Propeller Plants «Whirrzlers»

Reported By: John M. Maxstadt
Source: Dragon Magainze 130

Role: Monster
Base Stock: Sword Plant (Agave)

MCC Stat Block: Whirrzlers 'Propeller Plants' (1d4 (2)): Init +4; atk cut melee +9 (1d20+6); AC 12; HD 9D5 hp 27 each; MV Fly 23' ; 1d20+1d14; SV Fort +1, Ref -1, Will -3

Mutations: (P) Mobility/Flight (Special), Texture Change (Variant), Modified Leaves Adaptatoin, Increaed Sense (Smell), Size Increase

Number Appearing: 1d4
Morale: 5
Hit Dice: HD 9D5
Armor: 2 (AC 12)
Size: Medium 1.5meters tall

Movement: MV Fly 23'

Attack: Cut melee +9 (1d20+6)

MS:

2

PS:

30

IN:

2

DX:

7

CH:

2

CN:

14

Frequency: Uncomon
Organization: Clump
Activity Cycle: Day
Diet: Carnivore
Habitat: Deserts, drylands, and radioactive deadlands
Tech Level: 0 - 0
Artifacts: None

Description (Initial Observations): Whirrzlers are light metallic blue in color, so they are hardly visible at a distance. However, they never surprise creatures that can hear, because of the low whirring sound they make when they fly.

Reactions: Whirrzler leaves are as hard as iron and as sharp as swords; they attack by edging sideways into their opponents and slicing with several leaves at once. Whirrzlers attack creatures with AC 1 or 2 only once before flying away, since this hurts their leaves (doing l-4 hp damage to them).

Behavior: Whirrzlers are carnivorous desert plants that have developed a unique method of flight. They have no gas bags, instead rotating their flat rosettes of leaves so rapidly that they lift off like helicopters. They use this ability to settle their roots on carrion. Whirrzlers must feed fairly often; from time to time, they attack larger creatures wandering the desert.

Repair and Healing: Behavior not recorded

Society: Whirrzlers clump together while they are dormant.