Deathmoss
Creature Metadata
- Reported By
- Gary Gygax, Paul Reiche III (GW1 Legion of Gold)
- Source
- GW01 - The Legion of Gold
- Role
- Monster
- Base Stock
- Grass
- MCC Stat Block
- Deathmoss (1): Init -2; atk see description; AC 19; HD 2D5 hp 6; NO MOVEMENT; 1d20; SV Fort -3, Ref -3, Will -3
- Mutations
- Berries, Sense Heightening
Combat & Physical Stats
- Number Appearing
- 1
- Morale
- 0
- Hit Dice
- HD 2D5
- Armor
- 9 (AC 19)
- Size
- Medium 1 Meter patch
- Movement
- NO MOVEMENT
- Attack
- See Description
Ability Scores
- MS:
- 3
- PS:
- 5
- IN:
- 2
- DX:
- 0
- CH:
- 0
- CN:
- 3
Ecology & Logistics
- Frequency
- Rare
- Organization
- Patch
- Activity Cycle
- Any
- Diet
- Carnvore
- Habitat
- Temperate or tropical forests
- Tech Level
- 0 - 0
- Artifacts
- Unknown
Description (Initial Observations): Deathmoss is a lush, soft-looking, moss-like plant which appears to be no different from other growths of similar plants. Creatures seem to be naturally attracted to its springy surface and comfortable bed. This is unfortunate for them but assures the deathmoss of food and propagation.This plant has developed an aromatic sap which is released when its stems and leaves are bruised by weight.The power of the sap is equal to intensity 12 poison, and any creature which succumbs to it falls into a comatose sleep. (Dice of damage results indicate only a proportionate lowering of resistance to the aromatic power next melee round if the victim remains within one meter of the bruised plants, or directly above them.) The deathmoss has developed boring root tendrils, which penetrate the flesh of comatose creatures and inject dissolving juices which bring a nutrient sludge to the roots in a short time. Thus fed, the deathmoss both grows up to one-square meter per feeding and develops berries to attract new prey. This purple-veined gray fruit, when eaten, increases all five senses [sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste) for one hour, but thereafter causes a 50% loss of normal senses for another hour.
Behavior & Society
- Reactions
- No known interactions
- Behavior
- Behavior modeling incomplete
- Repair & Healing
- Behavior not recorded
- Society
- Anthropological studies incomplete
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