Gaz F10 The Kingdom of Kaarjala - Vaults of Pandius

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CREATURES of the AUTUASMAASave for the deepest forests, monstrouscreatures are uncommon in Kaarjala, butthe surrounding lands abound with them,and these dangerous foes do wander intothe nation. Most encounters in theheartland are with normal or largeanimals. This list of likely monstersincludes creatures contained in the RulesCyclopedia, the Creature Catalog, andGaz F6 The Amber Shores of Littonia.Some monsters unique to Kaarjala aredescribed afterwards, as are Kaarjalannames for common monsters.DistributionsAutuasmaa Plain: ajattara, dog,elk, ghost, grab grass, hoarfrost zombie(rare), kratti, owl, normal and giant rat,reindeer, sheep, arctic wolf, insectswarm, rabbit, white griffonKaarjalan Forest: ajattara, archerbush (rare), brown bear, crab spider, dog,grey wolf, lynx, elk, ghost, hoarfrostzombie (rare), kratti, moose, owl, owlbear, rabbit, red fox, robber fly, squirrel,skeleton, valkoinen, wild boar,wolverine, crone of chaosItämaa: ajattara, brown bear, polarbear (uncommon), crane, frost giant(rare), giant dragonfly, ghost, ghostlyhorde, giant and normal beaver, giantserpentweed, insect swarm, kratti, moose,northern pike, osprey, perch, rabbit,salmon, skeleton, swan, crone of chaos,wychglow, white dragonfly (summeronly)Lakes: giant and normal beaver,salmon, perch, northern pike, Kaarjalanringed seal, swan, weed eelRaatovaraat Mountains: cavebear, frost salamander, cougar, ghostlyhorde, golden eagle, human (Vaarana,Shonak), lupin (rare), lynx, mountainhare, snow ape, white dragon, frost giant,mek, white dragonflyEverwinter Lands: ajattara, arcticfox, arctic hare, arctic wolf, bumblebeeand giant arctic bee (summer only), frostgiant, frost salamander, ghost, ghostlyhorde, goblin, human (Shonak, Vaarana),ice wolf, kratti, lemming, owl, reindeer(summer only), white dragon, skeleton,spectre, wooly mammoth, yowler,zombie, crone of chaos, mek, whitedragonfly (summer only), polar bearIcereach Range: kokko, mountaingoat, mountain lion, red dragon (small),snow ape, white griffon, owl bear, roper,hook horror, hulker, mek, kobold,bugbearTuonela: hoarfrost animate,hoarfrost zombie, crone of chaosViaskaland: ajattara, arctic hare,giant ant, bison, ghostly horde, goblin,insect swarm, human (Viaskoda,Vaarana), lupin (very rare), musk ox,owl, pygmy mammoth, rabbit, reindeer(winter only), spectral hound, skeleton,white dragon, wight, dire and arctic wolf,wooly mammoth, white griffon, crone ofchaosWinter Peaks: arctic wolf, goblin,hobgoblin ice troll, kokko, mountaingoat, crystal and white dragons, mek,white dragonflyNew CreaturesThere are a number of creaturesindigenous or unique to the Autuasmaaand surrounding lands, including thevalkoinen, a curse-originated werereindeer;hoarfrost animates and zombies,the undead beasts of Tuonela; the kratti, amiserly banshee; and finally the RimalHag herself.Valkoinen (White Reindeer)AC 1HD 10***Move 240’(80’)Attacks 2 kicks or 1 goreof 1 biteDamage 1d6/1d6 or 1d10or 2d6No. Appearing 1 (1)Save As MU10Morale 10Treasure Type NilIntelligence High (16)Alignment ChaoticXP Value 3250HabitatWoods, swampMonster Type: Lycanthrope (Unique)The valkoinen is created whenever awoman, on the advice of a noaid, makesa sacrifice at certain siedi (Vaarana holysites) in order to secure the love of a man.Unknownst to her, such a noaid is inleague with dark spirits, furthering theircause by sowing discord. The victim isdirected to cursed siedi, built upon siteswhere a person was killed by betrayal.Instead of winning love, the woman isturned into a lycanthropic vampire benton killing men. Her former personality issubmerged.By day, the valkoinen is a beautifulwoman who frequents the darker forestsand swamps to avoid direct sunlight(suffering one point of damage for everyturn spent outside). The creature ischarming and will be extremely friendlytowards any man whose Charisma is 15or higher. Should her attentions bereciprocated, the valkoinen will try toseduce her intended victim and draw himaway. Once alone, she will seek tooverpower him (WR 29) and drain hisblood. When feeding, the valkoinendrains six hit points per round.By night, the valkoinen wanders herterritory in the guise of a large whitereindeer with glowing red eyes and insearch of her favored prey, men. Incombat the valkoinen will try to kick andgore, closing in to bite only if theopponent gets too close. When facedwith multiple opponents, the preferredtarget will always be the male with thehighest Charisma. If an opponent isoverpowered, the valkoinen will seek toflee with her future meal, rather thancontinue fighting any remainingopponents.The valkoinen is immune to sleep,charm, and hold spells, and may only behit by magical weapons. When injured,she regenerates two hit points per round.The spirit of the woman cursed as avalkoinen can be freed through the deathof the creature, killing the noaide whodirected her to the cursed siedi, or forcingthem to lift the curse, or through a wishor remove curse (cast by a spellcaster of20 th level or higher).According to the rules governing thecurse, there can only be one valkoinen atany given time. Should she be killed, orif the curse is lifted, the dark noaide willknow of it instantly and immediately setabout creating another beast. The onlyway to end the curse forever would be tolocate and destroy (or properly sanctify)all of the cursed siedi, and break thecircle of dark noaide.24
CREATURES of the AUTUASMAAHoarfrost AnimateAC 5HD 1*-4*Move 90’(30’)Attacks 1 bite, 2 claws,1 gore or 1 kickDamage 1d6, 1d3/1d3,1d8 or1d4+diseaseNo. Appearing 1 (1-4)Save As F1-F4Morale 12Treasure Type NilIntelligence Low (6)Alignment ChaoticXP Value 13, 25, 50 or 125HabitatWoods, swampMonster Type: Undead (Rare)Whenever an animal dies in Tuonela,the ambient negative energies producedby the Rimal Hag’s influence animate thecarcass within 24 hours. The result is ahoarfrost animate, an undead beast thatbehaves in much the same manner as itdid in life – predators attack and killherbivores, while the latter graze amongstTuonela’s dead vegetation. Whenever aliving creature ventures near, however,they will attack. The creature has onehalfthe hit dice of the live animal (min.1); saves are adjusted accordingly.Hoarfrost animates use whatever formsof attack would be available to it in life –bears bite or claw their opponents, deerand elk kick, etc. Most focus on thenearest opponent, but they are intelligentenough to shift their attacks elsewhere ifnecessary. Unlike living animals, thesecreatures will fight until destroyed. Inaddition to standard undead immunities,they are immune to cold-based attacks,but take full damage from fire.In addition to regular damage, there is a50% chance that any injury sustainedfrom an attack will become infected,draining one point of Constitution andStrength per day. Should either attributefall to zero, the victim dies only to rise asa hoarfrost zombie within 24 hours. Theinfection may be cured magically (as adisease or curse). Alternatively a skillednoaid (9 th +) may prepare a naturalantidote – gathering the ingredients andpreparing the mixture takes 1d4 days.Hoarfrost ZombieAC 7HD 3*Move 60’(20’)Attacks 1 touchDamage 2d4 + stunNo. Appearing 1-3 (1-8)Save As F4Morale 12Treasure Type NilIntelligence Low (6)Alignment ChaoticXP Value 50HabitatWoods, swampMonster Type: Undead (Rare)Hoarfrost zombies are the animatedremains of people who perished in theregion of Tuonela. They are blackenedfrom frostbite with leathery, partiallymummified skin, but otherwise look thesame as they did in life.Normally they wander aimlesslythroughout the realm of Tuonela andregions that border it, but should theyencounter a living creature they willattack instantly.Due to their connection to the RimalHag’s magic, she may use a hoarfrostzombie as her personal eyes and earssimply by mentally locating one of them– she knows intuitively where all of themare at all times – and concentrating forone round; after which she will see andhear through the zombie. While doingso, the Rimal Hag may still conduct hernormal activities. However, if sheconcentrates fully on the task, she mayspeak through the zombie’s vocal chords(if it possesses any), and direct its actionslike a puppetmaster.In combat, hoarfrost zombies will touchan opponent. If successful, the intensecoldness inflicts 2d4 damage, and stunsthe victim for 1d4 rounds. If the RimalHag is directing a zombie, it may use anyweapons or other equipment still carried– attacks are rolled as though made by a36th level magic user.Like hoarfrost animates, hoarfrostzombies are immune to cold-basedattacks, but take full damage from fire.KrattiAC -1HD 4**Move 180’(60’)Attacks 1 touch or 1screamDamage 1d6 + stunNo. Appearing 1 (1)Save As MU5Morale 8Treasure Type CIntelligence Low (6)Alignment ChaoticXP Value 175HabitatWoods, swamp,plainsMonster Type: Undead (Rare)Kratti are a form of non-corporealundead that haunt barrows, tombs, andany other burial site where the occupantwas so covetous in life that he or sherefused to be parted with their wealth indeath. It should be noted that they arenot the spirit of the deceased per se; buttheir greed personified, cloaked withsome aspects of their former personality.Kratti are translucent and vaguelyhumanoid in shape, with no discernablefacial features aside from a gaping mouththat runs the width of their heads.This form of undead is strongly tied tothe wealth they valued so much in life;they will not venture, on average, morethan a thousand yards from their lair.Should a trespasser enter their domain, akratti will withdraw to the darkest corneror enter the vessel containing its mortalremains and wait. If any move is made todisturb the contents of the tomb, it willtry to surprise its opponent.In combat, a kratti will try to stun itsopponent with a piercing scream (savevs. Paralysis or be stunned for 1d6rounds), after which it will strike, witheach successful hit inflicting 1d6 damage.If confronted by several opponents, itwill focus on those who remainunstunned after its initial scream. Shouldit be reduced to 50% or less of its hitpoints, it will scream again.The kratti is incorporeal, capable ofpassing through solid barriers. It mayonly be hit by magical or silver weapons.25
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Page 4 and 5: INTRODUCTIONForewordWelcome to The
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Page 12 and 13: GEOGRAPHYThe LandKaarjala is locate
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Page 24 and 25: PERSONALITIESRoyaltyKaarlo Taavinen
Page 28 and 29: CREATURES of the AUTUASMAAThe Rimal
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Page 34 and 35: ADVENTURESThe Great Silence: Agents
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