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IMP
(RW: Matthias Fleewinter / Art: Doug Strudwick, Elfwood)
Historical Data: An imp is a mythological being frequently described in
folklore and superstition as mischievous more than seriously threatening.
They are usually described as
lively and having small stature.
While mischievous and
somewhat destructive, Imps are
the least evil of all demons. The
trickery ascribed to them is
generally confined to missing,
misplaced, or moved articles
(socks, keys, etc.) and stubbed toes. Imps were the common name given to
familiar spirits that served witches in the middle ages. Imps were usually kept
inside artifacts such as gemstone pieces or vials and summoned for service by
mages. An example of such an imp is one that was supposedly under the
service of the Alchemist Paracelsus, who supposedly kept one locked inside a
crystal in the pommel of his sword.
Amtgard Description: Amateur wizards and diabolists occasionally try to
conjure and enslave beings of the lower planes to do their bidding. Few are
lucky enough to only catch fiends as powerful as these scaled weaklings.
Imps are cowardly, greedy little beggars who delight in mischief of all
kinds, from harmless pranks to deadly games of chance. Imps maintain a
strong bond with their summoners and many have been trained as spies,
thieves or assassins by their erstwhile masters.
NIGHTMARE
(Various, Art: Denah)
Historical Data: A mara, or mare, is a kind of malignant female wraith in
Scandinavian folklore believed to cause nightmares. She appears as early as
in the Norse Ynglinga saga, but the belief itself is probably even older.
“Mara” is the Old Norse, Swedish and Icelandic name, “mare” is Norwegian
and Danish. The mara was thought of as an immaterial being –
capable of moving through a keyhole or the opening under a door – who
seated herself at the chest of a sleeping person and “rode” him or her, thus
causing nightmares. A more modern incarnation is the “Night Mare” from
the Piers Anthony novel by the same name.
Amtgard Description: Nightmares are demonic, equestrian servants
granted to powerful Anti-Paladins in service to the cause of Evil. These
magnificent, malignant beasts are as dangerous as they are beautiful: shining
black coats, powerful muscles and eyes, mouth and hooves flickering with
licks of smoking flame.
Garb: Black tabard, mane and tail, black face paint with orange flame
around eyes and mouth.
Summoned By: Anti-Paladin (6), must sacrifice 5th and 6th level abilities.
SL Ratio: 2/1
Type: Extra-Planar Mystical Beast
Q/M Ratio: 4/1
Armor: 1 point Natural Invulnerable
Weapons: Long (Flameblade, Natural)
Immunities: None
Natural Lives: 3
C ELESTIAL CODEX : THE ETERNAL WAR ON AMTGARDIA
IMP - NIGHTMARE
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Garb: Brown scales, short horns, sharp teeth, and a tail.
Summoned By: Healer 6, Wizard 6, for 2 magic points per level
SL Ratio: 1/1
Type: Extra-Planar Animation
Q/M Ratio: 1/1
Armor: None
Weapons: Short (Natural, Poisoned)
Immunities: Disease, Poison, Projectiles
Natural Lives: 3
Abilities & Traits
• Luck Point (Ex) (1/life)
• Messenger (M) (unlimited)
• Sneak (Ex) (unlimited) May only last for a 100 count at a time. Must wait
for another 100 count before activating again.
• Contrary to the usual rules for Animations, an Imp may wear one
enchantment per life. This enchantment must come from its summoner
and follows all other rules for wearing enchantments.
Vulnerabilities
• Weak
Levels: None
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Abilities & Traits
• Energy Heal (Flame) (T)
• Many-Legged (T)
• Mount (T) For Summoner only
• Natural Flight (T)
• Strong (T)
Vulnerabilities
• Aversion : May not enter Anti-Magic areas.
• Spell Weakness Banish and Turn Undead both affect the Nightmare as
though it were an Undead monster.
Levels: None