Boalisk
| Boalisk | |
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| First appearance | The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982) |
| In-universe information | |
| Alignment | Neutral |
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, the boalisk (/ˈboʊ.əlɪsk/ BO-ə-lisk[1]) is a magical beast, created by crossbreeding a boa with a basilisk. It was introduced in the D&D module S4 - The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth and later reprinted in the Monster Manual II.[2][3]
Publication history
The boalisk first appeared in the first edition adventure module The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982),[4] and was reprinted in the original Monster Manual II (1983).[5]
The boalisk appeared in the second edition in the Monstrous Manual (1993) under the "snake" entry.
Ecology
Typical physical characteristics
The boalisk resembles a 25 foot long constrictor snake, and it dwells in the tropics. Though the boalisk lacks the numerous legs which is a signature of the basilisk, it does have the eye weapon; any who meets its gaze are infected with a rotting disease similar to that which is inflicted by the mummy. Even if the boalisk's gaze is not met, mere knowledge of its presence will inflict armor damage instead. The boalisk can also use normal bite and constrict attacks. Boalisks cannot talk, being animals.
Alignment
Boalisks are true neutral in alignment.
Other publishers
The boalisk appeared in the Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games.[6]
References
- ^ Mentzer, Frank. "Ay pronunseeAY shun gyd" Dragon #93 (TSR, 1985)
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- ^ Gygax, Gary. The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (TSR, 1982)
- ^ Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983)
- ^ Green, Scott; Peterson, Clark (2002). Tome of Horrors. Necromancer Games. p. 24. ISBN 1-58846-112-2.
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