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74 lines
2.5 KiB
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title: Mimic
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description: The mimic creature for OSR gaming.
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date_pub: 2023-07-25T11:13:00-04:00
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section: bestiary
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content_type: feature
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short_code: bm1m
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---
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A shape-shifter that can assume the form of inanimate objects (ex: chests, statues, or doors).
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- May range in size and power from 3-9 HD when mature.
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| **Hit Dice** | 6 (26hp) |
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| **Armor Class** | 14 (natural) |
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| **Movement** | 30' |
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| **Attacks** | 1 (+5) @ 3d4 (bite / pseudopod) |
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| **Alignment** | Any |
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| **Saving Throws** | D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (6) |
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| **Morale** | 8 |
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**Glue**
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- Affects any creature or item that touches the mimic.
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- Affected creatures may use a [Combat Action](/rules/combat.html#combat-procedure) to attempt to break free with by making a successful STR check at -2.
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- May be neutralized (releasing the stuck creature or item) at will by the mimic.
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- Solvents (ex: alcohol) weaken glue, allowing automatic escape after 3 rounds.
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- Naturally dissolves 5 rounds after mimic dies.
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**Immunities**
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- Immune to acid attacks
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- Not affected by molds, slimes, or puddings.
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**Intelligence**: 5% chance per HD to be intelligent
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**Light Sensitivity**: -2 to attack rolls and -1 to AC in bright light (ex: magic light or `daylight).
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**Mimicry**: Can shift form to take on appearance of any wooden or stone object.
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#### Other Sizes / Power Options
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| HD | HP | AC | Atk Mod | Damage | Morale |
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| :---: | :-: | :-: | :-----: | :----: | :----: |
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| 1[^1] | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3d4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 13 | 13 | +2 | 3d4 | 8 |
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| 5 | 22 | 13 | +3 | 3d4 | 8 |
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| 7 | 31 | 14 | +6 | 3d4 | 9 |
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| 9 | 40 | 15 | +7 | 3d4 | 9 |
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[Other Size Mimics]
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[^1]: Juvenile
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</div>
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#### Short Stat Blocks
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```
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> HD 1 (4 hp), AC 12; MV 30'; Atk 1 (0) @ 3d4 (bite / pseudopod); AL Any; ML 7
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> HD 3 (13 hp), AC 13; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+1) @ 3d4 (bite / pseudopod); AL Any; ML 7
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> HD 5 (22 hp), AC 13; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+3) @ 3d4 (bite / pseudopod); AL Any; ML 8
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> HD 7 (31 hp), AC 14; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+5) @ 3d4 (bite / pseudopod); AL Any; ML 8
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> HD 9 (40 hp), AC 15; MV 30'; Atk 1 (+6) @ 3d4 (bite / pseudopod); AL Any; ML 9
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```
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