25 @@ A holy (or unholy) knight on a quest for their deity.
 
 | HD  | HP  | AC  | MV  | Atk Mod | Damage | Morale |
 | :-: | :-: | :-: | :-: | :-----: | :----: | :----: |
-|  3  | 13  | 17  | 20' |   +2    |  1d6   |   8    |
+|  3  | 13  | 17  | 20' |   +2    |  1d8   |   8    |
-|  5  | 22  | 18  | 20' |   +4    | 1d6+1  |   8    |
+|  5  | 22  | 18  | 20' |   +4    | 1d8+1  |   8    |
-|  7  | 31  | 19  | 30' |   +6    | 1d6+1  |   9    |
+|  7  | 31  | 19  | 30' |   +6    | 1d8+1  |   9    |
-|  9  | 40  | 19  | 30' |   +7    | 1d6+1  |   10   |
+|  9  | 40  | 19  | 30' |   +7    | 1d8+1  |   10   |
-| 11  | 49  | 20  | 30' |   +8    | 1d6+2  |   11   |
+| 11  | 49  | 20  | 30' |   +8    | 1d8+2  |   11   |
-| 13  | 58  | 20  | 40' |   +9    | 1d6+2  |   12   |
+| 13  | 58  | 20  | 40' |   +9    | 1d8+2  |   12   |
 
-[Higher-Level Clerics]
+[Higher-Level Paladins]
 
 </div>
 
 ### Short Stat Blocks
 
 ```
-> HD 1 (4 hp), AC 17; MV 20'; Atk 1 (0) @ 1d6 (mace); AL Any; ML 7
+> HD 1 (4 hp), AC 17; MV 20'; Atk 1 (0) @ 1d8 (sword); AL Any; ML 7
-> HD 3 (13 hp), AC 17; MV 20'; Atk 1 (+2) @ 1d6 (mace); AL Any; ML 8
+> HD 3 (13 hp), AC 17; MV 20'; Atk 1 (+2) @ 1d8 (sword); AL Any; ML 8
-> HD 5 (22 hp), AC 18; MV 20'; Atk 1 (+4) @ 1d6+1 (mace); AL Any; ML 8
+> HD 5 (22 hp), AC 18; MV 20'; Atk 1 (+4) @ 1d8+1 (sword); AL Any; ML 8
-> HD 7 (31 hp), AC 19; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+6) @ 1d6+1 (mace); AL Any; ML 9
+> HD 7 (31 hp), AC 19; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+6) @ 1d8+1 (sword); AL Any; ML 9
-> HD 9 (40 hp), AC 19; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+7) @ 1d6+1 (mace); AL Any; ML 10
+> HD 9 (40 hp), AC 19; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+7) @ 1d8+1 (sword); AL Any; ML 10
-> HD 11 (49 hp), AC 20; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+8) @ 1d6+2 (mace); AL Any; ML 11
+> HD 11 (49 hp), AC 20; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+8) @ 1d8+2 (sword); AL Any; ML 11
-> HD 13 (58 hp), AC 20; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+9) @ 1d6+2 (mace); AL Any; ML 12
+> HD 13 (58 hp), AC 20; MV 40'; Atk 1 (+9) @ 1d8+2 (sword); AL Any; ML 12
 ```

src/pages/bestiary/raknitaur.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
 title: Raknitaur
-description: The Raknitaur creature for OSR gaming.
+description: The raknitaur creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-05-12T15:21:00-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: brk
 ---
 
-Has the legs and body of a giant spider with a humanoid upper body, poisonous fangs, and a dozen eyes. A dying race of highly intelligent, thoroughly evil magic users.
+A highly intelligent, thoroughly evil magic user with a humanoid upper body attached to the legs and body of a giant spider, poisonous fangs, and a dozen eyes.
 
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 

src/pages/bestiary/ravager-slime.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content_type: feature
 short_code: brs
 ---
 
-Tens-of-thousands of 2-3" long silver slimes that serve as both a repair and defense system for the Ravager and it's lair.
+A 2-3" long silver ooze-like creature, part of a colony of tens-of-thousands of similar beings, which serve as both a repair and defense system for the Ravager and its lair.
 
 ### Megalloid Phase Statistics
 

src/pages/bestiary/vampire.md

@@ -1,190 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Vampire
-description: Undead creature that survives by drinking the blood of others.
-date_pub: 2023-10-26T23:15:49.000-04:00
-section: bestiary
-content_type: feature
-short_code: bvm
-status: hidden
----
-
-Undead creature that survives by drinking the blood of others.
-
-<div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
-
-|                   |                                                      |
-| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
-| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)                                        |
-| **Armor Class**   | 17                                                   |
-| **Movement**      | 40'                                                  |
-| **Attacks**       | 1 (+6) @ energy drain (touch, 1d10) or charming gaze |
-| **Alignment**     | Chaotic                                              |
-| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7)                                |
-| **Morale**        | 11                                                   |
-| **XP**            | 1,250                                                |
-
-</div>
-
--   Typically found in ruins, tombs, and deserted areas.
--   Immune to damage from non-magical weapons.
--   Regenerates 3 hp at the start of each round (while alive).
--   At 0 hp, changes into cloud of mist and flees to coffin.
-
--   **Coffins**: Must rest in a coffin during the day or lose 2d6 hp (which can only be healed by resting in coffin for a full day).
-
-    -   Cannot rest in a blessed coffin.
-
-### Bestial Minions
-
-Can summon creatures from the surrounding area.
-
--   Takes 1 round to activate.
--   Can summon the following types and quantities of animals:
-    -   1d10 x 10 rats,
-    -   5d4 giant rats,
-    -   1d10 x 10 bats,
-    -   3d6 giant bats,
-    -   3d6 wolves, or
-    -   2d4 dire wolves.
-
-### Charming Gaze
-
-Target in sight must **Save vs Spells** at -2 to resist charm.
-
--   A charmed creature:
-    -   must move towards the vampire (resisting anyone who tries to prevent it),
-    -   must defend the vampire,
-    -   must obey the vampire's commands (as long as they are understood),
-    -   can't cast spells or use magic items,
-    -   is unable to harm the vampire.
--   Charm breaks when the vampire dies.
-
-### Energy Drain
-
-Damage inflicted by this attack reduces the target's maximum HP.
-
--   A humanoid killed by this ability becomes a vampire in 3 days.
--   The victim gains back 1 hit die worth of hit points to their maximum after each long rest they take, until they return to their original total.
-
-### Shapeshift
-
-Can change into other forms at will.
-
--   Each change takes 1 round.
--   Can take humanoid form, or form listed below.
-
-#### Dire Wolf
-
-|                   |                       |
-| ----------------- | --------------------- |
-| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)         |
-| **Armor Class**   | 17                    |
-| **Movement**      | 50'                   |
-| **Attacks**       | 1 (+6) @ bite (2d4)   |
-| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7) |
-| **Morale**        | 11                    |
-
-#### Giant Bat
-
-|                   |                       |
-| ----------------- | --------------------- |
-| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)         |
-| **Armor Class**   | 17                    |
-| **Movement**      | 10' / 60' flying      |
-| **Attacks**       | 1 (+6) @ bite (1d4)   |
-| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7) |
-| **Morale**        | 11                    |
-
-#### Cloud of Mist
-
-|                   |                       |
-| ----------------- | --------------------- |
-| **Hit Dice**      | 7\*\* (31 hp)         |
-| **Armor Class**   | 17                    |
-| **Movement**      | 60' flying            |
-| **Attacks**       | None                  |
-| **Saving Throws** | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7) |
-| **Morale**        | 11                    |
-
--   Immune to all weapons while in this form.
--   Unable to attack while in this form.
-
-!!!include(bestiary/undead.md)!!!
-
-### Weaknesses
-
--   Repelled by odor of garlic, must **Save vs Death** each round to attack.
--   Unable to come within 10' of a wielded holy symbol.
-    -   May attack wielder from another angle, if possible.
--   Unable to cross running water except via a bridge or while carried inside coffin.
--   Does not cast a reflection.
-    -   Tends to avoid mirrors.
--   Partly blinded by light from [Continual Light](/spells/continual-light.html) spell (-4 to attacks).
--   Must **Save vs Death** each round in sunlight or be disintegrated.
--   May be permanently killed by:
-    -   a stake in the heart,
-    -   being immersed in water for 1 turn,
-    -   being reduced to 0hp without an available coffin nearby.
-
-### At Higher Levels
-
-<div class="dividedTableWrapper">
-
-|  HD   | HP  | AC  | Atk Mod |  XP   |
-| :---: | :-: | :-: | :-----: | :---: |
-| 8\*\* | 36  | 17  |   +7    | 1,750 |
-| 9\*\* | 40  | 17  |   +8    | 2,300 |
-
-[Higher-Level Vampires]
-
-</div>
-
-### Master Vampire
-
-Ancient, master vampires of even higher HD are rumored to exist, capable of casting spells with their blood.
-
-|                   |                                                       |
-| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
-| **Hit Dice**      | 10d10\*\* (55 hp)                                     |
-| **Armor Class**   | 20                                                    |
-| **Movement**      | 40'                                                   |
-| **Attacks**       | 1 (+9) @ energy drain (touch, 1d6+4) or charming gaze |
-| **Alignment**     | Chaotic                                               |
-| **Saving Throws** | D6 W7 P8 B8 S10 (10)                                  |
-| **Morale**        | 12                                                    |
-| **XP**            | 1,250                                                 |
-
-#### Spellcasting
-
--   Can cast any known spell by shedding blood (1 hp / spell level).
--   Carries a spell book (or equivalent) with known spells in it.
-
-**Known Spells**
-
--   First level:
-
-    -   [Read Languages](/spells/read-languages.html)
-    -   [Hold Portal](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Hold_Portal)
-    -   [Sleep](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Sleep)
-
--   Second level:
-
-    -   [ESP](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/ESP)
-    -   [Invisibility](/spells/invisibility.html)
-    -   [Mirror Image](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Mirror_Image)
-
--   Third level:
-
-    -   [Fireball](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Fire_Ball)
-    -   [Hold Person](<https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Hold_Person_(MU)>)
-    -   [Suggestion](/spells/suggestion.html)
-
--   Fourth level:
-
-    -   [Improved Invisibility](/spells/improved-invisibility.html)
-    -   [Polymorph Others](/spells/polymorph-others.html)
-    -   [Polymorph Self](/spells/polymorph-self.html)
-
--   Fifth level
-    -   [Animate Dead](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Animate_Dead)
-    -   [Telekinesis](https://oldschoolessentials.necroticgnome.com/srd/index.php/Telekinesis)

src/pages/bestiary/watcher.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: The watcher creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-04-23T23:14:00-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
-short_code: bwt
+short_code: bwa
 ---
 
 An eye tyrant creation used to guard important items or places. Looks like a single, recessed eye, surrounded by dozens of small tentacles and several larger ones (5' long) with razor-sharp tips.

src/pages/bestiary/wight.md

@@ -1,14 +1,13 @@
 ---
 title: Wight
-description: TBD
+description: The wight creature for OSR gaming.
 date_pub: 2023-10-27T23:26:36.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bwt
-status: hidden
 ---
 
-Humanoid corpses possessed by malevolent spirits.
+A humanoid corpse possessed by a malevolent spirit.
 
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 

src/pages/bestiary/wraith.md

@@ -5,10 +5,9 @@ date_pub: 2023-10-26T23:15:49.000-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bwr
-status: hidden
 ---
 
-Ethereal undead that appear as pale, humanoid shapes of gathered mist.
+Ethereal undead that appears as a pale, humanoid shape of gathered mist.
 
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 

src/pages/bestiary/zombie.md

@@ -5,10 +5,9 @@ date_pub: 2023-06-05T16:54:00-04:00
 section: bestiary
 content_type: feature
 short_code: bzm
-status: hidden
 ---
 
-Decaying, undead corpses. Some special varieties are mentioned below.
+A decaying undead corpse.
 
 <div class='headlessTableWrapper'>
 

src/pages/rules/basics.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: 'HOSR Core Rules: The Basics'
-description:
+description: A basic overview of HOSR.
 date_pub: 2023-04-26T22:53:00-04:00
 section: rules
 content_type: feature
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Simple tasks are assumed to succeed. If the task is dangerous or complicated, ro
 
 For most checks, roll a 20-sided die (d20) at-or-over the difference of (21 - the character's most relevant _ability_ score).
 
--   For harder tasks, you can subtract 1-4 from the roll before the die is thrown.
+-   For harder tasks, subtract 1-4 from the roll before the die is thrown.
 
 Some results are special:
 
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ Cosmic principles that represent broad world views
 2. Choose a Class (and, optionally, a Race besides human)
 3. Determine Starting Level
     - If playing a legacy character, update starting XP appropriately.
+    - If starting at a level beyond 1, pick an ability score and roll a d20. If the roll exceeds the score, add 1 point to that Ability. Then repeat picking and rolling for each additional starting level beyond 1.
 4. Roll Starting Hit Points
     - Type is determined by class, number is determined by level.
     - Re-roll any 1s or 2s.