Ars Magica Beastiary

Ancient Era

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  Echidna, mother of monsters. Wife of Typhon

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  Cursed Nymph

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  Whirlpool beast

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  Greek vampiress

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  Child-Snatcher after Hera killed her and Zeus' children.

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  One head cut, two grows. We all know this one.

Centaur
Size:+2	Soak: 8 @ Thickness: --		File:Centaur-Mythology.jpg
Speech: 5	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Animal Handling (equine) +4 Archery +6 Survival (forest) +5
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A mystical being that combines the torso of a human with the body of a horse, known for their prowess in archery and high mobility. Centaurs are often seen as protectors of the forests and are formidable in combat.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Longbow Shot +15 +3 15 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 5 mm 2.5 3.75 5 6.25 mm of Armour 30m 1d6/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Hooves Kick +10 -- +1 10 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 2 mm 1 1.5 2 2.5 mm of Armour -- None

Basilisk
Size:+1	Soak: 8 @ Thickness: --		File:Basilisk-Mythology.jpg
Speech: --	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 2	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Intimidation +6 Stealth +4 Survival +5
20 (Magic)
A deadly serpent, the basilisk is feared for its lethal gaze and potent venom. It's said that even its breath can kill vegetation and split rocks.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Death Gaze +25 +0 Instant Death No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour 10m Once per encounter Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Venomous Bite +15 -- +2 15 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 5 mm 2.5 3.75 5 6.25 mm of Armour -- None

Dryad
Size:0	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --		File:Dryad-Mythology.jpg
Speech: 5	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 3	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Healing +4 Nature Lore +6 Stealth (forest) +5
10 (Magic)
Graceful spirits of the trees, dryads are bound to their respective tree and can control plants to defend their groves.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Entangle +8 +2 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour 5m None

Satyr
Size:0	Soak: 4 @ Thickness: --		File:Satyr-Mythology.jpg
Speech: 6	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Animal Handling +3 Music +6 Stealth (forest) +4
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Playful forest dwellers with the legs of goats and the upper body of a man, often seen with a flute. Known for their love of music, wine, and revelry.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Pan's Flute +10 +4 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour 10m None

Manticore
Size:+2	Soak: 10 @ Thickness: --		File:Manticore-Mythology.jpg
Speech: 4	Awareness: 3	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Intimidation +5 Perception +4 Stealth +3
15 (Magic)
A terrifying creature with the body of a lion and the face of a human, sporting a tail that launches sharp, venomous spines. Known for its ferocity and deadly accuracy with its tail.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Venomous Spines +18 +2 25 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 15 mm 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 mm of Armour 20m 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Devouring Bite +20 -- +0 20 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 10 mm 5 7.5 10 12.5 mm of Armour -- None

Chimera
Size:+3	Soak: 12 @ Thickness: --
Speech: --	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Intimidation +6 Perception +4 Survival +5
20 (Magic)
A fearsome and formidable beast, the Chimera combines features of a lion, goat, and serpent, each part contributing to its deadly arsenal. Fire Breath: Capable of scorching anything in its path with a devastating blast of fire. Lion's Bite: Delivers powerful, crushing bites with its lion head, causing significant damage. Goat's Head Butt: Uses the goat's head to deliver forceful headbutts, effective at close range. Serpentine Strike: The serpent tail strikes swiftly at opponents, less damaging but quick and hard to predict.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Fire Breath +25 +3 30 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 20 mm 10 15 20 25 mm of Armour 15m 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Lion's Bite +20 -- +1 25 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 15 mm 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 mm of Armour -- None Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Goat's Head Butt +15 -- +2 20 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 10 mm 5 7.5 10 12.5 mm of Armour -- None Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Serpentine Strike +18 -- +4 15 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 5 mm 2.5 3.75 5 6.25 mm of Armour -- None

Minotaur
Size:+3	Soak: 12 @ Thickness: --
Speech: --	Awareness: 3	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Intimidation +5 Melee Combat +6 Survival (labyrinths) +4
10 (Magic)
A formidable creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, known for its labyrinth-guarding duties and incredible strength. The Minotaur wields a mighty axe and uses its horns in a deadly charge.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Mighty Axe +20 +2 30 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 15 mm 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 mm of Armour -- 1d6/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Goring Charge +18 -- +0 20 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 10 mm 5 7.5 10 12.5 mm of Armour -- None

Harpies
Size:0	Soak: 5 @ Thickness: --		File:Harpies-Mythology.jpg
Speech: 4	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Flying +6 Perception (sight) +4 Stealth (airborne) +3
5 (Magic)
Harpies, with the faces of women and bodies of birds, are known for their shrieking and their roles as agents of punishment. They attack with sharp talons and can snatch up foes in a swooping grab.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Talons Strike +10 +3 10 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 5 mm 2.5 3.75 5 6.25 mm of Armour -- 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Swooping Grab +8 -- +4 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour -- None

Leshy
Size:Variable (typically 0)	Soak: 8 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 6	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Animal Handling +4 Intimidation +3 Nature Lore +5 Stealth +6 (in forests) Survival +5 (forest environments)
15 (Magic)
A guardian of the forest, the Leshy is a shape-shifting spirit that can alter its size at will. It is known for its ability to communicate with animals and plants, protect its territory fiercely, and mislead or terrify those who mean harm to its home.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Terrify +15 +3 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour 10m 1d6/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Camouflage -- +10 +2 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour -- None

Swarm of Insects
Size:-2	Soak: 1 @ Thickness: --		File:Insect-Swarm.jpg
Speech: --	Awareness: 2	Athletics: 2	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Hide +3 Perception (motion) +2 Swarm Tactics +4
A teeming swarm of insects, capable of distracting and overwhelming larger foes through sheer numbers. The swarm's primary method of attack is to envelop and irritate, causing minor but persistent damage.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Overwhelm +4 +3 1 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour -- Continuous

Ammit, the Soul Eater
Size:+2	Soak: -- @ Thickness: --
Speech: --	Awareness: 4	Athletics: --	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Awareness (sin) +4 Brawl (bite) +5 Devour Sin (initiative) +2 Folk Ken (sinners) +3 Leadership (intimidation) +3 Soul Consumption (initiative) -5 Survival (river) +4 Swim (swift currents) +4
Greater Immunity (aging), Ferocity (when facing sinners), Magical Monster; Wrathful, Monstrous Appearance. Virtues: Improved Powers, Improved Soak, Gift of Speech, Greater Power. Personality Traits: Wrathful +3, Just +2, Merciless +3.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Devour Sin +2 -- 0 -- -- -- Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Soul Consumption -- -- -5 25 -- -- None

Ammit: Ars Magica Style Statblock
Ammit, the Soul Eater

Might 30 (Infernal)

Characteristics: Int +2, Per +3, Pre +1, Com –3, Str +5, Sta +4, Dex +1, Qik +0
Size: +2
Season: Summer
Virtues and Flaws: Greater Immunity (aging), Ferocity (when facing sinners), Magical Monster; Wrathful, Monstrous Appearance
Qualities: Improved Powers, Improved Soak, Gift of Speech, Greater Power
Personality Traits: Wrathful +3, Just +2, Merciless +3

Abilities: Brawl 5 (bite), Awareness 4 (sin), Swim 4 (swift currents), Folk Ken 3 (sinners), Leadership 3 (intimidation), Survival 4 (river)

Powers:

Devour Sin, 0 points, Init +2, Mentem: Ammit can sense the nature and weight of sins on a soul. This power involves understanding the depth of evil within creatures she encounters.

Soul Consumption, 25 points, Init –5, Corpus: Ammit consumes the soul of a sinner she has judged unworthy, instantly killing them. The victim must be paralyzed or restrained. Requires a successful Might roll against the target's Magic Resistance.

Presence: Ammit's presence causes unease in all who are guilty of sin, reflected in penalties to their confidence and actions while they are within her perception.

These statblocks give you a good idea of how Ammit could be implemented in a role-playing game, emphasizing her mythological role as a judge and devourer of the unworthy.

Typhon
Size:+6	Soak: 33 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 11	Awareness: 13	Athletics: 6	Work Skill: 5
Skills Level Carouse +1 Chariot +1 Education +1 Melee +4 Politics +2 Ranged Weapons +5 Tactics 1d6
Snake Heads (1d8 attacks) that breathe fire. Base damage of 50+. Immense strength : Damage of a fist or unarmed attack gives 60pts of damage pre-soak Typhon was a child between Gaia, Hera and Tartarus, born to defeat Zeus for his crimes.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Firebreath +33 +3 50 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 500 mm 250 375 500 625 mm of Armour 50m 1d6/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Claws +36 +24 +3 50 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 600 mm 300 450 600 750 mm of Armour +6 None

Echidna
Size:+5	Soak: 35 @ Thickness: --		File:Echidna.webp
Speech: 10	Awareness: 12	Athletics: 6	Work Skill: 6
Skills Level Carouse +2 Chariot +2 Education +2 Melee +5 Politics +3 Ranged Weapons +4 Tactics 1d6
Echidna, the mother of all monsters, half-woman, half-serpent, known for birthing many of the fearsome creatures in Greek mythology. Her 'Venomous Bite' delivers a lethal dose of venom capable of causing immense damage and penetrating 25 mm of armor, while her 'Coiling Grasp' allows her to constrict and crush opponents with her serpentine lower body, penetrating up to 20 mm of armor.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Venomous Bite +35 +4 45 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 25 mm 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 mm of Armour -- 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Coiling Grasp +38 +30 +2 40 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 20 mm 10 15 20 25 mm of Armour +5 None

The Mares of Diomedes
Size:+3	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 1	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 6	Work Skill: 5
Skills Level Carouse +1 Chariot +1 Education +1 Melee +4 Politics +2 Ranged Weapons +5 Tactics 1d6
These bloodthirsty horses enjoy a bit of human meat. They are however also among the most powerful horses you can hope for with unflagging stamina and great speed.
Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle 1x Bite +2 -- +4 11 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 20 mm 10 15 20 25 mm of Armour (+3)Size None Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle 2x Fronthoof +1 -- -2 11 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 30 mm 15 22.5 30 37.5 mm of Armour (+3)Size None Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Back-Kick +3 -- -3 15 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 45 mm 22.5 33.75 45 56.25 mm of Armour (+3)Size None

Troyan Soldier
Size:0	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 5	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: 5
Skills Level Carouse +1 Chariot +1 Education +1 Melee +4 Politics +2 Ranged Weapons +5 Tactics 1d6
The standard Troyan soldier of the era carried a shield and a spear as well as a short bow.

Agean Hoplite
Size:0	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 5	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: 5
Skills Level Carouse +1 Chariot +3 Education +1 Melee +6 Ranged Weapons +3 Tactics 2

Mundane

Common Dog
Size:0	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --
Speech: --	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 3	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Athletics +3 Perception (scent) +4 Survival +2
A loyal and common dog, valued for its companionship and watchful nature. Known for its alertness and quick response to threats with a defensive bite.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Bite +5 +1 5 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 2 mm 1 1.5 2 2.5 mm of Armour -- 1d6/Act

Average Modern Human
Size:0	Soak: 12 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 7	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: 5
Skills Level Carouse +1 Computer +2 Drive +3 Education +3 Politics +3

Staffan "Stoffe" Stoltzenberg
Size:0	Soak: 2 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 4	Awareness: 3	Athletics: 3	Work Skill: 3
Skills Level Carouse +4 Drive +2 Drugs +4 Stealth +1 Streetwise +3
Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Trasi' Flarra +3 +2 +3 4+ No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 5 mm 2.5 3.75 5 6.25 mm of Armour +1 None

Crocodile
Size:+3	Soak: 10 @ Thickness: --
Speech: --	Awareness: 3	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Brawl (bite) +5 Stealth (water) +4 Survival (wetlands) +4 Swim +6
Large aquatic reptile with tough, scaly skin and a powerful jaw. Known for its ability to submerge and attack with little warning.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Bite +15 +0 15 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 10 mm 5 7.5 10 12.5 mm of Armour -- 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Death Roll +18 -- -2 20 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 15 mm 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 mm of Armour -- None

Horse
Size:+2	Soak: 5 @ Thickness: --		File:Ordinary-Horse.jpg
Speech: --	Awareness: 3	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Perception +2 Riding +4 Survival (plains) +3
An ordinary horse, valued for its speed and reliability. Capable of a strong kick that can fend off threats. Used commonly for transportation and labor. Gentle and strong, horses are a vital part of many societies.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Kick +10 +0 10 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour -- 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Bite +5 -- +0 5 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour -- None

Ww2

Camp Guard
Size:0	Soak: 12 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 6	Awareness: 7	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: 7
Skills Level Carouse +1 Drive +1 Education +2 Firearms +4 Politics +2

German Soldier
Size:0	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 5	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: 6
Skills Level Carouse +1 Drive +1 Education +1 Firearms +5 Heavy Weapons +3 Politics +2 Tactics 1d6

BIG German Soldier
Size:+1	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 5	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: 6
Skills Level Brawl +5 Carouse +1 Drive +1 Education +1 Firearms +5 Heavy Weapons +3 Melee +4 Politics +2 Tactics 1d6

Mark II Hochexplosivantipersonaldrohne
Size:0	Soak: 6 @ Thickness: --
Speech: --	Awareness: 7	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: -

Supernatural

Ancient Mariner
Size:0	Soak: 5 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 4	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 3	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Leadership (ship crew) +3 Navigation (sea) +4 Occult (curses) +4 Storytelling +6 Survival (ocean) +5
A cursed old sailor who wanders the earth, doomed to tell his tale of woe and the supernatural events he witnessed. Haunting eyes, weather-beaten face, and tattered sea garments. His 'Gaze of Despair' is a supernatural ability that causes deep sorrow and despair in those he looks upon, reflecting the immense guilt and suffering he carries.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Gaze of Despair +10 +0 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour 10m Continuous

Gigant Boar
Size:0	Soak: 15 @ Thickness: --
Speech: No	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 6	Work Skill: 4

Calydonian Boar
Size:0	Soak: 18 @ Thickness: --
Speech: No	Awareness: 6	Athletics: 8	Work Skill: 5
Magical Might 15
This monstrous boar was sent by Artemis to ravage the land as punishment. It is larger and more ferocious than any natural boar, with bristles like spear shafts and breath as foul as a swamp. It tramples crops, devours livestock, and is nearly unstoppable. Heroes from across the land seek it as a trophy, proving their valor.
Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Gore +16 +10 +0 12 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 20 mm 10 15 20 25 mm of Armour {{{Reach}}} 1d4/Act Name A+ D+ I+ Damage Penetration Reach Cycle Trample +14 +10 +0 10 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 15 mm 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 mm of Armour -- None

Faerie Mites
Size:0	Soak: 1 @ Thickness: --
Speech: 4	Awareness: 7	Athletics: 9	Work Skill: 3
Skills Level Carouse(Leftovers) +1 Education +1 Fly +3 Pick Pockets +5 Stealth +11 Traps(Non Lethal) +4
Faerie Might 5
Demifey attracted to magical auras and items. They have a pension for collecting and stealing vis, If you are kind to them, they might trade you, if you treat them badly they will start breaking your things. A single pawn of Vis yields them a crop of offspring equal to the magic aura. Finaly they take on aspects whatever Vis they are born from. Ignem Mites are bad for your thatched roof.

Shade Rat
Size:0	Soak: 1 @ Thickness: --
Speech: No	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 9	Work Skill: 4
Shade rats can meld into the shadows if they succeed in a Athletics roll of 12+ they become incorporeal and can not be hit afterwards except by fire and spells.

Shade Rat Swarm
Size:0	Soak: 4 @ Thickness: --
Speech: No	Awareness: 5	Athletics: 9	Work Skill: 4

Mutant

Gigantisk Ekoxe
Size:0	Soak: 13 @ Thickness: 12mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 3	Athletics: 3	Work Skill: 4

Gigantisk Ekoxe / Ungdjur eller Nyömsad
Size:0	Soak: 3 @ Thickness: 7mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 5	Work Skill: 3

Silkesvävare,Ungdjur
Size:0	Soak: 1 @ Thickness: 4mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 8	Work Skill: 3

Silkesvävare, Vuxen
Size:0	Soak: 2 @ Thickness: 4mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 6	Athletics: 6	Work Skill: 3

Silkesvävare, Drottning
Size:0	Soak: 4 @ Thickness: 7mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 8	Athletics: 4	Work Skill: 3

Giant Roly-Poly
Size:0	Soak: 15 @ Thickness: 40		File:Giant-Roly-Poly.jpg
Speech: --	Awareness: 2	Athletics: 2	Work Skill: --
Skills Level Hide +4 Rolling +5 Survival +3
A cat-sized roly-poly, known for its ability to curl into a ball as a defensive mechanism. Its thick shell provides exceptional protection, making it nearly impervious to physical attacks when rolled up.
Name A+ I+ Damage Penetration Range Cycle Roll Defense +5 +0 0 No Soak Half Soak Normal No Dam Penetration 0 mm 0 0 0 0 mm of Armour -- Continuous

Måltidsbagge, Mealbug
Size:0	Soak: 2 @ Thickness: 2mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 1	Athletics: 1	Work Skill: 1
Dessa naturens matlådor är 2meter stora ambulerande måltider. Deras enda försvar är den extremt kladdiga substans som de avsöndrar och som håller fast den som vidrör den med en styrka på 14+.

Stor som ett hus Fluga.
Size:0	Soak: 7 @ Thickness: 2mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 12(Smell)	Athletics: 12	Work Skill: 3
Den vanliga husflugan har ersatt fågeln som Pyris vanligaste flygande djur. De fyller en viktig roll i att ta hand om kadaver och sopor.

Luft Murena
Size:0	Soak: 1 @ Thickness: 2mm
Speech: No	Awareness: 4	Athletics: 8	Work Skill: 3
Luft Murenor är ett problem efter den sydländska kusten där de svävar fram och mycket olikt avlånga ballonger anfaller och försöker äta allt som kommer i deras väg.