Frequency: Uncommon
No. Appearing: 2-12 (2d6)
Armor Class: 4
Move: 30’
Hit Dice: 4d8 (18 hp)
% In Lair: 50%
Treasure Type: H
Attacks: 1 (large mace / 1 small mace)
Damage: 1d8 Large Mace / 1d6 Small Mace
Special Attacks: See Below
Special Defenses: Nil
Magic Resistance: Standard
Intelligence: Highly Intelligent
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Size: M (5’)
Psionic Ability: Nil
Level/ X.P. Value: IV / 90 + 5 per HP
Mougihs are imposing humanoid creatures standing at five feet tall with a sturdy, muscular build, their dark brown skin toughened from years of battle and adorned with scars and intricate tribal tattoos that tell the tales of their past victories and honorable deeds. Their distinctive ant-like heads feature large, bulbous eyes and two long, curved horns protruding from their foreheads, adding to their formidable appearance and noble bearing.Clad in armor crafted from the skins of their fallen foes, each piece carefully fashioned and embellished with trophies and tokens of past triumphs, Mougihs carry themselves with pride and honor, their movements precise and deliberate. Wielding a large, round steel mace as their primary weapon and a smaller mace as a backup, they move with agility and skill in battle, delivering powerful strikes with finesse and efficiency.
After emerging victorious in combat, Mougihs engage in a solemn ritual to honor their fallen enemies, using a sacred skinning knife known as “Kor’shalah” to extract leather from the remains and craft armor as a tribute to their adversaries. This process, taking 1d4 hours after a battle, reflects their warrior code and dedication, burying the remains with respect and carving wooden tokens to commemorate their fallen foes with reverence and honor.
In the heat of battle, the Mougihs’ speed and agility enable them to strike with deadly precision, showcasing their combat prowess and dedication to their warrior ethos. Their willingness to engage in honorable combat and pay homage to their defeated adversaries marks them as noble and formidable opponents, embodying the principles of honor, respect, and combat excellence.
Special Abilities:
- Precise Strikes: Mougihs wield a large, round steel mace as their primary weapon, delivering precise, powerful blows with agility and skill. They can switch to a smaller mace as a backup weapon seamlessly during combat.
- Honor Ritual: After a victorious battle, Mougihs honor their fallen enemies by performing a sacred ritual to extract materials from their remains and crafting leather armor as a tribute. The ritual involves using a “Kor’shalah” to gain 1d4 pieces of leather from each fallen enemy.
- Speed of Honor: When rolling a natural “20” for an attack, the Mougihs’ speed enables a follow-up attack with their backup mace, dealing 1d8 damage upon a successful hit, showcasing their agility and swift combat prowess.