Gremlin Grimoire

Written by: Jessie Staffler Art: Steven Catizone Editing, Design and Layout: William Murakami-Brundage

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CREATED BY JESSIE STAFFLER & WILLIAM MURAKAMI-BRUNDAGE

ART BY STEVEN CATIZONE Sample file Gremlin Grimoire: Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Akaname 2 Bes 5 Collodi 7 Cupid 10 Fireling 12 Figment 14 Gobbler 16 Gossipmonger 18 Irvings 20 Knocker 22 Mind Lord 25 Mock Ioun 27 Murder Gnome 29 Myling 31 Nebutori 33 Nurahiyon 35 Pamarindo Sample file 38 Sky Ripper 40 Toadstoolkin 42 Ukobach 45 Wishling 48 Open Game License 50 Sample file Introduction

This illustrated bestiary includes twenty nasty gremlins and gremlin-kin. Come be baffled by the Wishlings, dodge the Ukobach's flaming oil, tread through the Toadstoolkin's tainted gardens, and challenge the Nurahiyon for mastery of hearth and home: All of these, and more, are detailed within the pages of the Gremlin Grimoire.

Gremlins abound, causing mischief and havoc throughout civilization - the Akaname loiters in latrines, eating offal and cursing its poor victims to become Akaname themselves. Meanwhile, the Sky Rippers attack the airships and flying citadels that ply the skies. The Bes both protect and terrify the children under their guard, and the Nebutori stuff their unsuspecting victims full of delicious, fattening food until their victims are weak and glutted. Come see the weird, bizarre (and oft dangerous) world of the Gremlins in this, the third bestiary book from Menagerie Press.

Fantastic fantasy art from Steven Catizone finishes off this role-playing game book. Also compatible with the Open Game License 3.5 system.

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AKANAME

2 AKANAME CR 2

A strange, red skinned humanoid crawls out from behind the latrine. It has bright red skin, and a disgustingly long tongue bigger than it is, which it drags along as it slurps up the offal on the floor. ------XP 600 Akaname gremlin NE Small fey Init +1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +7 Aura stench (30 ft., DC 11, 1 round) DEFENSE AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+1 Dex, +1 size) hp 12 (3d6) Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +4 OFFENSE Speed 20 ft. Melee slam +0 (1d6-2) STATISTICS Str 6, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 12 Base Atk +1; CMB -2; CMD 9 Feats Blind-fight, Endurance Skills Acrobatics +7 (+3 to jump), Climb +4, Perception +7, Stealth +11, Survival +4 Languages Sylvan SQ akaname curse, long tongue ECOLOGY Environment any urban Organization solitary, pair, or infestation (3-5) Treasure incidental Sample file ------SPECIAL ABILITIES Akaname curse (DC 12) (Su) Curse-Slam; Will save DC 12; Frequency 1 day; effect; 1d4 Charisma damage. Victims dropped to 0 Charisma transform into an Akaname and can only be restored with a dispel evil or similar magic. The save is Charisma based. Long tongue (Constant) (Ex) An Akaname's tongue is incredibly long and wide, seemingly too big to fit in its mouth. The Akaname can use its tongue to administer its slam attack,and it has a 15 foot reach. Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell. Stench (30 feet, 1 round, DC 11) Living creatures in aura's range are sickened for listed duration (Fort neg).

3 AKANAME (cont.) CR 2

The Akaname is a disgusting gremlin species which frequents bathhouses, latrines, and other placed where human filth is prevalent. the waste of humans is the Akaname's favorite food, and it will come out at night and slurp up human waste wherever it can.

Due to this unhealthy obsession, many folk are content to leave Akaname infestations alone when they find them. This is a mistake, since the Akaname is every bit as malicious and spiteful as any other gremlin. Fiercely territorial, if anyone intrudes on an Akaname during its nightly feeding, the Gremlin will lash out with its huge, disgusting tongue, licking the unfortunate victim. This has the added effect of inflicting a dreadful curse which slowly turns the unfortunate into an Akaname. The process is slow, taking several days, during which the victims skin turns bright red, their eyes bulge, they begin to crave disgusting rotting food and giving off a terrible stench, and, of course, their tongue beginning to swell out and grow horribly long.

Because of their obsession with human wastes, Akaname can often be found in the same territory as otyugh. Otyugh are the Akaname's natural predator (if the phrase natural could be applied to either of these creatures), and an adult Otyugh can wipe out an infestation of Akaname in short order.

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4 BES CR 2

Through your magical vision you see a small, misshapen little man, covered with short bristly hair. Its face is malformed and twisted, but it seems to be more comical than frightening. ------XP 600 Bes gremlin CN Small fey Init +5; Senses low-light vision; Perception +7 DEFENSE AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+1 Dex, +1 size) hp 12 (3d6) Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +4 Weaknesses seen by children OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee dagger +2 (1d3/19-20) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 3rd; concentration +5) Constant—invisibility At will—prestidigitation 3/day—mage hand, scare (DC 14) 1/day—hideous laughter (DC 14) STATISTICS Str 10, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14 Base Atk +1; CMB +0; CMD 11 Feats Acrobatic, Improved Initiative Skills Acrobatics +9, Climb +6, Diplomacy +8, Escape Artist +7, Fly +5, Perception +7, Perform (comedy) +8, Stealth +11 Sample file Languages Common, Sylvan Other Gear dagger ECOLOGY Environment any urban Organization solitary or pair Treasure standard SPECIAL ABILITIES Seen by children (Constant) (Su) A Bes can be seen by children; any creature with the young template is not affected by the Bes' invisibility.

5 BES (cont.) CR 2

Often considered the friendliest of the gremlins subspecies, the Bes are a race of stunted, naturally invisible humanoid fey known for their misshapen features. Bes, unlike many gremlin races, are not inherently malicious, although they are dangerous when provoked.

Bes are the self proclaimed friends of children. Children are the only beings who can see Bes naturally, and Bes love to befriend and entertain children. It is said when a baby laughs, it is because a Bes is performing for them, unseen by their parents. Many a forgotten imaginary friend was actually a Bes which abandoned their mortal compatriots when they grew too old to see them.

Although relatively benign, Bes are still gremlins, and have a mischievous streak and a bad temper. Anyone who mistreats or threatens children will immediately incur the Bes' wrath, becoming subject to pranks and sabotage. Those who actively harm children may find their throats slit in the middle of the night by an angry Bes. Sometimes Bes can go too far with this, doing things like shoving an overly strict mother down some stairs or down a well. Although the Bes do like children, they are often oblivious to the harm their "protection" can bring about.

An average Bes stands about two feet tall and weighs 100 pounds.

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COLLODI