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g transmits the contagion does not affect one or more particular phenotypes, c
the viability of the disease. (A human
attacked by a werebear is no less likely
to acquire lycanthropy than a human
attacked by a werewolf.) In contrast,
other humanoid races appear more
likely to acquire lycanthropy from just
while infected folk representing other
phenotypes are unknown to their race.
Often, the humanoid's own lore and
beliefs support this theory. Kobolds, for
example, are particularly fearful of
werebats. In my opinion, this fear is
The following table lists one or more phenotypes to which a major race is
vulnerable. (Note that these entries encompass racial varieties, such as demo
[dwarves], aquatic elves, etc.) If a member of the race is wounded by such a
lycanthrope, the odds of infection are as usual: 2% per hit point of damage
sustained.
The table also provides a "resistance percentage." This applies if a member
of the race is wounded by a lycanthrope not of the phenotypes listed. The DM
should roll Id100 and compare the result to this percentage. If the roll is equal
to or less than the stated percentage, the usual process is used, based on a 2%
chance of infection per hit point sustained. If the roll is greater than the stated
percentage, however, the victim is immune to this particular lycanthrope (the
individual attacker, not the entire phenotype).
Susceptibility by Race
Race
Buabear -
Drow
Dwarf
Elf (non-drow)
Infective Phenotypes
Werewolf, wereboar
All
Resistance
Percentage
75%
95%
-
-
Gnoll
Gnome
Goblin
Half-elf
Half-orc
Werefox, werebear
All
Werebat. wererat
All
All
70%
-
90%
-
-
Halfling All -
Hobgoblin Wereboar, wererat 80%
Human
Kender
All
AI1
-
-
Kobold
Werebat, wererat 95%
Oare ~.,
Orc
Sahuaain ~~ - Troll
Werebear. wereboar, werewolf
Wereboar, wererat
Wereshark. wereseal
Werebear, werewolf
65%
70%
55%
50%
Example: Two trolls are attacked by werebats-not ai phenotype to which
trolls are specifically susceptible. The resistance percerii tage for trolls is 50%.
Each troll is attacked by one werebat. The DM rolls 1d.l 00 for "Troll A," with a
result of 45. Troll A is susceptible to the specific werebs t attacking it, and its
chance of contracting lycanthropy is 2% per hit point of damage suffered. For
Troll 6. however, the DM rolls 70. This troll is totally imr nune to infection from
the werebat currently attacking it. Should the werebat ai :tacking Troll A switch its
attention to Troll E; however. the DM would have to rolli dl00 again for Troll B.