Gnoles for ShadowDark
Source: Dungeons & Dragons, Volume II, Monsters & Treasure by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. Published in 1974.
Gnole
Roughly man-sized, green-skinned and white-haired, a cherubic face split by a fanged maw, leathery flesh marred by stone-colored warts. Territorial and avaricious, lusting for gems and prey, lairing in dank caverns.
Spelling of the monster’s name and original inspiration likely Lord Dunsany’s “How Nuth Would Have Practised His Art Upon The Gnoles” (from The Book of Wonder, first published in 1914).
AC 13, HP 19, ATK 1 pick +4 (1d6) or 1 javelin (near) +4 (1d4) or 1 bite +3 (1d8), MV near, S +3, D +2, C +2, I +0, W +1, Ch +0, LV 4
Regenerate. Regains 1d6 HP on its turn unless its wounds are cauterized with fire or acid.
Stone Meld. 1/day, underground only. Turn invisible for 3 rounds.
