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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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 Posted - 21 Mar 2007 : 09:13:32
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I know Zakhara is not the Realms proper, but I don't believe the moderators will mind this question.
I am planning on running a somewhat modified Al-Qadim campaign, mostly because I have always wanted to run some of the published adventures for the setting. Now, to make a long story short; I don't own the Monstrous Compendium appendix and wont be able to download it before playing. Therefore i have to ask, what is a Silat? I have the stats in the Dozen and one Adventures book and it is a non-combat encounter, but my curiosity is killing me. What sort of creature is this? its a shape-changer, but what is its real form and nature.
Thanks in advanse to any who by chanse have this information at hand.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 21 Mar 2007 : 13:48:35
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Quoted from the 2e Al-Qadim Monstrous Compendium -
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Silats are a race of female, shapeshifting hags that roam both the wilderness and cities of Zakhara in magical disguise, searching for food.
In their true form, a silat appears to be a giant female humanoid with pale green or blue skin and curved ram's horns curling from each side of her head. The size of the horns depends on the silat's age, growing a complete spiral every century or so. The hair is usually the same color as the skin, but of a darker hue.
Their teeth and nails look like yellowed ivory, but are harder and sharper than obsidian.
In both their polymorphed and their natural shape, silats wear rags that barely cover their bent and wrinkled forms.
And with regards to their nature -
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Silats are typically solitary creatures. They can be found just about anywhere in Zakharan society. While hunting for food, silats will pose as hideously ugly human females to discourage encounters.
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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Posted - 21 Mar 2007 : 16:47:39
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| Thank you Sage, as usual you live up to your name. You have been of great assistance, that's just the information I was after. Now its just up to the PC's to remember that one should be kind to little old ladies. |
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