Monstrous Monograph: Humanoids I (d20)
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Monstrous Monograph: Humanoids Vol. I contains four new humanoid species and eight statblocks¸ as well as player race traits for each creature type and an appendix of new spells:
- Anubans are a species of jackal-like humanoids inspired by ancient egyptian culture and the egyptian pantheon. Anubans believe Anubis¸ the god of the afterlife¸ to be head of the pantheon (rather than Ra- Horakhty)¸ and they look forward to the day they will join their creator in the underworld. As such¸ they have no fear of death. Anubans make no distinction between arcane and divine magic¸ believing both to be gifts from the gods. As such anuban priests practice wizardry. Statblocks include the CR 3 Anuban Priest¸ the CR 7 Anuban High Priest¸ and the CR 3 Anuban Tomb Watcher¸ a kind of guardian mummy that protects the tombs of important anuban figures.
- Bardar are a race of energy vampires who can absorb the life of a person simply through touch. They believe themselves a superior species¸ and are a greedy¸ selfish breed. They dwell in imposing walled cities¸ and are universally despised by their neighbours due to their proclivities toward conquest and slave-taking. Statblocks include the CR 2 Bardar Tempest¸ elite soldiers drawn from the lesser aristocracy¸ and the CR 3 Bardar Fury¸ brutal martial artists who act as enforcers for the Autocrat.
- Khione are a planetouched bloodline descended from the Dao¸ genies of Earth. Though as flexible as normal flesh¸ their bodies resemble stone¸ giving them the appearance of living statues. Khione society is matriarchal¸ and the vast majority of their culture's positions of power and influence belong to women. Statblocks include the CR 5 Khione Cyclone¸ a scimitar-wielding dervish¸ and the CR 6 Khione Priestess.
- The CR 2 Kisarans are seminomadic feline humanoids. They are exceptional hunters¸ training with a bow from childhood. Master archers¸ kisarans head out on a ritual hunt as a rite of passage into adulthood. Some never return¸ instead choosing to explore other lands. Such individuals invariably end up as mercenaries¸ earning their way with their exceptional archery skills.
- Included statblocks represent the most unique members of a given race's society. For more varied encounters with members of these species¸ pair the statblocks here with others from the monstrous manual's Appendix B: Nonplayer Characters.
- This volume includes racial traits for all four humanoid species within its pages.
- Appendix I: Monstrous Magics includes four new cantrips and spells: earthlord's fury¸ sand blast¸ sand shell¸ and sand sword.