HANIVER
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Frequency:
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Very Rare
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No. Encountered:
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1
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Size:
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Medium
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Move:
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180’ swimming
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Armour Class:
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3
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Hit Dice:
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7
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Attacks:
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1
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Damage:
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1d12
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Special Attacks:
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Hypnosis
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Special Defences:
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Spell reflection
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Magic Resistance:
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See text
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Lair Probability:
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100%
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Intelligence:
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Exceptional
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Alignment:
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Chaotic Evil
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Level / XP:
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7 / 1,050+8/hp
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Hanivers
are aquatic monsters of fearsome reputations that inhabit labyrinthine lairs in
the deep ocean depths. They have barrel-like torsos with vertical symmetrical
flaps, big membranous “wings” and tentacle legs. Their heads are squid-like
with a sharp beak.
Haniver
lairs are constructed from spiralling tunnels of rock or coral that lead
towards a middle “room” where lurks the haniver. Any creatures passing over the
labyrinth must make a Saving Throw vs. Spells at -4 or be hypnotized and drawn
inexorably towards the middle where they can be eaten by the haniver. Only
small or medium-sized creatures can enter the labyrinth.
In
melee, a haniver will bite with its sharp beak. Hypnotised victims will be unaware
of attack and completely at the mercy of their attacker. Spells directed at a
haniver will be reflected back upon the caster and possibly others nearby, if
the spell is one with an area effect. If dispel magic is cast at a haniver in
tandem with another spell, the creature may (50%) be unable to reflect the
spell, although they are still allowed a saving throw as normal.
Treasure: Hanivers will keep a hoard
in the middle of their labyrinthine lairs that includes 10d4 x 1,000gp (50%),
1d20 x 100pp (50%), 5d4 gemstones (30%), 1d10 pieces of jewelry (25%), and 1d4
random magic items plus one potion (35%).
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