| Mountain Basilisk | |
|---|---|
| |
| skill | 8 |
| stamina | 13 |
| Habitat | Caves, Mountains, Ruins |
| Number Encountered | 1 |
| Type | Monster |
| Reaction | Hostile |
| Intelligence | Average-Low |
- For other uses of Basilisk, see Basilisk (disambiguation)
The Mountain Basilisk, also known as Huge Basilisks were an extremely rare race of creatures, of which there has only been very few recorded encounters: by the adventurer who slew the Night Dragon.[1]
Description[]
A Mountain Basilisk measures over four metres from snout to tail, being much darker than its desert-dwelling relatives and obviously more powerful. It appeared to have developed night vision, enabling it to move through the darkness of its subterranean home without impediment, as well as great resilience to harmful substances such as natural gas, given that it dwelt in an abandoned mine with considerable quantities of it.[2]
Origins and Distribution[]
It was related to normal Basilisks, being a superior strain of descendants of the original Basilisk, though it was considerably stronger and much more cunning.
Special Abilities[]
The Mountain Basilisk retains the petrifying ability of its lesser cousins, requiring each of its victims to Test their Luck to avoid looking into its eyes and turning to stone. However, unlike regular Basilisks, it appears to be too intelligent to look into a mirror or other reflective device and be turned to stone itself.
History[]
One mountain basilisk was known to have plagued Bonebarrow for a while, until the Hero of Stormslayer snared it.[3]
Further Notes[]
- Mountain Basilisks appear to possess an incredible control over their petrifying ability, since the Dwarf community which the only recorded one invaded was not entirely turned to stone. Instead, they were left with a measure of mobility, permitting them to move around and speak, but in much the same fashion as a Stone Golem or some other Construct.
- This curse could apparently only be lifted fully by actually causing the petrification of the Mountain Basilisk itself using a Magic Mirror, otherwise resulting in continued stiffness and general slowness.
Further Information in Canon[]
More information can be found at:Source[4]
Night Dragon
(para51, para159, para188, para200, para317#*, para346)
Revenge of the Vampire
(para4, para43, para63, para133, para177#*, para363)
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Adventures
- Night Dragon (book)
- Stormslayer (mentioned)
- Revenge of the Vampire
Sourcebooks
References[]
- ↑ Night Dragon - ???
- ↑ Night Dragon
- ↑ Stormslayer - p.10-13
- ↑ Complete list of references catalogued by FF Titan Bestiary