Delving Deeper - BRAINSLUG as Monster
Following on from my previous post on brainslugs as player characters , I immediately realised I hadn't included any monster writeup for the brainslug. BRAINSLUG as Monster No. Appearing / No. in Lair / AC / Move Rate / HD / Lair Nearby / Treasure Type / Alignment 1 / 3-12 / 9 / 3 / 30 / A1-3 / N BRAINSLUGS are slimelike translucent oozes that are almost entirely constituted by their enormous, fleshy brains. Like other oozes, they can move along walls, floors, and ceilings equally, but cannot squeeze through tiny openings due to their large, vulnerable brains. They are difficult to spot in dim light as they appear much like growths of pink moss or coral. They are susceptible to psionic and piercing attacks, but resistant to crushing attacks. Brainslugs attack with their natural pseudopodia for 1-6 points of damage. A brainslug will attempt to parasitise its victim’s brain if it lands on them from above. Its dominance rating is equal to 6-21 points. This is checked against the vict...