So, let’s talk about the Memory Web. The first appearance of this particular VERY neutral monster was in the UK Module When A Star Falls UK4 (9120) in 1984. I like this one for use as a trap. It’s very rare and, while the No. Appearing says 1, there’s no rule that says I have to stick with that. So imagine putting a couple of these near a chest you want to protect. AND, then setting all the traps on the chest to boot. Let us know if you use this one! See you next time.
| FREQUENCY: Very Rare NO. APPEARING: 1 ARMOR CLASS: 2 MOVE: 3″ or leap 18″ HIT DICE: 6 % IN LAIR: Nil TREASURE TYPE: Nil NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-6 SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil SPECIAL DEFENSES: Non-magical weapons do half damage MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard INTELLIGENCE: Standard ALIGNMENT: Neutral SIZE: See Below PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil Attack/Defense Modes: Nil/Nil LEVEL/XP VALUE: IV/110 + 4 per hp |  |
This creature is an animated mass of fibers resembling those created by a web spell and has similar (but not identical) attributes. It can hide by compressing itself into a tight ball and attacks by leaping up to 18″, spreading out as it does so. It will enmesh anyone within a circular area of 20 feet across and does not need anchor points. Anyone caught has the same chance of breaking free as from a normal web, and will take 1-6 hit points of damage (by constriction) per round until the web is destroyed or they are released. A memory web will take only half damage from non-magical weapons or fire.
Memories of dead victims are absorbed by the memory web, and if destroyed, it will emit all memories gained during the previous day, in a kind of telepathic shockwave. These will lodge in the minds of creatures up to 200 feet from the web, and will take the form of dream-like recollections with some details clear, and others just beyond recall.
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