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Tav_Behemoth 06-08-04, 08:31 PM	I need help for a directory of every published appearance of three iconic D&D monsters--the stirge, minotaur, and remorhaz--that I'm compiling for Behemoth3's Masters and Minions (http://www.behemoth3.com/products/mnm/) series. I've gotten lots of help from EN World (thanks y'all!), but reckoned I ought to take it to the experts :) Here's the directory so far updated 6/8 at 8 PM EST. Minotaur: Sourcebook Taladas (TSR) - Dragonlance supplement ~ contributed by countgray and Dave Speredelozzi Slayer’s Guide to Minotaurs (Mongoose Publishing) ~ contributed by jshelky Gods (AEG) - Features an evil Minotaur Diety ~ contributed by jshelky Horde Book 2: Maze of the Minotaur by Brian Stith (Behemoth3, 2004) - contains minotaur PC race & bull lord advancement tables, minotaur NPCs, and related monsters (minotrice, tauron, minotrice maze mage) ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Minotaur: Fiction Land of the Minotaurs - Dragonlance novel ~ contributed by countgray Kaz the Minotaur (Dragonlance Saga) ~ contributed by jshelky Condemnation by Richard Baker, Book 3 in the War of the Spider Queen series - A group of minotaurs, driven on by demons, attacks the party in some Underdark tunnels ~ contributed by ScotMartin Minotaur: Article in magazine “The Ecology of the Minotaur” in Dragon Magazine issue 116, p. 32 (TSR) ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Minotaur: Encounters in adventures Keep on the Borderlands by E. Gary Gygax (module B2, TSR) - For people who grew up with the blue-box Basic Set that included B2, this was the primal minotaur encounter; memorable and deadly! ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Lost Caverns of Tsojanth by Gary Gygax (module S4, TSR) ~ contributed by Kormydigar The Ghost Tower of Inverness (module C2, TSR) - Wandering monster in a maze (naturally); also inhabiting a lair in the maze ~ contributed by Steve Jung Pharaoh (module I3, TSR) - Trapped inside a crystal ball ~ contributed by Steve Jung Temple of Death by David Cook (module X5, TSR) - Minotaurs appear as a random encounter ~ contributed by Kormydigar Remorhaz: Article in magazine "Creature Features" (illustration by Erol Otus, author uncredited) in Dragon Magazine #5 (TSR) - The original appearance of the remorhaz: still melts your weapons, doesn't swallow you whole. ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth “The Ecology of the Remorhaz” in Dragon Magazine issue 114, p. 36 (TSR) ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Remorhaz: Sourcebook Horde Book 3: Rage of the Remorhaz by Nat Sims (Behemoth3, 2004) - contains remorhaz NPCs, a remorhaz-riding PC race & advancement table, & monsters representing other stages in remorhaz life-cycle (remorla, haz moth, ice queen) ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Remorhaz: Encounters in adventures Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl by E. Gary Gygax (module G2, #9017; TSR, 1978) - Believed to have a picture of a remorhaz swallowing a halfling! ~ contributed by frankthedm Stirge: Magazine article "Ecology of the Stirge" by Ed Greenwood in Dragon #83 (TSR) - An excellent example of taking a closer look at an omnipresent but under-rated monster ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Stirge: Fiction Extinction by Lisa Smedman, Book 4 in the War of the Spider Queen series - A group of stirges attack the character Hallistra early in the story ~ contributed by ScotMartin Stirge: Sourcebook Horde Book 1: A Swarm of Stirges by Tavis Allison (Behemoth3, 2004) - contains stirge NPCs, rules for stirge swarms, a stirge-riding PC race & advancement table, monsters representing other stages in remorhaz life-cycle (blood bloat), and a template for undead stirge victims (hollow husks) ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth Stirge: Encounters in adventures B3: Palace of the Silver Princess by Tom Moldvay and Jean Wells - A classic high-fantasy original D&D adventure ~ contributed by Rokonin Keep on the Borderlands by E. Gary Gygax (module B2, TSR) ~ contributed by francisca Dungeon Crawl Classics #2 by Goodman Games ~ contributed by francisca The Secret of Bone Hill (module L1, TSR) ~ contributed by Vascant World of Whitethorn 1A: The Hamlet of Thumble by Ed Cha (Open World Press, 2003) ~ contributed by Ed Cha Ashtar's Temple (Dungeon Magazine Issue 81, Paizo Press) - 1st-level adventure ~ contributed by Sir Whiskers Crucible of Freya (Necromancer Games) ~ contributed by Dave Speredelozzi Forge of Fury (Wizards of the Coast) - second in the original Adventure Path series ~ contributed by Dave Speredelozzi, Saeviomagy, and shilsen To Find a King (module C4, TSR) - Wandering monster (outdoors) ~ contributed by Steve Jung Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth by E. Gary Gygax (module S4, TSR) - Encounter area 2, the streaked cave has 20 stirges. ~ contributed by spunky_mutters The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh (module U1, TSR) - There are Stirges in the attic ~ contributed by jshelky The Lost City by Tom Moldvay (module B4, TSR) - Stirges appear in room 3 on tier 2 ~ contributed by Kormydigar Drums on Fire Mountain by Grame Morris and Tom Kirby (module X8, TSR) - Stirges appear in areas K26 ( over a hundred here!) and K 30 ~ contributed by Kormydigar Directory Guidelines The directory can include: modules and adventures that include the monster; articles in magazines; mentions in D&D fiction (from licensed novels to Story Hours); illustrations; and whatever else pops up! The only limitation is that there should be some direct link to gaming (rather than just mythology & so forth); without that, the minotaur directory would get completely out of hand. All tips are welcome! Even if it's just a misty memory like "Isn't there a minotaur in the Giants series somewhere," that's a good start for someone to track it down. Revised format: - which monster and how it was used - basic publication info for the source - notes and comments Eventually each entry will have a link to the source where you can buy it! For now, Dragon articles are available in the Dragon Magazine Archive CD set at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00002EIWS/104-4820307-8984706?v=glance), TSR modules are available in PDF form at RPG Now (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=1191&) (and Palace of the Silver Princess is free!) I'm planning to publish these monster-directories as part of the online and PDF editions of the Masters and Minions Horde Book devoted to that monster. (Especially for the minotaur, there won't be enough room in the print edition!). I hope to acknowledge everyone who helped compile the directory; put a note in your post or drop me an e-mail if you'd like to be thanked using your real name instead of your nick, or if you don't want to be mentioned at all. Let the monster hunt continue!
Haldstaff_Dundragon 06-09-04, 06:36 PM	pops up in the Dragonlance Icewall Trilogy book 3 (Winterheim?) as well as a few Drizz't novels (Sea of Swords and Sojourn, I think). That's about the only thing I saw you missing. Best of luck!
celloshane 06-09-04, 07:26 PM	Originally posted by Tav_Behemoth Minotaur: Encounters in adventures Keep on the Borderlands by E. Gary Gygax (module B2, TSR) - For people who grew up with the blue-box Basic Set that included B2, this was the primal minotaur encounter; memorable and deadly! ~ contributed by Tav_Behemoth [/B] Don't forget Return to the Keep on the Borderlands. Those minotaurs are still there, and still just as deadly!
Hammerclaw 06-09-04, 07:26 PM	One of the early, Wizards Three articles written by Ed Greenwood mentions a Stirge variant called the Stelurge. It had a pointed tail that could stab its vitim with while it was draining blood. I also seem to remember a more up to date Ecology of the Stirge done for second edition. Both articles were in Dragon Magazine. Can't remember the issue numbers.
ieattrollsforbreakfast 06-10-04, 08:28 AM	There is a little mention of the Remorhaz in theFR series The Cleric Quintet, written by R.A Salvatore. There is one character who is from a tribe somewhere in some mountains. He has a remorhaz tatoo on his head I think, symbolising he defeated on single handedly.
Stebie9173 06-10-04, 05:12 PM	Striges: Night of the Bloodbirds, Dungeon 74... An adeventure about genetically mutated stirges and their monstrous villain creator. Minotaurs: Maze of the Riddling Minotaurs Module M1 (or M2) - A magic marker adventure. Bronze riddling minotaurs and undead minotaurs.
Jhalad 06-11-04, 11:21 PM	Brief reference to Stirges in the 1st Halruaa book in FR. Also a CGI Rehmoraz (I know I spelled that wrong) in the intro to the Menzobarrenzan computer game.
Vahenir 06-12-04, 02:37 AM	Minotaurs: Fiction: Legend of Huma Reavers of the Blood Sea (nearly every Dragonlance book has a Minotaur in it somewhere). There's even a trilogy devoted to them that's in the process of being published (I think only the first book is out). Richard Knaak, as is appropriate, is the author of the trilogy.
Tav_Behemoth 06-12-04, 02:54 AM	Nice work, y'all! Here's a quick one until I get out from under some RL monsters & can update the directory: STIRGE: Illustration AD&D DMG p. 177 (TSR, 1979) - A flock of stirges; this uncredited illo inspired Sang Lee's stirge swarm (http://www.behemoth3.com/incoming/swarm.jpg)