Crab of lore: Cancer [Archive] - Wizards Community

Crab of lore: Cancer [Archive] - Wizards Community

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The Vorpal Tribble
03-08-05, 04:59 PM I'm basing this off the old belief that cancer was a crab that lived inside its victim, tearing around and eating its victims fron within.

Still unsure of its infect ability and open to suggestions.

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Cancer

Type: Tiny Outsider (chaos, evil, extraplanar)
Hit Dice: 2d8+12 (20)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 20 ft.
AC: 17 (+1 dex, +4 natural, +2 size)
BAB/Grapple: +2/-2
Space/Reach: 2 ft./4 ft.
Attack: claw +6 melee (1d2 + 1d4 disease)
Full attack: 1 claw +6 melee (1d2 + 1d4 disease)
Special Attacks: Diseased Touch, Infect
Special Qualities: Amphibious, Fast Healing/4, Immune to disease, Resistance to Acid/8
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +5
Abilities: Str 10, Dex 12, Con 22, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 6
Skills: Balance +6, Climb +5, Hide +6, Knowledge (planes) +5, Listen +7, Move Silently +6, Spot +7, Swim +5
Feats: Improved Grapple, Weapon Finesse(B)
Environment: Any
Organization: Solitary
CR: 4
Treasure: None
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Advancement: --
Level Adjustment: --

Cancer appears as a large, platter-sized crab of a murky brownish-green color. Its entire form seems misproportioned and slightly skewed. Its thick, armored shell is flat and has a cruel assortment of serrated edges and spines along the edge. One overly long arms ends in a glinting, stabbing claw that reaches out from its front section, while the other is tiny and atrophied. It is supported by eight segmented legs, all of slighty differet lengths, that come to a needle-sharp point. From its front grow a pair of vicious mouth parts, made for tearing. Partially within the shell peer two tiny eyes, blazing redly with malevolence.

A plague embodied, these demons have plagued the world since time inmememorable, digging into their flesh and causing intense pain and suffering for many years, lengthening the torture for as long as possible before its victim dies.

Combat:
Cancer prefers to approach with stealth and latch onto their victims and infecting them. If this proves unsuccessful they will prod and pierce at the victim and try to grab hold boldly. If the odds are against the crabbish demon it will quickly flee, and follow its prey in secret, waiting for an opening.

Amphibious (Ex):
Cancer can breath as comfortably underwater as it does on land.

Diseased Touch (Ex):
Every hit by Cancer deals 1d4 disease damage as the wound grows unhealthy looking and the skin about it becomes lumpy and sloughs off. Unless a DC 17 fortitude save is made, this damage does not heal unless the area is cut out, which deals an additional 1d4 damage. The save DC is constitution based.

Infect (Su):
If cancer succeeds on a grapple check it can attempt to burrow into its victim's flesh. The target must make a DC 17 fortitude check or cancer disapears within, dealing 2d6 nonlethal damage and causing the victim to become Nauseated for 1d6 minutes. The wound appears to close immediately behind the crab, but this is only the beginning of its cruelty. The host must now make a DC 17 will save or be Shaken for the rest of the day. The save DC is constitution based.

For the rest of its life the victim faces a tumult of pains and affects. Each day the target may make a DC 17 fortitude check to fend off that day's affects, but this does not get rid of the beast within.

Day 1-4:
Each day the victim takes 1 permanent points of Strength damage, 1 point of lethal damage per day that cannot be healed naturally, and is sickened all day.

Day 5-9:
Cancer has moved into the legs of the victim, and takes 1 point of dexterity damage per day, 1 point of unhealable lethal damage, and is sickened all day.

Day 10-14:
Cancer has moved into the chest of the victim, and takes 2 permanent points of constitution damage per day, 1 point of unhealable lethal damage that cannot be healed naturally, and is sickened and fatigued all day.

Day 15-19:
Cancer moves into the head of the victim, whom takes 2 permanent points of intelligence damage per day, 1 point of unhealable lethal damage, and is nauseated

Day 20+:
Cancer has infiltrated every part of the victim and is filled with horrendous pain, dealing 1d4 lethal damage per day, and is nauseated.

Cancer cannot be driven out by healing potions or spells, though any damage it has caused can be healed. The creature itself can only be driven out by Dispell Evil/Chaos, and its host entering a Magic Circle Against Evil/Chaos. The demon is not killed by these, and will attempt to reinfect its victim as soon as possible. Dictum and Holy Word directed at the host will kill the cancer.
turalisj
03-08-05, 05:23 PM should do the other zodiac signs too.
The Vorpal Tribble
03-08-05, 05:36 PM :rolleyes:

Aquarius = Commoner
Pisces = coupla fish
Aries = sheep
Taurus = cow
Gemeni = Two commoners
Leo = lion
Virgo = tavern owner's daughter
Libra = weighted rogue device
Scorpio = scorpion
Sagittarius = fighter or ranger
Capricorn = goat

:rimshot:

Nope, just don't see anything thats not already been done. And my Knowledge: Zodiac ranks are pretty derned low, so I don't know if any of them have specific special meanings to them or not. All I know is the origin of cancer.
turalisj
03-08-05, 05:39 PM in that case, cancer would be a siege crab.
The Vorpal Tribble
03-08-05, 05:45 PM Why would Cancer be a siege crab?
dungeonfrog
03-09-05, 05:11 PM cancer means crab.
The Vorpal Tribble
03-10-05, 03:33 AM Aye, because those with cancer were thought to have a crab inside them. Touched on that a bit on the first post :cool:
dungeonfrog
03-10-05, 11:05 AM cancer is a form of "cancer" (today different kinds of cancer go by the name of.. cancer but when cancer was discovered that type of cancer was shaped like a crab).:)
cobaltstarfire
03-10-05, 03:09 PM You could do the stats for a sea goat for the Capricorn, Capricorn wasn't just a goat after all, it was a sea goat!
The Vorpal Tribble
03-10-05, 03:12 PM :mymy: :twitch:
The_Fan
03-10-05, 09:53 PM It's okay, tribble. The men in white coats will be there to help you to a nice, quiet place very soon.

I like the idea, though its usefulness is somewhat limited. Seems mechanically sound though.
The Vorpal Tribble
03-10-05, 11:42 PM I dunno, you could meet this thing 'ANYWHERE'. Its cancer. Disease strikes all the time ;)
The Vorpal Tribble
12-01-05, 11:18 PM Giving this a bump so that when they delete all the old posts I don't lose my info on my creation page.

See info on this upcoming 'house cleaning' here:
http://boards1.wizards.com/announcement.php?f=339

Note: This may be one of my older creations from when I was first learning monster making. If it appears really whacked number wise, I'll be getting to it eventually.

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The Vorpal Tribble 03-08-05, 04:59 PM	I'm basing this off the old belief that cancer was a crab that lived inside its victim, tearing around and eating its victims fron within. Still unsure of its infect ability and open to suggestions. --- Cancer Type: Tiny Outsider (chaos, evil, extraplanar) Hit Dice: 2d8+12 (20) Initiative: +1 Speed: 20 ft. AC: 17 (+1 dex, +4 natural, +2 size) BAB/Grapple: +2/-2 Space/Reach: 2 ft./4 ft. Attack: claw +6 melee (1d2 + 1d4 disease) Full attack: 1 claw +6 melee (1d2 + 1d4 disease) Special Attacks: Diseased Touch, Infect Special Qualities: Amphibious, Fast Healing/4, Immune to disease, Resistance to Acid/8 Saves: Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +5 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 12, Con 22, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 6 Skills: Balance +6, Climb +5, Hide +6, Knowledge (planes) +5, Listen +7, Move Silently +6, Spot +7, Swim +5 Feats: Improved Grapple, Weapon Finesse(B) Environment: Any Organization: Solitary CR: 4 Treasure: None Alignment: Chaotic Evil Advancement: -- Level Adjustment: -- Cancer appears as a large, platter-sized crab of a murky brownish-green color. Its entire form seems misproportioned and slightly skewed. Its thick, armored shell is flat and has a cruel assortment of serrated edges and spines along the edge. One overly long arms ends in a glinting, stabbing claw that reaches out from its front section, while the other is tiny and atrophied. It is supported by eight segmented legs, all of slighty differet lengths, that come to a needle-sharp point. From its front grow a pair of vicious mouth parts, made for tearing. Partially within the shell peer two tiny eyes, blazing redly with malevolence. A plague embodied, these demons have plagued the world since time inmememorable, digging into their flesh and causing intense pain and suffering for many years, lengthening the torture for as long as possible before its victim dies. Combat: Cancer prefers to approach with stealth and latch onto their victims and infecting them. If this proves unsuccessful they will prod and pierce at the victim and try to grab hold boldly. If the odds are against the crabbish demon it will quickly flee, and follow its prey in secret, waiting for an opening. Amphibious (Ex): Cancer can breath as comfortably underwater as it does on land. Diseased Touch (Ex): Every hit by Cancer deals 1d4 disease damage as the wound grows unhealthy looking and the skin about it becomes lumpy and sloughs off. Unless a DC 17 fortitude save is made, this damage does not heal unless the area is cut out, which deals an additional 1d4 damage. The save DC is constitution based. Infect (Su): If cancer succeeds on a grapple check it can attempt to burrow into its victim's flesh. The target must make a DC 17 fortitude check or cancer disapears within, dealing 2d6 nonlethal damage and causing the victim to become Nauseated for 1d6 minutes. The wound appears to close immediately behind the crab, but this is only the beginning of its cruelty. The host must now make a DC 17 will save or be Shaken for the rest of the day. The save DC is constitution based. For the rest of its life the victim faces a tumult of pains and affects. Each day the target may make a DC 17 fortitude check to fend off that day's affects, but this does not get rid of the beast within. Day 1-4: Each day the victim takes 1 permanent points of Strength damage, 1 point of lethal damage per day that cannot be healed naturally, and is sickened all day. Day 5-9: Cancer has moved into the legs of the victim, and takes 1 point of dexterity damage per day, 1 point of unhealable lethal damage, and is sickened all day. Day 10-14: Cancer has moved into the chest of the victim, and takes 2 permanent points of constitution damage per day, 1 point of unhealable lethal damage that cannot be healed naturally, and is sickened and fatigued all day. Day 15-19: Cancer moves into the head of the victim, whom takes 2 permanent points of intelligence damage per day, 1 point of unhealable lethal damage, and is nauseated Day 20+: Cancer has infiltrated every part of the victim and is filled with horrendous pain, dealing 1d4 lethal damage per day, and is nauseated. Cancer cannot be driven out by healing potions or spells, though any damage it has caused can be healed. The creature itself can only be driven out by Dispell Evil/Chaos, and its host entering a Magic Circle Against Evil/Chaos. The demon is not killed by these, and will attempt to reinfect its victim as soon as possible. Dictum and Holy Word directed at the host will kill the cancer.
turalisj 03-08-05, 05:23 PM	should do the other zodiac signs too.
The Vorpal Tribble 03-08-05, 05:36 PM	:rolleyes: Aquarius = Commoner Pisces = coupla fish Aries = sheep Taurus = cow Gemeni = Two commoners Leo = lion Virgo = tavern owner's daughter Libra = weighted rogue device Scorpio = scorpion Sagittarius = fighter or ranger Capricorn = goat :rimshot: Nope, just don't see anything thats not already been done. And my Knowledge: Zodiac ranks are pretty derned low, so I don't know if any of them have specific special meanings to them or not. All I know is the origin of cancer.
turalisj 03-08-05, 05:39 PM	in that case, cancer would be a siege crab.
The Vorpal Tribble 03-08-05, 05:45 PM	Why would Cancer be a siege crab?
dungeonfrog 03-09-05, 05:11 PM	cancer means crab.
The Vorpal Tribble 03-10-05, 03:33 AM	Aye, because those with cancer were thought to have a crab inside them. Touched on that a bit on the first post :cool:
dungeonfrog 03-10-05, 11:05 AM	cancer is a form of "cancer" (today different kinds of cancer go by the name of.. cancer but when cancer was discovered that type of cancer was shaped like a crab).:)
cobaltstarfire 03-10-05, 03:09 PM	You could do the stats for a sea goat for the Capricorn, Capricorn wasn't just a goat after all, it was a sea goat!
The Vorpal Tribble 03-10-05, 03:12 PM	:mymy: :twitch:
The_Fan 03-10-05, 09:53 PM	It's okay, tribble. The men in white coats will be there to help you to a nice, quiet place very soon. I like the idea, though its usefulness is somewhat limited. Seems mechanically sound though.
The Vorpal Tribble 03-10-05, 11:42 PM	I dunno, you could meet this thing 'ANYWHERE'. Its cancer. Disease strikes all the time ;)
The Vorpal Tribble 12-01-05, 11:18 PM	Giving this a bump so that when they delete all the old posts I don't lose my info on my creation page. See info on this upcoming 'house cleaning' here: http://boards1.wizards.com/announcement.php?f=339 Note: This may be one of my older creations from when I was first learning monster making. If it appears really whacked number wise, I'll be getting to it eventually.